When I think of 12 days of Christmas gift ideas I always start singing that song. You know the one. “On the 12th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…” If you are stumped to find the perfect gift for your husband this year, I can say right along with you, “Me too!!” But then I thought that since “The Twelve Days of Christmas” is such a classic song, I wanted to put a fun spin on it to surprise my husband this season!...
The installation cost around £34 million, and was created in collaboration with artist Brian Eno. The result is a quiet room playing Eno’s music where patients can have a chance to relax or de-stress. Turner said the hospital will test pulse, blood, anxiety, and other physiological changes to people in the “Eno room.” Eno, considered the godfather of ambient music, told The Guardian that the collaboration “seemed a natural step for me to take as I’ve been dealing with this idea of functional music for quite a few years....
In this recent Ted Talk, Andy Puddicombe, founder of Headspace (a project that works to demistify meditation through the Headspace App and exercises available online) explains how putting everything down for ten minutes a day gives the brain a much-needed moment to rest and recuperate. But putting everything down doesn’t mean meditation requires no thoughts at all. “Most people assume that meditation is all about stopping thoughts, getting rid of emotions, somehow controlling the mind,” Puddicombe explains, “But actually it’s about stepping back, seeing the thought clearly, witnessing it coming and going....
Hello again, Michelle H. here sharing a quick, easy, free, fun date idea that will have you laughing and reminiscing! Print out my “That Reminds Me” date card, cut it in half and head to a local department, retail, or even grocery store! Or, do this at home after the kids are in bed! You can make it a race to see who finds everything on the list first or set a timer and see who finds the most at the end of the time....
This accelerated pace also prevents me from knowing that I ate, how much I ate, and whether I even liked what I ate. How many times have you stopped after being lost in thought and found the potato chip bag empty without even realizing that you ate them all? To live fully in the present moment and wake up to our senses requires that we put on the brakes a little....
The broom haircut is a type of bob that consists of a one-length, short style. This bob lacks movement, giving it that stiff “broom stick” appearance. Keep scrolling to learn All About the Broom Haircut From learning how to ask for this cut to styling to what products to use, learn everything you need to know about the broom haircut. How to Ask for the Broom Haircut So, you’ve made your first hair appointment of the New Year and you’re ready for a change?...
The effortless bun is perhaps the queen bee of all multi-tasking style elements. All you need is the right hair products and a handful of bobby pins to create a look that’s truly appropriate for everything from video calls to at-home spa nights. The Effortless Bun Prep Your Effortless Bun Like most styles these days, it all starts with texture. Spritz your dry strands with TRESemmé Dry Texture Finish Spray, which will help revive strands for added volume and texture....
However, even with the increase in mindfulness practice and mental health awareness, the diseases of despair (suicide, substance misuse, alcohol-related disease), and the many stress-mediated chronic diseases (heart disease, high blood pressure, depression) are on the rise, leading to a continued decline in U.S. life expectancy. Perhaps we’re still missing a piece of the puzzle? As a licensed psychologist, professor, and co-founder of Open Source Wellness, I have a particular take on this problem....
I’m excited for more people to learn about these valuable tools for living a healthy life—your brother, your mom, the guy in your office who just took stress leave. Mindful.org has been a great start. Mindful magazine is a further step. And MindfulTV—a video channel devoted to the new definition of health—would complete the picture. I made a personal donation on behalf of my granddaughters, who I hope will experience mindfulness as part of their early education....
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Even if you’re a little timid about getting up and showing off your lip-syncing skills, these printables will convince you to do this date! They are that cute! Carisa at Messes to Memories knocked it out of the park on these designs! Alright! Let’s get to the fun! Getting started is a cinch but you might want to pin a few of these pictures to make it even easier!...
This look is easy to recreate and the results are super chic and effortless. While you’re stuck inside avoiding those frigid temperatures, try your hand at this easy cozy winter style: The Easiest Cozy Winter Style This style works equally well on clean hair and strands that could use a wash so whatever you’re working with will yield great results. Start off by prepping your hair with TIGI Copyright Custom Create Heat Protection Spray and combing the product through your strands....
