I have a tendency to go through body wash very quickly, so I am hesitant to buy the “good stuff” -but then I realize that quality makes all the difference when you are spreading a substance all over delicate skin.
AHAVA’s Mineral Botantic Body Wash is absolutely under the “good stuff” category – at around $20, it’s a little pricier than the drug store brands, but it’s infused with real Dead Sea minerals and plant extracts that will complement your specific body type.
For instance, if you have normal-to-dry skin, you may want to try the Orange/Frangipani: It’s enriched with vitamin …read more

So, I was gone all last week on a 7 day cruise without phone or internet.  I thought I would die without those modern conveniences, but as it turns out, it was pretty friggin awesome.   I might mention there were no kids involved either – just my fabulous hubby, tons of free food and expensive drinks.  Aaaaaaah. 
I learned a few things on this cruise:
1.  You really can find incredible jewelry bargains in the Caribbean.  But the bargains still aren’t cheap.  Gamble well.
2.  I really don’t care if I go back to Jamaica again.
3.  Don’t buy YSL …read more

There is nothing that can make you feel beautiful like a trip to the spa – so why not bring the spa home for Christmas? Luxury spa products are the next big trend in beauty, and there is no time like the present to take advantage and ask for them for Christmas. There are lots of wonderful spa lines out now – try products from Hamadi, Carol’s Daughter, L’Occitane – but Ahava is my current love. I highly recommend you ask Santa to bring you the Ahava Stress Melt Butter Salt; it is an amazing moisturizer and …read more