Fullterton explains how new technology can be used to reduce distractions and increase focus. Fullterton gives the example of Macfreedom, a new application that has been created to help thwart our impulse to use the internet every other second of the day. Macfreedom restricts access to the internet for a period of time set by the user, a restriction that can only be over-ridden by a system reboot. Fullterton calls for a new attitude in software design that is just as much about respecting your user as it is about trying to get him or her to use your product....

After all, meditation is an internal affair—focusing on our own experiences, emotions, and thoughts—and people generally meditate alone. What does that have to do with how we treat anyone else? While some meditation practices directly aim for increasing compassion—such as loving-kindness meditation—others focus more on creating mindful attention, a focus on one’s present experience. This seem less likely to automatically impact how we relate to others. Yet evidence is mounting that mindfulness meditation proponents might be right....

We truly believe all dry shampoos should be created equal when it comes to making sure your hair doesn’t end up looking white and ashy (not to be confused with a matte finish, which some people actually love). There are plenty of dry shampoo for dark hair options out there that work like a charm. Now, not to say every one of them is tinted to match your hair color, but there are formulas that won’t leave a drop of visible product on your strands....

Easter is coming up fast. Let’s celebrate by spoiling our sweet spouse. My kids love to find Easter eggs, but I bet my man would love it as well. So I decided to make it into a game, which makes it more age appropriate. Eggs filled with candy would still excite me! So I went to the store and searched through my house for things that could make a fun surprise....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Our Christ-Centered Easter Countdown is one of those special Easter traditions you’ll want to keep year after year. You’ll create treasured family memories of faith focused on the real importance of the season. Our gal, Alexa of AlexaZDesigns, did such an AH-mazing job on this design! The Easter Board Game is my favorite part of this Christ-Centered Easter Countdown – an adorable game that explores the last few days of the Savior’s life....

Who doesn’t love a good cat nap? I know as a mom that it is the epitome of irony to spend hours fighting to put babies and toddlers down for naps when all you want to do is sleep yourself! Sometimes a power nap can really turn the day around and getting it as a silly gift from someone you love makes it even better! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links....

Fall Hair Trends, Five Cool Ideas: 1. Top Knot Anyone with hair that’s medium length or longer can create and wear a sleek top knot. The quickest way to get fall hair without much effort is to flip your head over and gather everything on the very top of your head. If you have especially thick hair, secure your hair in a pony tail on your crown before coiling it around and making a bun....

So last year for my hubby’s birthday I decided to get him a puzzle made that is a picture of our baby. He absolutely LoVeD it! I thought this would be the perfect gift for some of you moms and wives who are running out of time for Father’s Day this year. Let your kids pick out their favorite picture with dad (or just any great picture) and now you have an activity you can all do together!...

Today we have a couples summer dinner party idea for you that is sure to create some hilarious memories with your friends! Have you ever seen the Fear Factor game show on TV? Fear Factor is a crazy show where ordinary people are forced to face their fears. There’s a variety of rounds including facing their fear of heights, water, eating something gross, reptiles, etc.. Well, we don’t have the ability to do the elaborate games they do on the show, but my husband and I managed to come up with a few DIY Fear Factor games that we thought would be perfect for a couples game night....

Keep scrolling to check it out, and don’t miss that pink “Download” button below! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Thanksgiving Table for Kids Thanksgiving is such a fun holiday to spend with family, eating until we regret not wearing sweatpants, but what about the kiddos? Other than the endless rolls, my kids don’t like to eat much, and they get bored after dinner when the rest of us are in a turkey-induced coma....

Layered Hair for Your Face Shape Guess what? You get a layer, you get a layer, we all get layers! Here’s how to get layered hair according to your face shape: 1. Layered Hair Styles for Square Face Shapes Diminish the boxy illusion of your face with layers that range from short to medium in length. You can have both lengths within your haircut or choose one. This set of layers (one or both) will soften up the angles or hard lines of your face shape....

What we love about Ghana braids (and all other braids) is that the style is extremely versatile: It’s one of those protective hairstyles you can wear to the office or for a night out on the town. What’s more, you don’t have to worry about dedicating much time in the morning (or any other time, for that matter) to styling your hair. With these kinds of braids, you just set it and forget it!...

Guide to Getting Different Shades of Blonde Here are a few things to consider before you take the plunge: Step 1: Evaluate your hair. In general, achieving blonde hair can take multiple bleaching sessions. If you have virgin hair (strands that have never been dyed) you will have the easiest experience with the hair color experiments. That said, if you do have virgin dark hair, you’ll still have to go through quite the rigorous bleaching process to achieve the exact level of lightening you want....

Read on to see how you can wear the look now: Goldtone Bobby Pins Trend for Pre-Fall 2019 Previously, it was all about stacking as much bobby pins as you can to create a dramatic effect. This time around it’s all about keeping it simple. One pin is enough to elevate your hairstyle. What we also like about this take on the bobby pin trend for 2019 is that these goldtone bobby pins feel classy....

The course description says it combines the skill of contemporary anger management processes with the transformative power of ancient mindfulness meditation. The program is designed to get to the root of a person’s anger and help unlearn its negativity. Participants also learn how to live life with more balance and joy. The program requires a 30-minute time commitment, five days a week. For more about anger and mindfulness, visit these stories on our site: Working with #^&%!...

There’s nothing like an intentional style, the assurance of knowing you have the best hair products around and the confidence that comes with the whole package to really impress. Still stuck? Don’t worry, we’ve compiled a quick read to help you get to that point. Scroll on to learn the most important grooming lessons for men: The Most Important Grooming Lessons for Men 1. Keep it clean. A successful grooming experience begins with a clean head of hair....

Hi to all you happy hunters and star-crossed lovers, it’s Amanda again (you can find me on Twitter: @akaAmandaK), and I have a guided date idea that’s all about exploring your surroundings with (of course) the one you love! Admit it, for most of us, whether we’ve lived somewhere for 30 days or 30 years, there are some unfamiliar regions and activities in our town or city we don’t seek out until friends and family come to visit....

This might paint a not-so-pretty picture, but of course, it’s not always a bad thing. This is America: land of the free, home of aggressive marketing. Competition improves the product after all. And as consumers, this is most certainly to our benefit, leaving us spoiled for choice. But it’s when it all gets to be too much that we get stuck in some sort of buyer’s inertia. We are genuinely at a loss as to what we really, truly need....