They say the best part about experimenting with hairstyles is that hair grows back, so why not try out a new look? If you’re thinking about getting bangs, put on the brakes. They take forever to grow out and can turn your head into a bonafide nightmare if you aren’t careful. Before you make the […]
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DIY Home Spa Day: Beauty on a Budget (Yesss!)
All you need for a home spa party with the girls! 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: cookie_studio at www.freepik.com If you’re craving a lazy spa day with the girls but your purse strings are as […]
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 […]
Spa Fit Secrets: The Best Free Yoga Videos for Every Level
Bring the spa experience home with these free yoga videos. Featured photo courtesy: www.freepik.com. Our definition of the spa experience expands beyond the world of facials and massages. For us, the spa state-of-mind also incorporates healthy eating, mindful movement and an inner core draped in gratitude and generosity. We also believe that you don’t have […]
3 Fruity Exfoliating Facial Masks + Cocktail Pairings
Gently exfoliate with these DIY fruity facial masks while sipping on a perfectly paired cocktail. Hold on there girlfriend! As much as you might be itching for a facial scouring, resist the urge to over-exfoliate. While most do-it-yourself scrubs are perfectly lovely for your body, they can be too harsh for your face. Coarse sea […]
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 […]
Mmm! Spa-inspired Cocktails, Mocktails & Smoothies
Hydrating, satisfying drinks inspired by the spas. Proper hydration is obviously an important aspect to staying healthy—especially when you’re knee-deep in sweltering desert air. But water can be, well, boring. So we looked to the spas for tasty, healthy drinks (okay, and a few that aren’t so healthy but hey, it’s hot out!) that keep […]
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 […]
Double Duty DIY: Mom and Me Homemade Skin Care
Do-it-yourself skincare lotions and potions for kids made with love and simple, natural ingredients. Let me start by saying that I’m not an expert on anything to do with kids. Nothing. Nada. And yet, I have one. He’s a super active, super spirited little 4-year-old who, through the adoption process, was placed with me and […]
3 Hot Spa Trends You Can Do at Home
A softer approach to exfoliation, slime stress balls and the latest nail color! What’s trending? Oh, just slimey stress-relieving goo, totally naked nails and weird spongy-like thingamajigs. Inspired by the latest social and spa trends, these home spa hacks will save you money and give your spirit a boost. Take a little time out and […]
