Saturday, December 12, 2009

The Beauty Basket

Now that school is done for the semester, I can focus on my true love...beauty writing! Monday I will begin my "Product of the Week" in which I will review a product that has gained my attention. If you have any products you would like reviewed, please let me know!

Below is on of my articles suggesting a great Christmas gift for the women in your life. I love beauty questions, so please feel free to send those in as well!

: Christmas is the perfect time to give the women in your life a gift of beauty that will relax and pamper them. One of my favorite things to give is called a beauty basket.

These are very simple to put together and allow you to add a personal touch to your gift. Start with a small, inexpensive basket you can find at any local dollar store. Next, add beauty products such as bath salts, soaps, and lotions. During this time of the year you can find make-up gift sets at stores like Ulta.

You can separate the gift sets and add one or two items from the set to your basket. This allows you to get multiple presents out of one purchase. Also add some home-made treats or a beautifully scented candle and a pretty ornament that reminds you of the person.

I like to wrap a small item in the basket to give the receiver a second gift to open. Once you have the basket put together, wrap cellophane around the basket and tie it off at the top with a Christmas bow.

This gift is not only clever and inexpensive, but also a personal way to tell your loved ones to have a beautiful Christmas.