It would be silly to just hand over a wad of cash to the new graduate, right? We think so! Instead, put together a creative graduation money gift and really wow them! It’s not too hard to do, and it’s just fun! However, one of the most popular graduation gifts out there that we highly recommend is a graduation money lei. Want to see some of the best ones? Check these out!...
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. To help make this men’s cologne mayhem super simple to navigate, we’ve divided our list into four simple categories: 2 for men and 2 for women. Take a look! Men’s Fragrance Categories 24 Scents Ladies Love for their Men 22 Scents Men Love for Themselves Women’s Fragrance Categories 24 Scents Men Love for their Ladies 31 Scents Ladies Love for Themselves...
Facilitated by the Mind & Life Institute, the symposia brought together a diverse group of researchers and scholars from all over the word to “explore the correlates and consequences of contemplative practice.” To read about the center’s upcoming Gathering of Mindful Professionals in Nova Scotia (in November), click here.
The Mindful Kitchen: Pasta Aglio e Olio Cook some spaghetti in heavily salted water until a bit firmer than al dente, then reserve about half a cup of the cooking water. In the meantime, gently sauté a few cloves of minced garlic, along with a sprinkling of chili flakes, in a generous glug of olive oil. Cook the garlic until it’s translucent but not browned. Toss in the pasta and reserved water and cook, stirring frequently, until each strand of pasta is coated in the sauce and the pasta is tender....
The Only Summer Hair Mask You Need The beauty industry is exploding with skin and hair masks and it seems like there’s an option for every dilemma you might be experiencing. While there are some occasions when it’s important to find a product that targets your specific needs, there are other times when a one-size-fits-all magical product can work wonders. That’s exactly how we feel about this summer hair mask and we know you’ll feel the same....
We Divas are all hopeless romantics and with wedding season coming up we are over the moon excited! Come on, what’s not to love? Friends and family all gathered together to witness a very special union and celebration of love with delicious food, drinks, and music? Weddings are AWESOME! This year we want to help you give those twitter-pated newlyweds the most fun and unique wedding gift, with an added personal touch!...
Another fantastic book that goes straight to the truth of it all is We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. If you haven’t read it, it’s a picture book where a family goes on a bear hunt and they keep coming across obstacles—from tall grass, to swamp, to spooky forest, etc. Each time they say: “You can’t go over it, you can’t go under it, you’ve got to go through it....
title: “The Science Of Wanting How We Unhook From Dopamine” ShowToc: true date: “2023-01-22” author: “Aaron Campos”
You might not believe these falsehoods, but if so, you’re a minority. In a 2015 study, political scientist Adam Berinsky of MIT asked thousands of US voters to rate the truth or falsity of seven myths, such as that Obama is a Muslim or that vote fraud in Ohio swung the 2004 presidential election to George W. Bush. On average, people believed about two of them, he found. “Some people believe a lot of crazy things,” Berinsky said, “but mostly it’s a lot of people believing a few crazy things....
Gina M. Biegel is a California-based psychotherapist currently in private practice in the Bay Area. She adapted the Mindfulness-Based Stressed Reduction (MBSR) program typically for adults for an adolescent population. Classes begin as early as February for some programs. To have a look at the complete course list and available dates, as well as to register, click here. Want to know more about mindfulness for teens? Read Gina’s “On Teen Life” Mindful posts....
Myth #1: Mindfulness is for taking a time-out from life, quieting the mind and reducing stress. I think this is the #1 myth out there because it’s my experience that this is how people initially experience the practice. One of the greatest entry points to mindfulness in the West is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). This is a fantastic program with wonderful science behind it, but the name is just for marketing....
Here are ALL the Valentine Date ideas along with the inside scoop to make for easy planning! Get your Valentine planner out and get ready for some sweet ideas! IDEA #1 – Candy Gram We are BIG fans of starting off your creative dates with a “bang!” There are a TON of cute Candy Gram Bouquets out there now, but I like mine to read kinda like a letter…thus I stuck with good ole poster board....
The Gifts of Waiting And, yet, there’s wisdom in waiting. Sometimes, it’s the only sane thing to do. Delayscan be providential. And time has a way of honing our perceptions and skills inmeaningful ways. Leonardo Da Vinci started painting the Mona Lisa in 1519, working on itintermittently over several years. It was still in his studio when he died 16 yearslater. I could go on and on, naming other things—from slow-cooked stews tosaplings to teak furniture— that benefit from biding time....
If you are looking for a way to lose some length without sacrificing all of your hair, the wolf cut may be the ideal length for you. Much like the shag, this cut is longer on the bottom and shorter on the top, with a particular focus on face-framing layers. Read on to get inspired by this trend and learn how to style your particular hair type. All About The Wolf Cut on Curly Hair While many Tik Tok users are taking the cutting shears into their own hands and going the DIY route with this haircut, we recommend seeing a professional and bringing these photos as inspiration....
The classroom is a set-up for the stress response. I’m trying to get through this lesson so my kids will do well on the standardized tests and I’ll be able to keep my job. But my students aren’t paying attention and don’t care a hoot about this test. After all, the results don’t affect them, only me. I feel a knot in my stomach, my legs feel restless and my heart pounds louder than usual....
Why I love this Dove Anti Dandruff Shampoo As I mentioned before, I needed to solve my dandruff problem and eliminate the annoying flakes, but I needed a gentle system. Dove Thickness Recovery Anti-Dandruff Shampoo is different from other products in the market. You feel the difference the moment you add it to the palm of your hand. The product is creamy and nourishing and leaves your strands moisturized. It doesn’t feel like a traditional anti dandruff shampoo at all....
Copper Color is the ‘It’ Shade for Fall What to ask for. When you go in for your new color, you’re probably wondering, “what exactly do I ask my colorist to achieve the pumpkin spice hue?” Don’t worry, we have your back! If you want a vibrant, brighter copper color, ask for an all-over copper hue. To lighten the shade, you can ask for blonde highlights throughout. If you want a subtle copper shade, ask for a medium brown hue with copper highlights....
Surprisingly these traits that help people truly succeed in their careers are not necessarily the ones that make you the best programmer, number cruncher, or designer. And these “soft skills” are not the ones traditionally taught in school or in corporate training programs. And yet, according to business forecasters, they’re exactly the qualities employers are seeking more and more. Someone who embodies these interpersonal being skills—in addition to the specialized doing skills needed to perform their work—is highly desirable in today’s job market....
If you decide to read one (or all) of these books on intimacy, you’re on the right track to transforming your sex life with your spouse. This list includes books that discuss different sex drives, a lack of time or creativity, other forms of intimacy, and the desire to reconnect with your spouse through sex. Just call these “sex therapy books” because they’re seriously that good! While we did not personally read every word of all these recommendations, we do think they generally align with our beliefs and stance on sexual intimacy in marriage....
You take the shot … and miss. This is the kind of pressure top athletes face every single game. The expectations are immense and the stakes are high. There’s no time to get caught up in your head, questioning why or beating yourself up for a mistake. You have to stay in the game—you have to focus and refocus constantly. That’s where mindfulness comes in. “It’s all about being present, and if you lose it, how fast you can refocus on the next play,” says mental training coach Graham Betchart....
