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martha pumpkins october 2017 cover Credit: John Dolan martha pumpkins october 2017 cover Credit: John Dolan martha pumpkins october 2017 cover Credit: John Dolan martha pumpkins october 2017 cover Credit: John Dolan It’s time to break out your coziest sweaters, prepare your palate for all things pumpkin spice, and get ready to spot some beautiful foliage: Fall is almost here. The most comforting time of year is chock-full of warm meals, inviting harvest decorations, trips to your local pumpkin patch or orchard, and of course, a spooky movie or two....

family enjoying outdoor fire pit Credit: noblige / 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 family enjoying outdoor fire pit Credit: noblige / Getty Images family enjoying outdoor fire pit Credit: noblige / Getty Images...

white kitchen with wood blinds and open shelving Credit: Kimber Collective Katie Hammond grew up in Manhattan Beach, California and spent her childhood bouncing back and forth from her and her grandparents’ house in nearby Torrance. As an adult, she would pop by on the weekends to check in on her grandmother, who had lived in her home for over sixty years. After she passed away a few years ago, the 1100 square foot house stayed in the family untouched, until a lightbulb went on in Hammond’s head....

As warm weather moves in, cucumbers are at their peak—sure, they’re available all year long in grocery stores, but the summertime is when they’re at their very best. Before you head to your local market, it’s important to note that not all cucumbers are the same: If you’re used to the short, wide, waxed versions (which are known as slicing cucumbers) that sometimes add a bitter taste to your salads and crudités, it’s time to expand your palate....

apple-cranberry pie Credit: Johnny Miller It’s pie season! Are you ready? You have your favorite pie crust recipe, and all of the ripe, farm-fresh fruit, but there’s one more thing you need in order to serve picture-perfect wedges of pie: the right thickener to transform the cooked fruit’s juices from runny mess to luscious, slice-able filling. Some pie recipes thicken the filling with flour; others use cornstarch, while others still rely on tapioca....

wedding appetizers Credit: Carrie Patterson Working with a caterer to choose tasty hors d’oeuvres, savory entrées, and delectable desserts is arguably one of the highlights of wedding planning. However, crafting the perfect reception menu isn’t always an easy feat, especially when you know that many of your guests have food allergies or dietary restrictions. In all likelihood, a handful of wedding guests will be vegan, vegetarian, kosher, gluten-free, or pescatarian....

brown bag champagne 106 Credit: Bryan Gardner We think you’ll agree that nothing says, “let’s celebrate” like a little bit of bubbly. While you could just pop open a bottle of champagne, why not take a more creative route? To make these charming sparkling wine wedding favors, tuck single servings of bubbly inside kraft-paper covers. Dress them up with brightly colored straws for easy sipping, attached with pieces of festive gold tape....

jessica ryan wedding rings bride and groom Credit: Laura Gordon ` 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...

chicken voodle soup Credit: Armando Rafael chicken voodle soup Credit: Armando Rafael chicken voodle soup Credit: Armando Rafael chicken voodle soup Credit: Armando Rafael Whether you call them zoodles, voodles, or spiralized vegetables, fiber-filled “noodles” made from fresh vegetables have earned their spot on the table in the past few years, not only as a replacement for pasta but also as a stand-alone ingredient. Beautiful, vibrant voodles lighten up and boost the nutritional value of our meals and are just plain fun to eat....

Christmas tree toppers as a centerpiece Credit: Ashley Poskin Christmas tree toppers as a centerpiece Credit: Ashley Poskin Christmas tree toppers as a centerpiece Credit: Ashley Poskin Christmas tree toppers as a centerpiece Credit: Ashley Poskin ‘Tis the season for weekends consumed with holiday decorating, hot chocolate, and all the Christmas movies your heart can handle. Here at home, we’ve been toting boxes of glittery ornaments, shiny candlesticks, and twinkling lights out of storage since the day after Thanksgiving—and after the year we’ve had, why wait?...

