Martha Stewart
Nearly 7 out of every 10 American women color their hair to hide gray roots, explore whether blondes have more fun, or just try something new. But given that the ingredients lists on hair dyes typically read like chemistry textbooks, we have to wonder: Are dyes actually safe to put on our heads?
For the most part, the answer is a qualified yes -- at least as far as cancer is concerned. Dozens of studies have ruled out connections between hair dye and bladder and breast cancer, brain tumors, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
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Skin Concerns Health experts still stop short of giving dyes a clean bill of health, though, partly because of the skin reactions they can cause. Kathleen Davis, M.D., an integrative dermatologist in New York City, says that contact dermatitis from p-Phenylenediamine (PPD), a known allergen, can result in temporarily swollen eyelids or rashes around the hairline. Since
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Low-Calorie, High-Satisfaction: 10 Splendid Spring Salads
By Martha Stewart | Author Blog Posts – Wed, Apr 10, 2013 5:21 PM EDTA spring salad can be as simple as tender greens tossed with vinaigrette, or you can step it up by adding seasonal treats like peas, asparagus, radishes, and baby artichokes.
In Season: arugula, Bibb lettuce, Boston lettuce, mache, and mesclun are available year-round but thrive in the cooler weather of spring and fall.
What to Look For: Leaves should be bright and fresh looking. Choose crisp lettuces that are free of blemishes.
How to Store: Lettuce should be washed and thoroughly dried in a salad spinner to remove any excess moisture. Refrigerate washed-and-dried greens in an airtight plastic bag for three to five days.
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Read More »from Low-Calorie, High-Satisfaction: 10 Splendid Spring SaladsWhat better way to show the world how much you love your furry friend than by carrying a tote featuring their face? Show em' how much you love em' with one of these cute canine crafts.
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Read More »from Wear Your Pet on Your SleeveEstablish the Basics
Organization is key to make hosting a breeze. There are five questions to answer to get started: What is the date? How many guests will be there? What is the location? What type of party will it be? What is your budget?
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Read More »from Party-Planning GuideThey're so cute -- and so messy. Avoid the frustrations of a new pooch with prevention tips and our advice for canine-proofing your home.
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Read More »from Clean-House Tips for Pet OwnersEveryone loves blueberry muffins for breakfast and buttercream-topped cupcakes for dessert, but muffin pans can turn out some other exciting options as well, both savory and sweet.
1. Mini Deep-Dish Pizzas
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Yield Makes 6
Ingredients
Olive oil, for muffin pan
All-purpose flour, for rolling
1/2 pound homemade or store-bought pizza dough, in 6 pieces
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (4 ounces)
1 large tomato, coarsely chopped
Desired toppings, such as cooked vegetables, pineapple and ham, or pepperoniDirections
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1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly brush 6 standard muffin cups with oil. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out each dough piece to a 6-inch round. Fill each cup with 1 round, gently pressing dough into bottom and sides of cup. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Sprinkle each dough cup with 1 tablespoon each cheese and tomato. Add desired toppings and anotherFour Egg Games for an Unforgettable Easter Party
By Martha Stewart | Parenting – Fri, Mar 22, 2013 2:51 PM EDT
Sure, the traditional Easter egg hunt is an exciting event, but why end the outdoor festivities there? This holiday, let kids do what they love to do -- play with their food -- a little while longer, and add eggs to well-known games for fun that's hard to beat.
The games are easy to set up, and most of the activities can be played with the decorated eggs left over from the egg hunt. All of them use hard-boiled eggs to keep things from becoming too messy. With just a few other supplies such as balloons and spoons, you'll be able to quickly get these games cracking.
Relay Races
Turn your backyard into a racetrack. Divide kids into two teams. At one end of the yard, mark a starting line for each team with a set of balloons tied to a stake that you have driven into the ground. At the other end, drive a stake with another set of balloons into the ground for each team. Have the teams stand behind their starting lines, and give every kid a plastic spoon and each team only
Read More »from Four Egg Games for an Unforgettable Easter PartyFeeling left behind by the grow-your-own-food revolution because you live in a gardenless apartment or have a postage-stamp yard? Take heart: Anyone with a sunny windowsill, patio, or balcony can cultivate edibles. In fact, choosing plants that are nourishing, delicious, and beautiful is the ultimate way to maximize limited space, whether you're working with one little window box or several large containers.
Read More »from How to Give Pets Pills
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If you've ever tried giving medication to your pet, whether it's heartworm medication or an antibiotic, you know how difficult it can be. In an online survey conducted February 2008, nearly 70 percent of all respondents indicated they've had difficulty "pilling" their pets.
The Best Spot in the Mouth to Place the Pill
For a pill or capsule, you have to reach inside the mouth and get it over the base of the tongue. Then you quickly hold the pet's mouth closed and gently give a puff of air in the pet's face/nostrils that will cause the pet to swallow reflexively.
What to Do for a Dog's Sensitive Mouth
It's not natural for most dogs to have their mouth pried open. Plus some dogs might have dental disease and it's painful when their mouth is opened. There are products that the dog or cat will consume readily, thinking of them as a treat, not a treatment. These type of products include those produced from a compounding pharmacy such as flavored tablets or tasty liquids with the
Read More »from Make Your Own Dog Treats
Martha Stewart
These homemade biscuits are sure to make an impression. Pups will beg for more of these wholesome treats!
Ingredients
Makes about 2 dozen
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup brewer's yeast
2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Combine flour, wheat germ, brewer's yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Place canola oil in a large bowl. Add flour mixture to oil in 3 additions, alternating with 1 cup stock; mix until combined.
2. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 2 minutes (dough will be sticky). Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out rounds using a 2-inch fluted cutter. Transfer to baking sheets. Make an indentation toward the bottom of 1 circle using your thumb, then press dough to make an arch of 4 small circles on top of the thumbprint using the tip of your pinky. Repeat with
