Black Friday is seriously the craziest day of the year for shoppers everywhere! We usually sit this one out but this year we've got the bug! We can't help ourselves! SO....
THIS is what we're going to do for you. It's the most amazing off all the Black Friday specials! Check it out...
BLACK FRIDAY!
Gift Certificate Special!
6AM - 8AM ONLINE
$200 for $100!!!
For every $100 instant online gift certificate purchase between 6 & 8AM recieve $100 free instantly!
*cRaZy!*
10AM - 2PM COME BY THE SPA
$300 for $100!!!
For every $100 gift certificate purchase receive one free $100 gift certificate and 5 $20 gift certificates!
*nO wAy!*
Oh yes.. it does get better...
PLUS!
Hour Massages only $50!
The catch:
Available times are only 10:15am, 11:45, & 1pm! AND you have to call today (Thanksgiving) to make your appointment. All times must be filled or none! So tell your friends!
That's a *wrap*!
Who do ya love?!
Warmly,
Ashley & the Elan Spa Staff
CALL: (405) 936-0957
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
We're making the spa experience easy and affordable for everyone!
Why not be Stress Free VIP?
I love getting a good massage, facial, or body treatment! Don’t you? After I receive a spa service, I feel relaxed and pain free, my posture is better, I can breathe and move around easier and my skin glows and feels so soft! Unfortunately, the feeling is not permanent. After a few days all those daily stressors from work, my busy schedule, the kids, family, financial issues, etc start to take effect once again. Physically I’m still doing pretty good after about a week, but oh man, emotionally – whew! And after a couple of weeks I’m starting to feel the strain and my body is screaming for help!
And the current economic climate isn’t helping matters. Doesn’t life have enough stress? And it never goes away. There is always something going on to cause stress. Wouldn’t it be nice to get a massage every month or even every week? Of course it would! So, we’ve come up with a yearly membership plan to help you manage stress and pain affordably – and get back to living a productive and fuller life. Check it out!
For $59 monthly you’ll get a FREE hour service per month
PLUS …
~ You also get UNLIMITED Services 15% OFF and an additional 10% off Spa Packages!
~ It’s one membership. All the services are included and it’s good for the whole family in one household.
~ All of our caregivers are hand-picked according to talent, personality, and have extensive training in their field as well as ongoing mandatory weekly trainings in house.
~ And the best news? You’re supporting a local women-owned business – not a chain or corporate entity who only cares about their bottom line and will treat you like you’re just a number. We take the time to consult with you and tailor a treatment plan that’s right for you.
So, what are you waiting for? Start saving today and start living stress & pain free! Give us a call.
Warmly,
Ashley Randall-Jones
Spa Director & Owner
(405) 936-0957
Monday, October 19, 2009
Spa for the Cure
On October 8th we had our first Spa for the Cure event and it was a huge success! Now, for those of you who missed out, or who just want a 2nd go, we will be having our 2nd (and LAST) Spa for the Cure event this Thursday, October 22!
What is Spa for the Cure?
Well, its our way of helping raise awareness and to honor those who have triumphed over breast cancer and remember those we have lost to this disease.
For one day only, we are offering our professional spa services with HUGE SAVINGS!
50 Minute Massages and Facials for ONLY *** $35! ***
$10 of that $35 is being DONATED to the Central Oklahoma Koman Foundation!
There are no more facial spots left and only 5 massage spots left! So call asap to take advantage of this super offer and make a difference too!
In Loving Memory of
Melanie S, young war veteran and friend
&
Grandma Irene.
You are both loved and missed.
Visit the Elan Spa-tins Koman Page to make a donation.
What is Spa for the Cure?
Well, its our way of helping raise awareness and to honor those who have triumphed over breast cancer and remember those we have lost to this disease.
For one day only, we are offering our professional spa services with HUGE SAVINGS!
50 Minute Massages and Facials for ONLY *** $35! ***
$10 of that $35 is being DONATED to the Central Oklahoma Koman Foundation!
There are no more facial spots left and only 5 massage spots left! So call asap to take advantage of this super offer and make a difference too!
