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Pick from two mini printable Easter baskets that you can print and prep right at home! One works well as a gift to your spouse, and one works well to create with your kids. It’s such a great way to have some fun with your family and also give them a sweet little surprise! After all, the best Easter is one spent with your peeps, isn’t it?! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links....

With so many different natural hair textures out there, you might not know where to begin. To help make the process a bit easier, we’ve decoded the different textures of natural hair. Natural Hair Textures 101: Here’s How to ID Your Curls Learn more about the different natural hair textures and their type name to help identity which is yours: Type 3A Natural hair textures that fall under the Type 3 hair category generally tend to have a definitive S-shape curl pattern....

Research indicates that people, even the most calculating leaders, make decisions emotionally and then rationalize that decision with logic. In other words, what we now know is that the work of our conscious mind is to rationalize, not to be rational. And so it is with change. It’s not enough to understand the benefit of change—we must also reach the same conclusion emotionally. Navigating Change as a Leader When change happens, it’s usually because changing feels better than staying the same....

DIY New Baby Gift for the New Dad A new addition to the family brings major changes to the family dynamic. Often with the birth and delivery of a new baby, a lot of attention is directed toward the mother. With so much focus on the new mother, the new dad can often be forgotten. Let the new dad know that he is loved and make him feel a part of the big day with a fun New Dad Gift Basket!...

17 New Hairstyles for Spring We Can’t Get Enough Of 1. Hat-Topped Waves Who would have thought we would love hats so darn much in spring? We usually like to keep knit hats on hand in winter and floppy hats in summer. But, looks like for this season, we’re wearing caps of all kinds. We’re loving this beanie atop loose waves. Peach-colored hair optional, but totally recommended. 2. Short and Tousled This tousled hair trend is right up our alley....

The research work that led Gurrlock to develop the program began ten years ago, and was based on the theory that mindfulness meditation practice increases the space around the neurons in your brain, allowing faster communication between neurons, which accounts for all of the positive attributes of mindfulness. The more spaced-out brain is also lighter, because it is more densely packed with energy rather than matter, allowing for more room for communication to pass between the various parts of the brain....

NoteCube: A Perfect Anniversary Gift NoteCube is the perfect anniversary gift and a great way for you to express your feelings towards someone special; a box full of memories and love. It’s an opportunity for you to give them something unforgettable for your anniversary, a gift they can rely on to make them smile; a reminder of how wonderful they are. It’s the kind of gift that’ll make them love you even more!...

It’s easy to get caught up in the business of the holidays that taking in the the special moments can become an afterthought. Sometimes, the only way to really enjoy the holidays is by looking back and reminding yourself about the good times spent! I decided, that this year, I didn’t want to keep replacing old memories with new ones but instead I wanted to add them to all my captured moments....

Wellness in the House This spring a program with potential to ease stress in the nation’s capitol launched at the US House of Representatives. The House Wellness Center brings wellness education and services—including mindfulness—to members and staff of the House. On tap: lunchtime seminars on topics including work–life balance, sleep essentials, and gratitude; assistance with life-management issues, such as childcare; a newsletter providing informational articles, a guide to resources, and wellness tips; and instruction in mindfulness-based stress management, among other skills....

The entryway of the Boulder Valley Humane Society smells like wood chips. There is a stack of hamster cages by the front door, placed like intended impulse purchases, like Chapstick and breath mints at Target. “May I help you?” The pleasant lady behind the counter says with a mouth that is more gums than teeth. I tell her we’d like to visit a dog or two that are especially in need of love....

Set aside some time on Thursday or Friday night to get your hair back to its shiny and soft self after a week of stress, hot tools, and perhaps some built up grease. We’ve got three products you need to introduce into your routine to master the pre-weekend hair prep. Treat Your Strands with a Pre-Weekend Hair Prep Hair Mask One of the best ways to prep your hair is with an intensive mask....

If you’re thinking about giving a perm a try then you’ll want to check out these curls to consider for your first perm: 52 Curly Perm Styles Whether you’re trying out a new color or opting for tight ringlets, there are a huge variety of ways you can sport a perm this season. 1. White Blonde Bob Wear your fresh perm short in an ashy white blonde bob for a sleek and on-trend look we can’t get enough of....

For all its color appeal, there’s also that much work that goes into getting your hair to platinum blonde levels. Okay, so you have your screenshots on the ready and have researched the best stylist in three counties. (Ed’s note: we strongly advocate seeing a pro the first time you attempt this—no exceptions!) Make sure you’re ready. Going icy blonde involves these things in spades: bleach, money/time, and some serious attention to detail....

Before launching into what we can look for in 2018, I want to start the year by specifically thanking all of you who helped make our end of 2017 funding campaign a success. As a nonprofit, your support is both critical and inspiring. Not only does a successful funding campaign mean that 2017 ended on a high note, but it importantly sets us up to be strong and energized to expand our efforts in 2018....

For example, consider attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder. ADHD is a medical disorder. Its genetic inheritance is similarly strong to that of height, its rate similar around the world (in spite of how it is often presented), and it includes brain differences that have been documented in multiple studies. As with any health condition, handling ADHD well means coming to terms with its full range of effects. ADHD affects a person’s life management, not only their attention....

How Protective Hair Conditioner Helped Bring My Hair Back from the Dead Nexxus’ Keraphix line features a unique and highly efficient protein blend called PROTEINFUSION. It’s made with keratin protein and black rice that actually targets damaged areas of hair, to give a salon-quality level of conditioning. With continued use, it helps increase the resilience of your hair and, well, keep it strong enough to withstand those color-processing days. Bonus: I love the scent and the fact that it was my first line of defense against damage and frizz after bleaching....

Brown shades are also relatively easier to maintain than other colors and are a great foil for bringing out our natural features. The contrast provided by a dark hair color is undeniably striking, and especially during the blonde-saturated summer months, is guaranteed to make you stand out in a crowd. It’s easy to get lost in the fray of the multitude brown hair colors out there. To facilitate your mini-life change, we put together a simple (and fun!...

One of those artists is designer Brisayon Watson. A young designer from Maryland, Watson creates functional pieces that take athleisure and streetwear to a new level of sophistication and sensation. This is a look at his story: Get to Know Brisayon Watson and His Fashion Line, overdosedONdope From a young age, Watson was always heavily interested in sports, fitness, and fashion, but it wasn’t until 2016 that he would get his hands on a sewing machine....