Take Back Your Life!As a nation and a world we have set our selves up for illness, disease, and obesity. We run in a constant state of going to and from work to make more money to spend on a whole lot of stuff we don't really need. We have been brainwashed into thinking that more is always better. As a consequence we are all being tightly wedged into financial distress. That is the state of the world we live in today. Most people are also constantly and consistently fighting the aging process and obsessing over how they look. They also obsess about their weight. Take a moment and look around you. What do you see? I see magazines that promote air brushed pictures of beauty we hardly ever achieve, and stores that stock junk foods we don't need that only make us fat. This site is dedicated to those people who also believe that the answers are simple answers. Life need not be so complicated. You can save money, look beautiful, lose weight, and stay healthy without breaking the bank! I want you to win back your life! One of the best ways to keep up to date with this site, is to simply subscribe to the RSS feed or the blog! Updated and/or new pages will appear at the top of the blog, along with my blogs of course! My blog is updated weekly so you will always be on top of the latest news from this site!
Feb 7, 2010, Antiaging Winter Skin Care - Combatting the ElementsDuring harsh winter months, you need antiaging winter skin care. Dry winter air can really cause havoc on your skin, hair, and nails. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Antiaging Winter Skin Care - Combatting the Elements" Feb 5, 2010, Monthly Holiday Specials You Won't Want to Miss!These are the latest and hottest monthly holiday specials. They just keep getting better and better. Once the month is gone, so are the offers! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Monthly Holiday Specials You Won't Want to Miss!" Feb 5, 2010, Applying Makeup in Ten Minutes or LessYou have ten minutes to get ready. Thats not long for applying makeup but its certainly doable! You could get it done in five minutes but ten is best suited for makeup application. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Applying Makeup in Ten Minutes or Less" Feb 5, 2010, Recipes for Superbowl Sunday!If you are looking for some recipe ideas for Superbowl Sunday, please check out these scrumptious recipes using the link below! (You can also donate your own recipe and add it to the list! The more, the merrier!) The New Orlean Saints are playing against the Indianapolis Colts in this head to head competition. Its looking like a game worth tuning into! (Not to mention the great commercials we have come to know and love!) Have a fantastic Superbowl Sunday! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Recipes for Superbowl Sunday!" Feb 5, 2010, Potato Salad with Avocado Wasabi CreamIngredients: ° 200g potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks and steamed Avocado Salad Cream ° 1 avocado, peeled and stoned ° 1 tablespoon mayonnaise/vegetarian Permalink -- click for full blog post "Potato Salad with Avocado Wasabi Cream" Feb 5, 2010, Hana Irons Help Haiti - Update!
Due to the tremendous response and many beautiful letters, HANA CEO (Steve Voudouris) has generously agreed to extend his offer of a free $25.00 personal check for a Hana flat iron purchase, until 2/10/10, to help those who are suffering. Would you be so kind as to please help spread his word to your community so that any more people in need can benefit from this act of kindness? Details: When you buy a Hana flat Iron using the link below to Misikko.com, Steve will send you a $25 blank check you can use however you see fit. You can donate to Haiti, a different charity, to a family member, church, or even write the check to yourself! The Hana flat iron comes with a protective aluminum casing, a beautiful leather case for storing and protecting your iron, a thick rubber mat to set your iron on when in use, and of course, the Hana ceramic flat iron with tourmaline. The iron also has variable heat control, which is so important when you are styling your hair! You can make a big difference today, and get a great flat iron at the same time! Offer is good till 02/10/10! Thank you for all you do to make a positive change in the world! Feb 3, 2010, Layers in Curly HairI already have thick and very curly hair. I want to get layers for the nice style it gives your hair when it's blown out, but I don't want more volume. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Layers in Curly Hair" Feb 2, 2010, Sun In with Hair Color?Hi! I used Sun In on my hair about a year ago and now I want to color my hair. Is it possible or will it ruin my hair? Many thanks! ****************** Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sun In with Hair Color?" Feb 2, 2010, Eliminate Oily HairI have oily hair even after I wash it. I can spend forever washing it and it always ends oily. I get all the soap out and its still oily. I've tried Permalink -- click for full blog post "Eliminate Oily Hair" Jan 28, 2010, Why Women Don't Donate HairWell, I was wondering why women don't donate their hair to Locks of Love. Have you heard about the program? Our salon is running a charity and no Permalink -- click for full blog post "Why Women Don't Donate Hair" Jan 28, 2010, Lighten Black Hair to BrownMy hair is naturally brown and for a while I have been dyeing it black. I would like to go back to my natural color but this black refuses to fade Permalink -- click for full blog post "Lighten Black Hair to Brown" Jan 28, 2010, Remove Brown Color from Blonde HairI have light blonde hair and decided to have my hair dresser dye it brown with a temporary dye. It was too light with the first color application, Permalink -- click for full blog post "Remove Brown Color from Blonde Hair" Jan 27, 2010, Eye Makeup Tips and TricksYou can use eye makeup up tips and tricks quickly and easily when you know what to do. Eye makeup application is not nearly as hard as it might seem. