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On This Page Why Homemade Is Best Storing Cooling Freezing and Defrosting Reheating There are few things more reassuring than knowing you’ve got homemade soup waiting for you at home on a cold winter day. Making soup can be somewhat meditative; assembling and chopping the ingredients, then standing over the pot while the onions soften in butter or the spices sizzle and bloom in oil. Once the liquid (stock or water) has been added and the cooking is underway, you can step aside and go about your other business, but the delicious aromas of the meal you’ve been preparing will begin wafting throughout the house....

While each year seems to come and go in the blink of an eye, 2020 has prompted more people to reflect and make essential changes in their everyday lives—including in the financial sector. Because of limited resources, stay-at-home restrictions, and more all caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, this time is highlighting the importance of saving money more than ever. Even though cutting down on spending can seem like a daunting task at times, it is actually quite simple to start forming long-term habits that will boost your financial literacy....

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assortment of stacked bundt pans Credit: Marcus Nilsson assortment of stacked bundt pans Credit: Marcus Nilsson assortment of stacked bundt pans Credit: Marcus Nilsson assortment of stacked bundt pans Credit: Marcus Nilsson We know that parting ways with that beloved muffin tin that’s seen you through so many batches of blueberry or lemon poppy seed perfection is no easy task. But is it high time you tossed some long-used bakeware and upgraded your arsenal of go-to baking essentials?...

As we near the end of October, you’re probably eager to do all sorts of seasonal activities with pumpkins, including everything from carving and decorating them to baking the fruit’s rich flavors in a tasty pie. No matter where in the country you live, chances are you have pumpkin on the brain. At least that’s the thought behind Instagram’s latest data report. The social media platform released a map showing the most popular pumpkin foods in each U....

Maui Four Seasons wedding venue outdoors Credit: Stella Yang Photography ` 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...

wedding gift tables fondly forever photography Credit: Fondly Forever Photography According to etiquette guidelines, guests attending a wedding (or a pre-wedding party) should plan to give the newlyweds a thoughtful gift to celebrate their nuptials. Since many people don’t want to lug presents to the bridal shower or wedding ceremony, they send their gifts in the mail ahead of time instead. But this begs an important question: If you buy a gift from the couple’s registry and send it to their listed address, do you still need to bring a separate card to the event?...

Pottery Barn Pre-Lit Black Glitter Branch Wreath and Garland with Bats Credit: Courtesy of Pottery Barn ` 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...

glass and wooden cabin Credit: Lawrence Braun glass and wooden cabin Credit: Lawrence Braun glass and wooden cabin Credit: Lawrence Braun glass and wooden cabin Credit: Lawrence Braun Feeling a little cooped up? No one would blame you. Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has relegated us to our homes, which became our offices and gyms, schools and studios, child-care facilities, and even wedding venues. But with the vaccine rollout underway and warm weather on the horizon, planning a trip is beginning to feel like a viable activity again....

thread-organizer-032-mld110766.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner Most sewing projects require little more than needle and thread. But have you ever given a second thought to how you choose the latter? It may be a small detail, but the type of thread you work with matters more than you think. As you browse the spools available in store, think about a thread’s durability: how it passes through the eye of a needle, winds around a bobbin, pulls with tension, and stitches through layers of fabric into a sturdy knot....

travel-passport-case-212comp-mwd110795.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner As unromantic as it may sound, marriage is a legal union that must be sanctioned by the state where it takes place. A marriage license is required in every state, no exception, because it proves that you’re legally allowed to be married in the state in which you wish to wed. Only once you have met certain conditions, which can include submitting proof of identity and age, taking a blood test, and paying a fee (typically $50 or less), will the state issue your marriage license, which then allows you to get married (meaning, to have that ceremony and reception you’ve been planning for months)....

