What girl doesn't love the idea of a special day shared with her friends, relaxing and being pampered? I think it's safe to say that girls of ALL ages love this! Since I just love throwing kids birthday parties at home- I wanted to show you how to throw a spa birthday party at home for your daughter!
The Spa Birthday Party Invitation:
I created these sweet party invitations and included all of the important information for our invited guests. (Scroll down to the bottom of this post to download a blank version for free that you can customize for your own party!)
Spa Birthday Party Order of Events:
When the guests arrive, it is important to set the “spa mood” so be sure to put on a relaxing CD of spa music or you use Pandora/Spotify/Alexa to find spa music This is an affiliate link: MomOf6 earns a commission if you purchase, at no additional cost to you. to play in the background. 9-year old girls love to work on crafts so this party will be a mixture of both making their own spa supplies, and then using them to pamper themselves.
They will also create their own party favors to take home!
Spa Girl Foot Scrub and Pedicure
The first activity for the party guests is to mix up their own foot scrub- and it couldn't be easier! Each girl should measure 1 cup of Epsom Salts This is an affiliate link: MomOf6 earns a commission if you purchase, at no additional cost to you. into a bowl and then she can select her “flavor” of essential oil (we allowed them to choose from this assortment This is an affiliate link: MomOf6 earns a commission if you purchase, at no additional cost to you. ), adding 5-6 drops to the Epsom Salts and stirring well.
Pour the salts into a clear treat bag This is an affiliate link: MomOf6 earns a commission if you purchase, at no additional cost to you. to take home as one of her party favors. Each girl should make two batches- one to use while at the party and one to take home.
Fill plastic dish tubs This is an affiliate link: MomOf6 earns a commission if you purchase, at no additional cost to you. with 2-3 inches of warm water and add in the foot scrub mixture. Show the guests how to gently stir the water with their hands to dissolve the salts and how to lightly massage the salts into their skin (which is why it is called a “foot scrub”). Have a small stack of hand towels This is an affiliate link: MomOf6 earns a commission if you purchase, at no additional cost to you. around for the little ladies to dry their feet when they are done.
The adorable foot scrub tag is available as a free download and the bottom of this post.
You can pick up flip flops /spa slippers This is an affiliate link: MomOf6 earns a commission if you purchase, at no additional cost to you. for all of the girls and allow them to personalize them with metallic Sharpies This is an affiliate link: MomOf6 earns a commission if you purchase, at no additional cost to you. . They can put their flip flops on before their toes are painted. We used a multi-colored kit This is an affiliate link: MomOf6 earns a commission if you purchase, at no additional cost to you. like this so that girls could select a polish of their choice. (Hiring a teen-aged older sister or neighbor is perfect for this job!).
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Spa Girl Moisturizing Facial
Set out an assortment of natural ingredients that the girls can use to blend their own “facial cream”. Yogurt, avocado, banana, honey, oatmeal, pumpkin puree, and even cocoa powder are all good choices. Give each girl a bowl, spoon, and fork (for mashing the banana or avocado), and have them prepare their own creation.
After the girls mix up their personalized facials, they can pull their hair back using headbands and apply their homemade facial cream. Cucumber slices for the eyes would make this even more decadent! Have a stack of washcloths This is an affiliate link: MomOf6 earns a commission if you purchase, at no additional cost to you. ready to soak in warm water so the party guests can easily wash the cream off of their faces.
Spa Girl Lip Gloss
Now that the guests have pampered their feet and softened their skin, it's time for a little glam!
Guests can make their own lip gloss- use craft sticks This is an affiliate link: MomOf6 earns a commission if you purchase, at no additional cost to you. to place a dollop of Vaseline This is an affiliate link: MomOf6 earns a commission if you purchase, at no additional cost to you. in each small cup (disposable bathroom cups This is an affiliate link: MomOf6 earns a commission if you purchase, at no additional cost to you. work great for this), and then they can add a 1/2 teaspoon of sugar-free Kool-Aid mix This is an affiliate link: MomOf6 earns a commission if you purchase, at no additional cost to you. – allow them to choose from cherry, grape, strawberry, etc.
Mix well and apply to lips.
It tastes yummy and provides a light color.
You can purchase these
small acrylic jars
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Spa Birthday Party Food:
You can serve lovely little tea sandwiches for a snack- I made ham and cheese sandwiches and cut them into flower shapes (using a flower-shaped cookie cutter This is an affiliate link: MomOf6 earns a commission if you purchase, at no additional cost to you. ). Sparkling and plain water served in plastic champagne flutes This is an affiliate link: MomOf6 earns a commission if you purchase, at no additional cost to you. with slices of lemon or lime would feel very grown-up!
