Alternative Theme Titles:

• Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!
• Pampered Princess
• Spa Night
• Pamper Me Please!
• Getaway!
• Be Still And Know
• Relax and Reclaim
• On Vacation With The Girls!
• Pamper Party
• Quiet Reflections
• Girls Night In
  
  Theme Verse Suggestions:
  
• "Be still, and know that I am God..."  Psalm 46:10
• "…and ye shall find rest unto your souls." Matthew 11:29
  
  Devotional:
  Take Me Away! by Julia
  
  Decorating Suggestions:
  
  Color Scheme
  Calming colors such as blues and greens.
  
  General Decorations
  
• This theme focuses on a spa-like atmosphere.
• A few terry cloth robes draped over chairs.
• Large floor pillows.
• Small Electric Waterfall/Fountain.
• Lots of Candles.
• Baskets/trees of greenery.
• Use a few "fresh" flowers.
• Sprinkle rose petals on floor and tables (you can sometimes get the silk ones at the .99 and $Stores).
• Make "stations" for different spa treatments.
• Stacks of towels.
  
  For The Tables
  
• Simple flower arrangements (White Roses or Magnolias - You could float some magnolias in a clear glass bowl)
• Candles and tealights.
  
  See Centerpiece and Table Arrangements
  
  Games and Ice-breakers:
  See the Icebreakers Index for more ideas.
  
  Music:
  
• Relaxation CD for Background Music (Waterfall, Nature Sounds, etc.)
  
  Favors:
  
• Make Bath Sundaes (craftsayings.com)
• Make Shower Puffs (craftbits.com)
• Make Bath Cookies (craftbits.com)   Make sure you add a tag as to what they are so no one tastes them:)
• Any bath product (bath beads, oils, gels, etc.)
  
  See the Favor Index.
  
  Just For Fun:
  
• Have everyone dress in comfy clothes (pajamas if you wish).
• Have everyone bring a pair of slippers to wear.
• Do some beauty treatments (facials, nails, pedicures). Have all your supplies on hand.
  Nail polishes, facial and foot treatments, cucumber slices (sliced and chillded), nail polish remover, etc.
  
• Have stacks of hand towels (preferably white like at a spa).
• Make some homemade beauty treatments as a group project.
  Spa At Home Treatments (spaindex.com)
  Homemade Bath Recipes (Pioneer Thinking)
  Homemade Bath Treatments (Craft Bits)
• Use Self Adhesive Labels to print verses regarding "resting" in the Lord. Place them on water bottles for your event.
  
  Doorprizes:
  
• Gift Certificate to Bath and Body Works
• Gift Certificate for a manicure or pedicure.
• Bath Brush
• Bath Pillow
• Any Bath Product
• Manicure Set
• Spa Basket - Fill with bath oils, beads, gels, lotions, brushes, etc.
• Relaxation Music CD
  See the Doorprize page
  
  Skits:
  
• Rest Skit by Bob Snook
  
  See the CLM Skit Links
  
  Food Suggestions:
  
• Fruit Platters
• Veggie Platters
• Yogurts
• Water Bottles
• Flavored Waters
• Herbal Teas
• Fruit Smoothies
• Bowls of nuts
• Bowls of dried fruits (cranberries, apricots, banana chips, etc.)
  
  See the Recipe Resource Page

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Copyright 2001-2007 Julia Bettencourt
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