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special book sale for when light dawns book for the holiday season

November 30, 2021

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Happy Tuesday friends! Today I am so excited to share that When Light Dawns (the Advent and Christmas Devotional for Lyme patients that I wrote) is on a special sale rate of $5.99 for the paperback version (HERE) and $.99 for the Kindle Version (HERE!)! As we all know, this past year has been difficult, hard, messy, and just painful in many ways for so everyone. My heart though has a special and tender spot for those who are struggling with Lyme Disease in the midst of everything else going on. One of the ways that I wanted to help out was to make the book the cheapest possible so that anyone could have access to it. 

As this holiday season approaches, I am well aware that it can be a very difficult and painful season to face while fighting a serious illness like Lyme Disease. "When Light Dawns" is the first and only Lyme patient specific book for the Advent and Christmas season. Starting with devotional chapters in November, the book features daily reflections that will inspire and give hope to Lyme Warriors. 

Containing a daily reflection & song for each day of the Christmas holiday (from the last week of November through the first week of January), "When Light Dawns" can be used as a simple encouragement to the weary heart or as a guided devotional study. However it is used, "When Light Dawns" will provide encouragement and give new meaning to the popular phrase, "holiday preparations" this season.

If you know a local library, doctors office, or religious community center that would be interested in receiving a donated copy of this holiday devotional to them- would you please send me an email or leave a comment? This book is in several libraries around the world, but I would love to get it into more to give people access to it!

I have one request: if you have read When Light Dawns- would you consider leaving a review for others to know more about this book? It doesn't have to be long, but ANY reviews that help potential future readers learn more about this book would be such an incredible blessing! Reviews are truly a huge thing for authors and your time is truly appreciated! Thank you! (You can leave a review HERE!)

If are not a Lyme patient, but know a Lymie this would be a great gift to give them! If you don't know a Lymie and would still like to help I have a list of Lyme patients who want to purchase this book but due to treatment costs can't afford to do so. If you would like to bless them anonymously please contact me or leave a comment and I will message instructions!! Thank you for your support of not only my books but of Lyme patients around the world!

Thank you again friends! I hope that you have a lovely Tuesday!
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caravan sonnet shoppe cyber sale at teachers pay teachers

November 29, 2021

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Happy Monday friends! I hope that you had a great Thanksgiving and weekend and that the start of your week is going great! Today I am so excited to share that there is a HUGE sale going on over at the Teachers Pay Teachers Caravan Sonnet Shoppe! 

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I have been SO excited about this because as a teacher I well know how important each and every single dollar is because the paychecks are not large! *smiles* So... I am thrilled that y'all are loving these products in the shoppe and that today and tomorrow there is a huge sale to shop! If you are looking for items that are helpful, creative and colorful, and most of all educational head on over!

I also want to take a moment to say thank you for every single purchase that has been made in the shop. My goal is to grow this into a full time business and because I am working incredibly hard behind the scenes to make this happen, I am so grateful for your support! There is a lot that goes into this work and I am LOVING it but I know it wouldn't be possible without YOU. So thank you again for your support of my newest shoppe! If you are looking for additional ways to support the shop- you can simply like and share about the shop! Thank you!!


Thank you again and enjoy shopping the sale! Click HERE to go directly to the shoppe! 
Happy Monday friends!
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young living update and early black friday sale

November 23, 2021

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Happy Tuesday friends! Today I wanted to share a little bit about the young living sale that is going on over at young living! This is an AMAZING sale (30% off many single oils and other promotions) and one that I haven't seen since my time with young living began in 2011. I shared more over on my instagram stories today and wanted to share more here. If you are interested in shopping - check it out soon because it is only while supplies last! Click HERE to go directly to shop! 

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I am sure that some of you like myself have had some wounding experiences with MLM's and the way that people just seem to be after getting money. It is one of the reasons that I don't share much on this site about these products, but I have found some helpful and with this type of sale- if it can help someone I have to share about it! Again- if you are interested click HERE!

