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Cute little boy and his family on a family farm, spending a day with the animals Credit: Aleksandar Nakic / Getty Images Cute little boy and his family on a family farm, spending a day with the animals Credit: Aleksandar Nakic / Getty Images Cute little boy and his family on a family farm, spending a day with the animals Credit: Aleksandar Nakic / Getty Images Cute little boy and his family on a family farm, spending a day with the animals...

home depot kitchen island Credit: The Home Depot Fit to traffic flow: Ideally, an island should have 36 to 48 inches of space around all sides to accommodate foot traffic. 2. Tap into the trend: According to the National Association of Home Builders, 76 percent of home buyers consider a central island essential to the kitchen. 3. Size to seating: To use an island as an informal dining space, plan for at least 24 inches of width per person....

` What’s for Dinner Franchise Logo View Series 18 Cozy, Comforting Winter Dinner Recipes You’ll Make on Repeat Our Favorite 20-Minute Dinner Recipes for When You Need a Home-Cooked Meal Fast What’s for Dinner This Week: Quick Chicken Puttanesca, Sheet-Pan Sausages With Squash, and a 15-Minute Vegetarian Meal What’s for Dinner This Week: Bacon-Wrapped Chicken, Beans-and-Greens Stuffed Peppers, and More Easy, Broiled Dishes There’s nothing like making homemade meals with the delicious bounty of summer....

claire-thomas-bridal-shower-vintage-diy-finished-glasses-0814.jpg Credit: Courtesy of Claire Thomas THE TOOLS Stemless wine glasses Gold Sharpies 3-5 rolls of ScotchBlue painter’s tape Sharpies in additional metallic shades (optional)Stencils (optional) claire-thomas-bridal-shower-vintage-diy-supplies-0814.jpg Credit: Courtesy of Claire Thomas HOW-TO 1. Using a gold Sharpie, carefully color the rim of the glass, avoiding resting your palm or hand atop the inked surface as you go. Repeat until rim is saturated in gold. Let dry. claire-thomas-bridal-shower-vintage-diy-marker-glass-0814.jpg Credit: Courtesy of Claire Thomas 2....

` 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 It’s outdoor dining season, and if you’re planning on having guests over, there are some key things to keep in mind to help your gathering run smoothly and ensure everyone has a great time—you, the host, included....

Even a properly installed ceiling fan can begin to wobble over time without regular maintenance or cleaning. Luckily, these off-kilter appliances can be fixed quickly—tightening loose screws or clearing off dust typically does the trick. Ahead, Eamon Lynch, the director of warranty service at Power Home Remodeling, explains exactly what you need to know if these solutions don’t cut it. ceiling fan white ceiling Credit: ucpage / Getty Images Kill the power....

Crystals of shallow salt in a scoop, spoon on a dark gray table. Background for advertising salt. Credit: GETTY IMAGES Crystals of shallow salt in a scoop, spoon on a dark gray table. Background for advertising salt. Credit: GETTY IMAGES Crystals of shallow salt in a scoop, spoon on a dark gray table. Background for advertising salt. Credit: GETTY IMAGES Crystals of shallow salt in a scoop, spoon on a dark gray table....

oven baked wings with orange slices Credit: Aaron Dyer ` 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 oven baked wings with orange slices Credit: Aaron Dyer oven baked wings with orange slices Credit: Aaron Dyer...

azuki sam wedding party palm trees 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...

` 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 While you are saving for retirement, you want to maximize each of your accounts. It’s easy to forget about them when amounts are withdrawn from your paycheck automatically before you ever see that money, but it’s important to pay close attention to your your 401(k) and Roth IRA accounts; in order to make the most of them, you need to understand their status....

decor and plants on kitchen shelving Credit: Kimber Collective decor and plants on kitchen shelving Credit: Kimber Collective decor and plants on kitchen shelving Credit: Kimber Collective decor and plants on kitchen shelving Credit: Kimber Collective A corner might not seem like the most exciting area of your home, but add few shelves or cabinets and the right styling and you’ve instantly elevated the awkward space into something special. Not sure how to spruce up your corners?...

