Slow Down & Indulge Into Your Senses – Aromatherapy
February 18, 2010 by Kayla
Filed under CL ExCLusives!, Lifestyle, The Dish, Travel, Weekly Dish
Mid-terms are approaching quickly! Sometimes it’s hard to slow down and keep our emotions in tact as a successful and busy Co-Ed, especially during crucial times in the semester. It is now the perfect time to indulge into and awaken your senses!
You have probably taken note from previous posts of my love for Bath & Body Works products. So, have you ever wondered what’s going on with Aromatherapy – whether it’s a B&BW or Target beauty item?
Here are some general ingredients and effects on specific senses. Following will be based on B&BW’s special Aromatherapy Line, but the main mood setting essential oils will be in most products even outside of Bath & Body Works.
*B&BW’s Aromatherapy Collection does not test on animals, is fragranced with Essential Oils and natural ingredients that might cause color variations over time.*
The Four Popular and Recurring Sense Awakeners**:
Stress-Relief, Sleep, Energy, and Sensuality
**Note: The following fragrances are currently year-round at participating Bath & Body Works stores (excluding B&BW Outlet stores) and discontinued Aromatherapies are not included in this breakdown**
ESSENTIAL OILS & WHAT THEY DO:
B&BW: Eucalyptus Spearmint (most popular), Tranquil Mint, and Lemongrass Cardamom
Eucalyptus Essential Oil – eases stress, calms and clears body and mind to improve concentration
Spearmint Essential Oil – uplifts and helps the mind to focus, eases mental fatigue and stress
Peppermint Essential Oil – refreshes and cools body and combats mental fatigue
Rosemary Essential Oil – improves thinking for clearer creativity
Lemongrass Essential Oil – enhances clarity
Cardamom Essential Oil – soothes mind
B&BW: Lavender Vanilla and Lavender Chamomile (same in popularity)
Lavender Essential Oil – soothes and calms mind so you can sleep better
Vanilla Absolute – soothes stress away and calms feelings of stress away that can keep you from falling asleep
Chamomile Essential Oil – lulling effect to enhance sleep
B&BW: Orange Ginger (most popular), Mandarin Lime (fewer selection of Aromatherapy collection in most stores)
Orange Essential Oil – refreshes and uplifts to relieve tension
Ginger Essential Oil – stimulates soul and sharpens senses
Mandarin Essential Oil – stimulates senses to help wake you up
Lime Essential Oil – helps lighten your mood to instill a sense of optimism
B&BW: Sandalwood Fig (new), Jasmine Vanilla, Black Currant Vanilla
Sandalwood Essential Oil & pheromone – calms mind and puts you at ease
Jasmine Absolute – relaxes mind and inspires attractive self-confidence
Vanilla Absolute – helps soothe and calm mind and instills comfort for ease
Black Currant Absolute – inspires heightened sensuality
If you aren’t sure about buying the spa-sized products, try the trial sizes of lotion and body wash for $5 each or the popular 3/$10 promotion in-stores (not always guaranteed to be on promotion!). Check out the full Aromatherapy collection, like lotion, luxury bath, shampoo, massage oils, even home fragrance if you don’t want it directly on you and much more in-stores or online at their website.
Now you can indulge into your senses by:
- winding down stress-free while studying for your upcoming mid-term
- relax and let your worries float away as you drift into deep sleep
- jump out of bed energized and ready for class, quizzes or even a jog around the block
- feel inspired, beautiful, sensual, and boost your savvy, Co-Ed confidence every day
AND: Don’t forget to breathe in deeply for the best results!
**Note: ingredients and functions of B&BW Aromatherapy Collection referred from their website and Company Product Guide (for employees)**
Kayla Norris is an intern at College Lifestyles (TM). While nearing her senior semesters at Georgia Southern University, she is a consumer and believer in Aromatherapies.
Kayla’s Fabulous CHERRY February!
February 9, 2010 by Kayla
Filed under CL ExCLusives!, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Sorority Life, The Dish, The Intern Dish, Weekly Dish, What We Love
1. Name: Kayla Norris
2. Be honest, did you watch the Superbowl? just most of the second half =)
3. Romantic comedy or love story? Romantic comedy
5. Love getting or giving Valentine’s cards? Getting… I know it’s horrible to be selfish!!
6. My Valentine’s cards have to have the following cartoon characters? Hello Kitty or Powerpuff Girls
7. Chocolate or flowers? Mmm any chocolate except dark!
9. A great Valentine date would be: I honestly don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day myself =) but knowing I’ll always have a Valentine in my wonderful boyfriend, Richard, is good enough for me!!
Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority Roadtrips!
Little Debbie Cherry Cordials!
**DID YOU FIND THE ‘CHERRY ON TOP’** =) ……… LITTLE DEBBIE’S!!
Don’t forget to check out my “15 Facts” !
Kayla Norris is an intern for College Lifestyles (TM). She has enough love to give and have in her life to have Valentine’s every day of the year!
Valentine’s Day: Places to See & Things to Do (with him OR the girls)
February 1, 2010 by Kayla
Filed under CL ExCLusives!, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Sorority Life, The Dish, Weekly Dish, What We Love
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Have you and your date decided on where and what you’re going to do? And by date, I mean: the guy OR the girls! J If you’re tired of doing the same-ole-thing, here are some places to see and things to do to get you started to organizing your ideal V-Day…
WITH HIM…
The majority of the feedback I received was the simple, yet romantic “staying at home” date and making a yummy dinner followed by cuddling up to a movie. So if you are the type of couple that is usually on-the-go or doesn’t stay at home often, relax and enjoy your time alone!
Are you the kind of couple that usually stays in for dinner, or you aren’t comfortable enough with your date yet for a dinner & movie at home? Try staying in between the lines by doing the same thing- just outside of the house! Instead of going to the chain-restaurants, like Olive Garden or Outback Steakhouse, be a little different and go to one of your local favorites! Also, make sure when choosing the movie that you do not have a pre-determined choice and decide on a pick together! While most girls love the general “click-flick”, be generous to his interests as well! He is also most likely the one paying for your entire evening! J
Time to spice it up…
Be active! Go bowling, ice-skating, or play putt-putt! Every guy strives on some form of competition and this way you will become his most memorable, #1 Valentine! If you don’t want to go alone, invite some friends!
Before or after your activity, try an inexpensive dinner alone (if you do invite friends) at somewhere like Panera Bread, or even go out for a drink at Starbucks or your local favorite coffee joint!
Go on a walk! Take in the scenery – by daylight or stars. Explore around your neighborhood, campus, local park, downtown, beach, or wherever you and him fancy! Add a special touch and bring along essentials for a picnic!
Be a little more generous: If there is a local athletic game being played (pro or even your own university’s sports), take him to his favorite kind of sporting event! Tickets to local college sporting events are generally cheap and you can get them at the door! …Thank goodness V-Day is not during football season – those prices would be outrageous! 
Get out on that dance floor! You don’t have to know how to perfect the Tango, The Waltz, or the Salsa, but if you have an open mind and go to local dancing hot spot (I don’t mean the usual college “hip hop” dance clubs), you’re sure to have a great time! If you’re really into this idea, go a step further and take a couple of dance lessons before the big V-Day arrives. You and your “hunny” decide what area of dance you prefer to better learn. Intern Liz posted an awesome blog: Salsa: The New Exercise.
WITH THE GIRLS…
One of my sorority sisters came up with a fab idea! It is for singles only (even the guys can come out for this one). Have a Valentine’s party and like Secret Santa for Christmas time, have a secret Valentine! Get a list of those who RSVP’ed and meet with them beforehand so they can secretly choose a name and have a present at hand for when the party arrives!
Why not enjoy a dinner at home with your best friends? Give everyone a task for dinner and top it off with decorating homemade cookies (also one of my sorority sister’s Christmas Traditions)!
As for the movies, pop in or go see something that is not a chick flick! Even though it IS the month of “love” and it’s what most girls enjoy, just have a laugh at a comedy or even a scary movie! If you have the blues, one of these will be perfect for you to get your mind off of a certain someone and spend a great time out with the girls!
Dinner? Check. Movie? *Sigh* Spa? YES!
Have the ultimate relaxing girl’s night! Whether you invest to let a professional massage those kinks out or experiment on your own at home with the lovely ladies, this is the perfect way to make the clock tick! Don’t forget to do it all: face mask, pedicure – even back and hand massage! Set up little stations for each activity and take turns giving a massage! As for a hand massage, just douse and smooth a little lotion into her hand!
Also, check out CL Intern Emily R’s blog: The Perfect Pedicure: Do It Yourself and CL Intern Deirdre’s blog: How to Create the Perfect Manicure, along with Fabulous Nail Polish for Valentine’s Day.
