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And for all you moms out there, just send the link to this post to your hubby’s email as a little “hint, hint!” We recruited the ever-so-talented Erin, creator & design genius behind Strawberry Mommycakes {you HAVE to check her out… ah-maz-ing} and boo-yah! The Magic below happened! Did you SEE all of that printable eye candy above?!? Can I just say that doesn’t even BEGIN to share what is in this 37-page Mother’s Day printable pack?...

Don’t know how a Murder Mystery date party works? Just check out this handy-dandy video to explain it all! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Looks amazing, right?! This is one of the most fun date night themes as it’s packed with so many great Murder Mystery Party ideas! Of course, we have to give beautiful credit where beautiful credit is due! The incredibly talented Alexa Zurcher from Alexa Zurcher Designs made our vision for this Murder Mystery Party Kit and pack a total reality – we couldn’t have done it without her!...

National Girlfriends Day is the perfect excuse to spend some much-needed time with your gal-pals. When is National Girlfriends Day? August 1st! It was created as a way to nationally recognize how important female friendships really are. There are always those women in our lives who we know will be there no matter what, and we want to celebrate them. We couldn’t let a day like this go unnoticed! So to celebrate, we’ve created some fabulous printables to use for a perfect Girls Night Out in honor of National Girlfriends Day!...

The Benefits of Neem Oil For Hair Read on to learn all about neem oil to see if it’s right for you. 1. What is Neem Oil for Hair? Neem oil is a vegetable oil extracted from an evergreen neem tree. Once extracted this oil has a strong bitter scent and a darker, yellow to brown color. The benefits of neem oil range from its moisturizing properties to its potential to ease some symptoms of dandruff....

The Mind & Life Institute is dedicated to “building a scientific understanding of the mind to reduce suffering and promote well-being.”

Before the study, professional military trainers completed a 12-week MBAT training practicum and eight weeks of training to teach MBAT to soldiers. Mindfulness trainers who had not worked with soldiers also completed the practicum. Next, 180 healthy, active-duty, male army volunteers received MBAT instruction from either a military trainer or a mindfulness trainer, via weekly two-hour instruction and daily audio-guided sessions over four weeks, on themes of concentration, body awareness, open monitoring, and connection....

Since there are so many natural hair gel products on the market that sound like they may be the right fit but, you won’t really know what works best for your curls until you try it. Shopping for a hair gel is almost like shopping for books: You can’t judge it by its cover or in this case, by its packaging. It’s true: The gels that you’d assume won’t do anything for your hair or hair type are surprisingly the ones you’ll end up loving....

Prepping each date in a box would also be a great wedding or anniversary gift! It’s a kind of modern, romantic gift baskets for couples! But instead of a romantic basket full of random items that may or may not get used, give the gift of a year of dates in a box! Included in this kit is everything you will need to prepare these amazing boxes — from decorating the outside of the box as well as the inside of the box, and creative ideas for everything in between....

We love using this color to add some youth and depth to any look. What’s great about pink is that it can stand alone or can be used as an ombre shade to play off of your current hair color. Deeper shades of pink make a statement paired with black or dark brown, while warmer tones of pink look fabulous with lighter brown and blonde shades. Whichever you are drawn to, these hues are all pink hair goals we might try for the new year....

The Fourth of July is filled with neighborhood block parties, grills, watermelons, sparklers, and fireworks, but when all that is said and done, why not make sparks fly in the bedroom as well?! If you’re looking for a little more excitement that involves only you and your spouse, then our red, white, and YOU idea is the perfect 4th of July date for just the two of you to end the holiday celebrations....

IT’S GETTING HOT IN HERE!!! Are you ready to turn up the heat? This sexy game for married couples is going to kick your passion up a notch or two, at LEAST! With each scratch-off reveal you will be turning up the heat one degree at a time. I’m loving the design of these steamy tickets just as much as the game, that’s saying a lot!!! Huge thank you to All Things Bright and Beautiful for creating these scorchin’ designs, be sure to check out Courtney for any of your design needs!...

No joy can equal the joy of serving others. ~Sai Baba Life is never so busy that there is no time to serve. ~Author Unknown The best way to find yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of others. ~Mohandas Gandhi Sometimes when things aren’t going the way we want them to in life or our marriage, we get SO involved with worrying about ourselves that we forget the very thing that we can do to help us feel better: serve others!...

We still kept this kissing game nice and simple. There are hardly any ‘rules’ it’s just about giving yummy kisses! Flavored Lip Balm for a Sexy Kissing Game All you need is a few flavors of lip balm (well, okay, grab a pen too). I am obsessed with these delicious Flavored Lip Balms but I also think these Soda-Inspired Lip Balms would be so much fun. You might even be able to rummage through your various purses, jacket pockets, and car cupholders to find enough flavors....

This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. A giant thanks to Carisa from Messes to Memories for her design work on the Ah-Mazing printables! Sexy Room Service Printables The perfect combination of sweet and spicy, our Sexy Room Service printables will give a sassy hotel-vibe to your honey. Simply slip the cut-out cards into the picketed door hanger and hang it up for sweetie to find....

As we’ve seen time and time again, both on the runway and off, curating a real sense of style is often about mixing and matching. The messy with neat, the seemingly carefree with the streamlined and laid-back with the intentional. Take note, gentlemen, and follow this easy tutorial to learn how to create your very own short messy hairstyle. Create a Short Messy Style

The short messy hairstyles in this collection are prime examples of ways to wear your hair that advance your personal style without distracting from the rest of your look. Short messy hair, no matter how you wear it, is one of the trendiest and easiest styles to maintain. Short Messy Hairstyles to Try Read on for some messy short hair inspiration we know you’ll love: 1. Tousled Messy Half-Updo Create the perfect messy and tousled texture by wrapping your strands around a 1-inch curling wand in alternating directions....

How to Cut Your Own Side Bangs In our comprehensive guide to everything side bangs, we are covering how to cut them, how to transition from full to side bang styles and we feature an inspiring gallery to get you motivated to rock this look. Read on: 1. Find inspiration. One of the most important steps in this process is finding the right inspiration. Choosing a realistic model that has both a similar bone structure and hair type as you is key in finding a look that is guaranteed to suit you....

This side Bantu knots hairstyle is perfect for dress down Friday at work with a cute work-friendly athleisure ensemble to match. What’s more? It only takes about 10 minutes to create and it’s really easy! Read on as we walk you through this super simple tutorial. Who knows, after you master these steps you might even be able to recreate this easy natural hair hairstyle in your sleep. How to Create Side Bantu Knots on Natural Hair

Curious about the benefits associated with this product? Read on to learn more: Silicon Mix Conditioner: Your Newest Must-Have Product What is silicon mix conditioner? A silicon mix conditioner is made up of a carefully balanced formula. This includes silicones, certain keratin components, and proteins to add shine to your hair as it conditions. A great option for damaged hair, this conditioner works with the entire structure of each strand of hair....

Mindfulness helps us embrace change through accepting its inevitability while also actively pushing back where we can. Aging is here, and happening in every moment. This life experience accumulates whether we want it to or not. How we use it is up to us. Change Is Always Possible However you feel about growing older, it’s possible to experience it with a greater sense of ease. One simple formula remains the best medical advice we have when it comes to aging well: healthy nutrition, regular exercise, and adequate sleep....