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Mother’s Day is a the time to pamper and go miles out of your way to tell your Mother how much your appreciate EVERYTHING she has done for you!

If you don’t have the budget, show your Mother how much you love her by doing something special. Get up early and surprise your mother with the best breakfast! Write your mother a very special letter, there’s just something special about opening up a letter that feels so good. Flowers are always a good idea! Be nice! Be good to your Mother and spoil her endlessly, after all, this is her day!

Remember, the best Mother’s Days are the ones spent with family. Thank your Mother and her Mother, and so on, because chances are, you wouldn’t be here without them!

The origins of Mother’s Day are quite interesting, Click here for details!

Comment below on some great Mother’s Day gifts or things you have done in the past for your mom!

The art of letting go is a complex one. Most of the time we are probably well aware of what is causing problems, but adressing them and putting the first step forward is the hardest and most important part! Instead of holding onto the things that make us unhappy or cause suffering, let it go!

Here are some excellent tips on letting go and living a healthier life:

Give up your need to always be right: There are so many of us who can’t stand the idea of being wrong – wanting to always be right – even at the risk of ending great relationships or causing a great deal of stress and pain, for us and for others. It’s just not worth it. Whenever you feel the ‘urgent’ need to jump into a fight over who is right and who is wrong, ask yourself this question: “Would I rather be right, or would I rather be kind?” Wayne Dyer.

Give up your need for control: Be willing to give up your need to always control everything that happens to you and around you – situations, events, people, etc. Whether they are loved ones, coworkers, or just strangers you meet on the street – just allow them to be. Allow everything and everyone to be just as they are and you will see how much better will that make you feel.

“By letting it go it all gets done. The world is won by those who let it go. But when you try and try. The world is beyond winning.” Lao Tzu

Give up your self-defeating self-talk: Oh my. How many people are hurting themselves because of their negative, polluted and repetitive self-defeating mindset? Don’t believe everything that your mind is telling you – especially if it’s negative and self-defeating. You are better than that.
“The mind is a superb instrument if used rightly. Used wrongly, however, it becomes very destructive.” Eckhart Tolle

Give up complaining: Give up your constant need to complain about those many things – people, situations, events that make you unhappy, sad and depressed. Nobody can make you unhappy, no situation can make you sad or miserable unless you allow it to. It’s not the situation that triggers those feelings in you, but how you choose to look at it. Never underestimate the power of positive thinking.

Give up your resistance to change: Change is good. Change will help you move from A to B. Change will help you make improvements in your life and also the lives of those around you. Follow your bliss, embrace change – don’t resist it.
“Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors for you where there were only walls” Joseph Campbell

Give up the past: I know, I know. It’s hard. Especially when the past looks so much better than the present and the future looks so frightening, but you have to take into consideration the fact that the present moment is all you have and all you will ever have. The past you are now longing for – the past that you are now dreaming about – was ignored by you when it was present. Stop deluding yourself. Be present in everything you do and enjoy life. After all life is a journey not a destination. Have a clear vision for the future, prepare yourself, but always be present in the now.

Give up attachment: This is a concept that, for most of us is so hard to grasp and I have to tell you that it was for me too, (it still is) but it’s not something impossible. You get better and better at with time and practice. The moment you detach yourself from all things, (and that doesn’t mean you give up your love for them – because love and attachment have nothing to do with one another,  attachment comes from a place of fear, while love… well, real love is pure, kind, and self less, where there is love there can’t be fear, and because of that, attachment and love cannot coexist) you become so peaceful, so tolerant, so kind, and so serene. You will get to a place where you will be able to understand all things without even trying. A state beyond words.

Give up living your life to other people’s expectations: Way too many people are living a life that is not theirs to live. They live their lives according to what others think is best for them, they live their lives according to what their parents think is best for them, to what their friends, their enemies and their teachers, their government and the media think is best for them. They ignore their inner voice, that inner calling. They are so busy with pleasing everybody, with living up to other people’s expectations, that they lose control over their lives. They forget what makes them happy, what they want, what they need….and eventually they forget about themselves.  You have one life – this one right now – you must live it, own it, and especially don’t let other people’s opinions distract you from your path.

