Today’s the day! The $50 directory of all-you-can-pamper spa treatments has officially launched for Arizona, California, Seattle, Oregon, Las Vegas and Chicago. (West Coast Spa Week is Sept 13-19 - SEE MAP) If you live in any of those spa havens you can get a move on and book your $50 massage, facial, scrub or whatever your heart desires.To get you West Coasters pumped for wellness overload, we’re setting your week off on a musical note with some of the best songs about your beloved states. Chill out and listen to these iconic, Pacific Coast classics from Elvis and Frank Sinatra, to newer artists currently in our rotation like Katy Perry and Owl City. Let us know if we there’s anything we should add. Enjoy, Viva La West Coast!

California Love, 2 Pac (Suggested by Bielawski on Facebook)
Wild Wild West, Will Smith
Arizona, Hey Monday
Pacific Coast Party, Smash Mouth
California, Phantom Planet
Homecoming, Kanye West
California Gurls, Katy Perry
Santa Monica, Everclear
Chi-City, Common
California Dreaming, Royal Gigolos (Suggest by Cathy Lopez Budano on Facebook)
Dear Chicago, Ryan Adams
Leaving Las Vegas, Sheryl Crow
Walking in L.A., Missing Persons (Suggested by Bielawski on Facebook)
Dani California, Red Hot Chili Peppers (Suggested by Bielawski on Facebook)
My Kind of Town, Frank Sinatra (Suggested by Marla Troth Mueller on Facebook)
By The Time I Get To Phoenix, Glen Campbell
Viva Las Vegas, Elvis Presley (Suggested by Susan Abramson on Facebook)
All That Jazz, Chicago Soundtrack
Take It Easy, Eagles
Californication, Red Hot Chili Peppers
Waking Up in Vegas, Katy Perry
Going Back to Cali, LL Cool J (Suggested by Bielawski on Facebook)
Hello Seattle, Owl City

Images Courtesy of The Inspiration Room

Wrinkles! We all love the idea of growing older, becoming more independent and all that comes with it, but if there was a way to get the package sans the sagging skin, frown lines and crows feet, we would surely take it. Anybody would.

Anti-aging as a phenomenon has grown out of this world. Teens are trying Botox and women meet the enemy square in the face with the ritual glance in the mirror each morning. Celebrities are doing anything to prevent them as maintaining a youthful look coincides with success. According to Showbiz Spy, High School Musical alum, Vanessa Hudgens has already started using anti-wrinkle cream. “You might as well start now, put a little lotion on rather than having to get wrinkles. I think it’s smart to start soon, really. It’s a good beauty tip.”

Proper skin care begins at a young age by applying sunscreen on a regular basis, sufficient vitamin-A intake and antioxidants. Even with all these precautions, you still may need to take a more hands-on approach to turning back the hands of time. No worries, we’re not referring to surgery or Botox, because many non-invasive treatments at the spa can do the trick.

Here, a few of the best anti-aging treatments around. Each one of these can be found in our spa deals this month for a bargain, so book yourself a spa visit and give those wrinkles the pink slip.

Anti-Aging Spa Strategy #1 – Bio-Roller Anti-Aging Facial

New FDA approved skin care device, that increases absorption of active ingredients by 400%. Improves skin elasticity and texture by promoting collagen formation. Desert Bloom Skin Care Center in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Anti-Aging Spa Strategy #2 – Non-Surgical Face Lift

This ultra technology facelift that re-educates the facial muscles and provides dermal nutrition to increase collagen and vital nutrients in the skin. Using ultrasonic microdermabrasion, micro-current, ultrasound, and light therapy, all four technologies combine to improve both the tone and texture of the skin, producing healthier, firmer, more youthful skin. Bella Reina Spa in Delray Beach, Florida.

Anti-Aging Spa Strategy #3 – Anti-Aging Me

Target the aging process with firming peptides, vitamin C and fruity acids. Put time back into your skin with this luscious facial. The Carriage House Spa & Salon in Yardley, Pennsylvania.

