Mindfulness and compassion are two important qualities that increase our resilience. At this pivotal time in our world, we need to cultivate both. Mindfulness allows us to see things as they are and turn toward challenges. We can turn toward the uncertainty and difficult feelings around the US presidential election, we can turn toward the devastating truth of climate change, we can turn toward the pleasant and unpleasant with greater wisdom and thus freedom....

10 fun ideas for making this holiday one you can truly be thankful for! Including: Entertainment, Decor, AND Recipes! First up… Entertain your guests with one or all of these fabulous ideas! No Biggie: Entertain the kids while dinner is being prepared with this turkey marionette craft on Thanksgiving day. Dating Divas: Snap some fun pictures with your family this Thanksgiving. Capture some holiday memories with these festive and silly props to add to all the fun!...

As a mom, one of my biggest pet peeves is for one of my kids to say, “I’m bored… there’s NOTHING to do. Can I watch a movie?” Whew! I look around and see all their toys, books, art supplies, and think – how in the world can you be bored when you are surrounded by awesomeness. LOL. There is ALWAYS something to do besides watching TV, but sometimes it takes a little creativity and direction to get our kids on the right path....

Short Haircuts for Summer 1. Two-toned short hair If you have darker hair and lighter on the top, go for this cool summer haircut. As a modern day bowl cut (but way cooler, we swear!), you’ll loose the weight of your hair with a focus of length on the top part of your hair. 2. Shaved sides We love the one-side shaved hair look. For the summer this will be seriously liberating as you chop off so much length, focusing your part on one side of your face....

Almost every natural-haired gal can admit that they’ve spent hours upon hours watching YouTube tutorials to learn how to recreate fancy hairstyles for special occasions and holiday festivities. You know what else they can probably admit? The hairstyle they love and tried was an instant fail after multiple attempts. This is not to say you can’t nail that cool updo hairstyle from your favorite vlogger. But when all else fails, stick to what you know, or try something just a tad bit easier to master....

Each month we are bringing together 12 different bloggers to offer you ADORABLE, FUN, and FREE themed printables! Last month we had 12 “Spring” themed printables and this month our theme is… CINCO DE MAYO!! Here’s what we’ve got just for you!… Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Aren’t all of these printables SO FUN?!! Cinco de Mayo never looked so good 🙂 To participate in this BLOG HOP, all you have to do is scroll down to the list of links below and hop around from blog to blog and grab all the printables you want!...

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The Best Medium Length Haircuts to Try this Season Read on to discover some of our favorite medium length haircuts for thick hair: 1. Layered Haircuts It’s all about the layers when you have thick hair. This classic medium haircut can make your hair more defined and textured as it adds depth to your features. You can test out really long layers that swoop around your entire head or go for something more dramatic with short layers that line your facial shape....

Quick Short Hairstyles: 22 Styles to Try 1. Curly Messy Shag Time: 10 Minutes The shag is still totally in style. We love this look for its androgynous flattering flair. This cut is perfect for naturally curly hair, but is still achievable if you’ve got straight hair. We like this style with a tighter curl that isn’t too perfect. A half-inch curling iron will get you there! Just make sure to ruffle it up a bit with some hair mousse when you are done....

See our list of recommendations and find which formula fits you best. If you want to add texture and volume… 1. Suave Up The Volume Shampoo Looking to achieve more voluminous hair? This shampoo for fine hair helps it appear thicker from root to tip. Plus, the Amino Acid Complex works to strengthen your hair while protecting it from breakage. To use, apply a quarter-sized amount to wet hair, massage, and then rinse....

Try them all and find your favorites! When date night is this fun and free, what have you got to lose? our TOP 25 fRee Sex Games Deck of Desire: A plain old deck of cards turns into a game you will want to play again and again! FREE 7-Day Sex Challenge: If you’re looking for sex games for couples, you’ll love our FREE 7-day sex challenge. It’s the gift that keeps on giving … and giving!...

Fortunately, there’s a few key habits that can help you turn over a new leaf—or in this instance, a new pillowcase. As Jason Ong, a sleep psychologist at Rush University Medical Center reminds us: “Each night is a new night. Be open and try something different! What you have been doing to this point is probably not working well.” Try these three mindful tips for a better night’s sleep and see what you notice:...

First, we have to understand the basic assumptions that underlie “canceling”: X person has shown that they will not change their harmful behavior (often harming people with less power and influence than themselves). Therefore, the only recourse is to publicly shame them—a reaction that’s not unique to this age of internet. As we look to the dream of creating a more just, equitable world than we’ve ever lived in, grappling with this trend is surprisingly helpful....

Sophisticated Hairstyles for Prom 1. Mermaid Crown The intricacy and structure of a fishtail braid is softened by the pulled apart and messy flyaways in this red carpet-worthy style. There are few hairstyles as classic as a braided crown and this particular incarnation makes the most of the fishtail trend. Heavy duty hold is key when it comes to creating a look that depends on messiness and the Suave Professionals Luxe Style Infusion Plump Hold Hairspray will keep your style in place all night....

During the pandemic, I’ve delighted in the California poppies blooming in my front yard and laughed while giving my daughter an extraordinarily uneven haircut with a pair of dull scissors. It can feel wildly inappropriate to feel delight or to giggle amid such worldwide suffering. Sometimes we feel guilty for feeling good. Certainly, more than a few of us have felt the spiky tendrils of guilt arise after a wave of pleasure that’s risen and fallen within us during the COVID-19 crisis....

Below, we dissect three of our fave versions of a wavy fade haircut, all in slightly different iterations. Check on to see which one fits your hair type and lifestyle the best, and get ready to rock a new look when the weather turns: 3 Ways to Wear the Wavy Fade Haircut 1. Texturized High Top Fade Guys who want to rein in their thicker, coarser hair textures while still sporting a bit of a “look” can try a high-top loose fade....

A logical progression from the hot rose gold trend (and pink champagne), red blonde hair, or what’s more commonly referred to as strawberry blonde, is also a gentler way to transition into a warmer hue with less of a shock factor. White blondes and brondes who want to flirt with moodier, more robust shades can find strawberry blonde to be the missing link between their present base and their goal of darker hair....

1980s-Inspired Hairstyles that Like, Totally Rock Read on to check out some really radical 1980s-inspired Halloween hairstyles you can have loads of fun with: 1. 1980s-Inspired Crimped Halloween Hairstyle The mothership of all ’80s hairstyles was arguably the crimped look. Thankfully, this charmingly OTT hairstyle is back, in a much tamer iteration for every day. For Halloween though, we say work it to full expression, because why not? To rock this look, you’ll need a heat protectant, like TRESemmé Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray, and your crimper....

First I want to tell my hubby “Happy Anniversary!” It has been “4” amazing years in more than one aspect! I dated my best friend for “4” years before we tied the knot, we have also been married for “4” years as well. So I wanted to do something fun that we would both remember! Just a short background, in our dating years, the hubby would show up on my lunch hours at work to take me to hit golf balls (this was VERY new to me) but so fun!...

Julie Mosow’s Harvard Business Review article, “Help Your Overwhelmed, Stressed-Out Team,” offered some useful, practical approaches to help a leader keep her team calm and focused. But one key element was missing from the mix: the leader’s mindset. If a leader is filled with stress, conflict, anxiety, and negative emotions, it spreads like a virus. A steady dose of toxic energy from higher-ups will encourage valuable team members to update their résumés rather than their to-do lists....