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Skincare is a complex subject for starters! As you know, there are millions of products out there that do this and that, all ranging from a few dollars to a few hundred dollars! There are endless choices, but none of which tell you the interesting facts about the most intimate layer of clothing you have, your skin!

The skin is the largest organ in the body and weighs 12 – 15% of the total body weight.

There are 2 different types of skin

• Glaborous skin which is non hairy (i.e. soles of feet and palms of hands)
• Hairy skin

The average human being has 21 sq ft of skin and about 300 million skin cells.

The skin is constantly renewing itself from the bottom up and takes 52 – 77 days to shed cells.

Humans shed about 600,000 particles of skin every hour – about 1.5 pounds a year. By 70 years of age, an average person will have lost 105 pounds of skin. Wow!

Each half square inch of skin has approx 10 hairs, 15 sebaceous glands, 100 sweat glands, 3.2 feet of tiny blood vessels.

There are 45 miles of nerves in the skin of a human being. That is longer than my commute to work!

Seventy percent of the dust in your home consists of shed human skin. Those dust bunnies are not cute.

Goose bumps are actually little pimples that help retain a layer of warm air over our body.

Big, big, crazy fact: globally, dead skin accounts for about a billion tons of dust in the atmosphere. Wow!

As you can see, our skin plays a huge part in our overall health. Our skin works overtime to keep us healthy, thank your skin by giving yourself a big hug and giving it the nutrients it needs to take even better care of you!

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Skin facts derived from Good Skin Health

If you have dry, oily or sensitive skin you should never skip the moisturizing step in your daily routine. You may have seen redness or flaking before. This is when you should definitely moisturize. Sometimes it even cracks and bleeds, EWW! Enough times of not moisturizing can allow wrinkles and other aging signs to show up on your skin earlier than they otherwise might.

If you have sensitive skin or a skin condition, moisturizing regularly can help ease some of the irritation. I have always heard, and have tried this myself, but the best time to moisturize is after you get out of the shower. While you’re even in the shower use a loofah or an exfoliating body scrub to to exfoliate your skin. Removing any dead skin cells before adding moisturizer will help your skin absorb it even more!

Really though, moisturize your skin! Simply applying moisturizer everyday can keep your skin from drying out and adding unwanted years to your skin! Make sure you apply to your entire body, not just your face! It doesn’t matter what time of year, keep your skin looking hydrated year long!

Drinking 8 to 10 glasses of water everyday is recommended to maintain overall hydration and good health for the body. The skin works the same way. If you give it what it needs, it will give you what you want ; ) and that is beautiful, glowing, healthy skin.

Looking for a solution?

Planet Beach’s product specialists, Michael Drake and Sarina Boudreaux both recommend using Infuse, their favorite moisturizer.

Here are some great benefits with Infuse:

Infuse is formulated with 21 ingredients that hydrate the skin, seal in moisture and provide essential vitamins and nutrients that are vital for healthy skin. When used daily, Infuse makes skin soft, silky, and radiant and is a crucial component to the most effective approach to great-feeling, beautiful-looking skin.

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Stress literally means “too much.” When you have experienced a long day, and things just keep piling on, you begin to experience “too much.”

Before you think all stress is bad consider that there are different levels of stress, even good stress!

• Good stress: When you are presented with a challenge, you rise to that challenge, generally have a good outcome, and you feel exhilarated
• Tolerable stress: Occurs when something bad happens, such as a job loss, but you have the inner resources as well as people you can turn to who help you get through it.
• Toxic stress: When bad things happen,  and they may be really bad, or you don’t have the financial or internal resources to handle them. This type of stress causes emotional and physical problems.

