A big thanks to Tasha of Whimsicle Design Studio for sharing her talent of blending typography and gorgeous design with this set of printables! Can’t you see this print on a wall of your home? …Instant DIY art! LUCKY in LOVE Printable Set Links {BOTH 5×7 and 8×10 sizes} I loved the contrast of pairing Tasha’s 8×10 version against a crisp, white frame to really set off the sentiment of this print....
Top 5 Challenges to Marriage After Baby 5. Defining Roles “After our first baby, I just wanted to do it myself – I thought I could do everything better than him and he didn’t know what he was doing. I assumed that our baby only really needed me, which was terribly unfair to him.” “Defining responsibilities. I do not think it is the sole job of the woman to change diapers and feed the baby....
Stitching Together From tomato jam to embroidered handkerchiefs, The Craftivist Collective is adding a new tool to the activism toolbox—Craftivism. In 2008, Sarah Corbett, the collective’s founder, felt burned out by the confrontational nature of activism. Compelled to explore other ways she could make a difference, she stumbled upon craftivism, a form of activism that nudges people to stop, think, and act through the use of handcrafted objects. Since then the collective has hosted group stitch-ins, sent out handwritten notes to policymakers, and crafted solidarity banners that have been hung all over the world, all following the motto on their website that reads, “If we want our world to be more beautiful, kind, and just, then let’s make our activism beautiful, kind, and just....
The merger creates the largest and most comprehensive enterprise in the field, with more than 9,000 pieces of content, hundreds of courses, state-of-the-art technology and consumer media with a monthly audience of more than 2 million individuals. The new company was formed from the merger of the media enterprise founded and developed by the Foundation for a Mindful Society, including Mindful Magazine and mindful.org, with LifeXT, a corporate-training organization. The merger of the two companies brings together the world’s pre-eminent enterprise in the mindfulness field, including products in the consumer media; courses; corporate training; licensed content; business media; events; and directories focused on meditation and mindfulness....
Let’s take a closer look at this divide to determine which part truly is the best. We’re breaking down the differences between these styles to help you figure out which direction you’ll go: down the middle or to the side. Middle vs Side Part: Which is Truly the Best? Find out all about the big debate between middle and side parts. Gen Zs vs. Millennials Even though the trend being debated is a middle part vs a side part, the people on each side mainly come from different generations....
Longacre’s director, Matt Smith, thought that the camp’s tech-free policy wasn’t helping kids in the long run. Instead, Smith and his colleagues thought giving campers a short break from their devices, and then allowing technology back, would help the kids reflect on their relationship with their devices. The result? Below is a short video of the “tech experiment.” Campers talk about what it was like to take a digital break, and how they felt when they got their devices back....
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Once again, gifting money as a Christmas gift is an EXCELLENT route to go. Similarly, gifting something that brings an instant smile to the recipient’s face is something we think everyone should strive to do! So while some of these ideas require a little extra work, we think they’re totally worth it! Let’s check them out, shall we?...
We associate a picnic with a sunny afternoon at the park, but we’ve come up with a romantic picnic for two under the moonlight! Just picture it – a warm summer night, twinkling stars, a delicious dinner! Boom – ROMANTIC! It’s so easy it can be done in your own backyard. But, that’s not the best part… we’ve come up with some cute printable cards for a scavenger hunt leading up to the picnic!...
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. But first, we gotta give a mama-sized bear hug of a “Thank you!” to the one and only Carisa from Messes to Memories. She designed these fabulously floral Mother’s Day countdown cards for us and we just couldn’t be happier! Seriously, these bad boys are bursting with sunshine! Thanks again, girl! A Closer Look at Your Mother’s Day Quotes & Service Countdown Okay, let’s get into the nitty-gritty of this fabulous idea....
Multi Colored Hair Ideas: Colorful Hairstyle Ideas for Pride and Beyond Bright, creative, original, and most importantly, a show of solidarity and support for diversity (hence its many colors), multicolored hair in its truest form pays homage to the gay pride flag, which first became the symbol of the gay community in June 1978. Originating in San Francisco, it has undergone several revisions due to fabric unavailability and is now made up of six colors, with a meaning assigned to each stripe: red (life), orange (healing), yellow (sunlight), green (nature), blue (peace and harmony) and purple (spirit)....
Natural Hair Updos to Try this Season 1. Faux Bang Updo Use your curls to create a faux-bang style updo. This bun adds instant volume and drama to any look. 2. Fringe Pineapple If you want to find different ways to wear the pineapple updo out an about, add this style to your list. Pull out some hair at the front to add a fringe to your updo. 3. Box Braid Bun Want to give your natural hair a break by using box braids as a protective style?...
Island’s End trailer from Filmmaker John Bush on Vimeo. You can help the filmmaker finish the film by making a tax-deductible donation.
How to Use Jojoba Oil For Hair As Hydrating Masks and Scrubs Due to its oily consistency, jojoba oil is a natural moisturizer that can be used straight up or added to hair conditioners. Additionally, it can be mixed with other oils such as coconut or olive oils and ingredients like oatmeal to make a nourishing hair mask. The best thing about this oil is that it works well in all hair textures, including natural and afro....
Here’s something that these communities probably won’t shed light on: When it comes to a lot of the ingredients that they urge you to stay away from, their positive attributes are oftentimes glossed over. For example, did you know parabens help keep your products from going bad? You probably didn’t know until now, and that’s totally okay. Now let’s talk a little about organic hairspray. Organic Hair Spray: What You Should Know Read on for some things you need to know:...
Add A Burst of Romance A slow dance can be a quick and easy way to add a burst of romance to the end of a date night, or at anytime for that matter. It’s an easy way to reconnect physically and emotionally with your husband, and it doesn’t even involve any talking! My husband and I slow dance often, sometimes stealing a quick dance in our driveway to music playing on our car stereo before we relieve the babysitter at the end of our date night....
The kind of happiness I am referring to here goes beyond the happy faces that inevitably surface during birthday parties or the gleeful grins we see at Christmas. Genuine, underlying happiness runs deeper than the excitement displayed when our child gets the latest gadget, or the name brand clothes. This excitement offers our child a taste of happiness. A temporary happy or state of being that can often feel so good that if he (or she) gets enough of it they start mistaking it for the real thing....
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. To make your browsing even easier, we’ve divided our list of perfect date ideas into the following 5 categories: Is this list an absolute goldmine or what?! Keep reading! Perfect Date Ideas for Rainy Days You’re ready and set for the perfect outdoor activity when suddenly… the showers start coming. We’ve all been there! But no need to fear, these rainy day date ideas will have your hearts shining in no time....
Pointed bangs, better know as V-shaped bangs, or triangle bangs have been around for years. It’s a style that has been widely worn by Gothic women and during the Retro fashion era. The style is back and looks super fierce on many face shapes. Take cues from this style and create a look that works for you. Read on below for our favorite fringe styles inspired by pointed bangs:...
