11 Romantic-As Hell TV Episodes To Watch On Date Night

To feel like you’re in your own little world… It’s them against the world. To give your partner date ideas… Sometimes, the hardest thing to do is simply tell someone you love them in the first place. It’s pretty dang great. To feel seventeen again… ## To melt both of your hearts… It’s enough to make even the most bitter of hearts soften into a puddle. (Bonus points if you watch this with a high school sweetheart)....

December 8, 2015 · 1 min · 116 words · Jonathan Gallegos

15 Lessons We Learned From Beloved Holiday Movies

Attaching your tongue to anything coated in ice is never, ever a good idea. No matter how big the dare. Oh look, is that a majestic light display over by Santa? Are those free candy canes!? But when you finally get those suckers to light up, your victory feels so much sweeter. Even though youve like,neverseen this actually happen in real life, this could be the year! Or, you know, a pair of dimwitted robbers....

December 8, 2015 · 2 min · 255 words · Elizabeth Castillo

17 Gifts That You Probably Shouldn’t Open In Front Of Your Parents

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. A magnet that shows youve got friends in high places. Unless your parents are diehard hippies, get yourself ready for a talk about gateway drugs. $15;Etsy.com An umbrella that tells the sky how little you appreciate the weather. But other ones dont have the same Youre effing up my hair oomph....

December 8, 2015 · 2 min · 323 words · Barbara Sandoval

9 Celebrity Makeup Artists Share Their Favorite Foundation Formulas

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. And who better to consult than the pro makeup artists who’ve tested out every foundation on the market? It’s quite a versatile foundation. For maximum coverage, applying it with a foundation brush or dense buffing brush is the trick." It blurs out pores, it’s hydrating, and it stays put....

December 8, 2015 · 1 min · 185 words · Amanda Michael

16 Gifts For Anyone Who’s Recently Had Their Heart Broken

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. So she can release aggression in a healthy-ish way. SeeDollyRun / Etsy $13.95;Etsy Because her heart isnt the only part of the equation. $9.53;Amazon This treat sampler is loaded with goodies like chocolate-dipped pretzels and chocolate-covered cheerios. $62;Mouth This content can also be viewed on the site itoriginatesfrom....

December 7, 2015 · 2 min · 240 words · David Watkins

A Powerful Video Shows One Woman's Medication Journey To Treat Her Anxiety And Depression

She questioned why this was happening to her. An estimated450 million peopleworldwide suffer from mental illness. Roughly1 in 3 peoplewith a mental illness seek treatment. medication journey depression About1 in 5 adults in the U.S.is on medication to treat a mental illness. Nor will she stop speaking out about her experiences. She startedcognitive behavioral therapy, and finally began to make progress with her mental illness. medication journey depression Watch the full video below....

December 7, 2015 · 1 min · 97 words · Natalie Ramirez

13 Ways To Make Traveling Suck A Little Less

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Frequent fliers say packing cubes likethis selection made by eBagsare life-changing. Universal Pictures / viaTumblr What travel pillow could be worth $170? There’s a good argument for the checkered one made by Swedish sleep maker,Hastens. Leave the bulky compacts and oversized palettes behind. Via eBags...

December 5, 2015 · 2 min · 231 words · Andrew Villa

26 Best Sleep Gifts for Serious Snoozers in 2024

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Read on to find the perfect present for anyone who tosses and turns when they should be catching zs. Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells For more present picks, check out all of thebest gift ideas of 2024. Casper Snoozewear Blanket Robe Your old Snuggie wishes it were this chic....

December 3, 2015 · 2 min · 399 words · Timothy Foster

9 Wardrobe Staples That Will Make You Look Taller

Tall or petite, we could all benefit from a few extra inches from time to time. Scroll through the nine wardrobe changes to live by to give the illusion of long, lean, height. Wear One Color Head-to-Toe Dressing in a single tone gives the illusion of length. Stick to deep hues of army green, burgundy, and navy when styling this trend. Tuxedo Pants Vertical stripes will play tricks on the eyes in the best way possible....

December 3, 2015 · 1 min · 106 words · Elizabeth Harris

7 Ways to Look Flawless While Transitioning to Natural Hair

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. “As your natural hair grows, you may experience a new challenge in caring for two different textures. Tim Robberts/Getty Images Products designed to make your natural hair more manageable are best during this period.” Theseexpert tipswill help make your curlsreallypop. Consider the “big chop”....

December 2, 2015 · 2 min · 307 words · Brandon Snyder

9 Things That Make Someone A Total Catch

What’s more, we dont want to! My partner is always considering the other persons perspective. And for her, it doesnt require effortit’s her default. Jenelle Ball / Unsplash As a result, our inevitable arguments are brief and constructive. My partner takes it all in stride. And you know what? Hello Denizen YouTube Channel / viaTumblr Her patience just makes me want to fix whatever it is that needs fixing. We arent a couple, we’re partners in crime, and its the best....

December 2, 2015 · 2 min · 299 words · Christopher Clark

A 25-Year-Old Woman Needed A New Kidney—And She Found It On Reddit

This article originally appeared in the December 2015 issue of SELF. “I need a kidney transplant.” For Kayla Davis, then 25, posting that plea on Reddit was a last resort. At 22, her kidneys failed. Doctors immediately put her on dialysis: She was tethered to a machine for nine hours every night. Kayla’s desperation for a donor is heartbreakingly common. For Kayla, that ruled out her family, friends and boyfriend....

December 2, 2015 · 3 min · 527 words · Jennifer Smith

17 Surprising Hot Chocolate Recipes You Need This Winter

Winteror, as we like to call it, hot chocolate seasonis nearly in full swing. And boy are we ready for all the cocoa-fueled days to come. That’s where these 17 hot chocolate recipes come in. Now make yourself a mug (or two) and pretend like you’re boarding the Polar Express. Cookies n Cream Hot ChocolatefromRed Apron Girl Think: melted chocolate covered Oreos. Vegan Almond Joy Hot ChocolatefromThe Almond Eater Its like your favorite candy was melted into drinkable goodness....

December 1, 2015 · 1 min · 213 words · Christopher Mitchell