From the Newsweek article: But the research is now making it clear that the Internet is not “just” another delivery system. It is creating a whole new mental environment, a digital state of nature where the human mind becomes a spinning instrument panel, and few people will survive unscathed. To read the Newsweek article, “Is the Web Driving Us Mad?” click here. 19/07/12 [image © flickr.com/ssoosay]
In this case, not knowing who you are doesn’t mean that you forgot your name or home address, but rather that we lose touch with the big-picture aspects of identity. “Firstly, we don’t have a stable sense of what we are worth,” says author and philosopher Alain de Botton. “And secondly, we don’t have a secure hold on our own values or judgments.” When we don’t grasp our own worth, values, or judgments, others’ negative opinions often have more influence than they should (however inaccurate they are)....
This season, we challenge you to try your hand with these for different occasions. Yes, they are versatile too! Whether you want to update your protective style for the summer season or jazz up your hairstyle, here are three easy ways to wear hair charms. How to Wear Hair Charms 1. Hair Charms on Braids Braided hairstyles like box braids, whether mini or jumbo, are a great choice for the summer season if you want a protective hairstyle that doesn’t require much maintenance and is swim-friendly....
Silence Heals Being hospitalized is stressful enough, but the constant beeping, buzzing, ringing of hospital monitors—an average of one every 11 minutes, according to a study—makes the experience downright nerve-wracking. And the effect extends to hospital staff: “Alarm fatigue” is so commonplace that doctors and nurses often stop noticing the sounds, diminishing their effectiveness. After her own hospitalization, ambient musician Yoko K. Sen was determined to make hospitals more peaceful. Working with Johns Hopkins Sibley Innovation Hub, she’s experimenting with adding music, aromatherapy, and moving projections to patient rooms and “tranquility” areas for hospital staff....
Sounds too good to be true? Read on to see our top updo hairstyles for work that you can try ASAP: 10 Monday-Proof Updo Hairstyles for Work You Should Try this Week 1. Braided Top Knot One of our easiest styles is great for holding back bangs. Whether you are growing your bangs or just want them tucked away for a day, this style is your best bet. Start with a deep side part, and section off the front two inches or so of your hairline....
Valentine Photo Booth Props Happy Valentine’s Day! How would you like to SCORE a FREE set of darling Valentine photo booth props?! Yep- that’s right, FREE! These beauties were designed by the lovely and talented Leah Aldous and we are giving them away to all of YOU lucky ladies! Because we LOVE you! You’ve got instant access to all of THIS fabulousness…. Seriously, these are to DIE for! The cutest Valentine’s Day PHOTO props you’ve ever seen!...
Fight Flat Hair and Get Volume in the Winter with These Products Achieve Volume in the Winter With Shampoo and Conditioner Achieving volume in the Winter starts with the products you use in the shower. It’s important to feed your strands the moisture and nutrients it needs to stay full. Look for a shampoo and conditioner duo that promotes volume and nourishment. One of our faves is Love Beauty and Planet Volume and Bounty Coconut Water & Mimosa Flower Shampoo and Conditioner....
If you’ve recently big-chopped your hair or finally transitioned your hair from relaxed to natural, chances are you now have a TWA aka the teenie Weenie Afro. When you first approach having a teenie Weenie Afro it may be difficult to navigate styling your hair in a large variety of hairstyles. Perhaps you don’t feel as comfortable in your new look. 10 Ways to Embrace Your TWA (Teenie Weenie Afro) Below are 10 ways to help you fully embrace your new and flourishing TWA....
National Hair Day Roundup: The Must-Have Products Hair Gel When it comes to creating a slick and dramatic look or taming frizz and baby hairs, we look to hair gel. This product is great for a slicked back wet style and for mastering the perfectly sleek ponytail or bun. Our current fave look that requires the help of hair gel is the low pony or bun with an emphasis on sexy baby hairs....
