Martha Stewarts adorable halloween costumes

Frog and Princess


Flapper


Pillowcase Pumpkin



3 Peas in a Pod

Rockabilly refashion and rainbow canapies

Refrigerator Chalkboard!
Such a great idea! From the Crafty Brain of Martha Stuart.


Make a Rainbow Canopy for Your Child's Room - More DIY How To Projects

I am so excited to make this and hang it on my ugly fences in the back yard. Now it can have somewhat of a lovely purpose!

VERTICAL VEGETABLES: "Grow up" in a small garden and confound the cats! - More DIY How To Projects

Such a cute swimsuit and skirt. My only hope is that I will look just as good in them as the lovely Threadbanger model.

Learn how to make Wall-e out of recycled materials on Filth Wizardry's Blog! It is so 100% awesome!



Orange-Coconut Macaroons



Orange-Coconut Macaroons and more delicious recipes, smart cooking tips, and video demonstrations on marthastewart.com

These delectable one-bowl wonders mix up in a matter of minutes.

Holistic Pregnancy and Crafty Crochet

Cristen Andrews of shares with us her plastic bag crafts and shows us how to get started with crocheting plastic bags.

Breastfeeding Benefits to Mother and Child

Unsung Benefits of Breastfeeding
by: Philip J. Goscienski, M.D.

From the Stone Age until just a few generations ago, human infants’ only sustenance was mother’s milk, but modern infant formula seems to be an adequate substitute. After all, infant mortality in Western societies is at historic lows and growth patterns are normal. But is that all there is to it? Could there be other advantages to breastfeeding, both to the mother and to the infant?

Post-delivery stress discomfort.
All those hours of labor may be natural, but they are exhausting and stressful for mom. It’s not so easy on baby, either! First, that cushion of fluid suddenly vanishes in a big gush as labor begins. Then comes the big squeeze as the infant is mashed against the opening of the uterus, and through a birth canal that is so narrow that the baby’s skull elongates just to fit through. It takes a day or so before a newborn’s head gets its normal rounded shape back.

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These thin chocolate cookies with ganache icing dipped into grated coconut make the perfect nests for two or three miniature chocolate eggs.
Bird's Nest Cookies and more delicious recipes, smart cooking tips, and video demonstrations on marthastewart.com

carrot cake cookies

These look so amazing. I am going to try and make these this week! thanks martha stewart!!

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Before being filled, the cookies can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. The filling can be made ahead and chilled for up to 5 days.

Prep: 30 minutes

Total: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

Makes 18

• FOR THE FILLING:
• 2 ounces bar cream cheese, room temperature
• 2 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• FOR THE COOKIES:
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg yolk
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 3/4 cup packed, finely grated, peeled carrots
• 1/3 cup dried currants

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Make filling: With an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add sugar and lemon juice; beat until combined. Cover; chill until firm, at least 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, make cookies: In a large bowl, whisk together butter, sugars, and egg yolk. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, and salt. Add flour mixture to butter mixture; stir until combined. Mix in oats, carrots, and currants.
3. Drop dough by level tablespoons, 2 inches apart, onto prepared baking sheets. Flatten with the palm of your hand. Bake until edges are crisp, rotating baking sheets halfway through, 15 to 18 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.
4. Turn half the cookies over, bottom side up; dollop each with about 1 teaspoon chilled cream-cheese filling. Top with remaining cookies, pressing gently to spread filling to edges. Serve immediately.