Benefits of Castor Oil for Hair 1. What is castor oil? To put it simply, it is the oil pressed from castor beans. This very thick vegetable oil can range from having no color to being very pale. It’s also really thick, and needs to be mixed with another oil to make it useable for your hair. There are quite a few different things that make this oil special. First of all, hair castor oil contains high amounts of ricinoleic acid that can help to keep the hair and scalp moisturized while also strengthening strands....

Not yet?! It’s time you create one and use it for more than just organizing your busy life! Use it to leave love notes and date invites for your sexy spouse! This simple, DIY project is a fun and easy way to utilize free wall space in your home! First, pick a centrally located area you feel comfortable using for notes, invites, greetings and more. Then purchase chalkboard paint. I used Rust-oleum Chalkboard Paint....

A DIY Family Christmas Eve Box …to open up before Santa makes his way down the chimney! So cute, right?! I haven’t gotten to the best part yet, FREE printables! We’ve made it so easy for you to have a DARLING Christmas Eve box for kids and for your whole family to enjoy together. I can’t wait for my little family to open theirs up and see all of the goodies inside....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Everyone knows how hard it is to find the perfect Christmas gift for your hubby (or for any of the men in your life, honestly). You want to get them something good that they wouldn’t typically buy for themselves but something that they will totally use! We’ve collected all of the best gift ideas for every type of man....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. We’ve got 8 categories of school supplies, each including options for various age groups, color preferences, and sizes! BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES #1: BACKPACKS We found animal backpacks that all your little kids will love, rolling bags that will make your walk to school easier, and stylish bags for your teenager! Skip Hop Zoo Backpacks – The most darling little animal backpacks to hold all those back-to-school needs!...

Keep scrolling for inspiration, so you can start showing off some cottagecore hairstyles: What is cottagecore? Breaking it Down If you haven’t heard of cottagecore or maybe you have an idea of what it is, but aren’t completely sure how to join in on the trend, we got you covered! Cottagecore is a style aesthetic associated with puff-sleeve maxi dresses, floral prints, and a romanticized countryside lifestyle with a vintage feel....

We love to play games at our house. We find that a little friendly and flirty competition can give a great boost to our relationship. In our house, we have a whole collection of fun board games that we love to play, but our favorites are always the ones where we have to get a little silly and really interact. That is exactly what you will find in this game....

A cream for curly hair can even replace some products or techniques in your current curly hair care or styling regimen. Instead of co-washing or using a leave-in conditioner to moisturize your curls daily, or every other day before styling, you can simply use a cream for curly hair that will help you with styling, hydration and more! This cream is essentially going to be your one-stop-shop for moisture, definition and shine....

Journaling is not about being a good writer, or even a prolific one. Whether it’s gratitude journaling, bullet journaling, mindful journaling, creative or expressive journaling, stream of consciousness journaling, or keeping a diary, journaling has been recognized to provide multiple mental, physical, and emotional benefits. Research has suggested that the benefits of journal writing include: Improved mood and overall well-being Better management of anxiety and stress Strengthened immunity and physical healingImproved mental sharpness Greater regulation of emotions and emotional processing In addition to these benefits, journaling can be a tool to enhance your state of awareness, increase personal wisdom and insight, encourage feelings of gratitude, assist in self-reflection, and boost your creativity....

We partnered up with CURAGO to bring you… The Best, FREE Family Organization App! Life NEVER seems to slow down, does it? Whether or not you have kids (I have 3!), are married (I am!), working (yep!), going to school, organizing get-togethers, trying to stay in touch with family, or ANYthing else that might fill up your to-do list… if you’re like me then you’ve realized that instead of hoping things might one day slow down… It’s time to start MANAGING life better....

When bicycling long distances, you have to pay attention all the time. What kind of a sound is coming from the chain? What do your tires sound like on the road? Are there cars zooming by you? How thirsty are you? Do you have to go to the bathroom? Is there a shoulder to ride on or do you have to navigate a jagged road? Because if you lose concentration and slide off, you’re going to end up on your ass in a cornfield....

Day 19 already?! Whew! We are just flying through this! But today’s is OH-so cute! MATERIALS NEEDED: Punny Love Notes Printable LOVE CHALLENGE – DAY 19: Sometimes the best way to express your love is with a little CHEESE 😉 These quirky love are chock-full of adorable puns and the cutest designs to go with them! Grab the Punny Love Notes printable and read more about it here! Coming up tomorrow… Shower Love Notes!...

Here we go folks… DAY 25! We are almost done, but we still have some FABULOUS ideas in store! MATERIALS NEEDED: Selfie Date Night printable, an Instagram account and a camera! LOVE CHALLENGE – DAY 25: This low-key date idea combines the excitement of a scavenger hunt with the bonus of taking pictures along the way! And the best part? You will have lots of fun pictures to remember the night!...

This is one of the most common questions I’m asked by people wondering if mindfulness is for them. There’s often a subtext behind the inquiry: most mindfulness courses ask participants to practice for up to 45 minutes a day, the suggestion being that this will be a vital part of the learning process. Forty-five minutes a day seems a lot of work for most people, especially in a culture where sitting still and “doing nothing” for any time at all is unusual....

10 Easy Halloween Hairstyles to Consider 1. Warrior Braids Pair this dramatic style with your most rugged clothes and accessories for a super easy warrior costume. Tease the top of your hair and comb it back for a statement-making faux hawk and braid stray strands on the sides for extra detail and dimension. 2. Little Red Riding Hood Looking for a hairstyle that you can wear to work all day that will seamlessly transition from meetings to a Halloween party?...

Get Smart Researchers at the University of Innsbruck in Austria wanted to study how different meditation styles would affect automatic behaviors. They randomly assigned 73 adults to one of four groups for internally focused meditation, externally focused meditation, open monitoring meditation, or a waitlist control group. All meditation group participants were asked to attend two sessions per week of roughly 30 minutes each for four weeks. The internal meditation group focused on sensations related to breathing....

There are many different forms of intimacy, especially in a marriage. While quality time together and sexual intimacy are so important, we also believe that emotional closeness is a huge and important part of relationship intimacy in marriage. In fact, a study in 2018 found that partners being emotionally accessible to one another was more important than sexual accessibility, especially for women. Another study from 2012 found that emotional intimacy was the biggest predictor of sexual satisfaction in couples with sexual arousal problems....

How to Achieve the Foxy Eyes Trend 1. Section off the top half of your hair. First, prep your hair with some dry shampoo to create a little volume, we recommend Dove Between Washes Clarifying Dry Shampoo. Now, it’s time to get started. To find where exactly you should start gathering, create an imaginary line just above your eye line, create the section from there up. This can be messy, you’ll be taking it down anyway to complete the style....

Made popular back in the ’90s, we originally attribute this edgy, slightly cyber-punky hairstyle to ancient Rome, specifically, Julius Caesar. The cropped, wavy cut with a micro fringe is a look, alright, but on the right facial structure and with the right proportions, it’s definitely got a certain brand of star power. Here at ATH HQ, along with professional stylists, are convinced the caesar haircut is one to keep on your hair radar....

Hi there! My name is Fawn and I write over at The Happy Wives Club! I adore The Dating Divas. Hands down, my favorite blog to read on the web. But I must admit some of their blog posts make me feel incredibly uncreative. Erika’s “Date Wheel,” are you kidding me? How creative was that? I love the thought that went into that one! Unfortunately, my husband, Keith, and I live our lives by our Outlook calendars and have more events and dinners to attend in one month than should be allowed....