Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Sexy Trick or Treat Preparation There are a few things you need to do to prepare to make this trick or treat a sexy one. First, we have a little “shopping list” for you (also on the printables). Remember – you don’t have to buy everything new! Most of these items you probably have around the house, or you can adapt to meet your needs....

After more downbeat rumination, I copied the first excerpts from a book I had just started reading. The book was Stephen Levine’s A Gradual Awakening (all excerpts in italics): By gently letting go of everything—not through force, not by slaying it, but simply seeing all the content as passing show, as process and flow—we become the whole of our experience and open to our natural understanding. If fear or wanting arises, it is seen within the spaciousness that surrounds it....

Go Sleek and Sophisticated with a Slicked Back Chignon Step 1: Section Hair Separate hair into four quadrants: left side, top, right, and bottom. Step 2: Break Out the Hairspray Starting with the section at the nape, add tensions and saturate with TRESemmé TRES TWO Freeze Hold Hair Spray. Step 3: Create a Low Pony Slowly add horizontal sections from the top quadrant, brushing and bringing it into a low pony and securing it with your hand....

Rushing hinders our capacity to be intellectually and emotionally available, and capture the opportunities that surface in the present moment. When we slow down and move through our activity with greater mindfulness we are more likely to act with the full power available to us in the present moment. The Cost of Rushing Chronic rushing through a never ending to-do list feeds anxiety and heightens stress levels. Due to the epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, released in the brain during stressful periods, our brains get “hooked” on the stimulation of activity....

What is a Keratin Smoothing Treatment? Learn all about keratin smoothing treatments: A keratin treatment is a smoothing treatment that bonds keratin, a protein already present in human hair, onto strands that are presumably dry and damaged. This is all in the hope of eliminating frizz and making tresses shinier, smoother and more manageable. After application of the product, heat is then applied to hair strands via a flat iron to seal in the cuticle and finish off the process....

Part street urchin, part athleisure babe, those of us with fine hair types are celebrating the inclusivity of these latest runway offerings. Scroll through to see our faves from all this ’90s-inspired fabulousness: Trendy Hairstyles for Fine Hair Types from NYFW FW 2017 1. Off-Center Parts Women with thin, straight hair but are wary of a big commitment can opt for playing with their part line. This new silhouette helps create a trompe l’oeil effect; in some cases, flipping your hair over to your non-dominant side can even infuse your roots with a bit more volume....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. When I did this date with my sweetheart, these This or That questions got us talking, sharing funny experiences, and flirting — Total win for a date night, right? If you love date night games that get you talking, laughing and connecting, this is perfect for you! This or That Questions Salty or sweet Cookies or brownies Vanilla or chocolate Movie or TV series Cabin or tent Books or movies Massage or naps Comedy or drama Swim or tan Sunrise or sunset Nature or city Bookstore or library Cake or pie Early bird or night owl Beach or mountains Breakfast in bed or dinner at a restaurant Date night out or date night at home Rose petals or candles Kisses or hugs Back massage or foot rub Love letter or surprise gift Couch cuddles or bed snuggles Group date or one-on-one Romantic weekend getaway or a romantic weekend in Love texts or phone calls New movie or old favorite Adventure or relax Spontaneous or planned Dress up or dress down Fancy restaurant or burgers and fries Movie at home or in the theaters Dinner and a movie or dinner and bowling Quick kisses or serious smooching Body paint or body chocolate Sexy or sweet Netflix and chill or YouTube date night Lingerie or nothing Bedroom games or get to it Chocolate syrup or whipped cream Bubble bath or steamy shower Printable This or That Questions Invite We believe in going BIG for date nights, and that starts from the very moment you invite them on a date!...

