Riverdale students give special treatment to women in their lives

First-grade students at Washington Elementary School in Riverdale sing to the special women in their lives Friday during a Mother's Day Spa. The significant women were given a special spa treatment at the school that included nail polish, massage and makeup.

Riverdale students give special treatment to women in their lives

Roshawn Edwards watches her grandaughter Heaven Simmons, 7, sing Friday along with other first-grade students at Washington Elementary School in Riverdale during the students' Mother's Day Spa.

Riverdale students give special treatment to women in their lives

Maiah Conway, 7, gives her mother, Cecilia Mosby, a back massage Friday at Washington Elementary School in Riverdale as students celebrated Mother's Day by giving their mothers and grandmothers special spa treatments that included nail polish, massage, and makeup.

Riverdale students give special treatment to women in their lives

Lamear Fields, 7, paints nails for his mother, Elilian Cooper, on Friday as children at Washington Elementary School in Riverdale celebrated Mother's Day by giving their moms and grandmas special spa treatment at the school.

Riverdale students give special treatment to women in their lives

Maiah Conway, 7, puts lip gloss on her mother, Celilia Mosby, on Friday as children at Washington Elementary School in Riverdale celebrated Mother's Day by giving their mothers and grandmothers a special spa treatment at the school. Treatments included nail polish, massage and makeup. At the…

Kelapo Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

Kelapo Extra Virgin Coconut Oil was created as a sustainable, healthy substitute for the home. It can be used to create a spa-rub to moisturize skin for at-home pampering and the oil also has a light, natural taste that adds enticing flavor to dishes, both savory and sweet. Launched in 2009,…

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St. John salon treats women to some rest, relaxation

Crystal Jones, of Griffith, right, chats with stylist Sandy Sut on Monday at Identity Hair Design in St. John. Jones was among the six women to receive spa treatments Monday.

St. John salon treats women to some rest, relaxation

Vicki Quiroga preps Anna Ortiz, of Merrillville, for a shampoo Monday at Identity Hair Design in St. John. Ortiz was among six women treated to a full day of spa services.

St. John salon treats women to some rest, relaxation

Vanessa Majewski styles Dyer resident Roseann Boeker's hair Monday at Identity Hair Design in St. John. Boeker was among six women treated to a spa day.

St. John salon treats women to some rest, relaxation

Krissy Vanderwoude applies makeup for Stephanie Shelbourne, of Griffith, on Monday at Identity Hair Design in St. John. Shelbourne and five other women were nominated by friends for a full-day spa treatments at the salon. Shelbourne recently lost her 3-year-old son, Adler, to cancer.

St. John salon treats women to some rest, relaxation

Valparaiso resident Rebecca McCarty gets her hair styled by Vicki Quiroga on Monday at Identity Hair Design in St. John. McCarty, who was treated to a spa day Monday, lost her 2-year-old daughter, Miranda Skye Jackson, to leukemia in October.

At Home: I can't believe it's tile

I can't believe it's not wood: It's porcelain with the look and texture of rustic, reclaimed wood (www.settecento.com ). The tile line, called Lodge, works well in areas like this pool surround, where wood would look nice but the real thing is impractical.

Design and details: Chicago's JW Marriott

The JW Marriott hotel is ready to welcome arriving guests when Indy hosts Super Bowl 2012. Not to be outdone, the new Chicago JW Marriott is just as busy, and celebrating its one-year anniversary.

Design and Details: From architecture to the service, Chicago JW Marriott welcoming guests to new experience

It was March when Dean and Bruce White's new, impressive, blue-glass, high-rise hotel, officially opened as the newest addition to the Indianapolis skyline.

Peninsula Chicago celebrating 10 years as hotel haven with Hong Kong connection

The imposing entrance stone statues have become landmarks off East Superior Avenue in Chicago since arriving a decade ago.

Bill Boyd and Beauties

The newly expanded Blue Chip Casino Hotel Tower opened in January 2009 with the new hotel and spa ribbon cutting honors courtesy of Bill Boyd, executive chairman and founder of Boyd Gaming, the Blue Chip parent company, shown framed for the occasion by two casino showgirls.

Belterra Resort

Belterra Resort, Spa and Casino, located in tiny Florence, Ind., offers fun for both adults and families looking for a unique Hoosier destination getaway.

ONE-TANK TRIP: Belterra Casino Resort & Spa, in Florence, Ind., is a cornfield oasis destination

At the southern tip of Indiana, where the states of Ohio and Kentucky meet along the Ohio River, there's an oasis in the Hoosier heartland to keep the entire family entertained.