I would like to have a "spa day"

[whoisjohngalt]

If you are into it, tell me what is it all about.

Do you go by yourself as "me" time?  Do you go with friends as "hanging out" time? 

How often do you go?  As a treat?  As a regular thing?  How expensive is it and how do you know which ones are good and which ones should be avoided?

I've never had much interest in the whole spa thing.  I've done facials before, but then read that they are actually not very good for your skin/face.  I've done pedi as a functional thing - I like the look, didn't want to do it myself.  Manis are wasted on me bc I am still elbow-deep in diaper changes and LOTS of mess-clean ups

But for some reason I've been thinking about it for a few days.  I was thinking of getting a massage and may be one of those "mud" things or something and a facial and a pedi.

So, should I do it?  Will it revoke my YM card?

Oh, I was going to wait until I loose some weight and may be do it as a reward or something.  I don't know....

[Cookies Galore]

Do it. You need it! You're home with all those kids, give yourself a treat!

I used to get a monthly pedicure but I fell off that wagon months ago. I need to get back to it!
I should break down and treat myself to a massage. Every December my company brings in massage therapists for 10 minute massages. Just having someone work on my back and shoulders is glorious.

[Cookies Galore]

I also think you should treat yourself now as opposed to using a spa day as a carrot dangling in front you. What happens if you set the goal losing x pounds and you only hit y? Are you going to keep denying yourself that treat?
I think when I was losing my weight back in 2012 I set some sort of "when I hit this I'll do that" goal. Well, I hit my goal and didn't do anything. Just kept plugging along as usual.

[whoisjohngalt]

Everything you saying sounds very tempting

[Wisconsin Beth]

For me, the ultimate in decadence is going to a "destination" spa, staying overnight and booking a few treatments over the time there.  I tend to focus on massages but I carry a lot of tension in my muscles - mainly my shoulders and back.  YMMV.  Hot stone massages can be absolutely amazing.  I don't do facials and while I'm intrigued by wraps, I haven't actually done one yet. 

It's been a few years since I did any kind of spa though.  And yes, there are treats.  The destination spa I've been too is expensive.  The day spa in town that I like is cheaper but also lacks the water features that I love so much about the destination spa. 

I was mainly referred to a couple of good spas by friends.  Obviously you want it to meet your state's standards as well as be clean and welcoming with an atmosphere that YOU find relaxing and/or calming. 

[Lizard Queen]

If you find one on Groupon, I think it could be YM approved. 
(I've actually had a few 1 hr. massages purchased on Groupon.)

[Wisconsin Beth]

Sundara. 

[yogiii]

The closest I've come to a "spa day" is going to work
Sorry no help from me but I'd like the after details

[Wisconsin Beth]

Feb 4, 2015 11:19:59 GMT -5 @sroo4 said:

Hmm... that's a new one to me.   Might have to put it on my list of places to check out... umm for science.  

www.sundaraspa.com/ 

It's in the Dells, near the Wilderness Lodge Golf Course if that helps any. 

No children allowed. 

[whoisjohngalt]

Feb 4, 2015 11:20:17 GMT -5 yogiii said:

The closest I've come to a "spa day" is going to work
Sorry no help from me but I'd like the after details

I was very much hoping you'll be  more useful and will give me some good leads.

You can redeem yourself by giving me your hairdresser info again.

[yogiii]

Feb 4, 2015 11:33:22 GMT -5 whoisjohngalt said:

Feb 4, 2015 11:20:17 GMT -5 yogiii said:

The closest I've come to a "spa day" is going to work
Sorry no help from me but I'd like the after details

I was very much hoping you'll be  more useful and will give me some good leads.

You can redeem yourself by giving me your hairdresser info again.

I will.  Actually my hair looks good now because it's winter and I can wear it down.  I believe you saw me in ponytail season, so it was just bundled up frizz.

[whoisjohngalt]

My hair is crazy dry right now.  I need to start taking Flax Seed again - that thing does wonders for my skin and hair.

