Girlfriends, it's nearly sandal season. No one is quaking in their plushy socks and sensible shoes more than I, for I have gnarly feet (and not in the cool sense of the word).

I have always had dry, cracking heels. After years of trying many products to varying degrees of success (and yes, I was not always consistent with my foot care), I came to an important conclusion: I need a bi-weekly pedicure.

Too bad the chequebook disagreed. When I received Nuxe's Rêve de Miel Foot Cream for Very Dry and Damaged Feet, I was cautiously optimistic. After the first use, I was sold. The decadently rich formula soaked in quickly with a pleasing honey/oat scent that I much prefer over the all-too-common peppermint. Results were immediately noticeable, with a strong improvement over several days' use.

Now I am not waiting for sandal season. It turns out, my hubby doesn't like sandpaper feet between the 600-threadcounts any more than I do. (I still want a bi-monthly pedi, though. Is that... bad?)

Nuxe Rêve de Miel Ultra Comfortable Foot Cream is available at Shoppers Drug Mart and Amazon.com (and elsewhere) for around $20.