How about a facial for your pregnant belly?
Know a pregnant woman with body aches and dry skin?
Yep, that's pretty much every pregnant woman. A good gift for that mom-to-be might be the new "belly facial" at the Asha SalonSpa in Lombard, in front of the Yorktown Shopping Center in the Shops on Butterfield.
The hydrating belly facial is given by staff who are trained in prenatal massage and treatments. To help keep the expectant mom comfortable, they utilize a special expandable table and supportive cutouts and pillows.
The $95 service aims to hydrate dry skin (and help prevent stretch marks) by combining steam, the application of healthy botanicals and a massage.
Another treatment option is a 60-minute prenatal massage for $95, aimed at easing aches and pains.
Something else to consider: for every $100 Asha SalonSpa gift card you buy, you'll get a $20 gift card for yourself. Call (630) 953-1400 to make an appointment.
At Mario Tricoci ...
The renovation work is finished at Mario Tricoci Salon and Day Spa at 999 W. Dundee Road in Arlington Heights, and it will reopen Monday, Dec. 1, offering free spa service upgrades and other special offers throughout the week.
Also, between now and Sunday, Nov. 30, Mario Tricoci's early-bird special lets you buy a $100 gift certificate and get a free $15 bonus certificate. If you buy a gift certificate of $200 or more, your gift will be sent with a live, 6-inch Norfolk pine tree with holiday decorations from KaBloom in Palatine. A $10 shipping charge applies.
Kiehl's in Woodfield
Kiehl's, the understated and high-quality brand of face and hair products, opened a retail store in Woodfield this month. The store is known for its generous free samples, so pop in and try out a few products.
773-202 ... no, not that Luna
If you're heading downtown to see the windows at Macy's on State Street, be sure to stop in and see their exclusive new sterling silver jewelry collection by L'una. Oprah is among the fans of this new line, Macy's officials said.
Applause
Hurray for Nordstrom, which purposely held off on its holiday decorating and music until after Thanksgiving.