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More than anything right now I need baths. Some of this is just my natural predisposition to want to soak in a hot tub when it's cold outside. But since I've been having a host of issues with my knees and lower back and tailbone which include the occasional shooting pain, I can tell you for a fact that it's also because of that.
I can't feel like I'm being healed by the water if I'm standing in the shower. Not to mention that standing is not so great for my back. Or my knees. Or my desire to luxuriate in a warm liquid cloud as I read magazines and sip Kool-Aid. Trust me, it's kinda hard to do that in the shower.
Now, I'm all for fancy bath potions. There are innumerable softening bombs, beads, bubbles and oils on the market and I'm proud to say that I've tried many of them. But, it's not necessary to blow your mortgage money to have a sumptuous bathing experience.
Here are my ingredients for a splendiferous soak. Mix and match as needed.
For the Bathing Beauty
1) Reading material. Any book or magazine that you love needs to be beside the tub. Simple as that.
2) Unless, of course, you've got writing to do. In that case a journal and your best pen will set you right.
3) Your beverage of choice. Yes, I really have had Kool-Aid while I was in the bathtub. Why is that so odd?
4) Something to make the water soothe all those aching muscles and troubled thoughts. Try: milk (even the powdered kind or stuff from a can work) for skin softening, epsom salt for body aches, vanilla or almond extract for a pleasing scent and essential oils for soothing the mind.
5) If you're like me the feet need some extra attention. Don't forget a foot scrubber.
6) Music for the mood. I've been taking my phone into the room to play some tunes from my Pandora app, but a solid CD on repeat that can be heard from the bathroom will also do nicely.
7) Candles for serenity. Doesn't it help to stare into a flickering flame? Yes. Yes, it does.
I know you feel better just thinking about this, right? Well, that's what I'm here for.
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