In Loving Memory of
Melanie S, young war veteran and friend
&
Grandma Irene.
You are both loved and missed.
Visit the Elan Spa-tins Koman Page to make a donation.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Koman Race Registration
Race Registration is Now Open!
The 2009 Komen Oklahoma City Race for the Cure will be held on Saturday, October 10th at the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark. Be among the first to register and receive $5 off (details below). Join more than 16,000 participants, including more than 1000 breast cancer survivors, as we unite in the fight against breast cancer.
Click here to register today!
New for 2009: When you register online, your race shirt and bib will be mailed at no additional charge. Shipping begins September 15th.
Between Saturday, September 5th and Monday, September 7th, the first 500 participants who enter the discount code LABORDAY, will receive $5 off their registration. This offer ends when either 500 people register or at midnight on Monday.
Once you have registered, you will have access to your personal fundraising center. Here, you will be able to customize your personal Race page, recruit supporters, track your progress and receive fundraising tips.
Your registration fee gets YOU to the start line . . . your fundraising gets US to the CURE!
Last year, the Race got us $850,000 closer to the end of breast cancer forever. Seventy-five percent of the money raised by the Oklahoma City Race stays in our 10 county service area to provide education, screening and treatment programs to individuals in our community. The other twenty-five percent supports national research initiatives aimed at finding the cures - including one at the OU Cancer Institute.
Run. Walk. Make an Impact.
Click here to register!
Sincerely,
The Komen Oklahoma City Race for the Cure
The 2009 Komen Oklahoma City Race for the Cure will be held on Saturday, October 10th at the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark. Be among the first to register and receive $5 off (details below). Join more than 16,000 participants, including more than 1000 breast cancer survivors, as we unite in the fight against breast cancer.
Click here to register today!
New for 2009: When you register online, your race shirt and bib will be mailed at no additional charge. Shipping begins September 15th.
Between Saturday, September 5th and Monday, September 7th, the first 500 participants who enter the discount code LABORDAY, will receive $5 off their registration. This offer ends when either 500 people register or at midnight on Monday.
Once you have registered, you will have access to your personal fundraising center. Here, you will be able to customize your personal Race page, recruit supporters, track your progress and receive fundraising tips.
Your registration fee gets YOU to the start line . . . your fundraising gets US to the CURE!
Last year, the Race got us $850,000 closer to the end of breast cancer forever. Seventy-five percent of the money raised by the Oklahoma City Race stays in our 10 county service area to provide education, screening and treatment programs to individuals in our community. The other twenty-five percent supports national research initiatives aimed at finding the cures - including one at the OU Cancer Institute.
Run. Walk. Make an Impact.
Click here to register!
Sincerely,
The Komen Oklahoma City Race for the Cure
Sunday, July 26, 2009
20 Ways to Waste Your Money
by Erin Burt
Thursday, July 23, 2009
provided by Kiplinger.com
Whether a newbie or seasoned budgeter, nearly everyone has spending holes -- leaks in your budget that drain money with you hardly noticing.
These small drips can add up to big bucks. Once you find the holes and plug them, you'll keep more money in your pocket. That spare cash could be the ticket to finally being able to save, invest, or break your cycle of living paycheck to paycheck.
Here are 20 common ways people waste money. See if any of these sound familiar, and then look for ways to plug your own leaks.
How to waste your money
1. Buy new instead of used. Talk about a spending leak -- or, rather, a gush. Cars lose most of their value in the first few years, meaning thousands of dollars down the drain. However, recent used models -- those that are less than five years old -- can be a real value because you get a car that's still in fine working order for a fraction of the new-car price. And you'll pay less in collision insurance and taxes, too.
Cars aren't the only things worth buying used. Consider the savings on pre-owned books, toys, exercise equipment and furniture. (Of course, there are some things you're better off buying new, including mattresses, laptops, linens, shoes and safety equipment, such as car seats and bike helmets.)
2. Carry a credit-card balance. If you have a $1,000 balance on a card charging 18%, you blow $180 every year on interest. That's money you could certainly put to better use elsewhere. Get in the habit of paying off your balance in full each month.
