Treat Yo’ Self

Treat+Yo+Self

Auston Abrego

On October 13, 2011, a great tradition was introduced to the world on the show Parks and Recreation by Donna Meagle and Tom Haverford. Every year Donna and Tom celebrate Treat Yo’ Self Day: a day full of fragrances, massages, mimosas, fine leather goods, and the three S’s (spa, shopping, and sugar). While most of us would enjoy a day full of shopping and being pampered like royalty, it’s hard to do that on a student’s budget, so this is your ultimate guide to Treat Yo’ Self 2016 for $100.

First up, here are a few rules:

  1. This is a day of treating yo’ self! So DO NOT lounge around watching Netflix all day- save that for the weekend!
  2. Be selfish!
  3. If it makes you happy, BUY IT!
  4. You must sing “Treat Yo’ Self two thousand sixteen! It’s the best day of the year!” at least once.
  5. Remember that Treat Yo’ Self Day should only be celebrated once a year and not every weekend, or it’ll lose its meaning.

Prep Work

Prepping for Treat Yo’ Self 2016 is just as important as celebrating the actual day because that feeling of accomplishment after all your hard work is a major TREAT!

  • For the first “S” (sugar), make yourself three cupcakes that spell out “Treat Yo’ Self” across all of them.
  • For the next “S” (spa), you need to get yourself a bath bomb. To set the mood for your bath, go to the Dollar Tree and grab some candles and matches. These will cost you about $13.
  • On Treat Yo’ Self Eve set the candles around your bathtub and put your bath bomb and matches somewhere in the bathroom. Don’t forget to set out a towel for yourself.
  • Finally, in order to prepare for the last “S” (shopping), you need to find a friend to accompany you while you shop and eat. Treating yourself ain’t fun unless you have someone to share it with.
  • Make sure you can – and do – take the day off on Treat Yo’ Self Day.

Treat Yo’ Self Day

First off congratulate yourself because you made it through another year of school, stress, work, and dealing with people! Remember today is all about your relaxation!

  • Sleep in! If you get up before 9 go back to sleep and try again- treat yo’ self to some extra z’s.
  • Next up on the list is to draw yourself a bath, light those candles, and drop that bomb in there. Treat yo’ self to a nice homemade spa.
  • There is nothing better than dressing up fancy, so take your time and use today as an excuse to put on your nicest clothes for a day of shopping and relaxation.
  • Meet your friend at the mall and try on everything that’s leather, cashmere, velvet, and candy cane. Treat yo’ self to a new shirt too!
  • Get some grub into your tummy and don’t forget about ordering dessert!
  • Don’t forget to thank the person that accompanied you today.

Still got cash to spend? Hungry for more treats?

Maybe the mall isn’t for you, and that’s alright because everyone’s ideal Treat Yo’ Self Day is different. So here are some other ideas for you to do on the best day of the year.

  • Got to putt-putt/Top Golf.
  • Go bowling.
  • Catch a new movie at the theater! Here are some new movies: The Accountant, The Birth of a Nation, Kevin Hart: What Now?, and Middle School: The Worst Years Of My Life
  • Four words: Stand up paddle boarding!
  • Buy some candy, and be as happy as a kid in a candy store!
  • If all else fails, treat yo’ self to a good cry – you deserve it.