Watch our #1 Fan, Madison, mzzclipper12 YouTube, make a fresh Sibu Smoothie.
As Maddie would say, “Yummy in my tummy!”
Our #1 Fan Madison Makes a Fresh Fruit Sibu Smoothie
January 31st, 2012Greener-ize & Nature-ize your New Years Resolution!
January 28th, 2012There’s a new trend. Bamboo fabric. Because bamboo thrives in only a little rainfall, it naturally resists moisture. When a material is composed from bamboo, it naturally resists both odor and moisture. This automatically eliminates the need for chemical treatments on fabric, which is often used on synthetic materials.
Here’s how to kill two birds with one stone and step up both your “get in shape” new year’s resolution and the other new year’s resolution you’ve made: be greener. The following products will 1) hopefully help motivate you to kick your old workout habits to the curb, and start fresh (while looking fresh at the same time).
- New Balance
Newbalance WW01GG: This shoe's reduced waste design is composed of recycled content. Its upper material is made up of 95% recycled P.E.T plastic bottles. Find these eco-babies for $89.99 at newbalance.com
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- Patagonia Women's Top
Patagonia Women's Gamut Sport Top: This is a light-weight sports top that offers breathable 82% recycled polyester and 25-UPF sun protection. It comes in Black, Curacao (as shown) and Flash Pink, and you can buy it for $50 at Patagonia.com
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Sustainable Brand: Nike
Here's a quick blurb from Nike about how they try to reach their "marathon goal" to maintain the leading position as a sustainable company: the company wants to "design products that are fully closed loop: produced using the fewest possible materials and designed for easy disassembly, while allowing them to be recycled into new product or safely returned to nature at the end of their life."
- Nike Grind Project
- Did you know?
- The Nike Pegasus is made up of recycled fibers..."The outsole uses Nike’s environmentally-preferred rubber as well as recycled Nike Grind. The Nike Air bags also used 83 percent recycled content. while the air bag and midsole components to be attached using water-based adhesives." ~Nike
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The Deodorant: Jason's Apricot Deodorant Stick has been rated #1 by users for being the top, anti-perspirant, all natural and organic deodorant stick. You can find Jason's in the natural section of most supermarkets, online, or at natural markets. $4
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Greener-izing For the Home:
Seventh Generation products are all non-toxic and VOC-free, which means that you get a spick and span household without all of the yucky toxic bugs.
- Tough on stains, dirt and grease
- No VOC's
- Non-toxic
- Biodegradable formula
- Does not create harsh fumes
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Method says,"all of method's ingredients are comprehensively assessed by a leading research firm to ensure their safety for people and the environment. "
Honestly, Methon only uses 12 ingredients in their hand soaps, and of those 12 are purified water, vitamin E, Aloe Vera gel, citric acid and sodium chloride. Sounds pretty good to us!
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- You want clean floors, right? I mean, you've got clean hands now, and clean countertops, so you need clean floors. Try Bona products. Bona has been rated #1 for being family, floor and environmentally friendly. $9 www.mybona.com
Sibu’s Product of the Month
January 21st, 2012New product! New product!
For the month of January, we would like to introduce the new dropper 15ml seed oil as the Product of the Month. For a limited time only, get our new dropper-style seed oil for $15.95 (reg. $21.95). FYI that’s the same price as the usual 10ml bottle.
So if you love Sibu, and you love the seed oil, now is the time to treat yourself!
Hurry! This offer is valid until January 31, or while supplies last.
Use Coupon Code: THEOILMVP
Go to www.sibubeauty.com & http://www.sibubeauty.com/products.php
How to get the ultimate celeb-hair
January 17th, 2012
Here are 6 wonderful women who have won our hearts over and over again, whether they are on stage, on camera or on the red carpet.
Our question is, how do they always have such great looking hair?
