Small Budget, Small Spaces, Small Girls? No Problem!

by Esther Martinez Maschkywitz

Are you on a budget? Or do you live in a small space and have run out of ideas of what to do with your children? That’s me! I admit, sometimes it’s so much easier to just turn on the TV and let that black box entertain them.

But if you have little girls like I do, why not give them a mini-spa day? You can use things that you already have at home or get a few things from the dollar store, such as small buckets, nail clippers, a foot brush, and polish. Here’s a list of what you might need:

• 2 small buckets
• Soapy warm water
• Body scrub
• Foot brush
• Nail clipper
• Lotion
• Nail polish
• Towel

While your little girls play, don’t forget yourself. Try these easy do-it-yourself masks:

1. Mix the juice of a lemon with 2 tablespoons of baking soda. Put mixture on your face for 10 minutes, then rinse. It’s so refreshing!
2. Mix coffee grounds and coconut oil together. Put it on face and rest for 10 minutes. Then scrub your face with it, and rinse well.

You can find face masks for big girls and fun masks for little girls. Make your own or find fun ones like these in several discount stores. If you have a computer, search “animal beauty masks” online. They are available for as little as $1.00 each.