Quick... before winter gets here!

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Top 10 Home Spa Vacation Ideas

10. Start with a clean, comfortable home to allow you to rest and relax. Change the sheets, pull out fresh towels and set the thermostat between 72-79 degrees. Studies show that 72 degrees is considered most comfortable for sedentary people.

9. Eliminate any stickiness in the air. Remove excess moisture by maintaining indoor humidity between 30 and 60 percent.

8. Clear the clutter. Move excess “stuff” into a drawer and set out fresh flowers and a carafe of water with slices of citrus or cucumber.

7. Speaking of avoiding clutter, set aside some quiet time. You don't have to meditate, but just sitting quietly for a few minutes helps you relax and think more clearly.

6. Clear the air. Instead of using chemical-laden air fresheners to eliminate odors, set out a box of baking soda or soak a cotton ball in vanilla.

5. Give yourself a spa treatment. Use natural ingredients like avocado or honey to reduce harmful chemicals.

4. Plan healthy “spa” meals. Try an egg-white omelet with vegetables for breakfast, or a salad and bowl of lentil soup for lunch.

3. Let the sunshine in! Open up curtains but close windows to keep allergens at bay.

2. Get some gentle exercise. Ride your bike around the neighborhood, take a walk or pop in a yoga DVD.

1. Take a nap! You deserve it.