Who Knew Zebra Striped Nails Could Be So Cute and Easy to Do Yourself?

It is unfortunate that more women do not get more creative with their acrylic nails and long natural nails.

If you live in a city, you will often find that long nails can get a bad reputation. Many women in the city wear their nails in tacky, gaudy styles and may or may not maintain the cleanliness under the nail, or the polish job on top of the nail. Unfortunately, though, this bad reputation is what has deterred many stylish women when it comes to wearing acrylic nails and long natural nails. Another thing that discourages many women is price. Fancy nail jobs can get expensive fast, if you go to a good salon.

I just recently came across a good article describing how you can create a zebra striped design on your own long acrylic/natural nails.

Now your first thought might be that zebra stripes on nails are a little bold, and might not be your style. However, it really is all in the clothes that you wear, and the way that you wear your hair and makeup when you wear your zebra striped nails. If you dress in elegant, attractive clothing, you will find that zebra striped nails will give your outfit a special kick that no other woman in the room will have.

All you need to create the look is a detail brush, a protective clear topcoat, white nail polish and black nail polish. Two important things to remember are, one, that you should let each coat dry for at least 20 minutes before applying the next coat and going about your day. This is vital, and so many people mess up all of their hard work by being hasty.

Two, you do not need to make your zebra stripes on nails perfectly straight. You can use any piece of paper as your guide and have a professional look for your nails in no time.

How to Create a Call to Action

If you are a work at home Mom, or are involved in your own business in any way, you know how hard it can be to ask for the sale. Selling just does not come naturally to most people, and it can be an uncomfortable and humiliating process for even the most confident person. In addition, there are no easy ways to overcome this discomfort.

Really, the best way to make the sales process easier is to genuinely believe in the product you are marketing; be educated about the product so that you can answer all questions; use ethical marketing practices; and understand that at some point, you are going to have create a call to action.

You are going to have to ask for the sale. You do not always have to do this by physically asking though, you can ask for the sale in your sales letter or in other marketing materials, and it truly does not have to be the hardest part of your sales process. If you are like many marketers, you can get so caught up in informing the customer about the product benefits, that you forget to simply give the customer clear instructions on how to take the next step. You must understand that if you do not give clear instructions, you will lose a very large percentage of interested people.

There are many simple ways that you can create a call to action through your website. You can use a simple web button, you can include forms for the customer to fill out, or in your sales letter, you can give clear contact or purchasing instructions. Just remember when you are creating your call to action to use action words like Buy, Call, Subscribe, Donate, Register etc. If you do things this way, the customer knows exactly what you want her to do.

A great resource that you can use to get advice on growing your online business is 123Marketing.Com and Wikipedia.

Could Natural Weight Loss Pills Be Right for You?

When it comes to getting in shape, it can be a frustrating process. Though I was able to manage my weight pretty well throughout my life, things became a little harder after having my child.

I managed to lose the weight I needed to eventually, but being heavier in the meantime was not fun. Hearing people’s comments about how “I had lost some weight, but put it back on, and maybe I would lose it again,” made me feel alienated and embarrassed as they talked about me as if I was not even in the room. I cannot imagine how hard it must be for some people that struggle with weight issues all their lives. It seems as though people feel that they have license to treat you as if you are not even a person when you have are having a weight problem.

There are many good methods out there though. One thing that I have found is that every method has controversy attached to it, and the main thing that you have to do is you make sure you do research before you start any program. Do not just listen to hype, make your own choices based on your own solid research.

I chose to go slightly low carb, and tried to incorporate more exercise into my day, and this did work for me, but it took some time and discipline. What I’m learning these days is that things might have been easier if I had known about natural weight loss pills. When I thought about weight loss pills, I thought they had tons of chemicals and questionable herbs from other countries in them. There just seemed to be too many factors when it came to these pills, that I never even gave them a second look.

However, there are some companies that manufacture pills using good standards of quality control, and that have ingredients that are typically recognized as safe. Though this is the case, you should ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS do your own research. Certain ingredients could conflict with medicine that you take or pre-existing medical conditions that you have, and some products might produce results too quickly. If you lose weight too fast, you could have lose skin. It is good to learn about ingredients and read customer testimonials and reviews, before you make you final choice.

