“Chicago, Chicago… bet your bottom dollar you’ll lose your blues in Chicago…” (we feel like singing today, if you couldn’t tell…). Yes, we share Frank Sinatra’s deep love for Chi-Town with its magnificent piers that overlook the sparkling waters of the Great Lakes, notably original architecture, historic parks and cultural attractions such as their museums and theaters. Now you can add to that list: $50 spa treatments.

This Fall, October 10-16, we’ve got 57 Spas in Chicago participating in Spa Week! We are getting into the Second City spirit with 6 amazing giveaways from 6 of our Chicago participants. Check out (and book) these spas’ $50 Spa Week offerings below, and see what you can win from each spa. Massages, gift certificates and more! To enter, show each spa the lovin’ by liking on Facebook and/or following them on Twitter using the Rafflecopter entry form below. All giveaway details included below. Go to the Chicago $50 directory for all the spas participating, and to book those $50 treatments now!

Continuum Studio

This spa believes that healthy choices lead to a healthy mind. We need to remember to de-stress from our busy lives and take time for ourselves.

• 50 Min Computer Stress Relief Massage is designed for those of us who spend hours on the computer or typing on our BlackBerries
• 60 Min Continuum Signature Facial with Choice of Arm or Shoulder Massage

WIN: Computer Stress Relief Massage with a mini facial

Ruby Room

Their mission is to positively affect the energy and spirit of those who walk through their doors by providing and recommending quality services that promote healing and beauty from the inside out.

Take advantage of their unique $50 treatments:

• 50 Min Enerssage to Relieve Physical and Emotional Stress with Pumpkin Hand Treatment
• 50 Min Ruby Room Signature Spa Facial with Extractions Upon Request
• 50 Min Intuitive Reading with Energy Healer to Promote Clarity and Perspective

WIN: $50 gift card, to be used towards spa, healing or salon services. Expires  December 15th 2011.

Appease Mobile Spa

Spa-ing on the go was on our Top 10 Hottest Spa Trends and Appease is bringing the mobile spa to Chicagoans.

• 50 Min Signature Massage of Choice, includes Swedish, Deep Tissue or Aromatherapy
• 60 Min Organic Chocolate Facial with Facial Massage
• 60 Min Cellulite Be Gone Body Wrap

WIN: 50 min Swedish Massage. PLUS – Everyone who enters will receive a $20 eCertificate!* eCertificate cannot be used towards a Spa Week treatment.

Soulistic Studio

Their 4,500 square foot facilities features two fitness studios where you can receive personal training as well as sauna rooms for relaxation. They are part of the Green Yoga Association, which focuses on ecological consciousness in in the yoga community.

• 75 Min Customized Massage Package, includes 45 Min Customized Massage of Choice and 30 Min of Infrared Sauna or Steam Treatment
• 60 Min Organic Glow and Go Facial Package, includes 30 Min Organic Facial and 30 Min of Infrared Sauna or Steam Treatment
• 75 Min Mind/ Body Wellness Package, includes 45 Min Private Pilates or Yoga Personal Training Session and 30 Min Infrared Sauna or Steam Treatment

WIN: $50 Soulistic  Gift Card

Organic Spa Intelligent Beauty

This family owned day spa doesn’t believe in using chemicals and have the best facials around.

• 60 Min Massage, Choice of Swedish or Relaxing with Organic Essential Oil
• 60 Min Facial, Choice of Anti-Aging Berry Whip, Natural Facelift Facial or Customized Facial all with Organic Products
• 75 Min Organic Spa Manicure and Pedicure with Choice of Paraffin or Hydrating Masque Treatment for Hands

WIN: $25 towards a facial

Brennan Massage Day Spa

Minutes from the busy city, this spa is an 1800’s original farm house.

• 60 Min Full Body Massage and Scalp Treatment with Choice of Wild Lime or Deep Forest Aromatherapy
• 60 Min Fall Pumpkin Enzyme Peel Facial with Extractions Upon Request
• 60 Min Full Body Gilden Scrub Body Wrap with Exfoliation

WIN: 1 hour full body Swedish Massage

Ready… set… enter!

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Do you have any idea how often people tweet “I’m stressed” or “I neeeeeed a massage”? The Twitterverse needs the spa, and badly.

Good timing though, because Spa Week (@SPAWEEK to you) is around the corner, and everyone’s spa wishes can come true for just $50. We’d like to thank everyone who’s helped tweet their friends about @SPAWEEK, such as @TheFabChick, @joehodges, and @OhMyTy to name a few:

@OhMyTy is planning a spa day with a lot of Twitter friends – here’s one of her tweets:

We decided that from here on in, we’d like to reward people who help spread word on Twitter. We’re going to be giving away $25 Spa Week Gift Cards to 10 Twitterers who we feel have really helped get the $50 word out. Keep an eye out for winner announcements from @SPAWEEK.

A good way to do this is to tweet about @SPAWEEK to friends who say they’re stressed out or had a long day.

Another good way is to search for people who need the spa – try searching the words “stressed” and “massage” and see what comes up!

You can even get creative and personal. If a Twitter friend finds a wrinkle, you can suggest $50 @SPAWEEK Botox. Are they bored? Maybe they need a Vattoo. Fat day? Colonic.

THINGS TO TWEET ABOUT:

It’s almost @SPAWEEK! Oct 11-17

$50 massages, facials, scrubs, detoxes and more - #50dollartreatments for all

The time to book is NOW!

http://spaweek.com lists all participating cities and spas

Also, to kick it up a notch, feel free to use any of our blog posts from spaweekdaily.com if you’d like to specifically recommend something we’ve written about, like one of our Top 12 Treatment Trends – http://ow.ly/2LfC8

THE PRIZE:

10 Twitters will win $25 Spa Week Gift Cards – winners chosen at @SPAWEEK’s discretion.

Make sure you include @SPAWEEK in your tweets and that you’re not on private so that we can see you, and THANK YOU in advance for helping us spread the spa lifestyle to the world!

The end of the month is creeping up on us – and that means time is running out to enter April’s fabulous giveaways. So your weekend homework is to enter ALL of these fabulous giveaways this weekend; yes, that means every single one. Click on the tile to be directed to the entry page!

Mother’s Day is creeping up on us – and if you’re alive, we know you have a mama (or someone who’s like a mom to you, or you know a mom, or have heard of a mom…etc.) And since we’re telling you right now that Mother’s Day is coming up, there is, in fact, NO excuse for not showing your mom some love.

3 Things that might happen if you forget to tip your hat to your mom on Mother’s Day (hint: it’s Sunday, May 9th!)
–Out of the will. Just like that.
–All that shelter, food, and clothing you received growing up? Your mom might just start demanding repayment.
–Tears. And no one likes a crying mom.

So let’s just avoid all of that and put a smile on your mom’s face…and we’ve got just the thing. Spa Week® gift cards are redeemable all over the country for whatever sort of delicious indulgence your mom may fancy. And you can buy one online…like, RIGHT now. So technically speaking, you don’t even have to put pants on to get this gift.

Let’s review: you get to be lazy; your mom gets an excellent present. Not a bad deal, right?

Be sure to tune into the Martha Stewart Show TODAY at 11 AM ET to hear Martha give the rundown about Spa Week!

Find your local airtime at Martha’s site.