If you are looking for a fantastic holiday gift idea, look to LUSH. They offer colorful, affordable bath and body products that are especially designed for Christmas and the holiday season. One of my favorites is the Color Me Christmas set. Image: LUSH Color Me Christmas looks like a gingerbread house but inside the box is five fabulous pampering treats — Strawberry Santa Shower Jelly, Lil’ LUSH Pud Bath Bomb, Candy Cane Bubble Bar, Mr. Butterball Bath Bomb and Satsumo Bath Bomb. Priced at just $29.95, this a terrific gift to buy for a child to give to a loved one. The gingerbread house box is meant to be colored in, allowing your child to personalize this gift before giving it. To Be Jolly is another affordable gift. This selection... [Read more]

If you love the hot stone massage you get at the spa, but don’t want to pay the big bucks, you can perform this spa treatment at home with the Self-Heating Hot Stone Massage Kit from Meltology. Hot stone massage provides more effective treatment than just pressure alone, as heat releases the tension, knots and pain in the connective tissues around your muscles. Using hot water, Meltology’s porcelain massage stones deliver heat for up to an hour. Image: myoneskin.com The Self-Heating Hot Stone Massage Kit includes: 1 Meltology Hot Stone (reusable) 5 Samplers of Botanical Massage Oil 5 Self-Heating Hot Stone Activators 1 Instruction Booklet This Meltology kit is available online at myoneskin.com for just $32.98.  Meltology also... [Read more]

If you are looking for a housewarming or hostess gift, check out the Jo Malone Deluxe Soap Collection, available at Nordstrom. If you haven’t tried Jo Malone bath and body products, you should really give them a shot. They feature fantastic ingredients that leave your skin silky soft, fresh and healthy. And the scents that they use are absolutely terrific. Image: Nordstrom The Jo Malone Deluxe Soap Collection combines eight scented bath soaps and a Jo Malone soap dish in a gift box. The scents include Lime Basil & Mandarin and Wild Fig & Cassis. You can get this soap collection at Nordstrom for $85.00. Another wonderful gift idea is the bath oil collection, which retails at the same price. The six bath oils come in mini decanters... [Read more]

If you are in New York City, or traveling there before the end of the year, don’t miss out on a full day of pampering at The Peninsula Spa by ESPA. You can enjoy an amazing spa day for just $250 ($404 value). The “Spa-cation” at The Peninsula Spa by ESPA includes: 60-minute treatment of choice (Holistic Massage, Intensive Facial, or Organic Sunless Tanning Treatment) 15-minute “Deeper Relaxation” treatment addition, with choice of Express Facial or Scalp Massage Naturally Peninsula Spa Cuisine “bento-box” Lunch Complimentary use of the sundeck, pool, fitness center, and all yoga and core classes Two ESPA introductory products to continue spa experience at home Image: The Peninsula This spa package is one of the many... [Read more]

The Winter Escape by Philosophy is a fabulous set of products that features hot cocoa with marshmallows — the perfect wintertime treat. This trio of fireside-inspired items includes: 4.0 oz Peppermint Hot Cocoa Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath 0.5 oz Melting Marshmallow Cream Lip Shine 2.0 oz Melting Marshmallow Cream Body Soufflé Image: Sephora The shampoo/shower gel/bubble bath produces a rich creamy lather with a magnificent scent. It’s perfect for relaxing in a warm bath. The body souffle is a fluffy cream that hydrates and protects your skin with antioxidants and rich moisturizers. If you are having a winter wedding, this limited edition set makes a great gift for your bridesmaids. It’s also an affordable gift... [Read more]