Heat damage can render hair rough and unmanageable—two things no one wants to face with the weekend looming near. And although we’re being good about showering our locks with love and affection and conditioning treatments, these things take time to take effect, and in the meantime, we’re missing out. Jolly good times and super-cute hairstyles are waiting to be experienced! The next best thing? Styling around it. Luckily (or not?...
Economists with the World Economic Forum warned about this trend in their 2013 report on risks to the global economy. Viral rumors, they cautioned, could have devastating impacts as they spread across social media. Now, America is so divided that liberals and conservatives won’t agree on basic facts. One of the only things they will agree on is how much they disdain hearing each other’s point of view. These polarized views compel social media users—both liberal and conservative—to help spread fake news by ignoring facts....
But getting natural black hair to lighten to blonde is time intensive. So make good friends with your hairstylist and prep a few snacks because it will likely take several sessions. The end resulting blonde afro? Totally worth it. Read on to see our top blonde afro hair ideas. 1. Bronde Balayage Afro Bronde hair is a forever fave color. It’s really gone by so many different names over the years, but no one can deny that brown and blonde look beautiful together....
Haircuts for Long Hair that Aren’t Super Boring 1. Long & Blunt Long hair and layers are basically BFFs. So when’s the last time you saw long hair with a straight blunt cut? We love this lengthy look with such a precise cut as this is one of those haircuts for long hair best suited to gals with thin hair. Because long hair can get bulky (hence the layers), a blunt cut lets finer-haired women rock some length hair and have it look nice and thick....
7 Long Men’s Hairstyles For Thick Hair 1. Braided Ponytail Howe we love the three-strand-braid. It’s simple enough, once you get used to it. Or, if you’re so lucky to have a gal around when you’re getting ready in the morning you can always ask for a little help in the braiding department. A braid like this would only take a couple of minutes to do. Make it even easier on yourself by pulling all of your hair into a low ponytail first, then braiding the tail....
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. From crafts to activities, there are SO many fun things to do on a playdate covered right here! We even found some awesome ideas for playdates for toddlers and baby playdates too. We decided to scour the web and find the absolute best playdate ideas for moms and kids!! Altogether, we rounded up 101 great ideas to entertain the kiddos!...
Flat Iron Mistakes That Are Bad For Your Hair (& Style) 1. Don’t straighten your already straightened hair. This is one of the flat iron mistakes that has us cringing at our younger selves. If you have straight hair, or mostly straight hair, or even hair that is just a bit wavy, you don’t necessarily need to flat iron your hair. You can (and should!) use a flat iron to create curls or waves, but if your hair is on the straight side, you are less likely to damage your hair if you blow-dry it straight....
Sexy Stocking Stuffers Date Night Kit Contents Your printable stocking stuffers for husband and wife kit has everything you need to create the perfect sexy stocking and it is SO easy to use! All you need is a stocking and a private place to hang it. Starting at the beginning of December, the two of you will fill it with sexy items you think you’ll both enjoy. This is an all-month-long endeavor so no rush and no peeking at what the other person’s put in!...
A 10-Minute Gratitude Practice to Notice, Shift, and Rewire Audio recorded by Priti Patel. Begin by finding a comfortable seat, your eyes can either be closed or open with a soft gaze for this practice. Be sure that you’re sitting comfortably and to the best of your ability, see if you can sit with a straight spine. To find that perfect point of balance, you might sway back and forth as well as side to side until you find your ideal seat....
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We have the perfect idea to get you all caught up! A Few of My Favorite Things condensed cards, as well as a lengthened version, will get you up to date and no longer second-guessing. On top of that, to take you back to the days of asking anything and soaking up all of their answers, we created pages of Ask Me Anything questions! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links....
Next time you are in nature, see if you can shift from a state of doing into a state of being. The key difference between exercise and movement is that when you move with the intention of exercise, you quickly enter a state of doing. Movement is free-flowing and allows you to enter a state of being. The benefits are vast when you allow yourself to be one with the nature you choose, connecting and moving with gratitude....
This approach to sharing mindfulness draws on the elements of nature. Often, we reflect on the beauty and serenity of the natural world out there, and overlook our own beautiful nature. This exercise introduces children to ways of seeing the strength and beauty of nature within themselves, offering a short practice to help relax and observe their experience. Mindfulness Practice for Preschoolers: Be Like Nature When we go outside we can see and feel so many wonderful things....
Ammi’s Adventures: Stones Listen to the Story: Hi! I’m Ammi. My name means “the whole world is inside of me,” and I think it’s true: I carry the whole world in my mind and heart and body. I know you do, too! I like to play games, explore, and discover what makes me, me. I’m so glad we’re together on this journey! I love stones. I love rocks, crystals, and fossils....
If Spring has your man jumping in puddles and playing in the mud, then we have the PERFECT gift that will clean him up and having him jumping into bed with you instead! This darling, April Showers gift basket is full of his bathroom favorites that will take on a whole new meaning! Our sassy printables will help you create the perfect gift basket that will have you and your spouse partaking in some clean (and dirty) fun all Spring long!...
The entrepreneur, we’ll call him Sam, led a fast-growing company of around 150 people, and during the time we’d worked together he’d gracefully navigated his company through a significant shift in focus. Given his nearly 20 years in the CEO seat and his natural leadership abilities, he played a mentor role to the other entrepreneurs in the group. He was calm in stressful situations, and no matter how boisterous the group, the others listened when he spoke....
Practice Patience “Hurry up and wait” is perhaps the mantra that best captures modern air travel. Hustle to the airport to wait in line for your tickets. Rush down the hall to wait in the security line. Hurry off the airplane, only to wait at the luggage carousal, before you rush outside to wait for your ride. Why not smooth over the roller coaster with some mindfulness and compassion? Every time you’re stuck in a line there’s an opportunity for practice (instead of the habitual reach for the phone)....
Sessions will feature a myriad of topics including: The Biology and Psychology of Ethical Behavior, Human Emotions, Love and Sex, and The Future of Being Human. Richie Davidson from the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds will be discussing human emotions, as well as others speaking on topics including love and sex and ethical behavior. (Read the lineup here.) To register for the conference, click here. (You can like the conference on Facebook, too, or follow their updates on Twitter....
Read on to get details on what eczema is, what you can use at home and what to do if nothing seems to be working at all—and don’t worry, many of us have been there! Eczema Shampoo: What Eczema is and What to Use At Home From learning what exactly eczema is to what shampoos help treat it, learn more about the skin condition below. What is eczema? Leon Van Gorkom: “Seborrheic dermatitis is a form of eczema that tends to be oily, scaly, flaky, and yellowish in color....
