Spatacular Me

Spatacular Me ( all ages complete 3 requirements)

1. Facial Mask: Make a homemade facial mask.
2. Bath Salts: Make a homemade bath salts.  (You can use this example or create your own)

Mix the salts and baking soda together in a bowl. Add food color and flavoring of your choice. Mix together well. Pour mixture into containers. Enjoy your bath! 

3. Back and Shoulder Massage: Invite a professional masseuse or massage therapist to visit your troop meeting. Ask her to explain the importance of massage, share techniques and show you specific areas to target. Practice on a family member at home...remember to ask first. 

4.  Music: Listen to different types of music to see what makes you feel the most calm. Try ocean waves, back ground music, piano music, acoustic music or any type you find peaceful. Compare your favorite type of relaxing music with your friends and family. Remember to listen to your favorite when you are having a stressful day. 

5. Smoothies:  Make a homemade smoothie.  (You can use this example or create your own)

Blend for one minute. You may substitute strawberry daiquiri mix (alcohol free of course!) instead of fresh strawberries. For dairy intolerance or allergies substitute fruit juice. Apple works well. 

6. Satin Hands Treatment: Make your own homemade hand lotion. (You can use this example or create your own)

Place beeswax in microwavable measuring cup and add 1 Tablespoon of cocoa butter. Microwave on high for 2 minutes or until mixture is clear. Stir to dissolve beeswax. Add remaining cocoa butter and microwave for 1 minute. Stir until smooth. Add olive oil and stir until creamy. Be patient. Spoon into container and let harden. 

7. Warm & Cool Colors: Experiment with warm and cool colors to see what colors look best on you. Hold different color fabrics up to your face and see what looks best on you. Get your friends and family’s opinions too. 

8. Fun Fingers: Use what you learned about the colors that look best on you to pick out your nail polish. Practice painting your nails. 

9. Healthy Treats: Try pampering yourself with some healthy snacks. Cut up fresh fruits, vegetables and cheeses for a healthy treat. Find a healthy recipe and make it for your family to enjoy. 

10. Focus on Others: Now that you have enjoyed pampering yourself share some homemade spa products with a friend. Make any of the above recipes or create your own creations and give as a gift for a friend to enjoy.