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Domo Loves Tea – I LOVE Domo!!!
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
One of my favorite things in life is finding things that other people haven’t experienced yet. So to say I was delighted to find Domo is an understatement. I’ve had an affinity the past few years for tea that continues to grow exponentially. (It didn’t hurt this correlates with reading a blurb about a lady whose claim to lasting youth was drinking loads of tea!) As you can imagine, finding a tea related product that I’ve neither seen nor experienced before made me downright giddy.Enter Domo tea!!!
Hovering in a great little specialty grocery store on a trip this year to Vancouver, I found Domo. Beautifully packaged, it stood out in a crowd of beverages!
Domo goes beyond your average everyday tea; made of organic matcha, organic evaporated cane juice and natural flavors. It has no cholesterol no saturated or trans fats and is Kosher too.
What is matcha exactly??
Matcha is rich frothy green tea made from leaves. In fact, matcha is the highest quality green tea available.
Better news yet, green tea is known for speeding up your metabolism and providing sustained energy. (A good substitution for coffee as it is more pleasant on your systems.)
Also unique is Domo has infused flavor into their matcha and they offer it in Ginger Kiss, Chocolate Ecstasy and Vanilla Cloud.
Simple to make, super tasty, low in calories (20 calories per serving) and chock full of anti-oxidants—this can be made hot, iced, made into a cleverly concocted lat”tea”, added to smoothies and if you are feeling a little spunky added to a cocktail.
I think it is time you tried a new drink and create a new morning/afternoon/evening ritual!
Oh and I almost forgot… and they also are altruistic too… Domo is a proud supporter of the Charitable Canadian Breast Cancer support network.
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Looloo’s Escape – Radha Crawley
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
Hawaiian Lemongrass Certified Organic Sugar Scrub
So good to see more Certified Organic products in the spa industry! Let me introduce you to Looloo’s Escape. A brand new company that was born out of the owner, Laura Thareau’s passion for seeing more organics in the spa industry. Created for the finest of spas and your bathtub, you will find their spa line quite appealing with sugar scrubs, body butter, bath bombs, body wash, massage oil and a great soy candle to add to your organic bath experience.
“Looloo’s Escape was created to offer the finest Spa products that are highly effective, extremely luxurious, and most importantly earth –conscious.”
Integrating a tropical theme while keeping it pure and simple, Looloo’s Escape comes in these aromatherapy scents: Caribbean Lime, Tahitian Tangerine, Brazilian Grapefruit, Swiss Peppermint, French Lavender and Hawaiian Lemongrass.
I found the Hawaiian Lemongrass Sugar Scrub to be extremely exfoliating while uplifting and brightening my shower experience with the lemongrass aromatherapy oil. With a short ingredient list of Certified Organic Cane Sugar, Palm Oil, Glycine Soya (or Soy), Aloe Vera, Vitamin E and essential oil, this sugar scrub seems like a good choice for weekly skin health regime.
Find them at www.looloos-organics.com
Enjoy! Radha Crawley, LMT, CAE
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Spa Buzz | Buzzworthy Contest
Monday, August 9th, 2010
Do you know a Buzzworthy Brand???
Do you love your brand? (You can also nominate a brand and help get the message out!)
Tell us!! We want to know!!! And… we want to share it!!
Pitch us a brand for a chance to win a Sponsorship at a 2011 Spa Buzz event valued at $2500.00.
Spa Buzz hosts spa industry networking events for the industry connectors, influencers, innovators and visionaries. Events are nationwide and range from networking happy hours, mixers, speaker series, full day events and more.
How to apply.
Answer the following questions.
Who are you? What is your favorite brand?
Where is the brand based?
How did the brand get started?
What makes the brand unique?
What is the brand’s philosophy on health and wellness?
The pitch can include: video (3 minute maximum), pictures, testimonials… whatever sets the brand apart from the rest!
