Buddha Nose Body Treats for a stress-free holiday

A quick shout out that Buddha Nose is now available at De-Stress!

After a long day, doesn't a warm bath set the stage for a peaceful, restorative night's sleep by signaling your body that it's time to rest. We encourage you to enhance your experience by indulging in our spa-inspired find, Buddha Nose Body Treat that will definitely nourish your body and spirit.

After a warm soak, I love to wrap myself in a comfy robe and a cozy foot mule for a truly soothing evening ritual. A soy candle fills my room with a calming scent of lavender to really take me to that blissful space.

Meditation Bath Salts Be still and breathe. Quiet the mind and concentrate on nothing.

Happy soaking!

reasons why I home spa

By now it's probably no secret that I love pampering. It wasn't always in me... I actually shyed away from things that brought attention to myself. And even more so I shyed away from pricey spas. But now I might indulge only on occasion but home is where I'm most comfortable in integrating my spa routines.

I find the wonderful thing about getting older is becoming more in tune with our Self. That means, taking time out for us. Pampering should be as beneficial as reading a book, eating healthy and even walking your dog (shame on you if you're not!). It's up there with my peace, health, balance, my overall wellness.

As we head into the holidays be aware of how you're feeling and listen to what your body is telling you. What does it need? More TLC? A salt scrub perhaps? Make home spa'ing within your reach so that it's practical for you, your lifestyle and your wallet. I challenge you to get creative and use the ingredients in your cupboard right now. Take a look at Inside the Spa Pantry for creative practical home spa recipes.

I love this quote by Anais Nin "I go in to come out". It sums up why I take spa moments no matter how busy life gets. As the week goes by, I challenge you to just listen to your inner spa diva and give it the attention you deserve.

If you have a favorite recipe, I'm eager to hear about it to share with others.

Happy Spa'ing.

Girls Spa Day

A few weeks ago I had this self-indulgent idea for "Girls Spa Day" to serve a dual purpose of connecting with friends and pampering ourselves silly, but some were lacking in funds for such lavish professional spa treatments, nonetheless they loved the idea.

One could say that being short on cash does get the creative juices flowing. So, in order to pamper our inner divas we decided on a spa evening in someone's home (this time mine, minus the dog and husband!), complete with necessary pampering tools. I brought out all of my favorite spa products, like lotions, scrubs, facials, candles, music, pedi accessories, etcetera and everyone brought their robes and slippers. To top off the night, we enjoyed a glass of vino while giggling our worries and responsibilities away. The outcome... feeling connected in spirit and pampering ourselves to total bliss.

I would like to invite you to start your own traditions reconnecting with friends. We have now committed to spa night 3 times a year, alternating homes of course. It's something we can all look forward to in anticipation.