One website, Slimming101, is a great resource if you are interested in learning more about natural weight loss pills. They sell Unique Hoodia pills, Phen 375, and Capsiplex. These pills can help you lose anywhere from 2 to 5 pounds every week. This is a healthy rate of weight loss.

The website has product reviews and talks about all aspects of weight loss, which I love. Even if you take natural weight loss pills, you should also include exercise and a healthy diet into your routine. You should also not have huge expectations. Being super skinny is not in style right now anyway. In my opinion, being healthy and in shape should be your main goal, and natural weight loss pills can help get you close to that goal, but these pills should not be the only part of your plan.

Great Information on Hair Care and Styling

One thing I really enjoy is going on YouTube and viewing hair videos. I still have not decided whether I am going to go full blonde, or if I am just going do some highlights, because my main concern is trying to do things carefully to prevent damage.

Right now, I wear my hair natural, and do a lot of twist outs and braid outs with a new baby. However, I enjoy roller setting my hair when I have time. I do not typically straighten it all the way out after roller setting; I just apply oil and separate the curls with my fingers. I like those results, but might straighten my roots with a flat iron for a different look in the coming weeks.

I like this video that follows. I especially like how she outlined her process in a manner that was straight and to the point. I do not think I will flat iron my whole hair strand though, just the roots, and I do not think I will blow-dry the roots, because I think that much heat is not necessary. When I do flat iron, I typically use it on low, and I typically have bigger and poofier hair, but I like that better anyway.



I really like this video that follows because the girl who made it experienced real hair growth. My only issue is the avocado in the recipe. I think washing food down your shower drain when you wash your hair is an invitation to critters, so I’m thinking I will make a similar deep conditioner, but just use a natural store bought conditioner with oil added. I feel that the regular use of the deep conditioner is what might have made her hair seem to grow faster because it was not breaking off as much, so she was retaining length.

I think many people use deep conditioners regularly, but actually only get around to doing them once a month, or once every two weeks or so. Life gets busy, and I think we often lose track of things like that. She deliberately did this treatment once a week, and her hair was 3 inches longer in 3 months, instead of ½ inch every month (the typical growth cycle).

A New Company Takes the Hassle Out of Airport Parking

Whether you travel two times a year or ten times a year, your trip has the potential to be one of the biggest headaches you will experience within a span of 6 months.

One of the most frustrating things about traveling -- especially flying -- is trying to figure out what you are going to do about your car. Are you going to have a friend drive you, or not? You know you need to decide now, because it will suck if your friend is late picking you up.

Okay. So you want to drive, but what about parking?

Airport parking is an expensive headache that can take so much reservation time out of your travel day. However, there is finally a better airport parking solution, a company called AirportParkingHub.Com.

This site is not just a matching site, or a pre-reservation site run by the airlines, it is an autonomous website that connects travelers with independent parking lot owners. You can arrange to park your car in a less expensive lot for the duration of your trip, and rest assured that you will have shuttle service to and from your vehicle.

The website is free for you to use if you are a traveler, and it takes the hassle out of parking. You can choose your parking lot by price, or proximity to the airport, and you can make your reservations and pay for everything online. Nothing could be easier. This website does a great job at helping you save time with a creative solution to a common problem. Lol. Chances are, you are already realizing how easy using the Parking Hub will make things.

The service is currently available for travelers all over the USA, so there is no reason that you cannot use them the next time you travel by plane.

Did You Know that Common Body Parasites and a Lack of Oxygen Supplementation Have the Potential to Make You Really Sick?

One thing that I think is awesome about the Internet is the fact that I can find information on just about any health related topic that I would like. In addition, I can often gain access to multiple opinions on these topics, since everyone has a chance to say their piece online.

Every once in a while though, I stumble across some information that I just plain did not know about, and I’m so taken aback by what I’m learning that it takes me several weeks to get to the stage where I even care to look at both sides of the equation.

I stumbled across some information just recently that really threw me for a loop.

Though I have always understood that there were good parasites and bad parasites in the body, and that toxicity caused a lot of disease, I did not realize how much disease thrived because of parasitic toxicity in the body, and that oxygen supplementation had a significant effect on many major diseases in clinical trials.

