Fall and holiday scents are always a wonderful gift or treat to give yourself! Aromatique has a full line of wonderful scents beginning with Cinnamon Cider for Fall. This fragrance combines the essence of apples and cinnamon and it will fill your home or office with a warm and inviting scent. Choose from an array of products including potpourri, room spray or candles, which ever works best in your space. Next up is Pumpkin Spice, a perfect mix for Fall and Thanksgiving. It is a wonderfully warm scent that will greet each guest and make them feel right at home.

The Smell of Christmas is the most beloved holiday scent of all! The minute you smell it you are transported back to the first Christmas that you can remember as a child. This magical fragrance combines the delightful aromas of citrus and spice with naturally festive botanicals...red berries, evergreen sprigs, nuts, pinecones and cinnamon sticks...creating a warm and joyful ambiance in the home!

Speaking of Christmas, did you know that we start placing our Christmas lights around Big Cedar Lodge on September 1st? We have so many Christmas lights it takes us that long to hang them and have them up in time for Christmas! Now, that's a lot of lights!

Tailgating is a great opportunity to get to hang out with your friends and kiddos while cheering your college sports team on to victory! Get the party started with fun and festively decorated collegiate serve ware from Magnolia Lane. The chip and dip or divided vegetable trays make for excellent center pieces. Other pieces available are bowls, trays and glassware. Here is a super easy fruit dip that would be great to take to your next tailgate.

1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened

1 jar of marshmallow creme

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Step 1 - Soften cream cheese by leaving it out on the kitchen counter or by microwaving it on low power for 30 seconds

Step 1 - Place cream cheese in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth

Step 3 - Add marshmallow creme and vanilla and beat until fluffy

Step 4 - Serve with an assortment of fresh fruit.

Looking for more tailgating ideas? Join Big Cedar Lodge's Chef Andy for a Tailgating Workshop and learn the tricks of the trade! It will be a fun interactive day full of recipes, ideas and of course tastings! Click here for more information on the tailgating workshop.

Has July been too hot?  Not at all!  Summer is the perfect time for Contrast Therapy. 
 
Relax in your massage and experience the revitalizing feeling that the contrast of hot and cool shell therapy provides.  Hot shells are used to stimulate blood flow to the surface of the skin.  Then cool shells stimulate blood flow back to the core of the body.  This ancient practice results in increased circulation,  lymphatic flow and revitalizes you by releasing tension and reducing inflammation in your body.

We also offer contrast therapy in our facial services.  The refreshing Fire and Ice facial features Eminence products which include warming paprika products to heat up your skin and stimulate blood flow and cooling menthol and rosehips products to cool the skin.  This facial service results in plumped, lifted and glowing skin!  Call Spa Services at 417-339-5201 to book your appointment today!

Exfoliating has always been an important step in all skin-care treatments - from a simple facial to a complete body spa experience. Exfoliating helps to rejuvenate the skin by exposing the smoother and more supple layer of skin after removal of the top, dead skin layer. There are a wide variety of body scrubs and polish ingredients, which all help to reveal your youthful skin!

What Exactly is a Body Scrub?

A body scrub is a suspension of coarse granules (ground walnut, sea salt, or coarse sugar granules) in a semi-liquid gel.  Our current favorite is the organic mango-ginger sugar polish.

What are the benefits of a Body Scrub?

A body scrub will actually help to remove all the dead skin off your body and expose a supple layer of younger skin, making you feel fresh and rejuvenated. A body scrub is the best way to remove a skin tan. If your skin had become rough and has darkened due to pollution or exposure to dust, you can use a body scrub to remove the rough skin layer leaving you with a soft and supple skin.

What are the Applications of a Body Scrub?

A body scrub is generally used in a complete spa treatment, which involves the use of an exfoliating body scrub, removed with hot, wet towels and is followed by a hydrating massage soufflé body butter to nourish the skin and keep it fresh and moisturized.  You can also add a Swedish aromatherapy massage to your body polish service for an amazing two-hour relaxing experience.

How Often Can I Use a Body Scrub?

