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For some instant inspiration, we’ve collected some really easy short hairstyle ideas that you can master in no time: Easy Short Hairstyles: 10 Ways to Rock that Crop 1. Super Short Curls Short easy hairstyles should be all about embracing what you have as you define and enhance your natural curl pattern. This is definitely one of our favorite easy hairstyles for short curls. All you need is a gel to help add definition like Suave Professionals Define & Shine Serum Gel....

Ehrlich was already practicing medicine when he was introduced to meditation by his wife, a Sufi, and though he doesn’t identify as a Sufi himself, he says that Sufi meditation has helped him in his interaction with patients. The meditation that’s practiced in the Sufi tradition involves focusing on love—on taking everything into the heart. With the aid of this meditation, says Dr. Ehrlich, “I could connect on an emotional level with people more than I’d ever done before....

We have never done this although I think we will this year. The sweet poem makes this printable pretty special!

Healing a Wound of Great Magnitude: Grief counselor Meg Spinella writes how, though we grieve deeply when faced with senseless and sudden loss, we don’t have to feel powerless. 6 Mindful Strategies for Recovering from Loss: Ronald Alexander, Ph.D. shares the story of a young couple’s journey to healing after the loss of their two children, and offers six strategies for us to use when confronted with the tragedy of loss....

The list of major cities airing the film includes San Francisco, Las Vegas, Wichita, Tampa Bay, Milwaukee, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Detroit, Phoenix, Austin, Providence, Indianapolis, and many more. Watch the film trailer here:

I wanted this new tradition to be something that could easily be done each year. I also wanted my children and husband to look forward to it every holiday season. It needed to be inexpensive and most importantly I wanted it to have a lasting effect in their minds of the importance of giving service. This is a tall order and nothing I thought of seemed quite right. So I brainstormed with all the amazing Divas and together we came up with a really great idea....

What would it be like to shift your brain’s tendency to focus on the pain and instead to take some time to acknowledge and treasure your commitment to those values? Consider holding it clearly in your mind and heart and strengthening your resolve to act in alignment with those core values, instead of becoming discouraged by the enormity of the challenge. Could this inner resolve perhaps allow you to feel a little less powerless, a little more inspired and emboldened to take whatever action is available to you in this moment?...

Read on to discover more about this common issue and some of our favorite shampoos for oily hair: What Causes Oily Hair? Oils in your hair are caused by having overactive sebaceous glands on your scalp. This can be due to genetics, environmental issues, stress, diet, hormonal imbalances, or even over-washing. It can also be caused by life, in general: Our environment, work, and daily stresses can all play a part in causing havoc to our locks....

What is a smoothness booster, you ask? Head down below to get the details: Why You Need This Smoothness Booster What is a smoothness booster? The name smooth booster actually comes from the TIGI Copyright Custom Care Smooth Booster treatment. This product was designed to replenish the lipids lost from the cuticle through heat styling. This genius treatment seals in moisture. As I stated earlier, I’ve been wearing my hair straight, so I definitely need this to help me replenish any lost moisture from blow-drying and flat ironing my natural hair every two weeks....

Should We All Convert to Hair Spray Wax? For many years, women have used wax, whether it was in a pot or as a stick form, to style their hair. However, brands tend to create new innovations to fill a gap in the market or to satisfy a need. Maybe this new way of using a hair wax will be a game changer, but we do wonder if wax in a spray form really necessary?...

We’re upgrading our shower routines with these essential products in order to meet our spring hair care goals: Upgrade Your Shower Routine An effective shower routine begins with the right shampoo and conditioner. While many women grab the first duo they see at the drugstore, there is some benefit to being a bit more selective with your wash and care system. Opting for a moisturizing system during the spring months will repair any winter damage and set your hair up for a successful summer....

And then I was hit by one issue after another once I walked into my office. An upset parent who’d left a voicemail who urgently needed to talk to me. A clinician who needed help dealing with a student in crisis. An important meeting I needed to chair that I’d forgotten to put in my calendar. And worst of all, I must have used a ladle to scoop my sugar into my coffee travel mug that morning....

5 Replenishing Products for Unruly Hair Down To the Basics: Shampoo and Conditioner First off, you need to combat unruly hair in the shower with the right kinds of products. You’re going to need products that will help soften your texture while gently cleansing your scalp and strands. To get started, you should look for a shampoo that will rejuvenate and replenish your hair. One of our favorite shampoos for replenishing damaged strands is Love Beauty and Planet Hope and Repair Coconut Oil and Ylang Ylang Shampoo....

Because Thanksgiving decor often extends from the inside of our homes to at least the front porch outside, we decided to separate our Thanksgiving decorations into two different categories: Indoor decor and Outdoor decor. From table centerpieces to wreaths and everything in between, if you’re needing Thanksgiving decorating ideas, we’ve got you covered! Indoor Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas It all starts with the interior!! Set the tone for Thanksgiving with these fabulous indoor decorating ideas....

That said, it behooves you (and each one of us who’s ever had their heart broken by a fading color, sniff) to take care of your new dye job as best as possible. Below, a few easy things to remember to better prolong your shade—and keep that dreaded color bleed at bay for as long as necessary: 4 Ways to Make the Most of Your New Dye Job 1. Don’t wash as often....

Bronde Hair Color May Just Be The Most Flattering of All Time 1. So what is bronde hair color? Basically, bronde hair color is a mix between blonde and brown. It isn’t just brown hair with blonde highlights, though. Bronde hair is more subtle and sophisticated. Instead of the skinny stripe highlights of the ’90s, think more like a well-blended dark blonde. Bronde hair tends not to be one shade all over, but a mix of highlights and lowlights to create a gorgeous multi-dimensional effect....

This connectivity often is an act of compassion—compassion defined as understanding, not sympathy or empathy, but open, accepting understanding. And in the swirl of complexity and pressure and ambiguity that is so often commonplace in our lives, making this spaciousness, I have found, requires deliberate intention and a commitment to prioritize its importance. But, if we take a few moments, perhaps right now, to consider those times when we felt understood, it might bring to our mind, body and heart a kind of warmth and ease, whether or not our view ultimately prevailed....

One of our readers, Mindi, sent in a super cute idea that we thought we should pass along! I will let her take over: What a great idea, huh! Her “code” cracks me up! Thanks again, Mindi for sharing your “Penny Idea”!