If only we all had a golden egg-laying goose during the holiday season to keep us from racking up all that credit card debt. While an actual argent avian may not exist, there are still plenty of goosey gifts worth their weight in gold. If we're running with the egg theme, these sweet Kate Aspen Nest Egg Pink Soaps ($30) are a fancy little gift. And for something slightly more practical, there's always the Ped Egg Pro Foot File ($10). If you'd rather go with the goose, this Nostalgia Organics Goose Bumps Clove Apricot Scrub Soap ($8) has perfect packaging, and this Neil George Perfect Hold Hairspray ($22) is packed with hydrating gooseberries. Fans of abstraction need not despair either, since this goose-patterned BCBG Feather Headband ($23) fulfills all the day's requirements classily and subtly.
Mommy's Lil Helper: Ped Egg
Before having babies, I used to pamper my hands and feet every so often with a relaxing mani and pedi. Since becoming a mother, I have hardly had time to sit in a vibrating massage chair with someone else tending to my toes. With sandal season approaching, I needed to find a way to clean up my feet without dealing with spa appointments and sitters.
While waiting in line at the local Walgreens, I spotted the "As Seen on TV Ped Egg" ($10). A sucker for point-of-purchase sales, I grabbed one and decided to give it a go. Ladies, it's all it's cracked up to be. Right after my shower this morning, I tested it and in less than five minutes, my callouses were gone! Smoother than if a professional had done it, I eagerly lathered my feet up with some creamy lotion and slipped on my open toe shoes. Now if I could only figure out how to paint my nails like the pros...


