How often do you do treat yourself if ever...

Lynda836 wrote: to stuff like pedicures, manicures, facials, massage....or any spa like treatments?

I've seen all sorts of stuff listed in spa brochures and wondered if very many people do that. Some of the stuff seems so expensive! I've thought about treating myself to an appt but I always talk myself out of it and decide to pay my visa bill instead.

luvmykids replied: Lately I've slacked off in the "treating me" department. I get a mani/pedi about every 3 weeks and haven't gotten my hair done for ages... meaning, probably 6 months. I used to get massages regularly but haven't had the time, I'd give up any other treat to get back to that.

I also treat myself in other ways though, I love to read and after the kids go to bed I'll bake brownies just for me and light my "good" candles and read. Or I'll spend some time when they're gone to just veg out and watch senseless tv instead of cleaning or paying bills. Or I'll splurge on a shower gel and lotion that I love, that way I get a daily mini-treat.

luvbug00 replied: I had my first mani & pedi in 8 years a week ago and that's it. this wedding will be major overdose on spoilage ( mani pedi massages) I'm sure..I'm not sure i'd like it though i'm not good with people tuching me.

boyohboyohboy replied: I had just scheduled my first mommy day, away from the kids, in 9 months, and at the last min. I chickened out, it was so expensive, so I decided on a regular hair cut instead.
I just feel to guilty spending all that money.

gr33n3y3z replied: I will have to say no bc I dont like ppl. touching me and I can find other better uses for the money.

But you enjoy your day and have fun

AlexsPajamaMama replied: Never!

I had my very first mani a few monthes ago and thought afterwards it was more of a waste of money
I treat myself daily to ice coffee at Dunkin Donuts rather than making it at home And other little things now and then
Id rather spend money on things for my kid and see him enjoy it or look cute wearing it!!

MichaelsMommy replied: Just before my wedding (6 years ago!) I had a spa day..

Nothing between then and this year.. My dh bought me a manicure/pedicure + hair appt at a nice place for mothers day.

coasterqueen replied: I get my hair cut, colored and highlighted about twice a year and that's usually because someone has given me a gift certificate to go. But I do like to keep my hair colored, if I had the money, because I don't like my natural dark hair color...but I don't have the moola so 2x a year it is.

Other than that I've only had a spa treatment once in my life and 2 manicures.

I just have WAY too many other things that need my financial attention that these things just aren't important for me.

IF I had a hole in my pocket and money to burn I'd treat myself as much as I could. Alas, I don't.

Our Lil' Family replied: Pre-Thomas is was about once every 6 weeks...a pedi usually. Now....hmmm, special ocassions only. I had a mani/pedi on Aug 4th for my bf's wedding....no telling when I'll get it again.

C&K*s Mommie replied: spa-like treatments... never. *SIGH*

mani/pedi~ every now and again. I want to do it more often, but I forget until an event is coming up then I will think about it. I need them badly, but I have never been one to keep to a schedule of treating myself to anything.

1lilpeanut2love replied: I have never been to the spa. I would love to be pampered like that!!

I haven't gotten a pedicure in a couple years. I love them, but I have 2 ingrown toenails.

I usually get a manicure a couple times a year. Usually for special occassions only.

I wish I could afford to treat myself more, but I feel guilty and would rather my child be spoiled and have a lot!!

Maddie&EthansMom replied: Hmmm...the last massage I had was 4.5 years ago, but I didn't pay for it. My best friend is a massage therapist.

The last time I had my hair highlighted I did it myself...that was 3 mos ago and I just did the crown to even it out. The time before that was last November and my cousin did it. He owns his own salon and only charges me $65 for anything I want done. I need to make another appt. It's looking SO bad. I did have it cut recently, but that was free (in the salon at the gym)

I do my own pedicures...I hate people touching my feet. I do my own facials and I pluck my own eyebrows (about once a week or when I have time.) I shave my own legs. Again, when I have time.

I hate wearing makeup and only put it on when I go to church (twice a week) or to a special function. This consists of concealer, blush, eyeliner, mascara and lipstick if I remember to put it on. I also hate fixing my hair and I put it in a clip most of the time...but it's short so half is up and half is down..It looks hideous.

