I was chit chatting on the phone with my girlfriend Christine the other day and we (two middle-aged women with highly stressful careers) were discussing different ways we relax. Here’s what we came up with:
- Full Moon Yoga once a month at the Community Yoga Center
- Zumba classes at the local community center
- Monthly back and neck massages at the local massage center
- Drinking green, black or Chamomile hot tea
- Listening to relaxing music
- Reading books, magazines, etc.
- Cooking and/or Baking
- Playing with our canine pet(s)
- Meditating
- Coloring with crayons in Adult coloring books
True story: I recall about 17 years ago watching a Paid Program on TV one sleepless night and the next thing I know a Softub arrives at my front door. I ordered the Softub because I was still working in the same highly competitive stressful industry I work in today so I figured it would be nice to come home from a super long day of work and soak in a tub that’s not in my bathroom (smile). I enjoyed my Softub for about 5 years and only sold it because I was selling my home in Westville and looking to downsize…
Here are some of the reasons why I initially purchased it:
- stress relief
- affordable price
- simple portable unit with easy set-up
- the simple Hydromatic unit uses a standard 120V outlet (no high electric bills!)
- hot water is therapeutic
- exterior of tub is weather resistant (withstands all 4 seasons)
- Aesthetically pleasing to the eye – in 7 designer colors (I chose dark blue)
- Everything is included in the price (Softub hot tub, Hydromatic Power Pak, Sealed High-Density Insulated Cover, Underwater Illumination, your choice of exterior decorator colors, and a 5-year limited warranty).
A basic 2-person spa Softub (the one I ordered) comes with four Hydrotherapy jets, Hydromatic motor unit, security straps, an accessory bag including a foam connector cover, matching exterior cover, filter, owner’s manual, warranty card, large assembly sheet and water treatment kit. It costs about $3500.
However, I checked online, and you can get a Goplus Portable Inflatable Bubble Massage Spa that seats 4 for just $319 from Wal-Mart! That’s with free shipping and no tax! Here’s what a Goplus looks like:
Not too shabby (smile).
So if you, like me, are looking for ways to relax, the options range from a simple Adult coloring book and crayons to a Softub Hot tub…