Please feel free to ask me any questions! In the meantime I hope you have a wonderful day!
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last day of teaching for this year

November 21, 2021

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 Our story demanded that we change and so we did // donald Miller

There are some posts that you don't envision writing in this space, and yet life in its beautiful mysteries sometimes brings changes you don't expect.

Yesterday was my last day teaching. Two weeks ago some unforeseen circumstances arose and I submitted my resignation to my school and yesterday was my last day. This is due to some extremely personal reasons, but due to the overwhelming support I have received over the years in this space, I want to clarify that it has nothing to do with my past health history. I am (thankfully!!) still Lyme and Cancer Free!

But this past week and these past 48 hours have been an overwhelmingly humbling time as students poured out incredible love, kindness, support, prayers, encouragement, and gifts that has still left me beyond speechless. There are cards and words I will treasure and things that this time has taught me that I won't forget. To my students- thank you. Words fail me thank you thank you thank you.
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this weeks best sellers in the teachers pay teachers caravan sonnet shoppe (november 13th-19th)

November 20, 2021

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 Happy Saturday friends! I hope that you had a great week and that the start of your weekend is going great! Today I thought it would be fun to share what have been the top 5 items that y'all have loved the most from the Caravan Sonnet Shoppe! 

I have been SO excited about all of the additions in this third month of the shoppe being opened and I am I am thrilled that y'all are loving these products! You may be wondering why I am sharing this information and I wanted to share a little background on why:

I am loving using this information to see what products that y'all are liking and buying. I am constantly making new items and creating new things for my classes, but if it is not helpful for another teacher I don't want to waste anyone's time in putting it in the shop. Instead I want to put in the shop things that are helpful, creative and colorful, and most of all educational. 

I also want to take a moment to say thank you for every single purchase that has been made in the shop. My goal is to grow this into a full time business and because I am working incredibly hard behind the scenes to make this happen, I want to share the products that others are finding helpful in case you or a teacher/homeschool mama friend could find them useful also. There is a lot that goes into this work and I am LOVING it but I know it wouldn't be possible without YOU. So thank you again for your support of my newest shoppe! If you are looking for additional ways to support the shop- you can simply like and share about the shop! Thank you!!


Now... onto the top five sellers from this week: 

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1//Economics: International Economics
Price: $2.25
This is a powerpoint/google slides presentation that includes: 
* 10 Powerpoint Slides with colorful and animated sections
If you are an economics teacher this powerpoint/google slide matches the following textbook but could be used in any economics class: 

Economic Systems- Chapter 17

Sections 1-2 and 4: International Markets and Trade

Book: Economics

Publishing Company: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company (2018)

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2//Personal Finance: Savings Accounts: Certificate of Deposit
Price: $2.25

Powerpoint Contains 6 Powerpoint Slides with colorful and animated sections on the basics of Certificate of Deposits.

*Powerpoint can be easily converted into Google Slides for your convenience

**Powerpoint can be edited to fit the needs of your classroom!

Powerpoint contains the following information:

* Certificate of Deposit Definition and Simple Explanation

* How CD's work

* Comparison of CD's vs. Savings Accounts vs. Money Market Accounts

* CD ladders

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3//Middle School Geography: South America Powerpoint
Price: $3.50

*Powerpoint Contains 19 Powerpoint Slides with colorful and animated sections to help a unit on South America come alive for your Middle School students!

*Contains Up to Date (2021) information and facts

*Contains link to YouTube Video to help bring different areas alive

*Contains Pictures - Including a variety of Sources

**Powerpoint can be easily converted into Google Slides for your convenience

This powerpoint contains South America Geography Including:

*Location

*Countries (including a slide on the 2 non-sovereign countries located in South America

*Population

*Rivers

*Rainforests

*Lakes

*Mountain Ranges

*Specific Mountains

*Waterfalls

*"Hand of the Desert"

*Language

*Most Popular Sport (Football)

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4//Personal Finance: College Budget Assignment
Price: $1.00!!!!

*WordDocument Contains 2 worksheet pages to help students prepare for college and their budgets in college! This would be perfect for a junior/senior high school level finance class. This will work perfectly with the Semester Finance Bundle or any of the Personal Finance Resource section!

