My son's end of the school year party in second grade, (7 years ago as he is now getting ready to go into high school). The great teachers in the backround are Mrs. Sousa and Mrs. Brum. THANK YOU!

I wish I had a photo of some of my favorite teachers over the years, but as I was reflecting on my Father's Day Blog this month, I realized that I had forgotten to mention a huge group of people who deserve rememberance, often unsung heros . OUR TEACHERS. This is why I am offering a special idea for them this upcoming month of June, but starting today.

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(My son, Michael and my Dad)

Spas and men, sometimes, the perception for our men does not warrant a first time visit.  I like to compare it to my first trip to the barber shop with my son. I felt like a big bright ball of estrogen trying to fit in amongst all of the testosterone sitting on the chairs waiting for their 15 minute hair cut. The fit at alayne white spa is much easier if you can get the nervous dad to take the first step and walk through the door,though and usually the first step is the very kind gift card he gets for Fathers Day.

Don’t get me wrong, we have a lot of men who are totally comfortable coming to either of our spa locations, the services they get are facials, pedicures, reflexology and, of course, massages.All are great choices for their first time coming and based on the feedback we get regularly, they are so happy they have found us once you get them in there. For Father’s Day this year, I recommend a few treatments.

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Is time accelerating or am I just getting older and it all seems to be so precious? This photo is from our 10th annual holiday preview with some great clients and friends... l-r alayne, linda, val, elaine and gina (the famous pedicure goddess)I can't believe that it has been 10 years since we opened the first alayne white spa in Bristol. We have been blessed with a growing business, great clients and the most divine team of women I am fortunate to have in my company, literally and figuratively.

I have noticed lots of things in this wacky economy over the last few years, but most has been positive so these are the things I wish to share with you as we leap into 2012 for more adventures, more hopes, and a sense of newness that the blessings of a new year always brings. Read on for my thoughts on aging, life, spa, women and the joys of growth when we are conscious, truthful and coming from a place of clear intention.

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Some additions in my world this year have grown me and taken me to places in my psyche that I embrace and I wanted to share some of them, perhaps one or two may strike a chord for this upcoming new year or give you a chance to reflect on this past year. As I often say, take what feels great and leave the rest for some other time when it may speak to you.

First of all since Beauty is my business, I'll start here. What is beauty anyway?

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December promotions are on their way, but I thought while we are patiently waiting for them to appear, I would share some December thoughts. Is life accelerating as I get older? It sure feels this way. Read on for my thoughts and I hope your holidays are calm and enjoyable.
By the way, we now have our super cute holiday t shirts in and we have added umbrellas and really great travel mugs with some sassy quotes from none other than Mae west and Bette Davis. The mugs should be in next week, but the umbrellas and shirts are in. Enjoy life, and have a stunning and magical 2012.

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