It is incredibly easy to get wrapped up, caught up, and left stressed out and eventually burned out in most of these situations. The first thing you need to realize is that you are definitely not alone. We are all human beings experiencing, well, life. Each and every one of us has a story, has a good story, has a sad story, has experienced something beautiful and something sad. Everyone has experienced something stressful in their lives, whether its emotional or something else.

Take a DEEP breath. Really. Something as simple as calming and relaxing your breath can physically reduce tension found within your body. Think about where you are and how lucky you are. You are alive, you are able to give, to share, to smile, to love. That in itself is the most special thing within all of us humans. Getting rid of the built up tension and all the small things will create more room to breathe easy!

Think of it this way:

You have a glass jar, some rocks, pebbles, and sand. The rocks represent the really important things in your life such as your family, friends,  health and your passion. The pebbles represent the secondary things in your life that give it meaning, but are perhaps not your life’s work. The sand represents the small, materialistic, time consuming things such as tv, video games, facebook, ect.

If you start by putting all of the sand in the jar first, the pebbles second, and the rocks on top you’ll see that not everything will fit in the jar.

If you put the rocks in first, the pebbles in second, and the sand on top, you’ll see that everything will fit inside the jar.

If you start with the big goals, the most important things first, then the smaller things will move around to fill the space.  The reverse, however, is not true.

The next time you start to become stressed out just remind yourself about the important things, and that the important things come first, so don’t sweat the small stuff : )

Remember, keep your head up high, be grateful for everything you have, focus on the important things, and you will begin to live a happier, healthier, stress free life!

Whiter Image Still Trusted Companion of Planet Beach!

As part of the push-button spa and UV services that the clients of Planet Beach have come to expect, the luxuries of maintaining our low membership fees come as a result of the long-standing relationships we have built with our health and beauty product suppliers. Amongst the longest and favorite of those relationships comes from teeth whitening provider Whiter Image.

Whiter Image consistently produces genius results with its products provided at Planet Beach spas. With personal kits and spa services, Whiter Image is a trusted company for great teeth whitening results.

Everyone loves a beautiful smile, especially a bright, pearly white smile : ) Don’t hide behind your teeth! Smile for yourself and smile for the world with great products from Whiter Image!

Look younger and feel fresh, let Whiter Image provide the results! Listed below are our favorite Whiter Image products that are perfect for yourself, for friends and family and perfect for on the go!

Chic-Flic Teeth Whitening & Lip Gloss Plumper Pen:

Everyone is in love with this product! This product is the first ever dual-sided tooth whitener and lip-gloss plumper in one with an illuminating wand featuring mini LED lights and mirrors on both sides for use anywhere! The pen can serve as a stand-alone, affordable whitening solution or can be bundled as a package with our Pre-filled Tray Kit chair-side whitening to help maintain their results! It can also be used with our Lip Guard to accelerate the results when used in the tanning bed.

• Fits in any pocket or purse, in a sexy red casing with built-in mirrors and mini LED lights
• Use it on-the-run or even in the dark
• Includes a patented, clinically proven lip plumper ingredient for unsurpassed results
• Delivers short and long-term volume enhancement, while moisturizing, for smooth, round, age-defying lips
• Matched with the whitening power of 20% mint flavored carbamide peroxide whitening gel with 50+ applications
• Delivers visibly whiter teeth in just a few applications, without causing sensitivity
• Instantly wipes away the film from red wine and coffee

Teeth Whitening Pen:

This sleek, unisex pen with a brushed aluminum casing is the most convenient solution in whitening. It brightens teeth on-the-go without messy strips or rinsing. Simply click it, apply it, and smile! The pen can serve as a stand-alone, affordable whitening solution or can be bundled as a package with our Prefilled Tray Kit chair-side whitening to help maintain their results! It can also be used with our Lip Guard to accelerate the results when used in the tanning bed.

• Features an easy brush-on applicator
• Maximum strength, mint flavored 12% hydrogen peroxide gel for quick, noticeable results but is designed for sensitive teeth
• Instantly dissolves the film from red wine and coffee
• For use by both men and women
• Includes over 60 applications with 4.5 ml of gel in a pocketsize, sleek aluminum casing

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Achieve Beautiful, Natural Skin With Planet Beach!

