Pizza Tasting Score Card This date will give you the opportunity to evaluate each “master-pizza!” As you take a sample of each and every individual pizza, think about how you stack up against the others! The appearance, the feel of the crust’s crispiness, the smell of the fresh cheese, the combination of ingredients, and the overall experience you had biting into each delicious slice. Whoever’s pizza gets the best score – WINS!...
A recent study, however, might give employers a good reason to embrace meditation: Canadian researchers found that when call center employees participated in a brief mindfulness program, their client satisfaction increased. Every workday for five weeks, 43 full-time call center employees in Canada listened to 10 minutes of guided meditation before work and five minutes after lunch on their computers. Compared with typical programs like Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, which requires eight weeks of classroom instruction and nearly an hour per day of meditation practice, this one was particularly short and accessible....
He has dedicated his career to exploring the multifaceted ways in which emotional experiences shape decision-making and social behavior. His lab is internationally renowned for its findings and paradigms related to studying social emotions and moral behavior in real-time. For details about the lecture, presented by The Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education, click here.
Center Parting Hair Looks For a New Look Read on to get inspired by 10 ways to wear your center parting hair: 1. Tucked Creating a center part in your hair and then simply tucking both sides behind your ears is the easiest way to create a chic style. It makes the center parting look more intentional and model-inspired. 2. Slicked Back Another way to achieve a high fashion style is to try a slicked-back look....
The second part of our date was a fun candy shop that just opened. It’s not your ordinary candy store…it’s themed after the game Candy Land. Anyone remember playing that game growing up? I do! I do! This is a cute little candy store that reminds me of that Christmas story where “visions of lollipops danced in their heads”. Speaking of lollipops…
Coily Hair Guide: Know Your Curl Pattern The first step you can take in your natural hair journey is studying your curl pattern. Identifying what curl type you have can sometimes be draining, but it is a crucial part of figuring out what works best for your curls. From loose 3a curls to tight coily 4c hair, everyone has a different curl pattern. At the same time, curly is on the looser side, coily hair trends to consist of tighter curls that form into an afro-texture....
Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan will also make an appearance to discuss his new book, in which he advocates using contemplative practices to address a host of current national concerns. Wellesley College past-president Diana Chapman Walsh will deliver the opening keynote address. To access the livestream, click here. To consult the schedule, visit the conference website here.
As a psychotherapist and mindfulness teacher, it was my job to help people cope with troubling emotions and medical problems. Now I had to be, as I told others, “more than my disease” and focus on what was right rather than wrong with me. I knew that mindfulness, the ability to be in the present moment with clarity and kindness, would help me, as it has aided the thousands of patients I have worked with since 1984....
Why the appeal of white hair? Well, much like the gray hair color explosion, which was equal parts alterna-cool and geek-chic, pure white hair isn’t what you’d normally ask your stylist for. And that’s why, funnily enough, it’s the hottest new thing: It’s a unique hue with a healthy sense of irony, and though it may look good on almost all skintones, not all may have the guts to take the plunge....
The Best Curly Girl Approved Hair Products From our curly hair editors to you, here are a few of the best hair products four natural and curly hair: 1. Emerge Back to Life Hair Mask Are your curls/coils feeling dry or frizzy? Then you should try the Emerge Back to Life Hair Mask! This curly girl approved hair mask is perfect for deep moisturizing and rejuvenating your natural hair. Simply apply to damp hair, leave the product in for 15 minutes!...
What do you do when your date night gets stuck in a rut?? You call a date night intervention, of course! As you know, all of us divas believe that date night is super important! However, even the most dedicated couples can fall into a routine of always doing the same thing or even having good intentions for date night… but not following through! Yes, life sometimes gets in the way!...
Disney Tips and Tricks (and Disney World tips, too!) {Here’s a quick tip! Even if you aren’t planning a Disney vacation in the near future, you are going to want to pin this baby right now! Trust us! You will want to save these awesome ideas for future reference!} To make browsing easier, we’ve divided our magical Disney tips into 4 categories, click on the link for where you want to go!...
You don’t have to be in an exotic destination to send a postcard! Today’s challenge has you sending your love through the mail with adorable printable postcards! MATERIALS NEEDED: Printable Love Postcards Pen Stamp LOVE CHALLENGE – DAY 17: Sneak a surprise in the mail for your honey! When they check the mail box, they’ll have something to brighten their day. How great is it to find something FUN in the mail instead of ads, bills and junk?...
Read on to learn some of our go-to tips for caring for dry winter hair: How to Combat Dry Winter Hair 1. Use a humidifier. A humidifier not only works wonders for your skin but can help you prevent dry hair. The heaters used in your home and even in the workplace draw all of the moisture, leaving you with super dry, brittle strands. A humidifier adds moisture back into the air, which, in the right amounts, is super beneficial to your skin and hair....
Here’s today’s tip for incorporating more romantic ideas into your routine: You can make your cute sign by hand or type it up using this fun free font: Fiolex Girls. Cut it out in the shape of a heart for added interest. Then, snap away! Having a smart phone makes this cute gift idea super easy- just send it out as a text or an email. If you are looking for more cute ideas on sending your spouse some extra love throughout the day, check out Sarina’s tip on Mailing a Love Note or Julie’s thoughtful suggestion to Order Him a Special Treat!...
Even a simple updo or drying routine can change your style and texture just enough to give your weekly looks some well-deserved variety. If you’re looking for a way to add some spice to your winter style lineup but simply don’t have the patience for anything too complex, check out these four easy winter hairstyles we’ve been loving: Easy Winter Hairstyles to Keep You Looking On Point 1. Air Dry Overnight If you’re running short on time in the morning before work or school and want to use those few extras minutes for sleeping and not styling, we totally get it....
If you couldn’t guess by now – we LOVE Valentine’s Day around our little corner of the internet! Of course, we’re huge fans of showing love to your spouse EVERY, SINGLE DAY of the year, but there’s no harm in pumping up the romance on February 14th! Today we’re sharing a perfect Romantic Valentine’s Dinner for two! Forget the reservations, the extra expense, and the crowds! Our Eat, Drink & Be Mine dinner is easy to prep and romantically thoughtful!...
Think this sounds too good to be true?! Check out this video to see how it works… 4 “assists” sent to you, straight from the Divas, to help you or your spouse plan the perfect Christmas, Valentine’s Day, anniversary, and birthday all with an email reminder service! Tired of being disappointed with no plans on special occasions? Looking for the perfect way to NEVER forget those important dates again? Want to do something romantic and meaningful, but you’re out of ideas?...
last updated on November 2, 2021 Our very own amazing and talented designer Kristin, over at CdotLove, created this Father’s Day Adventure printable for us, and it is FREE for you!! And, we tried to make it super manly! {So no worries about it being too cutesy for your man.} Simply follow the directions and let him choose “his” special day! Find more easy Father’s Day gift ideas HERE!
With our exclusively designed summer cards, you can flirt, tease, and share the love with your spouse all summer long! Using one or all five of our darling cards, shine the sun on your spouse by surprising them with one of these FREE printable cards in their lunch box, gym bag, or car windshield. Included in this darling set are THREE sassy and sweet summer cards, and TWO Fourth of July cards....
