Celebrate National Bubble Bath Day!
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National Bubble Bath Day - Celebrate It With Style!
Some clever hedonist (to whom we all should be much obliged) arranged to have January 8th declared as National Bubble Bath Day. I discovered this holiday about a week after this year's occurrence, but I see no reason to miss out just because I found out about it a bit late, and neither should you! I'm wasting no time planning my own belated celebration (and it's going to be a real humdinger!). To spread the joy around, I've also assembled the following awesome tips and resources so that you, too, can celebrate National Bubble Bath Day with style and aplomb.
Let the festivities begin!
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Pick Your Perfect Bubble Bath
The perfect bubble bath for me may not be the perfect choice for you. I adore a bubble bath that creates mounds of fluffy froth that will last as long as my stay in the tub. I also am very picky about selecting the scents of my favorite foamy fragrances. Depending on my mood at the time, I prefer to relax surrounded by bubbles that smell like fresh spring rain, ocean breezes, vanilla cake or gingerbread, whereas you may prefer the scents of citrus, sandalwood or pine forests. As the French say, À chacun son goût!Here are some bubble baths to suit a variety of tastes. Here's to finding a (new) favorite among them!
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Sweet Treats
Bonus - All of these also can be used as shampoos!
More Sweet Treats!
"Scentimental" Choice
Gentle Soothers
Cheap Thrills
These are sure to please even the most discerning bathinistas!
Extravagant Indulgences
Surround yourself with luxurious bubbles in a sophisticated scent!
Thymes Liquid Foaming Bath, Goldleaf, 12-Ounce Bottle
Amazon Price: $17.00 (as of 05/30/2012)
List Price: $20.00
If you take your hedonism seriously, make your next bubble bath a truly sybaritic experience with this fabulous Thymes Goldleaf Foaming Liquid Bath Gel. It makes mounds of fragrant, pearlescent bubbles that will make you feel sensuous and self-indulgent while you're soaking and leave your skin feeling smooth and soft long after you dry off. And you'll love the sensual, sophisticated and soothing scent!
What else can you buy for this price that will leave you feeling so utterly pampered?
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Make Your Own Bubble Bath!
Start rockin' your inner mad scientist by trying some of the recipes in the following links.
- Ask Real Simple: Can I Make My Own Bubble Bath?
- This article from Real Simple magazine's web site includes tips and two bubble bath recipes from Janice Cox, who wrote the book Natural Beauty at Home.
- Making Your Own Bubble Bath (from BubbleBathSecrets.com)
- This fabulous guide provides recipes for making your own liquid bubble bath as well as fun solid bubble bath bars and a whole host of other tub treats, including bath oil, bath soaks, bath jelly bath bombs, bath salts and bath beads. These also would make terrific gifts for any bath lovers on your list!
- Make Your Own Bubble Bath (from thethingswomenwant.com)
- This helpful article includes a delicious-sounding recipe for a lavender and vanilla oil-scented bubble bath called Sugar Coated Dreams. Sounds yummy!
Make Your Own Handmade Bubble Bath, Bath Soaps, Bath Bombs, Lotions, Potions, and More!
Safety Tips for Soap Making: Many recipes for making soap contain either lye or sodium hydroxide which are caustic chemicals that can burn you very badly if you don't follow appropriate safety precautions. Be sure to work in a well-ventilated area and wear protective gloves and safety goggles whenever you make your own soaps, and always add lye (or any other acid) to water - NEVER add water to the acid.
Are you a bath person or a shower person?
I really enjoy showers, but there are few things that make me feel as pampered and relaxed as sinking into a fragrant tub enveloped in fluffy mounds of luxurious, opalescent bubbles. Yet I know lots of wonderful people who have no interest in lounging about in scented warm water and think showers are the only civilized way to bathe.
Which do you prefer - baths or showers?
Baths are my favorite way to unwind and have some "me" time.
MSchindel says:
Don't try to come between me and my bathtub! ;)
I have no interest in turning into a soggy prune.
Create the Perfect Ambience
There's a lot more to creating a memorable Bubble Bath Experience than just choosing the right bubble bath liquid/gel/etc. Whether you're enjoying your bubbles solo or sharing with a significant other, you'll want to select the perfect accessories to set the desired mood and amplify your enjoyment.
Following are suggestions for staging a celebration that will engage your entire body through all five of your senses!
Set a Romantic, Relaxing Mood with Candles
A bit of bubbly for your bath!
Sip a Sparkling Refresher!
Fortunately, there also are some excellent and equally festive non-alcoholic choices, including delicious, imported, sparkling juices and ciders that you can serve in an elegant (but non-breakable) glass. Some of the newer shatterproof stemmed glasses can be nearly indistinguishable from glass!
Tip: For a somewhat healthier alternative, try combining your favorite unsweetened (i.e., those with no added sweeteners) fruit juices or cider with seltzer or club soda.
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Dry Yourself With Plush Bath Towels
Tip: When you step out of the tub, don't rub yourself briskly with your towel or try to get your skin completely dry! Just pat your skin gently to remove just the excess water and then moisturize your newly-hydrated skin. Note: Soak in a bath can either hydrate or dehydrate your skin, depending on the temperature of the water. See "Water Temperature Tips" for more information.)
For Your Listening Pleasure
Here are a few suggestions to get you started.
Optional But Recommended: Bath Accessories!
Bath accessories to enhance your tub time:
Water Temperature Tips
The pros and cons of hot, warm and cool baths
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Hot baths are great for soothing sore muscles and easing tension. They can help you relax and, depending on how hot the water temperature is and/or how long you stay in the tub, it can actually enervate you (sap your energy). This can be helpful in preparing you to fall asleep if you're wound up, stressed out or anxious.
Important! If you do take a very hot bath, it's extremely important to remain aware of just how drained (so to speak) the hot water is making you so you don't pass out, fall asleep in the tub, or get lightheaded and lose your balance when you stand up or step out of the tub. Also, it seems paradoxical, but a long, hot soak will actually dehydrate your skin! Slathering on moisturizer won't replace the lost water (it just helps hold onto what you have left). So even if you love hot baths, it's best to save them for when you really need them.
Warm baths are recommended for most of your soaks. Lukewarm water (just warm enough to keep you comfortable) will hydrate your skin. When you step out of the bath, use a towel to pat off just the excess moisture (don't try to dry your skin completely) and then slather yourself all over with a moisturizing body lotion to keep the moisture in your skin and leave it soft and smooth.
Cool baths are an alternative to cool showers when the weather is hot. You'd be surprised at how refreshing they can be!
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Comments? Suggestions? Favorite bubble bath tips?
I'd love to hear from you!
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Sylvestermouse
Mar 18, 2012 @ 3:07 pm | delete
- This is a day I could celebrate every day! I love a nice, hot bubble bath. Nothing more relaxing after a hard days work :)
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MSchindel Mar 18, 2012 @ 3:10 pm | delete
- I'm with you! ;) Thanks so much for your comment and enjoy your next bubble bath! I hope this lens provided some tips to help make it extra special.
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Tipi
Apr 25, 2012 @ 9:57 am | delete
- I have to agree, I can celebrate with a bubble bath everyday! :)
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- Maybe it's time for a new movement - celebrate every day with a fun, festive and relaxing bubble bath! :)
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