Whether you’re looking to save money or just want to indulge in self-care in the comfort of your own home, here are some tips for having the perfect at-home spa day. Set the Mood Put on a comfy robe. Diffuse lavender essential oils for relaxation. Play spa music. Dim the lights. Make yourself a cup of tea, a smoothie,…
This massage candle creates an oil that feels wonderful and warm. It is better than any massage oil I’ve found as far as gliding goes, and it’s warm, which makes it feel even better. Just light the candle, let the top bit melt, and pour it on the person you’re giving the massage to. What You’ll Need Empty glass container…
It is better and healthier for your hair to only wash your hair once a week. Why you shouldn’t wash your hair every day: It strips your hair of its natural oils. It can cause your hair to be dry and brittle, leading to more split ends and dandruff. It can cause your hair to be more oily when your…
There has been a lot of talk about icing one’s face lately, but it’s far from new. Marilyn Monroe was known to use a facial ice bath. The simplest way to ice your face is to wrap an ice cube in a thin cloth and rub your face with it. Some of the purported benefits include: soothing acne, reducing signs…
On a trip to Las Vegas, we saw a store in Fashion Show Mall that did fish pedicures. We decided it sounded like fun, since we had seen these pedicures on the Discovery Channel. This practice originated in Thailand and is popular in various parts of the world. We enjoyed our first fish pedicure. It felt very funny at first…
When I was looking for alternatives to Botox, I decided to try Korean face massage. I thought that if relaxing the muscles of your face makes people look younger when they get Botox, massaging the muscles of your face would have a similar effect, but more naturally. I was right. After doing the massage five days per week for about…
Over the years, I have tried many methods of whitening my teeth at home, including whitening strips, whitening trays, whitening pens, and activated charcoal. I never got my teeth quite as white as I wanted them. I recently decided to get my teeth professionally whitened because I heard that a dentist could give you a stronger, more thorough whitening, and…
The last time my mom went to get her nails done, she called me very excited to tell me that she had gotten the new catseye style of nail. So, out of curiosity, I asked her to text me a picture of her nails. The effect was gorgeous. She was so happy with her new nails that I felt that…
Although I have a variety of perfumes and body sprays in various pricepoints, my husband’s favorite is still the one that I make myself. It’s a clean, fresh scent that is great for daytime, or any time you need a quick refresh. Add 1 Tbsp witch hazel to 5-oz glass spray bottle. Add 50 drops bamboo essential oil. Add 20…
I wanted longer lashes, but I did not want to get lash extensions, because the last time I got lash extensions, I promptly sweat them off in a hot yoga class, and I knew that my lifestyle, which includes swimming, is not conducive to long-lasting eyelash extensions. So, I needed a way to grow my natural lashes, which wouldn’t be…