I've always been the reader and movie-lover in my friend group. The way that stories and characters inspire me to be the best version of myself touches my soul in a way that nothing else does. I was already an imaginative child, but after my family moved across our state, I spent all of middle school connecting with fictional words and characters, so I spoke to relationship expert Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT, for a look at why our bonds with fictional characters are so strong.
I've always been the reader and movie-lover in my friend group. The way that stories and characters inspire me to be the best version of myself touches my soul in a way that nothing else does. I was already an imaginative child, but after my family moved across our state, I spent all of middle school connecting with fictional words and characters, so I spoke to relationship expert Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT, for a look at why our bonds with fictional characters are so strong.
As I aged, I felt like I was growing up with my favorite characters, from The Chronicles of Narnia's Lucy Pevensie to the various superheroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As someone who's on the quieter side, it's always been inspiring to see characters that are brave under pressure because it makes me feel like I can be brave, too.
"Fictional romances can make us believe that our own romances should look exactly as we see them on the screen," Earnshaw says. "The same with how friendships and family relationships might be represented. But in real life, relationships are more complex and include day-to-day interactions which can't possibly be demonstrated on TV."
With so many shows and movies available, it takes no time at all to fall out of one hyperfixation and into another, but Earnshaw says that's not necessarily a bad thing. "Remind yourself that it's okay to have a fantasy! It is also okay to admire a character. I think it's super important not to have shame around this," she says. "And then, use that admiration and fantasy to consider what it means for your real life — what are you hoping for? What type of connections do you need?"
Actress, reality star and entrepreneur Reginae Carter has demonstrated that she isn't afraid to speak her mind on a wide range of subjects, including dating and relationships.
In the past, the reason why Carter, the daughter of Dwayne "Lil Wayne" Carter and Toya Johnson-Rushing, has been vocal stems from her numerous high-profile unions—the 24-year-old previously dated rapper YFN Lucci on and off from 2018 to 2021. In recent years, Carter has been romantically linked to YouTuber Armon Warren.
If there's anything that cutting our own hair in quarantine taught us, it's that we're always up for new adventures. As the trees start shifting from green leaves to red, orange, and yellow, the transition between seasons makes us want to change our hair color, too! Summer hair is all about electric color while winter has a bit of edge, and fall hair is the perfect in-between. A little bit bold, a little bit cozy, and very chic, these hair trends will last you until way past Thanksgiving.
Warm copper is a great color for fall that goes with every hair texture and cut. Tones of deep brown or amber keep it from being pumpkin orange. Focus on keeping your hair moisturized to let the color really shine.
Focus on keeping your hair moisturized to let the color really shine. Focus on keeping your hair moisturized to let the color really shine.
Focus on keeping your hair moisturized to let the color really shine.
Focus on keeping your hair moisturized to let the color really shine.
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Incorporate highlights to lighten the overall look and provide some dimension. This is also a great way to bring summer to your fall hair.
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Photo by If there's anything that cutting our own hair in quarantine taught us, it's that we're always up for new adventures. As the trees start shifting from green leaves to red, orange, and yellow, the transition between seasons makes us want to change our hair color, too! Summer hair is all about electric color while winter has a bit of edge, and fall hair is the perfect in-between. A little bit bold, a little bit cozy, and very chic, these hair trends will last you until way past Thanksgiving.
Warm copper is a great color for fall that goes with every hair texture and cut. Tones of deep brown or amber keep it from being pumpkin orange. Focus on keeping your hair moisturized to let the color really shine.
Focus on keeping your hair moisturized to let the color really shine. Focus on keeping your hair moisturized to let the color really shine.
Focus on keeping your hair moisturized to let the color really shine.
Focus on keeping your hair moisturized to let the color really shine.
woman in white long-sleeved shirt standing in front of pink wall
Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash
Incorporate highlights to lighten the overall look and provide some dimension. This is also a great way to bring summer to your fall hair.
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We love a good holiday DIY for getting kids in the spirit of the season. It's a great way to bond as a family, start new traditions, and decorate your home with personal mementos. Brit Morin, our founder and CEO, is always full of fresh ideas for getting creative with her boys, Austin and Ansel, around the holidays. From turning toy cars into ornaments to decorating cute paper stars to stamping holiday paper with paint (and potatoes!), here's what she and her family are making to celebrate and decorate this season.
This year, we partnered with H&M to style her home, her closet, and her kiddos (holiday card, check!) for any festive occasion. H&M Kids is our go-to for cute, affordable, and quality pieces and their popular holiday line this year has us smitten.
Want to get in on the fun? Check out these three holiday DIYs that are perfect for kids and a joy to make!
Stock up on fresh rosemary and gold twine and you're good to go with this super easy and sustainable DIY. Kids have toy cars they no longer covet? Turn them into adorable ornaments - family heirloom in the bag. Plus, these charming ornaments will spark childhood memories for all your tree-decorating years.