Anti-Aging Spa Strategy #4 – Vitamin C Light Therapy

This is an Advanced Anti-Aging Treatment with no down time and helps heal sun-exposed skin. Facial Leaf and Water Holistic Skincare in Seattle, Washington.

Check out more anti-aging spa strategies on our Spa Deals page.

Images Courtesy of InhumaneExperiment.blogspot.com, Recreate Yourself , FirstAntiAging.com, Go Get Healthy Now, and Chivasom.com

It’s been so hot out that some kids actually fried an egg on the ground – how insane is that? Thank goodness our Almost Free City Travels are trying to keep you cool. (Check out CozyWallet.com for more swank ways to save money.)

Miss Cozy’s Beauty Tip of the Day: We know, it’s hot and humid outside! Your hair is flat, frizzy or just plain oily. Definitely time to switch your shampoo and conditioner. Considering all the extra moisture in the air, most hair types will benefit from a lighter shampoo and conditioner for the summer. For fine, straight, or oily hair types, try a shampoo (with volume) which won’t weigh hair down in the humidity. Only apply a lightweight conditioner to the ends of hair. For thicker, courser, and/or curly hair, look for anti-humidity hair products that will prevent the frizz.

If you have the chance, try to stop by one of these great events this weekend:

New York, NY – What’s better than enjoying New York’s finest restaurants for a fraction of the price? The finest spas for a fraction of the price of course! But wait, that’s a different week. This also-amazing time of the year is known as Restaurant Week, which runs until July 25th 2010– catch the tail end of it. You can’t pass up a three-course lunch for $24.07 or dinner for $35. A record 275 (and counting) restaurants are participating in NYC Restaurant Week this summer. Visit nycgo.com.

Miami, FL - The award winning International Hispanic Theatre Festival of Miami runs until August 1st 2010 and celebrates its 25th anniversary by inviting some of the best Hispanic theatre productions from Latin America, Europe and the United States. Events will be held at various locations in Miami, Miami Beach and Key Biscayne. Visit teantroavante.com.

Pittsfield, ME- Take part in the 38th Annual Central Maine Egg Festival which runs until July 24th 2010. Manson Park in Pittsfield, Maine is the place to be for egg breakfast cooked in a 300-pound frying pan, entertainment, fireworks, the “Egg-lympics” and egg-citing surprises. Located on Pittsfield & Manson Park. Visit Central Main Egg Festival.

Snowflake, AZ - Stop by the Annual Pioneer Day Celebration on July 23rd through July 24th to enjoy the Arts & crafts fair, parade, BBQ, rodeo, dances, theatrical performances, pioneer day run, softball league tournament, free swimming, fireworks display, Sweet Wheels Car Show & Swap meet (which is held on the 24th from 8 am – 2 pm.) Visit Snowflake/Taylor Chamber of Commerce.

Seattle, WA – 3 Days – 4 Stages – 60+ Bands – In unabashedly conspicuous celebration of 14 years of independent music and culture, the Capitol Hill Block Party has added a THIRD Day! After 13 years of being a two day festival, community support and tremendous talent opportunities initiated the addition of a 3rd day, Sunday July 25th. It goes down from July 23rd until July 25th 2010 located 11th Avenue and East Pine Street – Seattle, WA 98122. Visit capitolhillblockparty.com

Wow, is it Fourth of July already? (Okay, it’s the 2nd, but still.) What would the weekend be without fireworks and festivals! With the assistance of Miss Cozy (check out CozyWallet.com for more swank ways to save money), we’ve constructed a list of the best places to watch the fireworks and other festive shindigs around the country…

Miss Cozy’s Beauty Tip of the Day: Put away cakey powder. To keep oily, shiny skin at bay, adjust your skin care. Use a mattifying lotion in the morning to absorb oil. Touch up with blotting papers during the day and make sure to use toner in the evening.

Miami, Florida – It’s July 4th weekend.. Of course Festivals and Fireworks are main priority! If you’re in Florida, check out the City of Homestead Concert and Fireworks – For those in southern Miami-Dade County, the Homestead Sports Complex is also hosting an Independence Day festival and fireworks show. The festival will feature a car show, rides, entertainment, food and music with a fireworks show at 9PM. For more, call the City of Homestead Department of Parks and Recreation at (305) 224-4570.

