Roll call!  The kids aren’t the only ones going back to class.  The bell has rung and you had better be in your seat because:  It’s time for Spa School.  Where fun will earn you an A and treatments rule. Click here to learn more about #SpaWeekGossip.

Grade system: Tweet smart, have fun, learn spa stuff, get an A

WIN: Six A+ Students will win a spa uniform! No naughty schoolgirl attire here.

PRIZE: A super-soft Sassimi Spa Robe: Double-sided, plush micropoly spa lounger that feels fabulous after bath, after swim, or lounging around. Get ready without bulky sleeves and collars and then step out with ease. An adjustable satin drawstring for an individual fit. Bust area moves to allow more or less coverage. This style looks great on all shapes and sizes. Get your choice of Pink, White or Cream (according to availability).

The 6 winners will be notified via Twitter after the party is over.

Your class schedule:

Homeroom - Meet your classmates and find out how to be a Grade A spa student.

Math - Crunch the spa numbers without busting your budget.

Gym - Jumping jacks were never like this.  Sweat it out and get into spa shape.

Social Studies – Become a spa culture vulture w/history and the roots of relaxation.

Chemistry – Get out the beakers & test tubes! Make your own beauty concoctions.

Home Ec - Create a cozy and relaxing home.  When you just can’t get to the spa.

TWITTER PARTY DETAILS:

What: Spa Week Daily & Art of the Spa’s #SpaWeekGossip

When: Wednesday, September 1st, 2 pm EST / 11 am PAC

Where: On Twitter with hashtag #SpaWeekGossip or

For easier chatting (hashtag entered automatically for you) tweet on Tweetchat.com

BRAND NEW! Join us by logging in from Twitter OR Facebook using our brand new embedded chat feature here:

Topic: Back to Spa School

Who: @spaweek @artofthespa & YOU!

Experts:  @jeremymcc @audreymclellan (fittingly, Audrey won’t make it because of a conflict with her son’s first day B2S!) @rockandrollmama @carissarogers

Make the grade and be there.

Michelle (Spa Week Daily) & Candy (Art of the Spa)

Getting your luxury spa treatment is only half the battle to bliss. Extending the “feel good” benefits of each soothing massage or rejuvenating facial at home is an all-important part of your spa routine, and this includes what happens when your head hits the pillow.

To spotlight one of the 12 hottest spa treatment trends for Fall, Sleeping and Dreaming treatments, we are giving away pillowcases glossed with the wellness benefits of the spa. The Satin Hydration Therapy® organic satin pillowcase from Neero & Ana packs all the extra hydration you need to keep skin supple and youthful, and keeps your hair in healthy shape too. Ecologically friendly satin fibers work overnight to shield and protect your best assets from the harmful drying effects of absorbent cotton cases.

TO ENTER:

Tell us: What is the most relaxing experience you’ve ever had in a spa, OR the most relaxing spa experience you’ve ever created for yourself at home?

Write in the comments below or on our Facebook wall. Answers will be judged, ironically, based upon how much they DON’T put us to sleep. (AKA, how interesting they are).

EXTRA ENTRY: Follow @SPAWEEK and tweet: Enter this dreamy contest on @SPAWEEK Daily. http://ow.ly/2to2W I’m yawning just thinking about it.

THE PRIZE:

Three (3) people will win a Neero & Ana single Satin Hydration Therapy® organic satin pillowcase in your choice of the 15 colors available:

NEERO & ANA PILLOWCASE RETAIL VALUE
Single standard cases- $29.99 | Standard sets- $54.99
King single cases- $34.99 | King sets- $64.99

DETAILS:

Contest ends Sunday, August 29th at 11:59 pm EDT. Winners will be announced on Monday, and the winners must respond on Spa Week’s wall or email michelle(at)spaweekmedia(dot)com by Sunday, September 5th to claim your prize, or a new winner will be chosen.

WINNERS:

KatF: My first, and only, spa experience occurred a few years ago. A friend who was leaving the area & had received a gift card to a local spa offered me the gift card she had received as a wedding present. I originally refused her kind offer & explained to her she should try to use the GC before she left town or save in case she ever returned for a visit, etc. She insisted she would not use as not sure if/when she would return. I accepted the GC with some reluctance, but really not that much. :) I made myself a reservation but not really knowing what to expect since this was my first spa experience. I admit I was a bit nervous about the whole process but tried to keep an open mind. Upon my check in, I was given a robe & slippers & instructed on where to change & where to check my clothing. I was then seated in a lovely room and given an aromatic foot soak with my choice of beverage. Being that I live in the Pacific NW, I opted for some hot herbal tea. Approx. 10-15 minutes later I was retrieved by the massage therapist who performed an incredible and relaxing “tranquility massage” that allowed me to surrender my mind & body to the experience. Now if that wasn’t the bees knees, it was followed by an invigorating eucalyptus steam and Swiss Shower that put me over the top for the ultimate spa session.

