At-Home Spa Day For Mom
No one deserves a day of pampering more than mom! Spoil mom this Mother’s Day by using these fun ideas and printables.
Set The Scene
Pick a quiet and peaceful room in your home for Mom’s spa day. Print out the page below and tape it to the door so everyone knows this is Mom’s special place. Fill in the “services” your spa will be offering on the blank service page and hand it to Mom before she enters.
Here are some tips for making the space extra special:
Play some peaceful music, try this playlist here: https://youtu.be/QZbuj3RJcjI
Dim the lights and hang up some twinkle lights or light some candles
Whether a bed, chair, or pillows on the floor—make a soft space for Mom to relax
Spa Snacks
These simple snacks are kid friendly and a great way to get your kids involved with setting up Mom’s special day.
Fruit Infused Water
Set out a pitcher with some infused ice water. Try adding cucumber, lemon and fresh mint leaves or for a more fruity version, mix in sliced oranges and strawberries.
Tea Sandwiches
These delicate little sandwiches are the perfect light snack for a spa day. The best part is your kids will have fun making (and eating) them too!
Fruit Kabobs
Sweet, fresh, simple and pretty to look at, these kabobs would be a fun activity to have the kids help make!
Special Treatments
1) Yogurt & Turmeric Face Mask
What you’ll need:
1 tbsp of Greek yogurt
1 tbsp of honey
1 1/2 tsp of ground turmeric.
Directions:
Put the Greek yogurt in a bowl. Add 1 tbsp. honey. Add 1 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric. Apply evenly to a clean face, leave on for 5 minutes, then wipe off with a damp towel.
(from rachaelraymag.com)
2) Relaxing Foot Soak
What you’ll need:
1 cup of Epsom salt
1 peppermint tea bag
1 chamomile tea bag
1 basin of water
Directions:
Fill a basin with warm water and add the Epsom salts and tea bags. Soak feet for 30 minutes.
(from totalbeauty.com)
3) Sugar Scrub
Get a small mason jar or any small container with a lid and make this special spa-themed gift for Mom. Print out the label here and glue it to the container for an extra special touch.
What you’ll need:
1 cup of sugar
1/2 cup of coconut oil
A few drops of essential oil or the zest from citrus fruits.
Directions:
Let the coconut oil reach room temperature and then mix it with the ingredients above before storing in an air-tight container. Scrub should be good for 1-2 months.