We can’t leave it up to nature to take its own course. With natural hair (or any other hair type), each season requires its own specific styling and hair care routine. Now is definitely the time to start putting your well-curated winter hair care routine in place. Don’t fall into a rut just yet—it’s easy! Leave it to us to help you streamline your routine with products that’ll have your hair nourished all season long....

Below you’ll find the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day activity in the form of BINGO, parade decor, and awards! A simple parade becomes a full-on family date of Irish fun! So grab some cute stickers for your BINGO markers, print off the FREE printables linked below, and you’re good to go for a splendid St. Patrick’s Day! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. I can’t tell you how much I LOVE this idea....

All of this, in an effort to keep us from relying on email and to allow us to focus. Visit the No Email Day Facebook page and manifesto for more information. And for lots more about how to get along better both with and without technology, see these previous Mindful articles: You’ve Got Mail – Sylvia Boorstein on how email can actually be transformational Tech Support for the Hopelessly Connected and Is it Time to Unplug?...

You may not have been part of an a cappella group in college, but this film makes us all wish we were! Pitch Perfect and Pitch Perfect 2 are perfect date night movies because they have something for everyone! Husband wants comedy? Check! Wife wants romance? Check! Husband wants action? They have flying Mexican food! Wife wants a musical? They have pop hits! {We always finish the night thinking we can belt it like the Bellas!...

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. I hate it when the windows fog up in the car in the winter and you turn around to see your little one writing or drawing a lovely picture on the window… can you relate to me? But this gave us the first hint… next time your honey is in a steamed up bathroom taking a shower, slip in and write a cute message on the mirror!...

The article is based around a recent study showing that three in 10 healthcare professionals have considered quitting due to the burnout, fear, and frustration that comes with working on the frontlines. About six in 10 say the increased stress of COVID-19 has impacted their mental health. Many report feeling expendable and undersupported by their hospital. They go to work for their shift and return home fearing that they’re bringing the virus with them....

Moisturizing Hair Products You Need to Know About If you’ve noticed that your hair has been feeling dry, then you might want to consider swapping out your usual hair care products for some moisturizing options. Hydrating your hair doesn’t have to be a time-consuming or laborious process. In fact, by upgrading products that are already a part of your daily routine, you can add moisture to your hair without skipping a beat....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. St. Patrick’s Day is coming up and so we had to share this fun gift idea. Because of the rainbow theme, it’s perfect for St. Patty’s Day, but really it would work any time you need a romantic gift idea. And, of course, we have some FREE printable gift tags for you, too. Because you know we love you like that....

Three Short Hair Textures for Fall 1. Messy Shag We love the ease and sultriness of a good, messy waves short style. This look comes to life when you go hard with the sea salt texture spray. Whether you achieve your messy waves from air-drying or use some sort of hot tool, you need to finish with Bed Head by TIGI Queen Beach Salt Infused Texture Spray. Use your fingers to position small sections of hair in different directions and then set them with the texturizing spray....

Best of all? These are looks you can actually gasp and recreate yourself. If you ask us, Chic, economical, willing to D.I.Y.—all hallmarks of a bonafide stylish city bride! Read on: 24 Simple Wedding Hair Looks for the Modern Bride FOR THE COOL GIRL: SOFT MIDDLE PARTS Cardinal rule of unfussy brides everywhere: Never stress about asymmetry. So-called styling mistakes, such as rogue wisps, uneven hair partings, and even the occasional flyaway can’t and shouldn’t dampen the mood—in fact, they giveth, and not taketh away, from your look’s overall charm....

Back in 2009, Brewer conducted a study that suggested mindfulness approaches to smoking cessation might be beneficial. In the four-week study, Brewer included participants with an average age of 46 who smoked a pack a day. Of the 88 participants, some used mindfulness training and the others used the American Lung Association’s Freedom From Smoking program. At the end of four weeks, 36 percent of the mindfulness training group had quit smoking, versus 15 percent of the Freedom From Smoking group....

One of the most common styles we’ve seen being recreated all over the Instagram world is a lived-in, slept-in, ‘second day’ hair look. Learning how to create this trendy style on freshly washed locks, and managing to have them look on-trend rather than greasy, is nothing to scoff at. Stylists have a secret weapon when it comes to creating this style, and today we’re sharing it with you. Spray wax hair product is the unexpected secret to nailing the ‘second day’ hair feel....

Straightening Brush: The Basics 1. What does the straightening brush do? Essentially, a hair straightener works to seal the cuticles in your hair, which in turn reduces frizz. This can make your hair shiny and more manageable. However, if that sleek look is your MO, you probably won’t achieve the same level of straightening from a brush. We think that it’s a good alternative for those with slightly wavy hair or those with straight hair who have tons of frizz and flyways....

Fashion, much like everything else in life, is often about trial and error. Here are some of our favorite ways to wear summer hats for men. We hope these looks inspire you to try this trend out! 1. Sun Hat This look is all about unexpected combinations. A wrinkled button-down takes on a more casual approach when paired with a colorful cardigan and a sun hat. Take a relaxed approach to grooming to nail this effortless summer-ready style and let your beard do its thing this season....

How to Achieve the Texturized Water Waves from Fe Noel in Five Steps Recreate Texturized Water Waves in Less than 5 Steps Step 1: Hair Sectioning and Parting Start this look on clean hair; it is also best if the hair is slightly damp, to begin with. Start off the look by sectioning hair into small pieces and applying TRESemmé TRES TWO Mega Control Hair Gel throughout. Use a brush or comb to distribute the gel throughout the hair evenly....

We are SO excited to have Stephanie BACK! Remember her popular date titled, The Fate Burger? She came up with another great idea! Here she is…. * * * * * * * * * I’m so glad to do another guest blog for Dating Divas! I’m Stephanie, from My Life as a Wife! When I saw the board game CLUE at my friend’s house, I decided that would be the perfect theme for a group date....

We’ve realized that many women buy and use the wrong hair products. When you notice a hair issue that needs attention, research it before heading to your nearest drugstore. It’s not a surprise that you don’t see many shampoos that say “shampoo for oily scalp or oily scalp shampoo” on the label, and there’s a reason for that. Shampoo for Oily Scalp Read on as we dive in about oily hair and how to find the best shampoo for oily scalp....

“A” is for Awareness The first step is to be aware. Ask yourself: How am I feeling right now? Simply answering this question names the experience and creates a jumping-off point for a workable relationship with the emotion. Labeling an emotional state organizes the chaos in the mind so you can begin to notice and work with it more effectively. Cultivating awareness helps form the habit of acknowledging when an emotion has taken center stage, and naming the emotion provides space to work more skillfully with its drama....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Before we dive in, let’s take note of the importance of a graduation gift to the graduate. Not only might this gift serve them well in the weeks and years to come, it also represents SUPPORT and LOVE as they embark on a new adventure. Whichever gift you decide to go with, remember that it’s not about how many dollars it cost....