I’ve had my share of heat damage a few years ago, and trust me when I say it isn’t pretty. No matter what anyone tells you, heat damage is irreversible. To help me prevent this in the first place, I started using the Dove Nutritive Solutions hair care system on my hair religiously. Below, I’m giving you the lowdown about my experience and the best ways to use the system on your hair:...

Let’s face it. Sometimes, despite the hours logged on the cushion, despite the meditation retreats, and certainly despite our best intentions, we don’t handle relationship conflict well. I’ve written a lot about how mindfulness makes us better lovers. But can it make us better “fighters”? The short answer is yes. Mindfulness practice can help us fight fair, and fighting fair predicts relationship success. Marriage research tells us that even healthy couples argue, sometimes with plenty of negative emotion and yelling....

A Growing Brain vs. a Static Brain A body of research that began in 2011 suggests that this aversion to mistakes can be a cause of poor learning habits. The research suggested that those of us who have a “growth mindset”—believing that intelligence is malleable—pay more attention to mistakes and treat them as a wake-up call, a teachable moment. By contrast, those who adopt a “fixed mindset,” believing intelligence is static, shut down their brain in response to negative feedback, and thereby miss one of the key opportunities to learn....

In the Sunday Times, Porath pours over recent studies that indicate just how damaging a mean boss can be. On the health side, there’s repurcussions for the immune system as well as elevated hormones that influence appetite and weight. On the organizational side, incivility “hijacks” focus. In one case, Porath’s study participants were belitted before being asked to complete a word puzzle. They performed 33 per cent worse and came up with 39 per cent fewer creative ideas during a brainstorming task....

The snow is falling, the sun sets at 5:00 p.m., the roads are slick and the stores are busy. Must be the perfect day for a picnic! Yup, that’s what I said. Just because it’s freezing cold and it’s winter time doesn’t mean you can’t have a quiet dinner for two without having to spend a fortune eating out. But I don’t condone getting frostbite so this picnic will be in the cozy warmth of your front seat!...

Winter Hair Care Tips to Score Healthy-Looking Hair We conducted a survey among our readers because we were curious if they change their hair care routine during the cold months, and we’re showing the results throughout this post. 1. Save your edges. These days, those baby strands around your forehead should be getting a whole lotta love. Every gal is looking for a way to define and style her awesome edges....

Listen up: We want you to make sleep a priority. Below we’ve rounded up our go-to tips, products and tricks that will help you get the rest you need: 1. Use a fast-rinse technology conditioner. The folks over at Love Beauty and Planet focus on products that are environmentally friendly. However, in honor of World Sleep Day, we can’t help but see how using products from the brand can help save us some time and incorporate a few more hours of sleep into our routine....

Sometimes life gets away from us and we realize that days have gone by without any conscious validation for our spouses. While the realization may make you feel horrible, this quick idea is sure to put a spring in both you and your spouse’s step. This is a 2 page, quick and easy way to make sure your honey knows that they are always on your mind. This idea originally came from one of our fabulous readers {just like you!...

Springtime is here and Easter is around the corner! This spring-time season, consider starting a new family tradition that is all about serving! “You’ve Been Egged” is a quick and easy service activity that you can do as a whole family! Egging your neighbors is now something that will bring a smile to their faces! Some of my favorite memories as a kid were doing secret acts of service for neighbors....

If you don’t believe us, just check out these styles for yourself and see why we’re falling in love with these glam, vibrant highlights: (Scroll to the end for our 5 Best Red Balayage Hair Colors …) 11 Red Balayage Hair Styles To Spice Up the New Season 1. Voluminous Curls Big, voluminous curls are one of the most popular looks to wear with balayage hair, and for good reason....

Gift baskets for men are such a great concept because you can give them a little bit of everything. We’ve also come up with an adorable, brand-new gift basket idea for you that includes free printables to make your life even easier! Plus, this post has 10 ideas in all, so you’re sure to find something perfect for your man. Ready to check these out? Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links....

10 Winter Hair Trends to Try Ready to get some winter hair inspiration? Read on to take a look at some of this season’s trendiest styles: 1. Chic Bangs The winter months are the best time to consider a set of full bangs. These edgy bangs will add an instant touch of glam to your style and they work with hair of different lengths. We love this lob length!...

We want to deliver the BEST date ideas to YOU, our fabulous readers, and we know that we’re not the only women out there who love dating our husbands. In fact, almost every time we get on Pinterest, we are WOW-ed with all of the creative women sharing their fabulous date ideas. {LOVE it!!} And so we thought… “Why not gather ALL of these ideas and put them into ONE PLACE?...

Hairstyles for Women Over 50 1. Ginger Bread Hair Like pumpkin spice is not just for lattes in the fall, ginger bread is not just for cookies. This season give your hair color a festive update. To complement your new dye job, get a haircut to accentuate your face. Opt for face-framing bangs with layers for volume and wear one of our favorite hairstyles for over-50 women. 2. Wet Hair Trend Anyone that loves the wet hair trend can have definitely give it a go no matter their age....

15 Best Formal Updos If you don’t already have your go-to easy hairstyles handy, we have a treat for you! Scroll through the gallery of our top formal hair updos for any hair type: 1. Braided Bun Here’s one more reason to love braids if you didn’t love them already! The style can be dressed up or dressed down. If you just can’t seem to part with braids as a hairstyle, here’s a chic way to wear it to a formal event....

Pantone Color Book-Inspired Styles for Spring Pantone describes the collection as, “contrasting colors that bring together our co-existing desires for rest and relaxation with exuberant expression.” Keep reading to take a look at 15 spring hair color ideas inspired by the Pantone color book report for 2022. 1. Lava Falls Add instant vibrancy and flair to your look by opting for this bright red hair color. Inspired by the Pantone color book shade Lava Falls, this bold red hue is particularly flattering on darker complexions....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. If you need an easy, at home date night to reignite your feeling of connection with little effort on your part, these 20 questions games are the perfect solution. There are two different games both involving questions for couples. Both games can be played again and again! That means if you print and prepare the 20 questions jar one time it will last you many more date nights to come!...

They say it takes 21 days to build a habit, right? Well, if that’s true, you’ve come to the right place! Since The Dating Divas are all about doing EVERYTHING we can to help you revamp, improve, and THRIVE in your marriages, we created this AMAZING, and one-of-a-kind 21 Day Habit Challenge Kit geared solely toward building the marriage YOU want! So here’s how the kit works!!

When it comes to the bedroom, it’s nice to know what chemicals you’re putting on your body, right? Basically, with just a few simple items, you can make your very own edible massage oil, lotion, or bubble bath! That means you can spice up the bedroom AND have the reassurance of knowing where everything in your sexy time products came from. PLUS, it’s a great surprise for a romantic night for two!...