Go out to your local mall and try on crazy and fun outfits! Of course as a classy co-ed, you would never poke fun of a designer’s clothing, but now is the time to venture out to those styles you’ve been eyeing… or never thought you could pull it off! You won’t know until you test something out and what better way to know you’ll have honest feedback from your best girls!
Get dirty … BY FINGER PAINTING!
You will have created a messy masterpiece and enjoyed a spectacular time with this unique project in good company!
Dancing isn’t just for couples! Go out – or even stay in and crank your speakers up to your favorite line-dances! You should definitely be able to find some formal and/or line dance tutorials on YouTube. I would even go as far as learning some old N*SYNC, Christina Aguilera, or new Lady GaGa dances to make it an amusing girl’s night! J
**Not satisfied with anything local? Take a road trip for the day! Whether you know exactly where you want to go or not, hop in the car with your sweetie or girlfriends and drive!**
Kayla Norris is an intern of College Lifestyles (TM). She is a junior and Exercise Science major at Georgia Southern University. She is an alumna of Alpha Sigma Tau and appreciates all of the feedback she received from her fellow Epsilon Gamma Chapter sisters!
Smooth Those Scales Away – FOOT Edition
January 28, 2010 by Kayla
Filed under Body Image, CL ExCLusives!, The Dish, Weekly Dish
The one thing that the winter season leaves behind is DRY FEET. Here are some tips to keep your heels and toes feeling smooth and looking fabulous…
· For SUPER Dry Feet:
Bath & Body Works True Blue Spa’s “Toe the Line” is the best exfoliate! It is made from powdered walnut shells and kicks off that dry skin! (1.5 oz. Trial Size is $6.00!)
Then use the TBS ultra-moisturizing lotion, “I Love Shea” (4 oz. @ $15.00)
You can also use B&BW’s Aromatherapy line for sugar scrubs or Signature Collection sugar scrubs for exfoliation. (More info on Aromatherapy collection to come!)
· For Tired Feet:
Use TBS’s “Footloose and Fancy Fizz”. How to use: Fill your footbath with warm water and sprinkle in a handful and soak feet. 11.5 oz. @ $15.00!
Follow it up with “Shea It Isn’t So” - one of my favorite foot creams! It is filled with shea butter and moisturizes, conditions, AND refreshes & cools your tired feet! 8 oz. @ $20.00 or 4 oz. @ $15.00
· For Callus Treatment:
To treat callus feet, try B&BW True Blue Spa, “Tough Love” – Spa-strength Callus Treatment. Contains Alpha Hydroxy Acids that will keep your feet feeling soft and smelling fantastic! Size: 4 oz. Price: $15.00
· For More Moisturizing:
“Heel of Approval Cracked Heal Treatment” by Bath and Body Works True Blue Spa Line.
This cream contains glycolic acid to knock away dry skin and shea butter for hydration. It comes in a 10 oz. container at $20.00 and a smaller version, 4 oz. at $15.00. You can also use this for dry elbows, knees, or other very scaly skin parts!
· For The ULTIMATE Luxury:
While you’re watching your favorite show at home, apply your favorite TBS foot cream then wear True Blue Spa “Beauty Booties Moisturizing Gel Socks”. Leave them on for 20 minutes to an hour (or up to 14 hours for an intense spa treatment) and let them soften heels, smooth calluses and eliminate all dry skin. Don’t overdo it though! Care instructions should come with every pair. Contains olive & jojoba oils for softening skin and helps prevent moisture loss, and antioxidant vitamin E helps protect against damage. Size: one pair. Price: $25.00
Now that you’re content with clean and moisturized feet, check out intern Emily R’s post on The Perfect Pedicure: Do It Yourself!
Smooth Those Scales Away Series:
1. HAND Edition
2. What you’re reading now! FOOT Edition J
Stay tuned for more!
Kayla Norris is an intern at College Lifestyles (TM). She is always on her toes at Georgia Southern University’s campus and loves her feet soft and healthy!
Quotes That Define YOUR Life
January 26, 2010 by Kayla
Filed under CL ExCLusives!, Lifestyle, The Dish, The Intern Dish, Weekly Dish
Before I asked and searched around for quotes that best define you and/or your lifestyle, I myself did not have a quote! If you do not have a quote to call “your own”, hopefully one of these will stick out to you. Just a side note: some people do ask during job interviews, although very rarely, but make sure you are not caught off guard and can have something to answer with quickly!
