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Celebrity Inspired Holiday Gifts for New Moms and Others

I suppose if you are going to buy post-pregnancy items from a celebrity mom it might as well be Brooke Burke. The gorgeous former swimsuit model, who is currently pregnant with her fourth child, knows all about the challenges associated with returning to pre-baby shape. In fact, it’s the reason she left TV hosting and modeling behind to market her own line of post-pregnancy belly wraps. According to her website (where you can purchase the post-pregnancy items) the belly wraps are believed to reduce the size of the swollen uterus, reduce water retention and help you lose inches, while supporting … Continue reading →

Want A Facial Massage? Ask A Robot

Like something out of a science fiction movie or the Jetsons, robots have now been called into service to give facial massages. Researchers in Japan have developed a robot that was specifically designed to give a therapeutic facial massage to patients in hospitals and spas across the country. The creators, located at Tokyo’s Waseda University hope to see the robot employed first for patients with jaw-related medical problems and then later for beauty and relaxation massages for the general public. The robot was also developed with Japan’s Asahi University. The robot, dubbed the WAO-1 robot, or the Waseda Asahi Oral … Continue reading →

Grand Central Spa

If I had a dime for each time my mother would stop her mealtime preparation and ask me, my three brothers and our respective friends milling about her kitchen: “What do you think this place is… Grand Central Station?” I’d be a very rich person. Even if you have never stepped foot in the city’s iconic mass transit terminal you know that it is not a place commuters come for rest and relaxation… or is it? In a move that that can only be described as oxymoronic, the Big Apple’s landmark train station is hosting a Spa Experience. From October … Continue reading →

Cool Summer Spa Treatments At Home

It’s hot. It’s humid. So how are the hottest spas around the country cooling people off? Try home versions of some swanky spa treatments to cool off and pamper yourself. Peppermint Conditioner: add a drop of peppermint essential oil to a dollop of your usual conditioner. (You might want to mix this up before you get into the shower! Use a little bathroom cup and leave it where you can reach it from the tub.) Massage the peppermint conditioner into your hair and scalp. Rinse with lukewarm water — the peppermint will make everything feel cooler. Aloe Body Wrap: in … Continue reading →

SPA-tastic News For Midwest Travelers

I’ve taken a hit for taking jabs at my new northern home here in Wisconsin (what can I say, I grew up in Hawaii). I’ve attempted to make amends by detailing the incredible attractions the state has to offer in many of my previous blogs and today I have yet another to add to the list. Get ready ladies… this one’s especially for you! Let’s face it; Wisconsin isn’t known around the world (or even the Midwest) for having world-class spas. After all, when someone talks about what made Milwaukee famous the answer is not hot springs and deep-tissue massages. … Continue reading →

Frugal Beauty Soak and Scrub

In an earlier blog, Witch Hazel Makes a Great Toner, I shared one of my mother’s favorite frugal secrets. She always had such glorious skin and a youthful appearance. Here is another one of her favorite staples for beauty, a soak that replenishes lost magnesium and soothes the skin. it can also be used as a gentle scrub to slough away dead skin cells and give you a healthy glow. What is this miracle product? It is a lovely little soak and scrub imported from Paris, France worth every penny of the $45 an ounce you pay for it. Okay, … Continue reading →

Home Spa: Face Masks

Nothing is more luxurious than pampering your face! You don’t have to pay top dollar at the spa; you can enjoy a beneficial facial mask treatment at home. Facial masks are great for balancing combination skin, improving circulation, and moisturizing. Try these recipes for a great home facial! Preparation: Wash your face! To get the most benefit from your home spa mask, apply a warm compress to your skin or bathe your face in steam. Apply one of the following masks while the skin is still moist and warm. Yogurt mask. Look for live, natural yogurt (full fat) without additives. … Continue reading →

Free Spa Treatments, Facials and Makeovers

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Did you know you and your friends could get free spa treatments, facials and makeovers just by hosting a Mary Kay party? Throwing a Mary Kay party is a great way to get together with “the girls” and really do a girly thing. What could be more girly than makeup? Throwing a Mary Kay party isn’t nearly as complicated as you might think. Since Mary Kay representatives are independent businesswomen, they appreciate the opportunity to showcase their products in a party atmosphere rather than schlepping their wares door to door. Wouldn’t you? These parties, whether they generate immediate income for … Continue reading →

A Make-Shift Spa At 35,000 Feet

For all you JetBlue fans, here’s some news that may endear you to the discount airlines even more. JetBlue Airways Corporation is teaming up with Bliss (the New York-based company has spas in the United States, London and W Hotels) to offer passengers spa products on its red-eye flights. The overnight passengers kits contain eye masks, earplugs, moisturizer, lip balm and a promotional offer from the spa company. The kits are distributed only on flights between Western states and the East Coast. The airline has also started offering a self-serve pantry filled with snacks and hot towels on the flights … Continue reading →

Making Your Bathroom into a Spa Retreat

Everyone needs a soothing place in the home to relax, unwind, and pamper him or herself. Transforming your bathroom into a spa like setting will have you soaking away the tension and feeling like a new person in no time. If your decorating budget is tight, cut corners in other spaces so you can go all out for your spa retreat. Luxury is essential to creating the perfect spa atmosphere, and you are well worth it. Start with a soft soothing color. The palest sage green or soft, pastel sunset colors will help you begin to relax instantly. Choose yards … Continue reading →