The college budget project includes the following things for students to accomplish (also hitting many state standard requirements):

* Bank account for college requirements

* Check writing requirement

* College application fees

* Scholarship Applications

* College experience and complete budget requirements listed

* Pick your top school choice and complete budget requirements listed

AND MANY MORE ITEMS....

Document can be edited to fit the needs of your classroom!

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5//Personal Finance: Semester Bundle
Price: $23.75!!!!

This bundle includes ALL of the powerpoint presentations lessons with colorful and animated sections for Personal Finance for an ENTIRE semester!! With over 100 powerpoint presentation pages/slides (117 to be exact!!) you will be ready to have a foundation to teach your personal finance class for a semester!

When I first started teaching personal finance I wasn't even sure where to begin and lots of the materials that were available that could be found (which was extremely limited) seemed out of date and very boring. Creating these resources for my students helped bring this material alive in new ways and these powerpoints will help be a foundation for your semester also!

*Powerpoints can be easily converted into Google Slides for your convenience

**Powerpoints can be edited to fit the needs of your classroom!

This resources includes:

PowerPoint Presentations

Word Document Assignments



There are the 5 top sellers from this week! I am so excited to see as this first month concludes what the top sellers for the month will be! Thank you again for all of your support, for following along in the shop, for your kind reviews, and for purchasing these products!

Looking for the shop? Click HERE! Happy Saturday friends!
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praying through lyme disease german edition announement

November 19, 2021

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It is with great and humble joy that I can now officially share that the final agreements and contracts were signed for #prayingthroughlymedisease to be translated into German!! (Watch a fun and exciting instagram reel about the announcement HERE!)


7 years ago, when the 1st edition of Praying through Lyme Disease was released in 2014 I remember laying in my bed, stunned that my first book was actually in print. I was so sick & bedridden that it seemed unreal. Praying through Lyme Disease the 1st edition will always have a truly special place in my heart... it was my very first book & the timing of it was unique and special. I had just been told by a major & well known medical clinic that there was no hope for my case. I felt that I had already traveled a long & winding journey with this disease but in reality I was just at the beginning stages of this journey.

Oh, I thought I had experienced the worst days of this journey (there were horrific ones that I would like to never repeat again), but I was to find that there were still more difficult & more painful days to come than I could have ever imagined.

But, 7 years later, as my health has returned & this little book continues to make its way around the world (this edition will join translations of Italian, Polish, Spanish, and Arabic)I have tears as my prayers continue to remain it will encourage those in their own dark & painful days.

As I think back to being completely bedridden & having this book go into print 7 years ago I never would have imagined that it would end up where it has. I am truly overwhelmed that there are more & more copies circulating each year as it travels around the globe.

I'm praying for you dear #lymedisease warriors & I trust that you will be praying for me as well as we continue to fight the good fight & walk the journey before us. This journey is difficult, hard, messy, & extremely painful, and yet, can be full of hope as we experience the tender mercy of a faithful God who is walking every step with us. May you experience & know His love in new ways throughout this Lyme Disease journey.

Welcome to the #prayingthroughlyme family German version!!

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Balnea Spa Winter Offerings // Bromont, Canada

November 18, 2021

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Happy Thursday friends! As I shared on Tuesday, I am excited to spend the next two weeks sharing with y'all some recap posts from the trip that I took with my mom to Bromont, Canada 2 years ago! At the time I shared some posts about our trip, but with the way the world changed I didn't get to share everything and so I am excited to revisit this trip and share more! I hope that it encourages you to consider taking a road trip (in part or in whole depending on your circumstances) this autumn and winter to this beautiful place in the world. 
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Happy Monday friends! Today I am excited to share with y'all more about our trip to Balnea Spa that we took last weekend and specifically the offerings and activities that you can do in your time at Balnea Spa. There are so many things that the spa offers that this post is a bit long so go grab a cup of warm tea or a cup of hot coffee, and sit back to read about this cozy luxury spa located in the beautiful city of Bromont, Canada. 

