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Caring For Our Heroes: Supporting LA’s Wildfire Relief Efforts

January 20, 2025

As fires continue to devastate parts of Los Angeles, our hearts go out to all those affected by the widespread destruction. The region has faced a harrowing combination of record-breaking heat, strong winds, and dry conditions, creating the perfect storm for wildfires to ignite and spread rapidly. These fires have displaced thousands of residents, destroyed homes and businesses, and left many communities grappling with the aftermath.

Amid this chaos, the resilience of our community inspires us. First responders, including firefighters and emergency personnel, have been working tirelessly around the clock to contain the flames, protect lives, and preserve properties. These heroes face grueling conditions, risking their own safety to bring relief and hope to those in need.

At milk + honey, we’re committed to supporting those impacted by this tragedy—including the brave firefighters and first responders on the frontlines. We aim to make a meaningful difference during this challenging time. From offering complimentary massages to first responders to donating essential self-care products and rallying our community to contribute, we stand alongside Los Angeles in its recovery efforts. Together, we can help rebuild, heal, and move forward.

We're offering 200 free massages to LA firefighters and first responders.

How We’re Caring For LA

1. Donating Essentials

Essentials are critical for those affected by the fires. We’ve partnered with By Rosie Jane, a collection of clean, safe fragrance, shower, and body products made in Los Angeles, to donate and distribute 300 of  aluminum-free deodorants, supporting first responders and individuals impacted by the fires. Our Regular Strength Deodorant is made with food-grade baking soda to neutralize odor naturally and is mined from the earth – not a lab – for a fine, non-irritating grit.

2. Caring For Firefighters + First Responders

We’re proud to donate 200 complimentary 60-minute Signature Massages to Los Angeles firefighters and first responders as a heartfelt thank-you for their service. These massages are more than a moment of relaxation—they’re an opportunity to recover, refuel, and be cared for after enduring the unimaginable.

3. Creating A Space For Healing

Our Brentwood and Culver City spas aim to provide a safe haven during this time. We will continue to look for ways to pull the community together through events and experiences this spring.

 

Thank You

Thank you to the LA community for helping us amplify our impact by donating to the Los Angeles Fire Department to further their critical work.

 

How LA Firefighters + First Responders Can Receive Their Free Massage

Our Reservations Team is here to ensure your experience is seamless and stress-free. To book your complimentary massage, simply text the location that’s most convenient for you:

Brentwood Spa: (217) 885-2601
Culver City Spa: (310) 421-9805

When texting, please include your name, preferred date, and time, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your schedule.

Important Reminder:
To verify your eligibility, kindly bring your badge to your appointment.

We look forward to welcoming you and providing a moment of well-deserved rest and care.

Spa Membership, Wellness

Tips For Setting Healthy Boundaries

January 12, 2025

Setting healthy boundaries is one of the most important practices you can implement for your well-being. It’s about protecting your time, energy, and emotional space, ensuring that you can take care of yourself, nurture your relationships, and achieve your goals without burning out. In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to forget the value of setting limits, but by doing so, you allow yourself to create a healthier and more balanced life.

 

Why Setting Boundaries is Important

Setting healthy boundaries isn’t just about saying “no.” It’s a practice of self-respect and self-care that:

Protects Your Time and Energy: When you establish clear boundaries, you protect your most precious resources—your time and energy. Setting limits on how much you give to others allows you to focus on what truly matters to you.

Prevents Burnout: Without boundaries, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by endless responsibilities. Boundaries prevent burnout by allowing you to step back, recharge, and take care of yourself when needed.

Increases Productivity and Focus: When you define your limits, you gain more control over your schedule, reducing distractions and increasing your ability to focus on what aligns with your values and goals.

Supports Healthier Relationships: Healthy boundaries help foster mutual respect in relationships. They create an environment where both you and those around you feel valued and heard.

 

Tips for Setting Healthy Boundaries

Setting boundaries takes practice and patience, but here are some effective tips to help you get started:

Know Your Priorities: Before you can set boundaries, you need to understand what matters most to you. Reflect on your goals, values, and needs. By knowing your priorities, it’s easier to recognize when something doesn’t align with them.

Learn to Say “No”: One of the most powerful tools for setting boundaries is learning to say “no.” Saying no can feel difficult at first, but it’s an essential part of protecting your time and well-being. Saying “no” frees up space for the things that truly matter to you.

Communicate Clearly: When setting boundaries with others, be clear and direct. You don’t need to justify or over-explain yourself. Simply stating your limits in a respectful way sets a healthy precedent for future interactions.

Make Time for Yourself: Setting boundaries isn’t just about saying no to others; it’s about saying yes to yourself. Ensure you have time for activities that help you recharge, whether that’s enjoying a quiet moment, practicing a hobby, or simply taking a break.

