For the main part of our date, we created light graffiti! In this photography technique, you use a light source (like a flash light) to write messages or draw pictures while your camera is set to a very long exposure. Since this was the first time either one of us had experimented with this concept, we were a little afraid it might be too complicated… it turned out to be super easy and fun!...

PRACTICE: Learn a practice where you follow a simple object (like your breath). The repeated returning to a focal point trains your attention. BENEFIT: Focus. Your attention wavers less and you’re not as easily pulled away by external distractions or internal chatter. Annoyed by difficult colleagues, office politics, gossip PRACTICE: Let others talk about themselves. Listen and consider what might cause them pain. BENEFIT: Not as judgemental. You take more time to explore what might be causing other people pain and problems instead of assuming the worst....

Hi there! I’m Miranda from One Little Minute, and I’m thrilled to be here today sharing a creative and customizeable anniversary idea. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. My husband Dave and I rotate planning our anniversary celebrations. One year he does it all, the next it’s my turn, and every third year we plan something special together. This last year was our fifth anniversary, and my turn was up again....

10 outfits to match mommy plus 5 outfits to match daddy! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about them, click here. We found different styles and outfits for mom to match her girl or boy and then some for dad to match either his girl or boy. They are so fun and I love them all! Mom Outfits first: Girl Power Denim & Tulle Your Killin’ Me Smalls She Got it from Me Cardigans Pumpkins Best Friends Blessed Mama Bear & Baby Bear Maxi Dresses And now, Dads:...

It’s important to go to the base of the problem when it comes to treating dandruff. By starting with your cleansing routine in the shower, you can meet the problem at its root (no pun intended), and stop it from messing with your hair goals. The Top Causes of Dandruff Surprisingly dandruff is caused by several different factors that do not necessarily indicate a lack of clean hair or poor hygiene....

Begin by styling your hair in a way that helps you set the mood. Whether you want Christmas hairstyles like chignons for date night or are looking into sporting a funky style for an ugly sweater Christmas party, we’ve got you covered. Here are our top ten looks for you this season: 10 Christmas Hairstyles to Get You Stylish for the Holidays 1. Chignon This chignon style is perfect for a formal Christmas dinner....

Sometimes, however, journalists and even scientists (who should know better) have overstated the physical and mental health benefits, which has fed growing skepticism about mindfulness. Indeed, the science behind mindfulness meditation has often suffered from poor research designs and small effect sizes, as 15 psychologists and neuroscientists found after reviewing hundreds of mindfulness studies. Their paper, published by Perspectives on Psychological Science, argues that there is still much we don’t understand about mindfulness and meditation....

10 Night Out Hairstyles to Consider 1. Tousled Texture This low-maintenance style will be one of those looks that you return to again and again. Simply run a brush through your hair for a tousled kind of texture that looks sultry and feminine when paired with a bright red lip. 2. Soft Updo Gather your hair up into a loose and soft updo and use your curling iron to create soft waves in the pieces that fall out around your face....

What is Vegan Hair Dye? Vegan hair dyes use plant-based ingredients to help you achieve your hair color goals. Rather than the harsh chemicals found in typical hair dyes, vegan alternatives offer gentler ingredients that still yield vibrant color results. Vegan Hair Dye: Alternative Ingredients Using ingredients like henna, carmine, cocoa, among others, vegan hair dye delivers long-lasting color as well as your favorite standard hair dyes. These hair dyes also often incorporate nourishing natural ingredients like cocoa butter and aloe vera to deliver moisture and hydration to your hair throughout the process....

We created a survey that asked husbands what they really wish their wives knew. By blasting it out via our facebook page and sharing it in our newsletter, we were able to hear from so many of your men! We got a huge number of responses from husbands of all different ages and backgrounds. We were seriously blown away by the responses that we received and wanted to share them all with you!...

Tricks, treats, and whole lotta haunts are creepin’ around the corner… All that scaring calls for some pretty Franken-tastic threads and that’s where we come in! With our list of over one hundred DIY Halloween costumes, we’ll help all the monsters in your family look their absolute freakiest; everyone from that hunk of a hubby to the family pet! The best part? You can create all of them yourself! Let’s unleash those outfits and help you have one spooktacular night you’ll never forget!...

Cool Summer Hairstyles That’ll Have You Foregoing Your Ponytail 1. Bow Bun If you’re extremely bored of the ponytail, transition into a hairstyle that reads f-u-n! This bow bun hairstyle can be done on any hair texture. Try this cool hairstyle out, whether you have box braids or straight hair. 2. Braided Updo Do updos fall underneath the cool summer hairstyles category? They sure do, especially when there are braids involved....

How To Fix Over-Processed Hair Over-processed hair is going to need a lot of attention beyond your shampoo and conditioning routine. Here are a few tips and tricks to get your hair back to its glory days’ shining in the sun. The Best Products for Over-Processed Hair These are the best products for over-processed hair: 1. TRESemmé Biotin + Repair 7 Shampoo Need to repair your hair? TRESemmé Biotin + Repair 7 Shampoo is formulated with Biotin and technology that repairs seven types of hair damage: damage from bleaching, blow-drying, braiding, brushing, coloring, curling, and straightening....

I am completely obsessed with love fonts because they convey such powerful emotion behind them! Additionally, I love to change up my handwriting and doodle letters. Most importantly, I love using beautiful love fonts when making computer designs. Simply put, fonts just make everything more beautiful. There is no denying that, right? Luckily, I have found several websites that offer FREE love fonts for personal use. Firstly, if you are looking for free wedding fonts, I got ’em!...

Spring Summer Hairstyles for Natural Hair First things first, let’s talk hair products. For each of these styles, you’ll want to grab a bottle of hair gel and a can of hairspray. The hair gel will aid in keep your braid tight and smooth while the hairspray will give the finished look some hold. We love using Nexxus Exxtra Hold Sculpting Gel to smooth out each strand as we braid....

Now before we dive in, we need to be clear that celebrating the 30th birthday might not be a big deal to some. Hey! That’s okay! There are plenty more birthdays ahead of ya… However, we personally like to take advantage of any opportunity to love a little extra on our sweeties. If you feel that way too, you’re going to love all the creative birthday gift ideas for him we found!...

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Fun Date Ideas for Movie Buffs Whether your favorites include Jaws and Lord of The Rings or Footloose and The Notebook, these fun movie goodies will help you have the best movie date night ever! So, grab the popcorn, cuddle up, and let the show begin! Mini Projector – Step up your movie night with this mini projector!...

By the way, we’ve taken an extra step and even categorized this list of marriage challenges for you! Since there’s a number of ways to focus on you improving your marriage, we figured this would be the most helpful way for you to locate the perfect love challenge for you to start with! To start off, the categories are: Love Challenges That Focus On Your Attitude Our Favorite Marriage Challenges Intimacy Challenges Now, are you ready to transform your marriage, one love challenge at a time?...

We often waste time focusing on what isn’t working, which spills over into time required to deal with bruised feelings. If you’re looking for what isn’t working, you may notice a lot, but you’ll limit what you can learn and use. Look for strengths, in yourself and others, as a conscious practice, and you will find how much more energy—and time—you have to accomplish things. Notice your state of mind during this practice....

Many of these confounding habits undermine the mindfulness practice we’re trying to establish to work with them in the first place. If you’re a new meditator, someone has hopefully explained that nothing is going to happen right away, and that you can’t force yourself to have a quiet mind or feel relaxed. But even so, you imagine yourself sitting perfectly still, blissfully at peace and that you’re going to do this for 30 minutes every day, without fail....