Living In An App World

Isn’t technology incredible? I swear every time I buy a new toy for myself or my hubby, the next day it is outdated! The most incredible invention… the smart phone. And seems like everyone has one these days. I used to wonder what it would be like to have a cell phone {many years ago}, my dad had one of those bricks that was strictly for car use and it was the coolest thing ever!...

February 14, 2023 · 4 min · 667 words · Matthew Eaton

Long Pixie Cut 20 Ways To Style A Pixie Cut

** We’ve rounded up a range of pixie styles, and whether you’re looking for something slightly overgrown to what would almost be considered a short bob, we’ve found 20 long pixie cuts you’ll want to consider. Read on: 1. Cropped White Pixie We’re easing into this list with a cropped white pixie that makes a bold statement while still remaining classy. Always remember, you can make a hair statement at any age, and we’re big fans of how the cropped pixie looks on white hair....

February 14, 2023 · 5 min · 1005 words · Anna Parker

Make Love A Priority

My granddad Norman was great at mindful loving. He first laid his sparkling blue eyes on my petite blonde grandmother Evelyn at a Valentine’s dance. Though she was engaged to another man, he wooed her, won her, wed her. Together they shared affection and passion over a lifetime that ranged from wartime to hard-won success. Their retirement was filled with RV trips and tango dancing. Sixty years after that first meeting, his eyes, now old and pale, still lit up with delight every time she walked into a room....

February 14, 2023 · 2 min · 394 words · Samantha Spencer

Making Mindfulness Part Of Therapy

So it’s no surprise that therapists have taken an interest in using mindfulness with their patients. The potential for benefit is clearly great. But how can therapists actually incorporate mindfulness into their practice? And, is it always helpful to patients? To get answers to these questions, look no further than Sitting Together: Essential Skills for Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy. The authors—Harvard-based psychologists Susan Pollak and Ronald Siegel, and clinical social worker Thomas Pedulla—provide a wealth of research demonstrating the benefits of mindfulness for both therapists and patients, along with detailed guidance on when and how mindfulness practices might be useful in specific therapeutic situations....

February 14, 2023 · 4 min · 726 words · Erik Giles

Master A Crown Braid In 8 Easy Steps

** Unlike the French or halo braid iteration of crown braids—which has a built-in plait that’s woven from ear to ear—this easy braided crown hairstyle is done on a ponytail, which, who knew, actually shaves off precious minutes from the entire braiding process. Read on for a step-by-step guide to mastering crown hair: That’s all there is to the crown braids style! Try out this look if you find yourself a little bored and in need of any activity or new challenge!...

February 14, 2023 · 1 min · 113 words · Ryan Best
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