Be Consistent: Boundaries are most effective when they are consistently enforced. Be firm yet compassionate in maintaining your limits, and remind yourself of their importance in preserving your well-being.

 

Creating a Boundary-Setting Routine

Boundaries are not a one-time thing—they require ongoing maintenance. Here are a few steps to make boundary-setting a consistent part of your routine:

Check In with Yourself Regularly: Every few weeks, take time to reflect on how your boundaries are holding up. Are there areas where you feel stretched too thin? Use these check-ins to make adjustments and ensure your boundaries still serve your needs.

Honor Your Needs: It’s easy to let other people’s needs take priority, but remember that your well-being should come first. Whether it’s setting aside quiet time in the morning or scheduling a weekly break, find ways to honor your boundaries regularly.

Seek Support When Needed: Sometimes, setting boundaries can be challenging, especially if you’re facing resistance from others. It’s okay to seek support from friends, mentors, or professionals who can help you navigate these challenges.

 

Why Boundaries Lead to a Healthier, More Fulfilling Life

Ultimately, setting boundaries isn’t just about avoiding burnout—it’s about fostering a lifestyle that supports your physical, mental, and emotional health. When you honor your limits, you make space for what truly matters, whether it’s personal growth, relationships, or achieving your professional goals.

By incorporating regular boundary-setting practices into your life, you’re making a commitment to your own well-being. Boundaries are a form of self-care—they empower you to live with intention, balance, and purpose.

 

Conclusion

Setting boundaries is an ongoing practice of prioritizing your well-being, and sometimes, having a little extra support can make all the difference. A membership like our milk + honey Premium Rewards program is a great way to create space for yourself consistently—time that’s protected and non-negotiable. It’s a way to honor your limits, recharge, and invest in your physical and emotional health with the help of a team dedicated to your care.

By committing to this kind of self-care routine, you’re reinforcing your boundaries and setting the stage for a healthier, more balanced life.

Explore the benefits of the milk + honey Premium Rewards program here.

Life, Living, Wellness

Determining Your Values + Why It’s Important

January 12, 2025

When life gets busy and the world around us feels overwhelming, it can be easy to lose sight of what truly matters. That’s where determining your values comes in. Understanding what drives you and what aligns with your deeper purpose isn’t just helpful—it’s transformative. Whether you’re navigating career choices, personal growth, or everyday decisions, your values act as a compass that guides you toward a more intentional and fulfilling life.

 

Why Determining Your Goals and Values Matters

A clear sense of your goals and values provides a solid foundation for decision-making. It helps you:

  1. Make Decisions with Confidence: Decision-making becomes easier when you know what matters to you. Whether choosing a new career path, deciding how to spend your time, or handling conflicts, determining your values allows you to align your choices with your deeper intentions.
  2. Create a Sense of Purpose: Understanding your core values connects you to a greater purpose. Your actions become more aligned with your true self, leading to a more authentic and satisfying life.
  3. Avoid Burnout: When you focus on what really matters, you’re less likely to waste time and energy on things that don’t contribute to your well-being or long-term goals. This balance fosters resilience and prevents burnout.
  4. Build Stronger Relationships: Whether in your personal or professional life, knowing and expressing your values leads to deeper, more meaningful connections with others who share similar principles.

 

How to Identify Your Values

Identifying your values is a crucial step toward living a life aligned with your authentic self. Here’s how you can begin:

  1. Reflect on Past Experiences: Look back at moments in your life when you felt particularly proud or fulfilled. What were you doing? Who were you with? What values were being honored in those moments? These reflections can help reveal the principles that are most important to you.
  2. Consider Your Role Models: Think about the people you admire and why you look up to them. What values do they embody? This can give you insight into the characteristics and beliefs you value most.
  3. Explore Your Interests and Passions: What activities or causes make you feel alive and energized? The things that light you up are often directly tied to your values. Take note of the experiences that inspire you.
  4. Evaluate Your Current Life: Look at your current situation—your work, relationships, health, and personal life. Are there areas where you feel disconnected or unfulfilled? This could indicate where your current values may be misaligned with your actions, providing a clue about what matters most to you.
  5. List Your Values: If you’re unsure where to start, you can use a list of common values (such as honesty, compassion, independence, creativity, or community) to help identify which resonates most with you. Here’s a list of common values to guide your process. Circle the values that feel most important to you, and start to notice any patterns. Once you have a clearer understanding of your values, you can begin to make choices that align with them.

 

Our Values:

At milk + honey, we believe in living with intention and purpose, which is why our values shape everything we do. Here are a few values that guide us:

Integrity: We strive to do the right thing, even when no one is looking.

