Treat Yo' Self! :: Pedicures

This is the only time I will ever, ever, ever say the following words: Tom Haverford knows what a girl needs.

And not just girl, generic, female person. MOMMIES. Especially mommies who get touched with grubby fingers and kissed with slimey mouths and wiped upon with what was that? In case you aren't following, that's EVERY MOMMY.

We need to Treat Ou' Selves. Yo' Self. Um...

We need to take a few minutes to climb out of the sticky, snotty puddle that we sometimes find ourselves in and do what makes us remember that we are beautiful human people and not tissues. So let's start TREATIN'!

We're starting with our feet, quite possibly one of the most overlooked parts of our body. Feet are kind of weird and they get shoved in shoes and they get sweaty and smelly and not a whole lot of love in general. Our feet have a tough, often thankless job (kind of like being a mom?) so today we're going to spend a little time appreciating them!

The best way is with regular pedicures!

SAVE - Standard Pedicure

You can get a standard pedicure at any local nail salon (and at beauty schools, too, if you want to be extra thrifty!). The traditionally include a nice soak, scrub, massage, toenail trim, and a coat of paint. They are relaxing and you leave with soft, lovely feet.
Expect to pay: $12 or more + tip

SPLURGE - Spa Pedicure

If you're feeling wealthy (or want to give a great gift!) go get a pedicure at a fancy spa in your city. Spa pedicures include everything that a standard one does plus a few extras! Depending on the spa, there may be hot rocks, paraffin dips or mud masks. Some places even serve a splash of wine or provide other tasty delights for you to enjoy.

Expect to pay: $30 or more + tip

DIY - Home Pedicure

But, if you don't believe in paying for anything you can do at home yourself... Try getting together with a few girl friends and giving each other pedicures! 

What you will need:

• A tub large enough for both feet, a bathtub, or you can invest in a special tub with jets and a massager.
• Essential oil 
• Sugar scrub (Olive oil and a bit of sugar is an exellent and easy option!)
• Nail brush
• Pumice stone
• Toenail clippers
• Cuticle pusher
• Nail file
• Moisturizer (Shea Butter and Whipped Coconut Oil are both great options!)
• Polish remover/cotton balls
• Nail polish

What you do:

1. Fill the tub with nice steamy water! Adda few drops of essential oil.
2. Let your feet soak for 5-10 minutes, you want them soft but not too pruney. 
3. Use the nail brush and sugar scrub all over those piggies! 
4. Use the pumice stone, focusing on the heels and balls of the feet where callouses are likely to form.
5. Clip those toenails, file them, and push back those cuticles!
6. Massage and moisturize your feet and legs with a healthy helping of your favorite lotion, foot cream, or oil. 
7. And to finish everything off, wipe those toe nails with a dab of polish remover to prep the toenail for polish, otherwise they may be a little filmy from the lotion, and then give them two thin coats of a fun end-of-summer color! 

I promise that if you can endure the bottom-of-the-foot scrubbing, you will feel wonderful afterward. Just remember these two last words of wisdom: Wear open-toed shoes to your appointment, and choose a color you're going to like wearing for a couple of weeks because polish on toes doesn't show wear as quickly as on your fingernails.

Now go Treat Yo' Self!

Do you have any tips for the perfect pedicure?