Article: Spa parties typically involve just a few close friends because of space limitations. You want to make sure everyone can fit in the “spa room” without feeling crowded. If you have several rooms to devote to the spa — maybe one for mani/pedis, one for massages and one for facials — you can increase your guest list. Once you know who you want to invite, check with them to find a date when everyone is available. You will also want to confirm with parents or roommates, as well as siblings, that it is okay to have a sleepover on the chosen date. You don’t want the soothing ambience of the party interrupted by their plans. If you don’t want to have your siblings or roommates involved, ask them politely to stay in their rooms or go out for the night. However, it is often more fun to include everyone. Then you don’t have to worry about them disrupting the party. The best parties not only have a theme, but they have a plan. Know when you want your guests to arrive. Make a schedule of what you will do, what time you will do it, and where the activity will take place. By planning the evening, you can make sure everyone has a chance to do everything. When planning activities, be creative. You can have as many or as few activities as you like. For example, you might just want to do manicures and provide lots of polishes, nail decals, hand creams, and hand massages. Or you might want a full-service spa with manicures, facials, massages, meditation rooms, and a healthy-food café. Once you have planned the activities, you can make a list of everything you will need for each activity. Some things you will supply, but your guests can also be asked to bring some of their own items. For example, you might ask them to bring their own robe, towels, and brushes, as well as their favorite lip gloss, lotions, candles, and music. Invitations can be sent via regular mail or email. Either way, choose spa-themed invites featuring a picture of a slipper, an eye mask, nail polish bottle or other spa-related graphics. Include the theme, date, time, location and what your guests should wear. Include the list of items you want them to bring. Let them know how to RSVP.  Evites and digital invites are an easy way to quickly reach all of your friends. Several free online services allow you to design an invitation, send it to friends and tally responses all in one place. You can also easily create private events and send invitations via online communities, such as Facebook. You know what your guests are bringing, now it is time for you to get your own supplies. Large discount or warehouse stores, as well as beauty supply stores, will give you the best prices. Pick out some bright nail polishes, fun face masks, soothing tea bags, scented massage oils and other supplies for your planned activities. Imagine the perfect spa and try to replicate it. Remember that you must have enough supplies for all the guests. Small changes can turn your home into a relaxing spa. The key is to create a calm, quiet environment. Dim the lights. Place scented candles around the rooms you will be using — lavender and sandalwood are particularly relaxing scents. Play quiet music or sounds of nature, such as the sounds of the sea or rain forest. Serve pitchers of ice water flavored with lemon or cucumber slices.  A big part in creating a calm environment is getting rid of clutter. Make sure your home is tidy and clutter-free so your guests don’t feel overwhelmed by “stuff.” Make a poster of the services offered and post it outside the spa room. If you are using several rooms, make a poster for each room explaining what is offered inside. Neck and shoulder massages can be done almost anywhere. Simply have a couple of straight-backed chairs available.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Make a guest list. Choose a convenient date. Plan the evening. Make a list of needed supplies. Send out invitations. Make a store-run. Create the spa.
Article: For quality sleep, it's important to establish a regular bedtime routine. A major part of this is getting ready for bed at the same time each night.  You'll use the bedtime you pick for most of your routine, counting backwards to figure out when to start getting ready for bed. If there is a set time you need to be out of bed by, count backwards from that to pick your bedtime. While many people think everyone should get eight hours a night, the actual amount varies from person to person. Figure out how much sleep you need to feel your best and set your bedtime with that in mind. Getting 20 to 30 minutes of exercise every day will help you get to sleep faster. However, exercising too close to your bedtime can overstimulate your mind and body, making it more difficult to fall asleep. Plan your activities five to six hours before you want to get to sleep for optimal results. All three of these substances can negatively affect your sleep quality.  Stop all caffeine consumption four to six hours before your bedtime. To keep you from being wired all night, avoid coffee, tea, chocolate, caffeinated sodas, and certain pain relievers. Remember that decaffeinated coffee and tea still have some caffeine. If you drink tea to relax before bed, make sure it's an herbal one that is completely caffeine-free. Many people don't realize it because they may use tobacco products to relax, but the nicotine in them is actually a stimulant like caffeine. Additionally, withdrawal symptoms will make you wake up more frequently, ruining your sleep. While quitting tobacco products altogether will get you the best sleep, if you must smoke make sure your last cigarette for the night is at least two hours before bed.  While alcohol may help you fall asleep faster, it also makes you wake up more frequently throughout the night. Have your last drink at least an hour before bed to allow your body time to process the alcohol.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Decide on a bedtime and stick to it. Exercise five to six hours before bed. Avoid caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol before bed.
Article: Even if you’re not sure on the specific figure, you can determine roughly what size of wedding you want. This will help you get quotes from caterers and venues while allowing you to figure out the specific number later.  Some people decide just to invite immediate family members and a few close friends. A small wedding is generally around 50-75 people.  The average wedding is around 150 people.  A large wedding is 200 people or more. The easiest way to decide how many people to invite is to look at how many people you can afford to invite. The more people you invite, the more expensive the reception and ceremony will be.  If your parents are chipping in, find out how much each couple is contributing. Factor that into how much you and your partner can afford to spend.  Get a few quotes from local caterers to see how much the reception may cost per person. Remember to factor in drinks and cake as well. Catering should take up about 25% of your budget. The number of people you can invite may be decided by where you have your wedding. If you have your heart set on a particular venue, ask them how many people they can hold. Do not invite more than this number, or else you may find yourself scrambling to fit everyone. Both you and your partner will want to invite important family and friends. Furthermore, both sets of parents may have ideas about who should come. A good way to fairly decide is to divide up the guest list amongst you, your partner, and both sets of parents. Some ways you can decide:  Divide the list in thirds. One third for your guests, one third for your partner’s guests, and one third for mutual friends.  Divide the list in fourths: one fourth for your guests, one fourth for your partner’s guests, one fourth for your parents’ guests, and one fourth for your partner’s parents guests. One half of the guest list is for you and your partner’s friends. Each set of parents receives one-fourth of the guest list. While traditionally it is advised that both sides of the family invite the same number of guests, you should divide the guest list based on your circumstances and preferences.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Determine a ballpark figure. Consider your budget. Find out the size of the venue. Divide the guest list.