Skincare goes a long way with instilling confidence in ourselves. Having happy, healthy skin brings us into the spotlight! Get your confidence back with our skincare products and services!

Enhance your beauty with products and services such as full body hydration, facials, red light therapy, skincare, nutrition, UV therapy, and sunless, your options will seem limitless to reach a healthy, beautiful you!

High-tech spa services such as the Lumiere Light Therapy, UMO Facial Spa and Red Light Therapy promote cell regeneration, which is especially important as we leave the dry winter months behind and head into spring and summer. These regimens will  help revitalize and rebuild skin tissue at the cellular level to tighten skin and diminish fine lines and wrinkles!

Take charge of your skin and let Planet Beach help you achieve a flawless complexion.

More about the services:

Lumiere Light Therapy uses red light and invisible near-infrared light to improve skin clarity, clear acne-prone skin, boost collagen and elastin production and diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Two other spa treatments round out the package. The UMO Facial Spa uses a powerful hydrating ingredient combines with boosters that target specific skin conditions. Red Light Therapy uses…

Luminous Facial:

Our Luminous Facial is the first complete, naturally-advanced FDA approved skincare treatment that uses light therapy to repair and firm your skin. It works when the light therapy combines with our topical skincare products and dietary supplements to create a radiant glow that starts from within. Look younger, healthier and more refreshed without the pain of injections or the recovery time of a chemical peel.

Benefits Include:

• Clear and soothe problem skin
• Creates even skin tone
• Purges and closes clogged pores
• Immediately lifts and tightens
• Stimulates cell renewal
• Lightens sun and age spots

UMO Facial:

Designed to moisturize deep beneath the skin’s surface, the UMO Facial system uses Gamma PGA, which has a hydrating effect ten times stronger than hyaluronic acid. By creating a cool mist to hydrate and lock in moisture, the UMO spa mist encourages cell renewal, which clears, repairs and revitalizes skin in just one session.

Benefits Include:

• Enhances the skin’s natural moisturizing abilities
• Penetrates to the skin’s deepest layer
• Improves skin elasticity

Red Light Therapy:

Red light therapy uses heat and concentrated light to stimulate circulation, boost collagen production and enhance skin’s natural ability to heal. For Contempo Spa members, it can produce dramatic results in just a few visits. The full body red light beds have become one of the most sought-after services at Planet Beach Contempo Spas.

Benefits Include:

• Clear and soothe problem skin
• Creates even skin tone and texture
• Purges and closes clogged pores
• Immediately lifts and tightens
• Stimulates cell renewal
• Lightens sun and age spots

Looking for the perfect products to compliment your Facial Rejuvenation services?!

Use each of our results driven skincare kits to compliment your favorite spa skincare services! Maintain healthy, youthful skin right at home!

3 Step Skincare Kit:

This system includes 3 products which work to pH balance the skin. Use this system no matter what skin type you have. Get started with beautiful looking skin now!

Acne Control Kit:

Use this simple 3 step system to stop acne in its tracks! The Acne Control System works in conjunction with the Lumiere Facial Clearing Regime and the UMO Facial Blemish Control Regime.

Anti-Aging Kit:

This system is designed to provide results to those concerned with aging or preventing aging skin. When used in conjunction with the Lumiere Facial Vitalizing, Firming, and Repairing Regimes, or the UMO Facial Pigment Relief and Wrinkle Erase Regimes these 3 products work together to provide even more amazing results!

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Skincare Consultation: 1 week of Spa Services and A Take Home Skincare Kit for only $69

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After Sixteen Years, Planet Beach has successfully gained the reputation of a One-Stop Shop for Total Wellness!

