Is the Paleo diet so easy a cavewoman could do it? Read on to find out! Most of us know that anything you have to order by shouting at a speaker in a fast-food drive-through does not constitute healthy eating. But with the plethora of diet plans available these days, it’s a daily challenge to know what’s right, […]
Beauty Oops! Solutions to Bad Hair Days & Other Mishaps
Spa and salon experts serve up solutions to bad hair days and other beauty oops! by Lisa Kasanicky The business of primping and preening may be considered a superficial pursuit but let’s be honest: A bad hair day can get you off on the wrong foot and shake your confidence. And I speak from experience. […]
Go with the Faux Flowers and Foliage
Nearly Natural silk flowers, plants and trees celebrates the stress-relieving power of green with a special Valentine’s Day discount. Disclaimer: We were provided a complimentary product for review. It’s no secret that nature can help alleviate stress. Be it a bouquet of fresh cut roses or an exotic succulent sprouting from craggy sand, bringing aspects […]
Essential Oils 101
Everything you need to know about using essential oils at home! By Dr. Jeanette JackninDermatologist Essential oils are one of the great untapped resources of the world. The use of essential oils is a natural system of medicine that can prevent illness and alleviate symptoms while also working in harmony with people and the planet […]
VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho Reopens October 1
VH Spa for Vitality + Health inside the iconic Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale is set to reopen its doors on October 1 with a new Jet Set Crowd menu and a Pristine Clean program. Here’s everything you need to know to book your VH Spa day! Jet Set Crowd Spa Menu Experience exotic locales […]
Boys Just Wanna Have Fun: A Home Spa Day for Guys
A DIY spa day for guys. He’s dashing, sensitive and a gift to all womankind, but he could certainly learn a thing or two about the art of grooming. Help your guy, and his pack of fun-loving Martians, learn the basics of good grooming by throwing a men’s spa party. And for just a few […]
What’s in Your Beauty Bag Mrs. Scottsdale 2019 Carie Powers?
Meet higher education professional and Mrs. Scottsdale 2019 Dr. Carie Powers and find out her beauty and wellness secrets. Radiating beauty both inside and out, Dr. Carie Powers is a loving wife, mom of two, and a highly focused educational professional. She’s also a hot yoga practitioner and teacher. In 2019, she represented the city […]
Diva-in-Training Teen Spa Day (or Sleepover!)
A home spa day for teens. This post contains affiliate links to products on trusted sites. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links. Featured photo courtesy: Racool Studio at www.freepik.com. Girls just wanna have fu-un … right? Today’s teens and tweens know better than crank-calling the Baldwin in third period (drat […]
Make it Yourself! Valley Ho’s French 75 Facial & Cocktail
Recreate a swanky spa experience at home with Hotel Valley Ho’s French 75 Facial and Cocktail. VH Spa for Vitality + Health at Hotel Valley Ho in Old Town Scottsdale is known for its hip vibe and hypnotic spa services. Case in point, their cocktail-inspired French 75 Facial is 60 minutes of blissful facial botanicals […]
The Dirt Cheap Home Spa Facial in 4 Easy Steps!
An inexpensive, all-natural home spa facial to deeply cleanse and revive skin. Short on cash but longing for a spa indulgence? We’ve got you covered! This inexpensive, four-step home spa facial deeply cleanses and balances skin. Grab your green tea, crank up the relaxing tunes and let’s get spa-ing! Watch the segment live on ABC-15’s Sonoran Living […]
4 Super Easy DIY Spring Spa Treatments
Do-it-yourself home spa treatments that help with seasonal allergies and deep clean from nose to toes (and more)! It’s time to shed that dry, flakey winter skin and bring out the glow from within! From nose to knees, head to toes, these four super easy DIY spring spa treatments use seasonal fruits and easy-to-find herbs to transition you […]
10 Quick Ways to Relax
Easy breezy ways to calm your mind. Relaxation comes in many forms. You can escape to the spa or simply stop and take a deep breath. When the stress bug bites, bite back with a calming deep breath or try one of these tried-and-true tricks polled from the Spa Girls team. Read on for 10 […]