The Gift Exchange

Summer is full of the most wonderful things that life has to offer. On the other side of the coin, it’s the most stressful time of the year for people like my self. I book my schedule so tightly with all of the plans that are offered from every direction that I forget to take [...]

I’m a big fan of supplying people with reasons to spoil and treat themselves, even if I have to make up reasons. However, after surviving yet another holiday season, I don’t think anyone needs excuses, rather, just reminders. So I’d like to remind everyone of the importance of simply slowing down just long enough to [...]

I recently read that there are salons and spas opening up all over India touting the latest chocolate pedicure, manicure, facial, & body wraps, because beauty experts are claiming that chocolate has anti-ageing properties and is beneficial for dry skin. Now here’s a country ahead of it’s time when it comes to the therapeutic benefits [...]

My husband is one of the millions of people in the United States affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder also known as the winter doldrums. His doctor prescribed him this special light that mimics the light we usually have during the summer months. We call it the happy light and it actually helps him not be [...]

When is the last time you relaxed for a whole day? The last time you did nothing all day or did something just for yourself all day? As for myself, I really can’t remember. Working full time, keeping up with the house and my 2 dogs, it really is hard to have [...]

Let’s face it. Life is busy! We are over-worked and over-stressed. The worst part is that we do it to ourselves! We are constantly thinking about the next thing on our list; the next job assignment, the next meeting, the project that was due yesterday, what to make for dinner, the laundry that’s piling [...]

My husband and I are trying to decide between 2 spas for a weekend getaway. The problem is, that both of them offer identical amenities and are comparatively priced as well. One is new and modern and one is rustic and historical. They are even located within miles of each other making the [...]

So the wedding is over and you’ve returned from your Honeymoon excited to begin a new life together. Do yourselves a favor and let the honeymoon linger by purchasing the Honey Spa Treatment. Filled with French-milled soap, bath beads, pumice stone, massage brush, bath sponge, beeswax candle and an aromatic satin eye pillow this [...]

My husband and I were discussing a complete renovation of our master bedroom the other day, and it became apparent that we both wanted very different things in the room. I wanted the room to beckon me like an oasis and wrap me in luxurious comfort with soft warm hues, scents and textures. He wanted [...]

People I know have always teased my husband and I for our “beigeness.” We’ve lived in our house for 10 years and just recently added color to our walls. Okay, it’s a color in the beige family, but it’s not white. My husband also wears beige pants EVERY day. He does not wear the same [...]