Mother’s Day DIY At-Home Spa Day

“This post is sponsored by PAPYRUS® Recycled Paper Greetings. All thoughts and opinions are my own.“

Mother’s Day is almost here, and I’ve got a great idea that’s sure to win over all the women in your life. A few days ago, I hosted a spa day at my house for a few of my closest friends and we had the best time. We laughed, we cried, we shared stories about the triumphs and struggles of motherhood, and best of all—everyone left feeling more loved, connected, and appreciated than ever thanks to these beautifully handcrafted PAPYRUS® Greeting Cards from Randalls.

Today, I’m sharing how you can create your own luxurious spa day without spending a fortune and what essentials you need for the party. With some entertaining tips, beauty and self-care suggestions, and exquisite sentimental reminders from Papyrus Greeting Cards, you’re sure to have a one-of-a-kind Mother’s Day celebration. This will be the perfect excuse to catch up with your friends, let your hair down, and get pampered in the process.

SET THE MOOD – First and foremost, setting the mood is everything! You want to create a relaxing environment with the right music. Nature and instrumental sounds are very soothing but if you want something more upbeat, acoustic hits are also great. Make sure your place smells therapeutic and calm with essential oils or candles. Have your guests come in their favorite pjs so everyone is really comfortable.

THE SETUP – Stock up on plenty of towels, cotton balls, swabs, makeup remover towelettes, and other hygiene products. Make sure every spa station is beautifully displayed, labelled, and conveniently located for your guests.

THE SWEET TOUCH – Prepare a party favor bag for each mom to take home and don’t forget the most important part: a beautiful personalized card! Add a personalized note telling each friend how you view each of them as a mother. Include words of admiration, encouragement, reassurance, and love to lift them up. This personal touch will make them feel extra special! I love getting my Papyrus Greeting Cards from Randalls because the selection is always spot on. From intricate details and luxurious handmade embellishments to the finest materials used, the quality is impeccable and they’re the perfect added touch to give your spa day that luxurious feel. I loved the embellishment on this pink floral card so much I got 2 and framed one of them for my office! It is such a sophisticated touch that leaves me feeling inspired and motivated.

LIGHT BITES / DRINKS – Fresh fruit, a smoothie bar, healthy salads, charcuterie boards, and sweet pastries are the perfect options to keep your guests full. For drinks, serve a refreshing diffused water concoction, your favorite bubbly, or a delicious mocktail.

MANI / PEDI STATION – Stock up on your favorite shades for the season, along with all the accessories, and let your guests pick. Neutrals and pastels are always a sophisticated option!

FACIAL – If you have a steamer, now is the time to put it to good use. If not, you can also use warm towels by placing them in a slow cooker. Have your favorite serums, oils, and moisturizers on hand and encourage your friends to bring their favorites, too! That way, you can try each others out.

MASK – Who doesn’t love a good mask! Provide a variety of different ones to accommodate various skin types. You can also do lip and eye masks, too, if you have any. If you’re feeling super creative, you can have your guests make their own at the party. Don’t forget the cucumber for those eyes!

SCRUBS – Give your guests a mini-scrub or have them make their own to take home. Provide goodie bags for guests to take home a bath bomb or some Himalayan sea salt to use during their next bubble bath.

HAIR TREATMENT – If your guest is up to it, give her a hair mask. Those locks need some TLC, too! She can wash it out during the party or just leave it in until she gets home. Either way, it’ll do her hair some good.

I hope you enjoyed these tips, and I would love to hear if you’ve ever hosted a spa day at your home. What were some personal touches you added to make your guests feel extra special? No matter what you do for Mother’s Day, just remember to shower your mom with extra love and attention with help from Papyrus Greeting Cards. She definitely deserves it!