If you are visiting for your first time you will want to bring with you a bathing suit and throw in a good book or magazine (unless you plan to sleep in one of the quiet rooms during your time which is also wonderful!). You can find out more information regarding what to expect on your first visit on the website by clicking HERE. 

As I shared last week I am delighted to share today about the many winter offerings that Balnea has in the spa during the cooler months, so without further waiting, here they are:

Spa Treatments
During my time there I experienced the most lovely massage and it is definitely a service that Balnea Spa offers that I would recommend. As I shared on instagram and have talked about non-stop with everyone I know, it was definitely the best massage I have ever had! 
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After my massage I sat by the fire and sipped yummy blueberry tea and just felt completely relaxed! 

Massage Offerings
There are different types of massages that Balnea Spa offers including traditional massages and specialized Balnea collection massages. The traditional massages that are offered include the Swedish massage, the Californian massage, shiatsu massage, lymphatic drainage massage and a Thai yoga massage (that is done in full clothing). In addition there are athletic massages offered for those who are athletes and are looking for a restorative massage after exercise and also massages for pregnant women. Finally there is a stone fire and ice therapy massage that sounded really intriguing. This massage is a combination of massage with volcanic stones and marble stones and I would imagine that the combination is quite invigorating and relaxing all at the same time. Another massage that sounded interesting was the Kobido massage which is a hybrid of both massage and a facial. This one also really intrigued me to try.

For the Balnea specialty spa massages there was several different kinds and you can read more on the spa's website by clicking HERE.
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Thinness Treatments
Another offering in the spa area is the "thinness" options that include innovative techniques that the spa uses to help bring about muscle tone in addition to releasing and removing toxins. If you are interested in finding out more about these choices you can do so HERE. 

Scrubland Options
Another area of the services that are offered is the "scrubland" area of the spa. These treatments are focused on stimulating the circulation in our bodies while eliminating dead cells. All of the rates in this section of the spa do not include the thermal experience.

This "scrubland" section of the spa was really interesting to read about because there are different types of exfoliation and products that are used. I would suggest trying each one to really find out what works best for your body. *smiles* One of the new scrubs that the spa was offering was a body scrub with verbena and Indian mimosa. This scrub activates the blood circulation and brings a feeling of lightness to it (and includes a glass of mimosa! *smiles*)

Body Wraps
The spa also offers wraps that sounded really interesting. Have y'all done a body wrap before? They have always intrigued me and the ones that were offered at the spa (different choices of essential oils, green tea and herbs, omega three wraps, and even a chocolate option) all sounded really amazing. You can read more about the different choices and package choices HERE. 
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Manicures and Pedicures
Finally another option to experience at the spa is for a manicure and pedicure. Y'all know I love both of these things and this sounded really lovely to try. If we had more time I would have definitely tried the shellac pedicure or the spa pedicure. If you are at the spa and you don't have a lot of time there is the option for an "express pedicure" which sounded really great. 

Mini Spa Treatment Options
As a last note one thing that I really liked was that the spa also offered a bunch of different "mini options" for people to have. These were significantly lower in their cost than other options and so if you are on a strict budget or if you are wanting to try a few different items then this is a really great solution for you! You can get a mini facial treatment, eye care, hair care, or mini care of the feet and hands. Now y'all know that for me I would probably choose one of each thing and be very happy, especially the "mini hair care" option. *smiles*
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Restaurant/Food Options
On site at Balnea Spa there is the option to eat in the Lumami Restaurant or to order (from the same menu) up in the spa lounge. For our lunch we opted to just order from the Spa lounge as we sat on chairs overlooking the beautiful property and for dinner we changed and ate at Lumami. For lunch we had chosen the ham and salad plate and we split it between the two of us. The portions are big and really good so I would definitely recommend this as an option. For dinner we each picked a yummy salad that had the most delicious dressing and sat by the huge picture window that overlooked the lake. No matter where you choose to eat the food you will definitely enjoy it as it is very yummy and tasty.
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Despite the cooler weather and the stone walkways, don't worry... even your bare feet will be thought of here at Balnea as some of the floors are heated! 

