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Going vegan can be quite the challenge, but there are many ways you can slowly make the change. One of those changes, which is often overlooked, is going vegan with your hair care products. Simple enough, right? Before getting into it, let’s quickly define what vegan is, particularly as it pertains to beauty products. For a product to be considered vegan, it cannot contain any animal or animal-derived ingredients, including albumen, beeswax, carmine, cholesterol, collagen, gelatin, honey and lanolin, for starters....

Isn’t this such a CUTE and EASY idea to do? Who doesn’t want to hear some props every now and then, especially from those we love most?! When doing this idea, my kids had SO much fun. I got them each saying one thing they loved about their dad. He, OF COURSE, loved it and was so grateful for it. Want another fun idea to go along with it? Why not make a Flat Hubby, that fellow Diva Paige created, and take a picture of you holding it or kissing it and send it to him too?...

I don’t know about you, but when my husband travels for work it feels like a huge part of my heart is missing. The days often feel longer, more chaotic, and sometimes, down-right lonely! That’s why The Dating Divas have created this exclusive WELCOME HOME KIT to celebrate the return of your loved one! This DIY party pack is gender-neutral – and contains EVERYTHING you need to make your spouse feel loved and valued!...

Foundation that moisturizes and also have SPF, concealer with eye serum, even a “fuzzy logic” (!) pressure cooker that steams my white rice while turning my salmon into a perfect shade of millennium pink—yes, all exist in the world and are my current obsessions. And on the hair front, there’s TRESemmé’s latest after-shower spritzer, TRESemmé Repair & Protect 7 Pre-Styling Spray. I never really call it by that name though and instead call it my new one-and-done (my boyfriend raised some objections with its first proposed nickname, “The One....

Management experts like Stephen Covey and President Dwight D. Eisenhower spoke of the need to distinguish between the urgent but unimportant task and the important but not urgent task. A familiar example of our mental “urgency trap” is the momentary impulse to check email, interrupting more significant work. Such mental interruptions typically waste 20 minutes of productive work time. Physical interruptions, such as a coworker stopping by to ask a question, have a similar effect, and this constant start-and-stop feeds a sense of scarcity....

We experienced this last year during our family trip to Mexico (ah, vacations…remember those?). On our drive from the airport to the hotel, we were pulled over by the Mexican police for 45 minutes. Then, our hotel room ended up sharing a wall with an all-night New Year’s Eve dance party, which meant that we (and our eight-year-old) slept, not at all. And then after moving to a new resort to escape the noise, we experienced two nights of raccoon invasions....

In the report, Adam Galinsky, professor at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, says “detaching from a familiar environment can help get new perspectives on everyday life.” Why is it so important to get a new perspective? Well, the psychological distance from your daily life that a vacation affords is said to increase instances of personal epiphany, and allows you to gain a better self-knowledge. According to Galinsky, travelling abroad increases this effect as people are forced into a hyper-awareness of their surroundings, and their actions....

Different Winter Balayage Colors To Try This Season 1. High Contrast Balayage Skip the barely-there balayage hair tones this season and go for a super high contrast hue. This look is easy to wear if you have naturally super dark hair because you won’t need to touch up your roots! Make sure to use a toning shampoo at least once a week to keep away orange tones. We like Bed Head by TIGI Blonde Purple Toning Shampoo....

We thought we’d kick up the yard game scene just a notch, so Alexa created some adorable chalkboard-inspired signs, and a super fun Olympic theme – complete with an invitation, bracket and even medals for the winners!! Alexa is an absolute design genius, see what else she can do – I’ll race you 😉 – over at Alexa Z Design, she’s got some seriously gold medal-worthy stuff! Outdoor Yard Games Invitation & Brackets If you’re as obsessed with playing outdoor yard games as I am {yes, in this situation, it’s totally okay to act like a kid!...

