Me Time ::Massage Envy:: #ad #client

::Momma Disclosure:: { This is not a compensated post. I received a complimentary massage and a gift card for a giveaway in collaboration with TrizCom & Massage Envy . The opinions expressed are my own. }

::Current Massage Envy Event::
Massage Envy Spa Houston and the Arthritis Foundation have joined forces to host the fourth annual Healing Hands for Arthritis, a one-day national event to build awareness and raise funds to fight arthritis. On September 17, Massage Envy Spa will once again sponsor this one-day, in-clinic event across the nation to raise money and awareness about the devastating effects of arthritis on the body and how massage therapy can help relieve and control certain symptoms. Additionally, Murad®, their exclusive skin care partner, will donate 10 percent of all sales of products sold at Massage Envy Spa locations during the event. Wyndmere and BioFreeze will also donate 10 percent of all their retail sales on event day.

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::My Experience at Massage Envy::

There is always that one thing that was missing from your life, that you didn't know you were missing, until you find it. Confusing enough? 

Friday, I was treated to the most amazing me time. A full body 45 minute massage. ::heavens opened up:: and I had my "where have you been all my life!" moment! 

I drove up to Massage Envy in Copperfield here in Houston with really not knowing what to except but from the moment I arrived, a smiley happy face greeted me. Made me feel very comfortable and at peace. After I completed a short assessment page of why I was there the attendant further explained the process and went over why I was there. I really wanted to feel relaxed as most toddler Momma's would agree, we deserve it. I wanted to feel serene it had been a stressful week; working 40 plus hours outside the home, Soccer practice with my son and trying to be very consistent with my blog creates some stress.

I wanted to be relaxed and feel some serenity. Easy enough. After my initial assessment, I was taken into this awesomely low lit peace filled room. The aromas, the sounds, the big comfy couches and oh yeah no screaming toddlers, I could of fallen asleep for 45 minutes and that would have made my day alone. But, then I was introduced to my therapist. She was very nice and then took me back to the massage area where she once more went over the plan and areas that needed work. 

The next 45 minutes are a blur. Kidding. She was amazing. I immediately felt relaxed even though she had to tell me a couple of times to relax. I am not used to the quiet and peacefulness that I was experiencing but let me tell you if you have no ever had a massage I recommend you getting one. Now. Today. It will change you and what you think being relaxed is.  

After my session, my therapist advised me on drinking plenty of water that day {and everyday}  and was to regain the relaxation during the day. The best thing is to take plenty of breaks, stepping away from your desk and taking 3 truly deep breaths to help bring back oxygen into your body! Just sit in that moment and clear your mind. The concept seems simple enough but how often do we really do it. 

My therapist also gave a recommendation of frequency to continue having these sessions. I don't know if my Hubby will agree but I totally do! ::insert BIG HUGE smile here:: 

What about you? When will you make some me time and try Massage Envy??

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::Date-Night Tuesday:: #makeupmonday

If you know me, you know that I am not much of a make-up kinda Momma. At all. Ever. I am more of a "let's get dressed and out the door before we regret this" kinda person. When I first had my children I would ruin my possible days of being out and about by stressing over how "perfect" we all had to look. Reality quickly set in as toddler-land grew and these days, we get it done, no matter what we look like. I realized that my kids and I will never please anyone with our "perfect" appearances. Therefore, we are who are and we attempt to step out in style every once in a while but for the most part we are a normal, everyday Mexican looking family. We are okay with this, really! 

This past Friday the Hubby and I decided to have date-night for a friends 50th birthday dinner. My Momma was going to come over after work and help us out with the kids. She is the best Mexican GranMa ever, she did my laundry and cleaned my kitchen by the time we got back. She arrived at my house that night and I had not had a chance to get the kids dinner, so I ran out to the grocery store. In thinking of getting ready for that night I remembered that I have a 3 year old daughter who thinks she works for M-A-C at the mall. Needless to say, I no longer own eye shadow brushes, lipstick or mascara. 

While at the grocery store that night I decided to buy some new make-up, yes grocery store! Kroger to be exact, I know some fancy make-up lady is pulling her hair out right now. But, I think I did pretty good and I only paid about $14. I am a pretty practical Momma and very low-maintenance. I think this is the first mascara and lipstick I buy in about 3 years.

I bought the following:

Eyeshadow Brushes (Kroger brand) $5.99
Mascara (Cover Girl) $3.99
Lipstick/Lipgloss (Cover Girl) $3.49

and this was the result; probably NOT the best picture of me that night but it's all I have:

What about you? Where do you shop for make-up and what does your make-up bag look like?