[HoneyBBQ]

Be prepared for it to take a long time, and cost a lot... and be wonderful!!

my favorites to get are
- deep tissue massage (should cost probably $75-125/hr)
- spa mani/pedi ) $40-75
- facial $75 - 100

in that order.

If you don't get many facials, your face will probably be irritated the day after book look great in 2 or 3 days.

I prefer to go with a friend and see each other between treatments while you're relaxing or in the sauna or eating snacks or whatever. But you can certainly bring a book and enjoy the quiet time!! 

I do it as a 'splurge', maybe 1x a year or less.  At least a 'spa' day. I get massages about every other month to help with sciatica through my chiro (not spa based).

I always buy something at the spa, too... that's another $25-50 depending on the product. Especially if you get a facial they'll try to sell you something. I bought the body wash last time that I used in the shower. It's my special body wash to use at home and DH can't use it.

[gooddecisions]

I'm convinced you're either a spa girl or you're not. I am definitely not. I've done couple massages and it hurt. I've gone out with the girls for a triple mini spa- face, feet and hands. Both were awful. I'd much rather go to happy hour with friends to relax.

That said, I just spend $100 at CVS on new make-up, bubble bath, facial scrub, lotion, wine, hair treatment and some other stuff. I went on a $250 shopping spree at BB&B with a gift certificate from my Dad. I spent another $75 on 100% Turkish cotton white bathrobe and plush white bath towels.

I have a new vanity stool coming today.

My master bathroom renovation is now complete with a huge shower inclusive of hand held, body sprayer and rain shower. The tub is a deep soaker with jets and a multi-color illumitherapy light. There are two faucets- a waterfall and hand held.

I am officially ready for an in home spa day. I even have a spot to put my ipad on Pandora or Spotify and just checked out a new book from the library. My bathroom looks like something out of a magazine. It's perfect. There will be lots of spa days in my future!

[billisonboard]

Feb 4, 2015 10:56:34 GMT -5 whoisjohngalt said:

... loose some weight ...

(just joking around)

All my weight is already loose. I need to tighten mine up.

[travelnut11]

Feb 4, 2015 11:25:32 GMT -5 Wisconsin Beth said:

Feb 4, 2015 11:19:59 GMT -5 @sroo4 said:

Hmm... that's a new one to me.   Might have to put it on my list of places to check out... umm for science.  

www.sundaraspa.com/ 

It's in the Dells, near the Wilderness Lodge Golf Course if that helps any. 

No children allowed. 

On my way to Sundara next month for the annual girls' spa weekend.  We've tried out a bunch of the Wisconsin spas and have decided we're now on this rotation: Sundara (have never gone in winter but love it in summer), Osthoff Resort (Elkhart Lake) and Abby Resort (Fontana/Lake Geneva).  We also tried The Heidel House/Evensong Spa in Green Lake but everyone I know who has been there has had problems with plumbing in the HH and the Evensong was OK for a girls' weekend but would've been weird to go as a couple because all the communal amenities (sauna, spa, etc.) are in the gender-specific locker room.  I'm not sure we'll ever make it to Kohler as it's just so expensive with a 2 service minimum on Saturdays.

[whoisjohngalt]

I never was  a "spa" girl, but for some reason it is becoming very appealing.  In my mind, at least.

I wouldn't want to go with anyone.  I want no-talk time!!!!!

[Peace Of Mind]

Feb 4, 2015 14:08:20 GMT -5 whoisjohngalt said:

I never was  a "spa" girl, but for some reason it is becoming very appealing.  In my mind, at least.

I wouldn't want to go with anyone.  I want no-talk time!!!!!

Good luck with that.  I'm not a spa day type girl at all but once at a work retreat we were forced encouraged to get massages/manis/pedis.  I chose the mani/pedi and it was nice and all but I swear the people that do it are talkers that have you trapped with no way out until they are finished with you.   But I hate getting my hair cut and, like gooddecisions,  also prefer drinks and munchies with the girls for my "spa day" so maybe I'm not a good person to answer.    

