wedding couple shoes Credit: Lavender and Twine We’ve all seen those stunning Instagram pictures of a bride’s wedding shoes, or the photos where the woman of the hour is wearing her tallest pair of heels with apparent ease. But unless you’re used to walking in heels all the time, chances are, a day spent in sky-high shoes is going to cause unwanted aches and blisters, making flats a pretty attractive alternative....
feather-pens-018-d112122.jpg Credit: Raymond Hom THE TOOLS Ballpoint penHot glue Hollow feather HOW-TO Take apart a ballpoint pen and keep the middle cartridge.Dab a small amount of hot glue near the ballpoint end and stick the cartridge inside a hollow feather. THE DETAILS Lady Amherst center tails, $40 for 3; featherplace.com. Get More Feather Craft Ideas for Your Wedding ` 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...
Time in quarantine has led many people to test or develop their skills in the kitchen, and one homeowner from Denver, Colorado, now has a new recipe to perfect. According to David, a medical laboratory scientist and a Redditor posting under the username “orestes77,” he recently discovered an envelope labeled “spaghetti recipe” tucked behind a wall as he pulled down pegboards in his garage. And he doesn’t think that it was just a coincidence....
avocados Credit: Johnny Miller avocados Credit: Johnny Miller avocados Credit: Johnny Miller avocados Credit: Johnny Miller Avocados are delicious just about any time of day (for breakfast, lunch, and yes, even in ice cream). As you’ve heard, they pack plenty of healthy fats and nutrients and now, according to a new study, there’s even more reason to eat avocado for your good health. In fact, researchers have concluded that consuming just two servings of the fruit each week (one whole avocado or one cup diced avocado) could decrease your risk of having a heart attack by 21 percent (compared to those who don’t eat the fruit), reports the Journal of the American Heart Association....
grazing board summer step 6 meats vegetables dips cheese bread wooden Credit: Justin Walker grazing board summer step 6 meats vegetables dips cheese bread wooden Credit: Justin Walker grazing board summer step 6 meats vegetables dips cheese bread wooden Credit: Justin Walker grazing board summer step 6 meats vegetables dips cheese bread wooden Credit: Justin Walker Brimming with tasty meats, cheese, bright produce, and more, summer charcuterie boards are a lovely way to casually entertain or enjoy a laid back grazing meal....
Close up of friends clinking champagne glasses while enjoying Christmas dinner together sitting by elegant dining table with candles Credit: GETTY IMAGES Close up of friends clinking champagne glasses while enjoying Christmas dinner together sitting by elegant dining table with candles Credit: GETTY IMAGES Close up of friends clinking champagne glasses while enjoying Christmas dinner together sitting by elegant dining table with candles Credit: GETTY IMAGES Close up of friends clinking champagne glasses while enjoying Christmas dinner together sitting by elegant dining table with candles...
switching on the light Credit: Getty When we clean our homes, we typically hit all the major spots: windows, floors, and appliances. But we often overlook these little nooks and crannies that can collect dirt and grime, such as light switches. You may not realize it, but this small surface area is one of the dirtiest places in your home according to Health Line. After all, hands make contact with them repeatedly throughout the day, depositing a new layer of germs with each touch....
woman looking at paint colors for wall Credit: Charday Penn / Getty woman looking at paint colors for wall Credit: Charday Penn / Getty woman looking at paint colors for wall Credit: Charday Penn / Getty woman looking at paint colors for wall Credit: Charday Penn / Getty When the Pantone Color Institute began considering the color trends that would dominate in the spring and summer of 2023, they knew the 15 shades they spotlighted would need to speak to renewal and reemergence after a long, cold winter....
Whether you’re trying to stop ants from entering your kitchen or struggling to protect your vegetable garden from hungry little critters, keeping pests at bay can be a pesky chore. But it doesn’t have to be-and you don’t need to resort to using harmful chemicals to get the job done, either. In fact, there are many plants that can help keep some of the most common household and garden pests at bay....
