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When I was younger, coupon cards were always my go-to when it came to last minute gift ideas. However, my handmade coupons were never this cute! Carisa at Messes to Memories created these perfectly sized, perfectly styled cards. Whether your husband or wife needs a new wallet or not, they are going to LOVE this awesome surprise waiting for them when they open their wallet next! I thought it was the perfect gift idea for your spouse who needs a new wallet, after all, who doesn’t NEED a new wallet?...

Pick out one of your favorite, classic sci fi movies, or a try out a brand new one, and grab the popcorn. We’ve made this date adaptable to use with any of the films in the sci fi genre, from Back to the Future to Star Trek! Just staring at a screen doesn’t always feel like the best way to get closer to your sweetie, but this is MUCH more than a typical movie night!...

Editor-Approved Side Swept Undercut Hairstyles for the Girls Editor-Approved Side Swept Undercut Hairstyles for the Girls 1. Platinum Side Swept Undercut We love the look of this barely-there undercut style on a pixie cut. The striking color of the platinum blonde hue gives the look an edgy finish. 2. Layered Side Swept Undercut Style Here’s another take on the platinum blonde undercut style, but this one has a nice layered effect to it....

Sadly, most of us are sleep deprived and any extra minutes of shut-eye seem far too precious to readily give up. Our brains and bodies have been asleep for hours, and the shift from sleep to wake isn’t easy. Oftentimes a busy day lies ahead, so we must struggle to get a grip on our immediately racing thoughts upon awakening. Keeping a routine morning mindfulness practice can help awaken the brain and bring stability and focus to your morning....

But being comfortable being alone does not equate with acting in isolation. An important feature of programs like Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is that you practice meditation along with others, and you share your insights, misgivings, struggles, questions, and joys with others in group discussion and inquiry. Donald McCown, a longtime MBSR teacher and coauthor of Teaching Mindfulness: A Practical Guide for Clinicians and Educators, has made the point to me on several occasions that participants regard the eight-week mindfulness programs they take part in as “a group activity” and that’s one of the reasons they want to come back....