Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Having a Spa Party Night at Home

By Darla Cruise

It is really good for women to get together with their friend and offer each other the kind of support that they just cannot get from the men in their lives. Women really like to talk things out, for instance, and men often just don't understand that. That is when bonding with girlfriends becomes not only handy, but, also vital to our mental health. Spending time together just hanging out and understanding each other is really good for us.

Here are some ideas to get you started, if you've decided to have a Girl's Night In - At Home Spa with your girlfriends. The atmosphere is very important and may be one of the first things you want to consider. It would definitely help to make sure the rest of the family had someplace else to be, so that you and your friends would be alone, without distractions. You can make the main room you and your girlfriends will be in absolutely soothing by dimming the lights, lighting some candles around the room and playing some nice relaxing music. Make sure that there are plenty of comfortable places for everyone to sit.

Ask your girlfriends to all bring some supplies of their own for the pampering part of your Home Spa. They might want to bring supplies for fixing up their fingernails, some makeup, and maybe a facial mask. You could even do each other's hair, so make sure they bring brushes and supplies for that, too. Another important thing for everyone to bring is a pillow and maybe a blanket for the relaxation part of your spa.

You can serve smoothies and dark chocolate as your friends begin to arrive and you are sitting around waiting for everyone to get there. You could also read women's magazines together at this time. You definitely want to make sure that they are positive magazines, though, and not mud-slinging gossip rags, since this is meant to be a positive, uplifting experience.

You can start your at-home spa by fixing each other's hair and nails. A facial mask would be great after that and then apply makeup for each other. A progressive body relaxation CD would be awesome to turn on next to get everyone completely relaxed. You and your friends all find a comfortable spot and you all relax to the words and sounds of the CD. You are all going to feel refreshed and ready to face the world again by the end of your evening together! Don't forget to make a date for your next spa at one of the other girl's houses. Making this a regular event is sure to keep you all feeling great! - 15438

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