Pedicures are the perfect way to spend me time and rejuvenate your spirit. Something as simple as a pedicure can make a big difference on your overall attitude and relaxation. If a pedicure at a salon is not in the budget, give yourself a pedicure at home. A few easy steps will get your feet in shape and give you the mommy time you deserve.

Set the Tone

Lock yourself in the bathroom or another quiet room in the house. If there is no such thing as a quiet room in your house, grab your iPod and listen to your favorite songs to block out the noise. Light scented candles. Grab your favorite drink and some chocolate.

Prep Your Feet

Remove any old polish from your toe nails. Trim your toe nails straight across. Using warm water, fill the bath tub or a smaller tub with warm water. Add a few drops of body wash or bubble bath.

Other options to add to the water:

• Epsom salts
• Aromatherapy oil
• Bath salts

Soak your feet for 15-20 minutes or until the water cools. If you have a home foot spa you can use it for this part of the process. Enjoy your drink and chocolate while your feet soak. You may also want to use this time to catch up on your magazine reading.

Smooth Your Feet

The next step of the home pedicure is to smooth out the rough spots on your feet. Apply a foot scrub generously and rub it around on both feet. A pumice stone or foot file will help you achieve smoother skin on your feet.  Gently rub them on any rough surfaces of your feet. Rinse your feet and apply a scented lotion.

Tackle Your Toe Nails

At this point in your home pedicure, you are ready to finish your toe nails. You can apply a cuticle cream and gently push back your cuticles. Put your toe separator in place. Apply a base coat, two coats of your selected color, and a top coat, allowing each coat to dry before applying the next.

Enjoy!

Now that your feet are beautiful and relaxed, you can show them off. The next time you start feeling stressed or your feet are aching, start the home pedicure process over. A pedicure in the comfort of your own home is the perfect way to squeeze in some me time. Enjoy your new feet!

by Shelley