Send submissions to: Contest (at) the spabuzz.com
Some considerations about our contest:
1. We would love for you to become a fan of The Spa Buzz and share the information with your friends
2. Tell us why your brand is buzzworthEach video must be no longer than 3 minutes. Limit one entry per person.
3. We request that you send 2 Full Size products of your Buzzworthy product.
4. Please tag yourself and your company in the video once it’s uploaded.
5. If you are selected as one of our winners, we ask that you submit 150 samples for our Buzzworthy MUST HAVE bag for consumers.
Contest Terms and Conditions Page
1. Entrants must send entries as required in the contest announcement in order to be eligible. Entries received after the deadline set forth in the contest announcement are ineligible, null, and void. THE SPA BUZZ will not be responsible for and will not consider incomplete or incorrect entries. THE SPA BUZZ is not responsible for entries that are sent but not received by THE SPA BUZZ for any reason.
2. All winners will be notified via e-mail. If the winner does not respond to the notification within five (5) business days, another winner will be chosen. Failure to respond within five (5) business days shall mean that the winner forfeits the prize.
3. Only one entry per person will be considered for contest entry unless the contest announcement specifically says that multiple entries are allowed.
4. All photos, drawings, text, and any other content or information (collectively and severally, “Materials”) submitted by you to THE SPA BUZZ shall become the sole and exclusive property of THE SPA BUZZ, and THE SPA BUZZ shall have no obligation to preserve, return, or otherwise make available to you or others any Materials.
THE SPA BUZZ may use, reproduce, edit, display, transmit, prepare derivative works of, modify, publish, and otherwise make use of Materials in any and all media, whether now known or hereinafter created—throughout the world and for any purpose—without compensation to you of any kind.
5. By submitting Materials to THE SPA BUZZ, you represent and warrant that the Materials do not infringe any copyright, trademark, property rights, rights of privacy or publicity of any person, or any other right of any third party and that you have the full and unrestricted right to transfer the Materials to THE SPA BUZZ free and clear of any claims or encumbrances.
6. You acknowledge and agree that THE SPA BUZZ shall have no obligation to post, display, or otherwise make publicly available any Materials submitted by you.
7. You acknowledge and agree that Materials submitted by you may be made available by THE SPA BUZZ for viewing, rating, reviewing, and commenting by the public. You acknowledge that comments or ratings that you disagree with or are unhappy about may be published or otherwise become associated with Materials that you submit to THE SPA BUZZ. By submitting Materials to THE SPA BUZZ, you waive any privacy expectations that you may have with respect to the Materials.
8. You agree to hold THE SPA BUZZ and its officers, directors, employees, agents, successors, and assigns harmless from and against—and hereby waive any right to pursue—any claims of any nature arising in connection with THE SPA BUZZ’s use of the Materials submitted to THE SPA BUZZ and used in any manner in THE SPA BUZZ’s sole and absolute discretion.
9. Contests involving evaluations of Materials submitted as part of the contest will be judged entirely in the sole and absolute discretion of THE SPA BUZZ. Decisions by THE SPA BUZZ are final.
10. All entrants and winners must be at least 18 years of age, unless otherwise stated or posted.
11. Winners may not request substitutions of prize winnings. All winners are solely responsible for any and all taxes and/or fees as well as all additional costs that may be incurred.
12. Neither THE SPA BUZZ nor its officers, directors, employees, agents, successors, or assigns shall be liable for any warranty, costs, damage, injury, or any other claims incurred as a result of the usage of a prize by any winner. THE SPA BUZZ is not liable for any loss arising out of or in connection with any contest promoted by THE SPA BUZZ.
13. If the specified prize becomes unavailable for any reason, THE SPA BUZZ in its sole and absolute discretion may substitute a prize of like or equal value.
14. A contest is null and void in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law.
15. THE SPA BUZZ reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to terminate any contest at any time without prior notice.
16. THE SPA BUZZ reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to alter any contest rules at any time.
17. By entering a contest, you conclusively are deemed to have agreed to be bound by these contest rules and terms and conditions as well as by any rules specific to such contest. This is an irrevocable condition of entry.