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Eye Makeup Tips and Tricks" Jan 27, 2010, Dark Skin Patches Correcting Skin ToneMost everyone has had to deal with some dark skin patches on certain areas of their skin, at some time in their life. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Dark Skin Patches Correcting Skin Tone" Jan 27, 2010, Organic Maca Root Supplement for Your Sexual HealthOrganic Maca root has been used for thousands of years by the natives in Peru. It has both food and medicinal purposes. Maca is a cruciferous vegetable, much like cabbage and broccoli. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Organic Maca Root Supplement for Your Sexual Health" Jan 26, 2010, Stay Healthy and Enjoy More of Your Life!If you want to stay healthy, you must live the lifestyle. Poor health is not something that just happens to you overnight, its cumulative. It is a direct result of the way you choose to live. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Stay Healthy and Enjoy More of Your Life!" Jan 26, 2010, High Fructose Corn Syrup What Nature Never Intended!High fructose corn syrup is not what nature intended it to be. It was initially developed to be used sparingly in your diet, not beyond a few basic items. Permalink -- click for full blog post "High Fructose Corn Syrup What Nature Never Intended! " Jan 26, 2010, Healthy Meals for a Healthy LifestyleIf you want to serve healthy meals, you must combine healthy foods. People who eat more nutritiously, generally have a healthier lifestyle. Healthy people have a glow about them! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Healthy Meals for a Healthy Lifestyle" Jan 26, 2010, Perm after ColoringI got my hair colored 3 weeks ago, how long should I wait to get it permed? ****************** How long you should wait all depends on what hair Permalink -- click for full blog post "Perm after Coloring" Jan 26, 2010, Long Layered HairI have long layered dark hair and want to know how I can make the layers stand out more. Can you help please? ********************** You can find Permalink -- click for full blog post "Long Layered Hair" Jan 26, 2010, Antiaging Skin Care Tips to Improve Your SkinThere are several skin care tips you can implement right now to help keep your skin looking great! No one has perfect skin. We all have imperfections that we strive to make better. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Antiaging Skin Care Tips to Improve Your Skin" Jan 26, 2010, Protect Your Skin During Harsh Weather ConditionsIts especially important to protect your skin during harsh winter or summer months. The elements can really take a toll on your skin. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Protect Your Skin During Harsh Weather Conditions" Jan 22, 2010, Hana Flat Irons Help Haiti
If you want to do more to help with Haiti relief efforts, here is a unique and cool proposal to do just that! Misikko.com was contacted by the CEO of Hana Salon, Steve Voudouris, who is helping to achieve a very important goal. For every Hana iron that is purchased between 1/21/10 - 2/3/10, Steve will personally send you a $25 blank check, (along with a stamped envelope), so you can send a donation to the charity of your choice. Of course, Steve would love to see the money going to Haiti relief, but its really your choice. If you have a family member, friend, neighbor or another charity that you feel passionate about, please feel free to use your check from Steve to help others less fortunate and in need. When catastrophe's happen, we are all reminded how fragile life really is. Steve wants to reach out and lend a hand and is passionate about helping others. What a great guy! and a great idea! Spread the love and compassion by reaching out to someone in need today! Martin Luther King Jr. died believing in a world where everyone was treated in a kind and loving way. Help spread the good word about the human spirit and get a rocking new Hana iron for yourself. Charity lives on infinitely, as long as we remember to give! Use the link below to purchase your Hana flat iron and make a donation! Jan 21, 2010, Soy Foods Friend of Foe to Your Health?Adding soy foods to your diet has had controversial discussions thus far in the medical community. