In this recent Ted Talk, Andy Puddicombe, founder of Headspace (a project that works to demistify meditation through the Headspace App and exercises available online) explains how putting everything down for ten minutes a day gives the brain a much-needed moment to rest and recuperate. But putting everything down doesn’t mean meditation requires no thoughts at all. “Most people assume that meditation is all about stopping thoughts, getting rid of emotions, somehow controlling the mind,” Puddicombe explains, “But actually it’s about stepping back, seeing the thought clearly, witnessing it coming and going....

When your spouse is going through a rough time, it’s extra important to be there for them and provide an extra little pick-me-up! We’ve come up with the perfect and simple way to let your spouse know that you are thinking of them. It’s so easy! Let me introduce you to the… HUSBAND SURVIVAL KIT It’s got everything you need to turn a rough day into a much better day! Because, chocolate does that…...

In a recent post, blogger Chinae Alexander describes this feeling of knowing someone deserves that good news, but not being able to feel affected by it. She looks at some of the barriers to entering shared celebration in the good news of others. She notes how we can get caught up in how the event makes us feel, which can be a major distraction, or how our online personas can keep others from celebrating with us: I want to submit that the way we project our lives to others has really messed us up here, people....

Who is ready for the premiere of The Walking Dead??!! Season 7 (what?!?) is set to air Sunday, October 23rd AND we have the perfect date night to help you celebrate! We love this date idea so much that we had Kristin of CdotLove make some delightfully gruesome invitations to start the night off. We tossed in a survival kit and games to make the night a hit! BUT… that’s not all, we had Diva Carisa of Messes to Memories make even more incredible printables to make this party unforgettable!...

Tight box braids is such a common issue, keep scrolling to learn how to relieve tight braids. ** To help you find relief from tight box braids, here are a few tips you should use. 1. Talk to your stylist. Before getting your hair done you should let your stylist know if you are tender-headed. This way they’ll know not to braid your hair too tight. If you feel uncomfortable as they are styling your hair, don’t be afraid to speak up....