Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness is the queen of everything gorgeous — literally, the man says "gorgeous" every three words and it's absolutely, yes I'm going to say it, *gorgeous* — which includes indulging in self-care and taking moments for yourself to do things that make you feel good. As Queer Eye's resident hair and skin guru, it's no surprise to us that JVN's idea of self-care is heading off to the spa for a "little facial moment," but as parents, we know it's difficult to get away for long enough to relax in the spa (plus it's not always in the budget!).
I spoke to Jonathan at Target's Merry Mixer holiday event in NYC and asked him to offer us a JVN-approved self-care solution/gift idea for parents, and since most parents (and people in general) consider strolling the aisles of Target a fun date-night idea or a genius way to get themselves some "me time," his response was enough to make anyone swoon.
Spoiler alert: he's going to instruct you to shop at Target [1], and I think we can all make that happen if we must (spoiler alert, part two: no "gorgeous" references were harmed in the transcription of these quotes).
"I think a lot of times with parenting you don't have time to get to the dang spa to have a little facial moment."
"What a gorgeous, gorgeous question! I would do things that bring the spa to the home," he told POPSUGAR. "One of the things I love about Target is its naturals aisle — it's one of the best naturals aisles ever. What I would do would be a gorgeous at-home pedi set: a gorgeous exfoliant for your feet, a gorgeous heavy foot cream, and then a gorgeous, comfy pair of socks. And you could also do the same thing for the hands: a little exfoliant, a hand moisturiser . . . that's a gorgeous moment."
But wait, there's more — so, so much more, and it's making us want to run to Target, hole up at home in a warm bubble bath with a glass of wine, and just relax.
"There are so many really, really gorgeous skincare masks at Target, especially in the naturals aisle, so you could give those to someone, too. I think a lot of times with parenting you don't have time to get to the dang spa to have a little facial moment. The nice thing about a spa experience, whether it's a mani, pedi, or a facial, is the slowing down of things and the treating yourself — and you can totally do that at home (and it's totes cheaper!). You can simulate a spa at home, and that's just gorgeous."
So if you're still looking for gifts to buy for your friends or need an idea to tell someone getting a present for you, take a peek ahead at some of the items JVN mentioned and go to town on a little spa basket situation. It's seriously the easiest gift idea we've ever heard, but one that'll remind the recipient that it's OK to take a minute (ahem, "moment") for yourself, even if it's just to put on a gorgeous hydrating sheet mask.
Baby Foot Lavender Foot Peel
Baby Foot Lavender Foot Peel [2] ($16)
PediSpa Gentle Exfoliating Foot Mask
PediSpa Gentle Exfoliating Foot Mask [3] ($10)
Soap and Glory Heel Genius Foot Cream
Soap and Glory Heel Genius Foot Cream [4] ($8)
Burt's Bees Coconut Foot Cream
Burt's Bees Coconut Foot Cream [5] ($7)
Raw Sugar Sensitive Skin Body Lotion
Raw Sugar Sensitive Skin Body Lotion [6] ($10)
Burt's Bees Mama Bee Leg and Foot Crème
Burt's Bees Mama Bee Leg and Foot Crème [7] ($7)
Hand and Foot Massage Spas
Hand and Foot Massage Spas [8] ($27)
Buxton Manicure/Pedicure Grooming Kit
Buxton Manicure/Pedicure Grooming Kit [9] ($18)
Japonesque Velvet Touch Pedicure Kit
Japonesque Velvet Touch Pedicure Kit [10] ($10)
Plaid Polar Fleece Slipper Socks
Plaid Polar Fleece Slipper Socks [11] ($9)
Sloth Eye Mask and Cosy Socks Set
Sloth Eye Mask and Cosy Socks Set [12] ($8)
Double Lined Cosy Ankle Socks
Double Lined Cosy Ankle Socks [13] ($5)
Hand in Hand Juniper Berry Sugar Body Scrub
Hand in Hand Juniper Berry Sugar Body Scrub [14] ($3)
Shea Moisture Coconut and Hibiscus Hand and Body Scrub
Shea Moisture Coconut and Hibiscus Hand and Body Scrub [15] ($10)
Burt's Bees Almond and Milk Hand Cream
Burt's Bees Almond and Milk Hand Cream [16] ($8)
Soap and Glory Hand Food Hand Cream
Soap and Glory Hand Food Hand Cream [17] ($8)
Nivea Creme Tin
Nivea Creme Tin [18] ($1)
Shea Moisture Dry Skin Vegan Salve Hand and Body Lotion
Shea Moisture Dry Skin Vegan Salve Hand and Body Lotion [19] ($8)
Trim Nail Mani Emergency Grooming Kit
Trim Nail Mani Emergency Grooming Kit [20] ($5)
Yes to Charcoal Love Masking Skincare Kit
Yes to Charcoal Love Masking Skincare Kit [21] ($10)
Bliss Large Mask Sachet Skincare Sets
Bliss Large Mask Sachet Skincare Sets [22] ($10)
Yes to Charcoal Paper Mask
Yes to Charcoal Paper Mask [23] ($3)
Shea Moisture Multi Masking Facial Treatment Kit
Shea Moisture Multi Masking Facial Treatment Kit [24] ($10)
Masque Bar Pretty Animalz Facial Treatments
Masque Bar Pretty Animalz Facial Treatments [25] ($4)
My Spa Life Moisturising Berry Sorbet Facial Mask
My Spa Life Moisturising Berry Sorbet Facial Mask [26] ($3)
My Spa Life Purifying Charcoal Facial Mask
My Spa Life Purifying Charcoal Facial Mask [27] ($3)
My Spa Life Bubble Gum Moisturising Facial Mask
My Spa Life Bubble Gum Moisturising Facial Mask [28] ($3)
My Spa Life Rejuvenating Gold Foil Sheet Mask
My Spa Life Rejuvenating Gold Foil Sheet Mask [29] ($4)
Yes to Coconut Ultra Hydrating Paper Mask
Yes to Coconut Ultra Hydrating Paper Mask [30] ($3)
My Spa Life Everyday Indulgences Silver Hydrogel Eye Strips
My Spa Life Everyday Indulgences Silver Hydrogel Eye Strips [31] ($2)
Homedics Alpha Mini Massager
Homedics Alpha Mini Massager [32] ($5)
Target Beauty Nail Polish Collection
Target Beauty Nail Polish Collection [33] ($10)