Good news!  my family and friends WILL receive gifts from me!  yes, it was looking iffy there for a moment.  I was not in the mood to shop or think about gift giving but I’m feeling all better now!

It must be the snow, whatever, I’m happy that I’m finally in the mood.  If you’re like [...]]]>

Good news!  my family and friends WILL receive gifts from me!  yes, it was looking iffy there for a moment.  I was not in the mood to shop or think about gift giving but I’m feeling all better now!

It must be the snow, whatever, I’m happy that I’m finally in the mood.  If you’re like me and find yourself in the same mode, never fear there are good gifts right in your own neighborhood!

Burt’s Bees takes care of the men in your life for only $20. 

The Men’s Natural Grooming set includes:

Aftershave (2.5 fl oz)

Shave Cream (.5 fl oz)

Body Wash (3 fl oz)

Bar Soap (.8 oz)

Lip Balm (.15 oz)

Men’s Dopp Bag

Thinking more of gifting for the Epiphany?  buy online @ Burt’s Bees

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Last Minute Gift for Him from Burt’s Bees

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I’m heading into the New Year with a new favorite skincare line.  Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare is such a delight to use.  I must admit the robin’s egg blue box got me in a very happy mood from the get go…  I am a BIG Tiffany’s fan!

Keep in mind all these products are free of animal extracts! [...]]]>

I’m heading into the New Year with a new favorite skincare line.  Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare is such a delight to use.  I must admit the robin’s egg blue box got me in a very happy mood from the get go…  I am a BIG Tiffany’s fan!

Keep in mind all these products are free of animal extracts! So here are some of the products in a nutshell…

Pure Muslin Cloths gently exfoliate, much finer than a washcloth you won’t feel like you’re ripping your skin off.  Recommendations call for washing after every other use in a 40 degree wash.  Since these would surely be lost in the laundry, I’ve been washing by hand and hanging on a hook sink side.

Superskin Concentrate is sooo good.  After cleansing warm up just a bit in your fingers and apply to neck and face.  It smells so good due to the wonderfully aromatic ingredients.  Argan, organic rosehip oils, soothing neroli, lavender and chamomile essential oils plus protective natural source vitamin E.  I went through a stage a few years ago where I applied all the essential oils I could get my hands on.  I’m pretty sure this step is not for everyone but personally I love it and love the effects on my skin, it’s softer and the morning after looks younger.

Instant Boost Skin Tonic is soothing and takes off the last of the residue you have on your skin.  Toner is something I have to force myself to use… especially in the winter.  I’m usually cold and dying to jump back in bed by the time I get to cleansing my face so toning is only done every few days when I’ve worn a lot of makeup or feel grimy for some reason.  On those occasions I relish the scent or the Instant Boost Skin Tonic and have grown to appreciate the twist-cap bottle.

Superskin Moisturizer is for those of you that like a little less scent as it is fragrance-free.  It has Omega 3s, GLA and antioxidants which will work to plump your skin.  It’s a lovely product and one that will suit women of all ages and preferences.

Now for my favorite product from this collection…

Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser with Rosemary, Chamomile, Cocoa Butter and Eucalyptus Essential Oil will get all the grime and dirt of the day off.  I find it’s only necessary after a long day but it’s gentle enough to use twice a day if necessary.  The best way to use it is to lather up a creamy layer and use the hot muslin cloth to polish it away.  This item is so popular it’s even available by subscription!!

There are varying sets available, a little late for Christmas but would be wonderful as a New Years starter set or for Three King’s Day.  Read more Liz Earle Reviews on Total Beauty.

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Liz Earle Aromatic Cleansing

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The Champaca Gift is FREE of harmful ingredients like DEA, TEA, glycols, PEG, mineral oil, silicones and [...]]]> Still have some gifts to buy?  I love gifts of beauty… they last well into the New Year, they are usually beautifully packaged in sets and if you know she loves a certain scent then you’re in luck.

Space.NK Favorite:

The Champaca Gift is FREE of harmful ingredients like DEA, TEA, glycols, PEG, mineral oil, silicones and sythetic colours. 

The scent is distinctive and will be a clean and fresh reminder of you to the lucky recipient.

SPACE NK Apothecary has lots of gorgeous gifts, happy shopping.

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Gorgeous Gifts: Space NK Gift Sets

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Are you done shopping yet? get a great gift for a lucky lady in your life.  Miss Oops Critical Care Kit packs three necessary items.  Oops are officially out in 2009!

