10 Tips for a Successful Spa Party at Home

Throwing a spa party has become a very popular way to get together with friends, and it is a great way to pamper yourself. Here are ten spa party tips that will make your party a hit.

1.Invitations for a spa party can be made easily by printing them out on your computer, and this way you can personalize the invitations. Remember to tell the guests to get ready for a day of relaxation.

2.The décor of a spa party must be peaceful and relaxed. So remove clutter from your home. Soothing music, scented candles, and flowers should be arranged all over for a pretty and calm atmosphere. Pillows are a must have for comfort so have a bunch on hand.

3.Decide what spa treatments you will like to do at your party. There are a lot of choices so pick what suits your needs and wants best. I find the easiest at home spa party treatments are pedicures, manicures, and facials.

4.After this is decided you will need to gather your ingredients. For a manicures and pedicures you will need something to soak feet and hands in, lotion to smooth skin, something for buffing feet, and various nail polishes and nail filing tools. Set these items up for each individual in a particular spot. This way they can relax and not have to move around too much.

5.For facials have different masks for different skin types available. You can also have your guests make there own masks as souvenirs to take home if you are feeling crafty. There are many recipes for homemade face masks, and the ingredients needed are inexpensive and easy to find.

6.Having tea, wine, and cold water is also a good idea during these parties because you want your guests to feel calm, refreshed, and relaxed. Remember to keep these things out near the area you will be resting in so you will not have to walk around too much.

7.Towels are extremely important for a spa party. You will need towels for feet, hands, and faces so stock up on soft fuzzy towels of various sizes. When doing facials I like to dampen my face towels, and stick them in the microwave for a couple of seconds. This warms the towel and opens your pores so the facial masks can really penetrate.

8.When throwing your spa party you must consider having a professional nail artist come in or having your guest help each other. If you can afford hiring a beautician this will work great, but if not have your guests pair up and exchange pedicures and manicures.

9.For a spa party simple and light food is required. A spa party tip that I have found very useful is making food the night or morning before the party. This removes stress from the party, and allows the host to have a pleasant time. Simply make some salads and fruit and vegetable platters and set them out before the party starts. Your guests will love the fresh ingredients and they will not end up feeling too full.

10.Gift bags for spa parties are fun and easy, and what woman doesn't love bringing home new beauty supplies. Simple fill little bags with extra face towels, lip balms, lotions, and other inexpensive bath and beauty items. This way your guest will feel relaxed at home as well.

Spa parties are a great way to relax and bond with your buddies after a stressful week, so why not throw your own spa party with the help of these tips!

Green Garden Crafts: Stepping Stones

 

Garden crafts should be green, and there are so many fun garden crafts that are easy and eco-friendly. You can use broken dishes and pottery, leaves, and bottles to make stepping stones, and these green garden crafts is inexpensive and uses recycled items.

Broken Dishes and Pottery

Making a stepping stone for your green garden can be done uniquely with broken dishes, plaster, outdoor paint, and a plastic plate. Start by making a fun pattern, design, or shape with the broken bits of pottery and dishes.

Then mix the plaster according to directions and pour it onto the plate. Allow for some room to add the broken pieces and place them gently into the plaster. Allow the entire creation to dry before painting it. This green craft will make a lovely stepping stone for your garden.

Leaves

Using leaves to make a unique imprint on plaster is a great way to design a stepping stone for your garden. For this green craft you need plaster, outdoor paint, leaves, a paintbrush, and a plastic plate. Start this green craft by pouring the plaster onto the plate; then arrange the leaves in any design or pattern you like.

Allow the plaster to dry thoroughly, remove the stepping stone from the plate. The leaves will come off of the stepping stone easily. Use the outdoor paint to add details to the stepping tone, and seal it with an outdoor sealer spray if you like. This green craft is a great way to make a stepping stone for interest in your garden.

Bottles

When creating green crafts for your garden you should consider using glass bottles. For this garden craft you will need a few glass bottles, a disposable plastic food container, plaster, and outdoor clear sealer spray.

Start this craft by breaking the glass bottle; this can be done safely by wrapping the bottle in a piece of rug or carpet and hitting it with a hammer. After you have your broken glass you should mix the plaster and pour it into the container. If you are making a very high stepping stone you can add a bottle to the center if you like, but make sure to use less plaster to start.

Use the broken glass pieces to make a mosaic in the top of the plaster; remember to create whatever design you like and pay attention to negative space. When the plaster has dried spray it with the sealer, and place this green stepping stone craft in your garden.

Stepping stones are a great green craft for your garden, and once you start making them you will find new items of interest to make stepping stones with as well. Enjoy these crafts and happy spring!

3 DIY Kitchen Window Treatments

 

Adding a nice window treatment to your kitchen can really brighten up the mood, and it is easy and fun to do on your own. Making your own kitchen window treatment can be inexpensive as well as personal. Here are three methods for making your own perfect window treatment.

For a thrifty and resourceful kitchen curtain simply pick out two kitchen dish towels that are long enough and wide enough to cover your window. Next find a think piece of ribbon that matches your towels and your kitchen. Fold the ribbon in half and attach it to the towel on the top. This will create a pocket to stick a curtain rod through. You can sew the folded ribbon to the towel or you can glue it. The hem tape that you iron to activate also works well for this project. You can add fake flowers, more ribbon, buttons, or other embellishments to the curtains if you like. Finally string the curtains on the rods and hang.

Another fun and unique kitchen window treatment requires the use of scarves. You can use several pretty scarves, or you can simply use one. If you are using one scarf you can fold it to make a triangle and hang the corners through the hooks for the curtain rod. If you have a couple more scraves that are long braid or twist them together in the middle and drape around the window. Let the ends hang loose for a dramatic effect.

For a very personal and attractive look utilizes handkerchiefs or bandanas. You can use many different colors and patterns to make this window treatment even more exciting. Simply tie the end of each handkerchief around a curtain hook and string onto the curtain rod. For another neat handkerchief look fold the handkerchief into a triangle and tie one end of a handkerchief to a curtain hook. Next tie the other end to another curtain hook, but also tie the end of another folded handkerchief to that hook. Continue until you make a chain slightly bigger than your window. Finally finish the window treatment by stringing the hooks onto the curtain rod and hanging it.

Creating a fresh look in your kitchen is as simple as creating your own custom window treatment, and these three ideas will help you get started on renewing your kitchens appeal. The techniques you have learned here will inspire and delight you and your kitchen guests for long to come. So go get crafty!