` 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 When deciding whether or not to switch banks, or even just open a new account at your current financial institution, the task of choosing the right one can seem daunting....
two lawn chairs in the backyard garden under tree Credit: Jon Lovette / GETTY IMAGES two lawn chairs in the backyard garden under tree Credit: Jon Lovette / GETTY IMAGES two lawn chairs in the backyard garden under tree Credit: Jon Lovette / GETTY IMAGES two lawn chairs in the backyard garden under tree Credit: Jon Lovette / GETTY IMAGES While colorful flowers, fragrant herbs, and ornamental grasses tend to sprout foliage rather quickly, waiting for a tree sapling to mature can take multiple decades—between 20 and 30 years....
If you haven’t heard, CBD oil is making waves in the beauty industry. Used in everything from face cream to mascara, it’s quickly becoming the “it” oil with celebrities, influencers thanks to its various benefits, including helping users achieve a glowing, healthy complexion. And it’s not just used in crunchy, organic creams and lotions—niche brands are incorporating the ingredient into their products, too. Popular companies such as Kiehl’s and Peter Thomas Roth are right there alongside natural brands like Josie Maran and Herbivore Botanicals, churning out oils, lotions, and serums with CBD oil....
string quartet in courtyard Credit: Nancy Neil Choosing live music for your ceremony entertainment guarantees an elegant start to your big day. Plus, it makes for an especially memorable (and melodic!) walk down the aisle. While any live music is a great choice, we’re particularly fond of a string quartet, typically made up of two violin players, a cellist, and a viola player. Guests will be wowed by this beautiful arrangement, and you’ll have an ultra-romantic and timeless soundtrack for one of the happiest moments of your life....
When the United States Constitution was first signed in 1787, about 500 copies were printed for government use—only 13 still exist today, and one was recently auctioned off for a whopping $43.2 million. According to Mental Floss, our nation’s founding document was sold during a Sotheby’s auction to Ken Griffin, CEO and founder of the hedge fund Citadel. “The U.S. Constitution is a sacred document that enshrines the rights of every American and all those who aspire to be,” Griffin says....
hands holding compost soil Credit: Getty / Allkindza hands holding compost soil Credit: Getty / Allkindza hands holding compost soil Credit: Getty / Allkindza hands holding compost soil Credit: Getty / Allkindza By fall, the main items on your outdoor to-do list probably include tasks like leaf removal and snow preparation, but early autumn is also the right time to start thinking about next spring’s yard. “After the heat of summer, there is little left of the lawn’s root system,” says Bob Mann, lawn and landscape expert for the National Association of Landscape Professionals....
micaela curtis wedding rings and flowers Credit: O'Malley Photographers ` 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...
massage-diy-neck-0118 Credit: Cecile Lavabre / Getty Images You step out of bed in the morning or and up at the end of a long workday, and-ooph-there it is. Cranky stiffness. Yours may creep up only now and then-a twinge in the neck that rudely interrupts you as you tuck in your kid, or that pulling in your hip after a long car ride. Or maybe you feel a little achy around the clock....
With many areas experiencing reduced housing inventory and record low interest rates, the current real estate market is more competitive than ever for buyers. “Today’s buyer must be completely prepared with a pre-approval letter, proof of funds to close, and be armed with up to date information on values and trends in the market they are interested in,” says real estate agent Christine Baker of Willis Allen Real Estate. “It is extremely competitive in today’s market for even extremely well-qualified buyers....
Smartphones, AirPods, laptops, Fitbits—chances are, you have more than a few of these tech devices and use them on a daily basis. And while they can definitely make your life more convenient, if you don’t clean them regularly, they can become a breeding ground for all sorts of germs, putting you at a higher risk of contracting a variety of different illnesses. Ultimately, cleaning your technology is a must if you want to protect your devices and yourself....
jessie-justin-proposal-heckyes-22332-s112467-0915.jpg Credit: Greer Inez Photography Pop the Question on a Random Day This means avoiding any anniversaries or birthdays–two days that your girlfriend is on high alert for a potential proposal. Ashley Noack, owner and lead planner at Coastyle Events, says, “pick a ’normal’ day or pre-planned activity and base it around something that you would do together.” Your fiancée-to-be will be far more suspicious of a proposal on your anniversary than she will be during your usual Sunday morning pancakes and coffee ritual....
