Here in the desert your lips can get unbelievably dry. Tired of watching my child peel dry skin off his lips, I went looking for a lip scrub. I only found a couple, all in the $18-$20 range and not in the most appealing flavors for a child. The light bulb went off and I headed to LUSH in the Shoppes at Mandalay Place. LUSH Cosmetics makes handmade products from fresh ingredients, without testing on animals. Perfect for kids. The Lip Scrub comes in bubblegum, mint and chocolate. Its made of castor sugar and jojoba oil for moisturizing. You can apply and wipe off, or literally lick it away. It has the consistency of slightly wet sugar, so use at the sink. Afterwards, apply your favorite lip product. $8.95 at LUSHUSA.com . Products have the date and the maker of the product on the containers!
The 2012 Miss America Pageant is just one week away. The contestants have been a part of a whirlwind through Las Vegas. On Saturday night all 53 women walked the runway in a pre-pageant fashion show. Stylists personally fit each contestant with evening dresses and accessories from Express , the official clothing sponsor of the Miss America pageant. This fashion show was one of the fun events before the preliminary contests begin on Monday, January 9th. The competitions will include interview, talent, swimsuit, evening wear and onstage question. The winner of Miss America will have Express as her official clothing sponsor throughout her reign. Miss America winners also receive a package of goodies including a $50,000 scholarship. You can vote for your favorite at MissAmerica.org or on Facebook . Miss America will air live, Saturday, January 14th, hosted by Chris Harrison and Brooke Burke-Charvet, 9:00 EST on ABC. Backstage (underground) at the Miss America Fashion Show. The...