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Soy Foods Friend of Foe to Your Health?" Jan 21, 2010, Increase Hair GrowthI have been taking Biotin and pre-natal vitamins everyday for almost a year now, and I have noticed that my hair is growing. I also use plenty of Permalink -- click for full blog post "Increase Hair Growth" Jan 21, 2010, Beauty Sleep Snoozing Secrets for Dazzling AppealBeauty sleep is an essential element of the anti aging formula. You feel better and look better when you have a sound night of restful slumber. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Beauty Sleep Snoozing Secrets for Dazzling Appeal" Jan 20, 2010, Sleep Problem? Sleep Answers!You are not alone if you have a sleep problem. Many people have a tough time getting the sleep they need. There are a few things you can do though. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sleep Problem? Sleep Answers!" Jan 20, 2010, Internal Cleanse for Better HealthIf you want better health, an internal cleanse (also called a health cleanse) is highly beneficial. We acquire environmental exposure to toxins in our water, food supply, and the air we breathe. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Internal Cleanse for Better Health" Jan 19, 2010, Relief for HaitiBecause of the high amount of scams being reported on the news, I am providing a direct link for Haiti relief at the American Red Cross. This will make it quick and easy to donate. I just did and it only took a few minutes. Minimum donation is $10.00, which isn't much by itself. However, when combined with a lot of other people who are donating the same amount, it adds up fast. On January 12, a series of earthquakes measuring 6.5 to 7.3 on the Richter scale devastated Haiti. The American Red Cross is working with its partners in the global Red Cross and Red Crescent network, including the Haitian Red Cross, and other partners to assist those affected by this disaster. Your gift to the American Red Cross will support emergency relief and recovery efforts to help those people affected by the earthquake in Haiti. Assistance provided by the American Red Cross may include deploying personnel, sending relief supplies, and providing financial resources. The devastation in Haiti is overwhelming. Please make sure to donate what you can today! Thanks! Jan 19, 2010, Cut My Hair Cause of My Boyfriend!Last year my boyfriend broke up with me totally unexpectedly. Seems he had been seeing my best friend in secret. They both hid it from me and when I Permalink -- click for full blog post "Cut My Hair Cause of My Boyfriend!" Jan 19, 2010, Dry Hair ReliefHow do you keep your hair smooth and soft, but not dry? ********************* Well, that's a great question. In the winter months when the air is Permalink -- click for full blog post "Dry Hair Relief" Jan 19, 2010, Shampoo for Rebonded HairHi! I just had my hair rebonded one month ago. I'm from Bangladesh originally but migrated to USA just before one month. Can you please suggest me Permalink -- click for full blog post "Shampoo for Rebonded Hair" Jan 15, 2010, Dealing with FrustrationA few weeks ago, I posted a page about cutting my hair off because I was upset and frustrated about losing my job last October. The anger and resentment finally caught up to me and in a moment of heat, I cut my hair (bangs to be more specific) off much shorter than I intended. I asked if anyone else had ever done this and was surprised to see that no one else has posted anything. Maybe Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles and I are the only ones, but I gotta believe that more women (especially) have done this. So the question begs, have you ever cut your hair off in frustration or anger? Please do tell! I am anxious to read some more stories about this topic! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Dealing with Frustration" Jan 15, 2010, Getting Married this Year?I am really excited about this announcement. I have joined RomanticGowns.com where you can get great deals... Up to 80% off retail prices on over 5000 wedding gowns. They have name brands you recognize (Allure, Ella Rosa, Faviana, Mia Solano, Private Label by G, Victorias, Eden, Alfred Sung and more!) at out of this world blowout prices. Once I saw their site, I wanted to get married myself! (Well, not really but almost!) Get a winter wonderland deal that includes a Free Veil, Tiara, and Garment Bag with the Purchase of Any Sale Gown! (Yes, sale gown!) You can also get 50% wedding accessories. They have bridesmaids dresses, formal dresses, informal dresses, prom dresses, evening gowns, ball room dresses, maternity dresses, plus size dresses and the list just goes on and on! Whether you're getting married in a cathedral or on the beach, Romantic Gowns has something for everyone! I am adding their links to my (many) bridal pages. For a list of all pages, please use the search tool listed on the homepage or the Nav bar and do a search for 'bridal' or 'wedding'. All the bridal pages on this site will pop up to help you plan your wedding. You can choose which pages you want to read. Start searching now for your favorite wedding gown at deal of the century prices! Follow the link below to start looking! Jan 14, 2010, Raw Foods Diet A Healthy Way to Lose WeightThe raw foods diet is one of the healthiest ways to lose weight around! Eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables can help you shed unwanted pounds and turn back the clock. