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My husband’s legs are long, and mine are not. When we hike together he can move ahead quickly and I often find myself taking up the rear. This isn’t a problem, unless we’re hiking an unfamiliar trail. I remember hiking with him in Death Valley on a long, winding path, worried that we had gotten lost. I was wearing a hat with a big brim that flopped over my eyes and, because I was focused more on my feet than the horizon, before I realized it, he was far ahead of me....

In the 20 plus years that I have had the great privilege of working with leaders in a wide variety of business, government and non-profit organizations, I have often been struck by how hard they work, how dedicated they are to doing the best they can and how big their hearts are, even when they hesitate to feel them for themselves. And it is also true that there has been a never-ending drumbeat to do more with less, to react in time measured in internet seconds and to compete in an ever-growing and complex global marketplace....

July is now writing her second feature film, a story based on the fear of nothingness. This is not the subject of most feature films, but it is vintage July. Her career is one long string of surefooted surprises, from performance art to groundbreaking websites. July’s debut feature film, Me and You and Everyone We Know, won a major prize at Cannes, and this year critics are praising her first book of short stories, Nobody Belongs Here More than You....

Tara and Chrissy are two lead Divas who pretty much have their hand in everything! Tara is our blog’s founder and Chrissy has been our Site Director for 3 years. Together, these two do it all! From handling blog content, to coordinating social media promos, to sending out reminder emails, Tara and Chrissy fill in all of the gaps when needed and keep everything running smoothly. With our site ever growing, Tara and Chrissy are looking for another “jack of all traits” who can take on tasks, seamlessly fit in, and run with any given project!...

The Best Hair Color for Me: 24 Universal Hair Colors Spruce up your locks and get inspired by one of these universally flattering shades: 1. Bronde When you think about “the best hair color for me,” two major shades come to mind: blonde and brown. So, why not incorporate both into your locks? The results will be this beautiful muted shade that’s fitting for everyone. We know that hair dye can do some damage to your locks, so make sure you protect your hair with The Good Stuff Color Protect Milk....

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Some of our favorite memories as a family are ones that we spend in the great outdoors. Camping is an especially great way to bond since you get to let go of all the technology & cares of the world, and really connect with the people you love. Are you ready for some real family bonding time in nature!? One of our favorite designers, Leah, worked her magic to create these fun and adorable printables....

Alison Armstrong, an advocate for sustainable consumption, took six self-confessed shopping addicts, trained them in mindfulness and has shared her results. Eight-weeks of training, Armstrong reports, helped the out-of-control consumers to spend less. They reported feeling happier, having more self-acceptance and less anxiety. Armstrong says shopping addiction is a real issue. Her report claims 8-16 per cent of Britain’s adults are addicted to shopping. Though sometimes, passed off as a minor ailment, this addiction is no joke....

We all had the great honor to be together at the Metropolitan Club at New York’s Central Park late last month, celebrating Goldie Hawn’s work in trying to bring social and emotional learning to schools in America through the MindUP program. MindUP features lessons to improve behavior and learning for children that, the foundation says, can fit easily into any schedule and can be implemented with minimal preparation. The program provides children with emotional and cognitive tools to help them manage emotions and behaviors, reduce stress, sharpen concentration, and increase empathy and optimism....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. We’ve collected all of the best gift ideas for every girl. This post is divided into categories to help make your shopping experience easier and better than ever. Save this list of gift ideas on Pinterest! Check out the following categories and let the shopping begin: Gift Ideas for Girls – Newborn – 12 Months Gift Ideas for Girls – Toddlers Gift Ideas for Girls – Ages 5-8 Gift Ideas for Girls – Ages 8-12 Gift Ideas for Girls – Ages 12-16 Gift Ideas for Girls – Ages 16-18...

How to Contour with Highlights We want to start by saying that hair contouring is a job best saved for the experts. Hair colorists are trained to understand the hair color range and what highlight heights your particular strands are capable of reaching. Not every virgin hair color is suited for every color trend and the right colorist will give it to you straight in order to maintain the integrity and health of your hair....

Autumn is HERE!!!! Ah, colorful leaves, crisp air, pumpkins, apples, cuddling -what’s not to love? This time of year makes me want to grab my sweetheart and bank some serious cuddle time! Sounds like we need a date night! We’ve put together a fun and yummy fall date idea that celebrates all the BEST autumn has to offer! It’s about time to find yourself a corn maze! Dinner in a Jar Plan out your meal for the evening and pack a little picnic with these CUTE mason jar lid tags!...

Couple-opoly! It’s a customizable board game that will leave you and your spouse anything but bored! Favorite Places He’s Traveled Favorite Places She’s Traveled Favorite Places You’ve Traveled Together Future Travel Destinations Places You’ve Lived Milestone Locations – such as the place you were engaged or married, or places your children where born. Then, you’ll want to correspond the cards with the places on the game board. For example, all locations listed on the cards with the red tops should be listed on the game board spaces with the red top!...

“There are very few people who are talking about it in a way that can relate to someone raised in the age of irony,” says Harris. “We need to have people who don’t use terms like ‘sacred space’ and the ‘goddess mother.’ We need people who can talk about it in a normal way.”

Day 18 is going to steam things up another level when you give your gift the best gift ever….YOU!! Materials List: Gift of YOU Printable Gift Wrap/Ribbon/Bow! Love Challenge – Day 18 Tonight, surprise your sweetie with their number one wish… YOU!! We have the perfect gift tags for you to get things started, simply slip into something special and wrap yourself up all for your spouse’s eyes only!! Grab Your Gift of YOU Printables Here!...

Day 4 is already here! We are off to a FABULOUS start! MATERIALS NEEDED: A Netflix account, your favorite snacks, and the Netflix Binge Night Printables LOVE CHALLENGE – DAY 4: Snuggle up next to your sweetie and this effortless date night! But this isn’t just any old “move night” date… you’ll keep the conversation alive and enjoy each other’s company as you binge out on your favorite Netflix shows!...

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. The most amazing Carisa, of Messes to Memories, brought our vision to life with these adorable DIY bookmarks. The printable comes with 6 different options from which your kiddos can choose. The first one is so much fun and helps teach a new skill: Origami! How to Make DIY Origami Bookmarks We thought you might need a little help figuring out the steps so we have a picture and word tutorial for you (and even though we promise it isn’t TOO complicated, you might want to pin it to save these instructions when you need them most)....

Mindfulness instruction lasted 1—12 minutes, and included focused attention on the breath, sounds, or bodily sensations. After each session, teens rated their level of rumination and emotional state. In the end, 90% of the teens used the app, with the typical user completing 29 minutes of training, or an average of 1.5 sessions per day, with 91% of these sessions lasting 1 minute. Girls and older teens showed the most immediate improvements in mood and rumination after each session....

So what is an Easter Basket Exchange? Easter Basket Exchange An Easter Basket Exchange is where you know in advance that you are going to make Easter baskets for each other and then exchange them on Easter. It takes all the guesswork out of it… you don’t have to wonder if your spouse has gotten you anything, since you’ll be going to get each other baskets together. Set a date by sending your spouse a fun invite!...

Ahead we rounded up a list of quick and easy hairstyles for medium length hair we know for sure you can manage on your own. Read on to learn what they are and how you can recreate the look: Easy Hairstyles for Medium Hair: 15 Simple Looks To Try 1. Brushed-Out Afro Tired of wearing your hair in its curly state? Switch it up for a change. After washing your hair, apply a leave-in conditioner, like The Good Stuff Curl Hydration Butter, to soften and prep your hair for blow-drying....