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Give the gift of calmness for Valentine’s Day

How can you give calmness, through aroma therapy?  Our noses are so sensitive that any scent or odor can affect our mood. 

There are many scents that can calm us down. There is lavender, mint, and lemon.  There is also a scent that has been used for centuries.  The rose.  Gentleman callers used roses as gifts and also to calm their dates.  For centuries, royalty was presented as gift of peace (the peace rose). 

Now you can give the gift of calmness to the one you love in the form of moisturizer. Sheer Goddess offers a moisturizer Phaedra’s Tea Rose Luxurious Body Lotion.  It not only has a calming effect on the benefactor, it is also a soothing lotion with natural properties that heal and protect for 24 hours.

Be sure to order soon for the one you love, after all it is almost Valentine’s day.

XOXO Ann

Stay Warm this Winter with Layers

We’ve had a cold stretch over the last few weeks that just won’t end. If you’re experiencing the same kind of cold and are having a hard time staying warm, you may want to consider dressing in layers.

If you’re in a rainy or snowy environment you may want to consider wearing wool socks and boots with rubber soles. Wool socks will help keep the heat from leaving your feet and boots with a thin insulating lining will keep your feet from getting wet from snow and/or slush.

Wearing a hat and scarf will hold heat close to your neck and head and keep heat from escaping. In addition, they will help to protect your ears and nose from extreme cold.

Gloves or mittens will protect your fingers from getting frostbitten and also help keep you warm by not allowing heat to escape your body.

Dressing in layers can help keep you warm in cold and windy climates. So when leaving the house, don’t forget your layers!

Dedi
www.sheergoddess.com

Just Because...

Every once in a while I like to treat myself to fresh flowers. They simply brighten up a room and make you feel better. And now with Valentine's Day right around the corner, there's no better time to purchase some cut flowers to enjoy! Below are five steps that will ensure your fresh flowers remain beautiful for as long as possible:

1. Remove Foliage: Remove any leaves from the stems that will be covered by water. Doing so will ensure your water remains fresh and does not begin to mold.
2. Cut the Stems at an Angle: When you are ready to put your flowers in water, you will want to cut the stems at an angle to ensure they can easily drink water. Cutting flowers straight across the bottom limits the amount of water each flower can drink.
3. Us a Knife: Use a knife when cutting the stems at an angle instead of scissors; scissors will smash the stems and cause the flowers to not drink properly.
4. The Three Second Rule: Once you have cut the stems makes sure you place them in water within three seconds so they can begin drinking water; otherwise, they will drink in air instead.
5. Change the Water: Change the water daily to ensure your flowers always have the freshest water. If you received a preservative packet with your purchase you can add a quarter of the packet to the water each time you change the water.

And that’s it! Now your flowers will stay beautiful for days to come!

Dedi
www.sheergoddess.com

New Year resolution to better skin.

 

Don’t you want skin like the movie stars?  It is really very simple, clean you face before you go to bed.  Remove all you makeup including mascara.  What will happen if you are lazy or tired?  Here it is:

When you don’t remove you makeup, the stuff just sits there.  Because we are exposed to pollution and toxins all day, that sits there too.

When you fall asleep, your body temperature raises just enough to open your pores.  Yuck - than all that stuff seeps in.  Your pores are clogged and get pimples.

Guess what else happens?  When you pores are clogged, they are not healing; in fact they are delaying the production of collagen and cortisol.  That means you may age prematurely, just because you didn’t wash your face. 

You are going to love this; you only need less than a minute to avoid the entire pitfall listed above. Of course natural products are the best. 

www.sheergoddess.com has a combination system called Phraeds’s Marmalade dreams.  There is a gentle well balanced cleanser and a calming facial toner.  The combination of this product will have you on the right path for the New Year.

So remember when you are really tired and just want to fall asleep, take one minute and cleanse your face, you will be glad you did.

