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Ahh... Ahava

So now that I'm officially moved into my new condo and don't have to suffer through using my old bathroom anymore, I can finally, finally take baths in Los Angeles instead of having to wait until I visit family on the east coast.  I'm seriously so excited about it because I love a good bath AND this means I can finally resume my LUSH bath bomb addiction, which had sadly basically dried up in recent years.  I'm still excited about hitting up LUSH again soon, but at the moment, I'm totally obsessed with AHAVA's Eucalyptus Bath Salts. 

I originally got them sent over because they're made with Dead Sea Salt and I know that's really good for your skin, plus I love the scent of Eucalyptus, but I had no idea they were going to be so amazing or I would've bought them years ago.  (Actually, I couldn't have used them anyway, so maybe I'm glad I didn't know because then I would've been sad everytime I passed them on the shelf and really, isn't life hard enough without adding bath salt withdrawal to it?)  The scent of Eucalyptus is so amazingly strong in these that you really only need a tiny amount to make your entire bathroom smell fantastic, plus it's the perfect fragrance to wash away all the stress of the day with after work.  I soaked for far longer than I normally do just to keep smelling it.  And when I got out of the bath, I was so relaxed and happy that I practically floated into bed.  It was delightful.  All the stress of moving was worth it for that one soak alone, but luckily, I don't have to be content with just one because I'm totally planning to use them again tonight.  They're even good for my budget - a huge 32 ounce jar is only $22.  So, so worth it.  (Plus, you can find Ahava at ULTA and they always have sales and coupons, so you probably won't even have to pay full price.  But I totally would!)  Now I'm excited to try some of the other scents too - Lavender and Honey Herbal have my name written all over them.  Getting this excited about bath salts AND buying a condo?  I really am an adult now!

Note:  A sample of this product was sent to me by a PR representative working with Ahava

Shop For A Cure

There are so many great products out there that support Breast Cancer Awareness, you'll kick yourself if you miss some of them.  It's a great way to take home a fabulous product and do some good at the same time.  Here are just a few of my favorites that I've heard about so far.

AHAVA Hope Blossoms Mineral Bath Salts ($22) - For every purchase of these, AHAVA will make up to a 15% donation to the National Breast Cancer Foundation to help fund research and promote education and early detection.  Dead sea salts are my absolute favorite bath salts because they're so full of minerals and they're great at helping you to de-stress in the tub.

Darphin Redness Relief Soothing Serum ($85) - For the whole month of October, this cult-favorite product will be decked out in the pink colors of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  For each serum bought, Darphin will give $15 toward Breast Cancer Research Foundation. 

Stila Positive and Pretty Palette ($14) - This limited-edition palette is a steal at $14, with four eyeshadows, a cheek color and a highlighter.  (I'm obsessed with these palettes from Stila).  10% of the proceeds will go to a variety of BCA charities, including the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Don't forget to pick these up on your next shopping trip!

Soak It Up

 

I've recently decided to try and get back in shape.  Seriously, my neighbors were throwing away their treadmill and the crazy people we are, my husband and I were like "We'll take it!"  I figured if I had a treadmill in the house, in front of the TV, I would use it all the time.  Surprisingly, I am doing that (well, only if I have something good tivo'd to watch).  Anyway, since I've started this new workout regime, my muscles have been aching and I thought a bath might just be the best thing.  I am soooo happy that I was introduced to San Francisco Bath Salt Company at Cosmoprof this year because they make the best bath salts!  I am in love with their Muscle Soak because it smells amazing (contains peppermint and eucalyptus) and really soothes tired, aching muscles.  The whole, giant 2 lb bag is only $9.95, which is crazy awesome!  It will definitely last a ton of baths.  They also make milk baths, which look awesome, and a Cold and Flu Soak, which sounds like it is a lifesaver if it actually makes you feel better when you're sick!  Now I want to know - where's their financial stability soak or their private-jet-to-Europe-where-you-can-blow-money-that-isn't-yours-for-a-whole-month soak?  I'm writing the president of the company right now. 

Note:  A sample of this product was sent to me by a PR representative working with San Francisco Bath Salt Company