This past summer, I binge-watched all of Parks and Rec over a span of about three weeks. One of the best parts of the show was obviously Treat Yo Self Day, a holiday invented by Tom and Donna with sole purpose of treating yourself to lavish and expensive things and experiences. On the first Treat Yo Self day, Donna and Tom treat themselves to clothes, fragrances, massages, mimosas, and fine leather goods. In the last season, which is set in 2017, Donna gets married. That year to celebrate, Tom decided to bring Treat Yo Self Day to a whole new level and surprises Donna with a trip to Beverly Hills.
One day a few weeks ago, my friend and I talking about how great the idea of Treat Yo Self day is and we wondered when it was, so we looked it up. According to Google, October 13 is Treat Yo Self Day. So, Happy Treat Yo Self Day Collegiettes! Obviously as a broke college student, I can’t afford to fly myself out to Beverly Hills for the day, so here are some ideas of how to treat yourself on this national holiday.
1. Go out to dinner with your friends!
It doesn’t have to be expensive, but today is the perfect day to treat yourself to a nice dinner with some of your favorite people. You can get all dressed up and take some great squad pics too!
2. Mani/Pedis!
There’s no better way to treat yourself than to get a relaxing mani/pedi. You can either go out to a salon for a professional mani/pedi, or you can save some money and have a fun spa night with your girls. Either way, it’s a nice way to treat yo self.
3. Go Shopping!
You know that cute dress on the mannequin that you always stare at? Treat Yo Self. What about that new mascara that just came out? Treat Yo Self. How about that book you’ve been wanting to buy for ages? Treat Yo Self. Or what about that tapestry you saw online that would look adorable in your room? Treat Yo Self. Or that new album that just came out? Treat Yo Self.
4. Take some alone time!
Today is all about taking care of yourself, and sometimes that means to take some time to yourself. College is stressful and treating yourself to a nice night in with tea, facemasks, and movies is a perfect way to Treat Yo Self.
5. Go out on the town with your friends!
This year, Treat Yo Self Day falls on a Friday night. So it’s a perfect night to go out in Boston with all of your friends! Put on your cutest clothes and those heels that you still have yet to wear, and have a wild night with your besties. You deserve it.
So however you choose to celebrate, be sure to Treat Yo Self on this national holiday.