bring on the SUMMER, bring on the FREE PRINTABLES!!! The Dating Divas, along with 11 other INCREDIBLE bloggers, have teamed up to bring you only the CUTEST of “Summer” themed printables and they’re ALL IN ONE PLACE! So far, we’ve featured 12 Spring-themed printables, 12 Cinco de Mayo-themed printables, 12 4th of July-themed printables, and NOW we are absolutely thrilled to offer you lovely readers… 12 FREE printables for SUMMER!...

How to Plan a Fun, Relaxing Night In So as you start combing through these movie date ideas consider what would be preferred by your spouse to make it extra fun for them. Most importantly, for ease of planning, we have them separated into 4 different categories to help with your decision making. So base it on your mood and snuggle in for one of these good date night movies....

From copper on dark-colored hair to orangey tones, scroll through this gallery for the latest and best ways to wear the highlights this season: 1. Copper Highlights on Afro Looking for a simple update on your curlicues. Dip dye your ends to create a subtle yet striking new look. 2. Shiny Copper Curls Create a striking look with copper highlights with a super shiny finish. To maintain the shine, incorporate shine-enhancing products like serums into your hair styling routine....

20 Side Part Hairstyles Perfect for the gun-shy and the regular style switcher-upper alike, a side-parted style is also a clever way to minimize a large forehead, and also has a chic, glam vibe that’s perfect for the evening. Sleek, classy, easy to recreate, and nearly universally flattering—what else can’t a side-part do? Scroll on for our fave side part hairstyles for every hair length: 1. Ballerina Bun A classic for a reason, this neat, chic chignon works both on and off the barre....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. New Year’s Eve Mocktail Recipes What’s New Year’s Eve without a little bubbly?! Even if you’re opting out of alcohol, you can still feel fancy with a fun drink in hand. From mock champagne to alcohol-free jello shots, these amazingly festive non-alcoholic drinks will surely get you in a celebratory mood! Mock Champagne – On New Year’s Eve, everyone wants something bubbly in a fancy glass, am I right?...

For curly-haired product junkies (we’re guilty, too), we apologize in advance for adding one more thing to your ever-growing hair care shopping list. And for the mixologists—of course, we couldn’t leave you out—there are some D.I.Y.s here for you too. All in all, if you love and want soft, hydrated and healthy looking curls, read on to your new favorite reparative hair mask for curly hair to help you step up your deep conditioning game!...

Relax—it’s not as fussy as it sounds! Read on and see how picking up a hair oil instead of thicker products might be worth the investment: 5 of the Best Hair Oils for Men When it comes to gels and pomades, it’s a constant struggle to find a consistency that works for you. The challenge is that a heavier feel is an everyday reality with most of them, which upon constant use can be pretty off-putting—not to mention may also contribute to dandruff symptoms like flaking and itching, particularly when not rinsed off well....

Most of our readers are women who are truly trying to make the absolute most of their marriage, so it’s no surprise that when we put together a list of the top 10 Things Husbands Wish Their Wives Knew, everyone was interested. When we talked with our readers after that post aired, the #1 thing they said they wanted to hear more about was what husbands had to say about S-E-X....

Festival Season Hair Products: 6 Products You Need to Pack 1. Use Dry Shampoo Standing outside in the sun can cause your hair to get oily and dirty super-fast, so you’ll want to keep a good dry shampoo in your purse or backpack in order to keep the greasiness at bay. For a great product that won’t leave your hair full of buildup, use the Dove Refresh+Care Volume and Fullness Dry Shampoo onto your hair for a refreshing boost....

While many of us binge watch season after season to see how the plot thickens, or what crazy move Piper will make next — we on the other hand can’t help but admire the cultural natural hair looks worn by the beautifully talented African-American women in the cast. It’s been awhile since we’ve seen a television show or movie filled with Black actresses with hair worn in its natural state — we’re talking no relaxers, weaves, blowouts, or sleek straight hairstyles....

This holiday season, bring all of your senses to the table with these seven mindful reminders: Let the Fork Linger Try not to let your fork or spoon become a shovel. Take a pause as you pick up your food, a half-moment to appreciate it before putting it in your mouth. Use All Your Senses Eating is not just about taste buds. Fruits and vegetables are natural works of art....

We scoured the web and found loads of cute and clever ideas, including DIY gifts, love-themed wall art, kids’ crafts, delicious Valentine’s Day desserts, and more! Ready to check these all out? Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Printable Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas Printable gifts make great last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts because they are quick to make, cost-effective, and relatively easy to prep!...

Over time, our hearts are literally shaped by our emotions and moods. Just as we now know we can rewire our brain’s connections using specific practices (a process known as neuroplasticity), the structure and function of the heart may undergo changes in response to our emotions: one form of a process known as cardiac plasticity. Balanced Mind, Strong Heart Difficult emotions are shown to risk harming the physical heart. For example, a 2014 meta-analysis of 30 prospective studies (40 independent reports), with 893,850 participants and follow-ups ranging from 2 to 37 years, found that depression predicted the excess risk of developing coronary heart disease or heart attack....

As human beings, I think we really get the activity part down pat, but I don’t know if we get the rest part as well. So in this practice (based on my story in the August issue of Mindful magazine about what nature can teach us about thriving in adversity), I’ll be guiding you to notice areas of rest in the body to relax and renew. Sometimes rest can be subtle....

Styles To Elevate Your Afro Puff Hair To Another Level 1. Back Afro Puff Who says all afro puffs belong on top of your mane? Let your hair down by styling your afro puff to the back portion of your mane. This is a gorgeous look for when you want to wear your afro puff to special occasions. Further, elevate the look by styling your edges with TRESemmé TRES Two Extra Firm Control Gel....

Whether you have a bit of texture or have stick-straight strands, there’s no reason why you should feel like you can’t show-off your natural hair. It may take a little trial and error to find the best products that work for you, but we’re here to help! Keep scrolling to read our tips on showing off your natural texture and air-dried hairstyles. Air Dried Hairstyles are the New Perfect Curls Air-Dried Hairstyles are the New Go-To Look As part of International Women’s Day, we asked 1,000 women how often they wear their hair natural, and 77....

I would tell all of you single gals that dating is supposed to be FUN and if you are stressing out about ‘just wanting to get married’ or ‘hurrying to find the one’, then you’ll MISS out on the joy of the journey to find him. You’re single ONCE (hopefully) and married FOREVER, so don’t discount your important single years finding yourself and experiencing life as YOU! If a guy – for one reason or another – isn’t YOUR marriage material then MOVE ON!...

This date weekend is all about a “Boys Night Out” and a “Girls Night Out” with just the two of you. Who says boys can only do boy things and that girls can only do girl things? Whoever that was doesn’t have a clue, because this weekend we are going to show them that boys and girls can enjoy each other’s favorite night out activities. Start off the weekend by shooting and cooking over the fire with your man enjoying some “BOY TIME” then snuggling up to enjoy a bit of lovey-dovey “GIRL TIME” with a chic flick under the stars....

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Flowers has been teaching Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for thirteen years. About six years ago, he developed an online class using conferencing software so participants could take part from all over the world. During one of these classes, he encountered a doctoral candidate working on a thesis on mindfulness and shyness. Before too long, Flowers became interested in helping shy people reduce anxiety and have more fulfilling relationships by practicing mindfulness, and he has now written The Mindful Path Through Shyness: How Mindfulness and Compassion Can Help Free You from Social Anxiety, Fear & Avoidance (New Harbinger Publications)....