Topic: bath salts

A Month After Bath Salts Were Banned, Why Are They Still Available?

A Month After Bath Salts Were Banned, Why Are They Still Available?

Over the last year or so, we’ve been hearing a lot about bath salts, which sound calming and lovely, but are in fact very dangerous drugs. The synthetic chemical compounds, which were sold completely legally in bodegas and smoke shops until recently, can lead to hallucinations, suicidal thoughts, high blood pressure, and even violence. Lawmakers have been passing bans on both the local and federal levels–but it’s proving more difficult than they initially thought. More »

‘Bath Salts’: What You Need To Know About The Stupid, Dangerous (And Legal) Drug

'Bath Salts': What You Need To Know About The Stupid, Dangerous (And Legal) Drug

A rash of violent, horrific crimes (including cannibalism) across the United States have authorities looking more closely at a widely-available, legal synthetic drug known as “bath salts.” Unfortunately, much like “spice,” the synthetic marijuana that Demi Moore was rumored to have used before she was hospitalized last year, bath salts are made up of various chemical compounds and sold under a variety of names–making them harder to criminalize than drugs like cocaine or marijuana. They’re also much, much more dangerous. More »

Hey, Mary Johnson: You Won Our Nautica Robe Facebook Giveaway

Hey, Mary Johnson: You Won Our Nautica Robe Facebook Giveaway

Big congrats to Mary Nerad Johnson, who just won our $200 + pampering relaxation prize pack that includes a luxurious Nautica pink bathrobe, Faith Hill perfume, Ancient Minerals bath salts, and lots of other fancy beauty products.

Just how did lucky Mary win such a kick-ass prize, you ask? Easy. She became a fan of Blisstree on Facebook. That’s it. Seriously. You can do it, too. We know you can. And you should. Especially if you want great odds at winning our next excellent Facebook giveaway, which launches here this week. More »

Relax on a Budget: 10 Ways to Relieve Stress Under $10

Relax on a Budget: 10 Ways to Relieve Stress Under $10

The biggest thing we hear people complain about is stress. We’ve all got too much to do, too little time — and if we ever find ourselves with a spare moment, we worry about what we’re forgetting to do. Well, we order you to take some time to try out some of our tools for stress relief. They’ll all cost you under $10, which is negligible compared to the years of therapy you might need if you actually crack.

So, turn on some Yanni, lean back, and start to relax while browsing our 10 items for relaxation under $10. More »