Activities Calendar
During all different months (with more offerings in the warmer months) there is an activities calendar that patrons can check out to be part of. You can find the calendar HERE. 

Small Boutique
You can find different things at the spa boutique that you might need for your visit (and to keep after wards), including yoga clothing, sandals, and bathing suits. In addition to this the boutique also has facial and body products for purchase. 
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Thermale Reserve
I discussed the hot tubs last week so I don't want to be repetitive but as a reminder there are some hot tubs that are mandatory silence and then one that allows quiet talking.
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Different Rooms
At Balnea Spa there are a number of different rooms that they offer including three rooms that really intrigued me. These were the silent room, the aquarium room and then the BBC Earth/Movie Room. Each room had a purpose to it and there were a certain number of seats/cushions. Because of the regulations that I was under as to not disturb anyone in these rooms I was unable to get a picture of any of them but they were definitely intriguing and spending time in each room was unique.
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As I stated last week, it was truly the most lovely day at Balnea Spa and I can't recommend it enough to anyone who might be interested. It is such a lovely experience and you will come away rejuvenated and relaxed. Please let me know if you have any questions, I am happy to answer them! I will be writing and sharing more next week about our time at the Balnea Spa so if there is anything specific you are curious about, please don't hesitate to ask!

A huge thank you to Balnea Spa for the complimentary stay and experience to stay at Le Pleasant Hotel, experience the Balnea Spa, and the delicious meals and massage on site. ALL opinions are my own. #partner #ad 
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11 tips to save money with coffee // personal finance powerpoint //caravan sonnet shoppe

November 17, 2021

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Happy Monday friends! I am so excited to share with y'all a new product that went into the caravan sonnet shoppe at teachers pay teachers this morning! This is a resource for personal finance teachers at the high school or college level. 

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If you would like to go directly to this resource you can click HERE!

According to Yahoo! Finance, buying a $4 cup of coffee/latte each day will have you spending $1460 by the end of the year! Most students are not aware of how this affects their budget and this simple and yet powerful powerpoint can bring this topic alive!

This powerpoint contains 3 different slides with colorful and animated sections, youtube video link, and can be the basis of great discussion in your classroom. The powerpoint can be used in powerpoint or can be easily converted into Google Slides for your convenience.

This resource covers a variety of topics including: 

* Facts about coffee and your budget

* 7 Unusual Facts about Coffee (YouTube Video)

* 11 Ways to save money in regards to coffee

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The cost of the powerpoint is only $1.00 (!!) and can be used every year for your classroom needs!

If you would like to purchase this powerpoint you can find it HERE! Thank you so much for all of your support of the shoppe! If you would like to check out the shoppe you can find it HERE!

Thank you so much for all of your support of my shoppe! This has been an incredible blessing and you are making this possible!!

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Balnea Spa // Bromont, Canada

November 16, 2021

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Happy Tuesday friends! I am excited to spend the next two weeks sharing with y'all some recap posts from the trip that I took with my mom to Bromont, Canada 2 years ago! At the time I shared some posts about our trip, but with the way the world changed I didn't get to share everything and so I am excited to revisit this trip and share more! I hope that it encourages you to consider taking a road trip (in part or in whole depending on your circumstances) this autumn and winter to this beautiful place in the world. 
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Happy Monday friends! Today I am so excited to share with y'all a wonderful place that I discovered and experienced this past weekend, the Balnea Spa in Bromont Canada. It was absolutely incredible and as I shared with my instagram community, I can't recommend enough a visit to this cozy luxury place.

