Wednesday, December 28, 2016

The Science of Scent or "The Nose Knows"


From the moment a human being enjoys (or finds displeasure in) their first breathed-in fragrance, the brain hard wires us to connect scent with surroundings, fragrance with what follows, and commands us to make associations with aromas. It's one of the first senses that's activated when we're born. It's in our DNA to connect the refreshing scent or citrus with the delicious taste of oranges or maybe even a slice of lemon meringue pie. Or the smell of baked apple pie might bring back treasured memories of your childhood. Perhaps the fragrance of fir trees or evergreens being back fond memories of Christmases past. Whatever your personal fragrance journey, every human is wired for smell and the triggers that go along with it.

Diane Ackerman, author of A Natural History of the Senses, explains it like this, "The charm of language is that, though it is human-made, it can on rare occasions capture emotions and sensations that aren’t. But the physiological links between the smell and language centers of the brain are pitifully weak. Not so the links between the smell and the memory centers, a route that carries us nimbly across time and distance."

Smell is provocative and deeply rooted to our emotional state.. It has an extremely significant influence on our behavior, perhaps even more than we realize. Certain fragrances have been shown to improve health, reduce stress, enhance sleep, and improve physical and cognitive performance. There is definitely a "mind-body connection" going on. Although the list of fragrances and their effects are extensive, here's a short reference to get you started when choosing your "signature" fragrances:


Scents to Relieve Anxiety: Bergamot, Cedarwood, Cypress, Frankincense, Hyssop, Lavender, Marjoram, Myrrh, Neroli, Orange, Peach, Rose, Rose Geranium and Violet Leaf.
(Try these Key West Candles, on sale this week for a little anxiety relief: Mahogany Teakwood, Peach Orchard, and Gardenia)
Scents to Improve Memory: Bay Laurel, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon and Rosemary.
(Try these Key West Candles, on sale this week. to boost your memory:Gardenia, Mahogany Teakwood)

Scents to Invigorate and Overcome Fatigue: Cinnamon, Clove Basil, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Lemon, Peppermint, Pine, Sage, Vanilla, and Spiced Apple.
(Try these Key West Candles, on sale this week, for a pick me up: Baked Apple Pie, elevate your mood with Stay Awhile Vanilla, think positive with Pomegranate, and Gardenia)


Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Are You Ready for Some Bowl Games?


Starting on December 17, 2016, there will be 42 bowl games played before the big Semi-Final playoff on January 9th, 2017. Teams from around the country will be scheduled to square off in a battle to hold their places on the roster and emerge the champion on the field of the modern day coliseum battles we like to call College Football.

Spirits will run high as loyal fans prepare to support their school team and scream them to victory. Faces will be painted, jerseys will be donned, and flags proclaiming their team allegiance will be proudly flown outside front doors in neighborhoods throughout the country. Let the craziness begin!

But you, being the hostess with the mostess, will not be shaken by the insanity on bowl game days. You will present yourself calmly, in your team jersey, prepared and ready for whatever chaos ensues. You, my friend, will be serving your game day grub in durable stoneware from Celebrating Home Direct, so there will be no worries for you on game day. Not only are these stoneware bowl sets great for storing your creations the night before and then warming them on game day, they're also perfect for bowls and bowls of bowl game dip. Hot or cold, the stoneware holds it in to keep your culinary creations tasty throughout the day. And, all of our stoneware is refrigerator, oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe. 

Just to make it a little easier to set your prep time, here's a little preview of the final bowl games scheduled just before the semi-finals on January 9th:


For a complete list, click here to download a printable copy of the bowl game schedule.

Don't forget! You'll save bowls of money while our stoneware bowl sets are on sale for just $7.75! That's below cost! Scoop up these great deals while supplies last and only until December 27th.

Happy Shopping and Merry Christmas from Celebrating Home Direct!



Wednesday, December 14, 2016

How to Enjoy a No-Muss, No-Fuss Fragrance Experience


We've all got choices when it comes to home fragrance. Some are devoted to candles and even the candle-lighting is an event. Others prefer wax melts for the flame-free fragrance. Still others like to use crystals, like the ones for our Ooh La Lamps. Other fragrance fans might like an atomizer or incense. But there's another, often forgotten and even more frequently misnamed fragrance delivery option for your home. Fragrance gels from Celebrating Home Direct.

Not only do they have all the wonderful fragrance throw of our other fragrance products, they are also a snap to set-up, use, and clean up! 

Just to be clear, Fragrance Gels from Celebrating Home Direct are not beads. There are no gelatin caps to clean up and they're not that gelatinous gob that comes in a cone and shrivels into something unspeakable. These are no-muss, no-fuss Fragrance Gels and, once you try them, you'll wonder why you haven't been using them for years! 

All our large, 8 ounce Fragrance Gels are on sell this week. Just $4.50! Originally $18. They come in lots of fragrances, so you're sure to find your favorites and the 8 ounce bottle gives you twice of much creamy, fragrant gel to enjoy for just 50 cents more than our 4 ounce bottles! 

These gels work in any fragrance warmer. Our fragrance warmers are also top of the line and perfect for enjoying these gels.

Your home or office will smell fresh and fabulous with our wonderful Fragrance Gels! Choose from scents like Angel Wings, Honeysuckle, Lavender, Peony Chiffon, Raspberry Lemon Delight, Sandy Beach, Sandalwood, and Sonoma Berry. Stock up while these great fragrance gels are on sell!

Happy shopping and Happy Holidays from Celebrating Home Direct!










Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Santa Doesn't Need More Cookies...


So just how many cookies is Santa eating on Christmas Eve? 

There are approximately 504,225,579 homes that Santa visits each year. Around 1,008,451,158 cookies are left out around the world for Santa each Christmas Eve night. If Santa takes two bites of each of those cookies, he consumes roughly 336,150,386 cookies OR 5,558 tons of cookies OR the weight of 1,443 elephants. That's a lot of cookies!

Santa, being the jolly old soul that he is, would never neglect to take a couple of bites of the cookies that have been so thoughtfully left out for him by his fans. 

But, just to keep things fresh, why not mix it up for the big guy this Christmas Eve and leave some tasty chips and dip by the tree in a brand new two-tiered, three piece Chip & Dip set from Celebrating Home Direct? He'll be refreshed by the change and perhaps you'll even help him avoid Christmas Cookie burn out. 

Choose from Simply Summer (pictured) or Veranda Home Chip & Dip sets on sale during our Weekly Focus promotion.

This week, you can scoop up huge savings on two styles of chip and dip sets for just $12.50 each! You'll love our stoneware. Each piece is oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe, making it quite versatile when you're choosing Santa's special snack.

Also in the Weekly Focus, save on Fabulous Fifty Scents wax melts for just $2 each. That's more than 50 percent off original pricing! 

Choose from great holiday scents like Baked Apple Pie, Woodsy Evergreen, Merry Christmas, and Bayberry and Holly.

Or, maybe you prefer something a bit more refreshing? Try Mango Cooler, Coconut Beach, Beachwood Mist, or Citrus Splash. 

You're sure to find your favorites in the selection of more than fifty scents!




Enjoy browsing these great deals and... Happy Shopping!



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