There’s an old Vietnamese proverb that proclaims sisters are as close as hands and feet. While that may be true, there are just some body parts that you should keep to yourself. Those crazy Kardashians pushed the ewww factor to the limit when Kourtney offered to give Khloe a Brazilian wax. All the spas on the west coast must have been booked up for months for these two to do such a thing.

After watching the video we can understand the situation, but in lieu of an embarrassing  on-camera moment, we’ll stick to the traditionally independent route and just go to a spa or waxing salon. We rounded up 20 of our our hottest (pun intended) waxing spa deals for June and July so that on your own time you can go and be as free as a Kardashian.

California

Beehive Waxing Salon of Carlsbad *starts July 1st
2564 State Street, Suite E
Carlsbad, CA
760.729.5200
Eyebrow Wax and Bikini Wax of Choice
Special: $89; Originally: $123 – $125

Facelogic Spa – Encinitas *starts July 1st
208 North El Camino Real, Suite C
Encinitas, CA
760.840.3223
Brazilian Wax including Glass of Wine, Advil or both for $35, normally $59.

Lauren’s Salon Spa *starts July 1st
8369 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
323.852.1410
Waxing Package including Full Leg and Bikini,
Special: $50

Lunaris Medspa & Weight Loss Center
15901 Hawthorne Boulevard, Suite 230
Lawndale, CA
310.371.9900
Painless Laser Hair Removal for Bikini Line and Underarms
Special: $50

Washington D.C.

Salon Roi
2602 Connecticut Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC
202.234.2668
40% off on Body Waxing or Threading

Massachusetts

Smile & Skin Aesthetics
131 Main Street
Waltham, MA
781.893.7500
Free Lip and Eyebrow Wax with the purchase of any Facial.

Spa Newbury
249 Newbury Street
Boston, MA
617.262.9464
Pick Two: 30 Min Massage, Signature Express Facial, Classic Pedicure, Caviar Manicure, Full Face Wax, or Full Body Scrub including your choice of Cucumber, Orange, Vanilla or Pineapple Scrub. Special: $89; Originally: $120

New Hampshire

Spa Ambiance *starts July 1st
1247 Washington Road, Suite 10
Rye, NH
603.964.3600
Brazilian Bikini Wax for $50, normally $60

New Jersey

La Salon & Spa *starts July 1st
322 Millburn Avenue
Milburn, NJ
973.379.9300
Bikini Wax with Spray Tan for $50

New York

Beauty Jewel Spa & Laser Skin Care Center *starts July 1
146 West 4th Street
New York, NY
212.505.0600
Brazilian Gourmet Wax including Inner Buttocks for $50

Season Spa
165 Hester Street
New York, NY
212.966.7416
60 Min Mini-Facial with Eyebrow Shaping and Bikini Wax for $55 each, normally $68 – $76,

Deva Spa
425 Broome Street
New York, NY
646.454.4300
Semi-Brazilian and Half Leg Wax for $75, normally $95.

Faina European Day Spa
315 West 57th Street
New York, NY
212.245.6557
50% off on all Waxing Treatments

Lia Schorr Day Spa *starts July 1st
686 Lexington Avenue, Fourth Floor
New York, NY
212.486.9670
Choice of Manicure, Pedicure and Brazilian Wax
Special: $50 Each; Originally: $95 – $115

Vada Spa & Laser Center *starts July 1st
387 6th Avenue
New York, NY
212.206.1572
Choice of Brazilian Wax with Manicure and Pedicure for $55.  Please inquire about our Laser Hair Removal Specials.

Yin Beauty & Arts Spa *starts July 1st
103 West 86th Street
New York, NY
212.362.2626
Summer Bikini Wax with Pedicure for $39, normally $65, Brazilian Wax with Pedicure for $64, normally $100

Illinois

Elizabeth Adam Salon And Day Spa
845 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 908E
Chicago, IL
312.988.9611
30 Min Brazilian Bikini Wax for $49, normally $60

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Summer days can mean cool breezes and the sand between your toes – they can also mean melting makeup, sweat-clogged pores, itchy dead skin, lotion & deodorant buildup…and ew. We just grossed ourselves out.

Sounds like the doctor ordered a sugar scrub to reveal fresh, clean, summer-soft skin. But if you’re like us and you can’t make it to the spa for a weekly rubdown, it’s time to call Sugar Mama Honey Scrub and Bubbling Exfoliant from Glowology into service to help you scrub-a-dub your way to a spa worthy glow in your own shower.