[gooddecisions]

Feb 4, 2015 14:08:20 GMT -5 whoisjohngalt said:

I never was  a "spa" girl, but for some reason it is becoming very appealing.  In my mind, at least.

I wouldn't want to go with anyone.  I want no-talk time!!!!!

You won't know it until you try it and maybe you'll love it! I'm ticklish, slightly self-conscious (aren't we all) and really don't like to be touched by strangers. I'm baffled when people rave about the same experience I just had and was uncomfortable and praying it would be over soon.

[whoisjohngalt]

So how naked are you during the massage?  I've never had one...

And those muddy things....

As far as self-conscious - hmm....I haven't gone to the beach since I became fat, but in the spa setting - I don't know if I'll really give a shit....

I think I am going to do it, I'll probably wait until it gets a bit warmer so I can walk out in flip flops if I get a pedi

[Deleted]

any kind of facial is heavenly.....

[MJ2.0]

I'm ticklish but I love getting pedis. Sure I can exfoliate and moisturize my legs/feet and paint my toes, but it's nice having someone do it for me while I read/watch TV. Plus their paint job lasts longer than mine... and it looks better.

[MJ2.0]

Feb 4, 2015 14:25:04 GMT -5 @singlemominmd said:

any kind of facial is heavenly.....

<<snort>>

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Feb 4, 2015 14:39:26 GMT -5 MJ2.0 said:

Feb 4, 2015 14:25:04 GMT -5 @singlemominmd said:

any kind of facial is heavenly.....

<<snort>>

get your mind out of the gutter!

[Deleted]

I don't get facials or manicures. I don't like facials and I used to bite my nails. I don't anymore but they still break all the time. 

For me a massage is a treat. I got a great deal on Groupon last year for a 1.5 hour double massage. (I read reviews online before I purchased it.) I took DD but I knew I wouldn't have to worry about her wanting to talk during it. Otherwise I would have gone alone. First they gave us bathrobes and a foot bath and served us tea. We talked then, but not during the massage.

It was wonderful!

About being nekkid ... here they give you disposable underwear, and they place a towel over those bits. DD didn't want to wear the disposable underwear so she kept hers on.

I get pedicures from a podiatrist, so no nail polish (I put on my own). Like you, it's more "functional".  

I generally HATE people futzing over me, especially because they all chat while they futz. One of the great things about massages is that (in my experience) they don't chat, and they don't expect you to. I stopped getting regular waxes partly because I couldn't bear the small talk anymore. (Now I go 2-3 times a year and use my Epilady the rest of the time.)

ETA: For me, personally, a full day would be too long. I'd do a massage and one other thing, so more of a half-day. 

[wvugurl26]

Massages are awesome. I'm supposed to be having them weekly doctor's orders. Unfortunately the chiro place I used to get them at has shyt availability lately.

[Deleted]

I love a good massage. And I've never had a talker... I think it's on the paper you fill out? ... Also on the paper is if there are places you'd rather not gave touched. I'm in undies. They are discrete helping you flip over do as not to show boob all over. Everything is draped except what is being immediately massaged.

I've liked reflexology as well.

Mani pedis are ok. Now there I like a friend to chat. Otherwise it's boring. I do like a paraffin dip.

But mostly I'd like a massage.

[whoisjohngalt]

OK, now I have to find good place to go to.

I might do the paraffin thingy too - my hands deserve it for sure!!

[lynnerself]

I also love a good massage. I recently discovered hot stone massage and it is my new favorite. Because of the heat.
I generally go as a treat after a particularly stressful project.

I get naked under the covers. But still they are very discrete in what parts are exposed.

[wvugurl26]

I bought one on Living Social that includes hot stone. I'm trying to get it scheduled. I keep forgetting to call.