Most plaits are pretty enough to fit almost any occasion or season, and they can vary from simple to statement-making. Not to mention, they are perfect for keeping your hair neat and away from your face. Win-win, right? 30 Plaited Hair Ideas to Experiment With At Home Whether your hair is long, short, or medium length, scroll on to discover the 66 braided hairstyles you can experiment with at home....

“Hey sweetie, what do you say we put the kids to bed early tonight and enjoy some “you and me” time in bed?” OR “Hey sweetie, would you rather take a steamy hot shower together or a warm relaxing bubble bath together?” See?! It’s all about the options. It gets your imagination spinning, piques your interest, and builds up the anticipation for later! So here’s how you can get started with revamping YOUR sex life…...

At some point during childhood, a well-meaning adult asks, “So, what do you want to be when you grow up?” What I like about this question is that it embraces the idea that work is an expression of who you are as well as who you want to be. Yet that question takes an odd turn when you become an adult. “What do you do for a living?” is what we typically ask each other....

Data from my well-being survey recently revealed that positive self-views (or feeling good about oneself, a general belief that we are good, worthwhile human beings) were the best predictor of happiness—even more so than 19 other emotional processes including gratitude and strong personal relationships. Positive self-views emerge from self-esteem, self-acceptance, and self-worth, among other things. Why are positive self-views so essential to well-being? Because these views not only affect how we feel; they also affect our thoughts and behaviors....

Some may notice that their 4B hair texture has a much tighter curl pattern, and most experience a drier hair texture. Everyone has a different situation, so it’s best to go by what your hair agrees with. Care and Style Tips For Your Hair Texture We rounded up some of the top favorite styles women with 4B curls love to wear, as well as some simple ways to care for this hair type....

Sweat-Free Hairstyles to Wear at Your Next Gym Sesh 1. Space Buns We love checking out the adventures of blogger Emily of Epicurean Emily, and her fashion and stories are equally exciting. For this sweat-free inspired look, we are sharing her cool space buns that feature 90s-inspired high mini buns. This is perfect for the gym where you would simply create two high pigtails, and then twist your hair around each bun and tie or pin the buns in place Bonus: after your sweat session you can redo this style, covering up any sweat/oils, as you rock one of the hottest on-trend hairstyles....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Whether you are looking for something elegant and classy or you want an outdoorsy or sports-themed party, we’ve got you covered. We’ve rounded up some of the best gender reveal ideas for a party like you’ve never seen before! Let’s get started! Cute Gender Reveal Party Ideas What Will it Bee? (Fun365): We are just buzzing over this adorable bee-themed party!...

Raise your hand if you have spent time Googling “love quotes for husband.” Luckily for you, we’ve taken the work out of searching for the best love quotes that are perfect for “him” and put the best ones all in this post! We’ve rounded up 50 of the cutest birthday, anniversary, gratitude, romantic, and “just because” quotes that you can share with your hubby or boyfriend. Honestly though, you can use any of these cute quotes for him for any occasion!...

Feathered Eyelashes This spring season tickle his fancy with these colorful feathered eyelashes. These lashes are light as . . . you guessed it – a feather and add drama to the shape of your eye. Feathers come in a variety of colors and lengths and we say – the longer the better! No doubt your hubby will notice this unforgettable look. Just move in close to your love and give a little butterfly kiss that he will always remember....

Should I Get a Pixie Cut? 1. Soft Pixie A soft pixie cut makes a stunning look for the sophisticated woman who wants something classic and elegant. While heart- and oval-shaped faces usually have the most luck with pixie styles, it’s important to note that long, square and round shapes can pull off these types of looks easily. To accurately select the right pixie for your face shape, be sure to talk to your stylist before you get the big chop....

Anniversaries come once a year, they deserve quite a bit of attention, and a little spice to make your special day memorable! We are helping you create the perfect anniversary celebration. You are going to find so many anniversary dates in this post that you won’t know which to pick! So if you’re looking for things to do for an anniversary, or one year anniversary ideas, you’ve landed in the right place!...

Kim Haines-Eitzen • Princeton University Press Most of us likely think of deserts as barren with no redeeming value. Not so for Kim Haines-Eitzen, who finds a rich soundscape there that promotes solitude. That gift of solitude, she says, explains why some of the earliest contemplative practitioners, the Desert Fathers, sought refuge there. Haines-Eitzen grew up in the Middle East and, from an early age, was taken with the power of the desert, both the simplicity of its landscape and the “sound of desert silence....

Winter Quotes “We all grow tired eventually; it happens to everyone. Even the sun, at the close of the year, is no longer a morning person.” ― Joyce Rachelle “How many lessons of faith and beauty we should lose, if there were no winter in our year!” ― Thomas Wentworth Higginson “Welcome, winter. Your late dawns and chilled breath make me lazy, but I love you nonetheless. “ ― Terri Guillemets “I love the scents of winter!...

Nedra Glover Tawwab • TarcherPerigee “‘Boundaries’ can be such a broad and intimidating term,” therapist, author, and relationship expert Nedra Glover Tawwab writes in the first few pages of Set Boundaries, Find Peace. And it is true. Moving through the world while setting and respecting boundaries is no easy feat. Similar in sentiment to the title of Chapter 1, you may even be wondering: What the Heck Are Boundaries? Through a series of relatable stories and scenarios, Glover Tawwab shows us how different types of boundaries and boundary violations can show up in real life....

This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. The decrease in temperature makes for the perfect time to pull on your sweaters and explore a pumpkin patch or corn maze, rake the leaves, or even just go for a drive to take in the gorgeous scenery! There are so many fun ideas for fall, we definitely suggest making a Fall Bucket List! We’ve organized the dates into 6 categories to help you find the perfect date for whatever mood you’re in....

Mindfulness Practice: Keep the Lines Open 1) Begin by sitting silently together for 10-20 minutes, as time allows. 2) Next, take turns telling each other what you’re grateful for, what’s enlivening your heart at present. “This is called gladdening the heart and serves as a good way to open the channel of communication,” Tara says. 3) Next, take turns naming any particular challenges you’re dealing with that are currently causing you stress....

A Guided Meditation for Expanding Our Hearts This practice is excerpted from Shelly Tygielski’s Mindful video course Radical Self-Care: Reclaiming Your Practice and Learning How to Use it in Real Life. Sign up for Mindful’s video course with Shelly at mindful.org/selfcare read more Shelly Tygielski June 17, 2022 Shelly Tygielski January 3, 2023 Mindful Staff December 18, 2020

And then the first breath practice I ever learned was a gift from my father. One day, when I was probably about six or seven years old, we were floating on a rubber raft in a pond, gazing up at the blue summer sky. Far above us we watched as massive white cumulus clouds slowly morphed into new forms and then gradually un-formed. My dad looked over at me and said, “Hey, want to see a magic trick?...

Feel your forehead relax, along with your eyes, your jaw, your whole face. Feel the relaxation and release of your neck, your shoulders, and your belly. Imagine a radiant sun beaming from within your heart. Picture yourself at the center of this warm and welcoming light. Send these intentions to yourself, pausing before each repetition to just rest in the space: May I be free from suffering. May I find peace and joy....