That’s such a far cry from the rugged individualism many of us grew up with. In high school, I remember reading Emerson’s essay “On Self-Reliance” with delight. Its quintessentially American view urging us to avoid conformity and trust your own voice. And I did. But now, that bold individualism doesn’t feel so alluring. What’s calling now—individually, collectively— is banding together. What’s so clear is the need to support one another, to bring kindness where there is pain, generosity where there is need, vulnerability where there is hardness, all softened, smoothed, and strengthened by love, the loving-kindness of interconnection....

Want to see the top three looks on our radar? Scroll down to get the scoop. ** 1. Amplified Waves Have naturally wavy hair? Well, this style should come pretty easy for you. While it may be simple to achieve the definition you want since your hair is naturally wavy, your focus should be on the volume. To take your looks to new heights, use a volumizing mousse, like Suave Professionals Natural Volume Mousse, to help you out....

When I tried this new line of volumizing products I was in awe that my hair could actually get any bigger. This line has taken my signature hairstyle to the next level and I’ve reserved a permanent space on my shower shelf for this new must-have. I’ve since been recommending it to all my thin and thick-haired friends who are looking for an extra dose of lasting volume. **...

Sleep Better: More Shut-Eye at Night Means Brighter Days Sleep isn’t just relaxation for eight hours a day—it’s essential to our cognitive functioning. Meditation gives you all sorts of benefits, like enhanced REM sleep and increased levels of melatonin. Turns out it can even help serious sleep problems. Researchers conducted a study to see if mindfulness meditation would benefit those struggling with chronic insomnia. After eight weeks, those in the meditation training had less total wake time during the night, were more relaxed before going to bed, and reduced the severity of their sleep problems....

Christmas is a wonderful time to get closer to the family and build a lot of fun new memories. However, the festivities don’t have to end AFTER Christmas. We have put together 3 separate After Christmas Day Dates for your family to choose from… depending on what YOU want to do together! These 3 dates are all inspired by the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” but with a cute little spin–because these dates are for AFTER Christmas!...