This last month I’ve got to play with an AMAZING little app called Pair. Before I go any further, I have to tell you the best part… it’s FREE!! Yay for free! I absolutely LOVE free apps, but this one takes the cake! It is an app especially made for couples. If you have an iPhone, you can find Pair HERE! Android users, click HERE! So here’s the scoop on Pair: When you first sign up, Pair gives you the option for each of you to take a picture, or choose one from your existing gallery....

We came together and decided that enough was enough, we just HAD to make an epic (and FREE) birthday countdown chain for all to enjoy! With this birthday idea, you, or the birthday boy or girl, will be celebrating all week (maybe more!) and have TONS of fun along the way! How to Make a Birthday Countdown Chain Making this adorable birthday countdown is as simple as 1, 2, 3....

If you are new to our Love on the Run posts, click HERE to see what it’s all about. Everybody loves getting a big fat check, but what if that check was for something much more valuable than money? Snag this FREE printable check from The Bank of Love {WINK}, and leave your spouse a check for 100 kisses! If you’re looking for another fabulous idea that can be done right away, in less than 10 minutes, then you might want to consider giving your spouse a romantic massage, or take a few minutes to grab a romantic slow dance!...

Facilitated by the Mind & Life Institute, the symposia brought together a diverse group of researchers and scholars from all over the word to “explore the correlates and consequences of contemplative practice.” In this video, King talks about his own experience with meditation and mindfulness, as well as what inspired him to involve mindfulness in his scientific research. For the past five years or so, King has led studies trying to understand the basic neurophysiology and predictors of post-traumatic stress disorder....

If you live in Somerville, officials want to know. In fact, they want their city to be the first in the U.S. to systematically track people’s happiness. This spring, along with the city’s census forms, residents received a questionnaire asking them to rate their happiness on a scale from one to 10. So far, more than 7,500 people have mailed back the survey. The city asked Dr. Daniel Gilbert, a professor of psychology at Harvard University internationally recognized for his research on happiness, to guide them through the process of creating the survey....

These styles are daring, dramatic and the perfect change of pace if you’ve been considering a style switch up. Here are some red white and blue hairstyle ideas to love: 9 Red White and Blue Hairstyles for 2020 1. Deep Red This red shade is rich and highly wearable. The blue undertones take away any harshness and give the color a lot of depth. 2. Orange Red An orange-red is a sweet combination that will look good in any kind of lighting....

If you half expect this ever-lengthening list to eventually include, oh, making matzoh-ball soup changes the brain, you are not alone. It is true that lots of solid scientific studies show that the adult brain can change in response to what we do and the lives we lead. But they are in danger of being crowded out, at least in the public’s understanding, by far less rigorous claims. (The jury is still out on Google, games, and conversation, but we’re pretty sure soup-making won’t make the short list....

The trick, as we have learned from several hair experts in the biz (and NOT from creepily ogling best-tressed strangers on the street, cough) lies in product application—specifically, in the number of times you reach for that tub of gel. Noobs usually spread on a big clump of product, all in one go; the discerning gentleman (that’s you, btw) does it in a two-step process, before and after each parting, for an even, dapper finish....

Smores Bar Recipe Ideas Could Include: Nutella Strawberries Peanut Butter Dulce de Leche Caramels Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Snickers Whip Cream Mints Bananas Chopped peanuts Oreos (or even better, mint Oreos) White Chocolate So . . . basically anything sweet! Whatever toppings you choose, you can display them on the table with printable food tents made to look like dripping s’mores! (I told you Joanna was an amazing designer!) Your smores bar never looks so tastey!...

Incorporating the well-known wedding day rhyme, “Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue,” this date is the perfect way to celebrate your lifelong commitment to that special someone! The INVITATION: Almost every fabulous celebration is introduced by an invitation and this occasion is no exception! Set the date and add the necessary details (including any information your sweetie may need in preparation for the date, such as a dress code if you intend to keep the particulars of this event to yourself!...

Your Spring 2021 Hair Care Guide All about moisture on the go Hibernation season is officially over and you’ve probably got lots of plans for this season. Speed up your shower routine and keep your hair moisturized all day with a leave-in conditioner. The Good Stuff Complete Repair Balm will keep your hair soft all day long, so you can rush out the door and get to where you’re headed....

Today, we’re focusing the bathroom and giving you our top tips for how to clean your space and make the most of it. Keep reading to get inspired to go on a cleaning spree! Spring Cleaning: Get Your Beauty Products in Order! 1. Get rid of excess. The first step is to get rid of any products that you don’t use anymore. It’s time to bring out every single bottle and compact and check for expiration dates and get rid of anything you haven’t used in the last few months....

Because the strawberry blonde color family goes from super pale blond to an almost gingery red, there’s a strawberry blonde hair shade for everyone. If you’re not sure about going completely one shade, try it out via a strawberry blonde ombre or balayage. Get into the mood with these following sweet shades: 12 Pretty Strawberry Blonde Hair Looks 1. Strawberry Blonde Ombre Blonde hues from pale to ash to dirty blonde can get a boost of color with understated strawberry blonde ombre....

Back in the day, many of us threw a fit when our hair would curl outward on its own. Today, what some call the imperfect curl is now a trend again just like it was in the ’70s. Below we are sharing the flipped-end looks that caught out attention and how you can recreate the flipped side street style micro hair trend at home. The Flipped Side Hair Trend and How to Get The Look 1....

A Fun Breakfast Idea for the Family The first day of Summer is a BIG DEAL! At least, it always was for me. Kids are so ready for the exciting summer fun to begin. Kick-off your summer the right way with this delicious Summer Breakfast idea. My family has this tradition of having Ice Cream on top of our Waffles on extremely special occasions. I think the first day of summer counts as extra special!...

Susan Bauer-Wu is a clinical researcher, educator, and mindfulness practitioner and teacher. She is currently the Tussi and John Kluge Professor in Contemplative End-of-Life Care at the University of Virginia School of Nursing and Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Religious Studies and member of the directorate of the Contemplative Sciences Center at the University of Virginia. Her research, scholarship, and teaching have focused on the effects of chronic stress and the use of contemplative approaches to bolster stress resilience and sense of well-being, especially for those challenged by serious illness, which is the basis of her book, Leaves Falling Gently: Living Fully with Serious & Life-limiting Illness through Mindfulness, Compassion and Connectedness....

Are you ready to establish a deeper, intimate connection with your spouse? If so, this tantric sex experience is for YOU! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. What is Tantric Sex? First things first: what is tantric sex? According to the article Everything You Need to Know About Tantric Sex by Medical News Today, the tantric sex definition is, “Tantric sex is a slow, meditative form of sex where the end goal is not orgasm but enjoying the sexual journey and sensations of the body....

Ingrid Wickelgren, an editor at Scientific American Mind. Her latest piece in the September/October issue of Scientific American is “The Education of Character: Scientists, politicians and celebrities are remaking schools as gyms for the brain where teachers build the mental brawn for attention, perseverance and emotional control.” Kimberely Schonert-Reichl, applied developmental pyschologist and a professor in the Department of Educational and Counseling Pyschology and Special Education at the University of British Columbia....

It can be bit daunting – we know. Teaching kids about the importance and sacredness of intimacy is a bit intimidating. When should you start? How should you bring it up? What should you say? We delved into advice from the experts, drew from our own personal experiences, and drummed up some great tips on how to talk to your kids about sex. If you’re a newbie parent like me with young children always on your hip, this topic may seem so distant....