18. The following criteria apply:
a. In contests in which winners are selected at random, the odds of winning depend upon the number of entries received and cannot be determined in advance.
b. In contests in which winners are selected based upon skill or accomplishments, winners will be chosen by THE SPA BUZZ on the merits of each entry, in THE SPA BUZZ’s sole and absolute discretion.
c. In contests in which winners are selected on the basis of being the nth person to complete a stated action, the winner shall be that person provided that he or she validly completes the action, validity being determined by THE SPA BUZZ, in its sole and absolute discretion.
d. In contests and polls in which THE SPA BUZZ solicits votes by the public to help decide the winner, while the results of such polls may be a considered factor in determining the winner, the winner will ultimately be selected by THE SPA BUZZ in its sole and absolute discretion.
19. No purchase or payment of any consideration is necessary to enter the contest.
20. Except in the case of contests in which winners are selected as outlined in clause 18(c), each contest will state a deadline for entry and the date when the winner(s) will be announced. Winners of contests run in accordance with clause 18(c) will be announced the day the action is completed. A list of winner(s) may be obtained by sending a self-addressed, stamped (first-class postage) envelope to THE SPA BUZZ and requesting the list.
21. THE SPA BUZZ reserves the right to condition the award of prizes upon the execution by the winner(s) of a publicity release. Notwithstanding this reserved right, entry is conclusively deemed to be permission by the entrant to use the entrant’s name (without compensation to the entrant) if the entrant is a winner to publicize the contest and otherwise, as determined by THE SPA BUZZ, unless prohibited by law.
22. THE SPA BUZZ reserves the right to require the winner to execute an affidavit of eligibility as a sworn document and provide other proof of eligibility as a condition of receipt of the prize or award.
GRAND PRIZE WINNERS PRIZE SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION: The Grand Prize winner will be announced on September 30, 2010. The Grand Prize is not transferable; no prize substitutions or cash alternatives are allowed except as may be determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion.
PRIZE AND APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUE: (1) Grand Prize: A Full Sponsorship at an exclusive Spa Buzz Event : an Approximate Value of $2500.00. Event can be selected by the winner, but is subject to availability, and the terms and conditions. The winner is responsible for all travel expenses incurred from participating in the event.
DISCLAIMER: By participating in this video upload contest (”Contest”), each participant and winner waives any and all claims of liability against thespabuzz.com and its employees, distributors, affiliates, subsidiaries, agents, managers, contractors, advertising and promotion fulfillment and/or judging agencies, retailers of all such companies, persons and/or entities (”The Spa Buzz and their agents”) for any personal injury or loss which may occur from the conduct of, or participation in, the Contest, or from the use of any prize.
The Spa Buzz is not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing of this offer, administration of the Contest or in the announcement of prizes. In the event The Spa Buzz is prevented from continuing with this Giveaway, or the integrity and/or feasibility of the contest is undermined by any event including but not limited to fire, flood, epidemic, earthquake, explosion, labor dispute or strike, act of God or public enemy, satellite or equipment failure, riot or civil disturbance, war (declared or undeclared), terrorist threat or activity, or any federal, state or local government law, order or regulation, order of any court or jurisdiction, or other cause not reasonably within The Spa Buzz control (each a “Force Majeure” event or occurrence), The Spa Buzz shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to abbreviate, modify, suspend, cancel, or terminate the Contest without further obligation and, if so, The Spa Buzz reserves the right, but not the obligation, to award the prize from among all valid and eligible entries received up to the time of such Force Majeure event. All entries are the property of Sponsor and are not returnable. The laws of the State of Texas (USA), without regard to its conflict of law rules, will govern these Terms. Any action relating to this giveaway shall be initiated only in the state and federal courts located in Denver, Colorado (USA).