This “what is beautiful is good” stereotype manifests in a slew of real-life situations and is by no means a one-study wonder: it has been documented in piles of research. Taken as a whole, the studies show that this is one of the more robust cognitive biases operating in the human mind. It may also be one of the oldest. The Greek poet Sappho is credited with first asserting, 2,600 years ago, that “what is beautiful is good,” while in 1882 the German romantic poet Friedrich Schiller wrote that “physical beauty is the sign of an interior beauty, a spiritual and moral beauty....

But that protected time in the morning is when I get my really productive work done. Call it my “productive cocoon.” We all need one, a time we protect our focus from the multitude of distractions: emails, tweets, updates, and the rest of the onslaught. Teresa Amabile and Steven Kramer, psychologists at Harvard Business School, studied 238 members of teams engaged in creative projects, from designing new kitchen gear to complex information technology systems....

The first thing out of her mouth was, “Who will tell the tooth fairy??” Her excitement was mixed with concern over whether or not she could count on having the same experience with the tooth fairy that her friends had described. Then came the interrogation: “How will it get to my tooth if it’s under my pillow? Will it lift my head up?” I told her it would be easier for the tooth fairy if she left her tooth on the bedside table....

Marriage is a complicated, wonderful journey and this date will help you celebrate all the pieces of your love. The Invitation Erin at Strawberry Mommycakes designed this adorable invitation to set the mood for an unforgettable night of fun and a bit of mystery! This is no ordinary invite, friends… it includes a space for you to write a secret message!! Inspired by a cute Valentine featured on Teach Mama, you will invite your sweetheart to decode his PERSONAL SECRET NOTE using watercolors!...

Creating space in the day to stop, come down from the worried mind, and get back into the present moment has been shown to be enormously helpful in mitigating the negative effects of our stress response. When we drop into the present, we’re more likely to gain perspective and see that we have the power to regulate our response to pressure. Here’s a short practice you can weave into your day to step into that space between stimulus and response....

All of these insights remind us of the interplay between our inner lives and our social conditions. Ways we might take care of ourselves, like practicing mindfulness and getting good sleep, have implications down the line for our relationships. And the type of neighborhood and culture we live in, in turn, influence our own well-being. This year’s top insights from the science of a meaningful life move from our most private emotions to the ways different groups of Americans relate to each other....

At some point, that changed. Sabrina said, “I realized that the revenge I was holding on to wouldn’t give me back my health, but that I kept torturing myself with it and it kept me up at night. The pain was bad enough in itself. I didn’t want to keep carrying this hatred in my heart around with me anymore.” Forgiveness is a practice of freeing your own heart from the prison of pain and resentment....

Tim Ryan was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2002, at the age of 29, and is currently serving in his sixth term and representing Ohio’s 13th Congressional District. He maintains a strong commitment to the economic and social well-being of his constituents in northeast Ohio. He serves as a member of the House Armed Services Committee, as well as its Subcommittees on Readiness and on Emerging Threats and Capabilities....

This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. This card has it all, including a cute spin-off of the Mr. Fix-It theme, compliments in the shape of tiny tools, and a sweet message for Father’s Day! A huge thank you to Sameeha with The Inked Leaf– she did an awesome job translating my ideas into this beautiful printable! To make the card, download and print out the PDF onto nice paper, white cardstock would be the best....

Recreate the thrill of adventure and romance by exploring all the touristy locations in your home town. A SUPER fun & easy date night!! Today is our lucky day!!! We have a cute guest blogger giving us a few tips on how to recreate that romantic spark by breaking out of your bubble and becoming a little adventurous while exploring your own home town. Before getting to her creative tips let’s get to know her a bit… Cara Woodford is a busy woman: when she’s not working towards her Master’s degree in Urban Development, she loves to play soccer, garden and bake devilishly delicious goodies....

I am not really interested in “spreading” mindfulness, so much as I am interested in igniting passion in people for what is deepest and best within all of us, but which is usually hidden and rarely accessible. Science is a particular way of understanding the world that allows some people to approach what they would otherwise shun, and so can be used as a skillful means for opening people’s minds....