And if you aren’t already humming some Fiddler on the Roof under your breath, then I haven’t done my job! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. How to Have Traditions Family traditions are so important. They can be an incredible way to stretch back in time to your ancestors and forward to your posterity. They create intense family bonds and an exciting yearly structure that is necessary for kids to feel most stable....

How to Create Messy Bun Hairstyles for Men

Looks can be deceiving though, as this fish plait is surprisingly low-maintenance. This look is also super versatile, as it paves the way for some chic updos like a low bun. This half-futuristic, half-folksy braid that’s been having a major renaissance seriously takes less than five minutes, hand to heart. Fishtail Braid Tutorial #1: How to Fishtail Braid That said, we put together five different tutorials on how to achieve the fishtail braid....

If you answered “ME!” then we’ve got the perfect summertime date for you! The best part? This date can be just for you and your sweetie, a group date with friends, or even a family date to take the kids tubing! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. River Tubing Digital Invitations Of course we couldn’t create a date centered around river tubing without providing a cute invitation for you to send out!...

“I think the average workday is not mindful,” he said. “It’s full of ongoing distraction, mistrust, multitasking, a wide range of emotions that can change from a text to a cell phone call to a Slack message.” In an interview with Greater Good Science Center, he explained how modern offices produce a domino-effect of distraction, which is damaging to everyone involved. “People [distract] each other all the time: They go into each other’s offices and cubes—Can I interrupt you?...

While mindfulness might seem simple, it’s not necessarily all that easy. The real work is to make time every day to just keep doing it. Here’s a short practice to get you started: That’s it! That’s the practice. You go away, you come back, and you try to do it as kindly as possible. Read More Mindful Staff January 6, 2023 Diana Winston February 26, 2016

I think we all remember that spark that made us fall in love with our spouse… But sometimes, after an argument or fight we can forget why we adore and care for our spouse. Or even worse, as life goes on we get busy, stressed, and overwhelmed. The spark fades and we grow further apart as time goes on. This is a real struggle that the majority of couples face at one point in their life....

The look features some natural-looking clip-on hair extensions refined to the desired fringe length—ideally in a soft, curved, half-moon shape that’s slightly longer and wispier at the temples—for maximum blendage with your real hair. Speaking of real hair, we also zeroed in on the ideal haircut for wearing hair extensions for bangs. The popular celebrity consensus: What else but the West Coast shag? Yup, the sleeper hit hairstyle of the summer goes strong for fall, and we’re not surprised at all: Its texture versatility gives it a true ease of wear, and the cut’s soft, allover layers merge perfectly with a full fringe....

This whole date is about being a fool in love and rushing in! You are going to sweep your sweetie off their feet with a rushed date. Are you ready for April Fools?! I am not the friend who posts all of the amazing pranks that they pulled on everyone all over Facebook. I’m just not that funny or clever, ha! Although I’m not sharing a prank, I have a fun, fast, and foolish date prepared for the two of you!...

* * * * * * * * I once heard a marriage therapist say, “Does your spouse wonder why he proposed? Or are you re-thinking when you said I DO?” For some reason that statement has always stood out to me. I have often wondered if I am doing everything in my power to make our marriage the best it can be. After 5 years, 2 kids, 6 moves, 2 homes and countless, ” I Love You’s,” I think that my marriage is really the best....

What It’s Not I’ve spent eight years with people who were in various stages of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Although my hospice patients in San Francisco were all in the later stages, I heard painful stories from their families of how people reacted to them when they still could function with some help. From others who are in the earlier stages, I heard identical stories involving relatives, long-time friends, and close colleagues who drifted away or interacted with them as if they : – Stepped back into their childhood – Possessed the mind of a developmentally delayed child....

Listen to the full conversation: The NYPD Health and Wellness Section Barry Boyce: Often health and wellness are divided into physical health and mental health. At Mindful, we like to think in terms of the intersection of those two aspects of wellness and how they’re interrelated as a whole. How do you view that in the Health and Wellness Section of the NYPD? Eynat Naor: That’s definitely how we view it....

During the summer, it oftentimes behooves us to be a little more daring with your hair choices. From that short cut you’ve always wanted to try to a lighter color you’ve been dying to rock, you seriously have so many choices. So what better time to hop on the quarantine bandwagon by trying light pink strands? Keep scrolling to check out ways to style this color and how to care for it:...

Isn’t technology incredible? I swear every time I buy a new toy for myself or my hubby, the next day it is outdated! The most incredible invention… the smart phone. And seems like everyone has one these days. I used to wonder what it would be like to have a cell phone {many years ago}, my dad had one of those bricks that was strictly for car use and it was the coolest thing ever!...

Long Hairstyles for Women: How to Switch Up Your Look 1. Length + Texture = The Perfect Messy Knot Take advantage of the volume you can only achieve with hair this long and coil it on the top of your head for a ballerina-esque top knot. To achieve this look, tease the crown of your hair for maximum volume and focus on pulling pieces out around your face. Pull the pieces down before you secure the knot so that you can visualize what it will look like when you’re all finished....

Digital devices can quickly become a distraction in a marriage, but we’ve thought of a way for you to utilize your smart phone to strengthen your marriage! A while back, we brought you 365 Love Text Messages to send to your sweetie. Our readers LOVED the ease and simplicity of flirting with their spouse via text so much that we have created a SECOND version just for you! We are proud to announce that we have 365 MORE flirty love text messages to spark some romance!...

1. Know your body A simple body scan is a great way to tap into the power of your body. Lay down, close your eyes, and get curious about the sensations you’re feeling—like tingling, warmth, coolness, tension—and become intimate with them as they shift and change from your feet to your head. 2. Cut stress with regular check-ins Throughout the day our bodies tend to accumulate stress. Do hourly checkins, taking a deep breath and noticing where tension arises—maybe in the brow, jaw, shoulders, or abdomen....

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