Sixteen years ago, Stephen Smith opened the first Planet Beach in April 1996 with an initial goal to revolutionize the tanning industry. Stephen Smith’s goal was to help people achieve that sense of rested well-being that he felt only comes from a day at the beach. Customers loved visiting Planet Beach and they quickly became the #1 Tanning Salon Franchise in the world. But truly the most revolutionizing change for Planet Beach didn’t come until 2005, when Smith repositioned the company and expanded their services and products, launching the Contempo Spa concept. Such forward-thinking helped the system overcome the tricky challenge of all the negative press about tanning. Repositioning the Planet Beach brand led to the creation of the Contempo Spa industry, a hybrid of the Day Spa and UV Therapy/Sunless Industries. Their focus sense shifted from tanning to the overall skincare, relaxation and wellness of those who visit a Planet Beach Contempo Spa. Their customers are now better cared for with a more overall approach to skin wellness and are being provided a comprehensive service and product offering including; massages, facials, hydration treatments, guided meditation, weight management treatments, skincare, nutrition, etc.  And yes, UV-Therapy is still one of the many services they provide, but is not represented as the focus of their services – they have become so much more than that!

Planet Beach is committed to supporting and enhancing the healthy lifestyle of their customers through innovative skincare and Contempo Spa services. Planet Beach provides customers with convenient, affordable and self-automated spa services and high quality skincare and nutrition products for total skincare, wellness and stress relief needs. “Spa services are an important part of maintaining beautiful skin and a healthy lifestyle, even on a budget,” Steve Smith, Planet Beach CEO, said.  “With our mission to change the way the world rejuvenates, we provide an affordable alternative to the lavish cost of spas while maintaining the highest quality of personal care and attention.”

CEO & Founder of Planet Beach

Since the beginning, the goal of Planet Beach has been to provide each and every individual a
way to achieve total skincare, wellness and stress relief goals and clients would say that is exactly what Planet Beach does on a daily basis.

After sixteen years, Planet Beach continues to grow and continues to be innovative! They have earned countless accolades from the franchise industry since inception. The company and brand is ever evolving to meet the needs of their clients and the response continues to be positive. Planet Beach has been recognized regularly for its years of dedicated, hard work and success as a top 500 company many years over by Entrepreneur Franchise 500. Planet Beach is also in the top fifth percentile of all U.S. franchise companies based on number of locations. “As far as growth and expansion, it has been a wild but a great ride!” Smith says. They are super excited about the next sixteen years and look forward to expanding into more markets, both domestically and internationally.

As gratitude for 16 great years of success Planet Beach is offering…

$16 enrollment at $16/week for 16 weeks!
Check out special offer information here!
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Planet Beach® (www.planetbeach.com) A leading provider of wellness and beauty services and the creators of the full-service Contempo SpaTM, Planet Beach was founded in New Orleans, L.A. and currently has more than 280 franchise locations in 7 countries . The company is revolutionizing the spa industry by offering convenient, affordable and self automated spa services, along with a number of premium skincare and nutrition products. Consistently recognized as one of the world’s fastest-growing franchises, Planet Beach has established itself as a dedicated and ambitious provider of total skincare, wellness and stress relief services. For franchise information, call 888-290-8266 or visit www.myplanetbeachfranchise.com.

The Oak Creek Patch

“Even dudes who weren’t previously into day spas can become big fans.”

This is coming from someone who hadn’t previously been a spa-goer himself. Mark Schaaf of the Oak Creek Patch found himself in his local Plant Beach one Saturday morning for what would be an eye opening experience. He described the hydration station as “one of the more glorious 20 minutes of my month.”

The following article details how Schaaf fell in love with Planet Beach. Read below for the full story:

Finding Relaxation At Planet Beach Spa

Getting an education at an Oak Creek day spa.

By Mark Schaaf

I’m not normally the kind of dude that goes to a day spa.

I don’t have anything against them, because, well, I never knew enough to be “against” anything.

But on a recent Saturday morning I stopped in atPlanet Beach Contempo Spa, 8201 S. Howell Ave., and chatted with new owners Wyatt Foderaro and Phillip Bondi.