College Lifestyle’s: “A girl should be two things: Classy and Fabulous.” – Coco Chanel
CL Intern Favorites:
Liz: “Shock the people who make the rules…”
Deirdre: “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars…”
Deirdre: “Live the life you want to live. Be the person you want to remember. Make decisions. Make mistakes. If you fail, at least you tried.”
Patrice: “Love the people who treat you right, forget about the ones who don’t, and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said that it’d be easy, they just promised it’d be worth it.”
Patrice: “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.”
Stephanie: “Be who you are. Do what you love. Make a difference. Change the world.”
–Hallmark greeting card
Favorites from YOU:
“To hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that’s true strength.”
“Everything’s okay in the end. If it’s not okay then it’s not the end.”
“Forgive your enemies but never forget their names” – Unknown
“Life is too short to be anything but happy, so kiss slowly, love deeply, forgive quickly, takes chances and never have regrets. Forget the past but remember what it taught you.”
Found by ME:
“When it comes down to it, I let them think what they want. If they care enough to bother with what I do, then I’m already better than them.” – Marilyn Monroe
“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” – Marilyn Monroe
“I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when their right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” – Marilyn Monroe
“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” – Maria Robinson
“This is my wish for you: comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, and love to complete your life.”
“The roughest road often leads to the top.” – Christina Aguilera
“What is it in us that makes us feel the need to keep pretending… we gotta let ourselves be.” – Christina Aguilera
“Our attitude toward life determines life’s attitude towards us.” – John N. Mitchell
And my lifestyle quote is…
“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.” – Ashley Smith
I hope every one of you now has a quote that best defines you or that which you live by! If not, try this website where I found the ones above.
Kayla Norris is an intern for College Lifestyles (TM). She is a junior at Georgia Southern University and had a great time searching and hearing your quotes.
Smooth Those Scales Away – HAND Edition
January 9, 2010 by Kayla
Filed under CL ExCLusives!, Lifestyle
Smooth Those Scales Away – HAND Edition
I have to admit, I have gotten dry skin, feet, hair (who hasn’t?), but I have never had chapped hands before – until winter break!! I have worked at Bath & Body Works for a year and a half and am a firm believer in and use a lot of different forms of products in the store, so a majority will be from my territory.
This week I am focusing on the most used part of the body – HANDS. We could hardly function without our two luxurious assistants to help us carry, build, move, and most important of all: clean/disinfect ourselves from the unsanitary things we wash or touch.
While I was home from school for winter break, I loved the fragranced soap my mom put in my bathroom and was constantly washing them, especially after playing with my puppy! I didn’t think to moisturize after washing in case my hands would dry out, so low-and-behold, my hands became CHAPPED! Obviously there are other ways to get this scaly misfortune, especially for those who are in much cooler temperatures, but this never happened to me before!! I knew exactly what to buy to get rid of this painful, not-so-pretty appearance.
This miracle-product is from a line Bath & Body Works carries called C.O. Bigelow. A selected amount is in most stores and on the website, www.bathandbodyworks.com, but they carry almost everything on their website, www.bigelowchemists.com. Look below for more details on this “handy” moisturizer! J
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For the Chapped:
As mentioned previously, the ultimate best hand-restoring product Bath & Body Works carries in store and online is by C.O. Bigelow.
- There are two specific products; you may do a two-step process by cleansing then moisturizing, or you may use just the moisturizer. I recommend for an intensely chapped hand to do the two-product ritual.-
First, cleanse with C.O. Bigelow Chapped Hands Cleanser (not hard to find in the store with that title! J).
Usage: “Smooth a generous layer on hands, making sure to include cuticles for optimal skin-softening results. Rinse under warm water and pat dry”.- Follow it up by moisturizing with the lotion by C.O. Bigelow Chapped Hands Remedy.
Want to give it a test-try? Buy the 1.5 oz. Chapped Hands Cleanser for $5.00!
Notes: The cleanser is fragrance-free, contains aloe and jojoba oil to cleanse and soothe, therapeutic apothecary ingredients, and no artificial colorants. Size: 6.5 oz. Price: $12.00
The moisturizer is non-greasy and heals and hydrates with concentrated glycerin. Size: 1.7 oz. Price: $14.00
Cleanser Trial-Sizes sold only at www.bigelowchemists.com or at participating B&BW stores.
Chapped Hands Remedy Moisturizer is not sold on www.bigelowchemists.com.
