Mojo Spa

I’m unable to bake this week since I can’t turn on my fireball-shooting oven for fear of singeing off my eyebrows, so I’ve been forced to entertain myself in other ways. And by other ways I mean shopping. I haven’t previously promoted shops and bakeries in the Chicago area even though there are some fantastic ones. I figure it’s about time. No, today’s shopping had nothing to do with William Sonoma or Molly’s Cupcakes - yet it is oddly relevant to this blog.

My friend Terri introduced me to Mojo Spa in Wicker Park a few years ago, and I’ve been hooked ever since. I’m 100% certain they make the best skin products in Chicago, and they give darn good manicures and pedicures. So how do skin products and mani-pedi’s relate to this blog? Good question. The owner of Mojo Spa was a personal chef turned beauty product extraordinaire. Now she concocts tons of bath and beauty products inspired by sweet treats. How can you not like body “meringues” that smell like cake or soaps in the shape of candy bars? My personal favorite is their line of body scrubs. There is something about them – I think she somehow made scrubbing crystals that dissolves into lotion in warm water. It’s genius! I’ve never found a product that works so well or smells so good!

I wish I could buy stock in Mojo Spa. It would be a solid investment if only they sold it! I’ve purchase many projects from them over the years - everything from night cream, makeup, and cuticle creams to scrubs and body lotions. I’ve even gone so far as to suggest throwing my best friend’s bachelorette party there. (Her sister did an amazing job with the cake-see below!!!) You can rent-out Mojo Spa for manicures and pedicures and bring in your own food, booze and music. There is even a little place to open presents. If you ever find yourself in Wicker Park, I strongly urge you to stop by. Otherwise, check out their website – you won’t be disappointed!



Kodi and the bride-to-be, Suzi, checking out the products
the whole gang!