Sometimes the body can enter into a condition called Oxygen Cellular Deficiency Disease. When your body cells are healthy, they are full of oxygen. If they are unhealthy, they are lacking oxygen. Parasites like Candida can thrive in an oxygen-depleted body. I have heard of Candida before, and know that it can cause unpleasant feminine issues, but I did not realize that it also causes diseases like heart disease, diabetes, cancer, obesity, and hypertension if it goes unchecked for too long. In fact, a lack of oxygen in the body is a well-known precondition for cancer, and the Candida that grows in an oxygen deficient environment causes the accumulation of excess belly fat and body fat, this article shows you how this occurs: AllInOneHealth

If these things weren‘t bad enough, many doctors have no idea or understanding of the connections between diet and disease. Many medical schools require medical students to complete only 6 hours of nutrition training, and none of it ever discusses these topics.

Not only is it important to eat well and take a multivitamin, but making sure your body has enough oxygen to nourish healthy cell growth and disease prevention is vital. Keeping your body’s bad parasites in check is also more important than most people realize. If you are as shocked and confused as I was to learn some of these facts, you can visit HappyWomansWorld.Com, to learn more about Oxygen Cellular Deficiency Disease.

Wear a Pareo This Summer

If you are looking for something special for the beach this summer, a pareo might be a good option. Pareos fit your budget, and have a rich history. Chances are you will be one of only a few women paring your bikini with a pareo, which makes it one of the best accessories of the season.

I really enjoy wearing unique and beautiful clothes in the summertime. In the winter, you have to wear so many layers, that you usually cannot show off your cute stuff. So, when I find out about a new summer friendly item that might not be in every store out there, I take notice. One item I have tuned into this season is the pareo. My favorite features are its simplicity and beauty.

The main reason to wear a pareo is that it is a simple clothing item that looks great on the beach for day or night. In addition, it is comfortable and easy to wear. Simply put, it is a brightly colored wrap skirt, typically made of cotton. Many people mistake it for the sarong or the sari, but the pareo is slightly different. The pareo has always been a skirt; while the sarong was a dress that you could wrap and tie right under the armpits, (though many people choose to wear it as a “sarong skirt.”) The sari is a traditional Indian ensemble, consisting of a dress and a wrap, or a shrug.

The pareo originated in Tahiti’s Cook Islands, and Tahitians usually use tapa and hibiscus to color the garment. Traditionally even men wear pareos, but you will not find this too much outside of Tahiti. One of the things that I think make pareos unique are their patterns and designs. When you buy a typical sarong skirt from a department store, it will often have a commercialized, generic looking pattern. However, when you choose a pareo instead, you will find that many of your pattern choices will have a vintage appeal, or a natural quality that is quite beautiful. Style like this will always set you apart from other women.

I found a great resource to learn more about pareos, and the different ways that you can wear them: Wear a Pareo, a great article written by StoneAge2010 on HubPages.

Resources for Indian Workers

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As a web content writer, I have met quite a few extremely talented Indian workers, skilled in all areas of the freelance marketplace from writing and editing to IT and programming.




India is a rich resource for finding quality individuals to work on your freelance projects. In addition, India is becoming a world hub for business. Indians can now look for excellent career opportunities right in their own country.

A few years back, I met Indian freelancers that did not know where to look for work. They were able to find a few freelance jobs here and there through job boards, but they all wanted something consistent.

Now there are some serious resources for Indians to find work in the international freelance market, and in their own local job market. If you are an Indian professional looking for work, please check the job board below. Employers that search for workers here tend to favor professionals with at least 3 years of work experience, and that have decent education credentials. If you want the employers that use this website to consider you for a full time or part time position, then you must:

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Penny Stock Trading for Newbies

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Ever since I was a little girl, penny stocks have fascinated me. The idea of purchasing 100 or more shares of a company for a dollar, and having that money multiply hundreds or thousands of times over is captivating. A lot of places online are trying to charge you for their training materials, and for their picks and predictions, which I find confusing because if I wanted to spend a lot of money on stocks, then I wouldn't be interested in penny stocks in the first place.

Well, I was lucky enough to find a free resource for both penny stock picks, and training. When you sign up, you will receive consistent free penny stock alert emails and an ebook on maximizing your profits with microstocks.



Some of their previous picks:

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Here is information from the website:

The company has over 25 years of experience researching companies on the OTCBB and Pink Sheet Markets, and focuses on identifying the hottest and most profitable penny stocks on the market. Their penny stock alerts contain detailed research and timely penny stock updates straight to your email!