You don’t have to be pre-approved for a mortgage to buy a house. But it’s smart—especially in a seller’s market—to be: A pre-approval means that a lender has already determined that you’re qualified to borrow the money needed for a mortgage, which puts you in a better position to act quickly on a house that you love. In turn, that makes you a more attractive buyer to a seller, experts say....

` 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 Budgeting is still one of the best ways to take charge of your finances, but how do you even get started? “Start with taking an honest look at your cash flow—what comes in, what goes out, how much does it fluctuate week to week or month to month?...

two plates of meatloaf potatoes and broccolini Credit: Lennart Weibull A few humble but high-impact tricks make our classic meatloaf thoroughly modern: Use coarsely ground beef for a juicier bite, precook the vegetables so they’re tender (not mushy or crunchy), and then form it on a sheet pan to invite an all-around caramelized crust, any way you slice it. Here’s our new classic meatloaf recipe and two tasty and altogether different versions....

` 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 Baby showers are a beautiful milestone in the life of new parents-to-be. They signal the upcoming arrival of a new little one, and the serve as an opportunity for loved ones to celebrate the family-to-be with gifts and well-wishes....

jewelry making supplies Credit: Sarah Anne Ward jewelry making supplies Credit: Sarah Anne Ward jewelry making supplies Credit: Sarah Anne Ward jewelry making supplies Credit: Sarah Anne Ward You’ve likely been there: A beloved piece of jewelry suffers a clasp break, a substantial knot in the chain, or a chip in the stone. Your broken pieces collect in a pile for months, if not years, before you finally take them to the jeweler to get repaired....

fod blogger kristina cho uncovering steamed buns Credit: Courtesy of Mooncakes and Milk Bread by Kristina Cho. Copyright 2021 by Kristina Cho. Photographs copyright Kristina Cho. Used by permission of Harper Horizon, an imprint of HarperCollins Focus LLC fod blogger kristina cho uncovering steamed buns Credit: Courtesy of Mooncakes and Milk Bread by Kristina Cho. Copyright 2021 by Kristina Cho. Photographs copyright Kristina Cho. Used by permission of Harper Horizon, an imprint of HarperCollins Focus LLC fod blogger kristina cho uncovering steamed buns Credit: Courtesy of Mooncakes and Milk Bread by Kristina Cho....

Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied Sag Awards 2017 Credit: John Shearer/Getty Natalie Portman scored big when she played the lead in 2010’s Black Swan. Not only did her performance earn her multiple awards, but while she was filming, she met her husband, Benjamin Millepied. While at Vulture Festival this past week, the actress reminisced about filming the movie. When asked about the perks that came with her role, the actress suggested that winning an Oscar was great, but that finding her husband was even better....

cleaning-rod-md107966.jpg Credit: Burcu Avsar cleaning-rod-md107966.jpg Credit: Burcu Avsar cleaning-rod-md107966.jpg Credit: Burcu Avsar cleaning-rod-md107966.jpg Credit: Burcu Avsar It may not be very big, but chances are your under-the-sink space is one of the more overlooked and undervalued storage opportunities in your home—but it only take a few minutes to turn this small area into something streamlined and accessible. Start by examining everything you currently store in this nook. “Due to their awkward size, these spots can often become a dumping ground for your bulk cleaning sprays, grocery bags, and supplies,” says organizing expert Rachel Rosenthal....

Queen Elizabeth, Meghan Markle, and Prince Harry Credit: Max Mumby/Indigo via Getty Images ` 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...

petty orange cat laying on couch Credit: Magui-rfajardo / Getty Images petty orange cat laying on couch Credit: Magui-rfajardo / Getty Images petty orange cat laying on couch Credit: Magui-rfajardo / Getty Images petty orange cat laying on couch Credit: Magui-rfajardo / Getty Images If you have a cat, you know how much a loving nudge or encouraging purr from the cuddly creature can cheer you up on a bad day....