3. Buy on impulse. When you buy before you think, you don't give yourself time to shop around for the best price. Resist the urge to make an impulse purchase by giving yourself a cool-off period. Go home and sleep on the decision. If you still want to make the purchase a day or so later, do your comparison shopping, check your budget and go for it. Oftentimes, though, I bet you'll decide you don't need the item after all.
4. Pay to use an ATM. A buck or two here and there may not seem like a big deal. But if you're frequenting ATMs outside your bank's network, the surcharges can add up quickly. Put that money back in your pocket by using ATMs in a surcharge-free network such as Allpoint or Money Pass.
5. Dine out frequently. A habit of spending $10, $20, $30 per person for dinner can be a huge drain on your wallet. Throw in a $6 sandwich for lunch and a $4 latte in the morning, and you've got quite a leak. Learn to cook, pack your lunch and brew your coffee at home and you could save a couple hundred bucks each month.
6. Let your money wallow. If you are stashing your savings in your checking account or a traditional bank account, you are wasting money. You could put it in a high-interest online savings account and get paid to save. You can even get an interest-bearing checking account through such reputable companies as Everbank, Charles Schwab, E*Trade and ING Direct.
7. Pay an upfront fee for a mutual fund. Selecting no-load funds can save you more than 5% in sales charges. Of course, no matter how well a fund has done in the past, you can't be sure how it will perform in the future. But if you pay a load, you'll begin the performance derby in the hole to the tune of the load. See the Kiplinger 25 for our favorite no-load funds.
8. Pay too much in taxes on investments. Are you investing in a tax-sheltered 401(k) or Roth IRA? If you're not maxing out those accounts before you invest in a taxable account, you're spending too much.
9. Buy brand-name instead of generic. From groceries to clothing to prescription drugs, you could save money by choosing the off-brand over the fancy label. And in many cases, you won't sacrifice much in quality. Clever advertising and fancy packaging don't make brand-name products better than lesser-known brands (see Similar Products, Different Prices).
10. Waste electricity. Of the total energy used to run home electronics, 40% is consumed when the appliances are turned off. Appliances with a clock or that operate by remote are typical culprits. The obvious way to pull the plug on your energy vampires is to do just that -- pull the plug. Or buy a device to do it for you, such as a Smart Power Strip ($31 to $44 at www.smarthomeusa.com, which will stop drawing electricity when the gadgets are turned off and pay for itself within a few months.
11. Pay banking fees. Overdraw your checking account and you'll pay $20 to $30 a pop, so it pays to keep tabs on your balance. Plus, are you still paying for a checking account? Free deals abound -- but make sure they're really free. For instance, will the bank charge a fee if your balance drops below a certain level or if you download your info into a personal-finance software program? That's not free.
12. Buy things you don't use. This sounds like a no-brainer to avoid, but how many times have you seen something on sale and thought you couldn't pass it up? Even if something is 50% off, you're spending too much if you don't use it. href=Couponing, for instance, can be a great way to save on your grocery bills. But if you buy things you wouldn't have purchased in the first place simply for the sake of using the coupon, you're wasting your money. The same goes for buying in bulk. A bargain is no bargain if it sits unused on your shelf or gets thrown away.
13. Own an extra car. Okay, so a car is a necessity for most people. But face it -- cars are a huge drain, from their loan payments to insurance fees to gas and maintenance costs. Own more than one car and you'll double or triple those expenses. Ask yourself if that second or third car is really necessary. Are you holding on to an old car for sentimental reasons? Can you or your spouse carpool, take public transportation or bike to work?
14. Ignore your local dollar store. Shopping at the dollar store can be hit-and-miss, but it's not all kitsch or junk. If you know what to buy, you can find some real bargains. For instance, my local dollar store charges 50 cents for greeting cards versus the $3-plus at a drug store or gift shop. (I have a big extended family so I figure this saves me more than $100 per year.) You can also score a deal on cleaning supplies, small kitchen tools, shampoos and soaps, holiday decorations, gift wrap and balloon bouquets.
