A Spa Date With Yourself

By Carole Tessier

If you ever find yourself with no plans on a Saturday night? Don't worry - a date with yourself can be an excellent change of pace.

Here are different ideas on how to turn a ho-hum night into a gratifying and blissful experience.

Spa night

• Have a foot bath. Soak your feet in warm, oil-infused water, followed by an exfoliating foot scrub. Pamper your feet with a moisturizing foot cream and cover them with comfy sockettes OR
• Take a warm bath and give yourself a face mask. Fill your bathtub with warm water and add a few drops of essential oils or a capful of your favorite bubble bath. Apply your face mask, soak and relax. Once you are out of the bath, pamper your body with a fragrant moisturizer or powder, and slip into a comfy bathrobe.
• Give yourself a manicure or pedicure and polish your nails with a color that makes you feel special.
• Create a soothing ambiance by lighting scented candles and listening to your favorite music.
• For added pampering, make yourself a steaming cup of herbal tea, hot chocolate or flavored coffee - or take a bowl of popcorn and your favorite soda to bed, and crack open a great book.

Movie night

• Put on your chef’s hat, play a great CD, swing to the music, and prepare your favorite meal.
• Set a nice table for yourself. Use pretty placemats, fine napkins and light a few candles.
• After dinner, check out the movie listing, pick a great chick flick, and make your way to the theater.
• If you’re in the mood for snacks, don’t deny yourself. This is your night!
• When you return home, pamper yourself with a warm bath, followed by your favorite tea and author.

If you prefer a night in, rent yourself a good movie and kick up your feet. Once the movie is over, make yourself a decadent dessert, taking it to bed early with a good book. Try falling asleep to nature sounds or relaxing music.

How do you like to spend your "alone" time?