And of course, no party is complete without a homemade birthday cake!
Spa Party Thank You Notes:
I think it is important for kids to show gratitude for gifts they receive at their parties- and a handwritten thank you is always appreciated. You can download these thank you notes for free- below!
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Would your daughter love this spa birthday party? I'd love to hear about it if you hold one too!
Darcy says
I loved these ideas, but wanted to try them before the party and was glad I did. The lip gloss was a bit tart (yes, I used sugar free), but my 8 year old loved it. The Epsom salts seemed to dissolve too fast to work as a scrub so I decided to do sugar and coconut oil, instead. Probably won’t have the girls bring any of that home. We tried banana, oats and honey for a mask and it wouldn’t sick to my daughter’s face. Maybe we will have to use some yogurt and grind the oats into a powder. I was glad I tested ahead of time so I didn’t have to improvise the day of the party. I think I will have a couple of games ready since most of the spa stuff seemed to go pretty quickly.
Cute invites though and creative ideas!
Annie says
Well nice Idea….I am going to do this for my younger sister as she is already asking me that what gift I will be giving her.I would organise such party for her which would be her memorable birthday.But I am just confused about the did the girls paint their own toe and fingernails? I can’t decide if I want them to do it or hire someone to come. Getting confuse about it.
Sharon says
I would suggest having an older teen come over and do that. We didn’t do mani /pedis at this party-
Sarah says
Thankyou for sharing your ideas. My daughters party is today and we are using alot of these elements for her and her 6 friends. Wish me luck
Shirley Wood says
This is so adorable. I want to do this for my granddaughter on her next birthday. We could all have a blast. Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday. Pinning.
Laura Cannone says
This is a great idea, .Love it! I’ll definitely include some of the ideas that you have mentioned here in the upcoming birthday party.
Thanks for sharing!!
Tiffany Wade says
I am wanting to do this for my daughter’s 8th birthday. How can I print out the invite but have it for an 8th birthday instead? Love your ideas. Thank you!
Anonymous says
Love that idea
Kristen says
Just LOVE this! Thanks so much for sharing. Top of my list for party ideas this year 🙂
Anonymous says
I love the idea maybe you should think about just a little bit more decoration
mollie says
this is a great idea now all i need is a helper and the stuff thanks
Juan Carlo Debut Catering Services in Manila says
Love it! I’ll definitely include some of the ideas that you have mentioned here in the upcoming birthday party of my friend. Thanks for sharing.
Kristen says
Hi, I love this idea! I want to do this for my daughter’s 9th birthday coming up. My question is did the girls paint their own toe and fingernails? I can’t decide if I want them to do it or hire someone to come.
Sharon says
Some girls were ready to handle that, and so I let them do it (or do it for each other). Others waited for one of the adults to do it. I say if you know of a teen he would like to be hired to do this…. hire a teen!
Chloe says
Hi, I’m coming up 13 and I have some ideas for my party but me and my mum would love if you could give a few hints? Nothing expensive, they’ll be boys and girls and no-one drives in my immediate family.
Could you help please?
Thank you!
Sharon says
I am in the process of working on an “Amazing Race” themed party that should be up on the blog in the next week or so. Or, you can check out the “Minute to Win It party here: https://www.momof6.com/at-home-birthday-parties/great-10-year-old-boys-birthday-idea-minute-to-win-it-party/ which is a ton of fun for both tweens and teens! Happy birthday!
Anonymous says
this is a bit messy for lots of girls don’t you think…..
Sharon says
Actually- I don’t…. I think this is a great party for 8-10 guests!
Warhols Children says
Great ideas for Kids Party..Just love it. Thanks.
Kids gonna love it. Just cant wait to have just kid party.
Kris C. says
Sharon, you come up with the most creative ideas! I love how you pull all the elements together to make it kid-friendly, yet doable for adults. Any chance your kids are into Minecraft like mine are and asking for a Minecraft birthday party? If so, I’d love to see what you’d come up with for that!
Sharon says
My kids are TOTALLY into Minecraft! Okay- I’ll start working on a Minecraft party and post it in a few weeks! Thanks for the inspiration! (And for the compliment too!)
Kris C. says
Awesome! I can’t wait to steal…er, hear…your ideas. 🙂