ONLINE REGISTRATION: Repetitive automated electronic submission of entries is specifically prohibited, and any such entries will be disqualified. Sponsor assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries, including any error that may result in an erroneous appearance of qualification for a prize. Sponsor is not responsible for any problem or technical malfunction of any computer equipment or software that results in loss of entry. WARNING: ANY ATTEMPT BY ANY PERSON TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY COMPUTERIZED SITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CONTEST IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGE FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
ENTRANT’S PERSONAL INFORMATION: Information collected from entrants is subject to The Spa Buzz privacy policy – found ** on our website
WINNERS LIST: The name of the Grand Prize Winner will be notified on September 30, 2010 via email to the recipients email provided to the company upon video entry.
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Shoes that really do – Love you
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
The Spa Buzz has a lot of spa industry events every year and one of its most consistent sponsoring partners from the start has been Oka B.
The coolest thing about working with Oka B is to watch just how excited spas get over their shoes. They are cute, they are clever, they have a very thoughtful, functional approach to their design. They are American made, they are environment conscious and have instituted a very innovative recycling program.
The design of the shoes have integrated principles of reflexology in the footbed. They are antimicrobial, waterproof and washable. They are so comfortable!!!
If you think I am gushing… you should have seen a group of spa leaders extol about the shoes. It was quite funny… stories of wearing them for an entire Summer and wearing them everywhere.
You have a ton of choices… (my latest favorite) The Malia, The Hannah, The Jasmine, The Lucy you have serious options.
Found at the best spas around… get a pair (or ten) soon!
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Spa treatments for the Winter Holidays at V Spa
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…The holiday season is in full swing at the V spa where you can try 7 brand new holiday-inspired spa treatments. (And Marianne and I were off to try some of them!!)V spa is currently offering a chocolate mousse Mask with peppermint scalp massage and chocolate body massage, a spiced hot stone massage, a peppermint chocolate facial as well as a manicure or pedicure, a mistletoes manicure and pedicure and the Signature treatment, which is always on the menu, the Lavish luxury facial, but you can get in the spirit with the traditional holiday aromas like cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla.
Marianne was first up to try out the holiday inspired massage…
And she could not find a better way to gear up for the stress that the holidays can bring then with a massage! The holidays always sneak up on her, so this massage was a welcomed experience.
The holiday Spiced Hot Stone Massage was perfect for the cold weather. The oil was lightly scented and she found it nice to have a warm and cozy treatment.
Next up, I had the chance to experience the Lavish Luxury Facial… and I have to admit I was so excited because my esthetician had the most amazing skin! It is always fantastic advertising!!
The treatment used the Om Aroma product line and the facial had an indulgent array of ingredients used and includes champagne, caviar and truffles. And I must say my skin looked great afterwards!!
The spa is located in the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, TX in the Verandah Club. The adjoining fitness center (a fine opportunity to combat all the extra food and drinks of the season) has all both a ladies only section for your hydro experience including steam, sauna and whirlpool as well as co-ed section. You will have to make sure to arrive early to enjoy the facilities.
Surely you will be able to get into the holiday spirit.
You can book any of the treatments now by calling 214.761.7800
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Modern Meditations * A great new choice for Spa Music
Friday, December 4th, 2009
As I type this post I am reminded just how much I need a massage. It seems like all of a sudden I am getting way too many kinds of crazy, wacky, uncalled for kinks and dull aches. Just last week I bought a wrist brace and a knee brace… really – what gives? I can now add them to my arsenal with my back brace and Shoulders Back contraption — while I am at it I might as well dig out my retainer too! Oh dear, going off subject so I will get to the point!!!Several weeks ago I received 2 cd’s in the Modern Meditations collection and I have to say they are fantastic.
It has always been hard for me to understand the overabundance of water music in the spa. I don’t know about you, but I tend to take full advantage of hydrating while I am there. Tea, water, lovely vitamin infused beverages – so add the sounds of trickling water and midway through my treatment — well, you surely get my point. And the bird sounds, I can’t even get started. I know birds are beautiful and nature is lovely – but they remind me of early Spring and being coerced out of sleep by the incessant chirping doesn’t induce relaxation.
