Christmas is a wonderful time to get closer to the family and build a lot of fun new memories. However, the festivities don’t have to end AFTER Christmas. We have put together 3 separate After Christmas Day Dates for your family to choose from… depending on what YOU want to do together! These 3 dates are all inspired by the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” but with a cute little spin–because these dates are for AFTER Christmas!...
10 Vintage Curls Short Hair Styles We Adore 1. ’60s Mod Pixie Short Vintage Curls Back in the 1960s, Carnaby Street in London was the headquarters for fashion and beauty trends. A famous British model had sported a highlighted pixie and the next thing you knew, everyone was copying her look. Go for ’60s vintage short hair flower power glam with a side-parted pixie with foiled highlights. Get super shiny hair with Catwalk by TIGI Camera Ready Shine Spray....
Below, we’ve rounded up three popular and seamless ways to get bigger and better curls. Read on so you can be on your way to that “big hair, don’t care” life! How to Get Voluminous Natural Hair Styles 1. Use a Volumizing Wash and Care System Whether you want curls with body or want to add body to your straight natural hairstyles, a wash and care system that enhances volume can help you get the look....
After only two weeks of online training, participants who practiced compassion meditation every day behaved more altruistically towards strangers compared to another group taught to simply regulate or control their negative emotions. What’s more, the study is the first to link these behavioral changes with measurable changes in brain activity, shedding light on why compassionate thoughts may actually lead to compassionate deeds. “Doing these kinds of exercises is a little like weight training—the compassion ‘muscle’ is strengthened by practicing with people of increasing difficulty, like increasing weights over time,” writes lead study author Helen Weng....
Want the scoop on some of our favorite looks? Read on to see our top three favorites: Long Middle Part Bang Styles to Love 1. The Face-Framing Middle Part Bang Big on styles that help accentuate your face shape? Then this face-framing style will work for you. On pin-straight hair, opt for using a curling iron to bend the ends of your hair to achieve the chin hugging effect. Apply a hairspray like TRESemmé Compressed Micro Mist Hairspray Boost Hold Level 3 for a soft hold....
1. Blonde Loose Curly Updo If you have long, thick curls, use bobby pins and some styling gel to help pin your hair into this romantic low style. 2. Accented High Bun If your curls can get on the thick and unruly side, you’ll want to be careful about how you style your look. For an easy hairdo that won’t cause any breakage, trying out an accented high bun style is always recommended....
Guided Meditation VR is the first virtual reality meditation app to hit the scene. Developed by Cubicle Ninjas, it allows you to “expand your mind,” by placing a headset over your eyes and ears and immersing yourself in a serene illustrated environment like a lush, sandy beach or a burnt orange and rusty red-hued treescape, while listening to a guided meditation of your choosing (the nine options include “Zen” and “Relaxation”)....
While they all essentially do the same thing, there have been so many technological advances in the world of blowdryers; you really have to know what you need before you shop. Read on to discover what to look for when you’re purchasing a blowdryer. Blowdryer Buying Guide 1. Consider wattage. We don’t have all day to dry our hair! You’ll need something at around 1300-1800 watts, however some professional blowdryers can even go up to 3600 watts....
When we are no longer fighting to survive, our notions of happiness can become an endless search for the perfect dream vacation, or some gooey, delicious food. Or depending upon your appetites, happiness might be linked to high-octane sensual experiences that seem to have NOW, HERE COMES HAPPINESS stamped all over them. But disappointingly, after awhile, all of these things tend to leave us feeling empty, irritable, broke, and dissatisfied....
To answer this question, Matt Killingsworth built an app to track happiness and let people report their feelings in real time. Killingsworth designs studies that gather data on happiness. (You can read more about Killingsworth and his studies). In this Ted Talk, he discusses the results of his study, mainly, that we’re often happiest when we’re in the moment. We’re at our unhappiest when the mind wanders. “People are substantially less happy when their minds are wandering than when they’re not....
And, as with any significant life event, while you may outwardly seem the same, often there is an internal change, some wisdom gained about the preciousness and fragility of our brief lives. We may appreciate what it really means to be mindful of each moment as best we can. Fortunately for me and for many, breast cancer is now a treatable disease. So here I am, alive, for the moment a survivor....
“But how can anxiety be a habit?” we may ask. It’s not something we do—it just seems to pop up, bringing our body and brain along for the ride—and most people who deal with frequent anxiety see it as a problem, rather than fulfilling a need. The answer lies in our brain’s built-in reward system. According to the latest research on habit change, anxiety hides in a habit loop that consists of a trigger, a behavior, and a result....
The folks at Fast Company have put together an infographic that details the damages of sitting all day, including some easy ways you can set up a standing desk and find time to move around during the day. And with screen-time on the rise, sitting at your desk all day might not be the best way to carve out uninterrupted time to focus on work. As Mindful blogger Ed Halliwell tell us, the mind benefits when we incorporate movement into the process....
As I’ve spent years going back and forth in pools one thing has stood out for me: the line (usually blue) on the bottom of the pool. That line is the reference point to let you know you’re on track. It’s what the attention returns to. There are also buoy ropes on either side that define the lane, guardrails as it were, but the blue line is the thread of attention that pulls you along....
Editors’ Picks: Hairstyle Trends I Loved from 2016 1. Shag Hairstyles This year, I haven’t come across a shag hairstyle I didn’t like. The shag is the perfect look for the woman that’s into the undone hair trend with an edge. All it takes is a good wash and go routine, sea salt spray and some hair gel and you’re golden! Don’t believe me? Check out our shag hairstyle tutorial....
10 Best Short Mohawk Hairstyles Read on for our favorite short mohawk hairstyles for men: 1. Super Short Mohawk Are you a young professional who still wants a modern look? Go for a short mohawk hairstyle that’ll work well in your professional life as well as your casual hangouts. To get a modern matte look to your mohawk, style it with Bed Head By TIGI Manipulator Matte Cream. Just take a small amount in between your fingertips as you work with the texture of your hair, styling it upwards or towards the side....
10 Quirky Short Hairstyles for Round Faces 1. Overgrown Pixie Let your inner rebel out with this chic and stylish haircut. It’s totally edgy, yet totally suitable for any workplace, and it fits your round face! 2. Slick Bob The wet look has been a major trend that superstars and Instagram models have been rocking for months, so why not give it a try? Just slick back your locks with TRESemmé TRES Two Mega Firm Control Gel, and you’re ready to take on the day in style....
The first thing that comes to my mind is soft lighting! Candles are a totally romantic choice. There’s just something about the dancing flames… If you’re like me and don’t like the thought of half-melted candles in your room decor, consider the little tea lights. You can get a ton of them for $5, and they’re basically disposable. Easy. YAY! Another idea is to drape a strand of little Christmas lights around the perimeter of the room or across your headboard....
No matter what season or reason, the chignon hairstyle is one of the easiest and simplest ways to style your hair. Get a little crafty this season by garnishing your chignon updo hairstyles with fun holiday decorations. Here’s how you can create a chignon as pretty as your tree this holiday season: 12 Days of Christmas Hair Day 2: Festive Chignon Step 1: Wash and style. To begin creating your festive chignon updo, wash hair with Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Shine Shampoo and condition with Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Shine Conditioner....
