As the holidays near and the festivities begin, couples will be scrambling to get shopping done, hosting family dinners, and spreading holiday cheer. While the festive season is usually a fun and joyous time for most people, it can come with an unwanted side effect– stress.
Shipping delays, overcrowded stores, and family drama can easily make a festive time seem like an overwhelming one. That’s why couples need to make sure they are taking care of their mental and physical well-being during this time.
An easy way to indulge in some self-care this holiday season is by having a couples at-home spa day. Keep reading for some tips to help you get started.
Create a charcuterie board
What’s a spa night without some food? To kick off your at-home spa date, create a charcuterie board. Despite the fancy name, you do not need fifteen types of cheese for it to qualify as a “charcuterie board”, at least not for a relaxed date night. Gather a bunch of finger foods that you and your significant other enjoy, and arrange them nicely on a plate or dish of your choosing. Make sure you choose a container that can be easily moved around as you’ll probably visit multiple rooms throughout your at-home spa day. Keep the board on hand so you can snack on things throughout the date.
Give each other massages
Massages are one of the most important parts of the spa experience. Since you’ll be at home, you won’t have access to a masseuse, but that’s okay because you don’t need one. Having your partner give you a massage can be almost as good, if not better, than having a professional do it because there should be an additional layer of comfortability. Tell your partner where you’re the tensest, so they can focus on those problem areas first. If you’re really concerned about giving a good massage, lookup tips online for help.
Make face masks
Making your own face masks can be a fun activity for you and your partner to try together. As it’s nearing winter and the weather is getting colder, your face masks should contain a base ingredient such as olive oil or coconut oil to maximize hydration. From there you can mix and match ingredients like avocados, bananas, oats, and more. The best part is most of these are foods that can be found right in your pantry. If you’re looking for DIY face mask ideas, click here.
Take a relaxing bath
Baths are a great way to relieve tension from the day and let your mind relax, so why not do it with your partner? Run some warm water and add some bubble bath!. A quality bubble bath with essential oils like lavender can feel luxurious and have some therapeutic benefits too. To set a romantic mood, dim the lights, and burn a few aromatherapy candles in your bathroom. Once that’s all set, get into the bath with your partner if your tub is big enough to allow it. It may be a tight fit, but it’ll create an intimate environment perfect for a date night.
Why you should try these tips
Relieves stress
Almost all of the tips above have the ability to help relieve holiday-related stress and tension for you and your partner. This is crucial for both mental and physical health because excessive stress can manifest into a myriad of health problems. Everything from severe issues like heart disease and depression to smaller, yet tedious, issues like erectile dysfunction and headaches can occur if stress isn’t dealt with properly. Stress can also result in other relationship issues like lack of communication, intimacy problems, loss of trust, and more if left unchecked. Taking time to have a date night can prevent tension from building and small problems from turning into larger ones.
Improves bond
Date nights are a good way to connect with your partner and give your undivided attention to bettering your relationship. The holidays are a busy time, so it’s easy to get sidetracked with other things and forget to spend quality time with your partner. An at-home spa day allows you and your significant other to not only get some intimate time together but take care of your well-being too. The physical touch that occurs when giving each other massages or taking a bath together, is a great way of expressing love and affection, which you both may need a little extra of when you’re feeling overwhelmed.
