We all want the very best for our kids. Whether it’s enrolling them in the best schools or signing them up for private violin lessons, we want them to have a better life than we ourselves had. Look at your typical birthday party when we were growing up, and compare that to the birthday parties
Continue ReadingI’m sure you’ve heard about some crazy spa treatment, usually associated with someone rich and famous, that you aren’t sure you’ll ever try. It seems as if someone famous tries it, everyone wants in. News reports surface about why exactly the seemingly insane treatment works (or doesn’t). Spas in Windsor and everywhere around the world
Continue ReadingThere are so many things to think about when it comes to being a woman! It can be tough to remember them all, or to know what to do in every situation. With beauty and the things that we all do to be beautiful comes a number of etiquette tips. To know what to do
Continue ReadingWeddings mark an amazing and important moment in your life. Your wedding day is the day that you will marry the person that you love and start your life together. While the day itself is magical and wonderful, all of those little details and bits of planning that go into making the day happen can
Continue ReadingThere’s a well-guarded secret amongst mothers: pregnancy can be exhausting! From first trimester morning sickness to extreme fatigue and swollen extremities in the second and third trimesters, your body goes through a lot when creating another human being. You deserve a bit of pampering throughout your pregnancy to take some of the load off of
Continue ReadingLove it or hate it, a new year is almost upon us. When the ball has dropped and the calendar is replaced on the wall, many begin to make New Year’s resolutions. According to Statistic Brain, 45 percent of Americans typically make New Year’s resolutions each year without fail, while 38 percent choose to avoid
Continue ReadingThat time of year is fast approaching. You know, the dreaded holidays. The time when stress builds with each passing day, when you remember the thousands of things on your to-do list. How are you supposed to get everything checked off your shopping list and get your house ready to receive the multitudes of guests
Continue ReadingThe National Eczema Association states that over 30 million people in the United States are affected by eczema, a skin condition that leaves you itchy and yearning for relief. People have it in varying degrees – either very mild and occasional to extreme and constant, some itching until they draw blood. This is the problem
Continue ReadingAs your Fort Collins day spa, Athena is entirely focused on making sure that you are well from head to toe, and part of keeping your beauty routine in check is making sure that you get enough sleep at night. Plus, sleeping well means looking younger, and who doesn’t love that? We recently discovered a
Continue ReadingRecently, I’ve been seeing a lot of beauty articles that point to coffee as a main and magical ingredient for making skin look better. Some of these articles point to the benefits of ingesting coffee, and what taking in those beans can do for your beauty health. Other articles point to the exfoliation factor (or
Continue ReadingWhether it’s a certain person in your life or a situation that you’re dealing with, stress is never a good thing. Stress hormones can cause you to look older, cause your skin to appear tired and worn, and result in giving you an overall disheveled appearance. Because you can’t get rid of all those things
Continue ReadingOne of the best anti-aging secrets is also one of the simplest: make sure that you are well hydrated. Dehydrated skin appears older, wrinkles are more prominent, and dark circles stand out more. In short, if you’re not hydrating properly, your skin won’t look luminous, youthful, and all of those other marketing buzzwords. So, how
Continue ReadingAfter a long and cold winter, there’s nothing like the first pedicure of spring. Colored toes and smooth heels are completely refreshing! But, did you know that there are some actual health benefits to getting a good pedicure too? Take a look! 1. Nail and foot fungus. I know, this sounds gross, but it’s far
Continue ReadingAll eyes will be on you when your wedding day arrives – not to mention all cameras! That means looking your absolute best from head to toe, and nothing will generate that glow more than the right salon services and a perfect beauty regimen. If you have enough time, start preparing for your wedding day
Continue ReadingYou may have already been preparing for spring break, since it’s that time of year right now. Who isn’t excited about spring? Budding trees, warmer weather, and no more need for a coat. The first manifestation of spring is often spring break. While we can’t help you decide where to go and what activities to
Continue ReadingIf you’re expecting a baby, chances are good that you’re being careful about what you eat, how much exercise you get, and how much you’re sleeping. But what about the beauty products you use every morning? It’s a good idea to be aware of them too, so that you can avoid the harmful chemicals found
Continue ReadingYour skin is the largest organ of your body, and chances are good that you’ve experienced some irritation, blisters, or sores on your skin before. Skin acts as the body’s first level of defense against pollutants and germs, so it makes sense that the skin is often irritated. If you’re not using an organic salon
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