There's nothing like winter to make beach addicts pine away for surf, sand and summer. Consider this a vacation in a bottle (which justifies the price even more) for an ocean lover of any age.
An environmentalist can never have enough cute tote bags, and this one isn't just any ol' bag. It's sturdy (reportedly holding groceries or books like a champ) and conscientious: Nearly half the price of each bag goes to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
We found several great uses for this fancy, sleek atomizer: It comes in handy on the go; it's a lifesaver for broken or jammed perfume bottles; and it's great for combining multiple FREE samples of her favorite hard-to-find scent (shhh). P.S. Did you see the price?
Perfect for curls of all shapes, sizes and ethnicities, this handy "hair lotion" will condition and rescue curls between washings, lending them shine, bounce and fragrance. Get it for the straightening fanatic who just can't stop complaining about her beautiful curls.
Not only is it gorgeous in the bottle, it soothes itchy bellies and helps moisturize away stretch marks. Oh, and its stress-reducing lavender-and-sweet-almond scent should be much appreciated by both mama and baby. (Half the price but just as nice? Weleda Pregnancy Body Oil, $20.)
In times like these, a good beauty investment goes a long way ... and is much appreciated by friends and family. Enter our editors' guide to fun yet practical (read: affordable) gifts worth a bit of your hard-earned paycheck.
