Wednesday, August 24, 2011 - The Mommy Edition

Today is the first day of school and for you mommies out there, its the first day of 'me time' so do something you can enjoy. Check out my top picks for mommies. 


Its time to finally relax and rejuvenate and these days you don't have to pay hundreds to get a massage. Check out my favorite websites for deals on facials, massages and more!


LifeBooker Chicago
http://chicago.lifebooker.com/massage#update_1
Search services by discount, location and ratings. Book appointments for free. 


Heavenly Massage
http://www.heavenlymassage.com/index.php?id=special_offers
Everyone is familiar with Heavenly Massage with their 11 locations in Chicago and Suburbs, there's a great deal on a $19.99 pedicure. You can never go wrong with that. 


Green City Market 
http://www.greencitymarket.org/index.asp
For all you foodies out there, this place is the best to check out your local farmers, buy fruits and vegetables that are in season and at their ripest (is that a word?). You get to try a bunch of different foods too like cheese, fruits veggies, marinated mushrooms, all fruit smoothies, ready-made sandwiches and more! So grab a book, take the train and head out for some assortment of foods. 
(If your not in the area here are all the different Farmers Markets on Wednesdays, http://chicago.metromix.com/calendar/home/August-24-2011/type.listing.event.community_event)

Groupon: $9 for 12PM Drop-In Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class at Vessel Yoga

Vessel Yoga

112 N May St., 2nd Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60607 

312-243-5292  

Yogis with some experience synchronize breathing with a flowing sequence of poses in a bright, welcoming room with exposed beams. Limit 1 per person, per visit. Class starts at 12PM. May buy up to 1. Valid for new students only. Arrive 15 min early.

Reviews on Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/vessel-yoga-chicago

Free Days: Museums 

How long has it been since you've gone to a museums without being pulled on, your name being called 10,000 times without going nuts? It was probably yesterday. So for you art lovers this one is for you. Check out the array of museums "free day" which means no cost of admission at: 

• Chicago History Museum - 1601 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Gold Coast)
• Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College Chicago - 600 S. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (South Loop)
• Smart Museum of Art - 5550 S. Greenwood Ave. - Chicago (Hyde Park/University Of Chicago)
• Chicago Cultural Center - 77 E. Randolph St. - Chicago (Loop)
• Jane Addams Hull-House Museum - 800 S. Halsted St. - Chicago (Little Italy/University Village)
• National Museum of Mexican Art - 1852 W. 19th St. - Chicago (Little Tuscany)