Yay for Friday! I’m so happy that Friday is finally here. I don’t know about you guys but I feel like this week lasted forever! Maybe it’s because it’s been kind of a weird week but it’s finally the weekend and I couldn’t be happier! I don’t have to many things to do this weekend but I always end up having a ton to do once the week starts. Anyone else have this problem?
One thing I really want to do is relax. It’s been such an amazing and exciting beginning of 2017. I knew this year was going to change a lot of things for me I just didn’t realize it was going to be all so quickly! Even though I am super excited and grateful for many opportunities coming my way I’m physically and mentally exhausted. I do work an 8-5 Monday-Friday, I have an internship, and I work on this blog. Of course, somewhere in there I manage to have some personal time but I just need a break! Who’s with me!?!
Today I’m talking all about relaxing and what I do to give myself a “me day”. If you follow me on Instagram, (which if you don’t follow me now at lovelysilvia) you saw my at home spa night/me night. It was so nice but I am not only wanting but needing another one ASAP!
So, first things first GLASS OF WINE! Nothing says a “me day” like a glass of wine! I can’t drink right now but soon enough I will be adding this back into my me day. The next thing I usually like to do is light up some candles and make a bath. If you’ve never taken a bath you must! They are so relaxing and there are a ton of great products that will help you achieve your own relaxing bath! I love to use Philosophy’s bubble bath gel and a Lush bath bombs!
Along with that I love to do a mask! There are so many great masks out and you can find one for just about anything! Some people love sheet masks (which are great) and some people love peeling masks (also amazing). One of my absolutely favorite masks is by Glam Glow! It is the SuperMud Mask and it’s perfect for clearing any breakouts or getting rid of gross black heads. If you have a big event coming up this mask is for you!
One of the last things I like to do is paint my nails. I know some people don’t like painting their nails but I love it! It’s one of my favorite things to do and I have so many colors. Some of my favorite brands are OPI, Essie, and China Glaze! If you haven’t tried these brands you must. They are amazing! My favorite colors are nude, browns, or light pinks.
Of course nothing beats a me day without a favorite show or a great book! I’m re-reading #GirlBoss because… aren’t we all? Still love the book the second time around!
I hope this gave many of you ideas for your next me/spa day! Have a great relaxing weekend and I’ll catch up with you on Monday!
XOXO,
Silvia M.
Summer Telban (@SummerTelban) says
At home spa days are the best – they’re so needed! So funny – I shared about Essie & China Glaze on the blog today, too!
Summer | http://www.coffeewithsummer.com
Silvia says
They are the best!
Janel says
What a great treat for yourself. My me days often consist of shopping and eating junk food. Once a year I find some excuse to go on a mini vacation on my own sans hubs/kids, it is the best ever!
Silvia says
That sounds like a great me day!
Anna says
I love a good at-home spa day! Especially when there’s face masks involved!
-Anna | http://www.fivefootandfabulous.com
Silvia says
I know aren’t face masks the best!?
Belle says
This is such a great idea! How I wish I’ll have the time to do this at home. With 2 toddlers always running around and screaming at home, it won’t be possible to do this. Lol
Belle | One Awesome Momma
Silvia says
Just try one! I promise it will do wonders 🙂
Jamie Beckham says
What a fun idea! I love having days like this, just relaxing and doing face masks!
xx, Jamie
Silvia says
They are wonderful!
McKenna Bleu says
Love your home spa day! I LOVE a good face mask!
Silvia says
Me too!
Annette Dattilo says
Great post! And I feel ya….I so need a break too! 😩 I have been wanting to get that book ‘Capture Your Style’ by Aimee Song. Is it good?
Have a great weekend girl! Xoxo
Silvia says
Thanks girl! And yes the book is good! It has some great tips.
workoutwithdi says
For me an at home spa day includes some kind of exfoliating. I have a sugar scrub for the shower which leaves me skin super soft then I add a cocoa butter to moisturize!
Silvia says
That sounds like a great at home day! I will have to try that.
Grace says
I am a huge supporter of at-home spa nights!!! love myself some bath bombs & face mask. xoxo
Silvia says
Right!? I love that there are so many to choose from.
Alix Maza says
What a fun post! I need to try that face mask.
Alix | http://www.apintsizedlifeblog.com
Silvia says
It’s so good! You should totally try it!
Elly Leavitt says
girl I am so with you. every great day includes at least one glass of wine 😉 I so need a relax day asap!
Silvia says
Haha I’ve been there! Time to destress!
Debra says
This sounds so relaxing, I swear I don’t do this enough. I need to spend more time just taking a break.
Silvia says
Even if you do one of these you will feel so much more relaxed!
Jennifer L Johnson says
A spa day at home is a great way to relax and recharge!!! So important to take time for yourself and to recharge yourself as well.
Silvia says
I couldn’t agree more with you!
Nicole Feliciano says
Spa days are perfect treats! I get my girls involved in ours and we all do manicures.
Silvia says
Yes doing it with girlfriends is always more fun!
tcmdisqus says
Love at home spa days! they are always so cost effective and refreshing!
Cynthia @craftoflaughter says
An at home spa day can be the perfect treat for anyone! I love lighting candles, playing some music and relaxing in a hot tub.
Heather Garcia says
That looks like you had a perfectly relaxing day! I love the philosophy products as well! They always smell great too which is perfect for a spa day!
Silvia says
They are a great brand!
Karen Yannacio Morse says
I think this week was SO long. And why? How? Anyway, a “me” day sounds fabulous. I dont do masks (like, ever), but thinking I should try one out.
Silvia says
Yes girl you need to try it! They are life changing!
