Countdown to Christmas!

{photo cred: bath & body works}

Let the Holiday Party Season Begin!

Who wouldn't have a good time shimmering the night away in this glitzy gem?

{photo cred: vs pink}

Hand Dandy Holiday

With all the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping, make sure you Spread Love, Not Germs!® this winter season with (hands down!) my favorite Anti-Bacterial germ-fighter — PocketBac® Deep Cleansing Hand Gel!

This pocket-size bottle packs a big punch against germs without the use of water, so you can get hands clean wherever you go!

Also makes a great stocking stuffer!

{photo cred: bath & body works}

Cold Feet? Try Pure Pediform Poetry

I have a confession that belies my mostly fashionista persona: when the winter solstice draws near and those wicked Midwestern winds start prying their icy fingers under my windows in the middle of the night, I tend to crawl into bed with socks on (much to my husband's dismay). How else to keep my diminutive digits warm?
My every night favorites are super soft, super warm double layer socks infused with ultra moisturizing shea butter (so my weary soles get a pampering softening treatment while staying toasty!) from Bath and Body Works.

This Christmas, I'm hoping Santa will slip a pair of cashmere bedsocks from
Pure Collection into my stocking. I've never actually owned a pair of cashmere socks (although I'm always coveting them) and these babies seem like a sublimely sensuous solution for my miserably cold feet. And, if anyone my age (can you say 40-ish?) remembers the classic Lands' End catalogs (pre Sears days) that touted the quality of their cashmere from Mongolia, all of Pure Collection's cashmere is sourced directly from 100% sustainable sources (I'm always on the eco-intelligent alert) in Inner Mongolia. For more details click: Pure Cashmere

{photo cred: bath and body works, pure collection}

The Early Bird Gets the Bag!

Black Friday is FINALLY here! While I'm warm and cozy with a cocoa at my desk today, there are countless brave souls out and about shopping shopping shopping the day away.

And, if there's one item on your must-get list today it should be THIS beauty:

It's the 2009 V.I.P. Bag from Bath & Body Works. With 11 VERY impressive products inside, it's valued at over $100 — but it's only $15 with any $40 purchase! Most stores opened early, so by now who knows how many are left!

Here's the scoop on what you'll find inside:

NEW! Signature Collection Twilight Woods Shower Gel

NEW! Signature Collection Twilight Woods Triple Moisture Body Cream

NEW! Signature Collection Twilight Woods Fragrance Mist

Warm Vanilla Sugar Anti-Bacterial Deep Cleansing Hand Soap

Aromatherapy Lavender Vanilla Body Wash

C.O. Bigelow Chapped Hands Remedy

Mentha Lip Shine

Patricia Wexler M.D. Dermatology .5 oz MMPi•20 Skin Regenerating Serum

Deluxe Sample of Fekkai Technician Color Care Hair Mask

Hot Pink Gauze Sponge

Striped Nail File

(Soooooo many amazing, me-time treats my fingers are tired from typing!)

{photo cred: bath & body works}

Give List Week 4: 3 Under $20 for His Stocking

Fingers crossed my sweet Mr. isn't reading this right now (darling, if you are: STOP NOW!). That's because I'm currently on the hunt to fill his stocking — and let's be honest, we're all on a budget these days...

Check out these 3 stocking-worthy finds that are sure to make his Christmas morning a little merrier without breaking the piggy bank!

1. Mustache Socks

I have a thing for handlebar mustaches...don't ask. While I can't imagine my Mr. with one, at least he can rock the socks!

{$10}

2. C.O. Bigelow Barber Elixir White Cologne

This is the latest fragrance in Bigelow's Barber line (which I LOVE) — and if you ask me it's their best yet! Elixir White blends bright citrus with deep, peppery wood notes. Mr. SEXY is just a spritz away!

{$19.50}

3. Gap Reindeer Dog Boxers

This one's pure tradition — every year I get my Mr. a new pair of boxers. Almost ALWAYS they feature a wiener dog (in honor of our doxie) and this year is no different. These remind me of the Grinch's dog Max!

{$12.50}

{photo cred: bath & body works, gap, fred flare}

Give List Week 4: Cuddly Gifts for any Mommy on Your List!

I'm not a huge fan of Uggs (sure I have a pair, but they are not the prettiest things I've ever put on my feet...it's purely for functionality). Let's face it, they're pretty "ugh" inspiring...but even though I am a huge fan of warm, toasty feet I don't compromise on style!

That's why the Uggs on my list this year are the nightengale ballet slipper. They're perfectly girly and lined with Ugg's signature fleece! It's like a pretty little sweater for your tootsies.

Another favorite, that's ALWAYS on my Christmas list is Bath & Body Works Signature Collection Warm Vanilla Sugar anything! This year I'm asking for the Triple Moisture Shower Cream and Body Cream for the ultimate in cuddle-worthy bliss!

Box these items up with a DVD of "It's a Wonderful Life" (a great holiday romantic classic that's couch-cuddling perfect — not to mention Jimmy Stewart at his finest) and serve it with a side of hot apple cider (try this spicy recipe) and prepare to enjoy the holidays!

{photo cred: zappos, bath & body works, amazon}

The Bird is the Word!

HAPPY TURKEY DAY!

(I'm having manicotti, but whatever!)

{photo cred: costumedogs.com}