***Check out www.cardtaxi.com to save time and money on greeting cards!***
15. Keep unhealthy habits. Smoking is not only bad for your health, it burns up your cash. A pack-a-day habit at $6 a pack costs $180 a month and $2,190 a year. A junk-food or tanning-bed habit can be costly as well. Not to mention the money you'll waste on medical bills down the road.
16. Be complacent about insurance. Your bill arrives and you pay it without a second thought. When was the last time you shopped around to determine whether you're getting the best deal? Rates vary widely from insurer to insurer and year to year. Reshopping your auto, home or renters insurance might save you hundreds of dollars.
It also pays to evaluate your insurance needs. For instance, upping your out-of-pocket deductible from $250 to $1,000 can save you 15% or more on your car insurance. Consider using the same insurer for your home and auto insurance -- you could snag up to 15% off for a multiple-line policy. And make sure you're not paying for insurance you don't need. For instance, you need life insurance only if someone is financially dependent upon you (such as a child).
17. Give Uncle Sam an interest-free loan. If you get a tax refund each April, you let the government take too much money in taxes from your paycheck all year long. Get that money back in your pocket -- and put it to work for you -- by adjusting your tax withholding. With a little discipline, you can use that extra cash each month to get started saving or pay down debt (or make ends meet to avoid going into debt in the first place). You can file a new Form W-4 with your employer at any time.
18. Pay for something you can get for free. Dust off your library card and check out books, music and movies for free (or dirt-cheap). Don't pay to receive your credit report when you're allowed to get it at no charge by law. Take advantage of kids-eat-free promotions. And dial 1-800-FREE-411 for free directory assistance.
19. Don't use a flexible-spending account. Your employer may allow you to set aside pretax dollars to pay for medical costs not covered by insurance. You can use the money for expenses such as therapy, contact lenses, insurance co-payments and over-the-counter drugs. You may be able to do the same for child-care costs.
20. Pay for unnecessary services. How many cable channels can a person watch? Do you really need all those extra features for your cell phone? Are you getting your money's worth out of that gym membership? Are you taking full advantage of your subscriptions (such as Netflix, TiVo or magazines)? Take a look at what you're paying for and what your family is actually using. Trim accordingly.
Copyrighted, Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
provided by Kiplinger.com
Whether a newbie or seasoned budgeter, nearly everyone has spending holes -- leaks in your budget that drain money with you hardly noticing.
These small drips can add up to big bucks. Once you find the holes and plug them, you'll keep more money in your pocket. That spare cash could be the ticket to finally being able to save, invest, or break your cycle of living paycheck to paycheck.
Here are 20 common ways people waste money. See if any of these sound familiar, and then look for ways to plug your own leaks.
How to waste your money
1. Buy new instead of used. Talk about a spending leak -- or, rather, a gush. Cars lose most of their value in the first few years, meaning thousands of dollars down the drain. However, recent used models -- those that are less than five years old -- can be a real value because you get a car that's still in fine working order for a fraction of the new-car price. And you'll pay less in collision insurance and taxes, too.
Cars aren't the only things worth buying used. Consider the savings on pre-owned books, toys, exercise equipment and furniture. (Of course, there are some things you're better off buying new, including mattresses, laptops, linens, shoes and safety equipment, such as car seats and bike helmets.)
2. Carry a credit-card balance. If you have a $1,000 balance on a card charging 18%, you blow $180 every year on interest. That's money you could certainly put to better use elsewhere. Get in the habit of paying off your balance in full each month.
3. Buy on impulse. When you buy before you think, you don't give yourself time to shop around for the best price. Resist the urge to make an impulse purchase by giving yourself a cool-off period. Go home and sleep on the decision. If you still want to make the purchase a day or so later, do your comparison shopping, check your budget and go for it. Oftentimes, though, I bet you'll decide you don't need the item after all.
4. Pay to use an ATM. A buck or two here and there may not seem like a big deal. But if you're frequenting ATMs outside your bank's network, the surcharges can add up quickly. Put that money back in your pocket by using ATMs in a surcharge-free network such as Allpoint or Money Pass.
