It’s no secret that we are BIG fans of Circle with Disney. We tried one out last Christmas and it quickly became our FAVORITE thing! Screens are EVERYWHERE. In our hands. Pockets. Purses. You name it! It can be SO tough to keep the distractions of these devices at bay – we totally get it! We love that Circle brings families closer together by helping us ALL (moms and dads included) manage our “screen time” effectively....
This short animation from the London School of Life suggests another way to approach those negative storylines we jog through our minds, as well as the real setbacks we face—like adopting a kinder mindset toward ourselves when we fail, accepting our personal histories that we cannot change, and understanding that our worth is not only contingent on our achievements. An Easy Self-Compassion Practice Step 1: When you find yourself in a cycle of negative self-talk because you have failed at something or are disappointed with an outcome, remind yourself that the task was difficult and that you did your best....
Rising Awareness Challenge Rules We’re looking for the greatest mindful interrupters you can craft. Mindful interrupters are short mindfulness practices and reminders that allow us to pause, hit the reset button, and can briefly refresh you (instructions on how to create one below). Over the next month, we’ll keep our eyes peeled for the best interrupters. We’ll announce the four winners in the New Year. Want to participate? Here’s how: • Craft a mindful interrupter, around 119 characters....
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Hair Products Every Pixie Cut Needs 1. Step aside shampoo, refresh your hair with dry shampoo. One of the selling points of getting shorter hair is less drying time — we all want to be out the door in a flash! Just because your hair is short and drying time is quick, doesn’t mean you’ll be in the mood to wash your hair everyday, right? Save yourself some of the hassle during the week and refresh your short crop with some dry shampoo....
You get to channel your inner artist for today’s challenge! Even if you AREN’T an artist, it’s the thought that counts and this will be something NEW you are doing for your relationship…. MATERIALS NEEDED: Paper Pencil Colored Pencils LOVE CHALLENGE – DAY 23: How SIMPLE is this?? You don’t have the be the perfect artist to pull this off. You can copy this one to a “T” or customize your sheet to fit you and your sweetheart’s personalities....
The press release refers to “Mindful Works” as a collaboration between Atena and the Goldie Hawn Foundation to “scale up” the foundation’s MindUP program. “Mindful Works” collaboration will include “a research component to the program designed to show the results and outcomes for improvements to workforce productivity, engagement and satisfaction.” Last year, Janice Marturano of the Institute for Mindful Leadership, and author of Finding a Space to Lead lead a workshop with Mark Williams of the Mindfulness Center at Oxford University....
Are you looking for a unique way to express your love to your adorkable sweetheart! Well we have the PERFECT printable love notes JUST FOR YOU! Whether your sweetie is a science geek or a video game fanatic, we’ve got you covered! All nerds and nerdettes will certainly approve of these cute printable cards! Want to hear the best part? They’re totally FREE! So be sure to print all 12 of our ADORABLY NERDY LOVE NOTES!...
Julianne Moore—who deservedly won the best actress award for Still Alice—offered a look into the mind of a woman in her fifties losing hold of every single reference point as she recedes into the dark unknown of dementia. It breaks your heart into a million pieces, and it also makes you consider how your mind is continually constructing one version after another of a self from the bits and pieces of life around you....
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Mindfulness is, above all, about being aware and awake rather than operating unconsciously. When you’re consciously present at work, you’re aware of two aspects of your moment-to-moment experience—what’s going on around you and what’s going on within you. Mindful work means to be consciously present in what you’re doing, while you’re doing it, as well as managing your mental and emotional state. If you’re writing a report, mindfulness requires you to give that your full attention....
We all know that one of the greatest challenges in marriage is dealing with budgets and learning to agree on all aspects of your finances. In order to help you {and your marriage} out, we’ve gathered all of the BEST places to find great budget ideas, tips and tricks! Organization is key when you’re working on your budget, so we’re going to set you straight by grouping the incredible tips and ideas in this post into a few categories....
We’ve gathered the best ways to celebrate the end of the school year with a list of 101 last day of school party ideas. Get ready for an epic list of activities, gifts, photography, and more! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. We have gathered together the best of the best, top-notch, unbelievably amazing, over-the-top-fabulous ideas to help you make this end of school year the best one yet!...
Use our list of adorable free birthday printable cards to send warm wishes on someone’s special day! When celebration time is in full swing, we think the cost of supplies is the last thing you should worry about. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the latest and greatest free birthday printables, guaranteed to make b-day time an absolute smash! From cards and gifts to decorations and party supplies, this is one list that’s not only worth saving but one that you’re sure to use again and again!...
Creating a voluminous updo is super simple and adding an unexpected bow takes this style to celebratory heights. Keep reading for a quick step-by-step tutorial on how to score this fun party look and toast to the fact that yes, you made it through yet another holiday season in style! Read on: 12 Days of Christmas Hair Day 12: Voluminous Updo With a Fun Bow Step 1: Wash and condition your hair....
BACK TO SCHOOL! We know all you momma’s want to make the most of this school year for your kiddos {and yourselves!}, so we’ve rounded up 12 AWESOME printables as a part of this month’s… Blog Hop! First, let’s recap our previous month’s posts, shall we? We already featured our 12 FREE Spring Themed Printables, 12 FREE Cinco de Mayo Printables, 12 FREE 4th of July Themed Printables, and now we’ve got your 12 FREE BACK-TO-SCHOOL THEMED PRINTABLES!...
A Collection of 15 Trendy Ideas of Balayage on Straight Hair Read on to check out some of our favorite straight balayage hair ideas that we hope will inspire your new look this year. 1. Super Long Balayage Take your super long strands to the next level by adding a high contrast dose of balayage. Bleach blonde ends will make your dark roots-pop and will help elevate your waist-length strands....
1. Asymmetrical Bob with Dramatic Part Sophisticated with a distinctly modern edge, the asymmetrical bob is cut slightly longer at the front, with a subtle – but noticeable – graduation to a shorter back. This style is off-duty and red carpet-ready, what more could you want from a short haircut? 2. Super Sleek Bob As many of us have seen on the big screen and on Instagram, many of our favorite and fashion-forward celebrities are advocates of this super sleek, straight bob haircut that perfectly epitomizes 21st-century sass....
To help make prepping easier, we’ve created a collection of 19 beautiful flower girl hairstyles for girls of all ages. Each style is wedding-appropriate without being over the top to ensure that she feels ready for the big job. Read on to check out some breathtaking flower girl hairstyles: 1. Simple Updo We’re kicking off the collection with a simple updo that works on a range of hair types and is appropriate for girls of all ages....
You don’t need to be a fan of Viking history to have noticed these cuts everywhere. If you want to unleash your inner Viking, check out the best traditional and modern Viking hairstyles for men below. The Best Viking Hairstyles Trending Now 1. Man Bun We couldn’t possibly put together a rundown of Viking hairstyles without including the man bun. After all, nothing says ‘ready for the battlefield’ like long hair tied into a high topknot....
