Spa Parties + Cupcakes = LOVE!

Add a little sweetness to your your life!

Book a spa party this month and 

you will receive a 

4-pack of delicious cupcakes 

from 

Pink Elephant Cupcakes is a local company based in St. Clair Shores, offering little cakes featuring fresh, natural ingredients and several unique flavors. 

Check them out for party favors, weddings or to even order a whole year of cupcakes! 

Yum!!!

Valentine's Pinterest Picks

Check out our staff's favorite Valentine's Pinterest Pins! Click on each image to find out more!

So cute and funky in the baby blue polish!

How cute are these tulle pom poms???

OK, we are DEFINITELY making these - Skinny Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries - with 10 different filling ideas!!!

A healthy "mocktail" -  mulled pomegranate juice. Yum!

A sweet strawberry cocoa face mask from one of our favorite blogs - Fresh Picked Beauty!

What are some of your favorite Valentine's Pins on Pinterest???

U-PICK IS BACK!!!

U-PICK is back for January! Book a spa party this month and...

Pick two for $75 or all three for $110:

30 minute Swedish Massage

Relaxation Facial

Spa Pedicure

Contact us today to book your spa party!!!

Have a Happy, Relaxing Holiday!

All of us at The Traveling Spa want to wish you a safe, happy and relaxing holiday! See you in 2013!

Say Goodbye to Dry, Flaky Lips!

This time of year, it is so easy for lips to become dry and flaky. The harsh environment outside, the changes in temperature from the cold outdoors to the warm indoors and constant lip licking to keep lips moist is a recipe for disaster!

Try this quick and simple lip scrub using ingredients that you have in your kitchen to both exfoliate and soften dry lips.

Bye, Bye Dry Lips Sugar Scrub

1 Tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon sunflower or olive oil
1/2 teaspoon honey

1. Mix all ingredients in a small container with a lid.
2. Apply a small amount to a soft, dry toothbrush and apply to lips in a gentle circular motion.
3. Remove the scrub with a warm, damp cloth.
4. Finish by applying your favorite lip balm.

Voila! Instantly soft lips. You can use this lip scrub 2-3 times a week or as needed to keep the flakies away.

Help for Holiday Stress

With the holidays right around the corner and the stress that can come with them, it is important to remember to take time out for yourself. Here are five ways you can relax and recharge so you can have balance and energy this season.

• Take a short walk outside. When your day starts to get stressful, breathing the fresh, cool outdoor air and moving your body will energize and refresh you.

• Set the timer for 1 hour each day and do something that feeds your soul. Grab a book, sip a cup of tea, call a friend or just sit and daydream. Make this date with yourself and stick to it.

• Move your body for 30 minutes each day. With the bustle of the season, it is easy to skip workouts to get all of the things on your to-do list done. Exercise helps our bodies to better handle and manage stress. Even if you can’t fit in a whole workout, try to commit to at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day. 

• Prepare a healthy meal. During the hectic holiday season, it is easy to grab unhealthy food while on-the-go. Unhealthy, empty calories will surely drain your energy and make it difficult to get through your day. Plan ahead for meals, incorporating plenty of whole foods, fruits, vegetables, quality proteins and whole grains

• Take a relaxing, warm bath. At the end of your busy day, turn off the TV, radio and cell phones and slip into a warm tub escape for 15 minutes. A warm bath can soak away a stressful day.

What other ways do you find balance during the holidays?

Healthy Fall Comfort Food

The weather has turned chilly - must be time for chili! Check out this deliciously different and healthy Pumpkin Black Bean Chili recipe from Gracious Pantry.

We gave it a try and are certainly hooked! It is the perfect combination of hearty, with a touch of sweet and spicy. Plus, it is loaded with nutrition and fiber. Definitely a fall favorite comfort food!

Stay warm!