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pantry-overall-016-mld109599.jpg Credit: Lisa Romerein pantry-overall-016-mld109599.jpg Credit: Lisa Romerein pantry-overall-016-mld109599.jpg Credit: Lisa Romerein pantry-overall-016-mld109599.jpg Credit: Lisa Romerein An array of non-perishable food like pasta, rice, flour, and cereal displayed in matching containers is more than just a pretty pantry picture. According to Meredith Carothers, technical information specialist for the Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education at the USDA, storing non-perishable goods in airtight containers is the best way to maintain their freshness and keep out pests, mold, and other forms of bacteria....

thd-busymom-tupperware-0315.jpg Credit: Annie Schlechter If you’ve ever made a big batch of homemade marinara sauce or brought leftover pasta to work for lunch, then you’ve likely experienced the struggle of trying to clean an empty food container that has been stained with tomato sauce. A clear or pale pink plastic container can take on a muted shade of orange—one that no amount of dish soap and hot water can seem to remove....

Everyone knows and loves butter. It’s the ingredient that makes pie crusts rich and flaky, the key to irresistible buttermilk biscuits, and a staple that’s used for basic culinary building blocks like roux (a thickener made with butter and flour) or sautéing vegetables. Ahead, we explain why butter is so versatile for cooking and share two of our favorite ways to use butter when a recipe needs a little extra oomph....

jenny-freddie-boatride-drinks-027-s112779-1215.jpg Credit: Katie Mitchell Photography Understatement of the century: Weddings are expensive. Besides cutting down on the guest list (if you haven’t been in touch with someone for the last three years, you figure you’re not that close anymore) and booking less hours with the photographer (friends can take snaps of the late-night dancing), you’re looking to save money on the catering bill, since that comprises a big chunk of the budget....

woman preparing healthy meal in kitchen Credit: mapodile / Getty Images ` Live Well Program Logo View Series The Best Oils to Use for Glowing Skin at Every Age, According to Dermatologists The Best Hobbies for Your Personality Type, According to Mental Health Experts How to Make Sure You Learn Something New Every Day (Plus, Why You Should) How to Recommit to a Hobby You Keep Dropping woman preparing healthy meal in kitchen Credit: mapodile / Getty Images woman preparing healthy meal in kitchen Credit: mapodile / Getty Images...

scandinavian christmas tree with wooden ornaments in living room Credit: Roland Bello scandinavian christmas tree with wooden ornaments in living room Credit: Roland Bello scandinavian christmas tree with wooden ornaments in living room Credit: Roland Bello scandinavian christmas tree with wooden ornaments in living room Credit: Roland Bello For many, buying a Christmas tree is a tradition no holiday season would be complete without. For others, it’s the most tasking part of the joyful time of year....

` Net Worth Logo View Series Five Steps to Take Now to Catch Up on Retirement Savings How to Start a Retirement Fund at Any Life Stage How to Maximize Your Retirement Accounts Three Things You Need to Know If You’re Considering Early Retirement Saving money is a simple and smart strategy for building personal wealth, but what if you could multiply your savings at a faster rate? That’s where interest-bearing accounts come into play....

The mysteries of space never cease to amaze us, which is why we’re constantly looking towards the galaxies for the next big discovery. Now, there’s a new one to learn all about: University of Melbourne and Monash University researchers worked together on a joint study that was published in the journal Nature Astronomy, and it details their discovery of a “Goldilocks” black hole. This is only the second intermediate-mass black hole ever uncovered, and it comes quickly on the heels of the first, which happened only last year....

` Net Worth Logo View Series Five Steps to Take Now to Catch Up on Retirement Savings How to Start a Retirement Fund at Any Life Stage How to Maximize Your Retirement Accounts Three Things You Need to Know If You’re Considering Early Retirement So far, your savings journey has really flourished into a prosperous savings account. After all, you have set (and stuck to) personal savings goals, started a 401(k), and automatically set a specific dollar amount aside from each paycheck....

SOFT-PALETTE-CarenRideau_Kennedy_MeghanBobPhoto_KitchenOverall_V2_WEB-horiz-1022 Credit: Claire Flannery / Period Media SOFT-PALETTE-CarenRideau_Kennedy_MeghanBobPhoto_KitchenOverall_V2_WEB-horiz-1022 Credit: Claire Flannery / Period Media SOFT-PALETTE-CarenRideau_Kennedy_MeghanBobPhoto_KitchenOverall_V2_WEB-horiz-1022 Credit: Claire Flannery / Period Media SOFT-PALETTE-CarenRideau_Kennedy_MeghanBobPhoto_KitchenOverall_V2_WEB-horiz-1022 Credit: Claire Flannery / Period Media Your kitchen is easily one of the most utilized spaces in your entire home. It’s a gathering hotspot when hosting friends and loved ones, a destination for memory-making with your family, and a place for you to mentally side-step life’s stressors and focus on the task at hand—be it kneading, stirring, basting, or beyond....

