Mischo Beauty: new year's resolutions

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Mischo Beauty: Happy New Year!

I thought I'd have a list of resolutions to share with you all, but this year I don't. I love the start of the new year, and visualizing all the possibilities ahead is so refreshing. After thinking about 2010- the highs and lows, and the ups and downs - the biggest lesson I learned was how important is really is to make your mind up and work to achieve whatever it is you desire. Tomorrow isn't promised. The dreams and goals in our hearts are gifts, and we owe it to ourselves to pursue them with passion! Would love to know if you've made your mind up and what it is you're working to achieve...

Firm Determinations and Making It Happen in 2011 and Beyond

For some reason, I have felt uncomfortable with the world "resolution." Maybe it's mental, since there is such pressure every New Year to make big changes and re-direct our lives off the path of So-So in order to barrel our way down the Lane of Success. For some people that pressure is motivating and it works for them, but for others, not so much. So in the spirit of productive pressure and making it happen in 2011 and beyond, I'd like to embrace the way of Firm Determinations. My specific Firm Determinations, with the aim of feeling better, looking better and getting healthier are:

1. Keep my desires/aspirations written down and take at least one action toward their fruition daily, and congratulate myself on each accomplishment.

2. Integrate monthly facials into my beauty regime. A facial is pampering and necessary care all wrapped up in one package. Yum!

3. Stop eating all flesh foods except seafood. The poultry section cheers while creatures of the sea jeer. I know, it's not fair. Eat wild-caught fish at a maximum of three times per week (already started along this path so "Yay, Me"). Keep an eye on my mercury intake.

4. Experiment with a week of raw foods for one week each month and take that time to also consciously purge emotional waste.

5. Get to bed by 10:00pm in order to wake by 4:30am for 30 minutes of cardio/yoga/weight training at least four times per week (get energized before heading to work and get exercise out of the way early).

6. Be consistent with my daily vitamin intake (multi, vitamins C/D/E, selenium, CoQ10, probiotic).

7. Devise a layered and chic uniform look for the work week, easing the burden of the morning hustle and bustle and regularly playing up my best features with my chosen "look".

8. Find as many easy recipes as possible for body-care products that I have in regular rotation. This will save money and give me greater control over the content of items that I frequently use. Share the recipes with all of you.

9. Develop a wider array of funky ready-to-wear hairstyles.

10. Cook multiple healthy meals for consumption during the week on Sunday, at least twice per month. Major money savings here when I can bring lunch and possibly breakfast to work. Who couldn't benefit from that?

Well, that is my list for the undertaking. What about you? Anything you've been meaning or dreaming to do? Share it and take the first step toward making it happen. :) Happy New Year, and many more!!! -Zee

Mischo Beauty Pick: Lisa Hoffman's Spa Packettes

I'm excited about going home for the holidays- yes, I'll be headed to Indiana to see my family for Thanksgiving! I've only planned to be there a few days, which means I really need to pack light and carry any baggage onto the plane with me. With all that in mind, I was led to tell you all about Lisa Hoffman's Spa Packettes. These packettes are perfect for travel and include the following:

Spa Bath Packette: Bath Soak, Body Wash, Body Polisher, Body Cream, and Hand & Foot Butter

Spa Shower Packette: Cleansing Gel, Body Scrub, Body Oil, Body Lotion, and Hand & Foot Cream

Spa Facial Packette: Anti-Aging Serum, Clay Mask, Exfoliating Cleanser, Eye Treatment, Hydrating Booster, Hydrating Mask, Lip Moisturizer, Lip Polisher, Moisture Seal Cream and Purifying Toner

The ampules (pictured above) actually come in zip packaging, making them easy for packing. Or, you can separate the ampules and add them to your cosmetic bag.

And- what's even better is (I get very excited talking skincare) that for those of you who told me that one of your New Year's resolutions was to adopt a skincare regimen and you still have not (remember we discussed beauty New Year's resolutions here!) - well, this is your chance to sample a complete regimen. You can monitor your results and then commit to full sizes.

I'd love to know what you think about these!