Sometimes it is best not to muddy the waters with any kind of description... ;o) Happy New Year everyone! ------------------ Perfect Pedicures in 12 Simple Steps By Kate D'Imperio Materials: Basin or tub Foot Soak, Epsom salt or bath salts Pumice footstone Small brush Nail polish remover / cotton balls Nail polish Base coat for nails Top coat for nails Clippers File Orangewood stick (Cuticle stick) Lotion Foot scrub treatment Whether you are in the mood to pamper yourself or just starting to get dolled up, a pedicure can be one of the most soothing and relaxing body treatments after a long day. If you find yourself surrounded by unavoidable stress factors day-to-day, wash your cares away with a pedicure! Just follow these easy steps: Step 1: Begin to fill a basin (or your bathtub) with several inches of warm water. Add desired amount of foot soak, bath salts or Epsom salt so that it dissolves in the water as the tub fills. Step 2: While the tub is filling, remove any old polish from your toes with nail polish remover and cotton balls. If necessary, clip and file nails to desired shape and length. Step 3: Grab a good book or magazine, turn on some music, or just sit back and enjoy the warm water on your tired feet. Soak for as long as you like, but at least 5-10 minutes. Step 4: Using the small brush, gently buff one foot first and then the other. This will help to remove some dead skin cells and also to soften your feet. Step 5: Using a foot scrub (Freeman