MGA Applauded for Creating Bald Bratz Dolls

I was surfing the web when I came across an article on Doll Diaries--this one.

MGA, the company that owns the Bratz dolls, has created a whole new line of Bratz dolls--they're called True Hope Bratz®.

After reading some comments, I've come to the conclusion that, during the June 2012 release of them, they'll be hugely successful.

Each doll comes wigless, obviously, as well as a girl-sized stretchy beaded bracelet that shows their support for everyone struggling with cancer, and a beanie-style hat to cover the dolls' heads.

I believe that MGA created this line obviously to show people what kids are going through, but also because of the recent demands for a Bald Barbie--however, Mattel doesn't seem interested in the concept. Anyhow, if they were, MGA could've completed the task more easily as they are a smaller company.

~V

What is Cultured Celery Extract, Really?

As you shop the aisles at the grocery store looking for a nitrite-free lunch meat for your kids, you may be tempted by ones that say "ALL NATURAL: NITRITE FREE". For example, the Natural Selections Ham. It claims to be nitrite-free, but is it really? Read on to find out.

You probably have wondered, time to time, what is cultured celery extract? On the ham there's natural ingredients--water, sea salt, vinegar, lemon juice concentrate, smoke flavor, cane sugar and guess what--cultured celery extract. The label boasts 'No Preservatives Added.'

Turns out, cultured celery extract=nitrites.

That's right! Cultured celery extract is just a fancy schmancy way of saying nitrites. Who would've thought?

So, always look on the labels for lunch meat, and look out for the words 'cultured celery extract' and 'nitrites.'

~V

Whitney Houston, Pop Legend, Dead at 48

                                          photo source: http://whitney-houston-fans.blogspot.com/

Today is a day of mourning for people all around the world, as yesterday the 80s pop star Whitney Houston was found dead in Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Singers known to be influenced by Whitney Houston are Celine Dion, Mariah Carey (who's often compared to Houston), Christina Aguilera and many more.

It is possible that she was at a pre-Grammy awards party.

Since this is all over the news, I decided to add it to my blog too. I would've added it last night, except I found out at about 9:00 or so and I wanted to watch Chopped.

Avril Lavigne wrote on Twitter/Facebook: "RIP Whitney Huston. The World Will Always Love You."

Whitney Houston will never be forgotten. RIP Whitney Elizabeth Houston.

~V

HELP FIND AYLA REYNOLDS

Ayla Reynolds is missing. Please help bring her home!

Ayla Bell Reynolds was born on April 14, 2010, and has been missing since December 16, 2011. She was last seen wearing a green one-piece pajama set with white polka dots and the words "Daddy's Princess" on them.
She was also wearing a sling and soft cast.

When last seen, Ayla weighed approximately 30 pounds and was 2 feet and 9 inches tall. Ayla has short, thin blonde hair and light blue eyes and is 22 months old.

Ayla was last seen on December 16, 2011 in her Waterville, Maine home. Her father Justin DiPietro reported her missing.

Please help find her. A family's daughter is missing and I can't imagine how much pain they could possibly be in. If you have any leads or knoweledge of the whereabouts of Ayla, contact the police IMMEDIATELY. If you have abducted Ayla Bell Reynolds, make yourself known. If you see a little girl who matches Ayla's description, call the police. It may not be her, but if it is, you'd have just saved somebody's life.

If you've read this, please comment your wishes to this little girl's parents. Also, if you have a Facebook account, I encourage you to hop on over to the Find Ayla Reynolds Facebook Page and leave a wish or a prayer.

If you have requests for a missing child post that you want me to make, please comment here and I'll try to make it as quickly as possible. Please only write them if they're not already found.

~V

Fresh new start

I'm V, take a look at my Blogger profile :).

I decided to have a fresh start after I got bored with Kirsten's blog and I've moved onto something that interests me more--stories. This is a blog that really reflects the modern world today, a bit of controversy, etc.

I'm not quite done making everything perfect yet, but I'm getting close. I'm really happy with it so far.

Stick around for missing children advertisements (PLEASE READ THEM) warnings, and truths.

~V

EASY hairstyles

HEY EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lanie here! I'm sure you've heard lots about me :)
Ignore Kirsten, she always calls me Delaney. That's my full name :(

So, I've got two simple hairstyles here! Each of them have a theme.

INDIVIDUALITY
You need:
Two medium-sized hair elastics
Four bobby pins
Hairbrush
Misting bottle (optional)

1. Brush your hair thoroughly, going from the ends and working your way up.
2. Take two semi-small sections framing both sides of your face and braid both of them.
3. Tie them off with elastics.
4. Take the one on the doll's left, swing it to the other side, and pin the ends down with two bobby pins.
5. Repeat on other side.

HIPPIE
Two small-sized elastics (preferably clear)
One scrunchy/large-sized elastic
Hair clip
Hairbrush
Misting bottle (optional)

1. Take two small sections of hair framing your face.
2. Braid them and tie off with the small-sized elastics.
3. Connect the ends in the back using the hair clip.
4. Tie the ponytail off using a scrunchy or large-sized elastic.

Love, Peace and Awesomeness,
Delaney Danielle!!!

How to curl your hair easily

Hey!

My sister, Delaney, the queen-of-all-things-tacky, decided to curl Gwen and I's hair using two different variations. For Gwen's she used the old fashioned method--foam rollers--and for mine she used her own new version--teddy bear buns.

The thing is, Gwen's hair is straighter, shorter, softer and finer than mine, which may be why the foam roller method didn't do much. I mean, it looks nice and everything, but not like mine. My hair is long, wavy and HUGELY thick, and teddy bear buns worked PERFECTLY for it.

Seriously, I have mini sausage curls! The only thing is, it's like two permanent ponytails, so my yellowy scalp is showing :(. I have four very defined curls! I can tell that Delaney is going to fuss endlessly over them.

Gwen's hair, on the other hand, is just crimped, if that makes sense. It's like the layers are more defined. She's happy with the look though.

So! VERY SIMPLE instructions on how to do both methods!

TEDDY BEAR BUNS
You need:
4 medium-sized hair elastics
1 doll hairbrush
Misting bottle

1. Thoroughly brush all of your doll's hair, starting from the ends and working your way up.
2. Part your doll's hair down the middle as if making two ponytails.
3. Take one of the ponytails and split it in half. Brush one of the halves with a nice spritz of water.
4. This is the hardest part--take it, twist it as if making a ballet bun, and tie off with an elastic. Spray with water after finished.
5. Repeat until all of hair is done.
6. After this, go over and spray your doll's head, especially the buns.
7. Untie the elastics about two hours later and voila! You have non-permanent curls!

TIP:
For tighter, smaller ringlet-like curls, make eight sections instead of four.

FOAM ROLLER
You need:
Foam rollers (small, regular, or large)
Misting bottle
Doll hairbrush

1. Brush all of your dolls hair, once again starting at the bottom and working your way up.
2. Take one sections of your hair, spray until damp and brush again.
3. Take one of your foam rollers and place on top of the section so it's against the wig cap.
4. Roll the hair onto the roller.
5. Then, very carefully, take the roller and roll it towards you to place it higher.
6. Repeat until finished.
7. Spray the hair while in rollers.
8. It depends how curly you want the hair to be--for just a photo-day look, two hours should be enough.

PLEASE NOTE: This was done on a straight-haired girl. This works MUCH better on a naturally curly or wavy haired doll.

Back in just a few secs with styling posts by Delaney!

Kirst