Do not use the body scrub too often because frequent scrubbing can damage the young skin layer once the dead skin is off the body surface. You can use a body scrub once in a week or two. Also remember to use a very gentle body scrub in case you have a dry skin. Also be very careful during winters when too much of scrubbing can damage the already dry skin.

How Can I Experience the Body Scrub?

Call Spa Services at Big Cedar Lodge and book your body polish service or massage and body polish combination and experience a special treat for your skin!  417-339-5201

Tired of your feet killing you when you wear those trendy high heels to work?  Footzyrolls created by Jenifer and Sarah Caplan were designed with you in mind.  Jenifer and Sarah did not start out as designers.  After years of firsthand experience dealing with painful designer shoes, they decided that something must be done.  The Caplan sisters immediately went to work developing a plan to improve women’s footwear.  But let’s face it no matter how much they hurt Manolo Blahniks and Jimmy Choos are here to stay. 

Sarah’s solution to the problem was trading in her small evening clutch for a tote that could hold an extra pair of shoes.  Although she could handle the jokes and criticism of her oversized evening bag, she quickly realized that this was not an effective solution that would be embraced by the general public.  Instead, Footzyrolls were born. 

Footzyrolls are flexible ballet slippers with waterproof and skid proof soles that fold and roll up in their own small bag.  Each set comes with a larger bag to store your stilettos in while enjoying Footzyroll comfort.  They come in 5 sizes (Extra Small fits US shoe size 4.5-5.5, Small fits US shoe size 6-7, Medium fits US shoe size 7.5-8.5, Large fits US shoe size 9-10 and Extra Large fits US shoe size 10.5-11.5).  Thanks to an elastic PU material, each shoe can convert a full size.  Unlike most flats, Footzyrolls have built in cushioning and can be worn virtually anywhere Collections Boutique offers Footzyrolls in three great colors, black, silver and gold.  So, the next time your feet start swelling don’t fret, just whip out your own comfy pair of Footzrolls. 

Pedicures are the perfect way to relax and soothe tired feet!  And, they can be beneficial to your overall health. According to The Physical Benefits to Getting a Pedicure by Beauty Kazoo, “By removing the dead skin and calluses with either pumice, or other implements, your pedicurist is helping to improve the appearance as well as your comfort. Having calluses on your feet can cause uneven pressure when you walk or stand that can also lead to the pain you feel when on your feet all day. Many pedicurists also use foot reflexology while giving pedicures. This helps stimulate the blood flow to the feet and legs and provides the relaxation you feel when someone is massaging. The massage in a pedicure or manicure is one of the most important parts. Massaging certain spots on someone's foot sends signals to other parts of the body to encourage overall health improvement anywhere in the body.”

At Big Cedar Lodge Spa Services, our pedicure tubs feature cutting-edge, pipeless technology to guarantee a sanitary service while relax your back and neck with a heated and vibrating chair, too!  Our nail techs provide top-quality service and a wide selection of OPI polishes to fit your needs…and, we send home your nail file, buffer block and cuticle stick as our thank you for visiting today!  We offer a full selection of natural nail services for men and women and children—call Spa Services to book your appointment today!

Spa, at its deepest level, has fundamentally been about wellness promotion and relaxation.  Many guests seek out health-conscious options during their travels so they can return home refreshed and revitalized rather than tired from over-scheduling and eating too much unhealthy food.  The recently-released Mayo Clinic Book of Alternative Medicine (second edition) educates its readers to understand how incorporating therapies like yoga and massage into conventional health care will reduce stress.  Starting a vacation at Big Cedar Lodge in the Spa will help set the stage for a fun and relaxing visit.

The power of basic touch is central to our sense of well-being.  Big Cedar’s Spa Services offers Swedish or deep-tissue massage which can also include essential oil aromatherapy or the moisturizing cocoa-butter bar in either 60-minute or 90-minute long services. 

Licensed massage therapists listen to each guest’s needs to customize the perfect massage treatment which will leave you relaxed and stress-free to enjoy your vacation.  Massage services can also be combined with many of our other relaxing spa services, including body wraps, body polishes, facials or nail appointments.  Massage services can also be provided right in the comfort of your room or cabin!

