So why, exactly, does curly hair prove a bit of a challenge? Curly hair is more susceptible to dryness and frizz, especially when it’s humid. These distinctive characteristics can cause wearers frustration, particularly in certain kinds of weather. Allow us to help with the process and share some fast tricks for getting the most mileage out of your curls, from extending their shape to cutting down on styling (meaning, more time to snooze in the AM)....

When I walked in to teach my first mindfulness class at a charter high school in Oakland, no one seemed interested. One student was sleeping in his chair; a few kids were messing around in the classroom. Everyone looked at me like I was in the wrong place. I was nervous and not really sure what I would do. So I just started talking about stress. I asked students if they ever felt stressed, what they do when they are stressed, and asked each of them to share an experience about the last time they were stressed and how they dealt with it....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Carisa from Messes to Memories was able to pull together some ADORABLE stationery for these special letters to our kiddos. There are 6 beautiful half-sheet printables for your Mother’s Day Message needs. She even made some vertical and some horizontal to fit your letter writing aesthetic, though we’re sure the kids will love them no matter what. 😉...

** Not sure where to start? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered! What to Keep in Mind When picking out the best highlights for your short hair, it’s best to think about your complexion. You’ll want to match your highlights to your skin tone for the most flattering look. This means, that if you have a warm undertone, stick to warm highlights and if you have w cool undertone, stick to cool highlights....

Flowers has been teaching Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for thirteen years. About six years ago, he developed an online class using conferencing software so participants could take part from all over the world. During one of these classes, he encountered a doctoral candidate working on a thesis on mindfulness and shyness. Before too long, Flowers became interested in helping shy people reduce anxiety and have more fulfilling relationships by practicing mindfulness, and he has now written The Mindful Path Through Shyness: How Mindfulness and Compassion Can Help Free You from Social Anxiety, Fear & Avoidance (New Harbinger Publications)....