A Mothers Day At Envy Spa

As a Mother life can become busy yet very rewarding. Becoming a Mother has been the best life blessings that has happened to me. It has taught me how to look at life differently, take a step back and have fun again. It has also given me something new that I am not yet use to and still learning to deal with naturally...that is called anxiety. With anxiety comes stress and tension that does our body no good. Over time Motherhood can take a toll on our tough Motherly bodies from carrying babies to toddlers on our hips. Even heavy diaper bags on outings. This is when a day or evening at the spa sounds fabulous and rejuvenating. Have you ever been to a spa for a massage?

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I had the honor of visiting the most lovely spa in Grandville, Michigan. I was greeted by the owner of the Massage Eny Spa- Grandville location and toured the facility. I was really impressed with their professionalism by the staff and the building. They made me feel right at home without a doubt.

Since this was my first deep tissue massage I had plenty of questions. During my massage the massage therapist was very professional. She knew every question I drilled her and made sure I felt comfortable. The following day (today) I didn't even feel like I was hit by a train as I heard a lot of people say from other places. I felt amazing from so many as I call them knots being worked on in my shoulder and neck area. As a writer and Mother those are key areas. I can't wait to go back for my next massage. I may even try their facials too.

Below are  a few deals that Massage Envy Spa has going on for Mothers Day. The Grandville location also has this deal going on: Buy a gift card worth $100, and get a free 1/2 hour upgrade!

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For only $59.99, Mom can receive an introductory one-hour Murad(R) Healthy Skin facials to fit her specific skincare needs. Or, for $49.99, she can receive an introductory, one-hour massage therapy session. And something extra special that locations in this particular region are doing: Buy a gift card worth $100, and get a free 1/2-hour upgrade.

The more than 1,000 Massage Envy Spa locations across the country offer a variety of massage treatments including Swedish, trigger point, deep tissue, sports and prenatal. The proven benefits of routine massage include improved circulation, joint flexibility and posture, relief from pain and swelling caused by arthritis, reduced blood pressure, fatigue, migraine pain and stress, as well as improved sleep, concentration and overall sense of well-being. Other services that are part of Massage Envy Spa's Enhanced Therapies menu include Aroma Therapy, Sugar Foot Scrub Therapy and Deep Muscle Therapy, which can be added to any massage to enhance the experience and stress relief.

Below is the link to find a Massage Envy Spa near you!

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A Tornado With No Warnings

There was never a warning...no tornado sirens...not even a sever thunderstorm warning till after....

It was your typical beautiful Sunday. We knew we were in the chance for "slight-risk" weather later in the evening into the over night. My husband was working. I was home with our three Daughters and my Niece since we had planned a fun sleepover.

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Making the best of the situation with a fun photo using the huge tree down in our backyard as a photo prop.

The storms started rolling in while we were watching Frozen. Of course what little girls do not want to watch Frozen during a sleep over...right? The storms started rolling in and we didn't think too much. I noticed the storms kept gaining more power with ever clap of thunder and strike of lightning as I peaked out the window. Before the final time I got to look out our windows to see what Mother nature was giving to us, my oldest Daughter mentioned to me how the sky looked like an odd color. At that moment I got up to check it out since our front door was till open, while watching the storm and getting air in the house from the screen door since we don't have AC. 

At that moment all a sudden the winds picked up. I couldn't tell which direction they were going. As I went to close the big front door It was as if there was pressure forcing against it, yet at the same time pressure trying to pull my screen door the opposite way. At that moment I told the girls calmly but I felt like I was loud (maybe because it was loud all around us) to run quickly to the basement. Once we took cover in the basement I could hear things hitting our home. It sounded like the house was shaking, even though it may not have been. It was just a very ere sound you never want to hear again.  Since we had no tornado warnings, not even a sever thunderstorm warning because it all happened so fast. 

They are calling it a spin up. That is when the tornado starts quickly out of no where on the ground. I guess the average tornadoes give about some type of warning and formation in the sky and then comes down to the ground. Not in our case. 

We lucked out with minimal damage to our home and yard. I thank God every second. Others were not so lucky who were in the same path. Roofs were torn off, grass was ripped up as if were carpet. Sticks were thrown like spheres into our lawn and other places. It will be a memory we will never forget. A memory without a warning. Now we have little reminders why my front porch chair is dented, because it was thrown across the yard. Or why the girls umbrella is bent to their picnic table. I tell myself it could have been worse. Materials can be fixed when we all come together. What matters most is no one was killed or severely injured. Only 6-7 people had minor injuries. I'd say that's pretty darn good with no warnings. God was watching from above. I'm also beyond proud of my Daughters and Niece for being so brave and praying the whole time we were in Cover. My brave girls never cried once. 

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NWS pointing to where the Tornado spawned. It took them a lot of explaining to us why we had no warning.

 NWS confirmed that we had an high end EF1, that we were 1 MPH away from an EF2. It was on the ground from 10:20PM till 10:30PM. Thankfully not that long. It happened all so fast. And that is what everyone around here will tell you.

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My lesson learned it to take storms more serious and create a storm prepared kit. 

The Truth About Spring In Michigan

Last night I went to bed being able to look at dirty grass. This morning I woke up to white powdery snow covering the ground. Needles to say I had that disgusted look drawn on my face just like every other Michigander I'm sure this morning.

Therefore I thought I would write some of my own tips for us Michiganders for spring. Don't forget this is brought to you by a born a raised Michigander. Oh and later I will tease you with some late summer pictures. To give you an idea of what it could feel like right now. Rude right? So is spring time in Michigan.

The Truth About Spring In Michigan

1. Let me just start off saying spring is over rated. Almost every year we skip spring and move right into summer. Our bodies don't get much time to get use to the change at all. 
2. Spring is not always this beautiful picture. Once the ugly snow melts, we have mud and what we think is grass. 
3. Our perennials are not sure whether they should peak out of the ground or not. Most of the times do anyways. Our farmers crop's are sometimes ruined by frost. Therefore summer is when it's more accurate for the pretty pictures. 
4. Michigan may get a 50 degree sunny day but don't be fooled, tomorrow it will be in the 20's with snow falling. 
5. Although it may only be 50 degrees we are still are excited. You might even catch someone wearing shorts. 
6. All in all at least the sun starts to come back out in Michigan.