This is the nineteenth day of our 31 Days of Living Well & Spending Zero challenge. Start with Day One here.
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Here we are, very nearly done with Week 3! Hopefully you’re feeling like you’ve learned a thing or two, you have a mild case of DIY fever, and you’ve been enjoying a productive few weeks of spending zero.
I know there have probably been more than a few difficult moments, but I hope you will be encouraged to know that we really are in the home stretch. Once again, I have to reiterate, you shouldn’t feel like you have to keep up with every single challenge, every single day. The objective here is to give you some resources and ideas for alternatives to reaching for the credit card or running to the store. It’s to help you get yourself into the savings mindset!
Today is going to be fun. This may surprise you, but I am a total spa girl! Back in the day, before I started blogging, I was the director of a large day spa in the Seattle area—yes, I actually managed a spa! Believe it or not, as part of my job description, I was required to receive regular spa treatments as part of employee evaluations and quality control. (In case you are wondering, yes, it was a pretty fun job!) I have to admit—there are times I really miss the days of frequent facials, massages, paraffin dips, and hair treatments!
We all deserve a spa day now and again—and it shouldn’t be expensive.
Tomorrow, we have a special treat in store, but today, your goal is to create at least one of these homemade spa treatments. Many of these ingredients you probably have at home. If you don’t have essential oils, you can always go with unscented versions. (If you’re interested in purchasing essential oils, I highly recommend Young Living, but be sure to wait until your month of no spending is over! You can find out more about essential oils and how to use them here.
I love that these can be created from stuff around the house and that they’re made to look so pretty! —Breanne
All of these treatments make great gifts as well, so make a double batch if you have the ingredients!
Who’d have thought you could treat yourself and someone else while spending zero?
These cute little oatmeal bath sachets can also be used in the shower. Oatmeal is great for soothing sensitive skin and helps add much-needed moisture during winter months.
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I love taking bubble baths—the more bubbles the better—but I can’t stand the artificial scents of most commercial bubble baths. This super-easy recipe uses a shampoo base. Try lavender for a relaxing bath. (It’s great for bedtime baths for your kids too!) Or you can try eucalyptus for a soothing bath when you’re sick.
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This luxurious scrub is both exfoliating and moisturizing, a perfect combination for the dry winter months. I love it with peppermint or eucalyptus essential oils, but lemon or bergamot is also very refreshing.
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My first thought when I saw this was “Christmas gifts!” So cute—I love them all! I’m definitely going to have to pick up some essential oils—I seriously want to make the salt scrub, like, today! How adorable are the oatmeal bath sachets?! —Alisha
This exfoliating mask is great for most skin types. It uses only three ingredients, but must be kept refrigerated, as it contains fresh yogurt. It should keep in the fridge for approximately one week.
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There you have it—four easy and luxurious recipes that use ingredients that you probably have on hand.
Your assignment is to create one homemade spa treatment today, then gather up any other relaxing bath supplies you already have and get ready for a spa day tomorrow! If you cleaned and organized your bathroom last week, you likely found some long-forgotten goodies like hotel lotions or fancy scented soap. Tomorrow you can put them to good use!
Finally, chill some water in the fridge (add some lemon, mint, or cucumber if you have any on hand), be sure your bathroom is clean, and get ready for some relaxation!
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Honey yogurt oatmeal mask sounds such a great idea! I have done yogurt mask before and I loved it. I am always looking for ways to use the items I already have at home and this is definitely now in my list, thanks :)