Happy Valentine's Day and all that jazz. I know, I know, it's a "Hallmark Holiday" but I love Valentine's for 2 reasons. #1 It celebrates love. That's a good thing to put the in the spotlight for at least ONE day, right? #2 It brings people in for Spa services that might not normally come. All forms of self-care are an act of love. Loving ourselves and loving each other not only makes the world go round, it makes my [...]

2018 Year in Review Man oh man! Going on day 4 of school closed this week & insane cold. I'd like to use a whole bunch of expletives to describe the weather but some of you don't know me that well. Yet. So I'll keep it classy for this formal "Year in Review" and save the colorful language for St. Patty's Day. #polarvortex #toocoldforcursing Even as a popsicle, I'm still grateful to be here peeps. No lie. The Midwest is HOME, and our Fox [...]

Hello Lovelies!  I know I say it every newsletter, but I can't believe how fast time is flying by. I think it happens each writing session when I actually pause to take a breath and reflect with you that I realize - holy shit - we've got a LOT going on! YOU'VE got a lot going on! This world, this life, is continuing to move right along, even when I intentionally try and slow down! How [...]

Thankful for YOU this Thanksgiving Hello there << Test First Name >>! Happy early Thanksgiving! I'm so grateful to be doing this Spa thing here with you! It's been a fun Fall, continuing to build our lovely community of people who actually care, and I'm glad you're part of it! Onto our busy End-Of-Year Holiday season! Quickie housekeeping/sales note (for people like you  who actually read my newsletter LOL): We hope to see you on Black Friday or at our Spa [...]

Hello Lovelies! Ahhh the new colors of the season have arrived. Book Now Crisp & Fresh is our October theme! Hello << Test First Name >> ! Our Salon has been cranking out some beautiful changes for our clients, and I'm reminded of the true beauty of #HairPower. There's something about it.Look good, feel good, do good, be good. A great haircut or color can affect our mojo. True story. As a "hippie-dippie" massage therapist, I [...]

Hello Lovelies! This email is a celebration one. First, I'm going to celebrate that I'm doing what I said I would do - 2 videos. Our Hair Salon & Spa is working on the marketing game!  Stormie, LMT is one of Algonquin's rising stars! Watch this video to learn about her approach to massage therapy and how diaphragmatic breath-work can help be an fabulous form of self-care. Stormie in the "Spaaaahtlight" LOL Pun intented! This one [...]

Hello Lovelies! Oh September. You've tested me. It's cool though. I feel like I've been under construction for like 40 years, so, what's a little road work? It's kind-of symbolic. LOL We're actually pretty excited to get this Huntley Road/Route 31 project underway and finally handled. We've even made a few new construction clients and walk-ins from locals who had never slowed to actually look into the strip mall here. Got a fancy quote in the [...]

Hello Lovelies! September is here! Come enjoy a little escape tomorrow, Friday Sept 7th, with Parent's Night Out!  We've partnered with Tyke Play just down the road to watch your kids while we have a lil Pamper Party! AND we have some great Specials for September launched! :) RSVP on Facebook for Parents Night Out Pamper Party Book Now We've got a few fresh faces around the Spa and I'm experimenting with how to sing [...]

Hello Lovelies! Ok well that escalated quickly. Summer fun is over and we're back to the grind. I have to share a few of my fave pics - first one almost all my family in Rivera Maya (missed you Asia!) & first day of 4th & 6th grade! HUGE THANK YOU to my team for holding it down while we got our much needed TIME-OUT. My kids got their first passport stamp and now want [...]

Hello Lovelies! OMG It's August. This is insane - summer has seriously FLOWN by! I hope for you that this month will be filled with soaking up the good weather! I know a lot of us parents and students will be preparing for change. Change of schedules, seasons, sports, focus... I encourage you to pause and just let it simmer. Don't rush to the next season. Allow yourself to enjoy the moment, even when you know something [...]