Happy birthday to us!
We turn eight today — but it seems like yesterday that we opened our doors in the 2nd St. District.
Now, three locations later, we have you to thank for our continued success. {Thank you!}
Are you a regular visitor to milk + honey spa or SALON by milk + honey? Looking to up the ante on your spa and salon “game”? Enjoy discounted services and other bonuses by purchasing Treatment Series or becoming a milk + honey Member. How it works:
| Treatment Series | Membership | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Prepay for a pack (4 or 6) of the treatment of your choice. | Annual commitment to enjoy a treatment once per month. |
| Savings on Services | 10% savings | 15% savings, and additional discounts may be available if you prepay for the entire year. |
| Payment | Prepay for the entire series. | Your credit card is automatically charged each month. |
| Expiration | Series expires one year after purchase. | Monthly treatments must be used within 60 days of accruing. |
| VIP Points | Earn VIP points on the cost of the treatment series. | Earn VIP Points on the cost of the Membership. Earn bonus VIP points for prebooking your services. We’ll call you by the 15th of the month to help remind you to schedule your treatment if you haven’t done so yet. (Members earn double VIP points for qualified gift certificate and retail product purchases. |
What else do you need to know?
Memberships are for Spa Partisans who want to enjoy our spas and salons on a monthly basis. Any milk + honey treatment may be turned into a membership. You will be entitled to one treatment per month, billed automatically (you choose the billing date). milk + honey Memberships may be put on hold after 6 months. You may even add gratuity to your plan so you can breeze in and float out without ever having to reach for your pocketbook.
Call us at 512.236.1115 to schedule a treatment and opt into a treatment series and a milk + honey membership.
Beauty, DIY, Green, Living
Try This: DIY Sugar Scrub by milk + honey’s Founder Alissa Bayer
December 30, 2013
With the holidays winding down, and the New Year on the horizon, there’s no better way to welcome a fresh start with a clean-skin slate. milk + honey’s founder Alissa Bayer shared her own at-home, DIY sugar scrub recipe with Elizabeth St., and we’re pretty sure this easy-to-make exfoliant falls directly under the “clean slate” category.
All you’ll need to make this delicious (and effective) scrub is: raw, organic coconut oil, brown sugar, regular sugar, and honey.
As a rule of thumb, winter temps and holiday indulgence don’t mesh well where perfect skin is concerned. Luckily, we love a good loop hole, and this is a really, really good one.
Commit this equation to memory:
Ultrasonic Treatment + Cosmedix Pure Enzymes + drinking (lots of) water = healthy, pretty, smooth skin.
What does it all do?
The Ultrasonic Treatment employs high-frequency vibration to gently exfoliate dead-skin cells for a cleaner, healthier complexion sans redness, swelling, and irritation commonly associated with microdermabrasion. It diminishes wrinkles and fine lines by stimulating the production of collagen and elastin; it aids in penetrating topical skin products beyond the epidermis through Sonophoresis.
Cosmedix Pure Enzymes This gentle, exfoliating mask harnesses the natural power of cranberry enzymes and lactic acid to scrub away facial impurities and de-congest blocked pores. As active ingredients exfoliate, protect, and revitalize the skin, potent, oil-free moisturizers add a dewy softness to blemish-prone skin.
Written by guest editor and milk + honey licensed massage therapist, Matt Walker
I love the holidays, but let’s face it, they can be pretty overwhelming. With the trifecta of Thanksgiving, Yuletide festivities, and New Year’s Eve in our midst, it’s inevitable that we get sucked in, overrun, depleted, lifted, and celebrated. Regardless of where you’re at in this spirited procession, you’ll want to take care of the “basics,” as in, first and foremost, take care of yourself. This also means that it’s a really good idea to keep things in perspective, and when all else fails, take refuge (or you know, a night off).
Here are some other life reminders — trust me, we all need a little call to action, and this is mine to you.
Have a self-care plan, one that embraces moderation:
- Try hard to get in about eight hours of sleep — here’s what’s in it for you.
- Daily movement is key. Or if an everyday schedule doesn’t work, try for 30 minutes of intense exercise a couple times a week.
- Whole, nutritiously dense foods with a minimum of ingredients, such as vegetables and meats present the most reliable pre-prescription for health.
- Be merry. That’s a given.
- Always get home safely.
And when you know “moderation” might not be in the cards for your night out, be honest with yourself.
- Know when you intend on pushing past your limits, and under which conditions.
- Avoid sugary treats and alcohol until sundown.
- Try to clear part of your day after the company party.
- Carpool or take a cab home on the nights you plan on over-indulging.
We can all lose a grip on things, especially when the holiday energy is high. Remember: a little perspective goes a long way. No holiday — no day, for that matter — has to be perfect. So, be thankful for the time you’re spending with family and friends. Count your blessings.
When all else fails, it’s time to take refuge:
- Move a little slower.