Excellence: We have high standards for ourselves. We’re dedicated to constantly learning and improving across the organization.

Kindness: We exude genuine care to one another.

Inclusiveness: We embrace diversity and inclusion in all of our team, guests, ideas, and partners.

Connection: We view our services as a means to foster a genuine bond with our guests and to the community at large.

These values guide our decisions, help us create meaningful experiences for our guests and employees, and ensure that we stay true to our mission. Learn more about our values at milk + honey here.

 

Conclusion: The Power of Values in Decision-Making

Understanding your values is a powerful tool for living an intentional, balanced, and fulfilling life. By taking the time to reflect on what truly matters to you, you can make better choices, build stronger connections, and create a life that aligns with your deepest aspirations. Whether you’re facing big decisions or small moments, your values will always be there to guide you. 

 

PS: We’re Here To Help

If this year you want to prioritize healing, balance, health, or a something similar, we have a wide selection of holistic wellness services and a program designed to make investing in rest and self-care easy and rewarding. 

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Embrace “Mindful Moments” This Mental Health Awareness Month

May 3, 2024

May is not just about flowers blooming and warmer weather; it’s also Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to prioritize our mental well-being and cultivate a kinder, more compassionate relationship with ourselves. This year, we invite you to join us on a journey of self-discovery and healing as we explore “Mindful Moments” throughout the month.

At milk + honey, we’re thrilled to partner with a diverse group of mental health experts, psychologists, trainers, and healers who are dedicated to providing you with the tools and resources you need to take care of your mental health. Together, we aim to create a supportive community where everyone feels empowered to prioritize their well-being.

Meet Our Mental Health Partners

  1. Angie Jones | Austin, TX
    Angie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Supervisor, specializes in helping adolescents, adults, and couples navigate various challenges, including trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, PTSD, life transitions, and more. With a background spanning community mental health, public schools, anti-human trafficking, and private practice, Angie brings over seventeen years of diverse experience to her work.
  2. Erin Rachel Doppelt | Austin, TX
    Erin is a spiritual psychology + meditation teacher, SXSW-featured, Ivy-educated, 5-Star Podcast host, and believer that the world is a better place when more people are living as their true most authentic selves.
  3. Liz Davis | Austin, TX
    Liz is a clinical hypnotist, energy healer, yoga teacher, and a spiritual guide. Through her healing journey, she has gained the tools and training to support your healing journey. It is her wish to work together to reveal your truth. To grow. To heal. To claim the life you deserve of health, wealth, and happiness.
  4. Mareesa Jackson | Fort Worth, TX
    Mareesa is a yoga instructor, Reiki Master, and Sound Healing Practitioner. Mareesa has been paving her way in the wellness world since 2018. Over the years, she has completed many yoga teacher certifications, laying a strong foundation for understanding the importance of the mind-body connection.
  5. Imani Semien | Houston, TX
    Imani is a yoga instructor, space holder, and Reiki practitioner. Imani is also a mother, wife and educator. As an educator, the stresses of work and motherhood pushed her into mindfulness practices such as meditation, yoga and journaling. Imani now holds space for other women and mothers to find healing within.
  6. Andy Wood | Chicago, IL
    Andy has practiced meditation for nearly 2 decades and decided to further his wellness journey in 2023 by becoming a licensed massage therapist and joining the milk + honey team.
  7. Lauren Mulne | Los Angeles, CA
    Lauren is a Certified Holistic Health Coach & Sound Practitioner who fuses sound healing, mindfulness and meditation, to help individuals improve their health and manage stress. She invites you to deepen your musical connection with sound meditation to heal the mind, body and soul.

Join Us for Healing, Wellness, and Relaxation

Throughout Mental Health Awareness Month, we’ll be hosting a series of events led by our partners. Join us as we embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Together, let’s prioritize our mental well-being and cultivate a life filled with “Mindful Moments.”

SEE EVENTS

At milk + honey, we believe that mental health is a journey, not a destination. Together, let’s take the first step towards a healthier, happier future.

Wellness

Elevate Your Self-Care Experience: How a milk + honey Membership Can Help You Achieve Your New Year Goals

January 29, 2024

 

Making self-care a part of your new year goals is a beautiful commitment to your own well-being and happiness. But have you been keeping that promise to yourself? What have you planned for this year that makes self-care a priority? We want to help, so we have updated our milk + honey membership to help make self-care part of your routine.

  1. Immerse Yourself into a Peaceful Mindset:
    Imagine stepping into a space where the outside world gently fades away and your well-being takes center stage.  With soothing music, soft lighting, and the delightful aroma of essential oils  embrace your senses, setting the stage for the ultimate self-care experience, milk + honey spas are designed to transport you to a state of calmness.

