nio - made with love

I love good skin products.  What woman doesn’t?  So I am always on the lookout for new and exciting things.  I found the nio booth at Christmas about 6 years ago.  

I was looking for a good facial exfoliator (the one I loved had been replaced by a new and not so improved version.  Isn’t that always the case?) and happened upon nio when I was Christmas shopping.  She offered to test a little on my hand and I thought, this seems great, I am going to try some.  Well that was 6 years ago and I go back every year.  The facial exfoliator last me almost a year and I love it.  I have since started using their body scrubs and moisturizers along with a mud mask that is unbelievable. 

The company is based in Israel and all the products contain salts and minerals from the Dead Sea, that for centuries have been used for their healing and beautifying properties.  They do not test on animals.  They do have a website so if you become addicted like I have, you can order from them when you run out, without having to wait until next year.   I think the products are fantastic, so don’t miss out on this!  Go get some gifts for you and all the women in your life that like to look and feel great.  And with nio, it won’t cost you a fortune to look like a million bucks.

At Columbus Circle and Union Square Markets till Christmas Eve 10 -8 daily

Holiday Markets in New York City

Traveling during the holidays to any city that celebrates Christmas, I think, is a real treat.  Everything is decorated all pretty with the lights and the decorations and no matter how cold it is out everything seems a little more magical.  Well New York City is truly spectacular during the Christmas season.  There are Huge trees at Rockerfeller Center Bryant Park and Lincoln Center, Ice Skating rinks at Bryant Park, Central Park and Rockerfeller Center,the Radio City Christmas Spectacular featuring the Rockettes and a host of many other festive things to enjoy.

Of my favorite things to see during the season are the holiday markets that are set up in Columbus Circle, Union Square and Bryant Park.  

Every year artisans from all over the world come and set up booths with hand made things that will be sure set you back if you don’t have some will power.  I don’t have a lot, so I usually end up with some great things for myself.  Usually I get one for me and one for someone else.  (I mean they are only there once a year!)  The markets include jewelry makers, clothing, artwork, chocolates, body products, handbags, wallets and more.  

I am partial to Columbus Circle (mostly because it is closest to my house) and over the next few days I am going to tell you about a few of my favorites that are not be missed.  Whether you are visiting New York or live here, you should Get Ye to the Market!  You will be certain to fulfill all your Christmas shopping needs and I guarantee you walk away with a few nice things for yourself.