Mom’s Money

Mom Needs A Day At The Spa - But On A Budget?

Okay, Mom, it’s the middle of the winter, your hands are chapped, your skin is dry, the tension of the long, hard days have you just about in tears.  I feel your pain.  Every Mom should be fortunate enough to spend a day or two when needed at a luxury spa.  But, most of us can’t afford that particular luxury.  We’re trying to put food on the table and keep our family clothed.  How is it possible to spend a few moments pampering ourselves without the expense?

Our Mothers and Grandmothers felt the same need for a little rest and relaxation on occasion.  They, too, suffered from the long days and endless hours of taking care of a family.  However, they may have been a little wiser when it comes to finding ways to pamper themselves on a budget.  They looked at everyday household products to soothe away dry skin and stress.  Grandma may have gotten that lustrous head of hair not by using expensive spa products, but by smoothing mayonnaise into her hair a couple times each month.  When Mom removed her eye makeup, she probably did so with a cotton ball soaked in olive oil, not an expensive eye makeup remover.

Some other products you may already be familiar with, like cucumber slices to soothe your tired eyes.  But, have you ever used baking soda to wash your face?  How about a little honey or egg white masque?  One of my all time favorites is a milk bath.  No, you don’t have to go out and buy gallons and gallons of milk, just a little powdered milk added to your bath water will do the trick.  Or you may enjoy soaking in a bath steeped with green tea.

Exfoliating is another favorite pampering treat.  Although we wash our face and bodies every day, we don’t get the same cleansing and invigorating feeling we get when exfoliating.  Using natural products like grapefruit and salt makes this particular spa experience inexpensive and fragrant.

There are many household products that are suitable for your spa experience at home.  I am particularly fond of the edible items because I trust them.  If you can eat it, you can put it on your skin.  Take a minute for yourself today and give at least one of these ideas a try.