How to Build the Perfect Spa Basket

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60 Responses to “How to Build the Perfect Spa Basket”

1. Paula:

   I have suffered for years and need a good remedy to save me this summer NO MORE MEDICINE
   Paula

   
   April 30th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
2. Sara B.:

   I often forget to include candles in spa kits. I don’t always associate citrus with rejuvenating.

   
   May 1st, 2008 at 9:29 am
3. Melanie:

   Great ideas.The rejuvenating is my favorite as I love citrus. I wonder, are any other scents besides lavender relaxing? I never buy anything marketed as relaxing because I don’t care for the smell of lavender. Thanks!

   
   May 1st, 2008 at 1:50 pm
4. Sandra:

   I like that the candles don’t use synthetic fragrances…I am on a quest to remove all of the “chemical” smells from our home in an attempt to make our house healthier. I have never tried the sugar scrubs…but they sound like a great way to wake up tired skin and get ready for spring.
   owatz (AT) telus (DOT) net

   
   May 1st, 2008 at 2:02 pm
5. Naomi:

   I need a springtime detox…

   
   May 1st, 2008 at 2:58 pm
6. wendy:

   mmmm, citrus! and no synthetics! Love it!

   
   May 1st, 2008 at 4:26 pm
7. julie:

   love the soy candles…that’s all I buy…citrus is so rejuvenating!

   
   May 2nd, 2008 at 5:25 am
8. Michelle:

   The “relaxing” spa collection sounds wonderful. I love the different ideas that were given. I like how gift baskets look when they are all assembled, but I have always had difficulty visualizing how to put one together that wasn’t just a hodge podge of stuff. This gives some great ideas and it looks so easy to do.

   
   May 2nd, 2008 at 5:47 am
9. Diana G:

   Great idea – would be a fantastic Mother’s Day gift ….Hint Hint Hint!!!
   Now if I could only find an hour to indulge myself!!!

   
   May 2nd, 2008 at 7:14 am
10. heidi:

    love it! i want one of the relaxing ones!

    
    May 2nd, 2008 at 9:00 am
11. Stephanie V:

    I always have a hard time with fragrance because I hate toxins in my home. A non-toxic candle (rejuvinating even better) is something I should try. The chamomile, apple blossom candle is video looks great.

    
    May 2nd, 2008 at 10:59 am
12. Emily:

    These spa baskets are such a great idea for a “self gift”. As a new mom, the rejuvenating products (citrus) look the best—would help me get up the energy to chase down my new little walker! Thanks!

    
    May 2nd, 2008 at 4:41 pm
13. Cindi:

    Hi, I enjoyed watching her make the custom spa basket. The candle, bubble bath, etc. Love to pamper myself! Thanks,Cindi

    
    May 2nd, 2008 at 6:24 pm
14. meg:

    The rejuvinating basket sounded amazing! I know I love Pacifica products but am excited to try the Whole Foods brand candle. Great gift idea!

    
    May 2nd, 2008 at 10:57 pm
15. Danielle:

    I love the citrus, never would have thought of that. I also always forget the candles!

    
    May 2nd, 2008 at 11:51 pm
16. Karen A.:

    ooooh yummy! The scented candles look great. I shop at WFs but never saw those. Every year I buy the Aura Cacia individual bath salts for stocking stuffers… Great gift basket ideas.

    
    May 3rd, 2008 at 3:44 am
17. Emma Jane:

    I don’t like candles, but those labels are so pretty

    
    May 3rd, 2008 at 9:05 am
18. the mama hood:

    Love these products especially Alba!

    
    May 3rd, 2008 at 3:02 pm
19. Krisinda Smith:

    Great tips! Reminds me that I need to take time for myself!

    
    May 4th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
20. Joanna:

    I need a spa basket! Okay, maybe I’ll make one for my mom for Mother’s Day!

    
    May 4th, 2008 at 4:13 pm
21. zmama:

    What a great video! I learned how to put a great basket together and can’t wait to try one out myself! The soy candles sound amazing as do the lavendar and citrus scents!! Thanks a bunch!!

    
    May 4th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
22. E:

    Mmmm…the lavender body polish sounds great! Lavender is such a relaxing scent. It would be my go-to product whenever I take a bath.

    
    May 4th, 2008 at 7:21 pm
23. Mary Pan:

    These spa baskets are a great idea for gifts. I’ve been buying shampoos, conditioners, lotions, etc. for myself for the longest time. Now I can put together a themed spa basket for a friend!

    
    May 4th, 2008 at 7:36 pm
24. Angela:

    Oh, love all these products. I need to take a trip into WF’s soon and check these out.

    
    May 4th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
25. Kathy H.:

    Love the soy candles!

    
    May 5th, 2008 at 12:14 am
26. Cricket:

    I love soy candles and citrus has always been a favorite scent of mine since it really is so very rejuvenating. Perhaps it is because I grew up in California with all of those lemon and orange trees in our yard…who could ever feel tired with citrus and sunshine all around!??! I think I will be taking a trip to WF to put together a nice basket for my own mom tomorrow so I can mail it off in time for her to get it for Mother’s Day. Thanks for the great ideas.

    
    May 5th, 2008 at 11:02 am
27. Lisa C:

    Real nice video with great ideas. I love Whole Foods!

    
    May 5th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
28. Vicki Wurgler:

    I like the lavender spa basket – thats one of my favorite fragrance-so nice with the body polish and candles

    
    May 5th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
29. Shelly:

    What great tips! I want to make a spa basket for a friend’s graduation gift and would not have thought to go to Whole Foods. Now I will!

    
    May 5th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
30. Terri Wagner:

    I am such a candle addict. I am always burning candles at home. The scents are so relaxing and it gives the home a warm cozy atmosphere.