They analyze numerous companies each and every day, searching for the most undervalued penny stocks that they feel are uniquely positioned for explosive growth. Next, they determine the perfect timing to invest in these stocks to help you achieve the highest possible return on your penny stock investment.

Great Advice for Going Blonde

Yes I said I'm African American, and yes, I am considering going blonde. I know that to some people, this sounds crazy, but over the years I have seen this on some ladies, and I've always thought that it just looks so cute.

I understand that many people have political or social issues surrounding this type of hair color change, and my goal has never been to offend anyone. I have just always thought that blonde hair often looks nice on women of color, Spanish, African American, and many other nationalities if you choose the right shade for your skin tone.

Personally, I have always had lighter hair, browns and reds, and feel that lighter colors are just more flattering for me. One time I accidentally went blonde after many, many processes. My hair was also so short at the time, I had no idea how to style it. I wasn't interested in the blonde at the time, and didn't try to make the most of the look. But now that it's something that I'm trying to do, I went out seeking the least damaging method.

I found this video online, and honestly, if you are considering going blonde, you should watch it before you bleach. I think she gives great advice. I'll let you know how my results turn out of course. If the strand test doesn't work though, I will let you know too that I'm not going to go through with it.

Are You Noticing New Credit Card Offers?

I don't know if it has something to do with the economy or not, but I don't have the best credit, and I found this credit card service that is willing to take a chance on someone like me. I thought this might help some people. Here is the link:



Another company that can be helpful for some people is 60 Minute Payday. Before you sign up for this loan though, you MUST MAKE SURE that you WILL have the income to pay the loan back. These loans have a high interest rate, but paying them back quickly will look really good on your credit report.

This company approves 99% of the people that apply, and they don't check your credit. You also don't have to fax anything in. Approval takes only a few minutes, and the money is in your account within an hour. Here is the link:

How to Get the Curvy, Toned Shape You're Dreaming About

Being an African American female, I have always been surrounded by a culture that appreciated a woman's curves. But for a long time, most of society did not.

The Sir Mix Alot song, "Baby Got Back," pretty much summed up the way other cultures looked at curves when I was growing up. But things are changing so much. Nowadays, even supermodels are focusing on having shapely rear ends.

It is amazing to me sometimes when I realize that bone thin is not in style anymore, and that healthy shape has become more interesting and attractive. But this shapely ideal has created a whole different level of insecurity in slender women, and women without a defined rear end shape. There is something you can do about this though.

There is a product called the Brazil Butt Lift. It's actually a really awesome exercise program that will give you the shape of your dreams.

When you see those gorgeous Victoria's Secret models with those perfect bottoms, you can finally get those same results. Their trainer is the one who designed the program. Here is more information on the Brazil Butt Lift:



Leandro combines Brazilian dance, cardio, and signature lower-body sculpting moves to help you go from droopy to dreamy and from saggy to sexy so you look divine from behind!

Why is Brazil Butt Lift so effective?

The secret is Leandro's proven TriAngle Training method, which works all three major muscles of the buttocks from multiple angles to:

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Why Should You Wear Perfume?

Here is a great article on the benefits of wearing perfume. There is scientific evidence that shows how effectively fragrance can change our mood, and increase our attractiveness:

The Benefits Of Wearing Perfume

By Roberto Sedycias

Perfume has been used throughout history for a variety of reasons. Perfume has proved itself to be a valuable commodity in both ancient and modern times, with the modern perfume industry turnover in its billions every year. Perfume is a luxury, rather than a necessity, and yet its popularity grows rather than wavers every year. The reason behind this is the enjoyment that the wearer gains, and this type of enjoyment stems from the recognised and unnoticed benefits that wearing perfume provides.

Firstly, the effect of perfume on our brains is not necessarily recognised though the effects are certainly enjoyed. Each scent, whether natural or synthetic, emits molecules which enter the nasal passages and eventually reach the olfactory epithelium. This part of the nose has a vast amount of receptor neurons which are each covered in hairs called cilia. These cilia trap the scent and send a message to the brain which enables a person to recognise the perfume. The ability to smell immediately has a positive impact. This is important as some research has shown that people without a sense of smell have a less happy life than those who can smell; scents trigger emotions and affect our mood.

