Eco Spa Day for your Bridesmaids

Need a delicious way to thank your bridesmaids for their unselfish dedication to your Big Green Wedding?  How about a luscious, organic Spa Day at your place.  If you have a friend with a poolside cabaña, all the better.You can hire a masseuse and organic caterer at the high end, or keep it as simple as a group pedicure, manicure and facials. Serve a light organic lunch and organic, fruity ice teas. (We are all addicted to Republic of Tea Apricot Honey, sweetened with organic raw dark agave. You can serve if hot or iced, depending on time of year.) Display the organic cosmetics you make in lovely bowls and decorate with candles and soothing music.  
There are some great recipes for organic facials, scrubs and moisturizers. Finely ground seasalt and lemon juice make a great scrub — as does sugar and aloe vera gel with some essential oils. Organic almond flour is a classic base for scrubs. Oatmeal calms the skin and sour cream was my mother’s secret for super soft skin.
Have a fondue pot?   Make a finishing moisturizer with raw organic shea butter, kept warm and liquid over a low flame. (Be really careful about the temperature!!)   If you have a local farmers market, avacado and cucumbers are great basics for facials. 
Depending on your budget and resources, you can hire professional help, or DIY a fabulous, relaxing day with your friends.