For the next installment of our new series Hair Unstereotyped, we sat down with Bloom to discuss her relationship to her hair and how it’s impacted by her heritage and identity. Based on the premise that there’s more than just one hair story to be told, this project aims to diversify the conversation around hair and highlight real stories. Keep reading to learn more about Blooms’s relationship with her hair:...
Mindful: Last year the Cochin International Airport in Southern India became the world’s first fully solar-powered airport. When a woman contacted online retailer Zulily to return a winter coat, they refunded her money and told her to donate the coat instead of returning it. Ever heard of a “solidarity fridge?” No? That’s because the town of Galdakao, Spain, is the first to install one. To minimize food waste, citizens bring leftovers to an outdoor fridge and anyone can take from it....
Obviously, avoiding conversations that need to happen is a bad managerial step. But organizations aren’t the greatest at addressing difficult feelings like anger and jealousy, says Daniel Goleman, bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence and Focus. Goleman suggests the best leaders are those who can get over something quickly, and help others get over something quickly, in order “to build a high bonding and cohesive state.” Negative thoughts and feelings have to be addressed up front—in other words, you should stop bottling up your anger....
Begin Within is attempting to raise at least $12,500 (through Kickstarter.com) by October 17 in order to fund the project. At the time of this posting, they had $11,027. For more information, or if you’re interested in donating, click here.
Ask Your Kids After School “How was school today?” “Good.” “What did you do?” “Ummm… I don’t remember.” If that conversation is sounding a little too familiar, then you are going to love today’s post. We teamed up with our talented Diva Designer, Crystal from A Well Feathered Nest to bring you a fun and easy way to open up the communication with your kids! Introducing our… Printable After School Question Cards...
