Before we get started, we recommend you RUN and grab these free Summer Bucket List printables! After all, there are SO many fun date ideas for summer on here we KNOW you’re going to want to try. So… why not write them down and check ’em off your printable bucket list one date night at a time?! CLICK HERE TO GRAB YOUR FREE SUMMER BUCKET LIST PRINTABLES! Then, we wanted to make it SO easy for you to find a few summer dates you’ll love, so we divided up these fun summer date ideas into 6 categories....

Eaten by itself, a falafel is a tasty but carbohydrate-intensive mouthful—a few can go a long way. It is as the foundation of a sandwich that they come into their own. When I ate falafel for the first time, I was taken aback by the amount of silage they heaped in—until I started to eat. Granted, I had to do a lot of chewing, but it was all delicious and left me happy and full, if also a little confused....

A Guided Meditation for Nurses: Honoring Your Hands Honoring Nurse’s Hands as a Gateway to Service © 2022 C. Rushton, by Cynda Hylton Rushton PhD, RN, FAAN, Anne & George Bunting Professor of Clinical Ethics & Nursing, Johns Hopkins University. READ MORE Mindful Staff May 10, 2022 Mindful Staff March 17, 2022 Caren Osten Gerszberg January 27, 2022

If you’re watching the second season of Homeland, then you’ve noticed that Carrie Mathison has been a bit more of a mess than her usual breakdowns and bouts of crying. And one of the ways she’s attempting to get herself back on track is through exercise and meditation. In the first few episodes, Carrie explains to friends and colleagues that she is using meditation to cope with the stress of the job, but also as an alternative to taking medication for bi-polar disorder....

Artichokes are one of my favorite vegetables, but they are something of a handful. As a kid my mom used to serve them steamed whole, alongside a mustardy vinaigrette that we would dip the leaves into and then eat, one by one. It was a slow but rewarding process, and by the time we reached the heart we could truly appreciate its flavor and texture. If you choose not to simply steam artichokes whole like my mother did, their preparation takes patience—but the patience pays off....

5 Ways To Wear a Scarf Way 1: The turban Go for a bohemian feel by tying your scarf into a turban. You can opt for tucking all of your hair underneath or leaving your bangs out. To tie, fold your scarf into a triangle, then place the wider part of the fold at the back of your head and bring the ends of the scarf towards the front. Twist the ends then coil it into a knot....

If you’re looking for the best in new, exciting, and fun ideas to help you celebrate your anniversary, you’ve found the best anniversary ideas ever, right here! These printable annivesary cards are the perfect way to celebrate your love with your spouse! And it is OH so easy! Well with the help of our lovely Erin of Strawberry Mommycakes, we’ve done all the hard work for you! You are going to love this unique Anniversary Printables Pack… Whether it’s getting first anniversary ideas or 50th anniversary ideas – celebrating your anniversary with your spouse never was easier!...

Every marriage needs plenty of lovin’ and romance, but the friendship aspect of your marriage is SUPER important too! Who’s a better BFF than your spouse?! You laugh together, share everything, and are fiercely loyal to each other– all the qualities of a true best friend. We’ve planned a whole date night around connecting to your best bud – the best friends date night! These adorable Best Friends printables come from the wonderful Leslie!...

Check out this gallery containing a whopping 65 (!) of the best hairstyles for Black women to get inspiration from before you make your choice. 1. Box Braids For a set-it-and-go style, try box braids. They give you the freedom to transform your look with ease. Tie them up into a large bun at the office, then let them loose for after-work fun! Get the 411 on this style....

To make it easy for you, we’ve rounded up images of black hair types to help you visually understand the difference between each one and the hairstyles that you can wear with each: Straight Black Hair Types 1A – 1C There are some Black women that may have naturally straight hair due to genetics. However, the majority of the time, if you see a Black woman with straight hair, she either has relaxed hair or is natural but uses heat styling tools like a flat iron or blow dryer to straighten her locks....

Guys, we’re not saying you need your partner to help you out here, you don’t. But, hey, if you do need a hand, ask for it! Show this article to someone who is willing to give you a buzz cut at home, it’s a simple guide that will make them a pro. Tutorial: How to Create a Buzz Cut At Home Ed’s note: Other than wanting the look for its sexy and handsome appeal, a lot of men tend to get buzz cuts to handle their balding issues....

For the last few decades, political scientists have documented this shift toward greater polarization. And yet, until just recently, the polarization of democratic politics was viewed as a mostly elite phenomenon, restricted to activists, pundits, and political professionals. Morris Fiorina, for instance, makes this case in Culture War: The Myth of A Polarized America. Pundits, politicians, and partisans are the ones who are polarized and at war, not ordinary citizens....

And if you are looking for a fabulous caramel apple recipe, we’ve got your covered there too! Scroll on down to the bottom of the post for 15+ mouth watering caramel apple recipes that you can do at home. Hosting a Caramel Apple Party date night is the perfect way to celebrate fall with friends. Send out this group date invitation to inform your favorite peeps of all the info needed....

We’re passive victims to what distracts us One is that … we’re passive victims, when in fact we can take steps to create a time and place where we aren’t invaded by these intrusions. That we can’t do anything to strengthen our ability to concentrate—I think those are damaging assumptions. We can train attention, we can bulk it up the same way we bulk up a muscle. Mindfulness is attention training....

Guy Haircuts for Your Interview 1. Mini Afro Prior to your interview, make sure your mini afro is trimmed and polished. You can also tame any flyaways with some hair wax like Bed Head for Men by TIGI Matte Separation Workable Wax. Using only a dime-sized amount, apply the wax to your hair to define your cut even further, creating a molded style with a matte finish that will stay put all day long....

So, if you’re ready to give your mane an astrological twist for the season ahead, simply read on to find out how to create textured, beach-worthy waves. Curly Wavy Hair: How to Create a Pisces-Inspired Look Whether you have short or long hair, you’ll totally be able to pull off this effortlessly cool look, which also works for just about any hair color, too! So get creative and experiment with different hues, to really make this ‘do your own....

President of the International Cycling Union (UCI) Pat McQuaid has referred to the doping charges “the biggest crisis cycling has ever faced.” The issue has prompted us to return to a topic of conversation here on Mindful.org and in the premier issue of Mindful magazine: the body-mind connection. In this article, cyclist Karolyn Hudson talks about how mindfulness and sports psychology go hand in hand. Sports psychology is the practice of using your mind to enhance your sport, regardless of whether you’re a professional athlete, a weekend warrior, or an amateur cyclist....

She arrived home from school one day in a frenzy. She stomped around her room trying to get our attention. She complained incessantly about our dinner choice. She broke down into tears over a slight bonk to her knee.When we finally sat down for dinner, we asked her, “Is this how you act at school?” “No, you guys,” she said, “I use up all of my good behavior at school....