Perhaps the first thing that comes to mind with yarn braids is that it’s a more affordable alternative to hair extensions. Acrylic (not wool!) yarn can be half or even just a third as much as weave hair. Acrylic yarn also gives you a lot more color variety—the possibilities are endless! There are so many styles and colors you can try out with yarn braids. Keep scrolling to get inspiration and find out why you need to try this protective style next....

Holidays are a great time for surprises and delivering gifts. Around Thanksgiving time you might get GOBBLED and you may have been JINGLED at Christmastime. During the month of love, you might plan a Valentine’s HEART ATTACK, and when Easter rolls around, you might even get EGGED! We’re continuing these fun holiday traditions on St. Patrick’s Day! This year, your friends and neighbors (or even your own family or spouse!...

If you’ve been with us for a little while, you’ll remember the Mommy Money post from a few years back! Since so many of you loved this idea, we decided to create a similar printable for all the amazing dads out there. Introducing Dad Dollars: the gift that dad really wants! {Wink!} This quick and easy Father’s Day gift will be something dad truly loves! The best part? This thoughtful gift can also double as one of the many great birthday gift ideas for dad, too!...

We have made it to DAY EIGHT! Can you believe it and are you absolutely LOVING it? Your Instagram pics are AMAZING! So far we’ve covered everything from getting to know your spouse to spoiling them, so today’s challenge should be a cinch after all of that practice 😉 MATERIALS NEEDED: Not So Newlywed Game Sheet protectors (or laminate the printables) Dry erase markers Pens LOVE CHALLENGE- DAY 8 We’re turning Date Night into Game Night!...

And because of that, we are sharing this darling set of printable pun-inspired love notes! Teasing and flirting with your spouse has never been easier! Using playful puns, these adorable love notes will make their heart skip a beet…we mean beat! In this cheerful set of printables, designed by the AMAZING Crystal Nale {totally check her out!} at A Well-Feathered Nest, you’ll find 12 of the gratest love notes you can use to make your spouse’s day!...

To celebrate the launch of her new book You Are Not Your Pain: Using Mindfulness to Relieve Pain, Reduce Stress, and Restore Well-Being, Vidyamala Burch is speaking about pain management across the US. Catch her at these upcoming events: • Vidyamala will be launching You Are Not Your Pain at The New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care Thursday, May 28th • She will also be holding a Half Day Practice Workshop on Saturday, May 30th at The New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care • For the West Coast: Breathworks will hold a 4 day introductory retreat in Santa Cruz, California from 19th – 23rd June Learn more from the Breathworks press release....

1) JUDSON BREWER, MD, PHD Psychiatrist and Chief, Division of Mindfulness; associate professor, Departments of Medicine and Psychiatry; research director, Center for Mindfulness, UMASS Medical School Known For: Discovering how mindfulness can undercut addiction; using neuroimaging techniques to reveal how mindfulness affects the brain; developing mindfulness tools to help people quit smoking and handle food cravings. Future Directions: Examining the effects of mindfulness programs delivered via digital means. “This is the next generation of mindfulness delivery,” he says....

10 Mohawk Comb Over Styles Thinking about giving a mohawk a try? Read on for inspiration: 1. Styled Swoop Comb your mohawk over into a styled swoop for a sleek and unique look. Use a mist of TRESemmé TRES Two Freeze Hold Hairspray to set your style in place and ensure that it lasts all day. Balance this voluminous look with a mid-length beard to really make it trendy,...

Ready to try new takes on this haircut? What are you waiting for? Scroll through the gallery above and the styling details below for short back and sides haircut looks to steal from the runway: 10 Stylish & Modern Short Back and Sides Haircut Ideas 1. Feathered Bangs In order for this hairstyle to stand out, you’ll need to pair it up with a short back and sides cut. You want your bangs to be the center of attraction....

Hopefully some of these tips will come in handy the next time you and your husband plan a family date out for dinner! For another fabulous idea to use when taking your kiddos out on the town, be sure to check out Erika’s “Kid Date Box!” Bon Appetite!