None of us really need an excuse to get our friends round - but sometimes, it would be nice to do something a little bit special. Dinner parties - done to death. Party games with "exciting" prizes? I don't think so. A trip to a health spa would be perfect, but the same week from everyone's busy schedule? Forget it.

So why not indulge yourselves in a spa party? A couple of hours of luxury (eco!) pampering, leaving you all relaxed, glowing and even more determined to stick to your wellness routine in the future. Candles, oils, fruit juices, a trained masseuse, heated towels, manicure and pedicure supplies...

Sounds wonderful, doesn't it? There's a number of companies that will do it all for you - like GreenBliss Ecospa in Los Angeles, or the TallGrass Spa/Salon in Colorado. They will either host the event themselves at their facilities, or as part of the package they'll come into your home and do all the hard work for you - trained staff, oils and treatments all included.

It's the perfect RSVP. (And your house will smell incredible for weeks.)

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