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SweetSoaps Santa’s Coal Soap

Kelly Townsend — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:25:59 +0000

SweetSoaps offers a variety of fantastic specialty soaps that are really fun. Just in time for the holidays, they have created the Santa’s Coal Soap. This soap looks like a real lump of black coal, but it has a fantastic, sweet candy cane fragrance.

This 3 oz soap comes in a cloth bag with a stamped folk art Santa on the front. Priced at $5.00 each, this soap is the perfect stocking stuffer.

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Also check out their Snowman Poop Soap. The bag says, “You’ve been naughty so here’s the scoop. All you get for Christmas is Snowman POOP!”

This white soap is also priced at $5.00 and features a coconut fragrance. Visit sweetsoaps.com to check out all their fun soaps.

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SweetSoaps Santa’s Coal Soap

Color Me Christmas from LUSH

Kelly Townsend — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:35:37 +0000

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.

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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 of bath goodies includes: Mr. Butterball Bath Bomb, Ice Blue Soap and Cinders Bath Bomb. The wrapping paper on this gift is reusable. You can cut out the gift wrap pictures and use them to dress up the paper-doll snowman tag. The To Be Jolly set is priced at just $16.95.

Visit LUSH.com to check out more bath and body products that are ideal for holiday gift giving.

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Color Me Christmas from LUSH

Self-Heating Hot Stone Massage Kit

Kelly Townsend — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:54:09 +0000

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.

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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 offers other products including Self-Heating Spa Mitts for your hands, Self-Heating Spa Socks for your feet, and Self-Heating Spa Facial Masks. All the self-heating products are activated by water and do not need electricity.

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Self-Heating Hot Stone Massage Kit

Jo Malone Deluxe Soap Collection

Kelly Townsend — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:26:06 +0000

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.

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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 packaged in a Jo Malone signature gift box. The fragrances include: Amber and Lavender, Nutmeg and Ginger, Grapefruit, Lime Basil and Mandarin, Pomegranate Noir and Orange Blossom.

Right now at Nordstrom with your $150 Jo Malone purchase, you will receive complimentary mini products that include: Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne (0.3 oz), Grapefruit Shower Gel (0.5 oz) and Pomegranate Noir BOdy Creme (0.5 oz).

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Jo Malone Deluxe Soap Collection

Spa-cation at The Peninsula Spa by ESPA

Kelly Townsend — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:06:32 +0000

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

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This spa package is one of the many available at The Peninsula. To learn more about the deals, visit peninsula.com. They offer special weekday spa programs, 30-minute express treatments for a quick pick-me-up, and much more. To secure treatments, call (212) 903-3910 or e-mail spany@peninsula.com.

Guests are encouraged to arrive at the Spa 60 minutes prior to treatment time in order to make full use of the Spa facilities, including the Asian tea lounge, relaxation areas, and Heat Experience (steam room, sauna, ice fountain, and experience shower).

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The Winter Escape by Philosophy

Kelly Townsend — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:16:50 +0000

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

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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 for a Secret Santa exchange. It’s priced at just $25 at Sephora.com.

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The Winter Escape by Philosophy

Caudalie Spa In A Bag

Kelly Townsend — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:03:36 +0000

Caudalie offers a variety of skincare products that use grapeseed and other botanicals to nourish, cleanse and hydrate your skin. They also steer clear of parabens, artificial colors, phenoxyethanol, synthetic dyes and other chemicals to protect both your skin and the environment.

From their wrinkle serum to lip conditioner, Caudalie products are healthy and effective. If you are looking for an affordable gift idea, consider their Spa In A Bag set.

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This set contains several spa-quality products in a reusable bag. The products include:

6.7 oz Shower Gel
5.3 oz Crushed Cabernet Scrub
0.5 oz Hand and Nail Cream
1.0 oz Nourishing Body Lotion

The shower gel is a fresh-smelling cleanser that hydrates your skin. The Cabernet body scrub will help diminish the appearance of cellulite while nourishing and firming your skin. The hand and nail cream will keep your hands looking and feeling beautiful, while the body lotion is a creamy formula that leaves skin silky smooth.

You can get the Caudalie Spa In A Bag ($46 value) at Sephora for just $30. It’s an affordable gift idea that any woman will love.

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Philosophy Angel Cakes Set

Kelly Townsend — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:39:52 +0000

If you are looking for an affordable holiday gift for the angel in your life, this set from Philosophy just may be it. Exclusive to Nordstrom, this set features the 3-in-1 high foaming shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath and a flavored lip shine in a keepsake box.

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The Angel Cakes set smells like a freshly baked angel food cake — sweet but not overly so, and absolutely delicious. If you haven’t tried Philosophy’s shampoo/shower gel/bubble bath, you are really missing out. This high foaming liquid leaves your skin and hair fresh, clean and silky soft.

The Philosophy Angel Cakes Set is only $20.00. It’s available online at Nordstrom.com and at select Nordstrom stores.

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Philosophy Angel Cakes Set

Whish Essential Set

Kelly Townsend — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:22:54 +0000

Whether you travel a lot or are looking for a gift for someone else, the Whish Essential Set is a fabulous choice. Whish body products are free of parabens, sulfates, TEA, DEA and petrochemicals. They use organic ingredients whenever possible and offer a line of terrific products that really nourish your skin.

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The Whish Essential Set is a trio of products that include the pomegranate body wash, shave cream and body butter in a reusable clear plastic case. The products are in TSA-approved sizes.

Priced at just $20, the Whish Essential Set is a great stocking stuff, teacher’s gift, bridesmaid gift or just a gift to have on hand for gifting emergencies. Visit whishbody.com to check out this set and other amazing body products.

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Whish Essential Set

Clinique ‘Turnaround Body’ Body Cream

Kelly Townsend — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:08:49 +0000

I’m a big fan of Clinique makeup and skincare products. Lately, I have been using their “Turnaround Body” Smoothing Body Cream ($28.50). And though, I don’t believe in any miracle skin creams, this one is fantastic.

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If you have cracked feet, ashy elbows, uneven skintone, or just overall dry skin, this Clinique cream will leave your body feeling silky smooth. I use it at night on my feet and legs, then wear white cotton socks to bed. I’ve noticed a significant change in the texture and appearance of my skin. Plus this cream just feels good when you are slathering it on.

Right now is a great time to buy anything from Clinique at Nordstom. With your $25 Clinique purchase, you get an exclusive Trina Turk cosmetics bag with fabulous beauty products inside.

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The products ($75 valued) include:

Liquid Facial Soap in Mild (1.7 oz.)
All About Eyes (0.17 oz.)
Blushing Blush Powder Blush in Cupid (0.06 oz.)
Travel-Size Colour Surge Eye Shadow Quad in Pink Chocolate
Lash Doubling Mascara in Black (0.14 oz.)
Long Lasting Lipstick in Pink Chocolate (0.14 oz.)
3-Piece Makeup Brush Set

Visit Nordstrom.com for details.

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Clinique ‘Turnaround Body’ Body Cream