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10 Side Braid Hairstyles to Wear on Any Hair Texture 1. Crown Side Braid on Box Braids Pretty sure we did a good job at displaying our love for box braid styles. This crown side braid ‘do is giving us all the feels. This season, elevate the look of your box braids with this half-crown side plait hairstyle. 2. Side Braid with Flower Crown It’s pretty standard to wear a crown braid hairstyle front and center of your hair, but when you have a charming side braid that you took a lot of effort to create, you want it to stand out....

When we returned, about half past one, no cars were in the lot and the interior seemed very dark. Still, the Open sign was lit, so hesitantly we went in. We looked around the empty room. To our left, demarcated by a short wooden divider, was a raised floor banquet area where several foot-high tables were turned up against the wall. Before us and to our right were ordinary tables and booths, made of varnished pine, not one set for dining....

Marriage is wonderful, crazy, fun, and sometimes incredibly difficult. Making the first move after a disagreement can be challenging, especially when you’re not sure what to say. This quick idea will help communicate those magic words, “I’m Sorry,” after a mistake has been made. All you need to do is download and print out this adorable PRINTABLE designed by the talented ladies at Merrymint Designs. Then, cut out the card and leave it next to the board game Sorry in a place where your spouse will see it....

Standout Street Style Braids from Fashion Month 1. Think Pink Colors like platinum blonde, and even shades of blue have been the highlight of this jumbo braid hairstyle for seasons. However, the hue of the season, that you may have spotted from the retail level and beyond, include variations of pastels and neon hues that are proven to add a pop to any classic outfit. Try this pale pink style and when you’re ready for a switch, move on to the next brightest color on the spectrum....

Air Dried Hair: Unlocked Texture Spray Firstly, consider using a texture spray to define your waves and give them some added hold. Bed Head by TIGI Queen Beach Salt Infused Texture Spray is our go-to sea salt spray for those days when we want to create a look that actually takes minimal effort. Simply spritz this texture spray through your damp hair and go. Leave-In Detangler On the other hand, many women with thicker, wavier hair types find that their hair easily winds up in knots – especially at the base of the neck....

Sun Protection for Hair: Apply This Before the Beach The best part about the product we’re about to recommend is that it’s a multi-tasker. When you’re packing for a vacation, it’s essential to choose clothes, beauty products, and shoes that multi-task. That flowy dress can double as a beach coverup and a dinner dress! Your berry-colored lipstick can be used as a blush, too. And your sun protection hair product can fight frizz as it protects your strands....

As a Buddhist practitioner, I had always believed that the transformation of the mind and heart was possible for every human being. It was clear to me that these contemplative practices that I had known personally to be transformative could change health care. But only recently has scientific evidence emerged that validated these beliefs. That’s why in 2008, Stanford launched a dialogue between experts in the contemplative traditions, principally Tibetan Buddhism, and Western scientists from a variety of fields....

If you are new to this fun series… dedicated to inspiring you with quick & fun ideas to show your spouse you care… check out all the details HERE. Show your hubby some love this weekend by leaving him a special treat that is packed with meaning! To complete this quick and easy craft, all you need are Hershey Kisses, a few strips of paper, and your imagination! Wouldn’t these be cute waiting for him on the kitchen counter?...

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. The adorable Kristin of CdotLove made these SUPER cute printable word bubbles! These automatically take the cuteness level up! 😉 There are 14 different sext-y thoughts to send to your sweetheart leading up to the big day {our favorite day!} Valentine’s Day! Sexy Valentine Texts for Valentine’s Day You can start out a little tame then build in your advances throughout the weeks!...

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. We wanted to make sure we had every room in your home covered so we have broken it into 5 categories (hint, click on each one to be taken straight to each section): Now grab yourself some chocolate and a drink, sit on the couch and relax, and find some farmhouse decor! Farmhouse Kitchen Decor Metal Distressed Chair – These rustic chairs are so cute, functional, and indoor or outdoor?...

Now, before you get too concerned, creating your puzzle is actually SUPER easy. We’ll link up our favorite crossword puzzle maker, and show you how to create your own crossword puzzle in just two easy steps! How to Use a Crossword Puzzle Maker Learning to make your own crossword puzzle for yourself (or for your spouse!) is so easy. Here’s how it’s done! STEP 1: Click here to get to the online crossword puzzle maker, and follow the listed instructions....

Like, where do our tablets, smartphones, desktops, laptops, and game consoles come from? The box? The phone store? Sigh. It’s not good, y’all. For one thing, our tech is made up of different kinds of metals that must be extracted from the earth: iron, aluminum, magnesium, copper, silver, gold, graphite, and lithium, to name just a few. That mining destroys the ecosystem of the mined area and the area around the mining area, not to mention the communities living in those areas....

A 2013 study published in Social, Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience found that mindful attention reduces self-reported cravings in smokers, as well as reduced neural activity in the craving-related region of the brain. On smoking cessation: A study in NeuroImage in 2013 concluded that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy may be an effective treatment for reducing anxiety and mood symptoms in patients with generalized anxiety disorder. On loneliness: In 2012, a study published in Brain, Behavior and Immunity found that an eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program helps decrease loneliness in older adults....

Foraging is, at its essence, about searching. Searching for herbs, berries, blossoms, and fruit for decorating or eating. Perhaps it is the search that makes this practice so intriguing in our modern world, forcing us to slow down and notice every nook and cranny as we scour the landscape for ingredients. Searching was exactly what I was doing when I left a settled life in the United States to traipse around Europe with a backpack, working on organic farms for 10 months....

Dr. Seuss has demonstrated time and time again that, when it comes to teaching abstract concepts to children, it’s okay to set the bar high. Tomorrow marks his 108th birthday and his books have informed my work in ways that I doubt he could have possibly imagined. In his unique and playful style, Dr. Seuss translated big ideas, ones that adults often struggle to grasp, into language that even young children can understand....

These tests culminated in the release of some of the best natural hair products for 2022. From a new shampoo and conditioner to arguably the most versatile hair oil on the market, we have you covered. Natural Hair Products in 2022 These are some of the best natural hair products released in 2022: Shampoo & Conditioner Hydration starts on the inside by prioritizing ample water consumption and limiting our coffee intake to prevent dehydration....

Rethinking Burnout The World Health Organization (WHO) defines the phenomenon of burnout as being characterized by three things: feelings of exhaustion, reduced productivity at work, and a sense of detachment from one’s job. You probably don’t need me to define burnout for you, though. We know it when we feel it. It’s the overwhelming to-do list, the mental load and physical exhaustion, and the inability to find joy in our daily lives....

The Latest in Hair Color: Tie-Dye Hair “I’ve honestly had the idea floating around in my head for about one year now,” Yancey says. “Then, I started looking up different kinds of tie-dye techniques and saw that they all involved using rubber bands to create that blank space in the middle of the design. “That’s when I stumbled upon the Shibori tie-dye technique. I started to think of things in the salon that I could use to create that look....

I’m not a super star in the craft department but this was a pretty simple project that I made out of stuff I found around my office/craft room. I started out with a box that was big enough to fit regular sized envelopes, I glued some fabric and scrapbook paper on to it and embellished it. Last month I showed you how to make your own Love Letter Stationery. You can use your personalized paper to write each other love letters and put them in your box, or you can use the printable Time Capsule letter and fill out the same one each year on your anniversary....