Fun Favors to Offer to Someone On Valentine’s Day
As you all know, Valentine’s Day can get a little crazy and consumer driven at times what with diamond rings, bling and other fun gift things, but I wanted to take the time to tell you all that there are plenty of other ways to show your appreciation and love without spending little to no money at all. The following are a few fun ways to pay favors to your special someone or even yourself.
Enjoy!
- Enjoy a Spa Day At Home: You will need:Foot spa or Large Plastic Container, 1 Cup Sea Salt, 1/4 Cup Olive Oil, 2-3 washcloths/scrub brush/pumice stone, 1-2 large towels for drying off. Optional: Essential Oil of your Choice. Whether this means you’re treating yourself or your S.O., the process is basically the same. Fill a foot spa or large plastic container (larger tupper ware works if you don’t have a foot spa!) with warm to hot water. Add 1/2 cup of sea salt to the water and mix another 1/2 cup with 1/4 cup of olive oil. Set the olive oil/salt mix aside. Pull out 2-3 washcloths and 1-2 larger sized towels. You can also bring out any other scrub brushes or pumice stones, if you have them, but it’s not mandatory. You may also add some essential oil to the hot water foot spa to lend a nice, relaxing scent to the experience if you want. Either you or your S.O. may then proceed to enjoy a nice scrub and pedicure from you! If you’re by yourself, I recommend popping in a film and letting the sea salt do all the work. Sea salt is a great scrub that can work to dissolve the dead skin on your feet while also reducing the swelling that our feet endure everyday from walking, exercise, etc. You may also follow this with a massage or simply, the naughty ;). You know the drill!
- Full Body Massage & More!: You Will Need: Your choice of massage oil, lubricant, and if you choose, massage tools. Of course, you knew this would be mentioned at some point or another! After all, what better way to show someone affection and love than through tender and sensual touch? This one is pretty simple and cheap. All you really need is massage oil. Simply have whoever you want to massage lie down, rub some massage oil onto your hands and massage as you please. Whether you choose to go more erotic or keep it platonic is up to you, but I recommend asking the person ahead of time if they have any back issues or neck problems to avoid any injury. If you’re single, invite a guy or girl friend over and take turns! There is nothing wrong with a little friendly relaxation! Plus, strictly platonic means you can chat and hang out in a stress free environment away from the V-Day insanity that will inevitably ensue in any public place you venture to on this day. If you’re taken, this might just be a nice change of pace for you and your significant other.
- Wine & Dine: You Will Need: Recipes for the items you want to make, utensils, wine glasses, wine (over 21 ONLY Please!), a great mix CD, and lots of laughter! This is a great idea for friends and couples alike. Making dinner as a group or couple can both be great fun. You can choose recipes together to try and enjoy new flavors. Sip some great red or white wine while you test your culinary skills and enjoy the musical stylings of your favorite artists. Whatever follows is up to you!
See you later! 😉
Sex On A Budget: Bring Intimate Relaxation To Your Home!
In this economy, I know it’s hard. Believe me. But, that being said, I’m still a woman who wants to relax and visit a spa with my man for some mind-calming zen and intimacy. Now I really cannot afford to visit a high-end spa at the moment, especially given that their prices are so inflated, so I decided to bring the spa to our home. I mean, what better way to cool off (or heat up! 😉 this summer than by creating my own little spa paradise, right?
Here’s what I did and you can do it to for little to no cash!
First, create the space. Spas make the big bucks for a reason. They create a wonderful escape for people down to the last detail. Do the same; create your optimal environment for rest, relaxation and pleasure (if you want!) for the day or the whole weekend. Select relaxing and/or sexy sounds that can play in the background. Select color matching or all white towels if you plan on jumping in the bath or shower, exchanging massage treatments or something along those lines. Light candles with appealing scents or burn incense if you like. All of these things will create the environment that you both can enjoy and indulge in.
Second, decide how to treat yourselves. Do you have a pool or spa that you want to include or will you keep it private in the bath or shower? Do you want to treat your partner, they can treat you, or do you both agree to massage one another? Is it strictly relaxation or will it mix with pleasure? Will you include adult games of any sort? All of these things should be discussed in order to make the day and/or weekend the most fun for both of you.
Lastly, will you end the night with tasty treats? Do you wish to include food in your relaxing day/weekend? If so, light fruits and vegetables are highly recommended if you want to add pleasure to your weekend. Avoid any foods that are too heavy. Include wine or champagne if you wish and, if you prefer, a nice gourmet dinner at the end of the evening tops this relaxing getaway quite nicely!
Whatever you decide to do, remember to tailor it to your tastes and desires to make it the most enjoyable day or weekend possible. Have fun and enjoy yourself!
Good Luck!
Buy Your Mom A Vibe Sale!
Alright, so maybe you won’t buy your mom a vibe for Mother’s Day, but you can buy it anyway and pretend you’ll give it to her then keep it for yourself! 😉
I won’t tell anyone, I promise!
At any rate, you’ll have to buy someone a vibe
(and who better to buy it for then yourself right?)
because our Mother’s Day Sale is happening from now until May 10, 2011.
From now until May 10th, you’ll get 20% OFF ANY PURCHASE!
If you forget the day every year like me, Mother’s Day is May 8th.
The sale will go 2 days after for all you belated gift givers who claim it’s
“in the mail.”
Don’t worry, I’ve been there, I’ve got your back.
Enjoy the Sale!
Sex On A Budget: Scarves For Bondage
Bondage can be an expensive taste.
For those who are frequent practitioners or simply love the lifestyle, it is a given that any quality bondage materials often can cost you quite a bit.
Therefore, finding quality restraints is often a problem experienced by those practiced and professed in the art of bondage.
So what if you’re simply an average user or bondage curious?
If you are only curious to try out bondage love or if you don’t dabble too deeply in kink, this tip could work well for you.
Simply employ some fabric scarves as love restraints!
This saves you money because scarves are often much cheaper than any bondage restraints available.
They work well for the average user and add a touch of sensuality to any session you might be having and are easily attainable at any clothing or accessories store or online for a small price.
Cons to using scarves during bondage play include the fact that for more intense users, scarves may rip or may not last long due to wear and tear, scarves may not hold well for your purposes, or the styles available for scarves may not suit your tastes, especially if you’re a lover of leather or other strong and durable materials.
All in all, if you are engage in mild bondage play, using scarves may work well for you in the bedroom.
If not, feel free to check out our bondage section for more durable options!
Have a Nice Weekend!
Good Luck!
Sex on a Budget New Blog Posts Coming Soon
So, times are tough. The economy sucks, the housing market falls a little more each day, and everyone I know is on a budget in some way or another. Sure, it may seem kind of discouraging, but it’s actually good that America is downsizing. We’ve been on a steady climb for awhile and learning to budget and downsize is not necessarily a bad thing. That being said, it’s understandable if you can’t spend the money on some of the high tech sex gadgets we carry (though you should invest in a vibe at least!). That’s why I’m starting a new series of blog posts on Romance Attack’s blog called Sex on a Budget. This is the first in many to come so stay tuned in the coming days, weeks and maybe months on how to save in the area of your sex life without sacrificing the fun.