Portrait of a young family laughing while celebrating Christmas at home Credit: GETTY IMAGES Portrait of a young family laughing while celebrating Christmas at home Credit: GETTY IMAGES Portrait of a young family laughing while celebrating Christmas at home Credit: GETTY IMAGES Portrait of a young family laughing while celebrating Christmas at home Credit: GETTY IMAGES There are many things to look forward to during the holiday season, like decorating your Christmas tree, baking cookies, and opening presents....

A humble spud transforms into a tender, fluffy cloud encased in a crisp jacket when you prepare it right. Enlist our easy technique, then raise the bar with our delicious variations. Martha’s Favorite Baked Potato This classic rendition is a regular on her lunch rotation. Russets are the best spud for the job; because of their high starch content, they yield a softer, airier center than waxier varieties do. Our recipe works for any number of potatoes, but don’t plan on leftovers-they’ll dry out when reheated....

rye-whiskey-switchel-0190-d112647.jpg Credit: Mike Krautter rye-whiskey-switchel-0190-d112647.jpg Credit: Mike Krautter rye-whiskey-switchel-0190-d112647.jpg Credit: Mike Krautter rye-whiskey-switchel-0190-d112647.jpg Credit: Mike Krautter Shortly on the heels of the bourbon boom came the rye renaissance, with demand for rye whiskey growing year over year during the past decade. If you’re just beginning to learn about American whiskeys, check out our explainer on the difference between bourbon and rye. If you’re interested in better understanding the latter, this is a good place to start....

patio furniture deck lake view Credit: Martin Barraud / Getty Images patio furniture deck lake view Credit: Martin Barraud / Getty Images patio furniture deck lake view Credit: Martin Barraud / Getty Images patio furniture deck lake view Credit: Martin Barraud / Getty Images A gleaming deck or patio is a delight, but it’s not surprising if, after years of constant exposure, yours begins to look a bit worn and stained....

It’s important to you that your pets lead healthier, happier lives. Whether you want veterinary advice, behavioral insight, or the best-in-market pet essentials that make every day more joyful, for both you and your cat or dog, the Well-Balanced Pet offers practical tips you can use. Even if you’ve never heard of Tellington TTouch, created by internationally recognized animal expert Linda Tellington-Jones, Ph.D. (H), others have: trainers, breeders, veterinarians, zoo personnel, animal shelter workers, and animal owners worldwide currently use this gentle yet effective method of hands-on therapeutic bodywork....

lara-chad-wedding-tattoo-505-s112306-1115.jpg Credit: NBarrett Photography If you’re looking for an unconventional alternative to traditional wedding rings, then you may want to consider a wedding ring tattoo. What’s a wedding ring tattoo? Simply put, it’s a symbolic marking on the fourth finger of your left hand, where a band is traditionally worn. How you mark it is up to you-some people choose to get inked with their partner’s initials while others have their wedding date or a meaningful icon tattooed in place of a band....

If you’ve had red bumps on the backs of your arms, thighs, hips, cheeks, and even glutes for as long as you can remember, you likely have a skin condition called keratosis pilaris. And while it sounds serious, it’s completely harmless and painless—albeit stubborn and annoying. It’s also fairly common and, luckily, easy to treat when you use the right products and develop a consistent routine. To learn more about keratosis pilaris, which has colloquially been dubbed “chicken skin,” read on for some expert insight and treatment advice....

As technology has accelerated, so has the speed of life. Conversations, information, and news travels faster than ever before. People are expected to be connected 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “Hustle culture” has people working to the point of burnout. But the faster things become, the more we want to slow them down—and that’s where slow living comes in. “I think of slow [living] as more of a mindset than anything else,” says Carl Honoré, author of In Praise of Slowness: How A Worldwide Movement Is Challenging the Cult of Speed ($24, amazon....

woman potting pink orchid plant Credit: Getty / Maryviolet woman potting pink orchid plant Credit: Getty / Maryviolet woman potting pink orchid plant Credit: Getty / Maryviolet woman potting pink orchid plant Credit: Getty / Maryviolet Most plant lovers know how to manage yellowing or wilted leaves—usually the answer is more (or less) water. But what happens when you’re dealing with a more complicated potted houseplant issue, like mold growth?...