How to Make the Ultimate Spa Basket

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The ultimate spa basket is ultimate because it's put together by you and is not an off-the-shelf arrangement. This leaves you to add as much as you'd like to it, and to budget it any way you wish. Here are some suggestions.

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    Purchase the sorts of goodies you'd like to add into the ultimate spa basket. Some suggestions include:
    • Bath bombs
    • Bath salts
    • Meditation CD, or relaxing music
    • Scented candles
    • A loofah
    • A body brush
    • Soaps - gourmet versions, glycerin, and scented, some castile
    • Moisturizer for hands, face, and body
    • Bath and/or shower gel
    • Hand mitts
    • Sleeping mask for relaxing
    • Facial mask/ingredients, body mask
    • Face washer, hand towel, body towel, etc.
    • Lotions and creams
    • Bubble bath, bath oil
    • Perfume/scent/essential oils
    • Shampoo/conditioner/hair oil, etc.
    • Massage tools
    • Cute stuffed toy
    • A book or magazine to read in the bath
    • Shower cap, bathrobe
    • Lavender bags
    • Any other items that you think would make the basket awesome
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    That way you'll know how large it needs to be.
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    These include:
    • Tissue paper for padding. Under that you might like to use crinkle paper to bulk it out and create a soft under layer
    • Cellophane or plastic wrap for covering the basket
    • Ribbon, glitter, and bows for decoration
    • Clear tape for holding parts together
    • Card
    • Explanatory notelets describing unique items or which provide directions
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    Color coordinating can be seasonal, or related to an event such as a forthcoming baby, or the favorite colors of the recipient. For example, if you will be giving the basket in fall (autumn), use orange colored items, even add orange and gold flowers to go with it. If it will be given during Winter, use cool colors like blue or white.
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    If you need to pad it, add the crinkle paper or bunched up tissue paper.
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    This is an important addition as it highlights the basket's purpose.
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    This may take some rearranging here and there until it looks right but the basics are:
    • Largest items at the "back"
    • Smallest items in the "front"
    • All other items ranging from small to large size are place in between.
    • The most interesting items should be the easiest to see.
  8. Good choices include:
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    Make sure that there are no wrinkles.
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    It's also a good idea to add a card by sticking it to the outside with strong tape, or attaching by ribbon.
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    My spa days usually contain a bath, body scrub, bath bombs, lotion, Epsom salt (colorful), and a candle or incense. And of course something to enjoy myself with, like a book or some music, or even both! It really just depends on how you want to enjoy your day. Sometimes when I have a spa day, I like to watch a romantic movie, and treat myself to an amazing dessert, like a chocolate lava cake, or some creme brulee. That's after the bath. It just depends on what you enjoy.
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      Things You'll Need

      • Wicker basket
      • Tissue paper
      • Crinkle paper
      • Hand towel
      • Flowers for decoration (optional)
      • Ribbon
      • Cellophane or plastic wrap

      Any or all of the following:

      • Bath bombs
      • Bath salts
      • Meditation CD, or relaxing music
      • Scented candles
      • A loofah
      • A body brush
      • Soaps - gourmet versions, glycerin, and scented, some castile
      • Moisturizer for hands, face, and body
      • Bath and/or shower gel
      • Hand mitts
      • Sleeping mask
      • Facial mask
      • Facial mask ingredients
      • Body mask
      • Face washcloth, hand towel, body towel, etc.
      • Lotions and creams
      • Bubble bath, bath oil
      • Perfume/scent/essential oils
      • Shampoo/conditioner/hair oil, etc.
      • Massage tools
      • Cute stuffed toy
      • A book or magazine to read in the bath
      • Shower cap, bathrobe
      • Lavender bags
      • Cinnamon sticks, candy canes, mints, lavender or other dry herbs, etc.
      • Bubble bath mix

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