It’s spring break time. Families, students and couples will venture to warmer climates for a week of fun in the sun. Florida, Jamaica, Mexico. Must be nice.
Not going anywhere? Know that feeling well. At least there are products that will bring happy reminders of warmer temps to come.
Day at the beach
Your cube-mate has a fabulous tan, the type earned on the beach under real sun rays. And you aren’t jealous…much. One-up glowing skin with hair that looks as though you just came from the beach. John Master’s Organics, Sea Mist-Sea Salt Spray with Lavender is meant to add texture and volume without drying. Simply spray into hair after shampooing and conditioning. $16.50 at Whole Foods Markets in Chicago or Bravco Beauty Center/ B-too, 43 E. Oak St. (312-943-4305).
Polish away the cold
This winter was a sloppy mess. If it wasn’t raining, it was snowing and the ground was covered in a dirty ice-snow mix for weeks. Until fresh grass begins to sprout, you may need a fragrant reminder. The Klean Grass Sugar Polish is meant to smell like spring meadows while working away dead skin cells. It’s made with shea oil and unrefined cane sugar. A small jar is 5.2 ounces and costs $11 at kleanbathandbody.com or call 866-412-7343.
Drink to greener days
Waiting for the leaves to bud is one of the hardest parts about late winter. Bring in some green with Toothy Frog, a stainless-steel frog that serves as both a bottle opener and a coaster. The back has a magnet so it can catch the bottle cap before it falls. The magnet also means Toothy can stick to the fridge until the next happy hour. $6.50 at bogdancoproducts.com.
Heat is on for spring
It could be a few months before the weather is warm enough to trade hot cocoa for lemonade. Until then, summer-scented candles can serve as a warm-weather reminder. The Raspberry Lemonade Candle is made with 100 percent stabilized soy wax that is biodegradable and cleans up with soap and water. $16.99 for the 16-ounce size, $20.99 for the 25-ounce size. For store locater, see beanpodcandle. com.
Lovebirds in the air
Look out the window during winter and the neighborhood wildlife looks so cold. The birds aren’t chirping merrily and the squirrels seem huddled under their tails for warmth. Inspire thoughts of spring with the Lovebirds Steel Hanging Ornament. This fuchsia ornament is meant to hang in a window or on a door. It is 5 by 5 inches and hangs from a 2.5-inch lime green cord. Imported from France, $18 at bunny maxwell.com or call 800-916-1322.