If you’re trying to get:
1) Ellen Barkin’s blonde bob, try rubbing a dime-size amount of smoother onto the palm of your hand and running it through your strands from the top down. Don’t get your roots or else they could look greasy. (Try L’Oreal Professional Smooth Essence Weightless Smoother, $16)
2) Faith Hill’s voluminous tousled locks, spritz a pre-heat primer on your hair before blow drying. After styling with a curling iron, give your hair a couple sprays of strong hold spray – try tipping your head upside-down so you can spray the under roots as well. (Try L’Oreal Professional Densite Thickening Primer, $21)
3) Jennifer Aniston’s every-day style, use a protective oil either before shampooing for extra nourishment, or after styling to give it a healthy, finished look. (Try Kerastase Elixir Ultime, $54)
4) Sigourney Weaver’s textured crop, get your hands messy with pomade. Grab a pomade or paste, and apply it to damp or dry hair for added volume, texture and perfection. (Try Architexture by L’Oreal Professional Matte Definition Paste, $24)
5) Julianne Moore’s retro-sexy color, use a masque for color-treated hair once to twice a month to maintain moisture and color. (Try Kerastase Chroma Riche Masque, $60)
6) Sandra Bullock’s blunt bangs, style them with a light textured cream that won’t make your bangs stick together, but will keep the frizz down. (Try L’Oreal Professional Tecni.Art PlayBall Pearl Whip, $25)
Your DIY Spa Day!
January 14th, 2012You haven’t made weekend plans because you just need some time to relax and blow off some steam, right? Why don’t you go to the spa for the day, right in your own home! Treat yourself to the luxury of self-pampering, and nourish your body in a pot of roses – literally. Here are 5 simple do-it-yourself (DIY) at-home spa tricks:
Relax: Go ahead, it’s the weekend. Slip into your most cozy bathrobe and turn up the heat. You want to be as comfortable as possible. Maybe try a little yoga to release any tension that has built up in your muscles over the week.
Start with Sukhasana, a seated position that helps focus awareness, breathing and relaxation of the mind. Sit cross-legged with hands on knees. Focus on your breath. Keep your spine straight and push the sit bones down into the floor.
Then, move to Cat, which focuses on stretching the spine. Begin on your hands and knees. Keep your arms under your shoulders, your legs about hip width apart. Breathe in while tilting the tailbone and pelvis up, and let the spine curve downward, dropping the stomach low, and lift your head up. Stretch gently. Slowly exhale and tilt the pelvis down, drawing the spine up and pulling the chest and stomach in. You should feel a slight stretch in your spine.
After repeating, move into Downward Facing Dog, a position that stretches the legs, arms and back. Start from a kneeling position with your back flat. Roll your elbows so that the eye or inner elbow is facing forward. Inhale and curl your toes under, as if getting ready to stand on your toes. Exhale and straighten your legs; push upward with your arms.
From here, move to Bhujangasana, The Cobra. Lie down on your stomach. Bring your legs together, but keep your hands under your shoulders, and your arms should be bent at your side. Inhale slowly and push against the mat gently to raise your head and chest as high as comfortable. Keep your head up and chest and heart facing forward. Slowly come down, and repeat.
Savasana – The Corpse, which is probably the most important position that is the easiest to overlook. The corpse relaxes and refreshes the body and mind and relieves stress and anxiety. Lie flat on your back and let your body sink into the ground. Focus on breathing slowly. For a relaxing breathing pattern, try inhaling for 10 seconds, and exhaling for 10 seconds. Stay in the pose for at least 3-7 minutes.
And you’re ready! All relaxed.
Glamour
Rose Water: First things first. Your senses are the number one thing to trigger during at-home-spa-day. Activate your nose by adding 1 cup packed rose petals to a pot of boiling water. Let cool and add lavender oil if wanted. Poor into a saucer or bowl large enough to fit both of your feet. Chill out for 10 minutes while your feet soak in this luxurious rose-bath – and don’t forget to breathe.
