Ideas for Spa Baskets

Spa baskets bring the experience of being at a spa to the home.

Spa baskets can serve as party favors or gifts for special occasions. Purchase bath salts, nail polish, facial scrubs and other spa-related items to include in the baskets. Select scents that are relaxing such as lavender or vanilla or have guests make their own scented salts or lotions to use at home. Whether you create baskets yourself or invite guests to, they will appreciate the chance to take some of the spa experience home.

Bridal Gift Basket

If you are planning a bridal shower or bachelorette party with a spa theme, ask guests to bring an item to contribute to a gift basket for the bride. Leave the basket at a central location and have guests place their item into the basket as they arrive. Scented lotions, candles and bubble bath are essential for a spa basket. Assign the items to guests or have them bring items they think the bride will enjoy. At the end of the shower. Present the basket to the bride.

Spa Basket Favors

For a spa party, instead of assembling favors yourself have guests make their own. Set a table with baskets and mini bottles of spa goodies such as lotions, bath salts and loofahs. Invite guests before they leave to assemble baskets with the items on the table. If possible, have samples of the items for guests to try during the party.

DIY Spa Baskets

In your home, design stations for friends to make their own bath salts and face scrubs. As they arrive, present the guests with a basket and invite them to start making their own spa materials to take home. Each station should have small bottles or jars to hold the salts and scrubs along with directions on how to mix the ingredients. Make enough copies of the recipes for guests to take home.

At-Home Basket

For family or friends having a difficult time, make a gift basket filled with spa items. Include a CD of relaxing music, candles and face scrub. Include a journal and pen with an encouraging note to use the spa time to let go of all of the bottle up emotions or events that are the source of the stress. If possible, add a gift certificate to a local spa for the both of you to the basket.

References

• Younique Wedding Ideas: Bridal Shower Theme Ideas - Make Them Unique
• Sunset: 7 Easy Projects for 3 DIY Christmas and Holiday Gift Baskets

Resources

• Craft Bits: Bath and Body Crafts
• Spa Index: How to Host a Spa Party by SpaIndex