Underrated Products to Add to Your Hair Care Lineup 1. Serum When it comes to products you add to your strands before styling, many people only think of hair oils and heat protectant. While we love both of these products, serums are a great product to add into your lineup, too. We love serums like TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Shine Serum to give your strands an immediate boost in shine and protection....

This week, Congressman Tim Ryan (D-Ohio)—author of A Mindful Nation and The Real Food Revolution—and colleagues introduced the Academic, Social and Emotional Learning Act. Ryan’s comments from yesterday’s press release: “These programs are scientifically proven to help students increase skills in problem-solving, conflict resolution, responsible decision-making and relationship building—these are the skills that will build the foundation for students to better perform academically and throughout their lives.” The legislation supports teacher training in SEL to help young people deal with social issues (stress, bullying, drug use), and studies are beginning to show that SEL programming can boost academic potential....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. I’ve always found cooking up a thoughtful Valentine’s gift idea for my husband difficult, because many gifts marketed this time of year are for women (my hubby would definitely be confused if I bought him flowers!). So, if you’re looking for a Valentine’s Day gift for him or simply looking for a Valentine’s gift with lots of WOW factor, then read on!...

When it’s too cold to camp outside, why not bring the fun inside? We set up the most perfect glamping date and you are not going to want to miss out! Wait, what’s glamping? Think: glamorous camping – It’s camping without all the hassles and with all the amenities – including a homemade fort piled high with blankets and INDOOR S’MORES because no indoor camping experience is complete without s’mores!...

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Put a sexy twist on the classic love poem, and count down to Valentine’s Day with a little bedroom fun! This romantic yet naughty card was designed by the amazing Carisa, from Messes to Memories! I love the elegant look and the roses! The front of the card quotes the poem from Elizabeth Barrett Browning, “How Do I love thee?...

Short Hair Styling Tips with Nikki Phillipi For a rockstar, tousled vibe: Using a one-inch curling iron, take a haphazard approach to adding some bounce by alternating which direction you wrap your hair. If the first strand waves away from your face, curl the next one towards it. This is a good tip to ensure your curls don’t blend together. Follow with a quick tousle and finger-comb for a chic and messy look....

The event was sponsored by Newton Community Education and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, and NewTV recorded and posted the video. You can also listen to the podcast of Congressman Tim Ryan and Saki Santorelli at the Jewish Community Center in Manhattan last October.

Plan Your Weekend Hairstyles Ahead of Time Friday Night Out with the Girls If you’re planning a little Friday night out with your best gal pals, then you need a fun hairstyle! We love a textured updo and think it looks even more fabulous with some mini braids. Braids are a great way to add more flair to your style. Since this look has so much structure, you’re going to need a reliable hairspray to keep it intact throughout the night....

We have included everything that you need to make your marriage meeting as productive as possible! You’ll have everything you need to get started. The blank weekly planners are 100% customizable with just enough done-for-you so that it’s organized and efficient. You can get started as soon as you print them out! Weekly Calendars Your marriage meeting will benefit you both so much. Your schedules will be better synced up and you will be able to problem-solve through jam-packed days with multiple activities....

A team at the University of Southern California has shed light on the neural nuts and bolts of gratitude in a new study, offering insights into the complexity of this social emotion and how it relates to other cognitive processes. “There seems to be a thread that runs through subtle acts of gratitude, such as holding a door for someone, all the way up to the big powerful stuff like when someone gives you a kidney,” says Glenn Fox, a postdoctoral researcher at USC and lead author of the study....

Review on Dove Absolute Curls Supreme Crème Serum When it comes to styling my hair, I am a minimalist; I don’t like to pile on a generous amount of products just to achieve the look I’m going for. I personally prefer hairstyles that are voluminous and full of body. Thanks to said hair styling routine, generally speaking, I also don’t have to worry about my curls feeling heavy. Dove Absolute Curls Supreme Crème Serum is ideal for when I want shiny and super-defined curls (and to be honest, that’s every day)....

Hiring a professional for your next set of family photos makes for beautiful and lasting keepsakes, but one of the hardest decisions is what you (and everyone else in the photos) are going to wear! We’ve got a whole bunch of inspiration to make deciding what to wear for photos SO much easier. Spring Photo Sessions Summer Photo Sessions Fall Photo Sessions Winter Photo Sessions Sources: {A} Melissa Jill Photography {B} Christine Naomi Photography {C} Holly Davis Photography {D} Rebekah Westover Photography...

There’s wisdom in the body that we can benefit greatly from if we cultivate our awareness to notice it and access it. That’s why mindfulness is a critical practice that allows us to skillfully navigate the world by becoming more aware of the information our brains use to predict our social and affective realities when we tune in to our bodies. A Practice for Creating a Body Map of Emotions READ MORE Elaine Smookler April 11, 2019...

Faith knows that the simple act of breathing can help her focus to complete the task at hand. She attends the Momentous School, a program of the Momentous Institute, a 97-year-old organization devoted to the social emotional health of kids and families. The school has been tracking kids’ progress for almost 20 years and have accumulated significant data showing the positive effects of incorporating mindfulness into education. Faith and her classmates are learning essential skills that research shows may give children lifelong protection against one of the most serious and quickly growing threats to child well-being in America today: toxic stress....

There’s no question that gossip can be damaging. But these exceptional uses of gossip—typically by those who are abusing their power—do not prove the rule. In fact, gossip is an ancient and universal means by which group members give power to select individuals and keep the powerful in check. Gossip is how we articulate a person’s capacity for advancing the greater good and spread that information to others. We gossip about what might be true of a person’s character....

Vitamin E Oil For All Hair Types Vitamin e is suitable for all hair types. However, it works best on dry, coarse, and damaged hair. There are different ways to introduce this powerful vitamin to your hair care routine. For example, you can add a few drops of the oil directly to your dry scalp or hair or add it to your conditioner. Depending on your hair damage, you can apply vitamin E oil to your hair twice or three times per week....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. It is time for a Wii party. The Wii has been such a great game system, as it allows for interactive game time. You can play with groups and get into the game like never before. My husband and I play the Wii and love to get competitive, so that is why we decided to host a Wii Date Night at our house....

Work Hairdos: Styles for Your WFH Situation 1. Half-Up Look While working, you may want to make sure that your hair is out of your way. One classic style that we adore is the half-up look that looks stunning on voluminous natural hair. If you’re finding that your hair is particularly dry before you go to work, apply Nexxus Clean & Pure Nourishing Detox Conditioning Foam. This formula works to restore shine and softness to your without any residue....

Working from Home Tips 1. Get ready for the day. Following your usual beauty routine can make or break your productivity while working from home. While it can be tempting to head straight to your home work station bare-faced with messy hair, taking a few minutes to get ready as you normally would can inspire more productivity. For a quick and easy hairstyle that won’t take too much time but will still have you feeling put-together, we recommend 5-minute curls....

Card Games for One When you have a moment to yourself, do you find your thumb mindlessly swiping and scrolling on your phone? Yep, us too. It’s not the best use of time, but maybe you need a break from that mountain of laundry threatening a landslide! Might we suggest a brain break with card games for one? It can be so nice to challenge our brains with 1 player games and remember that we are intelligent!...