In 2004, Aldrich herself received the news that her husband, Gordon, had a tumor in his spinal column. It’s a day she vividly remembers. “It was the middle of a Friday afternoon,” she recalls. “Our lives had been changed forever, and we wanted information fast, and to start fighting Gordon’s cancer right away. To add to the pressure, he was in terrible pain that needed immediate attention. After hours of bargaining and begging, we were told that our earliest chance for an appointment was still four weeks out....

In the study, Mindfulness-Based Attention Training (MBAT) co-developers Dr. Amishi Jha, Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Contemplative Neuroscience Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative at the University of Miami, and Scott Rogers, founder and director of the Institute for Mindfulness Studies and the University of Miami School of Law’s Mindfulness in Law Program, were curious to see whether professional trainers who work with military personnel but have no background in mindfulness, could successfully teach MBAT to soldiers....

The Best Deep Conditioner for Dry Hair Suave’s 2 minute super conditioner line is one of our latest and best discoveries for the best deep conditioner for dry hair. Formulated with hydrating components, this conditioner line is the answer to all of your brittle and damaged needs. Both of the conditioners within this line work to save your strands and help give your hair the extra TLC it needs to be stronger, healthier and enhanced in luster....

Think you’re destined to respond the same way to the same old triggers? While understanding the science to turn around your bad mood can be helpful, as well as mindfulness practices, sometimes lending a good old helping hand does the trick, too. Caroline Adams Miller is a Maryland-based author and psychologist specializing in Applied Positive Psychology. She says one of the easiest ways to rebound from a bad mood is to help someone out....

Although you can go all boho all year long, some styles are better for spring and summer, simply because flower crowns bloom better when it’s warm, right? Read on for some creative inspirations: 25 Charming Boho Hairstyles We Can’t Wait to Try 1. Beachy Curls It’s hard to get more boho than with the classic beachy wave/curl style. When hair is damp, spritz Nexxus Diametress Volume Lavish Body Gel Spray all over hair, and then scrunch hair and let air-dry....

To help you make V-day extra special this year, we put together a really fun Valentine’s Day Decor Date Night that you can enjoy once the month begins, helping you to bring that extra romance into your home! Essentially, we created printable decor items that you and your spouse can create together and hang around the house. Hello romance! Some of these will be customizable, so you can have fun making these decorations your own....

Your Scalp Care Guide Scalp Health for Weighed-Down Strands If you feel like you’ve tried every trick but your strands continue to feel weighed down no matter what you do, your best option is trying a scalp scrub. A scalp scrub will help get rid of any build-up on your scalp, which could be weighing down your strands. I love using Nexxus Clean & Pure Invigorating Detox Scalp Scrub. After I use it, there’s definitely a noticeable difference in my hair....

Playing these awesome FREE Cootie Catchers for adults will be much more than just a childhood game with your sweetie. These cootie catcher sayings for adults will be sure to get the night started right! A nostalgic and sexy evening, coming right up! We have not just one but THREE games thanks to our incredibly talented Elizabeth. She designed these darling printables that will be sure to make your date night both intimate and nostalgic!...

How to Style Your Short Hair for Fall Wear it straight. Grab your hair straightener and spend the requisite five minutes needed to straighten your shoulder-brushing locks. Be sure to protect your hair with Nexxus Promend Heat Protecting Mist before you straighten to ensure you don’t do damage to your strands. Wear your cropped style short, straight and sleek for maximum edginess. Wear it wavy. Alternatively, you can use your hair straightener to create flat iron waves for a more textured and laid-back look....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Before we get into all the details, have you seen our DIY Star Gazing Video? This stargazing hack is the perfect creative companion to this date night! Who knew a kiddie pool could be so comfortable?! Summer nights are my favorite time of the year! It is so important to make the most of them before they’re gone....

A Romantic Summer Date Hairstyle Choose your wash duo wisely. Start with a volumizing shampoo and conditioner to make the most of your just-out-of-the-shower texture. Washing your hair with TIGI Copyright Custom Care Volume Shampoo and Conditioner will give your strands some oomph and ensure that your air-dried look includes some major volume. Wash and condition your hair as you normally do and lightly towel dry your hair after you get out of the shower....

Whether you fried the ends of your hair while laying out in the sun or your summer began with previously damaged strands, these options will restore your hair to tip-top shape. Prepare for one last taste of those coveted vacation vibes before you jump into back-to-school season, and use this as an excuse for a night spent at home pampering yourself. We promise that your hair will thank you—not to mention the added bonus of feeling a little less guilty for all those afternoons laying out!...

One of the great things about this trend is how easy it is to recreate. Gone are the days when we have the patience or energy to spend a long time wrestling with our strands to create an intricate style. This look is quick, easy, and super trendy. 5 Ways to Wear Tendrils Hair Read on to get inspired by 5 ways to wear tendrils hair: 1. Classic Tendrils Hair This classic iteration of this 90s style is one of our favorite ways to wear the look....

And since such an event was undoubtedly going to bring a whole host of incredible people from all walks of life, we couldn’t resist making an appearance too. We sent Shaquille Dunbar with his keen eye and camera to capture the best styles from the weekend and the crowd did not disappoint. Click through the gallery above to view all the looks or scroll down for our favorite styles from the whole weekend....

If you’re a fellow scavenger hunt fanatic, you’re in luck. We are taking one of everyone’s favorite activities and adding a little bit of spice to it with our Sexy Scavenger Hunt! We have some super fun scavenger hunt ideas for adults below and are including free printables to go along with it, of course. Essentially, there’s nothing better than a little hunt to rev things up in the bedroom!...

Have you seen all those super adorable Giving Plates being pinned on Pinterest? We loved the idea so much we wanted to make an even simpler version that you could duplicate in a snap, so we came up with The Giving Jar. Our pal, Jennafer from Oh, Creative One helped us by designing these sophisticated labels which makes creating your jar so quick and easy! Can you tell how much care goes into her designs?...

Many of us are motivated to try or buy a new hair care product after we’ve heard someone else with a similar hair type sing its praises. Below we’ve rounded up some of our new favorite hair products in hopes that it will make your hair care product shopping much easier. Read on to get the scoop from our latest hair care product picks. Editors’ Picks: Hair Care Product Picks We’re Currently Obsessed With!...

What do you do when you encounter something that really scares you? 30% Can’t move an inch—but they’re dying to get away. Thankfully, another 24% have already made it outta the room! 13% have a compulsion to get their feet off the floor—especially in a theater, and 10% scream like a bear cub calling for its mother. Some answers we liked: • Hold my breath • DO SOMETHING—move, yell, grab my husband!...

It’s wonderful that her poetry has won numerous awards including the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award as well a Lannan Literary Award for lifetime achievement –but, it’s it hard for me to imagine that any of these rewards as prestigious as they may be, were at the top of her dream list. Her ecstasy is palatable in far more simple prizes, like watching a grasshopper eating sugar out of the palm of her hand....