Spa-ing It Out

Spa-ing It Out

April 5th, 2010 @ 7:06 pm by Mrs. Argyle
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Okay, let’s be honest – I’m pretty lame about coming up with post titles. Bear with me.

This past weekend I made an appointment at my favorite local spa (Ginger Bay). Mom got me hooked on this place a long time ago (probably a bad thing, for my wallet, but not for my mental health). Last year, Mr. A bought me a few treatments for my birthday, and with all the wedding planning, grad school, working full-time and moving keeping both of us busy, I completely forgot about them (whoops!).

So, somewhere in my search for something completely unrelated in my Gmail, I stumbled upon my gift certificates. With the good news, I made an appointment to have the Self-Renewal Facial Treatment done this past Saturday. Now, I’ve had plenty of facials in my past, but this one seriously takes the cake.

Not only was this a facial, but it was a mini-massage too. Can you say kudos to Mr. A for picking this one out? A typical facial may last about 45 minutes, but this one was a full 90 minutes. Arden, my esthetician, was awesome. I had a deep cleanse, clay mask, toning mist, plus some other stuff that I was too busy sleeping to pay attention too. BUT, just when I though it was over? WRONG.

My calves and feet were massaged, as were my arms, hands, shoulders and neck. Plus, she rubbed my head. ZOMG, did the stress and tension totes melt away.

So, moral of the story? If you’ve never taken the opportunity to get pampered, go at least once – and blame it on the wedding. Have a facial, or massage a few weeks before the big day to help relieve some stress or prep your skin. You seriously won’t regret it.

Are you splurging on spa treatments during your engagement? Has it helped clear up your skin or relieve your stress?

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13 Responses to “Spa-ing It Out”

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labrat (message) 472 posts, Helper bee

I could so use a spa day to relieve stress! Maybe I’ll hint to future hubby to suprise me with one…

4/5/10 @ 7:40 pm (reply)

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BrianneG (message) 938 posts, Busy bee

I got a facial last week and it was heavenly. But then I read in Martha Stewart weddings that dermatologists don’t recommend facials. But I still really liked it. I got a mini-massage of shoulders, neck, and hands and it was so soothing I fell asleep twice

4/5/10 @ 7:46 pm (reply)

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aunt pol (message) 1,473 posts, Bumble bee

Oh God yeah. A full schedule of indian head massage, some good vigorous swedish type manipulation and a facial as well. Bags to the dermatologists! Dunno how I’m gonna solve the pedi problem, though… I kick like an ass (the four-legged ones) whenever anyone goes near my feet…

4/5/10 @ 7:59 pm (reply)

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Miss Cola (message) 2,868 posts, Sugar bee

Sounds like a great stress reliever!

4/5/10 @ 8:33 pm (reply)

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ktbrady (message) 1,054 posts, Bumble bee

Yes, I have. My skin is wretched. I have pores you could throw a party inside, they are that large! I get a facial one month, and a chemical peel the next month. It’s helped a LOT! The chemical peels are more intense and effective but the facials are soooooooo relaxing. Plus my asthetician and I got engaged around the same time, so we talk wedding talk (and before that talked “OMG, wtf, when’s he gonna propose???” talk).

4/5/10 @ 9:47 pm (reply)

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Miss Hamster (message) 4,046 posts, Honey bee

That sounds heavenly! I got some spa certificates as shower gifts and I can’t wait to use them

4/5/10 @ 10:23 pm (reply)

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jordynrose (message) 6,351 posts, Bee Keeper

I would love to do something like this! Maybe as a treat after I take the Bar, but before the wedding? I hope so!

4/5/10 @ 11:04 pm (reply)

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Miss Argyle (message) 2,516 posts, Sugar bee

@labrat: You should definitely drop the hint!

@BrianneG: I love Martha, but I’m going to disagree with her on this one.

@ktbrady: Oh, that’s great! And, love that you made an awesome friend (and connection) out of it!

@jordynrose: That would be the perfect idea!

4/6/10 @ 1:28 am (reply)

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Miss Stripes (message) 1,063 posts, Bumble bee

sigh. a spa day is a must very soon in stripe world…thanks for the reminder!

4/6/10 @ 1:37 am (reply)

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twalila (message) 1,116 posts, Bumble bee

I go FI addiced to massages, so we’re doing a couples one before the wedding (and on the honeymoon, ooh la la).

4/6/10 @ 5:39 am (reply)

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RecessionistaBride (message) 5,018 posts, Bee Keeper

<—– Jealous! I’m going to ask for some gift certificates to a spa for my upcoming b-day!

4/6/10 @ 6:10 pm (reply)

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KBsquared (message) 289 posts, Helper bee

i dont know what area of the STL you’re in but we went to Face and Body Day Spa right outside downtown.. it was soooooooooooooo nice and didnt break the bank.. just dont buy any of their products in the lobby! lol

4/6/10 @ 8:31 pm (reply)

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