Let’s Have A SPA Party

SPA parties are quite popular particularly among ladies since it is the terrific opportunity to pamper oneself while catching up with the latest news about one’s friend.

            If you own a SPA, why not have a SPA party for a change? Just like using swimming pool chemicals or hot tub chemicals, use spa chemicals to keep that spa ready for use and sparkling clean. 

            You won’t get stressed preparing for your party by simply following our top tips:

Food should be kept light but filling. Nobody wants to get into a SPA with a heavy stomach.

1. Homemade canapés are fuss free and can be prepared in advance. The easiest canapé is one that you can purchase from the grocery or convenience store. You can have someone help you out, either hours or a day before the party.  
2. Crackers or bread? You can use either one, both are actually enough to fill one’s stomach. One important thing to keep in mind is that after you fill or top the bread or cracker with the spread, keep it covered with plastic wrap until it is ready to serve.
3. Dips and chips. Fuss and stress free party food. You can make a homemade dip and keep it refrigerated until the day of the party. You may prefer to prepare the dip at least one week before the actual party. Not particularly fond of making dips? Go to the grocery and buy one that suits your taste. Chips are a no-brainer. Just open the bag, transfer the chips onto the platter, and serve with your chosen dip.
4. Bread sticks and pretzels. Terrific on their own or with a dip.
5. Veggies are terrific. Carrot sticks, celery stalks, or both? These are terrific for health buffs.

Here are a few hassle free recipes for canapés, spreads, or dips:

1. Tuna spread. Place 1 cup mayonnaise in a bowl and add to this the contents of 1 small can of tuna (drained) and ¼ cup grated cheese. Mix and keep refrigerated until ready to serve. This can be used as a dip or spread on top of a biscuit or bread and decorated with a sprig of parsley. You can also add in a dash or two of cayenne pepper if you want it spicy.
2. Ham and cheese spread. Cut up cooked ham into small cubes. Crumble some cottage cheese and mix with the ham before placing onto biscuits or bread. Not a fan of cottage cheese? Use spreadable cheese instead. Garnish with diced pimientos.
3. Canapés on a toothpick. You can use an assortment for this type of canapés such as cubed cucumber, bacon-wrapped sausage, sausages, cubed ham, cubed cheese, and olives. All you have to do is to combine two or more of these, prick it with a toothpick and you’re ready.

Drinks should be provided but kindly limit the amount of alcoholic drinks because your guests may want to soak in the spa. Bring out an ice chest so you don’t have to keep opening the fridge to get cold drinks. Place the drinks inside the ice chest and cover it with ice (do this at least 1 hour before the party starts).

1. Softdrinks or soda. Some call them soda while others call them softdrinks, whatever they may be called it sure is nice to have them cold and ready to drink.
2. Plenty of ice. Don’t you just hate it when everybody is having fun then suddenly there is no more ice for the drinks? Fill an ice chest with ice so everybody can enjoy the party with no interruptions.
3. Alcoholic beverages. A few drinks never did harm anyone. Have just enough alcoholic drinks on hand to pass around but not to make anyone too drunk or too tipsy that it might be dangerous for them to get in the SPA, not to mention to drive themselves home.

Now that you’re all ready for the party, all you need to do is to send out invitations to your friends. Here’s to a fun happening – cheers!