Fun in simple things

Last night, (a friday) my friend Yong and I decided that we would do something fun that didn't require us to spend any money. She was in need of some sort of relaxation (she's an english teacher and the kids have been driving her mad) and so we came up with the idea of a "spa" night. Yes I know it sounds like something from "13 going on 30" but I swear these things never get old. So send the boyfriend packing for the night (he will most likely not mind, after all its not like he's suffering with his pals at the pub) and between your girls and yourself gather up some things you forgot you already had...

Every girl has in some way acquired most of the following:

• pedicure or manicure kits (often received as gifts from friends)
  
• assortment of nail polishes
  
• foot soaks and lotions
• Facial masks, scrubs and creams (in our case, Yong just couldn't say "no" to a sales lady at the Obey Your Body counter a couple of months ago.) 

I put my Ipod on a Genius Playlist off  Yael Naim's New Soul (gotta love that Itunes Genius, it does all the work for you) filled a bucket with warm water, opened a bottle of white wine and Voila!!! A relaxing night while catching up with your friends that ends with pretty toes and moisturized skin!

... and we didn't spend a dime ;)