Now that summer’s here, it’s time to get ready for the heatwave! Curls come loose, humidity can make you crazy, and nothing’s worse than a heavy blanket of hair on your already over heated neck. Harper’s Bazaar has the fix! Read on for cute, easy ways to stay cool and chic this summer.
Be nice to yourself. You deserve it!
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”
What does it mean for you?
You can use candles, oils, or the actual items to power your olfactory experience. Keep them at your desk, use them in the bubble bath, or buy an aromatherapy machine to rest by your bed! No matter what, you’ll be glad you’ve found an organic, natural way to alter your mood.
“Every moment is an invitation to live out of your weakness or to live out of your strength.”
If you have trouble getting a good night’s rest, the key to fixing it may be tracking your REM cycles. We all go through several in a night, and waking up in the middle of one (even the third or fourth cycle) will leave you feeling groggy and tired. A sleep calculator may be the answer to your problems…
It’s hard to be open to new opportunities if you’re still clinging to the past. It’s also difficult to take a step forward if you’re constantly anxious about the future. Both are cases of living outside of the present moment, and scientists have confirmed that it negatively affects your health. The online research journal Science found that people who dwell on the past or are preoccupied with the future, even positively, are less happy overall than their present-centered counterparts. But luckily, choosing to take on the task of organization can help you live in the now and do things you never thought possible. How?
The conversation about how to get the right amount of hydration for your lifestyle has never been more relevant. Many sources recommend around 8 glasses a day, but most Americans just don’t get that much thanks to sodas, sugary juices, and other artificial drinks. Enter SodaStream, a device that is helping to make better beverages accessible to everyone.
Need some help making the most of your fridge space? These simple tricks will save you time and make food preparation a snap!
Baby2Baby has already made a huge impact on the lives of families here in LA, serving over 80,000 children living in poverty. Next time you’re cleaning out and giving things away, consider helping them to serve even more.