WIN THE SET! (3 Winners)

A perfect bath and post-shave treat, Sugar Mama Honey Scrub is a decadent delight for you and yours, completely calorie-free. With a feather light cotton candy consistency, ultra-fine sugar is spun into honey, and then blended with shea butter, organic olive and sunflower seed oils to deliver an indulgent bath experience. Deliciously rich and highly effective, this body scrub gently exfoliates to remove dead surface skin cells, leaving skin silky soft, smooth and ultra-moisturized.

Key Ingredients:
Aloe Vera – Provides moisture to soften, soothe and comfort skin.
Honey – Creates a water-tight film, allowing skin to rehydrate itself. Moisturizing, softening, sweet and fragrant.
Olive Oil – Moisturizes, protects and nourishes skin. It is very beneficial for dry or damaged skin.
Shea Butter – Protects skin’s suppleness while providing moisture to improve the appearance of dry skin.
Sugar Cane – Helps to dissolve and remove the outer layer of dead skin cells. By decreasing the thickness of dead cells on the surface, a new layer of skin with a smoother texture and a more uniform color can be revealed.

A soothing shower secret with gentle exfoliating properties to smooth and soften skin for luxurious results you can see. With the Bubbling Exfoliant, tiny bubbles dance with oats and honey to gently remove dead surface skin cells without over-drying. Creamy, yet still lightweight, it’s formulated with skin-enriching emollients, that leave skin refreshed and primed for moisturization.
Key Ingredients:
Coconut Oil – Conditions skin, relieves dryness and flaking, prevents wrinkles and protects from the damaging effects of UV radiation from sun. Lathers readily and softens skin.
Glycerin – Absorbs moisture from the air and thereby helps products retain moisture. It improves the spreadability of products and provides skin moisturizing benefits.
Honey – Creates a water-tight film, allowing skin to rehydrate itself. Moisturizing, softening, sweet and fragrant.
Soybean Oil – Provides a dose of natural vitamin E, to moisturize and soothe.

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America The Beautiful! The summer season officially began last week, and America’s favorite hot dog loving holiday is here this weekend. Giving you a patriotic jump start to your Independence Day celebrations, we assembled a playlist of the most iconic, All American 4th of July songs. Compiled of classic hits from the Beach Boys and Ray Charles to Miley Cyrus, this mix will surely get you in the American Spirit.
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Philadelphia Freedom, Elton John (Suggested by Jana Davenport)
Party in the USA, Miley Cyrus (Suggested by Elaine Del Rosario)
American Girl, Tom Petty (Suggested by Lindsey Gockenbach)
Kids in America, Kim Wilde (Suggested by Ann Freeland)
Born in the USA, Bruce Springsteen (Suggested by Erin Koeppel)
Jump On It, Sir Mix-A-Lot (Suggested by Dina Sanchez)
America the Beautiful (Suggested by Cindy Swain Parrish)
Summer of ’69, Bryan Adams (Suggested by Melissa Demyan)
Sweet Home Alabama, Lynyrd Skynyrd (Suggested by Marie Patterson)
Yankee Doodle, Bobby Horton (Suggested by Kaitlin Stafford)
God Bless the USA, Lee Greenwood (Suggested by Penni Potter)
Chrome, Trace Atkins (Suggested by Marie Patterson)
Boys of Summer, Don Henley (Suggested by Kelly Verdi)
American Ride, Toby Keith (Suggested by Cindy Swain Parrish)
American Pie, Don McLean (Suggested by Anne Reinke)
California Girls, The Beach Boys (Suggested by Danna Goldman Sobiecki)
God is Good, Regina Belle (Suggested by Lisa Schroeder)
Independence Day, Martina McBride
The Army Goes Rolling Along
You’re a Grand Ol Flag, James Cagney
This Land is Your Land, Bruce Springsteen
Route 66, The Rollingstones
The Star Spangled Banner, Jimi Hendrix
Our Country, John Mellencamp,
Running Down a Dream, Tom Petty
America, Simon & Garfunkle,
Take It Easy, The Eagles
A Little Less Conversation, Elvis Pressley
4th of July, Shooter Jennings
America Will Always Stand, Randy Travis
Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue, Toby Keith
Where the Stars, and Stripes, and Eagles Fly, Aaron Tippin
Born to Run, Bruce Springsteen (Suggested by @glass_slippers on Twitter)
Jack & Diane, John Mellencamp (Suggested by @glass_slippers on Twitter)

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The Little Luxury: “The Original” Bring It Up Instant Breast Lift!

Nickname: Perkyset

Relationship status: We got to second base.