San Diego, California - San Diego Bay is the place to be on July 4^th when the 10th Annual Port of San Diego Big Bay Boom fills the sky with a spectacular pyrotechnic light show.  Four barges will be placed strategically in San Diego Bay off the shorelines of Shelter Island, Harbor Island, the North Embarcadero area and between Seaport Village and the Coronado Ferry Landing. The fireworks will be visible from all of the Port’s parks around the northern and central San Diego Bay area. These include Shelter Island, Harbor Island, Spanish Landing, Embarcadero Marina Parks North and South, Cesar Chavez Park, Coronado Tidelands Park and the Imperial Beach Pier.

Baltimore, Maryland – This Friday kicks off Moonstruck at the Little Italy Open Air Film Festival – The city’s grandest free outdoor movie series kicks off with this classic starring Cher and Nicholas Cage. Music starts at 7, the movie begins at 9, but get there early or you won’t have a spot to park your lawn chair. This is sure to be packed. The movie and music are free. Intersection of High and Stiles streets.

Little Rock, Arkansas – Most places and parks around Arkansas have firework displays this July 4^th weekend as well as plenty of BBQ’s and picnics.  This year, the place to be is Pops on the River. Bring chairs or blankets to Riverfront Park – gates open at 5:30 p.m. There will be music starting at 6:30 and fireworks launch at 9:30 p.m. The Arkansas symphony will be playing patriotic music to go along with the display. There’s not only a fireworks display to get excited about, there are other activities planned and a marketplace with cute stuff for sale.

Kansas City, Missouri – One thing is for sure – Kansas City knows how to do it up right when it comes to fireworks. With the 4th of July holiday right around the corner, it’s time to start figuring out which fireworks display to go and see. KC Riverfest – Held at Berkley Riverfront Park, this annual event not only has one of the best Fireworks displays in the Kansas City Metro that is choreographed to live music, but great entertainment and things to do for the whole family. Berkley Park on the River between the Broadway and Paseo bridges – Ongoing events July 3rd and 4th. Fireworks at 10:05pm, 4th of July – $6 or save $1 when booking online. Visit KC Riverfest.com

Seattle, Washington – The rarest of the rarest. On July 3rd through July 5th – Come taste over 130 world-class beers from more than 15 countries. “SIB IS AN OVER THE TOP BEER FESTIVAL celebrating the world’s most legendary brewing styles and the nations that made them famous. Come taste over 150 world-class beers from more than 15 countries.” The outdoor event is hosted in the grass of the Seattle Center Mural Amphitheater about 100 yards west of the Space Needle. Visit seattlebeerfest.com

It’s about that time when most of us in the working world (and stay-at-home parents, I assume) wish we had a Spring Break. If you are one of the lucky few in this mess of an economy that gets to use some vacation days in April, why not travel during Spa Week?

Across the US and Canada, many hotel spas are offering $50 treatments during Spa Week. If you travel from April 13-19, stay at one of these hotels and indulge in some pampering on the cheap at their spa:

Atlanta: Chateau Elan
Austin: The Wellness Spa at The Crossings
Baltimore: The Pearl at The Ritz Carlton Residences
Boston: SPA Intercontinental or Gretta Cole at the Westin Hotel
D.C.: Red Door Spa at The Willard InterContinental Washington D.C.
Dallas: V Spa at the Hilton Anatole Hotel or ZaSpa at Hotel ZaZa
Denver: The Ritz-Carlton Spa
Detroit: Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa
Florida: Palm Aire Spa at the Wyndham Resort
Long Island: Gurney’s Inn Sea Water Spa
Los Angeles: SPA at Sunset Marquis Hotel & Villas
New Jersey: Red Door Spa at Seaview Marriott or Spa at Forrestal at the Princeton Marriott
Philly: Richel D’Ambra at the Ritz-Carlton
San Diego: Blue Marble Spa at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay
Seattle: Spaahh at Hotel 1000 or The Spa at Willow’s Lodge
Toronto: Windsor Arms Spa or Angel’s Spa and Wellness Centre at Delta Toronto East