Black Friday Beauty: How to Be Sane and Relaxed

With the biggest shopping day of the year closing in on us its time to get ready for the craziness that will ensue on Black Friday. There are two ways you can do Black Friday — the hectic way or the relaxing way, you decide.

The Hectic Way to do Black Friday:
If you’re a crazy person then you will get up at 3 a.m. to go stand in line at the store at 4 a.m.. You will bring a thermos of espresso so that you won’t get cold as you wait for the store to open at 6am. Then you will kick and punch your way past the rest of the crazies to look for gifts that those on your shopping list may or may not want. Then spend 40 minutes fighting traffic on your way home. Fun.

The Relaxed Way to Do Black Friday:
Now if you’re sane then your staying home on Black Friday and eat leftover pie at 10 am. Around noon you start shopping by turning on your laptop and then you pick out some relaxing gifts that you know your friends and family will be sure to love. Stop by Clutch and take a nap. Relaxing.

If you choose the Hectic Way then I wish you luck. If you choose the Relaxing Way then pat yourself on the back you made a good decision. I suggest you check out these products on some of my favorite sites to help your shopping even easier. Which means you can take an even longer nap.

Champagne Snow Showers Jelly Shower Jellies ($6.95, lush.com) This is a super fun way to get hair and skin clean. The Jellie melts slowly under warm water, frothing up into a creamy, skin-softening lather. The invigorating sent of sweet orange, lime and cognac oils will wake up sleepy senses and get any one ready for a wonderful day. Cleans and softens hair and skin. A great gift for anyone on your list.

LA MER The Signature Collection ($240, cremedelamer.com) Warning- This limited edition collection is so luxurious and fabulous that it may be hard to give away once you get your hands on it. It offers a beautiful way to experience the best La Mer has to offer – at home or away. Comes with travel sizes of Crème de la Mer, Lifting Face Serum and the Eye Concentrate presented in a gift-ready box.

One With Nature Shea Butter Moisturizing Body Wash ($8.99, onewithnature.com) Nourishing body wash that soothes skin. It has a sweet and calming scent that provides a thick, rich lather to gently cleanse the skin. Shea butter and natural minerals, muds and salt of the Dead Sea Basin moisturize your skin and leave it feeling clean, healthy and rejuvenated. Either give this away as a wonderful present or keep it for yourself to get through the stressful holidays.

Ole Henriksen Aloe Vera Deep Cleanser($30, sephora.com) If you have anyone on your list that wastes money on skin care products that don’t work you have to get them this cleanser. The Aloe Vera Deep Cleanser is a powerful A.M. and P.M. cleanser for combination and acne-prone skin. It is formulated with aloe vera, chamomile, and plenty of beneficial vitamins to soothe, clear and restore balance to the skin. It really works and your skin will feel deeply cleansed and calm.