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Face-Eye Feel-Good: I laugh at cucumber(ed) eyes – don’t you? Well, I guess it works. If your eyes look drained from the week of stress and no sleep, try this anti-eye-inflammatory method. Rub under eyes in a light circular motion for 2 minutes then lay back and relax and apply a wet chamomile tea bag under your right eye, and a chilled cucumber under the left eye. Sounds weird – you don’t have to tell me. Let sit for 5 minutes then switch the methods to the opposite eye and let sit for 5 minutes (total 10 minutes).
Oil up: Your body deserves a little moisture, especially if you live in a dry climate. Create your own body scrub by mixing 1/2 cup pure olive oil with a mixture of brown sugar, granulated sugar, sea salt and honey. The olive oil and honey combination will leave your skin feeling hydrated while the rough texture of the sugar and salt will take off the dead skin cells leaving it clean and smooth. If you’re going to give yourself a manicure or pedicure, use this mixture to exfoliate dead skin cells on the hands and feet. Make sure to get in between fingers and toes and around your knuckles and ankles.
Steam Room Bathroom: Turn up the shower, close the doors and let it run at its hottest from 10 to 15 minutes. A steam room is a great last step to releasing any tension or stress. Have a warm, wet washcloth at hand, drizzled with a little lavender oil. Hold it to your face and let its skin soothing qualities sink deep into your skin while you breathe in its calming aroma. Mmmm nothing like the sweet smell of serenity.
For more spa tips visit these great sites:
Featured: Whole Living Magazine (Did you see us in the February issue?)
DIY Spa with Glamour Magazine
DIY SPA with Self Magazine
Our #1 Fan, michele1218! Watch her review!
January 10th, 2012Great Review Michele!
Watch it on YouTube: http://youtu.be/w5jYL-3AOdg
Sibu Sweepstakes Winners!
January 10th, 2012Through the month of December, Sibu Beauty hosted a sweepstakes over Facebook which brought in over 120,000 entries! Though the contest was open to the U.S. only, it was a HUGE hit!
Our Grand Prize winner, who takes home $150 of Sibu Beauty Products for 12 months is Shannon M., from Troy, NY!
We had 11 second prize winners who will each receive a $150 gift certificate and those are:
Cara M., from Spokane, MO
April P., from Johnson City, TN
Elaine P., from Garden Grove, CA
Atoyia H., from El Paso, TX
Sheryl C., from Gilmer, TX
Caitlin M., from Davenport, IA
Renee H., from Sacremento, CA
Tammy R., from Gary, IN
Debbie B., from New Athens, IL
Congratulations to all winners!
Top New Years Resolution – Solved!
January 7th, 2012The #1 New Years Resolution in America is to Lose Weight 
Like every year, successful weight loss is the #1 new years resolution. Well, maybe the goal doesn’t need to be to “Lose Weight,” but to start treating your body right, making healthier eating choices, and cleansing & healing your mind.
Here are some fun ways to stick to your goal:
Reconnect with friends and family: Work too much? Make some time during the week for yourself and your friends. Research shows that being sociable – doing things such as visiting friends, going to parties or attending church - can help keep you and your brain lively and healthy and as you age. Reconnect with friends and try to do one activity per week together. Try a yoga class, where you can both relax and ease the stress from your mind.
Pick up a yoga class or two: Many gym memberships these days include free or discounted yoga classes. Recently, Yoga has been touted not only for being an activity that largely reduces stress, but can help maintain a healthy weight, and even aid in weight loss. To start on a healthier path, get in-tuned with your body and breathing by trying gentle poses and deep breathing. Be mindful about how your body is responding to your slow breathing pattern and your gentle moves.
Snack more: Eat more? Yes. Actually, it’s been scientifically proven that eating more frequently improves the digestion process and increases your metabolism. It actually makes sense: If you skip meals, or go for a longer period of time without eating, your metabolism shuts down after it’s done the digestion process with your last meal. But, if you snack regularly (let’s say every hour), your metabolism never has a chance to shut off, which means it is always burning calories. Kati Mora, Registered Dietician and Founder of AroundthePlate.org says, ”Snacks can be an integral part of any healthy eating plan and a simple way to start improving the way you eat. Just make sure that your snack is 150 calories or less, rich in fiber to help you feel fuller longer, and that you are truly hungry when snack time arrives and not just eating just to eat.”
