It’s Pamper Time Queens!

I’m certain that many of you are suffering from “sheltering-in-place” overload by now and in need of emergency pampering. No visits to the hair salon, no mani/pedi, no massage, brows totally hit, lashes all but gone…you need help girl! And guess what, your help has arrived my Queens!
In the midst of screaming children, barking dogs, and the daily demands of laundry, dinner and constant cleaning “ground zero must seem like a mad-house right about now. But I assure you, the delirium and confusion you are currently experiencing, will begin to slowly fade as sanity, common sense and an overwhelming feeling of well-being re-emerge. Just follow the instructions that are included below and you will be singing my praises for days to come!
You might need to first make a quick pharmacy run to purchase the needed items for this “quick fix” shenanigans. Some of these items you may already have and that’s great, however; if you don’t have them or they’re almost gone…now might be a good time to go ahead and restock.

“Taking care of you is one of the most valuable gifts you can give to yourself and your family.”

First off, you are going to need a plastic tub if you don’t already have one, and some soothing/relaxing music. Your shopping list of necessities is as follows:

• Epsom salt (for bath)
• Bubble bath (the smell good kind)
• Nail polish remover (some of you won’t this one!)
• A good nail file and clipper (not the all-in-one type!!)
• A couple of bottles of “good” nail polish
• A cucumber (for eyes…might need to make
  a market run as well)
• An aromatherapy candle or two (lavender
  or lemongrass)
• An inexpensive facial scrub or mask
• A good moisturizer (for face and body…
  Olay is great for face)
• Hand and foot soak (O-P-I has a great one
  $9.41 JC Penny)
• An inexpensive pumice stone (for foot
  scrub)
• An inexpensive loofah sponge (for bath)

For your “celebrate/pamper me” day, the goal is to create a combination peaceful meditation/relaxation and spa-like escape that will allow you to sail away to calmer more peaceful seas for one day. The focus has to be solely on you and “you”
alone. No kiddies, no housework, no cooking or cleaning…period! You may need to enlist the help of dad, a friend, or family member in creating the time and space you need to successfully carry this thing off. Queen…do what you gotta do!
Make certain there are You can begin your spa day in any order that you choose, however; I suggest that you do your facial and mani/pedi first, then
your bubble bath with cucumber eye treatment.

After the bubble bath, complete the mani/pedi pamper with nail and toe polishing. Order some take out just for you, and revel in the peace and tranquility of your special time alone with just you and your thoughts.
An inexpensive alternative for those of you on a tight budget is this low-cost face and body scrub.
Sugar scrub:
1 cup brown or white sugar
¼ cup oil (olive or coconut)
2 teaspoons essential oil or 2 tablespoons vanilla
I really hope you Queens take advantage of this
time to celebrate “you” for all that you are and do.
Taking care of you is one of the most valuable gifts
you can give to yourself and your family.
ENJOY YOUR DAY!!