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My husband and I are doing the long distance relationship thing right now as he is doing medical school rotations all around the country. And as “fun” as it sounds to take 2 kids and travel with him we decided to stay put and just visit as often as we could. {And a huge applause to those of you that do the long distance thing because, man, is it hard!} I know my husband gets lonely at times and misses us, so I decided to make him a set of mini-love notes to open at times he is needing a pick-me-up....

Nude Day Nude Day Here’s what you need to do to prepare for National Nude Day: take the first printable, announcing, “Happy National Nude Day!” and put it on top of a present box. Since it’s a present, use a gift bag or even something as simple as a brown paper sack. Then, on the inside of the present, put the second printable at the bottom of the box/gift bag/brown paper sack....

In theory, it makes sense to make the switch: When you’re using natural organic shampoo, you can feel like the “green” ingredients will get the job done with minimal to no harmful effects to you and the environment. However, while it is perceived as an eco-friendly choice, it may not be as good for you as you may think. Contrary to popular belief, some natural shampoo and conditioner products might not be as fortifying for your hair as they may seem!...

The ability to feel what others feel and intuit their emotions from their body language, tone of voice, and other indirect clues is not only something that women are supposedly better at than men, but one that reflects (some researchers contend) hardwired sex-based differences in the brain. Among the cadre of scientists who study this, the empathy gap is considered strong evidence for “the essential difference” between female and male brains, namely, that female brains are good at sympathizing and male brains at using logical thinking to classify and analyze the world....

What would it be like to shift your brain’s tendency to focus on the pain and instead to take some time to acknowledge and treasure your commitment to those values? Consider holding it clearly in your mind and heart and strengthening your resolve to act in alignment with those core values, instead of becoming discouraged by the enormity of the challenge. Could this inner resolve perhaps allow you to feel a little less powerless, a little more inspired and emboldened to take whatever action is available to you in this moment?...