Going to the spa is a fun and relaxing way to treat yourself. Unfortunately, it’s not exactly budget-friendly.
Of course, you can find ways to go to the spa on a budget (Groupon, coupons, or just save up and make it a priority), but you can also make a spa day at home when you want to relax and don’t want to shell out the big bucks.
This isn’t a totally free activity, but you can do a spa day at home for a pretty low budget.
Set the Area
You need to do the bulk of your spa day in an uncluttered, relaxing room. This can either be your bathroom or, if your bathroom is small, the bathroom and another room. Spend some time cleaning it up and taking out all the “extra stuff. If you are a parent, take out all the bath toys and kid-related paraphernalia. It’s not relaxing to take a bath with a rubber ducky.
Dim the Lights
Darkness can hide a lot of flaws and can make a whole room seem calming. Light lots of candles around to give it an ambience.
Make It Smell Nice
Part of the spa experience is having a pleasant-smelling room. Use a diffuser or other scents to make your room smell nice. If you don’t like artificial scents, then make a simmer pot so you can have some nice-smelling, natural smells.
Get Dressed
or rather undressed. Even though you are at home, whip out the robe, the headband, and the flip-flops. Get in the mode!
Turn on Music
Put some spa music on low and let it play. You can easily find some playlists on Spotify or YouTube if you want.
Make Lemon or Cucumber Water
Part of the spa experience is getting a nice cold drink of lemon water. This is ridiculously easy to make yourself. Just make a whole pitcher so you can keep refilling your cup.
Put on a Face Mask
Face masks are a great way to treat your skin and are very spa-worthy. You can buy them cheaply at the store (check your local Dollar Store), or you can make your own pretty easily.
Plan Your Treatments
You can’t do all the treatments at home, but you can do quite a few. Either buy some cheap ones at the store or make some of my favorite DIY recipes.
Take a Bath
Run a bath with very hot water to make yourself a steam room. You can put it in the salts and oils and just relax. Don’t forget to take a drink with you.
Get Some Free Samples.
Many companies will send out small samples of their products. While this might not be enough for everyday use, it is the perfect thing to use for a fun spa day. Look up your favorite brand and some new ones, and like and follow their social media posts. This usually can trigger a targeted ad for a free sample.
