Frugal Valentine Dating Tips 2: Give Your Spouse The Treatment – The Spa Treatment

Pampering is expensive in a spa. But, who says you have to go to a spa for all that special treatment? You know what you like, and you can probably guess what your spouse likes. So, why not create a nice spa atmosphere right in your own home?

The spa treatment can include facials, massages, or foot and hand soaks. Whatever you decide to do for your spa day at home, set the mood and get everything ready ahead of time so there are no interruptions. Here are a few suggestions for designing an inexpensive spa at home for you and your spouse:

The Atmosphere

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Most spas distinguish themselves first and foremost with their personal style or atmosphere. Begin by choosing an area in your bedroom, living room, bathroom, or guest room that is cozy and quiet. Depending on the services your spa day will be providing, you'll need to set up specific furniture and equipment. However, there are amenities common to all spas that let you know you are in for a treat.

Begin with soft, warm lighting. Draw the drapes and turn lamps on low. Set candles around the room, using candles in containers for safety. Use scented candles that you enjoy to add pleasant aroma to the room. Finally, be sure to have soft music! Silence is golden, but lovely music adds something to the hushed sounds of the spa.

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The spa treatment or treatments you choose to do will be shared with your spouse. Your couple's spa day is give and take, sort of “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” You'll want to either swap treatments right away, or choose alternating days. Let's look at a few basic services most pampered spa guests like to receive:

Massage

You will need a comfortable place to lay, first and foremost. Make sure the height suits the person giving the massage so the masseuse doesn't suffer a sore back as a result of this treatment. Cover the massage table with warmed towels, blankets, and sheets. The clothes dryer works well for this. Arrange your lotions or oils so they are convenient to you. Help your spouse get comfortable on top of the warmed linens, then warm up your hands and begin.

Just use your best technique to make your partner feel relaxed. Aim for about a fifteen to twenty minute massage to give your spouse time to really relax. Be sure to include those tender feet, shoulders, neck, and back. Then, depending on what you planned, switch places and continue with the next massage.

Foot Soak

This is a popular spa treatment that both men and women enjoy. You don't have to spend a lot of money on fancy equipment or ingredients. Choose a couple sturdy plastic bins and fill them with warm water and any gentle soap you like. You can even add natural ingredients like vanilla, honey, oatmeal, and peppermint oil for a real organic and aromatic soak. Let your spouse soak in quiet for about five to ten minutes, then use a nice scrub or a washcloth and gently scrub the feet and legs. Then pour fresh water over and dry the feet and legs with warm towels.

Now pull up a comfortable stool to sit on in front of your spouse. Choose a lotion or oil that your spouse likes and gently massage all over the feet and up the ankles and calves. Use gentle massaging movements and push gently into soles of feet with your thumbs to relax sore muscles. When finished, wrap your spouse's feet and legs in warm dry towels to continue the relaxation. Now, when it's your turn, your spouse will know exactly what to do for you!

This shared spa experience is a great way to share intimacy in your relationship. By giving your spouse a spa treatment, you not only give your spouse a wonderful experience, but you prepare your spouse to give you the same. Learning what each other likes is the first step to creating a romantic life together.

Frugal Living Valentine Dating Tips: Backyard Romance – Simple Escapes And Fun Right At Home

Is your backyard a kids-only territory? Does the swing-set make it seem like your backyard is off limits for adults? It shouldn't be that way. The backyard is a playground for you as well as your kids. Rediscover the potential of the outdoors with these romantic backyard date ideas. Let's look at some of the ways you can turn your backyard into a grownup playground:

A Playground For Grownups

You'll discover your silly side and feel sexy at the same time when you play tag or moonlight-moonlight in your own backyard without the kids. Don't forget about that swing-set. Enjoy the gentle swaying of the swings or take a quick and exhilarating trip down the slide. A jungle gym is the perfect place for tickles and stolen kisses.

Chasing your spouse around the backyard may bring back those feelings you shared during the chase you enjoyed while you were dating. And don't forget that running around also releases endorphins which are the feel-good hormones. That can only improve the rest of your evening together!

Picnic for Two

Pack a basket with your favorite snacks, food, and drinks. Include sexy foods like grapes, cheese, strawberries, and chocolate; foods that you can feed each other and nibble slowly. Make the picnic pretty by including your nice dinnerware and napkins. Don't forget your favorite stemware for your beverages.

Take a big blanket and spread it out under a tree in the backyard. You may want to bring a few pillows out, too, so you can rest your head as you gaze up at the sky, or into your spouse's eyes. You may also want to bring a book of poems to read out loud. The idea is to eat and talk about anything but the kids and the bills. Try a game of twenty questions. No matter how long you’ve been married there are always things that you didn’t know about your spouse. Spend this time alone to find out.

Dinner a la Ritz

Turn your patio table into a five star restaurant with candles and your finest dinnerware and linens. Use inexpensive fabric or sheets to cover the chairs to make them prettier, then add cushions and pillows. Add romance and privacy to your outdoor dining room by draping fabric from the rafters or railings to close in the area. Use your imagination and dig around your linen closet to create a budget-friendly dining room. Steal the sheets off your bed if you have to! The more cozy and comfy, the more romantic.

There are many romantic meals that can be tweaked to stay within a tight budget. Recreate a classically romantic meal such as 'Chateaubriand For Two' on a budget by using a less expensive cut of meat, but keep the traditional red wine and tarragon sauce, as well as the Chateau potatoes, which are both relatively inexpensive to make. Save your money for the special touches; the food will quickly become less important as the romance heats up.

Light My Fire

Freestanding fire pits are another way to set the mood for romance. They are designed for the backyard and come in a variety of styles and prices, some very affordable. You can enjoy the fire without worry as they come with safety screens to guard against flying sparks. Spend a nice evening by a warm fire snuggling together and ignite more than just a pile of wood!

Begin your evening just as the sun is setting so you can enjoy the shades of orange, red, and purple. Then, as the sky gets dark, draw in close to the fire and gaze into the flickering flames. The sunset, firelight, moon, and stars will do wonders for setting the stage for soft talk and romance.

Use these ideas to spark your imagination and create romantic fun in your own backyard. Surprise your spouse with a romantic dinner or a game of hide-and-seek and feel like a newlywed again.

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