Little Luxury Review: Kanshi Instantly Refreshing Foot Spray

December 22, 2011 | By

The Little Luxury: Kanshi Instantly Refreshing Foot Spray

Relationship status: Boot Buddies

How we met: After work I try to make it over to the gym to blow off some steam. Usually I slip off my leather boots and right into my sneaks – but the other day I noticed that my feet and ankles were a little swollen and, I am ashamed to say, a little smelly.  Not like your dad’s-work-boots-stinky, but more like I-wear-these-boots-everyday-stinky. I told a friend about my embarrassing observation and she recommended I find a foot spray that could freshen up my footsies in between work and the gym. That’s when I found Kanshi’s Instantly Refreshing Foot Spray.

To use: Hold the bottle 10-12 inches away from your foot. Give the nozzle a quick pump and spritz two-three times on the top and bottom. Let air dry.

How it works: After a good misting, my feet felt instantly revitalized and ready for my gym session. The refreshing formula is infused with triple mint to instantly perk up your pieds (that’s feet, in French). And, it has Horse Chestnut extract that helps to improve circulation. No more swollen feet!

Best of all… It ALSO has Lemon Myrtle that provides natural anti-microbial benefits. So feel free to spritz on your feet before you take your shoes off.

It might just be me but… I like to spritz a bit in my shoe to fight any lingering odors in my sneaks/boots plus the anti-microbial affect makes me feel better about myself and my shoes.

What’s more… It’s only $10! Hello stocking-stuffer (Get it?…stockings…feet…).

It might just be me (again) but… I tried spritzing this on my face as an impromptu toner, and I really liked the way it felt! It helped to set my mineral make-up too and it totally assisted in relieving my mini morning hangover when I misted it on my face to cool my hot, dehydrated skin after a long night out.

Hot Stone Scale (1-6): 6

This Little Luxury Report was brought to you by: Stephanie Cavataro

 

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Little Luxury Review: Repêchage Relaxation Stay-cation Gift Package

December 16, 2011 | By

The Little Luxury: Repêchage Relaxation Stay-cation Gift Package (includes Sea Spa Mineral Bath Salts and 60 Eye Rescue Pads)

Relationship status: Bath Buddies

Nickname: Holiday Hangover Cure

Get in the mood: Sprinkle a generous amount of Mediterranean bath salt in your tub of warm water and slip into your own personal oasis. Pluck two Rescue Pads out of the convenient screw-cap jar and gently place them over your eyes. Sit back, relax and drift off into peaceful rejuvenation.

The moment I fell in love: The instant I closed my eyes and the second my tootsies hit the water.

How it works: The soothing little bath crystals contain the moisturizing power of seven essential oils to help revive your skin: Lavender, Grapefruit, Peppermint, Spearmint, Cucumber, Rosewood, and Mandarin Orange. These ingredients fight body acne and dermatitis, promote the tightening of your skin, fight inflammation and ease soreness. The plush eye pads are saturated with seaweed to replenish moisture and fight puffiness along with green and black teas that are rich in natural anti-oxidant polyphenols that act as powerful free radical fighters to promote anti-aging benefits.

Does it do what it says it’ll do? Yes! After a long night of high, high heel-clad partying and too much eggnog, just escape to your salt bath with your eye pads in tow and before you know it, you’ll be ready to do it all over again tomorrow night.

The thing you’ll love most: The smell… The aromatherapy blend of the essential oils from the bath salts and the light, fresh fragrance of the cooling eye pads will delight your senses and relax your mind.

Why it’s worth the splurge: Usually costing around $70 when purchased separately, this full-size gift set is a steal at just $55.

It’s the perfect gift because: It comes in a sleek plastic blue gift box and is adorned with an festive holiday bow – no wrapping needed!

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Hot Stone Scale (1-6): 6

This Little Luxury Report was brought to you by: Stephanie Cavataro

 

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Spa & Wellness Gift Cards for ALL!

December 8, 2011 | By

Hate standing in line at the big box stores? Loathe driving around for hours looking for a parking space at the mall? Want to avoid crowds, over-zealous carolers, and heck… making decisions?

Well, it just so happens we know a way you can get EVERYONE on your holiday list the perfect present, all at the same place, all while being extremely thoughtful, all without leaving the comfort of your living room and your fuzzy slippers. All you have to do is log on to www.spaweek.com/giftcards and get everyone on your list the gift of ultimate wellness, a Spa & Wellness Gift Cards by Spa Week. They’re welcomed at over 4,500 spas in North America, and the lucky recipient may choose any treatment he or she desires. (Psst… they’re still on sale too!).

Don’t believe that you can give everyone the same gift? We’re about to prove you wrong! See below for 8 very different people in your life who will love the Spa & Wellness Gift Card. (We bet they will even give you a great big bear hug, too!)

Hip Grandma

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We all know you have the coolest Nana on the block, and what better way to show her you dig her unapologetic, risk-taking style than with a $25 Spa & Wellness Gift Card. Suggest she uses it to try the newest trend in nail treatments: Shellac! This wildly popular and super trendy polish comes in bright colors that will last for two weeks and even match her silver patent leather boots.

Sporty BFF

Pinned ImageIf your best friend loves listening to your stories and dishing about that cute guy at the coffee shop just as much as she loves Zumba class, then get her a $50 Spa & Wellness Gift Card. She can use it on all types of spa treatments like reflexology (great for improving circulation and for sore feet and hands) or even a chic blow-out between gym and work!

