11 Self Care Party Ideas to Host a Self Love Event
While getting together with your friends for drinks or a night out is always fun – a relaxing self care night can be a great option for your next girls’ night. This post is going to give you 11 self care party ideas for to host your next event.
When you think of self care, you probably picture yourself doing something on your own. However doing self care with other people in your life can be a really great way to bond and find new ways to engage with self care.
Are you ready to host a self care event? Use the tips and self love event ideas in this post to put on a self care party your friends will absolutely love!
Benefits of hosting a self care party
There are plenty of benefits of hosting a self care party – here’s a few!
Connect with friends
Any social gathering is an opportunity to connect with your friends, and a self care party will help you guys connect on an even deeper level.
Setting aside time to work on self care will help you get to know your friend group even better.
Mix up your self care routine
Having a daily self care routine is important, but sometimes it can start to feel a little mundane. It’s always good to mix up which self care activities you participate in to keep yourself excited about self care.
It can be really refreshing to change up your typical self care routine and get together with friends.
Share self care ideas…and gain some new ones!
Hosting a self care party will let you share all of your amazing self care ideas with your friend group. It will also give you an opportunity to learn from your friends and gain some new self care ideas!
Have fun
The most important part of hosting a self care party? Having fun!
Shake up your typical social calendar with a new way of having a girl’s night.
Basic steps to hosting your self care party
Decide on your theme and event
The first step to hosting a self care party is to choose the theme and activities of your event. This post is going to give you tons of great ideas for a self love event from an at home spa night to vision board making.
Keep reading for 11 self care event ideas!
Send out invitations
Next, you’ll want to send out invitations to invite all of your guests to the event. Be sure to include the date and time of the event, what guests will be doing, and anything special they need to bring or wear.
Ask them to RSVP by about a week ahead of time so you can plan accordingly.
Buy supplies
Next, you’ll need to buy all of the necessary supplies for your event. With each self care event idea below, you’ll find all of the supplies you need to have a successful party.
Set up your event space
Once you have all of your supplies, you’ll set up your event space. All of the ideas below can be hosted in your own home, or you can pick a place to host at.
Be sure to pay attention to details because things like music or food and drinks can really boost up your event and set the tone for self care.
Host the event
Now you are ready to host the event and have some fun. While you want to be a good host, remember to relax and have fun – this party is for you, too!
A great touch is to prepare some party favors for your guests. One of my best tips for party favors is to find items that come in a multi-pack and then give everyone one of the items out of it.
Send out thank you notes
After the event, it can be a nice idea to send out thank you notes to thank you guests for coming. You might even want to include some photos from the event.
For thank you notes and other self care supplies…be sure to check out the Self Care Seeker self care party printable pack. It includes a fillable invitation PDF, thank you note, name cards, recipe card, gift bag tags, and a self care banner.
Click here to get the best self care party printables to make hosting your event easy!
Now let’s talk about 11 self care party ideas to kick off your next self love event!
1. At home spa night
The first self care party idea is a classic self care staple – the at home spa night. Invite your friends over for a night of relaxation.
Setting the tone:
Set your home up like a real spa. Light some candles and play some calming music. Ask you friends to bring their comfiest bathrobe or favorite pajamas.
Activities:
- Manicures and pedicures
- Do a face mask or hair mask
- Give each other massages
Food and drinks:
- Cucumber water
- Healthy snacks like granola, trail mix, hummus and veggies
- Fondue
Party favors:
As a party favor, give your girls a little bag of skin care goodies. Crowd pleasers include face masks, nail polish, and bath bombs! Here are some of my favorite go-to skin care products you could include:
2. Grown up sleepover
Remember how fun it was to have a sleepover with your closest friends? Who says you can’t do that as a grown up?? Another one of the best self love event ideas is to feel like a kid again with a grown up sleepover.
Setting the tone:
Bring together air mattresses and couches into one room so everyone has a comfortable place to sleep. Tell everyone to come in their coziest pajamas and bring a pillow!
Activities:
- Do each other’s hair
- Bake cookies
- Movie marathon
- Play games
- Go around the room and share what you love about each person to boost some self love
Food and drinks:
- Popcorn, pretzels, Chex mix
- Cookies
- Soft drinks
Party favors:
For party favors, you can give your girls a cute set of pajamas or an eye mask to go with the sleepover theme.
3. Yoga class
Yoga is a really relaxing activity and provides benefits to both your physical and mental health. Participate in some yoga with your closest friends.
Setting the tone:
Decide if you want to host a yoga instructor in person at your home, go to a yoga studio, or follow along with a guided yoga session on YouTube. Tell your friends to bring a yoga mat and to wear something they are comfortable moving around in.
Activities:
- Pretty self explanatory, yoga is the main event here
- You can also throw in some meditation or other relaxing activities
- Don’t forget everyone’s favorite at the end…shivasana
Food and drinks:
- Water to keep hydrated
- Smoothies
Party favors:
For party favors, it’s totally fitting to give away some kind of yoga accessory like a yoga strap. Another cute idea is some peaceful candles.
4. Afternoon tea party
Another one of my favorite self care party ideas is some afternoon tea. If your favorite self care activity is enjoying a warm cup of tea, then hosting an afternoon tea party is one of the best self love event ideas for you and your friends.
Setting the tone:
Set your table with a cute tablecloth and some traditional tea cups. Ask your guests to wear nice clothing to fit your vibe!
Activities:
- Enjoy your tea and delicious treats
- Play some games
Food and drinks:
- Tea: Whether it’s loose leaf or bagged, it’s a good idea to have a couple of option for your guests including both caffeinated and non-caffeinated tea
- Finger sandwiches
- Scones
- Tea cakes
Party favors:
A great party favor idea when hosting an afternoon tea party is to let your friends take home their own individual tea cup! You can also include a couple of tea bags and a scone recipe.