- For the Hands-On Lady:
- Not only for the chapped, C.O. Bigelow is a great line to use for those tough jobs. If your hands are not extremely dry, I refer the moisturizer- Chapped Hands Remedy.-
If you want to try something a little bit different and continue without fragrance, try “Lay it on Thick Fragrance-Free” hand cream by Bath & Body Work’s True Blue Spa Line.-
If you are an outdoors lady, try B&BW’s True Blue Spa “Glove Me Tender”. This specific hand cream contains SPF-15 – perfect for not only protecting your hands from the sun, but keeping your hands non-greasy and smooth while you work!
Notes: Lay it on Thick Fragrance-Free ingredients: Shea Butter and Macadamia Nut Oil nourish and hydrate skin. Vitamin E moisturizes to help protect and condition skin. Size: 2.5 oz. Price: $13.00
Glove Me Tender Ingredients: Skin brighteners (improves those ole sun spots!), SPF 15, antioxidants, and shea butter to restore skin. Size: 2.5 oz. Price: $13.00
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For the Slightly Dry or Every-Day:
- Try one of B&BW’s best-sellers from True Blue Spa! “Look Ma, New Hands” hand cream. It contains paraffin which locks in essential moisture to keep your hands soft, smooth, and protected.-
My personal favorite and sadly seasonal (most likely, but not always guaranteed) from November to February: B&BW’s True Blue Spa- Shea Cashmere Hand Cream. This cream combines rich, moisturizing African shea butter with luxurious cashmere extract, the ultimate softening treatment, absorbs deeply and very quickly, so it is non-greasy! The smell is heavenly with creamy vanilla fragrance; it smells like warm vanilla cake batter when I put it on! J
- Another hand cream with multiple fragrances to choose from is Bath & Body Works’ Signature Collection. 17 out of the 25 Signature Collection fragrances carry the $10.00 2.5 fl oz. hand cream, which contains shea and murumuru butters and enriching beeswax.
Notes: Look Ma, New Hands Size: 2.5 fl oz. Price: $12.00
Shea Cashmere – Size: 2.5 fl oz. Price: $12.00
Now it’s time to get your hands silky smooth! I’d love to hear testimonials from some of you lovely ladies! Stay tuned to hear more great products for other dry parts of the body! J
Kayla Norris is an intern at College Lifestyles (TM) and is a junior at Georgia Southern University. She owns at least one product of every line Bath & Body Works carries and loves silky smooth hands!
Introducing CL Intern Kayla & Her 15 Facts
January 4, 2010 by Kayla
Filed under CL ExCLusives!, The Intern Dish
The Dish on a CL Intern: Kayla’s 15
Another CL Intern, Emily R (right) and me (left) at our sorority winter formal.
1. Name: Kayla Norris
2. Dream job: Well, this month it is- Physical/Occupational Therapist J
BUT…. I secretly (shh, don’t tell!) would LOVE to be an actress with small roles; filmmaking is so fun!
3. One word to describe me: Jolly
4. Favorite movie(s): Elf, The Hangover, The Italian Job, and many more!
5. Favorite TV Show(s): One Tree Hill & Gossip Girl, and the extra-fictional show, Greek – thank goodness I don’t have lives like ANY of those characters! I’m lucky J
6. Favorite Color: Blues and greens
7. Coke or Pepsi: I am difficult… Dr. Pepper!
8. I can’t live without: My family, boyfriend, friends, and Blackberry J
9. Pet peeve(s): Smacking gum and when my phone freezes
10. This makes me smile: My precious puppy, Yogi!
Yogi Bear a few months old!
11. If I had 1 million dollars I would: Give to Alpha Sigma Tau philanthropies and national service projects, as well as my Epsilon Gamma Chapter local philanthropies and service projects then invest the rest!
12. Cats or dogs: I love both!
13. When I feel blue I: Call my best friend and boyfriend, Richard, to soothe my sorrows
My boyfriend, Richard, and me
14. My friends say I am: Quirky, level-headed, and honest in good taste
15. Anything else to add: I am a fresh face to College Lifestyles, transfer student, alumna of Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority, Bath & Body Works employee (more like professional customer!), and I have been to 45/50 United States of America.
Kayla Norris is an intern at College Lifestyles (TM) and is a Exercise Science major at Georgia Southern University. She is an alumna of Alpha Sigma Tau Soroity and overjoyed she was at the 2010 Gator Bowl for Bobby Bowden’s final victory as football head coach of Florida State University.
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