Dear Just Be: Valentine's day is this weekend and I want to do something fun with my hair, any ideas?

Want to spice things up a bit this weekend? Looking for a new look? Here is an idea that is unique and sexy for this holiday weekend:

To make a really gorgeous updo that feels fun, creative and a little sassy, try this out:
• Start by buying a load of grips/slides. Lots of functional ones will do great here, but a few decorative, diamante grips will be perfect.
• Wash your hair at least half a day before trying this updo, as the grips will otherwise not hold in place.
• Take two grips, and keep them within reaching distance. Take two sections of hair, one from either side of your head (these should be about a quarter of your overall amount of hair) and bring them to the back of your head. Twist, and then fold them over each other once or twice, depending on the thickness of your hair, and secure each side with a grip.
• Once these portions are securely in place, take another section of hair. Twist this upwards, and secure again with a grip.
• Continue to do this, until all the hair is up.
• This should create a sort of organized mess at the back of your head, and with all the grips overlapping one another, it should stay in place all evening.

We advise you to try it out before hand, not right before your Valentine's dinner date, so that you know what it looks like, and so you can practice placing the grips tightly enough.

Dear Just Be: How do I maintain my clothes?

If you are like one of our readers who has begun going through their spring wardrobe and noticing that their clothes aren’t in the greatest condition, we have some tips for you.

• Before storing your clothes, wash them. Washing your clothes will get out perfumes, oils and perspiration – which can eat away at your clothes.
• If you need to get your clothes dry cleaned, take the clothes out of the plastic bag that they come back in before storing them.
• Store your clothes in cool, dry locations and if possible store in acid-free muslin bags.
• Consider storing your leathers in cold storage.
• Cashmere should be stored in non plastic, acid-free containers
  

Lastly, the easiest step in preserving your clothes is creating a regular schedule for maintaining and storing you clothes. In Colorado that can be done just twice a year.

Dear Just Be: I need some easy treat ideas for my kids upcoming Valentine’s Day party- help please!

Not to worry - these Raspberry Heart Tarts will be a hit at the party and are simple to make!

Ingredients
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 5 egg yolks
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup ground walnuts
• 1 1/2 cups seedless raspberry jam

Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, egg yolks, butter, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla extract, then knead until it forms a soft dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
2. On a floured surface, roll the dough to 1/8 inch thick. Cut a heart for the bottom of the cookie sandwich, and a heart with a smaller heart cut in it for the top. Brush the tops with the egg whites. Mix the walnuts with the 2 tablespoons of sugar and sprinkle on the cookie tops. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 10 minutes. Cool.
3. Spread the bottom hearts with a layer of jam and put the tops on. Makes about 26.