Barber is showcased on an episode of Netflix’s Chef’s Table, where his food is beautifully presented along with his message. In this excerpt, he talks about how a plate of food can be a powerful source of change. Every day, Barber creates a new menu based on what is harvested that same day. He recognizes the importance of changing with the seasons in order to sustain the environment that produces our food, which means his menu depends on what is most fresh at the moment....

Growing up, it was that moment when my Assistant Scoutmaster gave up a Saturday afternoon to sit and watch blue-jays and finches flit about the branches in the woods behind my house, and with enthusiasm and presence helped me earn my coveted “bird study” merit badge. His setting aside of his own concerns to prize what looked to be valuable in me rippled forward in such a way that I wrote to him many years later to tell him about the impact his simple act of giving had on me....

“We play hide-and seek as a family each night. It gives us a time to laugh and connect.”- @VTCONDON “They’re important to measure time.”- @JARVEVA “They help me stay on track with self-care, so I can better support myself and others.”- @JOANNAZAKANY “They provide a sense of calm in the storm.”- @MASLOW40 “My rituals—I have a coffee, go for a run, read my kids stories—give me a sense of flow in the day....

When it comes to disordered eating patterns, we usually aim the angry-finger at society, the media, our history, or ourselves. “There’s always so much food at every office meeting,” or “It’s the endless food commercials on TV,” or “I deserve this after a day like today,” or “If I had an ounce of willpower, I wouldn’t eat like this.” After we’ve aimed and fired, we often experience the backlash: an empty helplessness that leaves us feeling defeated, hopeless, ashamed and, once again, angry....

Given the trauma inflicted by mass shootings, it’s not surprising that gun violence is linked to post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and suicide. But the burden of gun violence goes beyond the victim—family, friends, and those within the community may develop vicarious trauma and symptoms of post-traumatic stress. Despite the ubiquity and impact of gun violence, few studies to date have researched trauma interventions for gun violence victims. Recently, a pilot study at the University of California San Diego examined Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) as a method for alleviating the trauma and suffering that gun violence survivors experience....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. This toolkit was designed by the ever-talented Carisa of Messes to Memories. She’s a mom so she knows the boredom struggle well. She used the brightest colors to make this toolkit something your kiddos will love to see! Fun Activities for Kids Box Decor Mom’s Summer Toolkit Categories There are three categories to choose from. If you just need some fun activities for kids, turn to the Summer Activities envelope....

The launch weekend will feature sneak peeks and series premieres of many of the network’s new shows. One reality-based show will include Breaking Down the Bars, a docu-reality series that will follow the transformation of female prisoners working toward rehabilitation with a therapist. Winfrey says she takes responsibility for the new network seriously. “I feel responsible for the energy that I bring into the rooms of every single person who turns on this channel,” she says....

Today’s Love on the Run tip features a darling printable love quote you can use to let your spouse know how much they mean to you this New Year’s Eve! Mwah! This is such perfect way to ring in the New Year…few things can compete with sweet kisses from your one true love:) This printable comes from the blog Savoring The Details and is just so sweet. All you need to do is print this out and leave it out to surprise your New Years Eve Date:)...

The look features big, soft, sculpted waves with a side part and a show-stopping shine (the better to impress on the big screen too!). See how to get this undeniably beautiful, red carpet-worthy look in a few easy steps. Read on to discover how you can create old Hollywood waves in two ways: Tutorial: Old Hollywood Waves Ed’s note: For a lighter look for everyday, run fingers through the hair once again after brushing out your curls for a more tousled, casual-chic feel....

To get some chic braided hairstyles for party situations, here are some cute looks for you to try out: Party Braids: 15 Cute Looks to Wear 1. Braided Pigtails Dutch hair pigtails make a great party hairstyle, as it gives hair a tough-girl edge that’s playful and chic. To get the look, start by using a comb to create a center part, and then proceed to split your hair into two sections....

10 Ways to Wear Ponytail with Bangs Read on to get inspired and see our fave flirty ways to wear a ponytail with bangs: 1. Sleek Bangs A big reason why a lot of women try and stay away from bangs is because of the upkeep. Not all hair types air dry well when it comes to a set of sleek bangs, so we understand the concern. We recommend using hair products to keep your bangs in place and make styling that much easier....

Bringing mindfulness to eating can help you expand your relationship with food, while allowing you to appreciate, savor and bring a whole lot of enjoyment to your meals. Explore these three mindful tips. In practice, these tips only take a minute or two of your time before a meal—well worth the sense of enjoyment they bring. Bring these three mindful tips into eating your snacks and meals from time to time and see what you notice....

If you’re anything like us, Christmas brings out ALL the feelings. Specifically, we feel the need to capture all the cherished holiday memories and create lasting family traditions all month long! If that realization leaves you: Noticing that your heart has started racing because you haven’t begun planning… Smiling when you think of all the fun that’s in store… Feeling overwhelmed trying to think of exactly what to do… OR jumping for joy that the holidays are finally here…...

Rollie talks all the time and asks endless questions. Strapped down in his wheelchair in the back of the bus, he’s hard to understand through the din of a noisy old bus, but I do my best. The fact that he wants his window open on all but the coldest days also does not help with the noise level on the bus. Rollie enjoys hearing traffic: “What was that?” -“A semi, Rollie,” I reply....

With 23,752 runners participating the challenge goal was met in under a week. The final tally showed that participants had run 321,885.04 miles in all. Architecture for Humanity, a not for profit design firm, will now put it’s teams in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto to work. Their plan is to hit the ground at the grassroots level. They believe that the greatest impact can be achieved if they “focus on specific small scale building projects for local community organizations....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. These candy grams are designed to make it easy to put together with fun bright text and cute designs to highlight the candy! Thanks to Messes to Memories for putting together this fun design. Each candy gram is 2 pages. You can trim the edges so that it has a nice bright border and attach the sheets together on the back with tape....

A groundbreaking study, published in 1984 in the journal Science by environmental psychologist Roger Ulrich (now at Texas A&M University), demonstrated that gazing at a garden can sometimes speed healing from surgery, infections and other ailments. Since then, more studies have confirmed these findings—and have found the gardens not only for good for patients, but hospital employees too. Want to know more? Click here to read How Hospital Gardens Help Patients Heal....

Scrunchies Are Back Hit up your local beauty supply store and zero in on the hair care section for a plethora of options. In our opinion, there’s no such thing as too many scrunchies so we’d suggest finding both casual and fancier options so you’re set for any occasion. Simple and understated one-color varieties might be best for the gym while something textured and beaded will work for a night out....

We’ve rounded up our favorite hairstyle ideas to inspire you to try on your very own sew-in hairstyle: Sew-In Hairstyles: Inspo for Your Next Look 1. Afro Textured Curls Go big or go home with this look. If you’re going to get a curly sew-in hairstyle, you might as well go for this big curly style. The ultimate sew-in style for anyone who is inspired by the glamourous styles of the 60s....

Sexy Mardi Gras Party for 2 To throw the perfect sexy Mardi Gras date night, you’re going to need a few supplies. The ever-excellent Courtney of Paperelli has created the cutest printables to help you make this a memorable date night. What’s included Invitation Potential menu Game instructions Dubloons for prizes Gamecards Masques Mardi Gras Date Invitation The New Orleans Mardi Gras krewes are clubs who put together the mesmerizing floats and throws of Mardi Gras....