What are your plans for Mother’s Day weekend? Mine should be glorious…date night with my husband on Friday night, hanging with the family on Saturday and a whole lot of reading while curled up in bed on my brand new Kindle on Sunday. (Which is more than perfect, considering I’m 8 months pregnant!) I am hoping it will be truly lovely.

One thing this holiday reminds me of is that moms need to take care of themselves first and foremost in order to be the best caregivers we can be. Eating well, exercising and taking care of our bodies and skin should be paramount. So why not treat moms to a spa experience…at home? Celebrity dermatologist Dr. Susan Evans has some great ideas on how you can whip up all-natural beauty concoctions right from the fridge! Budget, time AND eco-friendly, these head to toe at-home spa recipes require no hot stoves so its great for little ones to participate in the process.

Papaya Rehydrating Mask
1 cup papaya( remove seeds)
4 tablespoons honey
2 egg whites
3 tablespoons lemon or orange juice

Puree ingredients in a blender. Place in refrigerator until chilled and apply mask over entire face. Relax and leave on for 10-15 minutes, then rinse

Natural Papaya Sweet and Salty Exfoliating Body Scrub
1/4 cup natural sea salt
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup papaya puree
4 tablespoons olive oil

Whisk all the ingredients in mixing bowel until thick. Gently massage over skin in a circular motion. Can be used over entire body or to target dry patches. Step into shower and rinse off.

Deep Conditioning Coconut Hair Mask
1/4 cup of coconut oil
1/4 cup of olive oil

Combine oil mixture and place in microwave until warm (about 15 seconds) and massage into scalp. Leave mixture on with a cap to protect clothing and sheets for 1 hour, then rinse. Works great on dry, curly or damaged hair!

Coffee Break for Your Feet
Freshly ground coffee
1/4 cup sea salt
1/4 cup papaya puree
6 tablespoons of olive oil

Reduce swelling and soften skin for spring sandal-ready feet! In a large mixing bowl, combine ingredients. Warm mixture in microwave for 20 seconds. Mixture should be warm, not hot. Place feet in bowl and let soak. Rub mixture over dry heels for extra exfoliation.

I am definitely trying the coffee soak for my feet! Sounds amazing…now, go forth and pamper!