Do you ever take a second to think about where your purse has been?  If you are like most ladies, that purse follows you wherever you go, picking up all kinds of germs along the way.  In 2006, Elisabeth Leamy, a reporter with ABC News and Microbiologist Chuck Gerba, found that women’s purses are a Mecca for organisms that make us sick.  "We found fecal bacteria you normally find on the floor of restroom.  We found bacteria that can cause skin infections on the bottom of purses. What's more amazing is the large numbers we find on the bottom of purses, which indicates that they can be picking up a lot of other germs like cold viruses or viruses that cause diarrhea."  Coli form bacteria, was found on half of the bags tested.  Translated, that means half of the bags tested showed possible signs of human or animal waste.  Thankfully most of us do not lick our purses!  However, placing that germ infested purse on your dresser, kitchen counter or table just transports those undesirables to another surface.

So what’s the solution to eliminating those pesky parasites? The most obvious solution is being aware of where you throw your purse.  Floors are never a good idea.  We’ve all been there, you’re in a restaurant bathroom, the door won’t shut properly and the purse hook has been yanked off the wall.  So unless you hang your purse around your neck it’s going on the floor. 

Well ladies, the good people of Topcor, created a product with us in mind.  Topcor believes in solutions that are “smart, simple and functional.”  Creating a useful product is not enough, it has work well, look good and feel nice.  Clipas are incredibly easy to use and work well on such items as purses, backpacks, cases, totes, diaper bags and umbrellas.  Their bangle like design makes an attractive bracelet for your arm or ornament for your bag.  They work well on most tabletops and chairs.  Attach the Clipa to the strap of your bag and connect it to the surface you wish to use.  When you are ready to go, just gently pull the strap and you’re off.

Collections Boutique is pleased to offer this inventive new product to our guests.  Stop by today to view our collection of Clipas.  Why not take home a souvenir from your summer vacation that won’t just get thrown in the back of a closet.  So next time you’re faced with the complicated choice of where to put your purse, you will know what to do.      

Spa, at its deepest level, has fundamentally been about wellness promotion and relaxation.  Many guests seek out health-conscious options during their travels so they can return home refreshed and revitalized rather than tired from over-scheduling and eating too much unhealthy food.  The recently-released Mayo Clinic Book of Alternative Medicine (second edition) educates its readers to understand how incorporating therapies like yoga and massage into conventional health care will reduce stress.  Starting a vacation at Big Cedar Lodge in the Spa will help set the stage for a fun and relaxing visit.

The power of basic touch is central to our sense of well-being.  Big Cedar’s Spa Services offers Swedish or deep-tissue massage which can also include essential oil aromatherapy or the moisturizing cocoa-butter bar in either 60-minute or 90-minute long services. 

We also offer a 60-minute prenatal massage to pamper the mother-to-be with special cushions and pillows to support mom and baby while relieving neck and back pain.  

Licensed massage therapists listen to each guest’s needs to customize the perfect massage treatment which will  leave you relaxed and stress-free to enjoy your vacation.  Massage services can also be combined with many of our other relaxing spa services, including body wraps, body polishes, facials or nail appointments.  Massage services can also be provided right in the comfort of your room or cabin!

Collections Boutique is proud to announce the addition of the Beatriz Ball Collection. In 1991, Beatriz Ball was inspired to learn the ancient art of sand casting from artisans outside Mexico City.  This intricate procedure involves pouring a premium alloy of molten aluminum into sand molds and finishes with four levels of polishing.

This collection of fine metalware is as beautiful as it is practical.  The handcrafted pieces make an easy transition from freezer, to oven, to table.  And unlike most metalware, the Beatriz Ball Collection will never tarnish, so polishing is not necessary.

Ball understands the importance of entertaining and dining together as a family. Growing up in Latin America, elaborate meals were a tradition. The tradition of gathering for meals is not bound by country or culture, which is why the Beatriz Ball Collection was created. Now you can bring home a little bit of sparkle to add to your family's dining experience.Stop by Collections and view firsthand the beauty and brilliance that is the Beatriz Ball Collection.