Last week, while placing a DHC order for myself, I remembered, “It’s finally April! Don’t forget to order the new products you’ve been waiting for!”

Even though I do try every product before we launch it, I have to say that it is extra exciting when new products launch. Our team receives new products so far in advance, that when you really love something and get used to using it, it can be hard to wait until it’s finally released. This is currently happening to me with some products we plan to launch in 2013—really exciting stuff!—but it also happened with some of our new products that just launched this month.

Like many of you, I have also been waiting for …

As I type this, I’m moments away from heading out on vacation. Seriously, the holidays can sometimes seem like a marathon: Work, parties, shopping, travel. The day after Christmas, I’m flying from California to Pennsylvania to visit family and friends. I’m hoping to combine flight time with a little touch of the spa, the relaxation part, anyhow. Not sure I’m game to sport Revitalizing Moisture Strips: Eyes while on the plane, but they’ll be in my bag for post-flight re-hydration.

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