Need a break? These homemade fizzies exfoliate dry skin and use aromatherapy to help calm your senses, even after a stressful workweek. It's the perfect at-home spa-night ritual. Plus, who doesn't love a nice relaxing bubble bath? On Kirbie: Kardashian Kollection blouse.
Random beauty fact: today is National Bubble Bath Day. And in honor of such an occasion, you deserve an all-out soak in the tub. All it takes is a few extra steps to make it even more relaxing, pampering, and restorative to your senses. Get construction-free tips to turning your bath into a miniature resort when you keep reading.
When the nurse bathes your baby with one arm in the hospital sink, it's no big deal. But, once you get home and have to scrub your slippery lil bug yourself, a small panic can set in. And, the task is just as slippery as your tot ages so we've rounded up five helpful items that make washing your wee one easier so you both can enjoy tub time!
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Lily likes baths . . .
This much.
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Keep tears to a minimum during bath time with more than just tear-free soaps and shampoos. Outfitting your tub with tot-friendly gear will keep lil ones entertained while mama gets them clean. From kid-sized baths and showerheads to waterfall-inspired faucet-covers, your wee one will come out clean as a whistle with these products.
Itchy head? Yes, it could be dandruff, eczema, or even head lice. (Let's hope it's not that last one.) Chances are, the solution to your scalp woes could be simple. All you have to do is just turn down your water temperature — or you'll end up like itchy old me. A few weeks ago, a repairman tinkered with our water heater to make it a little more effective. He succeeded, and I was pretty pumped about being able to take scalding hot showers. However, my scalp paid the price. You see, hot water takes moisture out of the skin, stripping the hair and skin of natural oils. Couple this with frequent shampooing, possibly harsh ingredients, and dry air, and you'd be scratching your noggin, too. Here are some tips to prevent an itchy scalp:
Have you ever just wanted to get blotto by yourself in the tub? Don't answer that question aloud, but in case you have, design company Simplehuman has a tub caddy ($69.99) that has room for a bowl of bath salts, a candle, and a glass of wine — for people who like to get the party started early. (Or relaxing. Either way.) I say that I like the idea per se, but I think they need to add a spot for another glass, since we all know boozing alone is not the best habit. What do you think? Is this caddy a hit or a miss?
Some kids won't get in the tub and my son won't get out. He loves bathing so much that he climbs in and slathers himself with soap so we have to turn the water on. Who knew my lil mess maker — the guy that dives into the dirt and changes his own diaper — would double as Mr. Clean? Since he runs nonstop, maybe he just likes to soak his small muscles? I'll never know, but I do expect the water bill will go up. The other day he took three baths. The first he finagled with the soap trick, the second was a result of his ingenious idea to rub apple sauce all over his body and hair, and the finale was after he skated around the kitchen on a cupcake. To see what happened, read more
When it comes to at-home pampering, it's hard to beat a relaxing soak in the bath. However, I never get to take baths as much as I would like. How often do you indulge?
