TRAVEL BENEFITS FROM MINDSPAMost of us have experienced at least one treatment at a spa, defined as a place to relax and rejuvenate our bodies.  Massages, body wraps and facials are great for both the skin and stress, while pedicures and manicures lend themselves more toward looks.  Are there treatments for the mind? 

FALL HEAD OVER HEELS FOR KUSHYFOOT Ladies, putting your best foot forward has never been quite as fashionable as now with the latest Kushyfoot range of legwear.

HATS OFF TO DORFMAN PACIFIC We’ve just discovered an unbelievably extensive line of headwear for any occasion, but they are hardly new to the hat manufacturing scene. Established in 1921, Dorfman Hat & Cap Company has grown immensely in size and variety to become Dorman Pacific, a contender among the best in the world of hats.

KEEP AN EYE ON CHUMS It still bugs me that somewhere beneath the Atlantic off Tybee Island in Georgia, my Versace sunglasses are lodged forever.But no more mishaps for me since I discovered the CHUMS floating retainer could be the simple solution to that awful nightmare.

TOP NOTCH TRAVEL WITH HIGH SIERRA’S NEW LEVEL COLLECTIONAs trendy travel goes, matching lifestyles and luggage are in. In the trip-oriented world we live in, our assignments can stretch anywhere from days to weeks and even months, and when it comes to luggage the focus is always on size, space and weight, as well as smart looks.

FRESH HOLIDAY TREATS FROM LUSH It’s time to fall in love with LUSH all over again. Every year as the holidays roll around, I can hardly wait to try all the newbies with those ever-so-fun labels proclaiming the benefits of these “fresh handmade cosmetics.”

ONE TIME PRICE, TWICE THE SHIRT Guys, it may come to you naturally to do double duty, but so can your shirts.

GET LUSH-OUS FOR THE HOLIDAYS I am getting ready for the season by checking out some of the 52 new products from Lush, “Purveyors of Fresh Handmade Cosmetics” or as I like to call them, “The Folks Who Make Fun Stuff for Fun Times.”

ON THE RUNWAY WITH HIGH SIERRA’S COVE ISLAND COLLECTION Like shoes, you can never have enough luggage, and fit is just as important as size, if you ask me..

COOL IT WITH DOCKERS Imagine looking like “Mr. Cool” throughout your days and nights with the latest in the Dockers lineup, Never-Iron Cotton Khaki pants.

i-bella LOVES HAIR Just in time for the return of sunny days, i-bella romance has recently launched a hair care line designed to rev up the luster in every hair type.

AQUABELLS TO THE RESCUE! AquaBells (as the name implies) are inflatable using water stored in chambers for a maximum of 32 lbs. per pair. Just fill them up and voila you’ve got dumbbells that rival the ones at the gym after you attach the cushioned grips. If you want to strengthen your lower extremities, fill ankle weight chambers to a level that result in a total of eight pounds or less per pair and velcro the weights around the ankles.

BENEFIT FROM JEAN AND JANE It’s time to get excited about two gals, Jean and Jane, the Ford twins from San Francisco whose new lines hit the benefit counters along with the classic originals.