Michele Laufik
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marthastewart.com | Michele Laufik
Credit: Courtesy of Save the Tiles Entire neighborhoods were wiped off the map following the January wildfires that devastated southern California. Fueled by severe drought conditions and strong Santa Ana winds, the two largest fires—the Eaton Fire in Altadena and the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades—caused the most damage. Roughly 11,000 homes were destroyed, many of them in Altadena, where not much was left behind.
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6 days ago |
marthastewart.com | Michele Laufik
Credit: Eloi_Omella / Getty Images One quality often found in lasting friendships is the willingness to help one another. While this behavior is innate when it comes to human friendships, new research from Columbia University reveals that superb starlings—songbirds native to eastern Africa—also have reciprocal helping relationships. Up until now, researchers thought family ties were the reason animals were cooperative with each other.
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6 days ago |
marthastewart.com | Michele Laufik
The full moon takes place Monday, May 12. Credit: Jose A. Bernat Bacete / Getty Images April brought us the Pink Moon, which got its name because it coincides with the blooming of moss pink wildflowers. This month, we'll see the full Flower Moon, which gets its moniker from the flush of flowers that pop up throughout the month. The upcoming Flower Moon peaks on Monday, May 12, at 12:56 p.m. EDT when the sun is still bright overhead, according to the Farmers' Almanac.
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1 week ago |
yahoo.com | Michele Laufik
In the spring, gardeners are busy planning and planting, whether it's a small backyard bed or acres of land. This week, Martha and her team planted over 100 azaleas, ferns, and trees on her farm. She says spring is the best time to purchase azaleas because that's when they're in full bloom. "That way, one can see the flower colors and plan a garden design. Many of these are blooming so wonderfully now," Martha wrote in a recent blog post.
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1 week ago |
marthastewart.com | Michele Laufik
Credit: Getty Images Be sure to add these winning items to your grocery shopping list for your next trip to Aldi. Product of the Year USA, a consumer-voted awards program, just announced the winners of its 2025 Product of the Year Awards. Spanning 42 categories, including food and beverage, personal care, household essentials, and pet care, the products were selected based on the opinions of 40,000 U.S. shoppers through an independent national study.
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