Martha University

Martha Stewart is a firm believer in the old adage, a place for everything and everything in its place. Follow Martha's tips for organizing your home and you'll gain a sense of control over your household: You'll learn to add a new level of efficiency to your daily life, and you might even save money with belongings that are maintained well. This video tackles the organization of seven key, central areas of the home -- from clothes and linen closets, to bathrooms and basement shelves, to ... more

Cupcakes have grown up from the kids' party to an any-occasion dessert. It's because they're easy to make and delicious, and because cupcakes are a delightful palette for your creativity. And who would you trust more than entertaining expert Martha Stewart to show you how to decorate these little hand-held bundles of goodness? Here, you'll find fun, festive decorating tips and tricks designed to make the most of your own personal inspiration and ideas. With these video how-to ... more

Master homekeeper Martha Stewart offers many wonderful ideas on the basics of decorating to create the most comfortable, livable home for you. Let Martha explain the classic fundamentals of decorating: Once you've gotten the basic floor plan and furnishings arranged, you'll be ready to add the personal touches that make a house a home. With Martha's excellent how-to explanations, you might be inspired to paint a dresser, hang a wall of pictures, or find the perfect lampshade or window ... more

Anything you collect is potential material for a scrapbook: business cards, photos, maps and brochures, even quick sketches that capture an unforgettable moment. Let lifestyle expert Martha Stewart show you how to beautifully assemble your memories into a unique keepsake. This video collection covers the basics of organizing your mementos, necessary tools and materials, glues, and adhesives, basic layout tips and tricks, and general presentation styles. Once you master these introductory ... more

Join Martha Stewart and her mother, "Big Martha" Kostyra, as they re-create 17 time-honored family recipes, many handed down from Martha's Polish grandmothers. From traditional American comfort foods such as mac and cheese and meatloaf, to Polish-American favorites such as sauerbraten, borscht, and cabbage pierogi, Martha and her mother prepare foods and share ideas and cooking tips you're sure to enjoy. Learn how to roll and shape the knotted dough for scrumptious chruschiki cookies, ... more

Certain foods evoke a deep sense of the essential comforts of home. Watch as one of our country's most respected cooks and homekeepers, Martha Stewart, reveals her recipe secrets for creating everyone's favorite comfort-food dishes. With these recipes in hand, you'll always have something luscious to cook up for friends and family. Learn how to establish your own family traditions around these classic, home-style recipes: Discover the secret ingredient for a crunchy chicken coating, and ... more

This packet features highlights from some of Martha's most favorite audience videos, and touches on a variety of household and homemaking topics. As such, it forms a complete video curriculum for mastering the art of homekeeping. Decorating Basics and Organizing for Beginners help set up the home with ease and style; Essential Comfort Foods and Cupcake Decorating 101 give tips on creating beautiful and delicious family favorites. Keep the kids occupied during vacation with fun games and ... more

Martha Stewart offers a video filled with many wonderful ideas for summertime crafting with the kids. It's a great way to work side-by-side with your kids as they master valuable skills such as how to use basic tools and materials, and it will help build their confidence in the act of creating. Plus, it's a fun, engaging, and easy way to lure them away from the TV and computer. Martha's simple, creative activities will ignite their imaginations as they make crafts and games using ... more

Watch Martha Stewart conjure up some wonderfully wicked tricks with this complete video packet, featuring all three of our spirited Halloween bundles: Halloween Tricks-and-Treats and Bags, Halloween Costumes and Makeup, and Pumpkin-Carving Ideas and Decorations. Here, in a treasure trove of the spooky and sweet, Martha unearths her secrets for frightfully good party foods, decorations to die for, and dastardly disguises. Watch Martha demonstrate recipes for such ghastly delights as chocolate ... more

When planning a spirited Halloween celebration, you'll love this video compendium of some of Martha's favorite ideas and recipes. Welcome friends and fiends alike with spook-tacular white-chocolate ghosts, severed-finger cookies, pumpkin tartlets, and Halloween-themed lollipops and cookies. Martha also casts her magical spell on a traditional popcorn-ball recipe. And for your gaggle of villains out for a night of trick-or-treating, she conjures up a dastardly sweet carry-all -- a pillowcase ... more

The rituals of Halloween are typically a family affair: Carving a pumpkin is one of those kid-inclusive activities that's sure to create long-held memories of a frightfully fun day. Watch Martha and her team demonstrate easy pumpkin-carving techniques -- the proper tools for each task go a long way in creating a uniquely ghoulish or decorative carving. Features include an elegant and sophisticated Halloween lantern, pumpkin creatures, and a pumpkin snake. And if you're looking to host people in ... more

Here's a bundle of fun for Halloween heaven with the kids featuring easy-to-make, economical costume ideas. Create dress-up attire using items you might find around the house or in the supermarket: tin foil, paper and plastic bags, paper doilies, coffee filters, candy wrappers, and aluminum pans. Watch as Martha and her team transform little ones into baby chickens, princesses, and cowboys. There's even a no-sew witch costume. And since the best costumes typically incorporate special makeup, the ... more