Hello all of you transformation Divas out there. Today I am writing to you about what I really like….. a nice, relaxing, hot soak. I don’t know about you but this little magic dip can be the difference in which Diva I will be either that night or the next morning. You see a bath is more that just a way to clean my body, a bath is a cleansing process, a way to wash away the little sticky residue life left for that day and contemplate the “bob and weave” for tomorrow. A bath can be a precursor to a night of love with my man or the finale to a hard day’s work and topped off with a good book and a nice drink (not necessarily the Adult kind!) it can mean lights out and rejuvenation for the next day. Water is healing so baths are just what the doctor ordered. I am writing you a prescription for tonight:
Get one bathroom… may not be as lavish as this but as long as you can sit comfortably and relax it will do. And of course don’t forgrt to clean it first and make sure the water is the right temp. No floaties or ER visits please!
Next get your tools together. I am a true Bath Connoisseur and I love bath stuff, but I will give some of my favorite basics:
A nice bubble bath to aid in the relaxation by stimulating the senses via touch and smell. Try one of these from Bath and Body Works Signature Collection ($9.50 each)are sure to do the trick and they are on sale now buy one get one 50%!
These are my favorite scents but you need to take a day and just smell every scent and there will be somthing that just tells you via the nose….. I need to relax! They have some nice effects on the skin, too!
If you are not that into the bubbles, try a bath oil and salt combo. Here is what I use when I need not just relaxation but a refresher:
Epsom Salt (click here to find out what this stuff can do)
and Avon Skin so Soft Bath Oil Original Scent (on sale at avon.com for $6.79). I love this for Summer baths because despite the sweet smell it keeps the bugs away!
For more glamorous divas who love to splurge, here is a little pricier version. Start with Aromatherapy bath salts from Bath and Body Works ($16.00 retail). I prefer the Eucalyptus/Speariment combo, but it comes in a lavender fragrance also. MMMMmmmmmmmm….now that is what I call relief!
I also love body oils to follow like these two that will have your baby whether 6’1 (you know, like a Denzel type) or 2’3 (better be your son or Katt Williams at that height) rubbing your skin and telling you how soft it is! Anyway the Neutrogena 16.9 oz size is about $14 retail and the Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Moisturizing Body Oil with Vitamin Eis about $6 retail. (Check CVS out for both) Use in or out of the tub …………especially nice in the shower.
As for soap everyone has thier preferance and since this is my blog here are my favorites. I like St. Ives Mineral Therapy Bodywashfor all over cleansing. Nice fresh smell and does wonders for my dry legs and feet. You can get it at CVS for about ($4 retail) and of course you pouf.. I love Chez Dollaire’s ($1 retail for two of them and they do the same thing your does for $5 retail for one…you can’t beat it)
Oh, I almost forgot a good book at and a nice bevvie are great company while you relax and a couple of soft sounds wouldn’t hurt either. The most important thing to remember is when it’s bath time, it’s your time so make it all about YOU!
-The Inexpensive Diva
July 30, 2008
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