Healthy snack ideas include: Almonds, raw fruits and vegetables, yogurt, whole grains, peanut butter, instant oatmeal, and string cheese. Go ahead. Nibble to a slimmer, healthier you.
Eliminate Junk Food from your house: No chips? No Ice Cream? No Problem. If you can’t get your hands on these foods, they’re not in your pantry or your fridge, then you can’t eat them. Of course, don’t eliminate these from your diet completely, because that ultimately will lead to bingeing at one point or another.
Don’t give into the fad, or advertised “miracle pill” for weight loss: We all know this one. It simply does not work. Weight loss is derived solely from 2 simple words: Diet and Exercise. Ooh the agony! Really though, it’s easy when you can set your mind to it. Of course, supplements are always good to take only at the recommended dose by your physician; they help your body maintain a healthy balance, and your body needs balance in order to function.
If you work 8-5, you know the drill; get up when it’s dark, get home when it’s dark. Working out in the dark is never fun (well, for some it is). Gym pass anyone?
And there’s one more thing…
Learn to cook.
Cooking is fun, and get’s you in the habit of becoming more aware of what you are putting into your body. If you are dedicated to staying healthy, fit and possibly dropping a few, you’ll be inclined to know what is really going into your body. Restaurants and fast food businesses never really tell you what’s in their “Grilled chicken with steamed vegetables,” or “Whole Wheat Linguini.” They may sound great for you, and honestly, they’re probably some of the best things on the menu, but what kind of oil do they use? How much butter and cheese? How many tablespoons of salt?
If these questions have never occurred to you, maybe they will now.
Here are some great cooking websites:
My #1 Favorite: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/
My #2: http://www.epicurious.com
So, who’s ready to kick that New Year’s Resolution into high gear? WE ARE!
I spy Sibu Beauty in ‘For Women First Magazine’
December 16th, 2011Wow! Dr. Oz does it again, and this time in For Women Fist with a great 2 page spread analyzing the health (and weight) benefits of the sea buckthorn berry! In the article, Oz recommends our juice, Revitalize & Renew, for weight management and health and beauty benefits.
From the article: “Dr. Oz has described sea buckthorn as ‘the new miracleberry” for beauty and weight loss. He has told his audience,”There are lotsof impressive nutrients behind it’… In fact, a Chinese study conducted on mice fed a high-fat diet revealed that sea buckthorn spurred significant reductions in total fat, liver fat and epididymal fat.”
Check out Pg. 34 & 35 in For Women First Magazine, January 2012, issue to read about all the health benefits of the Sea Buckthorn!
FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!
Get 25% off a 2-Pack or 4-Pack of our Revitalize & Renew Sea Buckthorn Liquid Supplement. Unlimited use, and the code expires January 3, 2012, so get yours quick!
Coupon Code: JUICEDEAL2011
How To: Host this Years Most Remembered, Eco-Friendly, Holiday Party
December 10th, 2011
Martha Stewart
The Decoration:
A real tree: Whether the tree hits the ceiling, or is 4 ft tall, a real tree gives a true Christmas feel. Place the tree near a fireplace so its aroma can be carried throughout the house.
Eco-friendly Decorating Idea: Grab some candy canes at the grocery store and hang them sporadically around the tree. Then, head to the backyard (if you’re on the East Coast) and grab some healthy-looking pine cones from underneath those big ferns. Paint them Silver and Gold with an low-impact spray paint. Try EZ-Paint http://www.ez-paint.com/.