I'm normally a sweaty mess b/c I spend most mornings at the gym and I'm not going to come home and put makeup on and fix my hair after I shower and have to do it all over again that night or the next morning before heading back to the gym.

Needless to say, I'm pretty low maintenance all around. The only thing I get done are my nails b/c I'm a nail biter and I hate the way they look. I get them cut really short and natural looking. I do this every 3-4 weeks. And to me its a chore to try to find the time and not a treat.

That's more information than you need to know about me. But, I think this is the norm for most moms. At least around here it is. All of my friends are low maintenance...I wouldn't have it any other way.

mckayleesmom replied: The other day was the 1st time I had a massage, mani or pedi. I thought it was great...Said I could keep going if funds for the month are there.....but I think I will only go every couple months for the massage part because it is super expensive.

~Roo'sMama~ replied: Um, how about never. I've never had any of the things you've mentioned - not even before my wedding. There are too many things we need for me to spend money on stuff like that ~ but if we could afford it I would love a massage now and then.

mysweetpeasWil&Wes replied: I get a spa treatment maybe two times a year. Either a facial or massage. I do pedis in the summer months maybe once a month, but just the cheap kind...not at the expensive spas. I think the cheaper places are just as good. I do manicures myself since I'm not into colored nails. And I get my hair done cut/colored every 6-8 weeks, although it's been A LOT LOT longer lately!

Brias3 replied: I'm not big on people touching me so massages never. Other spa treatments once in a BLUE moon. I prefer spending the $ to treat myself to getting my nails done (pedicures rarely...I do my own- can't stand others touching my feet) and my hair done (highlights, color, trims). My "treats" are usually in the form of something I shop for

I honestly don't have the time to be doing stuff like that all the time, although I'm sure DH wouldn't mind it if I kept things within reason (which I do).

3xsthefun replied: Never. I have never had any of that stuff done. I find other ways to treat myself.

I only have a regular hair cut & shampoo done maybe once or twice a year. I also color my own hair.

My2Beauties replied: I've kept my feet pedicured and have had my nails done the whole summer, I go every 2 weeks. I just now took my nails off and painted my own toes Saturday night. It's getting cooler outside and we're about to close on the house so I figured I would stop going for a while. But in the summer I go every 2 weeks, costs about $50 for both including the tip so I think that's cheap.

Every 6-8 weeks I have my cut, highlighted, styled and my eyebrows waxed.

About twice a year I have a full blown day at the spa where I get a massage, facial, mani, pedi, etc... They are great. If you want to...go for it. Shop around for prices though, some places are just absolutely outrageous and the cheaper places do just as good of a job. I've been to a very upscale salon who did them before and found that the cheaper salon I went to this last time (which was still very nice and elegant) was just as good.

If we go on vacation I'll get a bikini wax too.

PrairieMom replied: I have never done any of that. I had my nails done once, 7 years ago when I got married.
The thought of a massage makes me cringe. I can't stand the thought of a stranger rubbin on me.

A&A'smommy replied: well I have NEVER Had a mani/pedi or a massage but two weeks ago jeremiah came home and told me to go get a massage I was like nah I would rather save the 60 bucks but eventually I am going to go get it all done.. I use to get my hair cut and highlighted and get my eyebrows waxed every 3months but its been since december since I had any of that done oh well

Boys r us replied: I get a pedicure at least every 2 weeks, sometimes more often.
occaisonally I will get a manicure while I'm there, but I'm not big on color on my finger nails and I have great nails(the only thing NATURALLY great on my entire body..lol) so they're easy for me to take care of at home.

As for massages etc...Maybe 4 times a year at a spa. I'll go when I'm feeling REALLY stressed out and just need a day for me to relax!

My hair I get highlighted and lowlighted every 6 weeks.

My eyebrows I get waxed every 2-3 weeks and pluck in between.

Man..I sound kind of high maintenance..lol and I'm not really!!

PrairieMom replied: I guess I get my hair highlighted. I try to wait at least 10 weeks inbetween tho. Darn Oprah and her stinky debt diet.

CantWait replied: I use to get my eyebrows waxed professionally about every 5 weeks, but now that they don't grow in as fast or as much I do it myself.

The only time I go now is when I really let them go and they turn into massive monkey brows.

I don't get anything else done unless it's a special occassion. I can't even afford to get my hair trimmed every once in a while, usually that is only once or twice a year.