I've been away for a moment bit now I'm back! This was a rough week for me and while I have a spa appointment booked for spa-week (which the blog entry I started a week ago and haven't finished is about...and back to reviewing spas) tonight I needed a little relaxation in the peace and quite of my own home.
For those times when your money is funny and can't make it to the spa, or if you'd rather spend your hard earned money on something else - there's always the personal and private home spa!
It's virtually free - other than what you purchase to make your spa-experience special!
For me "spa-ing" at home is a perfect quite ritual which includes candles, music, a book (or my IPad) and a great bottle of vino!
Last year I went to Napa Valley and fell in love with some of the wineries there. So much so - I shipped back some of my favorites! One of my favorite spots was
http://www.domainecarneros.com/index.cfm one of the few wineries run by women!
I came away with a great bottle of Pino Noir (along with a whole lot more!) and wonderful memories!
You too can create your own home spa with a variety of items:
1. Do you use scented creams, body lotions, bath salts, shower gels? All those items help to create a great spa experience! Many love the items at Bath and Body Works (as do I). Start with the scents you (or who ever you are "spa-ing" with - since it's much more fun together!) love. Familiarity is always a great thing :) Here's some of my favorites..
2. Be daring... different - try a scent you would never try!
3. Keep in mind the health benefits to "spa-ing". While it makes you feel good, it also reduce stress as do a variety of scents. Look for Lavender scents (Disclaimer: I HATE lavender) But it does reduce stress....I prefer Eucalyptus which is also another stress reducer....
4. Use your best wine Goblets for a fabulous experience! Treat yourself special! Use that stem ware you never want to use!
5. Get a home spa kit! This one my bestie gave me which comes with all kinds of spa goodies...including shoes!
Whatever you decide - take the time to relax and enjoy your own home spa your own way!
Ciao!
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