Natural dry shampoo has been one of the many products women have been using in lieu of a traditional dry shampoo. Women are even making their own versions at home with products from their pantry. Remember those days when we all used to use good old baby powder? Let’s be honest: It worked like a charm. However, what if you’re just not ready to make the transition to a natural dry shampoo?...

According to our survey results, natural hair gives women freedom; makes them feel empowered and confident in their own skin. It made them feel proud of their heritage. In a way, hair is all about accepting who we are. Our natural hair is part of our identity, legacy and it deserves to be celebrated. What makes your hair unique and how impacts your natural hair identity Do you feel your hair is a strong part of your identity?...

Informed by the latest research and combining cutting-edge insights from psychology, economics, neuroscience, and medicine, The Willpower Instinct explains exactly what willpower is, how it works, and why it matters. The book’s official release date is December 29th. The book will be available in hardcover and Kindle editions. Click here to pre-order the book.

However, we also believe that we need to be intentional about our marriages, and you might be surprised how small, consistent efforts can make a huge difference in your relationship. Read one each month and watch how your marriage strengthens and transforms in a year! Books That Will Transform Your Marriage These books can be game-changers for struggling marriages. But remember, even strong, happy marriages can be strengthened, and there is always more to learn....

Your job isn’t to berate yourself for this, but to simply acknowledge the wandering and come back to the meditation. If you find it difficult to resist criticizing yourself, consider this: If you weren’t mindful, you wouldn’t even know you’d wandered off. What’s important is that you came back to the present moment. Working with the wandering mind offers three benefits: You’re training the brain: Every time you bring the mind back from wandering, you’re building the muscle of concentration....

Are you new to our FABULOUS ‘Love on the Run’ posts? No worries! See what they are all about and what you have missed by clicking here: LOVE ON THE RUN INTRO. PRESENTING: Our ‘Love on the Run’ tip for you this week! For some other great date ideas that can literally be THROWN together, check out more of our “Love on the Run” Posts! Here is one by Angie: Check for 100 Kisses and Becca’s Download a Quick Surprise....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. She was able to make all my Prom-Posal dreams come true with this interactive invite. It’s a dot-to-dot for your sweetie!! Because the print is that luscious dark navy, you’re going to want to include a white or silver gel pen or paint marker. If you want to go to extremes {we’re thinking sticky notes all over the car, balloons filling the inside, you know, the usual} go for it!...

This simple wave style is perfect to add to your bank of grown-up hairstyles. Here’s how you can achieve the look: The Polished Wave for Any Hair Length 1. The Long Wave This wave style has been an iconic look ever since its retro heyday back in the twenties. To achieve, it’s all about using the right curling tool. Prep clean, straight hair with a serum like TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Shine Serum for shine and brush through to evenly distribute....

The results of this experiment were recently published in The Journal of Cosmetic Science in a paper titled Insights in Human Hair Curvature by Proteome Analysis of Two Distinct Hair Shapes. This research was conducted by Evelyne Maes, Fraser Bell, Charles Hefer, Ancy Thomas, Duane Harland, Alasdair Noble, Jeffrey Plowman, Stefan Clerens, and Anita Grosvenor. Proteomics and the Impact on Curly Hair Nexxus’ innovative research has led to the creation of some of the most popular curly hair product releases of the last year....

Jack Kornfield, Ron Siegel, Tara Brach, Michael Yapko, Richard Schwartz, Mark Epstein, and Sharon Salzberg will lead you through an exploration of the strengths and limitations of two of the world’s most influential wisdom traditions, offering practical insights for your therapeutic practice and personal life. Click here to register. Do so by midnight, Friday, December 30th for early-bird savings.

* * * * * * * * * * First, let me tell you first of all that I am in a Women’s Bible Study class. Most of us though are actually married and yesterday I shared a message on dating your spouse. The girls loved it! The first question they had after I told them some ideas and some dates I had done was, “is he reciprocating?” and my answer, “no he’s not, yet....

Looking for the cutest ways to style a razor pixie? Check out these looks below! Ways to Style the Cool Razor Here are five gorgeous ways you can style the razor pixie haircut! 1. Shaved Sides Pixie Cut For the perfect edgy look try a razor pixie cut with intricate shaved sides. With this look, you can try all types of fun shapes and styles. With so much of your scalp being exposed with this style, make sure you keep it oiled up and moisturized with Suave Professionals Castor Oil & Mango Butter for Natural Hair and Scalp Oil....

“I wish every pregnant woman had the opportunity to take this class,” Tower Ewers says. “Whether you’re at home or in the hospital, having a caesarian or are doing natural childbirth, it’s enabling to know how to be present and be okay with whatever your circumstance is.” Our minds usually dwell in the past and the future. In the birthing room, this can mean that a woman gets wrapped up in fear of the next round of contractions instead of resting or gathering her energy between them....

CIHM is partnering with the Madison Metropolitan School District to bring the practice of mindfulness into classrooms to help students improve their academic performance, nurture their emotional well-being, and bolster their behavior. Read the press release. Learn more about the pilot study with fifth grade students and teachers. You might also want to check out the August issue of Mindful magazine. We talk to CIHM’s chair, renowned neuroscientist Richie Davidson, about how his research on how we can change our brains for the better has such huge—and promising—implications....

The truth is that happiness is a big part of health. The pleasure we get from food goes a long way toward helping us celebrate, remember, and even soothe ourselves. Emotional eating is so often maligned, but it is actually an evolution-based process that serves up a bounty of neurochemicals designed to help us feel good. In a world where many of us have access to an abundance of food, mindful eating can help us maintain a balance between momentary pleasure and genuine nourishment of body and mind....

“Being in nature, walking, cycling, and running.”“Simply listening, to engage in my world and to be fully present in my own life.”“Drinking tea with a loved one.”“Meditating and practicing qigong.”“Daily writing. Sharing my voice connects with my inner wisdom in a way that surprises me.”“Going back to bed in the middle of the day if I need it.” What is the biggest personal benefit of having purpose in your life?...

Chic and Easy Ribbon Hairstyles 1. The Chic Ponytail One of the easiest and cutest ways to create ribbon styles are on ponytails. If you’re not in the mood to pull out all of your hair tools to create a super fancy style, you can stick with this. Brush your hair back with a handy boar-bristled brush and use Bed Head by TIGI Wax Stick to help smooth any flyaways....

Whereas Senegalese twists use a shiny, slightly heavier weave, Havana twists use a particular kind of weave that’s more textured. It’s also lighter, which means Havana twists can afford to be bigger and fuller-looking without being too heavy on the head. This peculiarity results in awesome, chunky rope twists that can range from mid-length to past the waist. Havana twists can be done by a professional or totally D.I.Y.’ed, if you want to save yourself a couple hundred bucks....

My clients (some kids and some adults contemplating their upbringing) very much wish more people who were charged with their care had learned how to see and reach “behind” their behavior. While they may have indeed misbehaved, and while they may acknowledge the need for consequences for these actions, they just want people to understand what was really driving things—an unseen inner landscape of turmoil and stress. Consider this anecdote from my co-author who bravely shares his experience as a young student....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Shopping Ice Skating Frozen Hot Cocoa Dessert Visit a Bookstore Discuss your Beliefs about Destiny Sexy Dot-to-Dot Serendipity Date Ideas Back to the movie! After meeting Christmas shopping, Sara and Jonathan go and have a treat at a cafe called Serendipity 3. It’s a real cafe in NYC. He leaves his scarf and they both end up back there and decide from there to go ice skating....