Sheer Goddess Skin Care

Homemade Cough Remedies

It never seems to fail; as soon as the seasons start to change people tend to get sick. If you're one of the many affected by sore throats and coughs this time of year, you may want to try one of these four homemade cough remedies:

1. Honey and Cinnamon: Mix a small amount of cinnamon with a tablespoon of honey to quiet your cough and soothe your throat.
2. Hot Tea: Either regular or herbal tea can help loosen congestion as well as help keep you hydrated and soothe a scratchy throat.
3. Peppermint: Adding a drop or two of peppermint essential oil to a cup of tea or glass of water can help calm a cough. Sucking on a peppermint can also aid in calming your cough.
4. Steam: Taking a hot shower can help loosen congestion and open air ways. Or try using a humidifier; the moistened air will help a dry cough and/or itchy throat.

Dedi
www.sheergoddess.com

A Sence of Well Being

I have come from a meditation group that is lead by meditation master.  Tonight we focused on harmony and balance using chime bowls to initiate the chakra.  The chime note that we listened to tonight were B and F minor, both permeate the body and soul.  It feels like a buzz - without the wine…a feeling I am familiar enough to actually describe.

What I take away is peace, a feeling of actual peace.  Everything is good, everything is right; all I want to do is listen to Maroon 5 and dance by myself like a fool.  Not like my usual fact finding blog with the benefits of vitamin C (still very important).  This is a real feeling of contentment that I am enjoying and don’t want to lose.  How can I keep this wellness and easement intact?

Well here you go; there is a company in New Mexico, Albuquerque to be exact that make a natural bath mineral Phraeda’s Himalayan Pink Bath Salts.  www.sheergoddess.com It is a naturally pink hand mined mineral that pampers you, and promotes a sense of well being, exactly what I need to keep this state of euphoria. 

Less than $17.00, you receive sixteen oz. of pure bliss.  Be sure to order it today, and order extra to use as gifts.

Sleep well, XOXO Ann

 

 

Easiest Cuticle Rinse Ever

Ingredients:

4-5 tablespoons lemon juice
4-5 tablespoons milk

 

Blending Procedure:

1. Put lemon juice in bowl with milk and stir well.

2. Put finger tips in bowl with the ingredients in it,
and let it soak for 15 minutes!

3. Rinse hands well after use.

4. Note: When mixing ingredients, the lemon juice and milk will curdle. That is normal.

Much love,

Zingara (www.sheergoddess.com)

 

Smoother, Softer Lips

I moved to the desert over a decade ago, and since then, I’ve had a constant struggle with dry skin; especially dry lips. I found a easy trick that helps keep my lips from scaling and peeling:

• Slather your lips with a mild facial cleanser (I recommend Phraeda's Marmalade Dreams™ Facial Cleanser from Sheer Goddess)
• Using a tooth brush, lightly brush your lips
• Remove cleanser with warm water
• Dry lips and moisturizer them with a lip balm or hydrating moisturizer such as Phraeda's Hibiscus and White Ginger™ Rich Night Crème from Sheer Goddess

Dedi
www.sheergoddess.com

Plan your week by planning your wardrobe first.

I have a little secret for you, I have been planning my work wardrobe on Sunday nights for 21 years.  I choose my outfits, stocking or tights, jewelry and accessories oh and shoes.  It sounds a kind of crazy and hard core, but it works so well for me, that I look forward to it.  Here is why... 

We all hate Monday, not because we have to go back to work but because we are not prepared for the week.  This seems like a daunting, uncontrollable and stressful task.  But in reality it is just planning.  I have a challenge for you...

Go on line and look at the weather forecast for the week.

Go to your closet and choose 5 outfits for work that will hold up in the weather.  Check to make sure everything is wearable and has no holes or lost button or stains.   Choosing your clothes and  checking them only takes 10 minutes.

Iron what needs to be ironed.

Look at your shoes and make sure they are in good shape.  Don't wear ratty shoes to work.

Choose accessories if you want.  In less than an hour you have your whole wardrobe planned for the week.  This gives you an extra half hour in the morning. You will look pulled together, you will get to work early, and you will be less stressed. 