Hellen: The most relaxing experience I had in a Spa was in florida. It was a fantastic and a very positive adventure. The therapist used amazing techniques , and the perfect amount of pressure so I could still feel relaxed. The relaxation started when I arrived , they asked me to light a candle and make a wish. That made me feel renewed before beginning my journey at the spa, and it’s a very delicate way of being welcomed as well. Then i walked back to their locker room where the lights begin to get softer, and the music went from energizing at the front desk to a relax tune as I walked to the back where the amenities were. I then experienced the most amazing waterfall jacuzzi, with warmed lounge chairs, a beautiful sauna , and this amazing steam room infused with eucalyptus which helped my breathing a lot and made me even more relaxed. After having my treatment in a room that had been customized for me , with my scent, color , and music I walked to their garden where I spent the rest of the day lounging in hanging chairs, with my feet on the water, and also had a chance to nap on their cabanas. What an amazing , relaxing day I had. I felt revitalized! To me this was so relaxing because i was able to have a day made just for myself, and all of the details helped me feel warm and comfortable.

Jenn: Sleeping Late on a Sunday Morning with the kids at their Grandmother’s

Official Rules

What’s a Daily Grommet? A Daily Grommet is, quite simply, a useful thingamabob, tchotchke, or gizmo, curated daily by the fine folks over at (surprise!) DailyGrommet.com. At Daily Grommet, you can find all sorts of useful and beautiful things for your home, garden, and for gifts. In keeping with this week’s zen theme, here are 3 lovely zen-inspired gifts from Daily Grommet.

Tea Forté Autumn Sampler Collection

Inspired by Japanese Tea Ceremonies

Himalayan Institute Neti Pot

An Ayurvedic sinus cleansing technique

Jade Harmony Yoga Mat

For every sustainable rubber mat purchased, the company will plant a tree

We recommend you follow @DailyGrommet on Twitter, as well as their bubbly, inspiring master of grommet ceremonies, @hostesstori!

Everyone loves a good party, but there are so many details required to bring it all together. We enlisted the help of fellow spa lifestyle enthusiast, Talk Spas to give up the goods on what it really takes to have a great Spa Party.

That’s right, it’s time to break out your best towels, set up a facial bar, and bring on the home spa party! Everyone loves to be pampered, so what’s better than spending a day in the lap of luxury, surrounded by friends, for an afternoon that won’t break the bank. Here’s a quick guide to throwing a fabulous home spa party!

1. Environment is Everything. Establish the mood from the very beginning by choosing a calming theme for the day – think “beach” or “florals” – and crafting your invitations with soft colors and lush materials, like parchment or vellum. Fill the room with scented candles and tea lights, replace harsh lighting with soft paper lanterns, set out pitchers of ice cold water accented with mint leaves, place baskets of fruit in easy reach, scatter vases of fresh flowers, and create a playlist of your favorite soothing tunes.  For an even greater spa ambiance, lay out stacks of magazines and adorn tabletops with little luxuries like moisturizers, nail polish, and even chocolates.

2. Let’s Get This Spa-rty Started! No one wants to feel rushed while they’re luxuriating, so aim to start the party around noon. Limit the guest list to no more than 10 and try to keep the afternoon kid-free (even if it means roping in an older sibling to do some babysitting!).  Have friend who teaches yoga? Start the party with a mini class to get everyone centered and ready to luxuriate. If facials are the event of the day, set out bowls of materials – like cucumbers, avocados, scented scrubs, yogurt, and cotton balls – and let everyone make their own face mask. Or introduce your friends to the world of aromatherapy by experimenting with the calming effects of basic ingredients (mint leaves, lavender extract, vanilla beans) and easy-to-find essential oils.

3. Feed All Your Senses. Like any other fete, a great home spa party isn’t just about the main event – it’s also about the food! The best refreshments are anything light, healthy, organic, and most of all, flavorful. Treat your guests to fresh blended fruit smoothies enhanced with ginseng powder. Set out trays of fresh vegetables and light dips. Chilled shrimp, canapés, mini sandwiches, and even fresh bruschetta all make perfect spa party bites! Have freshly brewed iced and hot green tea on hand and of course, plenty of water.

4. No End to the Relaxation. When your spa party finally comes to a close, that doesn’t mean the luxuriating can’t continue! Ask everyone to bring enough of one small spa item or toiletry to supply everyone in attendance (could be mini bottles of moisturizer, candles, tubes of lip gloss, or packs of your favorite bath beads) and set up a mix-and-match assembly line for the easiest gift bags you’ll ever put together.

Cheers to your home spa party!

Image Courtesy of Spa Gal On the Go

Why we instantly loved The Company Store’s perfectly sized striped towels when they were donated to our kickoff party gift bags:

- They’re colorful and cute no matter your bathroom decor
- Great for wiping your face on a hot day like today
- The perfect size to throw in your bag and take to the gym, to work, to everywhere!

Best of all, they’re on sale – pick out your favorite color and size, and go for two!