I have been reading some terrible stories about MediSpa’s (read Medical Spa’s)and the disasters that some are dealing with after visiting one of these treatment centers or clinics. You see, MediSpa’s are spa like clinics where medical treatments, such as laser treatments, botox, and more, are performed. Often by untrained professionals.
A rise in problems ranging from burns to scars to infection, or even worse, are definitely on the rise with these spas opening just about everywhere these days. Scary, isn’t it?
One way to know if a MediSpa is probably a safe place in which to have a procedure performed …read more

Elemis Britain’s leading skin care and spa brand is once again proud to be supporting The Lavender Trust.
Pro-Collagen Lifting Treatment Neck & Bust applied on and around the neck and bust area morning and night will dramatically reduces skin crepiness by 33% and firms skin by 17%, with a 14% increase in elasticity, helping to visibly minimize the signs of aging.
And another great feature of this is because while you are applying Pro-Collagen Lifting Treatment Neck and Bust, you can make note to be aware of how your breasts feel, so that you can spot any changes and respond …read more

I love pedicures. Nothing is like a good, old fashioned pedicure.
Forget those run of the mill, on every corner nail salons where you might leave with something not so pretty (can you say fungus?) for the low price of $20. Yuck. I rather indulge myself just once a month with a pretty (and safe) pedicure from a reputable spa. And I only pay $45, including a tip.
I have been drooling over the latest Summer nail colors, and cannot decide which of these I should bring in for my next pedicure appointment.
First there is Essie’s Jumpin’ Junkanoo, a beautiful brown based …read more

One of my most favorite times of day is when I can stretch out in a hot tub of water and just soak. Okay not too hot because that’s not good for you, but hot enough to relax tight muscles. But then I saw this. I can put it in the tub and if we move, I can take it with me. Two houses ago we spent a fortune on a huge tub with all the bells and whistles, and now someone else is getting all the benefits. So, this time, I’m going this route.
Details…
Unlike traditional massaging chairs and …read more

Yes, I’m really big on pampering and I come up with all of these great ideas, but seldom put them into practice. Does that sound familiar?? But today I came up with a list of things that I am really going to do! Realy!!
1. Book yourself some time at a spa. They are everywhere and you won’t have any idea just how great a massage can feel if you don’t experience one. **They are heavenly!
2. We might not be building a fire in the grate these days, but by replacing the logs with several candles, you can bring about a …read more

According to the Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary…
A high degree of gratification, extreme satisfaction, something that gives great pleasure.
The last two days have been just that for me. Yesterday, my sister took time off work to come and wish me a happy pre-birthday. It was a lovely afternoon with just the two of chatting over coffee and cinnamon twists.
And today I feel so good, I actually feel like cooking. My family is going to be amazed to come home and find that I marinated salmon and made fresh bread to go with the rest of the meal. It doesn’t happen to often …read more