As a treat for taking care of your clothes on Sunday night, get a glass of wine and take a bath with Phraeda’s Himalayan Pink Bath Salts.  www.sheergoddess.com It is hand mined minerals that are naturally pink that set the tone for relaxation.

I also think you will save money on new clothing because you will wear what you have and look fabulous.

If you are feeling really industrious, make your lunch the night before too.  It is a healthy economic option.

XOXO Ann

 

A Super-Simple Facial Scrub

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons non-fat powdered milk 
1 tablespoon honey

Blending Procedure:

1. Put the powdered milk into a bowl and pour in the
honey, mixing well to form a thick paste.

2. To use, wet your face with warm water and scoop up
some scrub. Rub it all over your face. Scrub for around 15 seconds and rinse
off with warm water. Pat dry with a towel. Follow with a little of your
favorite light moisturizer if your skin feels a little dry.

Much love,

Zingara

 (www.sheergoddess.com)

 

 

Sick??

As I write this, I am sitting on my couch, home from work sick! It is that time of the year, where it seems like the same cold has been going around our house or work since Christmas time. Well, here is something that I saw and tried and LOVE IT!! My least favorite thing about a cold (if I had to pick just one) would be a sore throat. But here is a little recipe I found that really does help your throat!! And its waay better than cough drops

Here’s the recipe for our Magic Mouthwash:

1 Part Milk of Magnesia

1 Part Children’s Benedryl

1 Part (or a little less) of water (to make it easier to stir and mix)

I guess it lives up to it’s name. I think having your sore throat eased really is magic. I sure wish I had known about it a long time ago.

Love and light,

Delilah

Happy Valentine's Day

Well it's soon Valentine's Day again. And you may or may not be with your HDs yet.
Whether you are or aren't, make it a day to show yourself some love as well and pamper yourself.

Start with a nice long shower or bath and finish that with an allover application of Sheer Goddess Phraeda's Tea Rose Hand and Body Lotion. Roses are so appropriate for Valentine's Day and they also draw love. So lovingly apply it to yourself with intent.. If no one else sends you roses that day, get yourself some and enjoy there beauty and fragrance and offer one to Erzulie Freda. 

Also don't forget to share some of your chocolates with her. If you are alone that day, have dinner and invite Erzulie Freda to join you. If you can, serve some wine and offer her some as well. Love is universal, so share your love with yourself and the universe that day, just don't sit  home being a sad sack. :) 

Love to all, Messenger 9  

No Bake Fudge Oatie Cookies

If you're looking for a cookie that's easy and quick to make, then you're looking for No Bake Fudge Oaties! These cookies have only a few ingredients and are super tasty. In addition, with a couple of substitutions you can make a vegan-friendly version of them. They are also a great cookie to make in the summer because you don't have to worry about heating the house up with the oven.

No Bake Fudge Oatie Cookies

• 1 stick butter or for vegan friendly use 1 cup coconut oil or 1 cup vegetable shortening
• ¼ cup cocoa
• ½ cup milk or for vegan friendly use ½ cup coconut milk or ½ cup soy milk
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 cups oatmeal

Combine butter, cocoa, milk, and sugar in a pan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and boil for two minutes while stirring the entire time. Remove from the heat and add the oatmeal. Mix well and drop onto wax paper by heaping teaspoons. Allow to setup completely and cool; then eat and enjoy!

Dedi : )
www.sheergoddess.com

The Many Uses of a Heart-Shaped Cookie Cutter

Love is in the air. And what better way to show your valentine you love them then by making them delicious heart-shaped treats? Here are a few ideas that make fun meals for Valentine’s Day and also create a thoughtful and fun presentation; all done with a simple metal, heart-shaped cookie cutter:

Breakfast: Make your valentine some heart-shaped sunny side up eggs to show them you love them; or some heart-shaped pancakes. Add some bacon or sausage, and maybe some strawberry slices to the plate, and top it off with some heart-shaped toast with strawberry or raspberry jam.

Lunch: Make some heart shaped sandwiches by using a large heart-shaped cookie cutter or using a sharp paring knife to carve a heart shape. Cutout some heart-shaped watermelon slices to go on the side.

Dessert: Make some heart-shaped cookies of different sizes and decorate them in pinks, reds, and white.

Tasty and festive; your valentine is sure to feel loved!

Dedi
www.sheergoddess.com