Suffice to say it hasn’t always been an easy road. We’ve seen our share of burnt strands, scalded cheeks and irritated scalps, which is why finding the tool best tailored to our needs and skill level (or lack thereof) is paramount. And whether you shell out major greenbacks for the best curling iron money can buy or go the budget-friendly route, most of it is still, as they say, all in the wrist....
Birthdays come just once a year, and you definitely want your spouse to feel special on that day. But often times money is tight, schedules are busy, and you just can’t do anything ‘big.’ My husband’s birthday is right after Christmas so often times he doesn’t need anything and we’re so celebrated out that we don’t do much. However, this year I wanted to do something special that didn’t cost a lot....
Thinking about giving bob box braids a try? Read on for inspiration: Create Your Own Bob Box Braids Style 10 Beautiful Bob Box Braids Styles 1. Wavy Braids Add a slight wave to the very ends of your box braids for a textured bob full of dimension and unique detail. 2. Pulled Back If you’re looking for a bit of a fancier way to style your box braid bob then this is the style for you....
Read on for our tips for maintaining the look: Bone Straight Locks: Tips for Getting The Look 1. Anti-frizz hair products are key. One may think that a top notch flat iron is the key to success when it come to creating bone straight hair looks, but it’s only part of the equation. The products you apply to your hair during your hair washing process plays a huge role too....
If you are new to these cute posts airing EVERY FRIDAY, check out all the details HERE. Today we are sharing a quick and easy love note idea for Halloween that your spouse will enjoy. The hiding places are endless. I like to hide all my notes in random spots around the house or in my hubby’s car. Some of my favorite places are inside the cereal box pushed under most of the cereal, tucked into a pocket of his favorite jeans, in a zippered section of his work bag, tucked inside a book, folded in with his underwear, on his car door handle or rear view mirror, under his pillow, or in between our dinner plates....
Jacobs grew up practicing meditation, yoga, and martial arts. His parents, Lenny and Barbara Jacobs, were publishers of the groundbreaking spiritual magazine East West Journal for almost twenty years. They provided an early example of the kind of social entrepreneurship exemplified by Samovar. After graduating from college, Jacobs went to work in high-tech, an easy step for someone in the cyber generation. “But after about four years,” he says, “I found myself totally disconnected from myself and other people....
Theater of War Productions, based in New York City, is “a social impact theater company that uses storytelling and theater as a tool for helping communities address issues of public health and social justice,” says Bryan Doerries, the company’s artistic director. For Rushton, the production is an opportunity to “help my profession heal in this pandemic.” Pandemic Burnout Doerries notes that in the United States alone, there are around four million nurses, “who have been the most overexposed and under-resourced medical professionals during this pandemic....
Since 2016, Emily’s used techniques she learned in the Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) program, pioneered by University of Utah professor Eric Garland, PhD. Aimed at decreasing patients’ use (and misuse) of prescription drugs, the program teaches mindfulness and savoring techniques to ease pain and craving, while shifting awareness toward pleasant emotions. Johansson learned to “drink in” the sights, sounds, and smells in her present moment as they flow through her body....
Charge up the battery in your camera so it’s good and ready. Bring a tripod or something sturdy to set up your camera. Figure out outfits! Do you want to coordinate them or have them all different? Choose the perfect location to do the job. You’ll never regret having too many pictures of your family, but you might regret having too little. So STOP waiting for that perfect moment to pass you by....
What are the BEST Cookie Recipes? Making cookies is good for the soul and the tastebuds. Did you know that there are actually six types of cookies? Dropped, rolled, molded, refrigerator, pressed, or bar cookies. On this Top 10 Cookie Recipes List, I will let you know which category each one falls into. Read on to gain a little baking knowledge and enjoy a delicious date night with your sweetheart at the end!...
Anniversaries are all about taking the time to look back on where you started, reflect on where you are today and to look forward to many more years to come. But how do you capture that in a GIFT? Choosing the perfect anniversary gift can be difficult – perhaps even harder the longer you are married! You start running out of creative ideas! Anyone with me? Well, no worries because creative ideas are what we do best – you’ve come to the right place!...
For more on this topic, read Healing the Whole Person here on Mindful.org.
You’re probably wondering what type of research you should conduct to find the right one for you. For one, you can ask your dermatologist, read online reviews or come to us! It all comes down to knowing your stuff beforehand. The Good Dandruff Shampoo You Need for Your Hair & Scalp As a dandruff sufferer myself, I’ve depended on many of the most popular over-the-counter brands to treat my dandruff issues but I never focused on the overall healthy feeling of my hair while doing so....
Or we shift our gaze and see the inches of cat and dog hair in the corners of our wood floors, the fur spread like a second mat on the living room rug. We’re seeing the cobwebs dangling from the corners of the ceilings, forming filaments of dirty lace across the tops of our cabinets. We’re seeing the age spots on our hands, our unpedicured toes, the hair on our legs coarse and dark after a winter of long pants, leggings, and tights....
Included in this Documentary Movie Date Night: Movie Envelope Cover Digital Text Invitation Documentary Themed Activity Documentary Intimacy Ideas Here’s a closer look into all the printables: Documentary Cover Page Each of our Movie Nights Dates comes with a colorful cover to stick on a manila envelope. The documentary cover is all angles, just like you want in unbiased documentary movies! Glue it to the front and stick all of your Documentary Date Night printables inside....
Well, my teacher is a language teacher, but I can’t say that is anything limiting, because what he has taught me is how to exist, how to really exist. Because the language is everything. It has the spirit in it. Each word is kept by a spirit, which means that when people begin to learn the language they are beginning to pray, to become part of a community. When people learn the language, they are on a path....
Dyed, Not Fried: Caring For Your New Dyed Hair Colors 1. Pre-dye prep If you are heading in for a total color overhaul (read: bleach, toner, color) ask your stylist if you can prep with coconut oil. Some hair dyes may not react well to coconut oil in your hair, so in that case you wouldn’t want to go down this route. But, if you get the all clear from your stylist, slather your hair and scalp in coconut oil prior to applying the lightener....
I brought this swirl of doubt to my yoga practice. As a long-time practitioner, I find that my yoga practice is often a microcosm for what I’m experiencing in my life. On this particular day, while practicing in my bedroom, I was struck with a bolt of awareness about the kind of marriage I wanted to create for myself. It was a headstand day. My headstand is an exercise in trust....
What is a Favorite Things Gift Exchange? What is a Favorite Things Gift Exchange Party? The idea is simple: invite a group of your favorite friends and ask them to bring 3 items that they absolutely love! These items could be kitchen gadgets, beauty products, a craft supply or even something handmade. Each guest will tell the group what they love about the item, and then draw names to see who gets to keep it!...