5. Vision board making
Another one of the most fun self love event ideas is to host a vision board making party. Get inspiration and ideas from your guests a you talk about all things future, goals, and making success happen!
Setting the tone:
Set up a table with all of your vision board making supplies including magazines, scissors, and paste. You can also print off examples of vision boards to put up around the table so your guests can gather ideas for their own.
Activities:
- Create vision boards using the supplies you put out
- Go around the room and share your vision board with the group – give each other encouragement and advice to reach the goals you put into your vision board!
Food and drinks:
- Make some fun cocktails (or mocktails!)
- Appetizer and snacks to munch on
Party favors:
One of the best ways to keep your goals top of mind is to put your vision board somewhere that you will see it multiple times a day. Because of that, a great party favor might be some cute magnets, thumbtacks, or a frame so everyone can put up their vision board somewhere.
6. Cooking class
Being able to cook healthy, nutritious meals is a great self care skill to have in your arsenal. A cooking glass is also great way to have fun and walk away with a new healthy recipe you can make again in the future.
Setting the tone:
Choose whether you are going to attend a cooking class together or invite a teacher into your home. Alternatively, if you are the resident chef of the friend group, you can teach your guests how to cook one of your favorite recipes.
Activities:
- Learn how to cook a tasty dish
Food and drinks:
- Enjoy your tasty creation!
Party favors:
A great party favor idea for your cooking lesson is to get a cute kitchen utensil like these colorful spatulas and then print out the recipe you made together and tie it around the handle.
7. Self care swap
Looking for new self care ideas but feeling uninspired? Host a self care swap where you can trade self care ideas with your friends.
Setting the tone:
Ask everyone to bring their favorite self care ideas to the party and share them with the group ahead of time and create a welcoming environment for the party.
Activities:
- Have everyone share their favorite self care activities
- Actually do some or all of the activities you discuss
Food and drinks:
- In the spirit of the self care swap party, have a potluck and ask everyone to bring their favorite healthy snack or dish!
Party favors:
To give everyone the opportunity to write down all of the new self care ideas they are excited to try, give your guests an adorable notepad like these.
8. Book club
If you love reading, hosting a self care book club would be the perfect self care party idea for you! You can choose a self improvement or inspirational book to jumpstart the conversation around self care. You can host this type of party once, or make it a regular event on your social calendar!
Setting the tone:
Be sure to send out the book you’ve selected in advance so that everyone has plenty of time to read beforehand. You can also choose a specific chapter to review or send out some thoughtful questions to get everyone’s thoughts flowing ahead of time.
Activities:
- Discuss everyone’s thoughts on the book or chapter you’ve selected
- Talk through some questions to help everyone reflect on their own experiences
Food and drinks:
- Light appetizers and refreshments
Party favors:
These adorable heart bookmarks are perfect favors for your self care book club event.
9. Bullet journal creating
Love journaling and want to incorporate it into your self love event ideas? Host a party to create bullet journals!
Bullet journaling is a popular form of journaling that encompasses your entire life into one notebook – so it allows you to have all of your thoughts, goals, to-do lists, etc. in one place. It might also be a good idea to print out some pictures of bullet journals to give your guests some inspiration.
Setting the tone:
Get some bullet journal supplies for everyone and lay it out on a table. Supplies you might want to get include:
- Journals
- Pens
- Stickers
- Stencils
Activities:
- Enjoy some girl talk while everyone works on creating their own bullet journal
Food and drinks:
- Sip on some fun drinks while you create!
Party favors:
While most party favors come at the end of the party, I think the supplies themselves act as a party favor. Let everyone take home the journal that they worked on so they can continue to journal with it.
10. Paint party
Who doesn’t love a good paint and sip party? Painting and getting in touch with your creative side is a great form of self care.
Setting the tone:
Decide if you want to host your friends at your home or go to a local paint and sip studio like Painting with a Twist. If you host at home, you can still enjoy a guided paint session. I really recommend Yaymaker which has some great painting at home classes.
If you aren’t using the supplies provided by the paint studio, be sure to read the instructions for your class to know exactly what is needed.
Activities:
- Sip on some tasty drinks while enjoying a fun paint class
Food and drinks:
- Wine
- Sparkling water
- Cheese, fruit, and crackers
Party favors:
After the class is over, everyone gets to take home their brand new masterpiece!
11. Garden party
The last of the self care party ideas is a garden party. Spending time outside is always healing so hosting a garden party is a great self care event.
Setting the tone:
Set up some tables and chairs outside and buy your supplies. You’ll probably want to head to your local garden store and find some soil, rocks, pots, and various plants or succulents.
Activities:
- Have everyone pick out their favorite supplies from your set up and create their own potted plant
- For an added element, you can also put out some paints to decorate the outside of the pots as well
Food and drinks:
- Lemonade
- Iced tea
- Deviled eggs
- Cheese spreads, hummus, or dip
- Macarons
Party favors:
Once the event wraps up, everyone gets to take home their new potted plant to add some life to their home.
Those are the 11 self care event ideas to host your friends for a self love event.
Hosting a self care party is fun and has a lot of benefits for both you and your friends. Mix up your typical drinks and dinner routine with friends and swap that for one of these self love event ideas.
Use the tips and self care party ideas in this post to host a self care party that your friends won’t forget.
Don’t forget to check out these self care party printables including a fillable invitation, thank you note, recipe card, name cards, gift bag tags, and self care banner.
Comment below with the next type of self care party you plan to host.
There were some really unique ideas here! Another one I would suggest is doing a ‘come dine with me’-style event party with your friends. Each of you should host a party and like the actual show, rate each other on how well you think their hosting skills were.