Wouldn’t it be nice to have a spa in the comfort of your own home? Your bathroom is a private, quiet space and it’s where you go to take a nice relaxing bath or shower to de-stress. All you need to do is add a few more elements to create your own spa atmosphere at home. Use these hacks and tricks to give your bathroom a spa makeover.

• Use minimal decor and a clean, simple style to achieve a serene and spa-like setting.
• Soften your lighting and get a relaxing feel by installing lights with dimmer controls.
• Create a barrier, such as a dramatic shower curtain or large plants, to make yourself feel a bit transported
• De-clutter your bathroom by keeping your toiletries well organized or hidden.
• Keep your bath salts and soaps in attractive containers. The presentation of everything will really make a difference.
• Invest in a towel warmer or use towel-warming bars.
• Use lavender or jasmine scented candles or oil diffusers. Aromatherapy is a huge part of a spa atmosphere.
• Create a playlist of relaxing and meditating songs to play while you’re soaking in the tub.

Bathroom Decorating Ideas: 5 Ways to Make Any Bathroom Feel More Spa-Like [Apartment Therapy]
6 Ways to Make Your Bathroom Feel Like a Spa [Popsugar]
10 Affordable Ideas That Will Turn Your Small Bathroom Into A Spa [Improvenet]

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Have you ever wanted to walk into an arcade and play every game in the room without needing to fill the machines with endless tokens and quarters? Well, that's exactly what you get at The Game Preserve! A single day pass or monthly membership will get you unlimited play on every game in the whole place.

Inside, The Game Preserve looks a classic video game arcade, with a cool blue glow lighting the room. There is a collection of video games, classic pinball machines from all different eras, and various other games. If you work up an appetite while playing, there is a snack bar on site.

For one-time visitors, a single day pass will cost $15. An individual membership costs $35 a month. Family memberships are also available at a discounted cost of $70 a month.

The Game Preserve
473 Sawdust Road
Spring, TX 77380
(281) 353-5189
www.gamepreservehouston.com

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Many people have a sweet tooth that creates a craving for chocolate, but while the occasional indulgence is okay, eating too much chocolate could be the end to your healthy diet. Here are a few healthy ways to eat chocolate that will keep you right on track when a craving strikes.

Chocolate Tart with Hazelnut Shortbread Crust [Eating Well]
Make this seemingly decadent dessert the next time you have friends over for dinner, and no one will even know that it’s actually healthy. With just over 250 calories per serving and six grams of protein, you’ll get the taste of chocolate without feeling weighed down.

Black Bean Brownies [Chocolate Covered Katie]
While the addition of black beans to brownies may seem strange at first, you won’t even be able to taste the protein-packed beans when they’re masked by the rich, dense chocolate flavor. These brownies are also flourless, which is great for low-carb diets.

Healthy Homemade Chocolate [Wellness Mama]
Instead of grabbing a fat- and sugar-packed candy bar from the checkout counter at the grocery store, make your own healthier version at home. This recipe includes only four ingredients, and because they’re all natural, you won’t have to worry about ingesting any chemicals and unnatural ingredients.

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