Nature’s Gate has wonderful and affordable gift sets for the holiday season.  A body wash and body lotion in three scents, Pineapple, Lotus Flower and Vanilla Bean.  Pair this set with a plush towel and your guests will feel properly welcomed.

The gift of cleansing and moisturizing in one set [...]]]>

Nature’s Gate has wonderful and affordable gift sets for the holiday season.  A body wash and body lotion in three scents, Pineapple, Lotus Flower and Vanilla Bean.  Pair this set with a plush towel and your guests will feel properly welcomed.

The gift of cleansing and moisturizing in one set is easy enough but the decision to choose is made even easier with the charitable donation that will be given to help purify water.  Nature’s Gate purchases will benefit WaterAid America! An organization dedicated to bringing clean water to all the people of the world.

What’s cool about the gift sets (body lotion and body wash) is that they’re created around ingredients that are abundant in the countries that Nature’s Gate will be helping through this partnership.  For instance, their Vanilla Bean gift set features ingredients from Madagascar and their Lotus Flower gift set features ingredients from India, two countries facing a lack of clean water! Additionally, ALL Nature’s Gate products are free of animal-derived ingredients and are NEVER tested on animals.

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Nature’s Gate Organics partnered with WaterAid

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Great gift sets are beautifully packaged, the scents and suds are delightful and will make a gift to remember!

The best part is REN products are FREE of petrochemicals, sulfates, parabens, synthetic fragrance, synthetic colours, T.E.A., D.E.A., glycols, silicones or pegs.  NONE of that, so you can feel [...]]]> It’s Cyber Monday, get your gift on with REN!

Great gift sets are beautifully packaged, the scents and suds are delightful and will make a gift to remember!

The best part is REN products are FREE of petrochemicals, sulfates, parabens, synthetic fragrance, synthetic colours, T.E.A., D.E.A., glycols, silicones or pegs.  NONE of that, so you can feel good about giving these luxurious, pampering gifts. 

You will find great ingredients like Neroli Oil, Grapefruit Oil, Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil, Rice Bran and much more.

REN Clean Products contain only natural and nature identical ingredients.

Looking for gifts?  REN Grapefruit Duo is wonderful for any body buff.  Need a stocking stuffer? Check out the small sized REN Body Gift Set.  Looking for a wonderful fragrance? try REN’s Rosa Maya for a wonderful rose scent.

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gift of the day: REN bio active clean skincare

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The Sleep in Heavenly Scent set includes new favorites like: 8 oz. Luxe Bath, 2 oz. Body Lotion, 4 oz. [...]]]> Yawn… same old same old, huh? not with Bath & Body Works.  They’ve got the goods that put you to sleep by relaxing and lulling you into warmth and security.  A great night’s sleep is a great gift, complete with snuggly lambie. 

The Sleep in Heavenly Scent set includes new favorites like: 8 oz. Luxe Bath, 2 oz. Body Lotion, 4 oz. Pillow Mist, 0.3 oz. Instant Aromatherapy in Sound Sleep and a 6″ Black Lambie plush. Enjoy the black chamomile scent as you drift off to sleep…

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is Bath & Body Works putting you to sleep yet?

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That’s right you read it right.  A gorgeous gift for well under $20 that is classy and something you’ll be proud to give.  PACIFICA’s Smart Gift sets come in a wonderful theme box and feature a Soy Candle (3 ounce & 25 hours burn time), Body Butter (2 ounce) and Solid Perfume (.33 ounce).   A [...]]]>

That’s right you read it right.  A gorgeous gift for well under $20 that is classy and something you’ll be proud to give.  PACIFICA’s Smart Gift sets come in a wonderful theme box and feature a Soy Candle (3 ounce & 25 hours burn time), Body Butter (2 ounce) and Solid Perfume (.33 ounce).   A nice touch is a match-ing box (that’s my attempt to cutely state a box of matches that match the theme of the set).  Each item is nice on their own, the solid perfume is sure to be something she doesn’t have already and the candle is useful and tasteful.

Pacifica has priced the Smart Gift Sets @ only $16, making them a great gift to give in multiples.  Available in four scents:

• NEW Avalon Juniper
• Mediterranean Fig
• Tuscan Blood Orange
• Hawaiian Ruby Guava

Shop for Pacific Gift Sets online @ www.PacificaCandles.com, Whole Foods Markets, various Department Stores and Boutiques.

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Pacifica Smart Gift Sets under $20

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