Blue Land Cleaning products box Credit: Courtesy of Blue Land By Rachel Dube Blue Land Cleaning products box Credit: Courtesy of Blue Land Blue Land Cleaning products box Credit: Courtesy of Blue Land Blue Land Cleaning products box Credit: Courtesy of Blue Land If you’re looking for an impactful way to support Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the community, try purchasing some products from some of their incredible small businesses....

behr blank canvas color of the year Credit: Courtesy of Behr behr blank canvas color of the year Credit: Courtesy of Behr behr blank canvas color of the year Credit: Courtesy of Behr behr blank canvas color of the year Credit: Courtesy of Behr When the clock strikes midnight on January 1, the feeling of renewal—and the anticipation of a fresh start—sets in. That’s exactly the sentiment Behr, the award-winning paint company, decided to encapsulate when selecting their 2023 color of the year, Blank Canvas....

bobbi brown Credit: Courtesy of Bobbi Brown bobbi brown Credit: Courtesy of Bobbi Brown bobbi brown Credit: Courtesy of Bobbi Brown bobbi brown Credit: Courtesy of Bobbi Brown Life for Bobbi Brown, after she sold her eponymous brand to Estée Lauder in 2016, was good. She published her ninth book Beauty from the Inside Out ($15.99, amazon.com), went back to school to become a certified health coach, and even broke into a brand-new space, launching EVOLUTION_18, a line of wellness and ingestible products....

If you’re a dog parent, then chances are you’ve seen your pooch get a case of the “zoomies.” Whether it’s after a bath or when you present them with a favorite treat, some dogs have a tendency to dart in circles around a room when they get overly excited. “The technical term for this behavior is Frenetic Random Activity Periods (FRAPs),” says professional dog trainer Andrea Arden. “These are random bursts of energy where a dog runs about with more enthusiasm than usual....

daybed with neutral-colored throw pillows and a woven rug Credit: Courtesy of Pure and Original paints daybed with neutral-colored throw pillows and a woven rug Credit: Courtesy of Pure and Original paints daybed with neutral-colored throw pillows and a woven rug Credit: Courtesy of Pure and Original paints daybed with neutral-colored throw pillows and a woven rug Credit: Courtesy of Pure and Original paints You may not have realized it at the time, but chances are you’ve seen limewash paint on the walls of some of the most envy-inducing rooms on your Instagram feed....

jars-opener-145-d111614-r.jpg Credit: Christopher Testani jars-opener-145-d111614-r.jpg Credit: Christopher Testani jars-opener-145-d111614-r.jpg Credit: Christopher Testani jars-opener-145-d111614-r.jpg Credit: Christopher Testani It’s natural to look forward to the change of seasons: winter snow melts away to make room for spring flowers, hot summer days fade into cool fall nights. But what of the bounty each season provides? How can we preserve it to enjoy at a later date? There’s truly nothing like being transported back to the mouthwatering flavor of juicy tomatoes at their peak in the middle of January, or spreading that perfect winter citrus marmalade across a piece of toast in July....

Woman tending to garden Credit: Stígur Már Karlsson /Heimsmyndir via Getty Images Woman tending to garden Credit: Stígur Már Karlsson /Heimsmyndir via Getty Images Woman tending to garden Credit: Stígur Már Karlsson /Heimsmyndir via Getty Images Woman tending to garden Credit: Stígur Már Karlsson /Heimsmyndir via Getty Images Maintaining a thriving garden guarantees backyard access to everything from delicious produce to an array of blooms. But a robust floral or veggie harvest only happens with the correct level of care....

` 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 Due to the pandemic, workers in the United States endured record job loss during 2020. According to reports by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a total of 22....

Heralded by Halloween and headed for Thanksgiving, beautiful orange persimmons appear at market in fall, just in time to become the best holiday decorations: the edible kind. But if you have ever tasted a persimmon and experienced a shock of tannin on your outraged tongue, you may never have tried again. Knowing how to choose a ripe persimmon is key to falling in love with this beautiful orange fruit. The large persimmons we see for sale are cultivars of a tree native to East Asia, Diospyros kaki....