    
    May 6th, 2008 at 5:50 am
31. Bradley Baker:

    Nice tips. Off to make a basket.

    
    May 9th, 2008 at 7:05 am
32. Kristi P:

    I really enjoyed the spa basket, maybe I should send my friends the video so they can learn and make me one. ~grin~ I really love the candles as well, lavender is tops on my list for relaxation.

    
    May 10th, 2008 at 8:48 pm
33. Ann:

    I’ve been noticing the Home Spa displays at the Berkeley Whole Foods and I’m going to get supplies

    
    May 12th, 2008 at 9:46 am
34. Wisconsin Mommy:

    Now I want to run and make one for myself!!

    
    May 13th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
35. Jill:

    Oh my goodness this is perfect. Candles, Bath and chocolate!!!!

    
    May 14th, 2008 at 7:31 am
36. Katy Morris:

    Such a nice idea…making a special bath basket for *yourself*!!! I love the rejuvinating citurs scents. I always need a little pick-me-up (in the morning or mid afternoon)! Adding the chocolate to the basket is the best idea ever!

    
    May 15th, 2008 at 10:43 am
37. Margaret:

    Anyone would be thrilled to be the recipient of one of these gift baskets! What great combos with the scrubs, salts, candles and mitts–they even look fantastic arranged in the baskets. Watching this podcast made me feel like going out and getting the products to assemble one… maybe even to treat myself;) Wonderful gift idea, though!

    
    May 16th, 2008 at 8:45 pm
38. cheryl kelly:

    oh what a perfect retreat at home. and what a wonderful gift idea for a new mom or a not so new mom!

    
    May 17th, 2008 at 6:56 am
39. Laura Iriarte:

    loved the video! would have liked some prices or at least a price for the whole basket… i will need to get more creative with my gift giving. i really love that they are healthy products but still pampering…

    
    May 17th, 2008 at 10:26 am
40. PsychMammaa:

    What wonderful products! Heard about you from modmom.blogspot.com and can’t wait to try some pampering!

    
    May 19th, 2008 at 7:51 am
41. Michaela:

    Thanks for pulling this together….I needed some direction in the Whole Body section and am going to check it out.

    
    May 20th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
42. Andrea:

    Thanks to modmom.blogspot.com for linking me up to your podcast. I need a little self-indulgence and this is a great guide!

    
    May 20th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
43. Chas:

    After watching that I found out a lot of good products out the that are earth friendly, and some great ideas!

    
    May 23rd, 2008 at 7:25 am
44. lace:

    All of those products look wonderful. What great baskets and thanks for all the tips on how to create it. Any tips on creating a basket not specifically centered around a bath? More of a relaxing kit instead of a spa kit.

    How I wish we had a whole foods near us. The closest one is about 11/2 away. Any way to suggest a store closer?

    
    May 23rd, 2008 at 8:27 am
45. Stacy:

    We are slowly purging our house of unsafe products, this was great.

    
    May 28th, 2008 at 10:43 am
46. Erika:

    Thanks to modmom I found your awesome podcast! I have a 15 month old daughter that I have yet to spend one night away from, so this would be a great way to treat myself. I also think this would be such a fab gift idea for friends or a girls night! Thanks for the tips!

    
    May 28th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
47. Aubrey:

    I would definitely love the rejuvanating basket. Thanks for the ideas!
    PS. I found you through modmom.blogspot.com

    
    May 28th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
48. Mary @ Adventures in Mommyland:

    Great giveaway, thanks!

    
    May 28th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
49. misty w:

    Absolutely love citrus. Thanks

    
    May 28th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
50. Melanie Lee:

    I only wish that I had a Whole Foods Market near me! I do already use Pacifica candles, they are so intoxicating, I love them. Whole Foods has so much more than I ever imagined. I had no idea that they carried so many spa products. Its great to go to a spa but it just isn’t practical all the time, so having a “spa at home” is the way to go. I don’t know any woman who wouldn’t love to get a spa basket as a gift! The Stress Relief basket would be perfect for ME!

    
    May 28th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
51. Dolly:

    in 2 weeks, i’ll live within 5 miles of a whole foods market…i can’t WAIT. i love healthy options for moms regarding skin care and spa care…we need it!

    
    May 28th, 2008 at 6:00 pm
52. Geri Chase:

    I love these products, what a great way to create a really unique gift basket!

    
    May 28th, 2008 at 6:34 pm
53. Bhavana:

    I have tried a few products and would love to try the rest. Thanks for the great tips!

    
    May 28th, 2008 at 7:15 pm
54. Laura:

    Great ideas! I liked all 3 baskets… and there are so many items to choose from at the store when making our own. Thanks for the podcast and tour around whole foods/body section!!

    
    May 29th, 2008 at 2:02 am
55. Amy:

    A great spa basket might also include a soothing mix CD!

    
    May 29th, 2008 at 7:20 am
56. Ellie:

    Ooh, Brazilian Mango Grapefruit. Yum! I’ll have to look for that the next time I’m in Whole Foods. Love the ideas!

    
    May 29th, 2008 at 8:46 am
57. Maggie Smith:

    The soy candles are a plus in my book. I once bought a soy candle that doubled as a lotion. It was really cool. I really liked the smell too. I would love one of these baskets!!!

    
    May 29th, 2008 at 11:06 am
58. LisaW:

    Such lovely ideas! Thanks!

    
    May 29th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
59. Telecia:

    I love eco-friendly ideas. This is great!!! I came across this site via modmom.blogspot.com. Thanks for the info!!!

    
    May 29th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
60. Erin Zackey:

    Ooo, the rejuvenating basket looks divine, winning any of these would be a huge treat!

    
    May 29th, 2008 at 11:16 pm