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BY MONIQUE STAMPS Sentinel Staff Writer
Rayda Anthony and Leyda Gonzalez are identi- cal twins that grew up with a love of family and service. Both are busy mothers with blended families. Rayda is an account- ant for a technology company and treasurer for two PTA or- ganizations, while Leyda owns a busy hair salon. Despite their hectic lives, the sisters make it a point to take time for them- selves. Their home-based can- dle company, Rayda and Company, reflects the way they appreciate life and promote self-care.
The company currently has four distinctive candles. Their first and signature candle is called "Relax & Believe" and has a soft lavender scent with a soft hint of citrus. Those words were expressed by their mother as she battled cancer and served as the inspiration to encourage women to take a moment to love themselves.
The sisters, like women all over the world are wives, mothers, sisters, and grand- mothers, but most impor- tantly, givers.
The other three candles are: Morning Blush with grapefruit and mangosteen, Good Night Kiss with jasmine flower, peony, and warm amber, and Promise with rose- mary, citrus, and a hint of Japanese Blossom. All the can- dles are 100% soy-based can-
Rayda and Company candles.
Twin sisters, Rayda Anthony and Leyda Gonzalez, owners of Rayda and Company.
dles with no additives. They are also cruelty-free. Their mother believed in natural and organic foods and the sisters wanted to follow their mother in this as well.
Each sister has her own fa- vorite. "Morning Blush is like waking up to a bright and sunny day!", says Leyda.
The sisters also create sea- sonal scents to honor family, tradition, and most impor- tantly love. They will unveil their new selective scent this Sunday, January 10, 2021 at 5 p. m. on Facebook Live. The link to their Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/ra ydaandco. Candles can be pur- chased at www.raydaandcom- pany.com. The candles can be shipped or are available for touchless pickup at Lola Blu
Hair Salon.
The reviews are incredibly
positive. "These are the best candles I have ever smelled," said Yolanda Amos. "I have
already purchased over a dozen for my friends and fam- ily."
The sisters emphasize “this is a New Year and a New You.” We want our customers to in-
tentionally seek balance in 2021. After a year like 2020, you deserve a little sunshine in your life.”
(Photography by Cristo- bal DeJesus)
Twin Sisters Honor Their Mother By Creating Candle Company
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