The right mirror can enhance the décor in a room—literally. These pieces reflect the objects and light sources around them, magnifying and intensifying their impact. Hanging this item correctly, then, is key, especially in the context of the entire area. Ahead, a few things to consider before you break out your toolbox. modern dining room with round mirror on wall Credit: izusek / Getty Images Consider its reflection. Your mirror doesn’t just reflect you, says Amy Studebaker of Amy Studebaker Design, so don’t forget about other objects that might be within its scope in any given location....

Selecting-Meat-Square3.JPG (skyword:186158) Take home the butcher's very best, every time you shop. When you look into a butcher’s case or peruse the meat aisle at your local grocery store, you’ll see what looks like a lot of the same thing, so how do you know which piece is right for braising, and which is best for steak? Once you know what beef cuts to look for, it’s easy to bring home the right cut for your dinner....

` Mastering the Holiday Meal Franchise Logo View Series Planning a Picnic? Here’s How to Pull It Off Smoothly, From Packing Your Tote to Choosing the Perfect Location What to Cook on the Grill This Father’s Day Make Mom Lunch Not Brunch with Our Marvelous Mostly Make-Ahead Menu Mother’s Day Baking Projects You and Your Mom Can Tackle Together As the temperature drops to the tune of leaves falling, it’s time to think about pumpkin pies, apple cider, and Halloween candy....

groomsmen playing pickle ball Credit: Valorie Darling ` Martha Stewart Weddings View All A Musical Festival and a Green Couch Inspired This Couple’s Whimsical Garden Wedding in California 9 Wedding Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2023, According to Wedding Planners and Event Designers 7 Wedding Dress and Accessory Trends Every Bride-to-Be Needs to Know About in 2023 Princess Eugenie Is Pregnant With Her Second Child—and Is Due This Summer...

As the temperature drops, so does the air’s humidity levels. While that might make some of us jump for joy (humid weather often leads to frizz), celebrity hairstylist Eduardo Ponce notes that whe air becomes drier during the colder months, hair color often becomes “dull and flat.” Luckily, the proper hair care routine can help. Better yet, Ponce and a number of other celebrity stylists shared their top tricks for caring for color-treated hair during the coldest months of the year....

meet-the-parents-impress-future-in-laws-1015.jpg Credit: Archive Photos/Stringer Treat your fiancé with respect. Any parent is going to have a hard time liking you if you’re dissing their son or daughter. Even if your guy’s OK with you teasing him about his terrible cooking skills, the in-laws might not laugh with you-at least not until you’re all chummy. 2. Dress up. Now, no one’s telling you to start a Kardashian beauty routine, but looking sloppy can send an inaccurate message as it implies that you’re indifferent....

mla103219_0408_birch_tulip.jpg mla103219_0408_birch_tulip.jpg mla103219_0408_birch_tulip.jpg mla103219_0408_birch_tulip.jpg Easter is a celebration of rebirth. We start to see the first signs of life in the early months of spring, between March and April, when flowers begin to bloom and animals give birth to their young. After the long winter, the canvas of vivid colors and pastels—and yes, that fresh fragrance of blooming plants—contributes to the idea of waking up in a new world filled with promise....

Roses are flowering shrubs that come in a variety of sizes and shades, making them perfect for most landscape designs. The species’ color palette is virtually all encompassing (aside from true blue and black) and might appear as solids, blends, stripes, splashes, or two sided bi-color petals, says Laurie McMinn, a rose garden horticulturist at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Many roses will average five bloom cycles in a growing season, which means that giving them the best care throughout the year should result in a big—and beautiful—payoff....

mld105324_0610_3000.jpg mld105324_0610_3000.jpg mld105324_0610_3000.jpg mld105324_0610_3000.jpg While there’s a certain excitment and intrigue in the unpredictability of gardens, a little bit of order is always welcome when you’re exercising your green thumb. Masterfully edging your garden gives you just that – a clean, defined space in which your vegetables and flowers can flourish without being overtaken by unruly grass. And while you might be familiar with the common string-and-spade method of edging your garden, a humble plank of wood makes for a super simple alternative, allowing you to achieve clean-cut edges for your garden without having to crawl around on your hands and knees, repeatedly adjusting a string....

As the warming climate continues to affect weather patterns, researchers have their eye on precipitation in the Arctic. In August of this year, rain fell over the summit of Greenland for the first time on record and scientists believe it’s a prediction of what’s to come. According to a new study published in Nature Communications, rainfall will increasingly take over snowfall in the Arctic in the coming decades, much earlier than previously anticipated....