How they work: These horseshoe-shaped adhesives give your twins a lift—not by cradling from the bottom—by hoisting from the top. Peel off the sticker-back on the bottom half, rub down above and around your nipple. Okay stop rubbing. Then pull up until your nipple points to the moon, peel off the other half of the backing, and press down to secure. Repeat.

Hmmm… sounds like it wouldn’t work. I know, I was skeptical too… Turns out they do a nice job of holding them up an keeping them in nice shape.

It’s a tad bit nipply: Which is fine, because a little nip is so 2010! When you’re aiming for that easy-breezy no-bra-because-I’m-that-cool summertime look, this bolder-holder alternative will give the illusion minus the gravity.

ANY size? Cut it out! Yup, each lift em up is built for a D cup, so if you’resmaller you have cut it along a perforated line to match your size. However, I’m a C and couldn’t find my scissors, and the full size worked just fine. (If you’re a double D or bigger, I’m not sure if they would have the same effect. Someone try and let us know!)

What do you wear them with? They are a great alternative to your nipple stickers and sticky gel bra cups that you wear with backless and otherwise complicated tops.  It has to be the right shirt though– they won’t work with everything. If you want that hippie look, try them with a thin tee. They are waterproof, so you can try them with your bikini. Want to feel extra Barbie doll? Use them for an additional lift with another bra.

Throw caution to the wind: (and hopefully not your blouse…) These bad boys left evidence in the form of sticky residue on my breasts, and it took 2 showers to wash off the gook.  I’m sure if I was really trying I could have scrubbed it off in one, but don’t say I didn’t warn you and your ladies. (This just in–the @bringitup team says just use a little baby oil and the gook should come right off.)

Cheaper than a boob job: $19.99 for a pack of 8 pair at Bringitup.com

Hot Stone Scale: 5 out of 6

This Little Luxury Report was brought to you by: Michelle Joni Lapidos

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Pasta is the ultimate in cheap eatin’, the fave of college kids and budget-conscious families everywhere. And even though there’s nothing inherently bad about the typical semolina pasta you chow down on at your favorite Italian joint, you can power-up your pasta fixation on the cheap by swapping regular pasta for nutrient-packed multigrain pasta. Multigrain pasta will work in your beloved spaghetti and alfredo, but the slightly nutty, complex flavors of multigrain pasta also lend themselves to taste creations all their own. Try these three healthy choices for a cost-saving yet delightfully different dinner!

Multigrain Pasta with Veggie Salad

1 box multigrain pasta
2 tablespoons oil
1 cup broccoli florets
1/2 cup green beans
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced onions
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
5 ounces Italian dressing

1. Cook the pasta according the instructions located on the box.
2. Drain and toss with 2 tablespoons of oil, cool on a sheet pan.
3. Prepare all of the raw vegetables as listed. Combine with the dry seasonings in a large bowl. Dress with the Italian dressing.
4. Cover and chill then toss with the cooled pasta.

Multigrain Pasta with Sweet Potatoes and Leeks 
  12 ounces multigrain penne
4 teaspoons olive oil
3 leeks (white and light green parts), cut into half-moons
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh sage, chopped
2 small sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
kosher salt and pepper
3/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook, stirring, until they begin to soften, 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and sage and cook 2 minutes. Add the sweet potato, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, covered, stirring twice, until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
3. Stir in 1/2 cup of the Parmesan and the reserved cooking water and simmer, stirring, until the potatoes are fully tender, 2 to 4 minutes.
4. Add the cooked pasta and nutmeg and toss. Divide among individual bowls and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

Multi-Grain Pasta with Sicilian Salsa Verde, Cabbage, and Haricots Verts

1/2 14.5-ounce package multi-grain spaghetti (the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen used Barilla Plus) or whole wheat pasta
3/4 cup coarsely chopped Italian parsley
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons drained capers
3 anchovy fillets
3 garlic cloves, chopped, divided
6 cups thinly sliced savoy cabbage
1/2 12-ounce bag frozen haricots verts (slender green beans), thawed
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid.
Meanwhile, puree parsley, 4 tablespoons oil, capers, anchovies, and 1/3 of chopped garlic in mini processor.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cabbage; sauté until wilted, about 3 minutes. Add haricots verts and remaining garlic; toss 1 minute. Add 3/4 cup cheese, pasta, and 2/3 cup pasta cooking liquid, then parsley mixture from processor. Toss until sauce coats pasta, adding more pasta cooking liquid if dry, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, passing remaining 3/4 cup cheese separately.