 

  1. Tailored Treatments for Your Unique Needs:
    At milk + honey, we understand that no two individuals are the same. That’s why our expert providers take the time to listen and customize each treatment to your specific needs. From tension-melting massages to brightening facials, there’s a carefully curated selection of services to suit every desire. 

 

  1. Discover the Power of Regular Spa Visits:
    A milk + honey membership is your tool to self-care success throughout the year. Committing to regular visits creates a  space for yourself, providing much-needed respite from life’s demands. With every visit, you’ll emerge feeling lighter, revitalized, and ready to conquer any challenges that come your way.

 

As you embrace the new year with open arms, remember that self-care isn’t just a luxury – it’s a necessity for your overall well-being. When we invest in our physical and mental health, stress hormones drop, confidence rises, and happiness improves. Now that’s something we can all get behind.

Your journey to a happier, healthier you begins here.

Body, Gift Guide, Wellness

Looking For The Perfect Holiday Gift?

November 23, 2022
Spa Gift Certificates

It’s that time of the year again and if you’ve already started holiday shopping, you have a million and one things on your mind.

– How much to budget.

– How to find the perfect gift for your loved ones.

– And of course, where will you get that special gift from.

Holiday shopping can be down-right overwhelming and stressful. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be. Gift certificates are perfect because they give the recipient more freedom to choose exactly what they want, and a milk + honey gift certificate is truly the gift that keeps on giving.

Here’s why:

Holiday Bonus Vouchers
In appreciation of your loyalty we want to show our gratitude through this generous holiday offer. From now through 12/31/22 clients who purchase $500 or more in gift certificates are eligible for bonus vouchers.

  • Clients who purchase between $500-$999 will receive $100 in gift certificate bonus vouchers.
  • Client’s who purchase $1,000 or more will receive $250 in gift certificate bonus vouchers. 

Give the Gift of Health and Wellness
Let’s face it, healthy living isn’t always the easiest thing to achieve when you are juggling everyday life. A gift certificate to milk + honey is not only thoughtful, but beneficial to help with stress levels, better sleep and overall wellness. Gift certificates are great holiday gift options because they make it easy for your loved one to enjoy some well-deserved time to themselves. Giving the gift of health and wellness with a spa gift certificate is a great option for anyone on your holiday list.

So what are you waiting for?

Shop milk + honey gift certificates

Wellness

30 Fun Things To Do At Home Alone

June 7, 2021

It’s no secret that we’re all spinning a lot of plates. Life was moving at warp speed as it was, and then 2020 decided to throw a few curveballs into the mix. We’re all facing new demands on our lives, and balance seems more elusive than ever. In all likelihood, self-care has slipped to the bottom of many of our to-do lists. 

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Wellness

how to reduce the effects of blue light

March 15, 2019

Warby Parker is a beloved eyewear brand that doesn’t just make trendy glasses. They bring the power of vision to those in need, offer in-store eye exams, and work to educate their followers on vision health. So when they asked us to help spread the word of vision health for Save Your Vision Month, we were excited to learn more. But, wait a second–what even is blue light? (Yep, same.) According to HOYA, it comes from the sun, CFL bulbs, LED lightbulbs, and LED screens. If better wellness is on your to-do list, these strategies for reducing exposure to blue light are an easy place to start.

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Living, Wellness

a return to growth + renewal {april 2018}

April 6, 2018

Springtime represents rebirth and renewal — in our surroundings and in ourselves. So, we’re embracing this notion of a season-in-bloom to focus on our love for the earth, practice everyday sustainability, clear out the literal and metaphorical clutter, and to grow our foundational product ingredient knowledge so we can make smart, educated decisions about the daily impact we make on others and on the environment.

Food • for • Thought

What is one thing you can do every day to minimize your environmental footprint?
How can you clean up your beauty routine — one product at a time?
In your home: where do you feel most calm? Where do you feel most chaotic? Why?
What is one small kindness you can do for another person daily? Weekly? Monthly?

 

 

Living, Wellness

maintain + sustain the good in your life

March 1, 2018

As the year progresses, so does our personal journey to detoxify and simplify our lives. With each month, we turn our focus to another crucial element in this process. For March, we will solidify into place the good habits and rituals we’ve identified as the ones that are integral to our daily lives and our daily happiness. How do we maintain and sustain the routines that ground us and, simultaneously, lift us up? How do we continue to do them so that they don’t slowly turn into dreaded chores? Let’s create the space we need to think thoughtfully about the routines we rely on day in and day out. In doing so, we can — and will — optimize our experiences for a happier, healthier life.

 

food • for • thought

What’s one thing you do every day that you wish were simpler?

What’s one thing that brings you joy every day?

How do you keep yourself organized? On time? 

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