Planning a special mommy and me day? Having a sleepover, birthday party, or a play date? Don’t spend a fortune taking the kids to the spa when you can bring the spa to your home. Spa activities are great for any occasion. These recipes are quick and easy and will bring a smile […]
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This fantastic CHERRY BLOSSOM SPA THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Clair Griffiths of Calamity Cakes. This is such a cute party! There are just so many darling ideas and details in it that I just love! From the adorable cake to the fabulous facial scrubs and salts. This party is too cute and could easily work for a girl's night out as well as a birthday party! My favorite Cherry Blossom Spa party ideas and elements from this darling occasion are: The adorable cake The cute invitation The hanging paper lanterns with ribbon streamers The cute floral pink silk robes The cute jello cups The cute facial/beauty stations The cute place settings The cute lotions/scrubs and MORE!
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Tired of expensive spa treatments? Treat yourself to an at-home spa day with these budget-friendly ideas that will leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
This is a healthy and delicious سوپ جو soup-e jo (barley soup) recipe with chicken, carrots and a good squirt of fresh lemon juice. This is the kind of recipe that I would highly recommend to college students living away from home that is tired of eating campus food and unhealthy take-outs. This soup is easy to prepare and there aren't too many ingredients. All you need is access to a working stove, a little time and a good dose of enthusiasm. It's officially spring but the pleasant spring weather has not arrived yet! For my first post of the new season, I would have liked to prepare a light dish with fresh vegetables but I'm still waiting for that exhilarating moment to be able to open all the windows and let the fresh air fill the house and to feel the arrival of spring all around me. I can't wait to put back my outdoor birdhouses and wind chimes around the house that I had brought inside before the Sandy Storm last fall. Spring is such a short season here in New York, it arrives late and is gone before you know it. While I was growing up in the southern region of Iran, early spring meant beautiful weather and gorgeous landscapes with wildflowers. One of my springtime memories goes back to یک روز بهاری (one spring day) when I was a seventh-grader in our small town of Masjed Soleiman in Khouzestan province. I watched a flock of wild parrots passes over our house in the early hours of the morning. I don't know where they were traveling to or where they were coming from but my father, who loved birds and at one point had about two hundred birds and possibly more had my mother not objected, suggested catching those parrots and excitedly I went along. The next morning, at the crack of dawn, I watched my father bring out an old mesh wire cage and place it by a large open window. He tied a long string to the little latch on the opening of the cage, placed some seeds inside with a trail leading out. We waited patiently as a couple of parrots from the flock approached our house and one of them followed the seed trail into the cage. My father pulled the string and closed the door on the parrot. It was a thrilling moment and the joy continued for the next few days until we had eventually captured five beautiful parrots. Several days later I came home from school joyfully refilling their water bowl and giving them more seeds. Things seemed calm in our household and my mother appeared to be going along with our little hunting escapade. However, she apparently tolerated the whole situation for as long as she could and one day while I was still at school she took the cage out in the back of the house over the hills, opened the cage door and let the wild parrots out in the middle of nowhere. To my horror, I found the cage empty on the lonely porch. I think I went through each stage of grief except the last one, acceptance, in the span of ten minutes before I headed down to the kitchen where I knew she would be. I don't remember what I said, it's all a blur, but I remember what she told me: پرنده جاش تو قفس نیست (birds don't belong in a cage!) "Birds need to be free and to be able to go wherever they wish to go," she said. Through our heartfelt connection, I understood what she meant and to this day I am still learning the depth of that poignant lesson. Soup-e Jo - Chicken Barley Soup Ingredients: Serves 6-8 1 1/2 cups pearl barley, rinsed and soaked in cool water for an hour 4 pieces of chicken (drumsticks or wings) 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots 1 large onion, peeled and quartered 2 celery stalks, cut into chunks 1-2 garlic cloves 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 2 bay leaves Salt and pepper to taste (I would suggest a freshly ground black pepper for this recipe) 2-3 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime/lemon juice Chopped flat-leaf parsley for garnish Method: Arrange the quartered onions at the bottom of the stockpot, add the chicken, celery, garlic, bay leaf, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Add enough water to cover all of the ingredients, bring to a boil on medium-high. Reduce the heat, cover, and cook on medium-low heat for about 45-50 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked. Remove the pot from the heat and let cool. Drain the soup and pour it into a bowl for later use. Separate the chicken from the bones and shred it into small pieces. Place the soaked and drained barley in a large pot, add the strained chicken soup, and enough water to cover up to 3 inches. Bring to a boil for a couple of minutes on medium-high heat, reduce the heat, cover leaving the lid a little ajar, and cook for 45 minutes. To the pot add the shredded chicken and the shredded carrots, stir. Add more hot water if needed. Cover and cook for another 40- 45 minutes on medium-low heat. In the last 15 minutes of cooking add the lemon juice, taste, and adjust the seasoning. Serve the soup in a large bowl, sprinkle chopped parsley on top and serve with warm bread. Note: All the soup pictures are taken from the same barley soup. The first two were taken with little liquid and freshly shredded carrots on top to show the ingredients. The last two photos are from the soup filled with liquid. Enjoy!