As a result of this finding, perfume has become as much a science as it has an accessory. Aromatherapy studies the effects of natural botanical perfume ingredients, usually in the form of oils in their purest state. Its looks at the effects upon mood and general well being, and applies the knowledge by improving the perfume in the environment and offering a variety of aromatherapy services aimed at improving people`s lives. Aromacology applies this same approach to any available scent, from flowers to sand, and the findings are currently assisting perfume manufacturers worldwide.

The ingredients used in perfume may improve your concentration and enhance your mood. There is a long list of scents that are said to trigger this stimulating effect. Perfumes that contain ingredients such as ginger, sandalwood and rose are claimed by aromatherapists and aromacologists alike to have a stimulating effect on brain neurons. The increased stimulation aided by the use of perfume assists in many everyday tasks, from more focused studying to extra stamina and energy, balanced weight loss to an improved immune system.

Another benefit to be gained from wearing perfume is that it can relax your mood. Certain scents have aldehydes which have a calming effect on the brain. The perfume oils which have this effect include eucalyptus and citronella. Other scents can act as a form of sedative, aiding restful sleep, which helps reduce anxiety and tension which in turn creates a wealth of health benefits. The most famous of these perfumes include lavender and bergamot, which have been used for this purpose for centuries and in a variety of countries worldwide.

The benefits of perfume are not just highlighted by scientific study. Many psychologists state that humans begin to store information about scents when only a few months old, and that scents affect reactions to people and events more than any of the other senses at this young age. In fact, our taste in smells remains more or less the same whereas tastes influenced by other senses are extremely changeable. This means that we choose perfumes for a reason, either it triggers a feeling of nostalgia or makes us feel a certain way. The perfume chosen also has a social relevance; it tells people something about the wearer, and helps cement their identity. Attraction to another person is influenced by invisible scents known as pheromones, and perfume adds to this. Above all, perfume makes the wearer feel fresh, attractive and more confident; and confidence is a definite benefit.

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Making Your Own Perfume

One of my favorite things in the world is perfume. Another thing that I've always enjoyed doing is designing my own body creams, face creams and hair products. I make oil blends, creams and washes. One thing that I never thought of trying was making my own perfume. I made fragrance body oils of course, but perfumes seemed complicated. But what I found out is that they are really simple to make, and fun as well. Here's a free copy of a basic process to make perfume, and a few recipes you can try out:

There are 3 main ingredients which you will need, and these are:-

1. Essential Oils
2. Water
3. Alcohol

Many of these items can be either obtained from a store that specializes in such ingredients, or over the internet.

You will also need a large saucepan, large bowl (for mixing all the ingredients together), spoon and some measuring cups or jugs to make perfume at home.

Provided below, are a few easy recipes that you should be able to produce at home without too much hassle.

1. Basic Recipe
All you need for this recipe is some water, chopped flower blossoms (use lilac or lavender if blossoms unavailable).

Place the flower blossoms in a bowl, add the water and then cover them and leave them overnight. The next day, the solution can be put into small bottles and sprayed either into the air or on to your skin.

2. Amaze
For this, you will need some distilled water, vodka, hypericum perforatum, cypress and rosemary (all of which are essential oils). They should then be mixed together and stored overnight.

After a period of 12 hours or more, the solution produced can be put into a dark spray bottle to be used. Using a dark colored bottle will help the solution to remain fresh, which will be felt by the person using it when they apply it to their skin.

3. Whispering Rain
This is another recipe that may be worth trying out. Again, you will need distilled water, some vodka, Sandalwood, Bergamot and Cassis essential oils (which can also be purchased as fragrance oils).

These ingredients should be stirred together and then stored overnight in a covered container. Then, the next day, it can be transferred to a dark colored bottle. This perfume must be kept in a cool place so that it does not dry up.

The three perfumes above normally last for about a month before they lose their scent and the next recipe should produce something a bit better.

For this recipe, you will need fragrance oils such as Sandalwood, Cedar Wood, Bergamot, Vodka and a little touch of Vanilla. All these ingredients should be put into a jar and then shaken. It should then be put in a cool place and left for a week. After this time, you can then transfer the mixture into small perfume bottles.

If you would like to learn more about recipes for making your own perfume, you could always do a search of the internet. I also recommend visiting your local bookstore, where they will have books on the subject.

It is important to remember that these types of perfume recipes only have a shelf life of a month, therefore you will need to make new batches every few weeks.