During our fall 2007 stay at the John Carver Inn, however, the prospect of a mother-daughter manicure was presented during our tour of the Beach Plum Spa. "Please, Mommy?" she implored. Still, I tried to resist. "We'll go for a swim in the indoor pool," I offered. "And tomorrow, we'll visit Plymouth Rock." As she continued to plead, Assistant Spa Manager Nicole Manseau explained that the spa has a menu of treatments for kids, and I realized this was an ideal place for her initiation.
After a swim and dinner, it was time for my little girl's Strawberry Ice Cream Manicure. Manseau taught her a new word--exfoliate--as she massaged her little hands with strawberry-scented products. I was impressed by how cooperative and relaxed my daughter was, as she rested her head on her arm, grinning blissfully. Once her silver nail polish was applied, she retreated with her lollipop and juice box to the relaxation room, with its starry ceiling depicting the night of the Pilgrims' arrival, and I was able to enjoy a luxurious manicure, too.
Manseau said the spa has welcomed children as young as 2, but teens and their moms get the most out of the experience; it often opens the lines of communication. So, why was I hesitant to take my daughter to a spa? When we returned to our room, she asked: "Mommy, can we get our nails done every day?"
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