We think bridal shower favors are fun, sweet, and the perfect extra touch at a bridal shower! So check out this list of super trendy bridal shower party favors and watch your guests be tickled pink over them! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Simple & Sweet Bridal Shower Favors Baked Bath Salt Bridal Shower Favor Idea – Show some love to your bridal shower guests with these specially baked bath salts!...
This tiny detail shouldn’t be ignored, as it’s proven to be quite the gamechanger during the styling process. Graduated ends—which sometimes lend the inverted bob a “stacked” feel—help hair fall downwards, and effectively, inwards, as it dries, giving it a crisp, sophisticated, almost angular line that’s flattering on most face shapes. How to Style an Inverted Bob in 3 Easy Steps Step 1: Prep hair while still in the shower....
Go into your first week of classes with a new haircut to inspire your semester and feel like a new person since the previous year. If it’s your Freshman year than it’s the perfect time to rebrand your style and go for the bold look you were too nervous to rock in high school. You’re a college gal now and anything is possible, so don’t hold back! Here are a few styles that we consider great fresh college hairstyles to debut on your first day on campus:...
However, studies have shown that “during a crisis, those who cope the best are those who help others.” In that vein, we decided to create a service-oriented group date night that you can do with your friends. So gather your best couple’s friends and get ready for some fun service scavenger hunt ideas for adults! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Scavenger Hunt Involving Serving Others We here at The Dating Divas have come up with some awesome scavenger hunt ideas over the years (we created a Scavenger Hunt Date Night and an After Dark Scavenger Hunt!...
Some consider skipping or spacing out washes, rather than regularly shampooing, to actually be better for the look and feel of their curly locks. Others think that the best shampoo for natural hair isn’t a shampoo at all, opting for cleansing conditioners and a co-washing regimen instead. But hear us out: Fans of the lather, it turns out you don’t have to give up on shampoo altogether! The best shampoo for natural hair is one that can cleanse, and yes, offer a pleasant, satisfyingly sudsy shower experience if need be, but one that’s also infused with the right level of nourishing ingredients that fully respects the needs of curly, dry hair types....
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Date Night Invite and Carnival Games Score Card A cute invitation and scorecard all in one?! SAY NO MORE! Invite that special someone and step right up to a date night full of fun and games! Simply fill in when and where you will host your DIY carnival games date, and then slip it to your spouse!...
When it comes to overcoming longstanding emotional struggles, we have to not only get space from the self-critical mind, but also encourage the positive beliefs about ourselves that the critical mind has buried. In one part of Uncovering Happiness: Overcoming Depression with Mindfulness and Self-Compassion, I share the following four questions in order to open us up to possibility, install these positive beliefs a bit more, and even encourage positive neuroplasticity....
Subtle Highlights for Dark Brown Hair: 4 Coloring Techniques to Try 1. Balayage When it comes to a subtle look, the balayage technique hits the nail on the head. The highlights carefully created with a hair painting technique can give your hair a natural looking color. To get the ‘I was born this way’ vibe, opt for tones that complement your skin tone. If you have red undertones, opt for a cool tone that isn’t too bright....
Check out these half up half down prom hairstyles that will really get you hooked on this hot trend: 1. Soft Curls These loose, soft curls are so elegantly chic and an amazing fit for your prom style. Make sure you give your curls some support and control all night long by using Dove Style+Care Flexible Hold Hairspray. 2. Sleek When it comes to our half up half down prom hairstyles, sleek and sexy is always the way to go....
Hair Care Tricks for Lazy Girls 1. Skip air-drying and use a diffuser. Air-drying is great for achieving those amazing undone hairstyles, and for getting the most of your natural hair texture. What’s more, it saves your hair from the brutal effects of heat, however, it may not save you on time and a head cold. Consider using a diffuser attachment when you blow-dry your hair. You have nothing to lose and you’ll still get that gorgeous natural-looking texture....
No movement. Because movement is, he says, traditionally “viewed as outside the realm of ‘talk therapy.’” Salmon—who is also a certified exercise physiologist, registered yoga teacher, personal trainer, and mindfulness teacher—encourages clinicians to consider incorporating “purposeful, mindful movement” in their interventions. He is not talking simply about exercise but about movement infused with awareness of what’s going on in body and mind, which can “provide a way to rekindle appreciation for our ability to move and be physically active....
There is no better moment than now while reading these words to consider what you are thankful for. In fact, there is actually no other moment than now. The poet Hafiz writes in his poem “It Felt Love”: How did the rose Ever open its heart And give to this world All its beauty? It felt the encouragement of light Against its being, Otherwise, We all remain Too frightened This is so true....
Interview with Brianne Manz of Stroller in the City All Things Hair: What does your typical hair routine look like? Brianne Manz: When I am not pulling my hair back in a ponytail, you can usually find me getting a blowout at DryBar once a week. Usually their blowouts last me a good five to six days. All Things Hair: What is your one indulgent hair treatment that you have to get?...
In recent decades, researchers have been gaining insight into the benefits of practicing this ancient tradition. By studying more secular versions of mindfulness meditation, they’ve found that learning to pay attention to our current experiences and accept them without judgment might indeed help us to be happier. Studies to date suggest that mindfulness affects many aspects of our psychological well-being—improving our mood, increasing positive emotions, and decreasing our anxiety, emotional reactivity, and job burnout....
While many people equate attaining a certain size with health (and happiness), that is an inaccurate evaluation. Despite persistent bias against higher weight within research and medicine, current studies show that weight shaming and yo-yo dieting are more damaging to a person’s health than their body weight. What if your problem was not your weight, but your relationship to your weight and your body? Attitudes to Shift for a Healthy Relationship with Your Body When we have been taught to distrust and dislike our bodies, we can become susceptible to other harmful patterns of attitude and behavior....
We’ve gathered up an amazing list of sexy games, flirty ideas, and date night ideas ranging from G to PG-13+ to get you through Valentine’s Day! And yes, a lot of these ideas can be used all year long or whenever you’re feeling a little frisky! Valentine’s Day isn’t the only time to spread the love! Wink! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here....
Can you believe that it is already school time?! I sure can’t! That means it’s back to fighting the after school blues (as I like to call them). I feel like my kids use all their good behavior at school so when they come home… well, let’s just say it’s not always pretty. I’m constantly searching for ideas to help make our time after school much better. This post has 80 ideas to help every mom make their after school time a breeze!...
First off, we understand that keeping things fun and exciting in the bedroom can be a little daunting. That’s why we strive to be tasteful with our suggestions while also inviting couples to freshen things up with their sex lives! Secondly, we are sure that this FABULOUS list of sexy games has something to fit every marriage, and is sure to help YOU spice and dice things up in the bedroom!...
The holiday season can be SO hectic! Holiday parties, work events, Christmas shopping… it can be harder than ever to show your man love with everything else on your mind AND your “To-Do” list! To be sure your hubby knows you are always thinking of him, send him a YouTube link to the classic Mariah Carey Christmas song, “All I Want for Christmas is You.” I’ve even done the hard work for you…....
