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How to Host a DIY Spa Party

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It's time to treat yourself and pamper your favorite pals. Host a DIY spa party and get ready to relax. We've got light snacks, fun projects, and easy ideas for the most aaah-inducing party you've ever thrown.
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DIY Spa Party

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Gather your best girls and get ready to relax! We've planned a do-it-yourself spa day complete with homemade treatments, fresh fare, and of course, cocktails.

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DIY Beauty Bar

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A beauty bar complete with pamper-yourself essentials like nail polish, flowers, and homemade salt scrubs is the heart of the party. Be sure to include plenty of relaxing spa-scented candles ($5, Target); they set the mood for an ultra-relaxing day.

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Chic Seating

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Set out coordinating poufs and fluffy throw pillows ($10, Target) for easy, breezy seating. Toss in a few comfy throw blankets ($9, Walmart) so your guests feel comfortable and extra cozy.

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Serene Setting

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Cheerful bouquets brighten up your space with color and fragrance. We choose a happy mix of peonies, ranunculus, succulents, and sweet-smelling eucalyptus. Dim the lights and let candles create a relaxing amber glow.

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Petal Power

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Add a few flower petals to homemade softening hand and foot soaks for an extra touch of "aah." We opted for inexpensive blooms like carnations and daisies.

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Spa Essentials

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Put together a DIY scrub and butter station where guests can help themselves to homemade pampering products. Stock it with spoons, pretty glass jars ($18 for 12, Target), and essential oils, so each person can fill their own jar. Guests can use the scrubs and butters during the party, then take the leftovers home as a party favor.

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Make: Whipped Coconut Oil Body Butter

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This body butter is ultra-luscious thanks to a blend of almond and coconut oil. Make a big batch of unscented butter (we've got an easy recipe for it!) then give guests the chance to customize their own jar with a variety of essential oils ($15 for six blends, Walmart).

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Make: Sugar Sea Salt Scrub

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It wouldn't be a spa party without an invigorating sea salt scrub. Raw sugar ($3, Walmart) gives this blend coarse texture, while essential oils add sweet scents. Use our easy recipe to make a large batch in an oversize glass jar ($13, Walmart) so guests can help themselves.

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Make: Clay Hand and Foot Soak

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A skin-softening blend of French green clay, epsom salts ($4, Target), and baking soda is the perfect start to DIY manicures. You can find French green clay ($8, Bulk Apothecary) online or at health food stores.

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Polish Perfected

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Skip the salon and get polishing! Take turns giving each other at-home manicures using a set of different color nail polishes ($10 for 10, Target). Keep polish remover and towels on-hand for quick touch-ups.

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Stock the Bar Cart

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Hydrate with refreshing infused waters and healthy juices. Try a blend of cucumber, lime, or fresh floral flowers (we used pesticide-free roses). Add pitchers of green juices and fresh-squeezed drinks to a gold and wood bar cart ($150, Target) for the ultimate refreshment station.

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Spa Sips

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Spa time is cocktail time. Whip up a couple signature drinks like our Ginger-Peach Bellini and Herbed Blackberries on the Rocks. We served them on a tray decorated with cut succulents.

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Eat: Avocado and Pesto Tomatoes

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Purchased pesto and a two-step technique mean these sweet tomato bites are a low-stress recipe to make. Be sure to look for large basil leaves for effortless assembly.

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Eat: Shrimp Spring Rolls with Chimichurri Sauce

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Grab-and-go bites mean plenty of time for relaxation. Roll up a batch of spring rolls with shrimp and veggies, and serve them with our herby chimichurri sauce.

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Eat: Honey-Quinoa Salad

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Keep things light and easy with a refreshing sweet and savory salad. A ginger-honey dressing soaks quinoa, dried fruit, and lettuce with maximum flavor. Top with chopped cashews for crunch.

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Eat: Cilantro-Lime Chicken Salad

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Make this zesty chicken salad ahead of time for hands-off hosting. To serve, scoop into corn or flour tortillas and top with fresh cilantro, chili powder, and red onion.

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Eat: Berry-Mint Granita

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An overnight freeze time is all it takes to whip up this ruby red dessert. Simply blend fresh berries, lemon, sugar, and mint, then freeze. A squeeze of fresh lime brings the whole dessert together.

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Party Favor: Gemstone Soaps

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Faceted gemstone soaps are the perfect spa day party favor. Whip up a big batch ahead of time, then set out for day-of gifting. No need for fancy molds or ingredients—all it takes is a loaf pan ($8, Target) and three ingredients.

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    1 of 18 DIY Spa Party
    2 of 18 DIY Beauty Bar
    3 of 18 Chic Seating
    4 of 18 Serene Setting
    5 of 18 Petal Power
    6 of 18 Spa Essentials
    7 of 18 Make: Whipped Coconut Oil Body Butter
    8 of 18 Make: Sugar Sea Salt Scrub
    9 of 18 Make: Clay Hand and Foot Soak
    10 of 18 Polish Perfected
    11 of 18 Stock the Bar Cart
    12 of 18 Spa Sips
    13 of 18 Eat: Avocado and Pesto Tomatoes
    14 of 18 Eat: Shrimp Spring Rolls with Chimichurri Sauce
    15 of 18 Eat: Honey-Quinoa Salad
    16 of 18 Eat: Cilantro-Lime Chicken Salad
    17 of 18 Eat: Berry-Mint Granita
    18 of 18 Party Favor: Gemstone Soaps

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