Peanuts are a miracle. Most people understand that peanuts are seeds, and most people understand that peanuts grow under the ground, but not many people stop to ask themselves how a seed gets under the ground. The answer is that the plant plants the seed there. The plant has a flower above the ground that looks like a little orange pea blossom; it’s in the pea family. The flower is pollinated by an insect, and then the stem of the flower goes crazy....
The little detail that separates cascading waves from your regular, run-of-the-mill curly hairstyle is the positioning of your waves. Big and structured, they’re typically brushed out to align perfectly, giving the impression of polished perfection—your basic A-Lister’s red-carpet look, in other words. Scroll down as we deconstruct this classy cascading waves look that’s ideal for your glitzy holiday parties (we love it for Christmas Eve and NYE!): Tutorial: Holiday Cascading Waves
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Free Printables for game night We can’t resist adding in adorable printables any time an event is planned. You’ll die when you see these festive prints linked up at the end! But as a quick summary, here’s what you’ll find: a fun, holiday q & A Game Something about “game night” just screams cozy at Christmastime, doesn’t it?...
Anger is such a prevalent feeling these days, and so many people are struggling with trying to understand where strength is, and where power lies. And what about the things we’ve been taught to think of as weak or even foolish, like generosity or compassion? We’re hearing more about compassion fatigue. And while many associate anger with power and strength, when we really look at it, compassion requires a whole lot more fortitude....
With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it can be hard to find time to actually organize and plan a beautiful cookie-swapping party. BUT this printable party pack lays out easy step-by-step instructions, making planning your enviable cookie exchange care-free and FUN! Your friends will think you spent months prepping for this gorgeous holiday get-together! This CHEERFUL cookie exchange party printable pack, designed exclusively for The Dating Divas by the talented Courtney at All Things Bright and Beautiful, not only allows you to fit in some quality BFF time but also take part in the spirit of the holidays....
Not to say that having fun with trends and trying out new things have to come to a screeching halt. With the big 3-0 comes a certain self-assurance and self-awareness that trends should fit both your style AND your lifestyle. Boundaries are more firmly in place—along with the epiphany that hey, maybe that mullet-shag of your college punk band years—might need to retire (just a suggestion!). Older and wiser doesn’t mean dated, after all....
It’s time to let the GOOD TIMES roll! I LOVE a good group date and this one really hits the spot! I grew up playing card games with the family every Sunday night, so I love any chance I get to play now that I’m grown! The best part about this date night is you most likely already have everything you need! I know, right!? So simple and easy! Pull out some playing cards, grab some snacks, and print out these adorable free printables and DONE!...
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. The game cards are cute as can be and Carisa from Messes to Memories gets all the credit for their gorgeous design. She created some digital masterpieces so that all you have to do is click save and you’ll have a professionally designed card game to use at a moment’s notice. Plus, she even helped us by designing a fun way to keep track of the score....
Digital Mindfulness Podcast: Creating a Mindful Business. Lawrence Ampofo, a thought leader on the impact of digital technologies on humans and society, interviews Joe Burton, CEO of Whil.com, Jim Gimian, co-Founder of Mindful Magazine and Mindful.org, and Erick Randolph, producer of the Mindful Business Conference in New York. Here’s an excerpt of their conversation on the importance of cultivating mindfulness at work: Lawrence Ampofo: Lay people are kind of afraid of mindfulness and the whole culture behind mindfulness....
20 Curly Weave Hairstyles We’ve rounded up some of our favorites too, so scroll through to get inspired by this curly look: 1. Brown Curls Experiment with different hair colors with your curly weave. This golden brown curly is a great way to lighten up the look of curly weave hairstyles. You don’t have to color your natural hair, so this is a great time to see what colors look best on you....
Well Death will go in every family in this land Well he’ll come to your house and he won’t stay long Well you’ll look in the bed and one of your family will be gone Death will go in any family in this land From “Death Don’t Have No Mercy” by Rev. Gary Davis Not many of us have seen another person receive a death sentence. Fewer still have been present to watch their own mother be given the final verdict....
Detoxify your strands with one our fave products, the scalp scrub. This exfoliant helps you hit the reset button on your hair and bring it back to its day one look and feel. A scalp scrub also helps with oily hair by removing oil buildup, which will help you cut back on the styling products, too! Read on: Detoxify Your Strands + Scalp with this Scrub How does a scalp scrub work?...
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Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Catch the sunrise Together Start your day off early by watching the sunrise together. Our free printables include “his” and “hers” tasks for you to do together while the sun rises. Just like a sunrise needs a sunset, you will need each other to work together in harmony to create the ultimate romantic date! enjoy romance at sunset You’ll end the day with a magical sunset date....
Setting the scene for this investigation of what needs fixing is this fact: the U.S. spends 17% of its GDP on health care, in the ballpark of $2.7 trillion, yet, the U.S. ranked in 50th place in terms of life expectancy when compared with others countries. “We have a system that profits and is oriented towards sickness, not towards health. And there’s a really powerful status quo that’s keeping this disease-care system in place,” Heineman told Mindful....
Everything you Need to Know about Silk Press Hair If you’re been looking for new ways to style your natural hair, chances are you have come across the concept of silk presses in your search for a new style. However, when it comes to using heat on your gorgeous natural curls and coils, you may be hesitant to try the style. Learn exactly what a silk press is, how it can be beneficial to you, and ways to maintain the style....
Sleep is clearly important for our health, helping our bodies function at their best. It’s also key to our productivity, helping us stay fresh and focused the following day. But does getting a good night’s sleep affect our relationships, too? In line with my own experiences, some relatively new research suggests that sleep does have positive social consequences. What we’re learning about the connection between sleep, our brains, and our social selves offers yet another reason to safeguard your zzz’s....
Here are five suggestions for quick doses of refreshing mini-breaks spread across your day: 1. Start your day with a pause When you go to wash up in the morning, as you look in the mirror, use it as a chance to take three conscious breaths before you start your mental engines. Then, as you brush your teeth, go slow and pay attention, using the sensation to bring your attention back to the moment, despite the pull to start revving up your thoughts about the day ahead....
