Today, we’re talking to the Caillier women about their experience on the frontlines during this historical time. Read on to learn more about their daily lengthy decontamination process and more about their COVID-19 hair stories: COVID-19 Hair Stories: Straight from the Frontliners There is a lot that’s still unknown about COVID-19 and how the virus lives and spreads. Because of this, Megan and Gayle underwent a detailed decontamination process after long shifts in the hospital at the peak of New York’s first wave of COVID-19....

FYI: Dandruff is Normal! Dandruff is Common First off, it’s important for you to know that this itchy flaky condition is not due to poor hygiene! There is no known official cause for this condition, but there are many causes that are thought to attribute to it. Some of these causes include seborrheic dermatitis, not enough hair brushing, certain skin conditions, age, stress and dry skin. As you can see, there are so many different causes, and that’s not even all of them....

The best part usually comes at the end! Dessert after dinner, the happy ending of a movie, the love-making and cuddles after a fantastic date night…but TONIGHT it’s all about starting with the best part first – THE END! So, how do you orchestrate this fun backwards date night!? Easy! Leave out your filled-in backwards invite {BIG shout out to Courtney at Paperelli for the adorable printables} for your spouse to find....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. These Declaration of Love Cards are hands down the cutest “official” forms I have ever seen! A huge thanks to Joanna at Cutify Creative for designing the adorable printables in this post. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner so, of course, we have a specific Valentine’s inspired Declaration of Romantic Intent form. But since we are all about showing love every day of the year, we have a Declaration of Romantic Intent form that can be used anytime!...

Day 15 is going to be one of the best yet!! Today you will be finding all different ways to serve your spouse! Through service you will really show your sweetie that you care about them! Materials List: Menu of Services Printable Bubble Bath Ingredients for your sweetie’s favorite dinner and/or breakfast in bed. Nightcap of Choice Intimate Bedroom Game Massage Lotion/Oil Any additional items that you add to personalize the printable!...

Who else is a HUGE fan? The Divergent book series has hit the nation as one of the most popular book series ever! The recent movies have brought even more popularity and true fans! Whether you are a super fan or just enjoyed the books – we have a date night that you are going to love!

Supplies List for the Back to School Gift Basket Tags: For the glue stick, find an empty container, like a spice or glitter jar. Measure, cut and adhere orange ribbon along the lid {and if your jar is large enough, along the bottom edge}. Paste the “I’m Glued to You” printable on the front of the jar and fill it with orange M&M’s! To turn this gift basket into a fun date night by adding our Head of the Class Couples Game!...

Dry Shampoo for Black Hair In our extensive experimenting with most of the dry shampoos on the market, we’ve found that the key is to choose a dependable dry shampoo and to learn how to use it correctly. That’s why we’re suggesting using Dove Refresh+Care Detox & Purify Dry Shampoo on your hair. This dry shampoo refreshes and revives your oily hair in between showers, delivering refreshed and fresh-smelling strands every single time....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Racing around the backyard in search of colorful eggs has been a tradition for a LONG time. Now, it is time to add a little more fun to this classic Easter game! We have some fun printables designed by the talented Carisa from Messes to Memories that you can add to your next Easter egg hunt for some extra fun!...

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. My daughter is still a little young for an Elf in our house, but as a 2nd-grade teacher, we had an Elf visit our classroom. It was SO much fun, but it was a bit of extra work for me! I would have LOVED to have this Elf on the Shelf kit back then. One of our favorite talented graphic designers, Courtney from Paperelli created these darling elf-sized Elf On The Shelf printables that will make your kids giggle and squeal with Christmas excitement!...

If you’re curious about the hair magic you can create under the right hair care circumstances, read on to learn more about the must-have products to pair with the best hairdryers: Even the Best Hairdryers Require these Key Products Whether you’re new to the beauty world or you know the local beauty counter girl by name, you likely know that before you let your strands touch any hot tools it’s important to protect them....

Dr. Gomez is a community activist, author, public health professional, and physician who has spent more than 20 years in Baltimore involved in social justice activism and community building. She is the author of Race, Class, Power, and Organizing in East Baltimore. Lt. Goerling has served in civilian law enforcement for twenty years and has spent the last decade spearheading the introduction of mindfulness training into policing in the United States as part of a larger cultural transformation toward a compassionate, skillful, and resilient warrior ethos....

And secondly is a “Coming To Your Senses” practice, which is taken from the first chapter of Mindfulness: How To Live Well By Paying Attention (a new book from me which is out on 5th January). If you’re interested in reading more, the full first chapter is available online, and there’s a further extract in the February 2015 issue of Mindful magazine, on newsstands now. Practice: Coming to your senses Mindfulness begins when we move from a mode of doing and thinking, and into a way of being, where sensing takes centre stage....

What used to be a thoughtless process of just copying the hairstyle of your fave celebrity now becomes a bigger deal. Worry not: We’ve rounded up some of the most flattering hairstyles that perfectly address each of your hair-thinning issues. We even suggest some styles that enhance what you’re working with, because hey, a real man goes down fighting! Read on: The Best Hairstyles for Men With Thin Hair Issue: Widening forehead, allover thinning Best haircut: Scissored short crop...

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Yep, today is your lucky day! Leslie (one of our favorite designers) from Nina Bean Designs, created FIVE different candy wrappers that you can use as a quick and easy gift whenever you want to say “CONGRATS!” She’s already done the hard work for you. (Because, she’s amazing like that.) All YOU have to do is buy an extra large candy bar… (If you know you’re going to be giving away a lot of these at once, might be worth it to grab something like this…)...

This faux French braid bun updo is a combination of three or more twisted ponytails (depending on the length of your hair—on shorter hair, try two) that altogether gives the illusion of a braid. Try wearing this hairstyle out for a formal or casual occasion, as it’s a versatile style that works for both. Read on to learn how to hack your way around French braid updo hairstyles with a few simple ponies:...

Our society categorizes conditions like depression and anxiety primarily at a mental level. I used to buy into that, believing that if I could only persuade my thinking mind to behave differently, I would no longer be prey to them. I now look at things rather differently, to the point where I no longer use terms like “mental health problems”: words and phrases that emphasise well-being as a “head-based” condition don’t much correspond to my experience....

Every time police officers are called to a scene, they always prepare themselves for the worst-case scenario in their mind. It’s hard for them to get out of that habit of hyper-responsiveness when they take the uniform off. And that’s why mindfulness could be so helpful for them. —Line Goguen-Hughes, Assistant Editor See the full table of contents for Mindful’s April 2013 issue.

The best part about this look? It’s so easy to create! We’ll take you through the main steps and products you need to take to get the ultimate effortlessly cool style. A Glossy Center Part is the Perfect Weekend Style Prep your strands Before the real styling begins, it’s important to prep your hair for the ultimate anti-frizz and sleek finish. Start by spraying heat protectant on damp hair. Our current fave is TIGI Copyright Custom Create Heat Protectant Spray....

A group date full of glow-in-the-dark games! Food, friends, and glow-in-the-dark games?! What’s not to love!? We are so excited to share our Glow-in-the-Dark Group Date! Perfect for warm summer nights! {You can thank me later!} These water bottle wrappers were so easy to do and such a fun surprise for all of our friends. I added our printable label right over the top of the store label. A little tape on the back and I was good to go!...