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Pamper the Stress Away

Let’s face it, planning a wedding requires lots of time and energy and no one is limitless. There comes a time where WE need pampering (brides as well as the groom or the mom!). Here are a few simple pampering ideas that don’t cost much but can be “oh so pleasurable.” You can even invite your groom to join you and treat each other.

• Spend a Day at the Spa
  Try this easy-to-whip-up summer skin smoother for an at-home spa experience:
  • 1 ripe organic mango
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup Sugar In the Raw

Mash up half of the mango with a fork until smooth. Stir in honey and olive oil until blended. Add sugar. While in the shower, massage mixture onto dry skin, including the neck and face. Allow the masque to remain on the body for several minutes to smooth and soften the skin. Rinse off with warm water and lightly dry the skin.

• Give Yourself a Foot Massage
  Who knew about all the nerve endings in our feet! Purchase a foot massage cream from either Bath & Body Works or The Body Shop and rub it into your feet while you watch your favorite show. Better yet, have him rub your feet for you! When you’re done, cover your feet in socks so that they can continue to soak in the cream.
• Nothing that a glass of wine, fruit, cheese and a good book can’t cure!
  Some days you just want scream! Today, if you scream in your house or yard or in public then you’re liable to get the wrong kind of attention. So, just grab an hour (or two) and shut out the world. Fix yourself a treat - whatever that is. Turn up your favorite music to escape. Don’t answer the phone (and don’t get on the phone to talk!). Slow down and grab a favorite book or movie and escape. Even better? Take the music, treats and book and ease into a luxuriating bubble bath.

None of the above is brain surgery. We all know what we need to do to pamper ourselves, we just need to give ourselves permission to shut out the world for a few hours and do it! When you do? Everyone benefits … you, your honey and others in your sphere. (Editor’s note: continue to do this once you are married and especially if you have kids.).

One Comment on “Pamper the Stress Away”

• Stacey August 27th, 2009 6:37 pm

  Brides are always stressed out, never have met one that is not-so all of these suggestions are just another great recipe for great relief!

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