Today I am excited to share a bit more about Balnea Spa and then answer any questions that you may have! So sit back and grab a cup of tea or coffee and plan to be inspired by a truly charming place located in a wonderful city in Canada.
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As mentioned above, Balnea Spa is located in Bromont, Canada which is an easy 1 and 1/2 hour trip east from Montreal or West from Sherbrooke. If you are coming from upstate Vermont or New York (like we were) then it will take approximately 1 and 1/2 hours to 2 hours depending on border crossing times. The drive over to Bromont was absolutely beautiful and you can see more from my story highlights entitled "balnea" by clicking HERE. 
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For our stay we were graciously given the opportunity to stay at Le Pleasant Hotel which was located in Sutton, approximately 20 minutes south of Balnea Spa. Le Pleasant Hotel is a partner with Balnea and an option of a place to stay if you are looking to stay outside the Bromont area.
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We arrived at Balnea Spa shortly before the noon hour and immediately were impressed by the wide expanse of beautiful property and the modern sleekness that the buildings had. As we walked up the stairs to the check in reception area we could already feel ourselves relaxing amidst the cozy luxury ambiance.

Immediately we knew that we had arrived at a place of quality that had thought through details for clients who were coming. The space for the check in and reception is set apart from the actual spa, allowing the integrity of the quiet space in the actual spa and reserve thermale to be kept. 
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After checking in we proceeded down to the changing area/shower area so that we could get into our comfortable clothes and bathing suits and our soft white robes that each of the patrons wear. Even the choice of the white robe color brought a soothing aspect and atmosphere to the day. 
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After we changed we headed upstairs to the spa and lounge area where I checked in for my spa appointment and my mom relaxed in the lounge area.
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I had made a massage appointment and I will be honest that I was feeling a bit hesitant. With my long years of illness my body is very sensitive and I was hesitant that a massage appointment would be the best idea. Y'all know I love massages, and love the health benefits but I was a bit hesitant to experience a massage in this new place. Honestly y'all I could not have been farther from feeling the way things would be. It was hands down the BEST massage of my life and so incredibly wonderful.

Ivan, my massage therapist listened to my concerns and expressly followed my demands and needs about what areas that I wanted to be concentrated on. He admitted that it was a much "different" massage than he had ever done, but I expressed how grateful I was that he was willing to concentrate on the areas that I was wanting therapeutic massage for. 
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After I was finished with the massage I came out to meet my mom in the lounge area and we split a light lunch and enjoyed some yummy tea and water before relaxing more in the day. 
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We ended up spending the rest of the afternoon just relaxing in the quiet. It was simply beautiful and absolutely gorgeous and wonderful.
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One of the really neat things that Balnea Spa does is provide an opportunity to "escape" in a variety of different ways to promote ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation. In addition to the thermal reserves there is also the rule that phones/cameras are not allowed. There is no service and it was wonderful to see people truly in the moment, not distracted by their phones. (I was allowed to use my phone and camera to discreetly take the photos that you see here in this blog post and on instagram but had to limit the amount of photos out of respect for those around me enjoying the spa.)
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Several of the hot tubs and areas on site are also quiet areas with no talking or very low voice talking. My mom and I both walked away commenting that in our fast paced and "loud" world, this was a beautiful thing to experience. The quiet was truly healing and one of the lovely parts of the spa experience.
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I loved experiencing Balnea Spa with my mom and it made a really perfect "mother and daughter" getaway which I would recommend!
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It was also neat to see people with friends, those who came solo or those who were on dates experiencing the spa. It was obvious in looking around that each person, no matter if they came alone or with someone else was truly enjoying their time at Balnea Spa.
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As our day came to a close at Balnea Spa we went back and changed and gathered our belongings before heading to Lumami for our dinner. We each picked a yummy salad that had the most delicious dressing and sat by the huge picture window that overlooked the lake. As darkness fell we commented again about what a perfect day it had been and how much we are looking forward to returning in the future.
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It was truly the most lovely day at Balnea Spa and I can't recommend it enough to anyone who might be interested. It is such a lovely experience and you will come away rejuvenated and relaxed. 
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Please let me know if you have any questions, I am happy to answer them! I have written a post about all of the specific offerings that Balnea Spa has which you can find HERE!

A huge thank you to Balnea Spa for the complimentary stay and experience to stay at Le Pleasant Hotel, experience the Balnea Spa, and the delicious meals and massage on site. ALL opinions are my own. #partner #ad 
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