You probably know some overworked women. They put in a full day on the job to pay the bills, then come home to cook, clean and spend quality time with the family. You can't help but admire their dedication and hard work. A lovely surprise for such a woman would be a spa gift basket, which would offer her a much-needed chance to relax and pamper herself. Try these ideas to make your own special gift to give to a deserving woman in your life.
Begin by looking for a stylish basket. Scout out craft stores, dollar stores or even a thrift store to find a suitable basket. Ensure that it's big enough to contain all the purchases that you want to fill it up with. Consider painting the basket in a shade that matches the contents.
Now it's time to pick out the items for your special spa basket. Remember that the main purpose of this gift is to encourage the recipient to relax, so think of things that will transform her bathroom into a sumptuous home spa.
Your first item should be a towel. Find a thick cotton bath towel with a coordinating face cloth or two. Roll them up separately and tie them with an attractive ribbon. Next, look for a scented candle that matches the towels. Set this in the middle of the basket, and arrange the towels around it.
Now you can fill in the basket with bath items. There's a huge variety of options to choose from, including scented soaps, foaming wash, cleansing gel and bath oils. Stick with a specific fragrance and style. Another nice addition is a loofah or bath mitt to smooth away dry skin. Arrange your selection of products in the basket, keeping in mind to visually balance the items. Instead of purchasing individual items, another option is to open up a packaged set of coordinating bath products and rearrange them in your basket.
To enhance the relaxation experience, tuck in a novel and a CD of soft music. Music is sure to help that special woman unwind, and a bestselling page-turner will distract her from her to-do list.
The spa experience doesn't have to end when the tub is drained. Add a bottle of body lotion for the icing on the cake. If you're going all out, add some creams and lotions targeted to specific body parts, such as feet, hands, or elbows.
An extra special touch would be to tuck in a gift certificate to a nearby spa. And best of all, include a written note offering to look after the kids for an evening so she can be worry-free as she enjoys her candle-lit home spa or uses her gift certificate for a relaxing treatment at the day spa.
Your spa gift basket will be a thoughtful, meaningful gift for the hardworking woman in your life. It will rejuvenate her, relieve the day's stress, and make her all set to head out the door again tomorrow.
Luxury Spa Gift Basket
Everyone deserves a little pampering on occasion and what could be a more enjoyable gift than a spa gift basket? We all have friends or family members who do wonderful things for others, but don't allow themselves time for some well deserved TLC even though they are the ones who need it most. In addition to birthdays and holidays, spa gift baskets make great get well, hostess, or bridal shower gifts.
To create a wonderfully personalized gift basket, choose aromatherapy gifts in the recipient's favorite scent or favorite color. Include products like shower gel, bubble bath, bath salts, bars of soap, body lotion or spray or powder, scented bath oil, a loofah, nylon net scrubber, pumice stone, eye mask, or a body brush. If your container (and your budget) allows, you can include a plush bath towel, robe, or spa slippers. In addition to body products, a CD of relaxation music, a book of poetry, or a pretty picture frame are also nice gifts you may want to include. Don't forget the scented candles as well as more unique aromatherapy gifts like potpourri, sachets, or incense.
Some variation of a wicker basket is the usual container for bath, aromatherapy, or spa gift baskets. However, a large decorative flowerpot is a nice alternative. Straw, artificial ivy, or purchased shred are nice filler materials. It's quite easy to assemble gifts in a flowerpot because it's deep enough to hold tall items upright. For shorter gift items, simply place some extra filler material beneath them. Instead of a bow or ribbon, place several silk flowers amongst the gift items.
You may want to make some bath products to include in a spa gift basket. There are many recipes online for making these products. The easy and quick way is to make herbal bath soaks or sachet by filling small muslin bags which are available at many craft stores. Make sure you tie the filled bags tightly with twine, raffia, or narrow ribbon.
Tips:
Refrain from combining food gifts with fragrance items as the scent may seep into the food.
Create a romantic spa gift basket for a couple as a special occasion gift by adding scented massage oil and a bottle of wine or champagne.
For less expensive gifts, shop at your local dollar store. Look for small wicker or wire baskets, artificial flowers, shred, ribbon, and bath products, candles, and other small gift items.
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