XOXO Ann

The Perfect Dessert for Your Valentine

Looking for the perfect dessert for your Valentine? Sunny Anderson from the Food Network has a fantastic recipe called "Red Velvet Swirl Brownies". I made it last year for my Valentine, and it was a hit! Here's the recipe:

Red Velvet Swirl Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, for pan

Red Velvet Brownie Layer:

• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• Pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts

Cream Cheese Layer:

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Special equipment: 8 by 8-inch baking pan

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8 by 8-inch baking pan, and set aside.

Brownie layer: In a saucepan on medium heat melt the butter. Remove the butter to a large bowl and add the sugar, vanilla, cocoa powder, salt, food coloring, and vinegar, in that order, mixing between additions. Whisk the eggs in a small bowl and stir it into the coca mix. Fold in the flour until lightly combined. Stir in the walnuts and pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, saving 1/4 cup of the batter for the top.

Cream cheese layer: Blend together the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Gently spread the cream cheese layer on top of the brownie batter in the pan. Dollop the remaining brownie batter over the cream cheese layer. Using a skewer or the tip of a knife, drag the tip through the cream cheese mixture to create a swirl pattern. Bake the brownies for 30 minutes. Remove to a cooling rack and allow them to cool completely before cutting.

Enjoy!

Dedi
www.sheergoddess.com

Show Her You Love Her With a Gift Basket from Sheer Goddess

Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Show her you love her with a gift basket from Sheer Goddess!

Sheer Goddess offers two styles of gift baskets; Luxury and Deluxe Luxury. The Luxury Basket offers three full-sized products in a variety of choices whereas the Deluxe Luxury Basket offers five full-sized products in a variety of choices which include a super value "Try Sheer Goddess" theme basket.

Each basket will contain a full size gift card with your personalized message. Sheer Goddess uses a variety of unique baskets to ensure a beautiful presentation! Sheer Goddess also ships world-wide so your gift basket can arrive at your loved ones home no matter where they may live. You can purchase one today at Sheer Goddess!

Dedi
www.sheergoddess.com

Everyday should be Valentine's Day

Everyday should be Valentine's Day.  You should remind the people you love with little gestures or tokens of affection. 

Wash their car, give them flowers, make a card with your true feelings of love.  One of the best love gestures you can give a woman is skin care.  www.sheergoddess.com  offers a variety of beautiful skin care and bath products that are infused with love. 

Let the one you love know how much they mean to you.

XOXO Ann

Home Remedies for Dry Hair

Many of us struggle with dry, dull, or damaged hair. Dry hair can result from having used harsh shampoos, dyes or perms, shampooing too often, chlorine, and even blowing drying, curling, or straightening irons. Restore moisture and shine back into your hair with one of these simple remedies:

1. Mash together a banana and an avocado, spread in your hair, and let it sit for an hour. Rinse with warm water.
2. Rinse your hair with a little bit of beer to restore your hair’s natural shine.
3. Apply 1-2 tablespoons of mayonnaise to your hair, cover with a plastic cap, and let it sit for 30 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
4. Rinse your hair with 1-2 tablespoons of vinegar to improve shine and reduce dandruff.

Using one of these remedies will help rehydrate your hair and add back that shine that you may be missing.

Dedi
www.sheergoddess.com

Winter Skin Care

Is your skin extra dry during the winter? Below is a simple skin care tip on how to keep your skin looking its best even during the winter.

Moisturize Your Skin More:

You may have a perfect moisturizer for the summer, but does it also work well for your skin during the winter? Be sure to pick a moisturizer that’s oil-based rather than water-based. Because not all oils are appropriate for the face, try picking a moisturizer that includes oils such as avocado oil, primrose oil, or almond oil. I recommnend Phraeda's Day Dreaming Nights™ Rich Moisture Crèm which includes both avocado oil and almond oil. Using moisturizers that contain humectants such as gylycerine, alpha-hydroxy acids, or sorbitol can also help attract moisture to your skin and keep it from drying out.

Dedi
www.sheergoddess.com