We only briefly mentioned in our Fall 2011 Spa Week Media Party post that our coveted gift bags were back this year, better and heavier than ever! We’ve heard reports that these chic, reusable Spa Week totes weighed in at OVER 15 POUNDS — seriously. Are you dying to know what health, wellness and beauty products were packed, piled and stacked inside? Check out the products below… (more…)

Mirror, mirror on the wall. Whose the fairest one of them all? YOU, no doubt! We all like to look at pretty images, especially when it’s our own reflection. Botox is coming out of the shadows and has become more accepted by society because of its natural looking results. Even our very own Michelle has incorporated it into her routine. American Laser, the country’s largest provider of laser-based skincare services, has performed over 8.5 million treatments nationwide. That’s a lot of ‘tox!

As Spa Week’s Exclusive Skincare Sponsor, American Laser is offering one lucky winner a Back to Beauty Makeover with their choice of a Laser Lift or Liquid Lift package. ENTER NOW.

Laser Lift package includes:

3 Skin Tightening Treatments
3 FotoFacial/Microdermabrasion Treatments
3 eMatrix Treatments

Liquid Lift package includes:

3 Skin Tightening Treatments
BOTOX
JUVEDERM
RADIESSE

With American Laser you are in the hands of trusted professionals. We are sure you are going to leave feeling and looking refreshed. You’ll be checking out your reflection everywhere you go!

Don’t wait to win? You can still enjoy their $50 Spa Week treatments in locations throughout California, Illinois, and New York:

• Don’t let youth be wasted on the young and enjoy a Skin Tightening treatment
• Be camera ready with their Foto Facial
• Stop sucking into your Spanx and try VelaShape, the non-invasive body shaping procedure

Find your nearest location and book now!

Giveaway ends October 31, 2011. Check out our other giveaways going on now!

It’s no secret that what you eat affects our health and skin – those of you who took Dr. Perricone’s 3-Day Eat for Beauty Challenge are well aware. But sometimes, it also affects your entire workday. Like today, when I decided to dig into the boxes and boxes of DOLE goodies that we have in the office and eat 2 packages of DOLE Real Fruit Bites to hold me over for a lunch that may or may not happen.

This latest snack of theirs is something I personally have become obsessed in the past year since we’ve started working with DOLE. They come in mango, apple or pineapple (my favorite are the Mango Chunks – see proof above) and are coated in yogurt and toasted with whole grain oats. They have a half gummy half hearty texture the lends itself well to the delicious/nutritious thing they’ve got going on. I just had Kim try them for the first time, and she said “they’re kind of like miniature granola bars” and that she’s “never had anything like it before”. Looks and texture-wise, they kind of remind me of those dinosaurs that used to hatch in your oatmeal as a kid. Remember? No? Anything? Oh childhood, you were fun.

These little chunkeroos are a great source of Vitamin C and come in perfect portions for a little guiltless snacking bliss. DOLE prides itself in providing its customers with high-quality foods, and is a leader in nutrition education – have you ever visited the Nutrition Institute on their website? Learn the health benefits of what you’re putting in your body!

Now, as you sit at your desk munching on something far more mediocre, enter our DOLE’s Fall Bliss Sweepstakes – for the chance to win an Ultimate Relaxation Package, including:

• A tote bag filled with relaxing essentials:
• A cooling eye mask
• Aromatherapy lotion
• Microfiber hair towel
• A collection of DOLE Real Fruit Bites
• A $100 Spa Week gift card!

5 Runner-Ups will also receive a collection of DOLE Real Fruit Bites and a $25 Spa Week Gift Card.

Be sure to check out this and all our other giveaways going on now too… and don’t be too jealous that your office doesn’t have an endless supply of Dole.

OCTOBER 10th-16th

Well spa lovers, after months of anticipation the week of pampering on a budget is almost here. That’s right, hot stone massages, organic facials, body scrubs, and almost every luxurious spa treatment you could ever want will be available to you for $50 bucks!
Spa Week runs October 10 – 16 and booking begins TODAY! We strongly encourage you to sign up quickly as the spas will book up faster than you can slip on your spa robe. We read your tweets and Facebook posts about bringing more spa to you, so this year, in our 15th season, the team worked hard to get over a dozen new cities to participate. All of this would of course be impossible without the participation of our wonderful sponsors, including two new sponsors! See below for full details:

2011 Title and Exclusive Personal Care Sponsor:

Exclusive Destination Sponsor:

Exclusive Cosmetic Sponsor:

Exclusive Skincare Sponsor:

Exclusive Hair Care Sponsor:

Exclusive Food Sponsor:

Exclusive National Media Sponsor:

Exclusive Spa Association Partner:

Freebie alert! Rough, flaky winter skin got you down? No worries, treat yourself to an at home spa retreat by entering to win luxurious prizes from Spa Week’s Exclusive Skin Care Sponsor, ClariSEA. ClariSEA is a lifestyle brand focused on the improvement of skin and self through simple yet effective treatment products that bring together the best of nature and science and challenge the notion that acne and other difficult skin conditions can only be treated with harsh chemical cleansers and serums.

One winner will receive a basket stuffed with $600 worth of clarisSEA products plus 11 other great prizes. One other lucky winner will receive a $100 Spa Week Gift Card to the participating spa of their choice. Finally, 10 more lucky winners will take home the complete Face + Body Starter Set (valued at $120). Click here to enter.