Boots - not just for walking

I love Target. It's great being able to pick up orange juice, razor blades, and cute wrapping paper all in one trip. They also have a decent selection of clothes from cool designers like Isaac Mizrahi and Alice Temperley. The latest line they've added hasn't been for clothes, but for health and beauty. Boots is a British based company that has high quality, affordable products ranging from shower gels to skincare to makeup.

I've tried a few of their products and I've been impressed so far. On my desk right now is their Daily Hand Therapy. My big gripe with most hand lotions is an overpowering scent (Aveda) or stickiness (Bliss) so I was happy to find this one had neither!

I think tanning beds are a horrible idea, but sometimes the whiteness of my legs scares me to the point I'm forced to take action. My favorite self tanner so far is their Botanics Healthy Glow Lotion. It has a much lighter scent than a couple others ones I've tried and it does give you a nice, non orangey tan after a few days of use.

My latest Boots purchase is their 4 n 1 Quick Thinking Wipes, for those nights when you are just too exhausted to even wash your face. Their also great for wiping off makeup before working out at the gym.

Next time you are in Target, check out the Boots aisle!

Think Pink

And no, I'm not talking about that silly line of underwear from Victoria's Secret. As I'm sure everyone is aware, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and as if I needed an excuse to buy more stuff, lots of companies are promoting special products that are helping out this great cause. I know it's a few days before October, but you can go ahead and scope these items out now!

Some things I may be picking up (in the name of charity, of course):

Estee Lauder High Gloss. I already have a couple of these glosses- they smell and taste really good (vanilla) and I love how they are easy to apply - you can just swipe them on in a car or at your desk without a mirror. Estée Lauder is donating $500,000 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® dedicated to preventing breast cancer and finding a cure in our lifetime, by funding clinical and genetic research in North America. To learn more, call toll-free 1-866-FIND.A.CURE or visit www.bcrfcure.org

Philosophy Shower for the Cure. I'm a big fan of Philosophy products and this is another great shower gel that needs to be added to my collection. The website describes it as "a creamy all-in-one formula that can be used as a shampoo, bath, or body wash. Its light, clean tangerine scent and touch of milk, proteins, and fruit essences..." Sounds good to me! Would make a great gift for a friend or maybe yourself!

The best part? 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of Shower For the Cure are donated to the Women's Cancer Research Fund.

KitchenAid Cook For The Cure Measuring Cups & Spoons. Everyone can use an extra set of measuring cups and spoons (somehow I'm always missing pieces) and these are sure to stand out in your drawer. KitchenAid has a whole line of Pink products available online and at stores like Target. All donations benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure which supports breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment programs nationwide.