No mystery. It’s simply how our brains work. We crave. We get. We remember. We crave again. It’s the craving cycle. If we can understand it, we have more of a chance of catching it in the act, and taking steps to make more considered choices. Let’s break down the process and figure out where we can make adjustments. The Process Our brain takes in data through our five senses or a thought....

Having a birthday in quarantine can sound like a bummer. I had been patiently awaiting my big birthday plans with my friends for a few months, only to be told I had to stay inside and celebrate in quarantine. Although I was down about it at first, I am here to tell you that it was actually lots of fun! I put aside the negatives and made my own birthday plans, a day still filled with treating myself, eating good and spending time with my loved ones....

Bleaching Dark Hair at Home with Minimal Damage It’s harder to achieve the perfect platinum shade, especially when trying to do so at home. To avoid a real challenge, keep reading to find out how you can make this process more manageable while still achieving healthy-looking (and healthy-feeling!) tresses. Check-in on your hair health. Have you recently dyed your hair? Is your hair super dry? Do you have split ends?...

How to Wear Blonde Hair with Lowlights? Lowlights are a hair coloring technique that involves dyeing strands of hair darker to add depth and dimension. Because they emulate the different tones that naturally occur in our hair, they’re perfect for breaking up block colors and making those with dyed blonde hair look more natural. They’re also a really great way to test out a darker hue without committing to it all over (kind of like try-before-you-buy!...

Making spaces safe and loving became his passion, first on court, then as a classroom teacher. But as a full-time teacher, Larochette lost the habit of daily physical activity through which he had previously channeled stress. He struggled with insomnia, anxiety, and depression. Just as he began to contemplate leaving the classroom, after eight years, he found a lifeline: mindfulness. Within weeks, Larochette was sharing mindfulness practices with his students; within months, he was sharing with other schools in the community....

A Brooklyn-based start-up called Kindness.org is community-sourcing a kinder, gentler world—identifying initiatives, setting targets, and the sharing results. So far, there’s 11 acts of kindness to choose from—you can pick up litter, give your favourite book away, ask an elder for advice, and more. “I don’t have money, but I have time.” The initiative kicked off with a video of London-based math tutor Joe reaching out to random strangers—most very suspicious of his altruism....

For one, you’ll never look like any regular Joe on the subway and two, it’s already drier than the norm, so you can have fun with texture and product without looking like a grease monkey. Caring for those ringlets is pretty straightforward business. Let’s get down to it! The Best Curly Hair Men’s Hacks 1. Get a great haircut And by great, we don’t necessarily mean expensive—just a style that looks well-thought-out, but still simple enough for you to recreate on your own....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Before we dive into all the sexy Santa-themed goodness, we have to give a shoutout to our own Diva Elizabeth for designing these holly jolly printables for us! What is a Christmas Lingerie Party for Two? In short, it’s a sexy Christmas date that’s unlike ANY you’ve ever had before. Moreover, it’ll help you put an end to the stress of the holiday season where you and your honey hardly even have time to talk....

Creating Curls That Last I have not been shy about publicly obsessing over dry shampoo. Dove Refresh + Care Volume and Fullness Dry Shampoo is the miracle-working product I have fallen in love with. I have a collection of backup bottles so large that I can’t get too specific for fear of my friends reading this will stage an intervention. Let’s just say, if Dove ever discontinues this particular product I will be very, very sad....

There’s no need to worry about finding the style ideas we mentioned above because we have them right here in this post! Scroll through the gallery to get inspired: 14 Curly Hair Undercuts for Men From blonde strands to side-parted styles, there are many ways you can sport curly hair undercuts. Keep scrolling to get inspiration for your next haircut. 1. Blonde Curly Hair Undercut Try a platinum blonde hair color to make your curls stand out....

5 Short Wig Hairstyles Here are some short wig hairstyles to try that’ll inspire you to test out a new look to help you finally make the cut. 1. Rounded Bob Concave bob hairstyles are having a major moment this year. Give the look a test run by wearing a wig with a deep fringe. One caveat: With a look like this, there’s no simple style for a busy morning option, but we got you covered with these concave bob styling tips....

And now, we have created a whole NEW spin on an evening of character-accusing and crime-solving with this “who dunnit” game! That being said, unlike a traditional murder mystery game, THIS game can be played over and over with the solution constantly changing. Pretty great, right? All things considered, this will quickly become one of your favorite detective games and group dates ever! How to Play Our Mystery Detective Game For starters, if you have ever played the board game Clue, then this will be a great reference for understanding how to play our WhoDunit game!...

When did you first start practicing mindfulness and why were you motivated to do so? I have been an angry person for as long as I can remember—grumpy and angry. I would go days without noticing my own body, often undernourished and in physical pain. Being in nature has always been an important experience for me—a disproportionate number of my peaceful moments have occurred there. Reading and listening to the works of Pema Chodron allowed me to realize that I could have that feeling all the time!...

Each of these 2017 hairstyles represents the vibrant and eclectic presence on the runways mixed with the wearable street style trends we’ve taken note of and loved. This collection of 2017 hair trends are sure to be all the inspiration you need if you still want to try out a new hairstyle this year! If you’re anything like us, you’re always on the hunt for some hair inspiration and ideas to guide you in the right direction when you want to switch up your look or hair color every now and again....

With Summer rapidly approaching and Father’s Day, I am going to give you a fun easy way to make a cute and authentic looking treasure map! This is perfect for doing something fun for Dad for Father’s Day or just to make your kid’s Summer Vacation a little more exciting. You can also use it in our Pirates of the Caribbean “Not Your Ordinary Movie” Date found RIGHT HERE! So here are the simple steps it takes to make those treasure hunts even cuter and more fun....

Kristina Rodulfo, beauty expert and content creator, is leading the way with her diversity-conscious content. Rodulfo was previously a magazine Beauty Director and worked for over a decade as a magazine editor at publications like ELLE, Women’s Health, InStyle, POPSUGAR, and more. In 2021, she took the leap and became her own boss. She now works as a consultant for beauty brands and a creator full-time. A More Inclusive Beauty Industry Growing up in New York City as a proud daughter of Filipino immigrants, Rodulfo considers it her mission to make the beauty and media industries more inclusive....

Find Your Best Hair Color for Skin Tone Chart Below we’ll show you different charts where you can pick your perfect hair and skin color match. Skin Tones and Undertones for Hair Check out our article, which discusses the Pantone skin tone guide, which explains the 110 unique skin tone colors! For the purposes of this article, we will focus on the four main categories of skin tones: light, fair, medium, and dark, for a general but practical analysis, as well as the most common undertones in the skin: Warm and Cool tones....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. How to Plan a Sexy Four-Leaf Clover Date Start your prep first thing in the morning with a sweet invitation and some even sweeter mints. We have two versions of this adorable printable for you to use. They are made to fit on a pack of Tic Tacs, but you could also use gum if your sweetie prefers that to mints....

Then & NowBy the editors at Conari Press The 20th-anniversary edition of this classic holds the same power as the original: readers can expect a boost to their overall happiness and also experi- ence a strong urge to go out and commit some kindness. As the original author, M.J. Ryan, suggests, reading these stories in the midst of a busy life still has the power to so en and warm the heart—and help us “remember to enjoy the moments rather than just race through them....