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Raw Foods Diet A Healthy Way to Lose Weight" Jan 14, 2010, Make Healthy Diet Plans and Kick New Years Resolutions to the Curb!Did you make healthy diet plans or a resolution to shed a few pounds in the new year? It's estimated that one third of all Americans make a resolution to lose weight every year. Jan 14, 2010, How To Scrunch Hair For Added Texture and BodyIf you have texture or curls you can scrunch hair to create volume, texture, and body. Textured or culry hair is most compatible with scrunching. Use the following steps to crunch natural waves into y Permalink -- click for full blog post "How To Scrunch Hair For Added Texture and Body" Jan 14, 2010, Get Rid of Hair Static and Dry Hair!There are several things you can do to control hair static and dry hair. Static electricity can be a real problem, especially during dry winter months. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Get Rid of Hair Static and Dry Hair!" Jan 14, 2010, Interesting Dieting Facts You Should Know!Looking for some interesting dieting facts? Some of these will blow your mind and some of them will not surprise you at all! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Interesting Dieting Facts You Should Know!" Jan 14, 2010, High Protein Diet Foods A Key Ingredient for Weight LossHigh protein diet foods have been proven track record to help you lose more weight. Protein is one of the basic building blocks of the human body. Permalink -- click for full blog post "High Protein Diet Foods A Key Ingredient for Weight Loss" Jan 14, 2010, The Benefits of Apple Cider VinegarThere are many benefits of apple cider vinegar besides keeping things clean around the house. Apple cider vinegar is made from fresh ripe apples so you know its a Martha Stewart good thing! Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar" Jan 14, 2010, Tight Curly PermThis was many years ago, but the nightmare has lasted me my whole life. At 18 I wanted hair just like Rod Stewart. (A shag when they had just Permalink -- click for full blog post "Tight Curly Perm " Jan 13, 2010, Grow Thicker Hair Superfoods for Ravishing LocksIf you want to grow thicker hair, consume more super foods that allow your hair to be healthy naturally. Some foods are packed with the vitamins your body needs to help your hair flourish. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Grow Thicker Hair Superfoods for Ravishing Locks" Jan 12, 2010, New Hairstyler Update (Again!)Hairstyler just informed us that the $14.95 membership will be for life! (Yes, it's true.) I love Hairstyler but they are driving me silently nuts! (However, this is better news for you so I am on board with it, really!) I just wished they would make up their minds! So remember, the $14.95 charge will be for a Lifetime Membership to their services. Its a totally great deal so be sure to take advantage of it! Meanwhile, I have got to go back and change the pages I have already changed. Wish me luck! Jan 12, 2010, Hairstyler New UpdateThe Hairstyler.com made changes to their site late last night. Just a reminder until I get all the changes made on my site... The Hairstyler has now gone back to charging $14.95 for 3 months of their services. Please bear with me while I am making changes site wide to my own site. If you see a link that says that joining is free, you will know that page has not been updated as of yet. I will make all the changes today but it will take time. Thanks in advance for your patience! Jan 11, 2010, Chase Bank Jacks Interest!In short... I'm a loyal, paying customer. Chase raised the interest to 12% on my card so I paid off half the amount owed. Chase lowered my limit Permalink -- click for full blog post "Chase Bank Jacks Interest!" Jan 11, 2010, Chase Bank Disses Loyal CustomersI have had a chase credit card for 3 years and I've NEVER made a late payment or paid the minimum amount and NEVER gone over the credit limit, etc. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Chase Bank Disses Loyal Customers" Jan 8, 2010, Super Anti Aging Foods that Help Turn Back TimeConsume more anti aging foods to slow down degeneration if you want to fight the aging battle! Foods do not have to be exotic in nature to be good for you. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Super Anti Aging Foods that Help Turn Back Time" Jan 7, 2010, Last Weekend to Sign Up for Free at the Hairstyler.comI just got word that this is the last weekend that the Hairstyler.com will offer its free service. (Boo, hiss!) Seems the execs were not making enough money with the free service (lets all cry together...) so they are changing it back to a paid service. Changes will take place sometime on Monday, January 11th. I am fighting it but I do not think it will matter. If you have ever thought about joining the Hairstyler program, this is the time to do it. Act now! Payments for their services will start early next week, unless they change their minds in our favor. (Which hardly ever happens!) Features of the Hairstyler Program
Jan 7, 2010, Slightly Frizzy HairI have slightly frizzy hair but its not that bad. I use a straightener and that seems to work fine. But I want my hair to be straight even when I Permalink -- click for full blog post "Slightly Frizzy Hair"
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