Set the Spirit
Mistletoe: Mistletoe is the perfect addition to a perfect Holiday Party. Since first associated in the Greek Festival of Saturnalia to have the power to bestow life and fertility, and its later identification as the plant of peace in Scandinavia where enemies could declare a truce if positioned under mistletoe, or quarreling spouses could kiss and make-up. Despite it’s history, mistletoe sets the loving holiday spirit.
Recycling Idea: If you trashed your used ribbons last year, don’t toss them this year. Re-using ribbons can save a lot of time and money, and you’ll feel much more eco-conscientious. Who cares if they’re a little crumpled, they just get ripped off the package anyways, right?
White Candles and Crystal
A warm, bright, table setting: Lighten up the mood with white candles and crystal candle holders. The crystal won’t give the table a heavy feel, and will look more inviting by reducing unwanted clutter. Holiday table runners are perfect for setting dish-ware on without scratching the table.
Love the bees: Grab a few Beeswax candles if you want to be more eco-friendly this season.
http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/beeswax-candle/
The Drinks:
Martha Stewart
Classic Eggnog: This one is good for everyone. While it can be enjoyed by both kids (omit the whisky) and adults, it’s the perfect holiday beverage to keep in the refrigerator around the holidays. Here are your ingredients:
4 cups milk
1 1/3 cups sugar
12 large egg yolks
1/2 cup bourbon, (optional) – For the adults
1 cup chilled heavy cream
Grated nutmeg, (optional)
Directions:
- In medium saucepan, whisk milk and sugar over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks. Whisking constantly, pour hot mixture into yolks in a slow and steady stream.
- Return mixture to pan; cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until thick enough to coat back of spoon, 20 to 25 minutes; do not let simmer. Quickly strain into a bowl. Stir in bourbon, if desired, and cream. Cool completely; cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate until chilled. Garnish with nutmeg, if desired. (www.marthastweart.com)
Martha Stewart
Cranberry Sparkler: Pour some more, becuase this Cranberry sparkler is not only delicious, it’s extremely simple to make – and great for the kids! Your ingredient list is as follows:
1 1/2 ounces Blackberry Puree
2 ounces white cranberry juice
2 to 3 ounces sparkling water
1 sprig mint, for garnish
2 ounces white cranberry juice
2 to 3 ounces sparkling water
1 sprig mint, for garnish
Directions: (Just as simple)
Place blackberry puree and cranberry juice in a champagne flute. Add sparkling water to fill. Garnish with mint. Easy? Yes!
Place blackberry puree and cranberry juice in a champagne flute. Add sparkling water to fill. Garnish with mint. Easy? Yes!
The Appetizers:
BHG
Cheese & Cherry Phyllo: Nothing speaks holidays louder than cheese, fruit and a light pastry. Try this delicious recipe to woo your guests and keep them coming back every year.
Fill baked miniature phyllo dough shells with a small dollop of softened cream cheese. Top with a bit of crumbled blue cheese and a sprinkle of snipped tart dried cherries. If you like, sprinkle with chopped candied pecans or almonds.
Martha Stewart
Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes: In need for one more super-simple finger food? Grab some honey bacon and some small potatoes, wrap the bacon around the potatoes, place on a baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 40-50 minutes (or until the potato is soft). These will be devoured sooner than you can tell people what they are.
Martha Stewart
Home-Made Cheese Sticks: Looking to save the superfluous dishes for the main course? Try making some home made cheese twists. They’re great for kids to snack on, and will pair with other appetizers.
All-purpose flour, for work surface
Puff Pastry, made through the fourth turn
12 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated medium-fine (about 4 cups)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Coarse salt
Go to www.marthastewart.com for the How-To
Devour-able Desserts: Nothing tops a great party off better than too-good-to-be-true desserts. Here are the top three favorites of the office:
BHG
Candy Cane Bark: Chocolate and Peppermint is a great combination for the holidays. It’s the perfect topper for vanilla ice cream, or it’s yummy just all by itself.
