At home Spa Day with the Girls!

My best friend called me yesterday and told me she wanted to plan something with girls, but wasn't exactly sure what to do. I thought about it for a minute and suggested; restaurant? 'No, been there-done that' Movies? 'Boooring.' Ah-ha! Spa? However, that idea was followed by my friend declining, because of all of us being in a position to hold onto the extra coins. Damit! What are we going to do that involves relaxing, penny pinching and still having a ball? Immediately I thought to my self, "of course!". We could do an 'at home spa day'. That way we can sit at home, gossip, drink wine, keep ourselves on a budget and look cute.

I have so many ideas and I though I could share some of them with you guys, so that you can do the same with your girlfriends. Here's our itinerary:

Step 1: We're going to start by setting the mood. By creating one area in your home that has a relaxed feel will tell your guest where everything is going to happen. In that space you can gather, eat and hang out. Offer everything from signature wines, water, iced-teas, and finger foods! Be sure to have some mellow music playing. It can be instrumental or even my favorite Shade.

* Light unscented or scented candles but, be sure to make sure it's a scent that everyone would like. This will create a very tranquil and peaceful feeling.

* Provide flavored ice cubes. Simply grate the peels from a lemon, lime or an orange  and place the shavings inside the ice cube tray. Fill it up with water as usual and add a few drops of juice from each fruit. This will offer a tint of flavor. 

* Take any extra juice from your fruit and put it in the sink filled with Hot water. Soak washcloths inside the water for 20 minutes and then squeeze out any excess water. Throw them in the dryer and you have scented towels! 

* Either hire an esthetician (if you have the funds) or decide who will take on the roll. Maybe even the hostess? Give massages. Take turns giving one another foot and hand massages, facials and pedicures.

Step 3: Create the menu! Have a selection of things for your friends to choose from including, finger foods, smoothies and fruit. Include the drink list as well and offer teas and coffee. (you can be creative and use construction paper!)


Step 4: Create a playlist. Put together a playlist that can have everyone relaxing. (Buy a dollar blank cd and burn it off your computer!)


Step 5: Set up the facial area. Make sure you have your area near a sink and next to a mirror to hear that 'wow!' factor


Step 6: Buy small take home bag. When you guys are done making your masks, scrubs, lotions, facial cleanser make sure you have little bags that your friends can put their creations in. You can even add loofahs, sleeping mask and small tin candles. (you can buy cheap containers and bottles from the dollar store)

Spa days are fun and a great way to bond with your friends. Everything i've mentioned can easily cost you under $50-$60 dollars and if you have 5-6 friends that's $10 dollars each to get suppies and ingredients! Ask everyone to bring a bottle of nail polish and you've got yourselves a date!

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