At the end of our conversation, I decided to try some of the services for myself. I was at the tail end of a particularly stressful week. Why not?

Thus began my maiden voyage into the land of the spa.

It started with answering a few questions about myself so that Planet Beach can “build a profile” of me, as they do any client. Not surprisingly, “relaxation” was what I would be focusing on, and the services they recommended for me matched that profile.

First up was the hydration station.

What's behind those doors? Many different services, from hand massages to hydration stations. Credit Mark Schaaf

Oh, sweet lord. This is as good as it gets.

I lay down on this machine that essentially gave me a full-body massage while everything except my head was in a 120-degree sauna.

The following went through my head as I entered this state of extreme relaxation:

• This would be the ideal way to listen to Bon Iver music.

• I wonder how much it would cost to buy one for my house.

• I really have an irrational fear that someone is about to walk in.

Well, no one did disturb me, and the greatest part was that it wasn’t one of those things that flew by. Somehow, they nailed it – it didn’t go too long and it didn’t go too short, and it accomplished everything it was suppose to accomplish.

After one of the more glorious 20 minutes of my month, I headed over to get some red light therapy. This involves some funny looking glasses and laying down on a machine again minus the vibrations.

I would compare this to a tanning bed, only without the tanning part. I guess it’s supposed to help the way your skin looks. Whatever. It was a good cool-down after the excitement of the hydration station.

I then received what’s termed a “lumiere facial,” in which the funny-looking glasses shielded me from some extremely bright light. The light was crazy bright, but you get used to it after a few minutes and it becomes so relaxing that it would be easy to fall asleep.

In the last service, I dipped my hands into some warm water and got a umo hand massage.

Mind you, lumiere facial, massages, hydration station – I could not have told you what any of these terms meant before I went. They might has well have been in Yiddish.

But let me tell you something, day spas are awesome. I realize to some people, this is like saying, “Hey, have you noticed how pretty it is to look out onto Lake Michigan?”

But it’s still worth throwing out there: even dudes who weren’t previously into day spas can become big fans. Especially after you reach maximum levels of relaxation.

About this column: Oak Creek Patch wants to put a spotlight on organizations and businesses in town. Have a suggestion for a Patch tour stop? Want Patch to stop by your business or organization? E-mail mark.schaaf@patch.com.

 Stimulate body detoxification, lose inches and reduce inflammation!

Are you tired of spending money on ineffective weight loss services and products? Looking for a weight loss service that is the perfect complement to your fitness and wellness routine? Interested in taking the next steps to slim and tone your body. Planet Beach’s New Slim-It Thermofusion Body Wrap Blanket enhances your body shaping using infrared thermal heat.

Slim-it Body Wrap service provides infrared thermal heat to enhance any fitness and/or beauty services by working together with other programs and technologies. Slim~it is the ideal heated environment to help you achieve your weight loss goals. You can maintain desired heat levels throughout the duration of each session for more effective results and maximum comfort. Relax and enjoy the warmth of the Slim-It Body Wrap Blanket. With three tri-thermal temperature zones and three body zones, you are able to pick the program that perfectly fits your needs. Reaching your goal weight will not only make you look and feel great but losing those extra pounds will help you be more confident and healthier inside and out.

Accomplished with no chemicals or additive ingredients, Planet Beach’s Slim-It works great to help streamline the figure, reduce cellulite and lose inches over the entire body. Ultimately, Planet Beach customers have an opportunity to improve the overall health of their body and:
•  Increase body circulation and stimulate detoxification and weight loss
•  Relieve pain and reduce inflammation
•  Relieve stress and depression
•  Promote the body’s detoxification process

 “Planet Beach’s SLIM-It Body Wrap Blanket is a revolutionary treatment that actually provides results,” Michael Drake, Planet Beach Skincare and Nutrition Specialist said. “This service will assist you in losing inches around your waist, while also reducing the appearance of certain problem areas, such as cellulite on your body.” To achieve best results, use in conjunction with Planet Beach Body products.

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