Judy Hevrdejs

Let your tootsies take two--a pedicure and a massage--with pale pink massaging terry flip-flops from HoMedics. While your toenails dry, press the switch on the side of the flip-flops--they're made...

Some good, some bad and some sensible stuff about sleep--including that temple of sleep, our bedroom. Bummed about losing an hour's sleep? Prepare yourself for daylight-saving time, because it takes...

Pick up Caroline Tiger's tiny volume with the big title--"The Long-Distance Relationship Guide: Advice for the Geographically Challenged" --and if you're in an LDR (long-distance relationship), you will find consolation....

When tooth gurus gather, you can forget boring bristles. Why not have toothbrushes that play music for a couple of minutes to keep the kids scrubbing? Hasbro has one due...

There are, it seems, a zillion types of tea--and a gazillion ways to drink it. You'd expect that from a beverage we've been sipping, thanks to the Chinese, for several...

Listen up, lone rangers: Leadership guru John C. Maxwell believes our relationships with relatives, friends, co-workers--even the scowler at your church or the grumbler in your classroom--are crucial. "People can...

Gadget-loving guys--those in the young explorer set, that is--might find a new jacket from GapKids a perfect fit. The water-resistant windbreaker (in green or gray camo) is equipped with gadget-enhanced...

It's high season for flaky skin, so showering with a skin-pampering Spongeable may be a smart move. That it's heart shaped adds to its seasonal allure. Infused with olive oil...

Winter wreaking havoc on your elbows and knees? Might be worth treating your skin to a gentle sugar scrub. Seems every spa on the planet is offering the service. But...

Ready, set, slurp. Here are a few places to get you started on oysters: BLUEPOINT OYSTER BAR, 741 W. Randolph St., 312-207-1222: Savvy servers are good at helping you navigate...