One of the most iconic ways to treat yourself is with a spa day. There’s nothing like getting pampered with a professional massage or facial that leaves your skin baby soft. However, perhaps you can’t always get out to the spa, especially during the pandemic. You may also live too far away from the one you want to visit or not have the budget for it this month.
Instead, consider turning your home into a spa – for just you or for your friends. Follow these five steps to recreate the relaxing experience you crave.
1. Clean your house.
When you think about spa treatments, you might not picture vacuuming, window cleaning, or dishwashing. However, these chores are an important stepping stone towards your spa experience. A clean home is a relaxing home. When you settle into the tub for a bath, you won’t have to worry about the trash that needs to be taken out or the soap scum that is lining your shower. Plus, cleaning your space will make it feel bigger and smell nicer, which can lead to additional feelings of happiness and relaxation.
2. Keep the kids away from the home.
If you want to really relax during your spa day, find a way to keep your kids busy so you don’t have to be a parent while you enjoy a few at-home treatments. Your spouse can take them to a park for a few hours or they can spend an afternoon hanging out with friends that live nearby.
You can even plan your spa day around a time when you know they won’t be in the house, like if they have a slumber party with a friend or attend a sleepaway camp for a few weeks. Enjoy the peace and quiet of an empty house and set aside time for you.
3. Recreate aromatherapy treatments.
Aromatherapy in the form of candles, lotions, and essential oils is used by wellness professionals to help people destress and reclaim the positive energy they crave. This can be as simple as lighting a lavender candle in your home or creating a bubble bath with fragrant soapy water.
You may want to invest in some professional spa products that include body washes and face creams so you can really enjoy the day to yourself.
4. Recreate spa services.
You might not be able to recreate a deep tissue massage by a professional masseuse, but there are few common spa services you can try out yourself. For example, there are common facials you can do yourself with simple ingredients in your pantry. You can also learn to give yourself a pedicure – complete with a foot soak and soft slippers.
If you are enjoying the spa day with friends, take turns helping each other with these spa activities. One person can rest while the other offers to do the pampering.
5. Make your own acai bowls or smoothies.
Another key tenant of wellness is a healthy diet. Pick up a few items from the grocery store to create fun treats that you would enjoy at a spa. You can add pineapple, mango, berries, and other fruits to your cart for a fun smoothie, or add yogurt and granola for healthy power bowls.
These treats can be as simple or complex as you want them to be. The goal is to eat healthy foods that look good and taste delicious.
Your home spa day doesn’t have to be expensive or complex. Even lighting a candle and settling into a bath can help you turn your busy house into a relaxing sauna. Try a few of these tips next time you need a break and see how they work out.