5. Dine out frequently. A habit of spending $10, $20, $30 per person for dinner can be a huge drain on your wallet. Throw in a $6 sandwich for lunch and a $4 latte in the morning, and you've got quite a leak. Learn to cook, pack your lunch and brew your coffee at home and you could save a couple hundred bucks each month.
6. Let your money wallow. If you are stashing your savings in your checking account or a traditional bank account, you are wasting money. You could put it in a high-interest online savings account and get paid to save. You can even get an interest-bearing checking account through such reputable companies as Everbank, Charles Schwab, E*Trade and ING Direct.
7. Pay an upfront fee for a mutual fund. Selecting no-load funds can save you more than 5% in sales charges. Of course, no matter how well a fund has done in the past, you can't be sure how it will perform in the future. But if you pay a load, you'll begin the performance derby in the hole to the tune of the load. See the Kiplinger 25 for our favorite no-load funds.
8. Pay too much in taxes on investments. Are you investing in a tax-sheltered 401(k) or Roth IRA? If you're not maxing out those accounts before you invest in a taxable account, you're spending too much.
9. Buy brand-name instead of generic. From groceries to clothing to prescription drugs, you could save money by choosing the off-brand over the fancy label. And in many cases, you won't sacrifice much in quality. Clever advertising and fancy packaging don't make brand-name products better than lesser-known brands (see Similar Products, Different Prices).
10. Waste electricity. Of the total energy used to run home electronics, 40% is consumed when the appliances are turned off. Appliances with a clock or that operate by remote are typical culprits. The obvious way to pull the plug on your energy vampires is to do just that -- pull the plug. Or buy a device to do it for you, such as a Smart Power Strip ($31 to $44 at www.smarthomeusa.com, which will stop drawing electricity when the gadgets are turned off and pay for itself within a few months.
11. Pay banking fees. Overdraw your checking account and you'll pay $20 to $30 a pop, so it pays to keep tabs on your balance. Plus, are you still paying for a checking account? Free deals abound -- but make sure they're really free. For instance, will the bank charge a fee if your balance drops below a certain level or if you download your info into a personal-finance software program? That's not free.
12. Buy things you don't use. This sounds like a no-brainer to avoid, but how many times have you seen something on sale and thought you couldn't pass it up? Even if something is 50% off, you're spending too much if you don't use it. href=Couponing, for instance, can be a great way to save on your grocery bills. But if you buy things you wouldn't have purchased in the first place simply for the sake of using the coupon, you're wasting your money. The same goes for buying in bulk. A bargain is no bargain if it sits unused on your shelf or gets thrown away.
13. Own an extra car. Okay, so a car is a necessity for most people. But face it -- cars are a huge drain, from their loan payments to insurance fees to gas and maintenance costs. Own more than one car and you'll double or triple those expenses. Ask yourself if that second or third car is really necessary. Are you holding on to an old car for sentimental reasons? Can you or your spouse carpool, take public transportation or bike to work?
14. Ignore your local dollar store. Shopping at the dollar store can be hit-and-miss, but it's not all kitsch or junk. If you know what to buy, you can find some real bargains. For instance, my local dollar store charges 50 cents for greeting cards versus the $3-plus at a drug store or gift shop. (I have a big extended family so I figure this saves me more than $100 per year.) You can also score a deal on cleaning supplies, small kitchen tools, shampoos and soaps, holiday decorations, gift wrap and balloon bouquets.
***Check out www.cardtaxi.com to save time and money on greeting cards!***
15. Keep unhealthy habits. Smoking is not only bad for your health, it burns up your cash. A pack-a-day habit at $6 a pack costs $180 a month and $2,190 a year. A junk-food or tanning-bed habit can be costly as well. Not to mention the money you'll waste on medical bills down the road.
16. Be complacent about insurance. Your bill arrives and you pay it without a second thought. When was the last time you shopped around to determine whether you're getting the best deal? Rates vary widely from insurer to insurer and year to year. Reshopping your auto, home or renters insurance might save you hundreds of dollars.
