sweet and savory tea sandwiches Credit: Ryan Liebe sweet and savory tea sandwiches Credit: Ryan Liebe sweet and savory tea sandwiches Credit: Ryan Liebe sweet and savory tea sandwiches Credit: Ryan Liebe Celebrate Mother’s Day with a spread that sends her over the you-know-what. These sweet and savory tea sandwiches taste as vibrant as they look, and are so easy to assemble that kids of all ages can sous-chef. To prep a Roy G....
John Derian's decoupage products Credit: Courtesy of John Derian John Derian's decoupage products Credit: Courtesy of John Derian John Derian’s decoupage products Credit: Courtesy of John Derian John Derian’s decoupage products Credit: Courtesy of John Derian If you aren’t already privy to the design potential of decoupage, then now’s the time to discover it. A centuries-old decorating technique, decoupage involves gluing colored paper cutouts to a surface or an object to create a layered effect....
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fresh squeezed orange juice Credit: Tonelson / Getty Images fresh squeezed orange juice Credit: Tonelson / Getty Images fresh squeezed orange juice Credit: Tonelson / Getty Images fresh squeezed orange juice Credit: Tonelson / Getty Images Oranges are delicious, tangy, and versatile fruits that are widely available throughout the year in traditional supermarkets and beloved by families across the country. The tangy citrus fruit can hold its own as a juice or it can complement other ingredients in a dish, like in our Orange and Parsley Salad or Salmon with Fennel, Bell Pepper, and Olives....
On This Page Materials How to Clean Prevent Future Cloudiness Permanent Cloudiness Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or reaching for a cup of water, few kitchen woes are more inconvenient than cloudy glasses. Although you know the piece is clean, it still—somehow—looks dirty. “Cloudy glasses are a byproduct of hard water,” says Ron Shimek, the president of Mr. Appliance, a Neighborly company. “Minerals like lime are trapped in the water and the water sticks onto glasses and dries....
stacked-stone-fireplace-0915.jpg (skyword:188132) stacked-stone-fireplace-0915.jpg (skyword:188132) stacked-stone-fireplace-0915.jpg (skyword:188132) stacked-stone-fireplace-0915.jpg (skyword:188132) Stacked stone fireplaces are undeniably gorgeous but the natural stone, and the labor to install it, can be expensive. Luckily, there’s a way to get the beauty of natural stone without breaking the bank, allowing you to transform a previously dated fireplace like the one below into something really beautiful. What’s the secret? Covering a brick fireplace with faux stone veneers that have the look of hand-laid dry-stacked natural stone but the simplicity of a panel system....
By Adrienne Jordan ` You’re Invited Franchise Logo View Series 6 Accidents to Expect at Your Summer Parties—and How to Avoid Them 16 Best Shatterproof, Durable Dish Sets for a Season of Outdoor Entertaining Our 14 Favorite Front Porch Decorations for the Fourth of July 3 Summer Hostess Mistakes to Avoid During All of Your Warm-Weather Soirées Hosting a movie night for family and friends can be made all the more immersive with a drive-in theater experience....
Knowing how to safely build a campfire is an important back-pocket skill for just about anyone. It can come in handy while camping, lounging around your home’s outdoor fire pit, and in the event of an emergency. And while anyone can ignite a lighter or strike a match, setting fire to dry wood, it’s important to understand how to start a fire safely. To that end, we spoke to the pros and asked them to share their advice on building a safe, successful campfire and the items you need to start one with ease....
woman pouring vitamin supplements into hand Credit: Jay Yuno / Getty Images woman pouring vitamin supplements into hand Credit: Jay Yuno / Getty Images woman pouring vitamin supplements into hand Credit: Jay Yuno / Getty Images woman pouring vitamin supplements into hand Credit: Jay Yuno / Getty Images Vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acid supplements are known to contribute to bone strength and heart health—but that’s not all. Research presented at the American College of Rheumatology’s ACR Convergence 2021 found that people who ingested these nutrients over the course of five years actually lowered their chances of developing autoimmune disease by 25 to 30 percent, Eating Well reports....
` 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 If you could save money without having to research the best deals, why wouldn’t you? After all, saving money on purchases is just smart shopping. Everyday necessities like toiletries, laundry detergent, off-the-rack clothing, and groceries often go on sale, and there are variety of brands to choose from that are generally comparable to each other....
You don’t need to be an interior designer to experiment with paint color in your home—you just need to follow along with Fresh Coat. We’ll help you tackle all of your home’s painting projects, from choosing the ultimate color palette to perfecting your method. You’ll be prepped, primed, and ready to roll (literally) in no time. Your family room is an important place of congregation, which means it should be as inviting as possible—something you can easily achieve with the correct paint color....
Today, Tuesday, February 25th, is known as Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, or Mardi Gras Day to Christians all across the globe (the exact date changes year to year). It’s the last hurrah—a chance to indulge—before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday, when devout Christians fast and abstain from meat. In addition to parties and parades on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, there’s another food tradition that some partake in: Eating pancakes....
Everyone wants to age gracefully—and we know how to do it. Follow along with Live Well for beauty tips, exercise routines, and lifestyle changes to make as the years go by. Together, they’ll make aging simple, which gives you more time to embrace each moment. If you have varicose veins in your legs, you know that the condition can cause both physical and emotional pain. But there’s good news—there are steps you can take to better manage your varicose veins, support your legs as you age, and increase your overall health....
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soup-044-bg-6137662.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner Ah, porridge. That old reliable breakfast staple. It’s cheap, it’s filling, and, if prepared properly, it can be truly delicious. While oats are the favored porridge grain in most Western countries-usually featuring additions like fruit, nuts, and sweeteners-in the Eastern hemisphere a savory porridge with rice as the base is the hands-down favorite. You may have heard it called “jook,” “congee,” or simply “rice porridge.” But what’s the difference?...
valentines da proposal couple Credit: Courtesy of Ada Diamonds For all the wedding and engagement traditions that have changed over centuries-the introduction of diamond engagement rings, the shift towards weddings taking place outside of religious institutions, countless changes in fashion and style-the idea of getting down on one knee to propose really hasn’t become any less popular. Most often it’s still the man who drops down to the ground and pulls out a ring box (although sometimes it’s the woman-or both women at the same time) though there’s no clearly written beginning to this tradition, nor any reason you have to follow it if you don’t want to....
bridesmaid luncheon mintwood photo Credit: Lydia Phillips (Mintwood Photo Co.) Ideally hosted by the bride, the bridesmaids’ luncheon (sometimes referred to as the bridal luncheon) is a celebratory event often held in the days leading up to the wedding. Although it doesn’t have to be an actual lunch-some brides plan brunches, dinners, or even pool parties and spa days instead-brides traditionally gather their bridesmaids as a way to thank them for all that they have done....
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` 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 Beyoncé and Jay-Z are no strangers to firsts in their storied careers in music, entertainment, and business, but they are experiencing one as a married couple....
` 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 We often associate blemishes with hormone imbalances or rosacea flare-ups with a specific trigger, like a too-hot room—but what if we told you that your biggest complexion concerns might start in your gut?...