College Student

Pinned ImageWhether it’s your daughter, sister, mother or friend, we all know someone who is busy investing in themselves through higher education. Reward your favorite book worm with a $50 Spa & Wellness Gift Card. Give them the nudge they need to get out of the library and into the spa with a $50 card, the perfect amount for an indulgent study break!

New Mom

Pinned Image Help the new mommy in your life take some time out from diapers and pacifiers by giving her the best excuse to hire a babysitter, a $100 Spa & Wellness Gift Card. A more relaxed mom means a happier and healthier baby (and daddy — hint, hint)!

Hard Workin’ Hubby

Pinned Image Give him a break from shoveling snow, chopping firewood, being a human jungle gym and listening to your mother and send your man to the spa this holiday season with a $100 Spa & Wellness Gift Card! Prescribe a deep tissue massage for aches and pains along with a clinical and cleansing gentlemen’s facial. He’ll come back from the spa more relaxed and 100 X sexier! You’ll be under the mistletoe for hours…

Knucklehead Son

Pinned Image Yes, we know… usually there is no way you can get your son to put down the Xbox controller, let alone get him to go to some girly spa. Take it from us, guys love the spa and there are lots of no-frills treatment options he can take advantage of with a $50 Spa & Wellness Gift Card. Book him an exfoliating pedicure with a 20 minute hot stone leg massage. Stones are so manly.

Hippie Sister

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Feathers? Check. Arm party? Check. Vintage Tee? Check. Get the tree-huggin’, Beatles-lovin’ hippie in your life a green gift you know she’ll love: a $25 Spa & Wellness eCertificate. You’ll save on shipping costs, gas prices and conserve plastic with an eco-friendly instant gift certificate sent via email. Then your free-spirit sis can try out the latest green treatments at the spa like a plant stem cell facial or an organic seaweed body wrap! It’s a win-win!

Sexy Boyfriend

Pinned Image Why, hello there super-hunky-imaginary-boyfriend-James-Franco. What did you say? You want to use the Spa & Wellness Gift Card I got you for the holidays on a couples massage so we can get naked at the spa together? Of course you do (and I knew you would)!  Spa & Wellness Gift Cards by Spa Week… the gift that keeps on giving.

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Spa Foodie: Mulled-Cider & Cinnamon Aromatherapy Sachets

December 1, 2011 | By

Happy December 1st! In honor of the holiday season and Dr. Wendy’s Cinnamon Challenge, here is a recipe that pulls triple duty as a holiday gift, an aromatherapy pouch and a delicious cider drink. These Mulled-Cider Cinnamon Aromatherapy Sachets are great for adding a comforting holiday aroma to your sock drawer, pillow cases, car, gym bag and more! Wrap them in festive paper foil and boxes to make beautiful gifts for friends and family. And, you can also create warm cinnamon cider by steeping a pouch in hot water. See below for all three ways to enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 12 cinnamon sticks
  • 6 pieces star anise
  • 1 tablespoon whole allspice berries
  • 1 tablespoon whole cloves
  • 6 spice bags ($7.95 for 12 bags, surlatable.com) (If you don’t have spice bags you can also use cheese cloth cut into large squares)
  • 6 rubber bands
  • 6 ribbons (approx 12-24 inches long)

Directions:

  1. Divide the cinnamon, star anise, allspice, and cloves among the bags
  2. Tie with rubber band and decorative ribbon
  3. Keep at room temperature for up to 6 months.

Mulled-Cider Cinnamon Drinks:

  • Simmer 1 sachet in 2 quarts apple cider for 15 minutes. Serves 8.

How to package as a gift:

  1. Divide the sachets between 2 small boxes lined with decorative foil or paper. Try the Bamboo Stackable Drawer Organizers available at containerstore.com (3 by 6 by 2 inches, $4 each).
  2. Handwrite or download the following instructions on a gift tag or label to include with your gift: “Simmer 1 sachet in 2 quarts apple cider for 15 minutes. Serves 8.”
  3. Tuck gift tags with instructions into the boxes; wrap with decorative wrapping paper or fabric that is cut to the width of each box, leaving the ends open. Secure each with a ribbon and finish by tying on a cinnamon stick and a star anise piece.

Recipe: Real Simple

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Spa Week Announces Retail Gift Card Distribution – In Over 17,000 Stores!

November 21, 2011 | By

Just in time for the holiday season, Spa Week® is THRILLED to announce that our gift cards are now available at select retail locations! Now you can head over to your local Target, Sam’s Club, CVS Pharmacy and Rite Aid and pick up the new and improved…

The Spa & Wellness Gift Card by Spa Week®

EXCLUSIVELY available at over 17,000 retail locations nationwide

The Spa & Wellness Gift Card does not expire and can be used 365 days a year. The card is accepted at over 4,500 spas across North America, with more spas joining every day.

At your favorite retail locations, there are a few different card options awaiting you: $25 and/or $50 cards are available at each store and a very special variable load card is available at CVS Pharmacy and Rite Aid.  The variable load card lets YOU decide how much to give; it can be purchased for any amount between $25 and $500. That’s a lot of feel-good spa treatments!

HOW TO FIND A SPA:

A full list of participating spa locations is available online at www.spaweek.com/spa-gift-cards where you can search by city and/or zip code to find a spa near you.

 

Pssst! Want to give the gift of wellness and can’t get to a store? Visit SpaWeek.com and take advantage of our exclusive Holiday Sale: Get a $100 Spa & Wellness Gift Card for just $89.99 plus a FREE gift box.

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