It also pays to evaluate your insurance needs. For instance, upping your out-of-pocket deductible from $250 to $1,000 can save you 15% or more on your car insurance. Consider using the same insurer for your home and auto insurance -- you could snag up to 15% off for a multiple-line policy. And make sure you're not paying for insurance you don't need. For instance, you need life insurance only if someone is financially dependent upon you (such as a child).
17. Give Uncle Sam an interest-free loan. If you get a tax refund each April, you let the government take too much money in taxes from your paycheck all year long. Get that money back in your pocket -- and put it to work for you -- by adjusting your tax withholding. With a little discipline, you can use that extra cash each month to get started saving or pay down debt (or make ends meet to avoid going into debt in the first place). You can file a new Form W-4 with your employer at any time.
18. Pay for something you can get for free. Dust off your library card and check out books, music and movies for free (or dirt-cheap). Don't pay to receive your credit report when you're allowed to get it at no charge by law. Take advantage of kids-eat-free promotions. And dial 1-800-FREE-411 for free directory assistance.
19. Don't use a flexible-spending account. Your employer may allow you to set aside pretax dollars to pay for medical costs not covered by insurance. You can use the money for expenses such as therapy, contact lenses, insurance co-payments and over-the-counter drugs. You may be able to do the same for child-care costs.
20. Pay for unnecessary services. How many cable channels can a person watch? Do you really need all those extra features for your cell phone? Are you getting your money's worth out of that gym membership? Are you taking full advantage of your subscriptions (such as Netflix, TiVo or magazines)? Take a look at what you're paying for and what your family is actually using. Trim accordingly.
Copyrighted, Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
massage :: luxury or necessity?
We used to think of Massage as a luxury. But did you know that Massage is great for your overall health? Many people have come to realize with regular Massage Therapy treatments, they are experiencing more. Experts say that over 90% of disease is stress related and its easy to see why. Stress constricts blood flow, creates tense muscles & pain, causes headaches & migraines, fatigue, depression, anxiety, sleep deprivation, unbalanced hormones, decreased libido & stamina... the list goes on and on. Long story short, your mind and body and the people around you suffer when you experience stress and don't manage it. Stress will always be a part of our lives. But that doesn't mean we have to suffer through it. With regular exercise, good nutritional life-style eating habits, and a regular massage regimen you can and will feel better, look younger, and experience life to its fullest. Check out this informative and indepth article about the Benefits of Massage. http://www.massagetherapy.com/learnmore/benefits.php
We used to think of Massage as a luxury. But did you know that Massage is great for your overall health? Many people have come to realize with regular Massage Therapy treatments, they are experiencing more. Experts say that over 90% of disease is stress related and its easy to see why. Stress constricts blood flow, creates tense muscles & pain, causes headaches & migraines, fatigue, depression, anxiety, sleep deprivation, unbalanced hormones, decreased libido & stamina... the list goes on and on. Long story short, your mind and body and the people around you suffer when you experience stress and don't manage it. Stress will always be a part of our lives. But that doesn't mean we have to suffer through it. With regular exercise, good nutritional life-style eating habits, and a regular massage regimen you can and will feel better, look younger, and experience life to its fullest. Check out this informative and indepth article about the Benefits of Massage. http://www.massagetherapy.com/learnmore/benefits.php
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
easy, inexpensive way to remove makeup
Want to know a little secret? Olive oil has so many benefits both internally and externally... but one in particular that many do not know is its a great makeup remover - especially water-proof maskara! A light cold-pressed oil is what I recommend. Simply rub on a small dab and rinse with a wash cloth or wet paper towel. Then cleanse the skin as usual. Water-proof maskara is hard and drying to lashes, so the oil not only gently removes, but it also hydrates the lashes, preventing them from becoming brittle and breaking off. If I'm not using olive oil, a great product that I love is Sensitive Skin Cleanser by Bioelements. Its an oil based cleanser activated by water into a gentle lather. Come in to visit us and pick up your bottle today!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)