The Spa Party Blog

4.07.2010

News Alert

For anyone that may be wondering, I have not fallen off the face of the earth. In fact, this month marks my first blogaversary. I'm still super excited about the Spa Party Blog and have lots more ideas to share. It seems however, since the beginning of the year that I've had a hard time fitting it all in. Thanks for those of you that subscribe for hanging in there with me while I try to find the magic formula.




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3.27.2010

Bath Goodies Dessert Bar

Some time ago, I came up with what I thought was the ingenious idea of having a dessert bar filled with bath goodies, rather than edible treats. Since I'd like for people to hire me to design spa events for them there are some ideas which I put on the "not to blog about just yet" list. BUT, I just came across a great article written in the online magazine Nonpareil, where they give tips, recipes and templates that allow you to create a DIY spa dessert bar, and I had to share it.


                                                                    Photo: Nonpareil Magazine

Since the cat is out of the bag, I might as well chime in with some great picks for a spa themed dessert bar



1. Hand Candies
2. Milk & Cookeez
3. FrenchMacaron Soaps & Solid Sugar Scrub Cubes tutorial by Naiad Soap Arts
4. Mini Towel Cake favors
5. Ice Cream Sandwich Pumice Stone
6. Soap Cakes



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3.22.2010

K.I.S.S- Dresses & Bows

I thought I'd kick the week off with a quick K.I.S.S. Here are two Springy DIY projects


Learn how to make these cute napkin dresses via How Does She


 and learn how to make these cute ribbon pomanders via Ruffled


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Spa for a Steal!

"Living the Spa Lifestyle" doesn't have to be expensive. Especially if you have great timing.

If your a New Yorker, or plan on visiting, be sure to check out Spa Sally's $25 Tuesdays. Each week she features a NY area spa that is offering one treatment for only $25 (which is usually about 50% off the normal price), you only have one day to purchase the package via Spa Sally, but have a whole year to cash it in. Want to get more bang for your buck, choose one of the upgraded packages for more discounted treatments.

For instance tomorrow's (3/23) featured spa is Praba:

 for $25 receive their 50 min aromatherapy facial which includes a deep cleansing, steam, massage, extraction, and mask. normally priced at $50

or Upgrade for $50 and receive the starter facial which includes a deep cleansing, steam, massage, extraction, and mask. Then enjoy a 30 min full body massage and leave looking amazing with a henna mandala tattoo. 90 mins normally $90.

or  for $75 get the starter facial which includes a deep cleansing, steam, massage, extraction, and mask. Then enjoy a 30 min full body massage. The real treat is the foot therapy which softens, nourishes, and heals odor and rough, tired feet with therapeutic oils, glycolic fruit acids with foot scrub and mask, massage, and hot towel wrap. 2 hours normally $120.


Nowhere near NY, not to worry, Spa Week occurs each Spring & Fall all across the country, and gives you the opportunity to take advantage of $50 spa treatments. Spring Spa Week is quickly approaching (April 12-18th) so visit today to find a spa in your area and book your appointment. In my neck of the woods, Spa Week is overlapping with South Jersey's Restaurant week , which is only days after my 5th wedding anniversary.

If I haven't convinced you, watch Michelle Joni, Spa Weeks social media director, explain the event while she indulges in a spa crawl (who wouldn't want that job?)




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