Rachel says
I love the idea of a home spa day. So fun to take a little time to treat yourself. Thanks for sharing.
Silvia says
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Rose Sahetapy says
What a great way to spend ‘me day’. A bath, facial mask, nail polish, and a glass of wine. You really got me to plan a ‘me day’ this weekend.
Silvia says
Yay! I hope you have a fabulous time!
Traveling Well For Less says
How fun, having a spa day at home. I’ve never done one myself but I like the idea of spending the day pampering myself without having to go to a spa and paying a bunch of money.
Silvia says
It’s cost effective and you are comfortable at home! It’s a win win!
Jalisa Marie says
I love home spa days. They are the best. Plus they at least expensive.
Silvia says
I agree and you can do everything and anything or just focus on the one thing you want to do to relax! 🙂
Terri Steffes says
I love and use Philosophy products all the time. I love how they make me feel. I also love the China nail glaze, too. Pretty colors!
Silvia says
Thank you! 🙂
Jenny says
I adore a good spa day! Nothing better than a day to pamper yourself.
theresasreviews says
This is such a good idea! I really need to have an at home spa day soon.
Jennifer Marx (JenuineMom) says
At-home spa days are the best!! I like to make my own spa products, and then use them … there’s just something about that whole circle that makes me feel great.
Silvia says
Ooo that sounds like a great idea! I will have to try that one day!
Cassandra says
My at home spa day is usually a face mask and then a shower with my favorite salt scrub. Then, curling up in bed and reading like you!
Silvia says
I’ve heard salt/sugar scrubs are amazing so I’ll have to try that!
planningthemagic says
At home spa days are really the best days ever. Mine are a little different since I don’t do facials but this is a perfect guide.
Silvia says
Thank you! I would love to hear what you do for your me days! 🙂
Divya @ Eat. Teach. Blog. says
I definitely appreciate bloggers that promote or review products on their blog. It helps give me an idea of what a product is like before I make a purchase.
Silvia says
I’m glad I could help you! I agree it also helps me make a decision on a purchase if I can read a review prior to purchase!
Alexis Reliford says
Great post! Self-care is soooo important and I love Lush bath bombs as well!
Silvia says
They are amazing and there are so many great ones!
Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place says
A spa day would be such a dream right about now! I need to plan a day out for the kids and my husband so i can have the whole house to myself!
Silvia says
Yes girl that sounds like a plan!
Sydney Power says
I love the gold essie colour!! I also love at home spa days! SO relaxing and fun!
Everyday Made Fresh says
Love at home spa days! My daughters and I do them quite often. It would be so expensive paying for a spa day for 3!
Silvia says
That’s so sweet that you share it with your girls! 🙂
Blythe Alpern says
I love home spa days. You should absolutely treat yourself, even if you only have a few minutes to do a mask or paint your nails. A little pampering can feel so amazing.
Silvia says
I totally agree with you!
Angela Tolsma says
I love spa nights!! I do everything but paint my nails (but that’s because I have fake…) This is actually a Thursday tradition for me!
Silvia says
Scheduling a day is something I need to do! I don’t always paint my nails either because sometimes I have Shellac! 🙂
Orana Creative (@OranaCreative) says
I like face masks too! I like the peeling masks cause they are so crazy. I haven’t had a bath in forever! the last few places we’ve been at haven’t had bathtubs at all. I need a me day soon.
Silvia says
Yes you are in need girl and peeling masks are so cool!
courteneynoonan says
I’ve only ever been to an actual spa once on holiday so pampering myself at home is a must for me. I love doing a face mask and painting my nails while watching Netflix 🙂
Silvia says
That sounds like a great way to relax!
Amber says
I love a good at home spa day! Something so restorative about blocking out time to pamper yourself! I do this in the form of scheduling bi-weekly nail appointments because I’m so bad about taking time for myself!
Silvia says
That’s amazing! I love getting my nails done!
kirsten says
Yes to the capture your style book! Love it! Spa nights are a necessity to me now, I need a break every once in a while!
Silvia says
I agree! There is so much day to day that we all need to relax.
Dawn McAlexander says
A good spa day is just what the doctor ordered. I could just relax and enjoy the feeling of it all. I so need one so bad.
thefashionableaccountant says
At home spa days are wonderful. I almost always do my own nails and once a week I like to use my facial steamer and put a mask on. Its so nice to pamper yourself.
Silvia says
A facial steamer! That sounds amazing!
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Ahhh an at-home spa day sounds divine right now! Thanks for the fun ideas. This is a great excuse to splurge on a new face mask too!
Silvia says
Haha yes! You must try it! It’s awesome!
kerenscharles says
There is nothing better than taking some time for yourself to be pampered especially at home. Thank you for sharing your tips.
Kecia | Online Income Mom says
I love having a me day. I can’t wait until we can buy a larger house with a garden tub so I can take baths to relax and unwind!
Irina says
Girl I need to do this. How great is it to pamper ourselves. Its so important for us to take care of ourselves. What a fun evening.
Angela Ricardo Bethea says
Oh my gosh that book! I love Aimee Song and that is on my must buy list. Also, I love pampering myself as welk and doing an at-home spa … because it is convenient, affordable and I take control of literally everything. 💕 Plus it can be as long as I want and with a meal of my choice too. Thank you for sharing your fun idea. xx
Silvia says
It’s such a great book I hope you are able to get it soon! 🙂
Amanda Love says
I love pampering myself but sometimes you don’t have enough time to go to the salon or spa! I think it’s awesome to be able to make a spa day at home. These are all lovely tips! It’s the perfect me-time!