A 20-Minute Guided Meditation for Compassion Find a comfortable place to position your body. Whether that’s in a chair, seated on the floor, or even standing, allow your body to be elongated while being both relaxed and attentive. Allow for three gentle and full breaths in and out. Perhaps noticing the sensation of the breath as it travels through the nostrils. Down the throat. Into the lungs and belly. Back out again....

These anniversary signs are a FUN way to record the memories of your first year, month by month, and the big milestone years to come!

But is stress really that bad? If you watch the talk by Health Psychologist Kelly McGonigal on TED, you may be pleasantly surprised. She highlighted a huge piece of research at University of Wisconsin-Madison that shocked many people. The research on 29,000 people over 8 years discovered that your view of stress impacts your health far more than the stress itself. The research found that if you think of stress is always bad for you, then your prediction will come true....

Apple Picking Hair Inspo for the Perfect Fall Day Photoshoot. Prep Hair I knew that I was going to use a hot tool of some sort for my look. So, I needed a heat protectant. I’ve said it before and I’ll said it again, TIGI Copyright Custom Create Heat Protection Spray is my holy grail pre-styling product. This spray keeps my hair safe from frizz and breakage and leaves my hair so soft after any kind of styling....

Give Your Low Knotted Pony a Makeover à la Alice + Olivia SS ’19 Step 1: Wash your hair. Start off by washing your hair with TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Shampoo and Conditioner to create a frizz-free foundation for your hair. After your hair has dried, spray TRESemmé Compressed Micro-Mist Hair Spray Texture Hold Level 1 and brush through. Step 2: Curl your hair. Curl small sections of your hair with a curling iron to create a loose, natural-looking curl pattern throughout....

If you want to try out auburn with blonde highlights, keep scrolling to find out what shades are best for your skin tone and get color and style inspiration for your new look. Best Auburn Hair with Blonde Highlights Shade for Your Skin Tone Wondering which shade of auburn hair is best for your skin tone? Learn here so you can have the most flattering color this season. Pale Skin If you have a very pale to-pale skin tone, stay in the copper and strawberry blonde family....

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But we digress. Important matters are at stake after all—and hopefully, this is the month you finally bite the bullet and get that fringe of your dreams, because trust us, it exists! Scroll down for loads of cool style inspiration. Bangs 2018: Our Current Faves 1. Shaggy Those that took the shag plunge might be wrestling with the in-between stages of their bangs. Our advice? Just skim a little off the ends, please: The curly fringe that comes with the It Girl shag is one of the most painfully envied looks of the season....

Or is it? When we began our mindfulness practice, this quickly turned into one of our core beliefs. We were both stressed out and overwhelmed in our lives—searching desperately for some way to find a greater sense of ease and flow. So, like many in the mindfulness community, we turned to meditation as a way to cultivate calm and eradicate stress. And, in many ways, it worked. But we also noticed that we still got stressed… a lot!...

We understand that many prefer to use products found in their pantry, or products infused with natural ingredients in their head-to-toe beauty regimen. We’re focusing on how you can use honey on your hair and why you should be doing so if you haven’t tried it out just yet. Read on to learn all about the benefits of using honey as a hair mask for your scalp, featuring some tips from Unilever Senior Hair Manager Leon Van-Gorkom....

So what should you look out for when shopping for the best shampoo and conditioner for dry hair? First off, you want your wash and care system to be hydrating, but not greasy and heavy. Proper usage is also key to getting the best results possible. Read on to learn which best shampoos for dry hair you need in your life: The Best Shampoo for Dry Hair: Our Top Picks 1....

When’s the Best Time to Wash Your Hair? It’s worth weighing the pros and cons of whether it’s better to wash your hair day or night before you settle into a routine. Read on to learn more about each option and to inspire your own routine! Nighttime: Many people prefer to wash their hair at night before they head to sleep. This is an ideal option for those who don’t want to use excessive heat on their hair and would rather let their hair dry overnight....

Read on as we discuss some easy ways to style a big curly afro. Wear it loud and proud! 5 Ways to Style a Big Curly Afro 1. The Full-On Big Curly Afro This is by far one of the most popular ways to style natural hair, whether it’s on a teeny-weeny afro or a longer version. When curls are combed out from naturally curly hair, they create a fuller, ’fro-like texture....

This little gift would do wonders for ~That Special WIFE ~ Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. All you have to do is go to Walmart to pick up all of these items! SUPER easy. Find these boxes in the fishing isle or down the hardware isle (they have a better selection and for whatever reason they are SO much cheaper than on the craft isle)....

Our current fave has to be chocolate mauve hair, a rich, medium brown with pinkish undertones. Fans of the shade are calling it everything from “the perfect harmony of tone” to “incredible” on social media; we’re calling it the new rose gold and the one hue to cop in case you need a seasonal upgrade from your ashy pinks. How to Maintain Chocolate Mauve Hair and Other Pink Shades We asked the genius behind this hot trend, colorist, balayage whisperer, and owner of Brooklyn-based salon Brush In Hand Hannah Edelman, about how this mellow yet ultra-pretty look can work for you....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Before we unleash the awesomeness, let’s give a huge holiday shoutout to our own Diva Elizabeth for creating these super cute and Christmasy designs for us! She rocked them! What’s Included in Your Christmas Shopping Date? Your darling Christmas Shopping Date printables will make your date a total success. Take a look at your included printables below, and keep reading for more details on how to use them....

1. Really see each other Making eye contact with someone activates what psychologist Stephen Porges calls our Social Nervous System, which can relieve stress and create a deeper sense of connection. It is hard not to feel intimate and vulnerable when looking into the eyes of another person—even a stranger. Try it! It may feel funny at first, but you will find a softening in your heart and a sensation of love flowing before you know it....

Are you ready to be impressed with this County Fair themed date night?! This is the easiest date you can do with a group because we’re giving you all of our tips and tricks to help you put it together. We’ve picked our favorite parts of the fair and transformed them into the best games to play on date night. Tasha with Whimsicle Design Studio has put together 21 fabulous pages of adorable printables that are going to rock your themed date night!...

There are four date night idea lists separated by category PLUS some mini version so that you can carry them around. And if you’re feeling independent, then we have a little something for you too. Our idea for a couples bucket list had to include the BEST of our date night ideas. We thought we could help you out by breaking it down into our favorite categories: Out-of-the-House Dates At-Home Date Night Group Date Nights Game Night Dates...

Master the Sleek Braided Pony at Cushnie SS ’19 Step 1: Wash your hair. Start with a clean, keratin-infused base by washing and conditioning your hair with TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Shampoo and Conditioner. This will ensure that you start your style off sleek and smooth. Step 2: Prep your hair. Next, spritz your damp hair with TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Heat Protectant Spray. Be sure to spray the product all over before blow drying your strands....