How to Make Your Own Spa Day For Free Or Almost Free

Everyone needs a little less stress, and a spa day is a great way to relieve it. In today’s economy, who can afford it? There are so many people losing their jobs that it’s hard to find ways to de-stress that doesn’t use a lot of money. One thing that I like to do is create my own spa day at home. Here are 11 things you need to do to make it a wonderful day.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• You’ll need: scented candles, facial scrub, moisturizers, loofah, exfoliator, shea butter or your favorite moisturizer, your favorite foods, junk food and movies.

1. Clear your schedule, turn off the phone, and put on a relaxing cd. Make sure that you arrange for anyone who is a distraction to be away from home. Remember the only rule for the day is to rest, relax and spoil yourself.

2. Pull out your scented candles, put them all around the room and light them.

3. Grab your favorite breakfast, and take your time eating a leisurely breakfast. If your like me, most of your breakfasts are eaten on the run or as your driving in the car.

4. Take a nice, long, hot, relaxing bath. Add some essential oils to the water to relax you even more. Put cucumber slices on your eyes and just soak for a while. Once you get out pull your hair back into a hair clip. Moisturize your skin.

5. Exfoliate and moisturize your face.

6. Give yourself a manicure. Take the time to really pamper your hands.

7. Soak your feet in water with Epson salt, and scrub off all of the dead skin. Give yourself a pedicure. I love to use shea butter on my feet and hands. I’ve always had a problem with severe dry skin, and the shea butter keeps my feet from getting dry or cracking at all.

8. Eat your favorite kind of comfort food for lunch.

9. Pull out your favorite mushy love story or drama – you know – the ones your husband and / or children hate to watch. Kick back on the sofa, pull out your favorite throw, tissues (if necessary for your movie), junk food and enjoy.

10. Really relax, and leave the guilt of taking time for yourself behind. Take a nap or just read a good book.

11. End your day on a relaxing note, call and have food delivered or pull something instant out of the freezer. The next day you’ll feel refreshed, energized and ready to face the world.

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on 6/8/2009 Great ideas! I think I will use this soon!!

[edieness]

on 5/19/2009 Great ideas. 5*