The Perfect Self-Care Day in Ottawa

With the warm summer weather and sunny Saturdays here to stay, it’s time you planned a perfect self-care weekend to match the mood! Whether it's picking up a sweet treat on your way home, buying yourself some luxurious handmade beauty products, or taking just 10 minutes to meditate at the end of a busy day, self care and taking time to treat yourself once in a while is important! Here’s our guide to the perfect self care day in Ottawa.

 

 

Start the day in Centretown with breakfast at Wilf & Ada's. This lovely from scratch diner is sure to make you smile, and serves up some of the yummiest locally sourced meals in the city.

 

 

As you stroll down Bank Street, pop into all your favourite shops, you deserve it! Whether you are looking for your favourite new book in Black Squirrel Books or maybe just a trinket for your bookshelf from The Papery - supporting the small businesses in the neighbourhood is a great way to contribute to the community, and to treat yourself! 

 

 

Our shop in Old Ottawa South is located in the perfect spot to pop in on a Saturday stroll, and what better way to treat yourself than with some handmade, eco-friendly bath and body products. We love chatting with our customers and sharing the benefits of our handmade, natural soaps and body care.

 

 

Indulge in some fragrant Lilac scented bath salts, for a relaxing soak in the tub. Give the ultimate care to your face with our Extreme Cream, perfect for moisturizing your skin after a day in the sun. Or grab a beautiful handmade bar of soap in one of our signature scents. Are you feeling a fresh and bright Rosemary Mint? Maybe a spicy and warm Kindling, or stick with a classic like Long Live Lavender.

Our staff will gladly help you find the right one for you! No matter what scent you choose, a visit to Purple Urchin is definitely a form of self care. Our products are all natural, eco-friendly and never tested on animals. By using Purple Urchin products, you’re caring for our planet too!

 

 

After all that shopping, you must be feeling a little tired. How about treating yourself to a mani pedi at Lilac Nails & Spa in Old Ottawa South or a massage at Anna Belanger & Associates in the Glebe?

 

 

A spa treatment always hits the spot and is great for showing your body some love and letting your mind rest.

If you really want to go all out… check out ISO Spa in Centretown and indulge in some flotation therapy (where you get to float in a pod of water and become weightless. So good for muscle relaxation!)

 

 

Finally, a self care day must be ended with a sweet treat, it’s just the rules. Stop into Dessert First just down the street from our shop, and end the day enjoying it with a walk along the Rideau Canal. Or maybe grab an ice cream from the Merry Dairy and stroll through The Dominion Arboretum or Fletcher Wildlife Garden. Squeezing in some nature time wherever you can is a great form of self care!

 

 

Whew, that’s a long list of self care! But self-care shouldn't feel like a chore or a list of tasks, it should be a way to take care of yourself and spend a little extra time and energy devoted to you… hopefully you’re feeling inspired to try some of these self care ideas out on your next weekend off in the city!