- Savor quiet time.
- Go outside.
- Cross something off your list without doing it, and go do something for yourself instead.
- Stay home.
- Schedule a massage.
- Visit a sauna.
- Meditate.
- Pray.
In the grand scheme of things, the holidays punctuate our daily lives, helping us to reaffirm those very things we would cherish everyday if the ideal were actual. It’s the best time of year to reflect, rejoice, and recharge for the year ahead.
Happy holidays, everyone!
Image: ABC Studios
Some hard and fast holiday deadlines (ahem, Dec. 25!) lie ahead, so here’s what you need to know about milk + honey’s last-minute shipping.
If you place your order by Saturday, Dec. 21 before 10 a.m. and the final destination is an Austin address, the package should arrive via standard shipping by Dec. 24.
If you live outside of Austin, standard shipping on orders before Saturday, Dec. 21 does not guarantee a pre-Christmas arrival. To ensure the order is received by the 24th, you should choose of overnight delivery, pick up the gift certificate in store, or purchase an instant gift certificate online.
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Any orders placed on Monday, Dec. 23 before 10 a.m. by FedEx overnight is the only option that will ensure a pre-Christmas delivery; standard shipping does not guarantee a pre-Christmas arrival time.
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We cannot guarantee delivery before Christmas Day on any orders placed on Monday, Dec. 23 after 10 a.m. To avoid any issues, you can also order our instant gift certificates, phone in an order for pick-up, or stop into any of our three locations.
Pro tip: our Arboretum Market location has the shortest lines!
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**If you have any additional questions, or need help placing an order, feel free to stop by any of our three locations or call 512.236.1115.**
Whether it’s holiday party-perfect hair you seek, or an entirely different look you crave (in honor of the New Year, of course), our new DreamCatchers extensions are just the thing. Here’s why, in five succinct reasons.
- Micro-cylinder™ technology. Translation? Each hair extension is clean, easy, and non-damaging.
- Efficiency. The time you spend in the chair is significantly less than with other extension options. Expect two to three hours (max!) for a full-head application.
- Low-Key Maintenance. For a return adjustment, the visit runs approximately one hour. And you’re out the door!
- High Quality. DreamCatchers only uses 100% selected human hair, with a luster and shine that never fades.
- Competitive Pricing. Not only are the extensions reusable, the pricing is competitive. Volume touch-ups start at $125, regular touch-ups at $500, and a full-head application is $1000. Did we mention the required consultation is complimentary? That way, you know what you’re getting way before you have to sign at the dotted line.
Okay, okay. We’re going to cheat a little — here are three more visual reasons you should call 512.236.1115 to book your consultation at our Downtown location ASAP.
Photos courtesy of DreamCatchers
There’s no time like right now to share our version of “The 12 Days of Christmas.” Consider it the twelve reasons why you should gift milk + honey this holiday season…
The 12 Days of milk + honey
It’s a zero-calorie treat.
We exclusively carry Cosmedix and Results Rx.
m + h gift certificates never expire. Never.
Earn VIP points, which count toward earning $40 in milk money.
VIP points and gift certificates can be used at any of our three locations.
What’s that? Points and gift certificates can be used for any service or product, too? Yes!
Special holiday packages are priced to enjoy.
Stocking stuffers? We’ve got those too.
Our m + h team can help you pick out gifts for everyone on your list.
m + h was voted one of Austin’s Best Places to work. You’re in good, happy hands.
Our new all-organic bath & body products are perfect for unwinding post-shopping.
Shop local. Duh.
Good things come in small packages, and these mini-sized items are no exception to the rule.
milk + honey lip scrub ($12)
Great Bean Chocolate (available in-store)
Emi Jay Fabric Hair Ties (available in-store)
Need more ideas? Head over here right now.
Good luck and happy holidays!
Gift gratification comes easy with a little milk + honey thrown into the mix — and you know what? She deserves it. Luxe spa treatments, the ultimate retreat packages, and the detox steam and body massage are crowd-pleasers for every lady on your list. And that’s just the beginning.
The Woman Who Loves Her Beauty Products Needs . . . to meet our new line of bath and body products.
The Woman Who Has Been Good All Year Long Needs . . . the Holiday Ultimate Retreat Gift Certificate ($499).
The Woman Who Works 24/7 Needs . . . the Detox Steam + Body Massage ($175).
The Woman Who’s Expecting Needs . . . the Pre-Natal Massage ($130).
The Woman Who Loves a Pedicure Needs . . . to try our Lux Pedicure (starting at $70). There’s no going back.
The Woman Who Hates to Wear Makeup Needs . . . the Ultrasonic Facial ($135).
Available In-Store Only . . .
Clarisonic | Kevin Murphy | KOBO Candles | Revitalash Holiday Gift Box
Need more ideas for her? No problem. Go here now.
Good luck and happy holidays!