6 ounces chopped chocolate-flavor candy coating
3 ounces chopped milk chocolate bar
6 ounces chopped vanilla-flavor candy coating
3 ounces chopped white chocolate baking squares
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy canes
BHG
Super Simple Oreo Truffles:
3 ingredient truffles? Yes please. You’ll love these, and so will your gusts. They’re the perfect blend of chocolate and white chocolate to make the perfect finger dessert. Shop for:
1 8 ounce package chocolate sandwich cookies with white filling, finely crushed
1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
1 pound white baking chocolate, melted
Recipe: www.bhg.com
Martha Stewart
Gingerbread Cheesecake: Want to get delicioius? Make this Gingerbread Cheesecake. You probably have a gingerbread house already, but do you have gingerbread cheesecake?
Get the recipe – it’s our favorite!
Happy Holidays!
O’ the weather outside is frightful, but Sibu is so delightful
December 8th, 2011
Happy Holidays, from Sibu Beauty!
Sibu Beauty is helping shoppers get the holidays all wrapped up with a fantastic array of sea buckthorn berry-based beauty and wellness products that provide vitamins, nutrients and essential fatty acids via their entire line of topical and ingestible products. And, for the entire month of December, shoppers with orders totaling $30 or more will receive a full sized Sibu Beauty Repair & Protect Sea Buckthorn Face Cream as a gift, a $20.95 retail value by entering the codeSB4FREE during checkout. We are aware that the code will not show at checkout, but don’t worry, you’ll still get your gift.
Have you been good this year? Here are some ways to win Sibu Beauty products this Holiday season:
1) Like us on Facebook: There are always special promotions for those who are new Sibu Facebook fans, but until December 31, you could enter to win the BIGGEST Sibu Beauty sweepstakes yet! Like us to enter to win 1 of 10 $150 Sibu Beauty Gift Certificates, and 1 Grand Prize of Sibu Beauty products for 1 year!
2) If you are a Sibu Beauty Facebook fan, go to our page to enter weekly contests to win sweet samples, prizes and even FREE product!
3) And just because we need a #3, anyone can get 20% off any order over $20 or more, so get to it. Enter the code SIBUONETIME at checkout to receive this limited offer.
Happy Holidays to you, and we hope your Holiday is just as Berry-Beautiful as ours!
Decorating that won’t break the bank, or the eco-system
December 1st, 2011
Edible Wreath: Gather your spices to make a beautiful crafted wreath. Basil leaves and Tyme leaves make a nice addition, while adding their flavourish-scent. You can also use sage, oregano, rosemary, and bay leaves. Make this at www.CountryLiving.com.
Statement Hanging-Centerpiece: Want a centerpiece that makes a statement, but want to be earth-friendly? This hanging centerpiece looks great, and doesn’t harm monther-earth. Grab a fallen tree branch, and trim it up a bit. Dangle holiday ornaments from its limbs, hang and watch your guests as they admire your creativity. Shhh, it was all your idea. See more at www.EarthFirst.com.
Festive Cones: Those pine-cones outside of your window just may come in handy this holiday season. Grab some healthy-looking pine cones either from your backyard, or the store, and lightly spray-paint them festive holiday colors like cranberry red and silver. These pop-arty holiday cones look great in gold and evergreen colors as well. www.GoodHousekeeping.com
Pretty Silver Tree-Topper: Every Christmas tree deserves a pretty star at the top. This one is easy, and makes a beautifully sparkly addition to any tree. See more at www.MarthaStewart.com.
Citrus Center Piece: Let the scent of sweet citrus and spice linger in your home this holiday season with this simple centerpiece. Choose several ripe oranges and/or grapefruits and use cloves to create an even ring around the outside. Garnish with greenery and voila! An amazing centerpiece. www.MarthaStewart.com.
Golden Cedar Wreath: This beautiful wreath is simple to make, and will put the final touches on any room or door. Cedar, gold wire and bells are what make this wreath a holiday statement. How-to make this wreath can be found at www.MarthaStewart.com.
