Stacey Smith

1 week ago | marketplace.org | Stacey Smith

In Kerrville, Texas, a small town in the hill country, there’s a warehouse of machines that have changed everything for the diamond industry. “These are our high pressure, high temperature diamond machines,” said Adelle Archer, CEO of Eterneva, a company that grows diamonds. The machines look like big refrigerators, with a waffle iron tucked into the middle. That waffle iron is where the diamonds grow. Eterneva engineer Petrus Bothma developed the machines.

2 weeks ago | goodhousekeeping.com | Stacey Smith

While Tulum and Cancun have long been synonymous with Mexico’s beachfront paradise, an increasing number of travellers are seeking out quieter, more unspoiled corners of the Yucatan peninsula for their coastal escapes. These lesser-known gems offer the same natural beauty – pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and lush landscapes – without the crowds and commercialisation that have come to define the popular tourist hotspots.

2 weeks ago | goodhousekeeping.com | Stacey Smith

We’re proud to unveil the new summer launches that had the experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute drooling during our annual BBQ Taste Test. These products don’t fit into any of our traditional barbecue categories – and some are better cooked in the oven than on the grill – but they’re the dishes our experts have flagged as “must-order” for sharing this summer.

2 weeks ago | goodhousekeeping.com | Stacey Smith

Every parenting purchase comes with lots to consider, but with so much choice out there, choosing the best baby car seat can be a little daunting. Will you go for a travel system that can be clipped on to your pushchair, or would you prefer a standalone car seat that will stay in your vehicle for the next 12 years (yes, really!)?

2 weeks ago | marketplace.org | Stacey Smith

In the heart of New York's diamond district, in a little second floor shop,Oshri Reuven, owner of Global Gold and Silver, is sifting through some of the business that's come in this week. “On my desk right now, I have assorted jewelry,” he explained. “Here is an earring that went missing; I’ve got a lot of different, cool rings… This ring here had a gold coin inside.” Reuven started Global Gold and Silver back in 2001, when gold was worth less than $200 an ounce.