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Looking to unwind and pamper yourself amidst the fresh air and breathtaking atmosphere of the Canadian Rocky Mountains? Just an hour away from Calgary and an hour from Banff, nestled in Kananaskis Country, is the mountain resort of Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Autograph Collection. The Kananaskis Mountain Lodge is home to Alberta’s very first Scandinavian hydrotherapy experience, the Kananaskis Nordic Spa, and you could absolutely spend your entire day here blissfully moving through the therapeutic circuit of hot, cold, rest, repeat! The Kananaskis Nordic Spa is a luxury oasis hidden away in the mountainous scenery, which provides a completely immersive experience in this alpine retreat. The entire spa is set outdoors so you’ll never take your eyes off the unreal backdrop that surrounds you. Whether you’ve just finished up with a day skiing or snowboarding at Nakiska, or you’ve completed a marvellous hike, the Nordic spa is likely the first place on your mind when envisioning some well deserved RnR. The great thing is Kananaskis Nordic Spa is open all year-round and every day of the week, so you’ll never miss an opportunity to soak in the elements. This post is written after a sponsored stay and experience at the Kananaskis Mountain Lodge. All opinions are our own and stay true to our honest experience. This post also contains an affiliate link which means that if you book this accommodation, we may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks so much for supporting our blog! Kananaskis Nordic Spa Facilities With five pools, four saunas and two steam rooms, you could be spending hours flowing through the hydrotherapy loop. The technique borne of the ancient Nordic ritual consists of dipping into the hot pools, opening up your pores and sinuses to the heat of a sauna or steam room, taking a cold plunge, then resting in the open air or in the warmth of an insulated hammock before repeating the course two to three times. The Main Spa Lodge The Kananaskis Nordic Spa entrance can be accessed from Kananaskis Village directly from the public parking area, or if you’re staying at the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, it’s a short few steps outdoors from the lobby – keep reading to learn more about staying at the lodge. You’ll cross a short wooden bridge that leads you to the top floor of the main spa lodge. Here you’ll receive a warm welcome from the friendly staff and have a peak at their retail reception before checking in. Their shop includes big brand names like Lululemon, local Albertan brands for wellness and apparel, as well as Kananaskis Nordic Spa’s very own line of products. If you love the products you use throughout your spa time so much, namely your soft and luxurious Tartan robe or the exfoliating scrub, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase your own to use at home! And if you forgot to bring a swimsuit, there are great options available here like Londre’s swim line. The spa lodge reception extends to an open seating area for dining and opens up to a huge waiting area with cozy upholstery and a fireplace. The windows of the living space open overhead when the weather is warm. It’s the perfect place to relax in while waiting for the rest of your party to arrive, or between a massage treatment and your time at the spa, while enjoying a drink or bite to eat. Book yourself a massage and you’ll have complimentary access to the hydrotherapy spa for the day! The Locker Rooms The locker rooms are located downstairs from the reception. Upon checking in at the spa, you’ll receive a waterproof wristband, either red for women or blue for men, with a locker number inscribed on it. The RFID chip inside will allow you to open your assigned locker effortlessly. No need to worry about keeping manual keys on you or memorize digital codes (and your locker number). Just be sure to not remove your wristband during your visit. The lockers are spacious and provide you with your own signature Tartan robe which will keep you warm and dry between dips in the pool, waterproof sandals to protect your feet around the facilities, a towel and a container filled with their seasonal salt scrub which you can use during your visit or take home with you. After getting dressed, you can head to the private shower stalls to rinse off before entering the outdoor spa. If you’ve forgotten a hair-tie – or perhaps a last minute shave or tampon – the shower section is fully stocked with amenities you might need. Be sure to leave your phones and cameras in your locker as the hydrotherapy spa is a cellphone-free space. We were visiting KNS for a creator summit with MODERNSPEAK outside of opening hours and captured the content that allows us to share our experience with you! Give yourself the opportunity to completely disconnect and seize your spa day without interference. The Pools The five pools all differ in temperature and ambience. The Hot Pool is incredibly invigorating at 35-40°C (95-104°F). The pool’s two levels allow more than one group of people to take advantage of the heated water, while water from the upper section cascades down into the lower more intimate pool, evoking calmness. The Salt-Water Float Pool, or Elements Pool, is the other hot pool with a cylindrical fountain at the centre. It’s certainly one of the more energizing spots to hang out with your crew during your hot cycle, and the two barrel saunas are placed on each side of the circular pool so you can always escape for some for quiet. The Gathering Pool is the largest and is most ideal during the rest phase if you’re hoping to socialize while taking in the open mountain views. Like the Hot Pool, it’s divided into a lower and upper section, giving all the more room to roam around while getting your body to stabilize in the […]
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