These travel essentials will make sure you have an enjoyable and relaxing trip. Cause isn’t that what a vacation is all about? Once you get where you’re going, it’s time to RELAX! That’s why we also found some great packing hacks that will make packing a breeze as well as help keep things organized. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, to learn about them click here. Trust me, you will definitely find some travel essentials, so let’s get started!...

The Mindful Kitchen: Try this watermelon recipe Cube or slice up a watermelon, sprinkle it with fresh lime juice, spicy red pepper flakes, and salt, let it marinate in the fridge for at least half an hour, and then toss the melon in the juices left behind. The tingle of the chili and tang of the lime add a little dazzle, while the sweet luscious fruit takes the spotlight. Nutrition Info Both watermelon flesh and seeds are packed with antioxidant benefits and vitamin C....

I’m talkin’ no cell phone, no Wi-Fi alone. When was the last time you were by yourself and didn’t try to sweeten, avoid, or supercharge the moment? Were you fearful, anxious, or hungry for something more? We are awash in studies telling us that we need each other to survive and to be happy. And it’s true, we do. But when we lose the ability to be alone with ourselves, our overstimulated nervous systems suffer from no place to rest and recharge....

This is a video excerpt featuring Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. from his video lecture entitled “Mindfulness, Healing and Transformation: The Pain and the Promise of Befriending the Full Catastrophe”. For details on the full video and to order, please visit the CMI Education Institute. Transcript: The brain is a very complicated apparatus and the mind, whatever it’s relationship to the brain is, even more amazing. How about we get to know it intimately, underneath talk....

** 1. Maximum Volume If you want hair that is wild, full and has that sexy, “I just rolled out of bed” look, you can achieve it with volumizing hairspray. Your first step is to make your hair messy and tousled. One trick is to preserve with pin curls overnight. The next morning, unpin the curls and break them up with your fingers. After you’ve achieved your optimal undone look, your next step is to use the volumizing hairspray to lock it in....