Which all leads me back to having such a wonderful new option for spa music. Time at the spa is about creating an experience that suits the individual. Everyone has a unique purpose and a unique kind of music that suits the massage they receive. The modern meditations albums have soothing versions of some songs by Coldplay, U2, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and more. If you are looking for something new and a wonderful blend of music you recognize for the times when you want to create a relaxed atmosphere these collections are a must.
In fact, I think that the music coupled with a therapeutic massage will be just the thing to take away all the recently developed physical and mental strains.
www.modernmeditations.com
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An Anti-Shoe – Sign me up
Sunday, November 1st, 2009
I don’t know about you. BUT… for the life of me, I simply cannot wear fancy, crazy heeled shoes. I do realize that there is a large contingent of people who adore shoes, go out of their way to build footwear closets and create foot wardrobes, base their first impressions on shoes and more. I just don’t get it. They hurt. Podiatrists and shoe salespeople might agree they have seen the damages, but the love far outweighs the cost.
Not for me.
I have been heckled since the day I walked out of my parent’s house (initially with the barrier of bushes to hide my feet) to the dismay of my friends in fine clothes visible — only to get beyond the camouflage of brush… hideously revealing my running shoes. And the ladies who wear running shoes with their business attire, I silently applaud you for your dedication to well-being!! Fashion faux-pas be damned. I choose to be the quirky, eclectic one who basks in comfort of my selection of footwear with a giddy smile and the ability to walk fast.
With that said, you can imagine my delight to find that MBT has chosen to construct a shoe that actually has positive benefits to those that wear them. To name a few Improved posture, numerous sites of the body with more muscle activation, less stress on the joints. Benefits beyond just being a pretty shoe.
-kk
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Yes, I said it. Gourmet Lip Balm
Friday, October 30th, 2009
Running to catch a bus to Khao Yai it happened. It was a sad, sad day. My trusty travel partner had plans of its own — and only 4 days into my time in Thailand! Assisting me so kindly throughout my treacherous international flight schedule with the promise of being the absolute perfect companion, my Orange Bergamot Brew Crazy Rumors lip balm was gone leaving behind only the cap and memories of what could be.
I know I am being dramatic. But the truth is I have never used a better lip balm before. Also known as the Earl Grey brew, Crazy Rumors lip balm dutifully kept my lips the best kind of moisturized. Not too sticky, not too waxy, not with a weird synthetic flavor — pretty much what I now consider the gold standard for lip balm.
A company that blends natural products and fun, Edie and Brian Himmel started their company in their Brooklyn, NY kitchen. Using natural ingredients (you don’t need a scientist to help you with the ingredients on the label) they have cleverly come up with several different themes including Perk, A la mode, Gumball, Peppermint and the newest HibisKiss (with a kiss of color). I love what they do and look forward to seeing what they create next. -kk
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Kim Collier, Spa Visionary + Founder of Jamu
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Have you ever met a person that positively radiates good things…they are so radiant, in fact, that you feel like you want to stay around them to soak up health.Lucky for the US spa industry, Kim Collier is just that kind of person. Kim returned in 1988 from Bali bringing knowledge of the Javanese Lulur body ritual and with 10 years experience in spa consulting.
Jamu is a 1200 + year old tradtion of health and beauty rituals that blend massage, herbal remedies and tonics with ancient customs and folklore.
A line of lotions, scrubs, massage oils created in the Asian tradition, JAMU is beautiful, thoughtful and you will find amazing detail in the packaging. Scents range from Bali Flowers, Coconilla, Ginger Spice, Island Fruits, Jasmine Frangipani and Thai Lemongrass.
Treatments complement the line and include jamu massage, javanese lulur, facial thai rituals and detox.
Kim believes in treating the Earth and people well – so much so… you can feel it!
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