Our characters were initially hostile and suspicious of each other. On set, I was the newcomer on her turf, but ironically in the show she was the newcomer coming on to my turf. The intensity of our interaction allowed me to capitalize on my initial fear and substitute it for the conflict that needed to arise between us. As our characters became more familiar with each other they grudgingly formed an alliance that served the needs of the story and gave Claire and me a chance to have some fun together....

The first thing you need to know? Don’t believe the common misconception that locs are easier to take care of than loose natural hair. In order for you to keep your locs healthy and thriving, you need to have a consistent regimen. I have been loc’d for six months now. I can say that this loc journey is vastly different from any of my previous natural hair journeys. Some of the steps are still the same such as washing and conditioning my hair, but the process has changed drastically....

I don’t know what it is about Subway Art – but I just LOVE how it looks! When our last Anniversary was approaching, I decided I wanted to do something to capture our love story in a way that would be SO amazing that we could display it for us to look at each day. Enter in the ah-mazing Sameeha with The Inked Leaf. I told her about my idea and this talented {seriously… I melt over her designs} girly made it come to life!...

Follow our quick tutorial for this low twisted bun and master this classic style just in time for the holidays! Low Twisted Bun

The trick to improving our relationship with money, says Kristi Nelson, a financial and fund-raising consultant based in Hadley, Massachusetts, is to put your wallet where your values are. “Without our values—the guidelines or touchstones for how we relate every choice, every moment, to money—we become the victims in our own financial plotline,” she says. The place to start is simply to notice your own reactions to money. What drives you from the inside?...

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Free Printable Leprechaun Trap When we decided to create a post all about how to make a leprechaun trap, it was our top priority to give our readers some EASY leprechaun trap ideas. We’re all busy! And let’s be honest, some of us forget to put a trap together until last minute… oops! That’s why we have provided four pages of totally cute and totally FREE printables for you!...

{Thank you to Diva Candice for the great image above!!} Back in the Spring, I wrote a post relationship advice about the importance of teamwork in a marriage. It’s one of the most prevalent stumbling blocks in relationships, working together to face whatever may come your way. Today I want to talk specifically about facing trials as a team, and how easy it is to lose focus in the midst of difficult circumstances....

Looking for a meaningful, personal, unique, unusual, or DIY gift idea for your boyfriend or husband? You’ve come to the right place!! We’re sharing our 3 TOP boyfriend and husband gifts! Picking out amazing gifts for men can be pretty tough, and finding the perfect gift for THE most important guy in your life is crucial! We all want our man to feel special and appreciated on those big moments in his life....

I often see the same thing now in beginning practitioners. Many people come to mindfulness with a desire to be relieved of stress and difficulty, but only when they drop into meditation for its own sake, rather than trying to get something from it, do they find the results they were after. This makes the question of effort a little tricky. There is something to do—in order to make a discovery about the power of letting go, we have to show up, be prepared to learn, listen, and engage with the attitudes and practices suggested....

But, as writer Philip Hoggart pointed out in The Guardian today: “drug-free doesn’t mean side-effect free.” To provide some context, we wanted to throw back to our interview with researcher Willoughby Britton from last year—Britton is often quoted in the press for her research on the possible adverse effects of meditation. Her take? Meditation is not all calm and peace. It opens up a space for you to see what’s going on in your mind....

Marshall Rosenberg dedicated his life to the study and practice of the conditions that bring about peace. As a consequence, he knew well the critical, sometimes life-saving importance of emotionally-intelligent, awareness-based communication. Dr. Rosenberg drew on his own painful experiences in racially-divided Detroit and his training in psychology to develop Nonviolent Communication: a particular approach to addressing conflict that emphasizes listening with empathy, naming and expressing feelings in responsible ways, and recognizing our common humanity, even in the midst of our most difficult moments together....

Creatures of Comfort: Style with Personality “It’s really natural and it’s supposed to be how the girls naturally wear their hair,” Marjan says, “All the girls have different hair types and textures and really unique haircuts. Some of them have short hair, some of them have curls some of them have bangs so it’s really about the individual girl and letting her personality shine through.” Step 1: Wash and prep hair....

Though not an original concept—first-generation versions included mermaid hair hues like blue, teal or purple, as well as a sunset/sand-art trend featuring pinks and peaches—unicorn hair is perhaps the latest offshoot of the growing “millennialism” taking over mainstream trends in recent years. Cheesy retro concepts from decades past, like 8-bit video game consoles or unflattering “mom jeans” from the ’80s and ’90s, have now been repackaged under a brand-new, deliberately ironic filter....

Tons of Tones: Cool Partial Highlights for Brown Hair 1. Honey Brown Highlights Honey and chocolate hair always, always go well together. There’s something so sweet about the combination, right? We love to place partial highlights mostly near the face, but don’t forget about the rest of your hair entirely. A smooth gradient will help to give your hair flow. If you go for this gorgeous soft golden tone, we always recommend you show it off with shine....

Down to try yet another hair care trend if that means you’ll be on your merry way to healthier hair? Read on for how to use peppermint oil in your hair routine. Hair Care Trend: Peppermint Oil for Hair 1. Peppermint oil for scalp. Mint in general is said to be great at treating dandruff and promoting scalp health. This is the reason why you may come across dandruff wash and care systems with mint as an ingredient....

Not only is this a fun date but this is also going to be a romantic date that will have the two of you sitting on CLOUD NINE! Most of us are just “plane” crazy about our spouses and this is the perfect date to express just how much! There’s a lot of little pieces to this date. You can pick a couple of things to do one day and finish another day or jump right in and do it all!...

Whenever I find an extra second in the day, I love to jot down little or big events or experiences in a journal. Journals are such an amazing way to keep memories alive! I keep both a personal and family journal. I have so much fun reading through the history of my life. It is incredible how many little things you can forget over time.

Although the results are nothing short of life-changing, especially on kinky, previously unmanageable hair, relaxing your strands definitely does a number on the strand’s integrity. Relaxing is a chemical process that changes the shape of the hair bond from curly to straight. It effectively gives it a straight, smooth appearance… as well as a weaker, overprocessed shaft. Read on for some simple, straightforward relaxed hair care tips and advice....

Jamie’s death is a profound loss to so many people, and many of us grapple with understanding how to grieve. Her death was sudden and shocking, and in trying to make sense of something so seemingly senseless, I found myself remembering one of our last conversations. Jamie and I spoke about the vast potential of maintaining a beginner’s mind and that the essence of mindfulness is remembering this idea when we are faced with something we think we already know....

In this collection, you’ll find 10 ways to style your unexpected hair color and even some unique ways to make reverse ombré hair work for you. Still haven’t taken the reverse ombre plunge? Scroll down for 7 looks on Instagram that will totally convince you! 10 Reverse Ombré Hair Looks 1. Tousled Texture Use a small curling iron (about 1-inch) to create small curls all over your head. Then, use a teasing comb to gently pull the curls apart and create some added texture....