Watch a quick video of Sloan’s spa-themed birthday party

For Sloan’s 8th birthday party, Sidney pitched a unique idea.

“How about a spa party, Sloan?”

The entrance to Sloan’s spa-themed birthday party.

It didn’t take any convincing past the initial question. Sloan was all-in for the spa concept and Sid went right to work planning it.

Sloan’s 8th birthday party crew.

Sid planned several different “services” to provide a true spa experience. But before any of that took place, the girls needed some spa snacks.

Charlotte, Mikayla, and Aminah getting some spa snacks.

After everyone had their fill of muffins, fruit, veggies, and lemonade, “Sloan’s Spa” was open for business. First up? Facials…

Facial time!

Following the facial experience was a good foot scrub…

Who doesn’t like a good foot scrub?

Once everyone’s faces and feet were feeling rejuvenated, it was time for perhaps the most popular spa service: pedicures! Sidney and her friend, Megan, gave each girl the VIP experience…

Sloan and Allie getting their pedicures while sipping on their drinks.

Part of that VIP treatment also entailed a special drink to sip while they had their toes done. We filled fancy drink glasses (from the Dollar Tree) with punch poured over a small scoop of rainbow sherbet…

These delicious spa drinks were made by pouring punch over rainbow sherbet.

Probably the most challenging part of the spa day took place next. Sloan and her friends made bath bombs. For some, the materials formed easily into a ball; for others, not so much…

These girls all had good luck with their bath bombs.

After all the pampering, it was time to do a traditional birthday activity—PRESENTS…

Sloan reading a card that came with a present.

And after presents, the girls returned to the table for the best part of any birthday party…

Sloan blowing out the candles on her birthday cake.

I didn’t realize all the stops Sid pulled for Sloan’s birthday party. I knew there would be a few stations, but she truly went all-out with the supplies, drinks, and overall spa treatment she gave each girl. After last year’s Taylor Swift party, I didn’t know how Sid would top that…but she found a way.

Sid threw a great party and it was so nice hosting these girls.

To see Sloan’s appreciation for her mom’s effort at the end of the day was heartwarming and genuine. She thanked Sid and recognized the time she put forth to pull it off. Truly, it was worth it. Don’t Blink.