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Back to School With SpaFinder Wellness

Thursday, July 25, 2013



So here we are, midway through summer and the often dreaded return of school days looming on the horizon. The countless trips to the pool, theme park, ice cream parlour, it's all been fun, no doubt. But is has likely left some parents with little time to just chill. And by 'some', I'm referring to me. Even when I'm not running about shuttling the kids to soccer or piano lessons, it has proven to be quite difficult to find the ever elusive 'me time' so many moms and dads long for.

Summer vacation is without a doubt my most favourite time of the year. It provides us teachers a time to reflect, re-energize and renew our passion for the profession before starting another school year. With two children of my own, however, I spend most of the summer running Camp Mom and keeping up with the ol' blog. When do I get a vacation, you ask? Well, if I pack up the kids for a weekend getaway chez mes parents, that's about as good as it gets. Don't get me wrong. They run the best bed-and-breakfast that only grandparents can afford to their direct descendents. And I always feel a huge weight has been lifted from my shoulders when I'm there. Yet, sometimes, I simply yearn to be alone with me, myself and I.

SpaFinder Wellness understands the desire to feel happy and healthy, and the undeniable need to relieve stress, and find balance. Dedicated to sharing inspiration, experiences, and information to help you find and share your personal path to wellness, SpaFinder.ca has made it easy to locate and book spa, wellness, yoga, Pilates, weight loss, fitness, and salon services at various locations across the country. You can also purchase SpaFinder Wellness Gift Cards - the gift every teacher everyone wants (and needs!) and the only spa and wellness gift card accepted at over 20,000 locations around the globe.



Recognizing that it's time for your vacation, SpaFinder.ca has offered up a $50 SpaFinder Wellness gift card to one of my readers here on Toronto Teacher Mom. That is enough to take advantage of the "Love Yourself" Mondays pedicure deal at The Briars Resort & Spa or 30 Days of Yoga at 889 Yoga + Wellness Spa right here in Toronto. 


To be eligible to win, you must be a resident of Canada and will need to submit your entries via the Raflecopter form below.

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67 COMMENTS

  1. Jen C AKA Justice SadieJuly 25, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    I would Use it at Swizzle sticks in Calgary for a Massage and a Mani/ Pedi and Facial! That would be Heaven

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  2. Sweet PandaJuly 25, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    I would like to go to Novo Spa in Toronto for a facial!

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    1. Diana MancusoJuly 25, 2013 at 1:08 PM

      I have never been there but would love to check it out, too.

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  3. AnonymousJuly 25, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    the Iron Lab provides personal training
    jan

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  4. AnonymousJuly 25, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    The Spa at The Old Mill would be great for my mom as she is in Oakville (though lots of Oakville choices). Lots of choices for GTA folks for sure.

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  5. Tricia CooperJuly 25, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    I would love a massage. When I visited SpaFinder.ca I just plunked in my postal code and it showed me all the spas in my immediate area! Cool!

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  6. Shari KJuly 25, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    I'd love to try Yorkville Salon and Spa.

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  7. JeannieJuly 25, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    I would like to go to the le petit spa in vancouver.

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  8. Annie1July 25, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    I'd love to visit the Awakening Wellness Centre here in Victoria!

    Rafflecopter Name is Anne Taylor

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  9. UnknownJuly 25, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    Spa Smart Winnipeg...mobile massage services...how wonderful for me as I can not drive!

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  10. Jay TeeJuly 25, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    I'd like to try a facial.

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  11. Jackiekatie1105July 25, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    Id get a massage

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  12. sarah sarJuly 25, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    I'd love to get a facial and massage at Elle Spa in Toronto!

    texan_michael AT yahoo DOT com

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  13. Natalie TJuly 25, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    I'd like to visit the Spa at The Old Mill Inn for a massage.

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  14. Rachelle TJuly 25, 2013 at 10:11 PM

    I'd like to receive a lesson in makeup application at Pure + simple (Eglinton).

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  15. Andrew Pham (apham17)July 25, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    I could use a massage (never been!)

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  16. Tammy DalleyJuly 25, 2013 at 10:55 PM

    I would send my bestie to Ahava Day Spa in Edmonton!!!

    Tammy Dalley

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  17. SGJuly 25, 2013 at 11:54 PM

    I'd like to try Spa Divine in Port Moody.

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  18. Suzie BJuly 26, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    I would like to try the Urban Oasis Mineral Spa in WPG

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  19. doreen lamoureuxJuly 26, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    I would love to try the Medical Spa in Secret Garden Spa at Prince of Wales
    DOREEN LAMOUREUX

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  20. SimmyJuly 26, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    I'd like to get a pedicure in Ottawa

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  21. UnknownJuly 26, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    WOW! I would definitely love to use it for a Top Deal in Toronto. At the Spa Intercontinental they have a special, Buy a Facial (yes please) and receive a Free Manicure or Pedicure. After Baby #2 comes, I will definitely want some more pampering LOL

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  22. flowerchildJuly 26, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    I would love to get a pedicure
    thanks

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  23. Yan DengJuly 26, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    like to try Le petit spa since i live in that area.

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  24. Janice MJuly 27, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    Barre Beautiful in TO has some great reviews!

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  25. spikeJuly 27, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    This is a sweet offering - Book a 60 minute facial or longer and recieve a complimentary On the Go Manicure or Pedicure @ the Spa InterContinental® Toronto Centre

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  26. Belinda MJuly 27, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    I would like to give the Eyebrow and Lash Tinting a try

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  27. Karla SJuly 28, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    I have never been to a spa! I would like to get a pedicure and manicure!
    (Karla Sceviour)

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  28. UnknownJuly 28, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    i would go to the Urban Oasis Mineral Spa in Winnipeg.

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  29. Caryn sJuly 28, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    I would like to try a treatment at the Hair Free Laser Institute in calgary.

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  30. Kristi R.July 28, 2013 at 10:27 PM

    Apparently there's a mobile spa service in Thunder Bay that I never knew about.

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  31. Hide C.July 28, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    I would like to get a massage and Massage Addict- Moncton sounds like a great place for one!

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  32. Cathy CJuly 28, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    I would have a massage It is my favourite spa thing to do and I am so overdue for a spa day!

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  33. lelalaccJuly 29, 2013 at 11:30 PM

    I'd love to try out the The Spa InterContinental Toronto Centre - looks gorgeous.

    entering in rafflecopter as jen s.

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  34. ReneJuly 30, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    Aesthetica Spa is right down the road from me - that would be perfect and I would totally get a pedi!

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  35. NicJuly 31, 2013 at 12:18 AM

    I would love to have a massage at the Elmwood spa and get the whole spa experience!

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  36. Nancy TJuly 31, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    I would love to visit the Briars!

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  37. Susan MargaretJuly 31, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    The Bella Spa in Waterloo sounds awesome!

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  38. Lisa BolducJuly 31, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    i would go to the Premier Salons - at the Bay ottawa

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  39. SydneyAugust 1, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    I would like to try out The Spa InterContinental® Toronto Centre.

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  40. UnknownAugust 3, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    I would like to try out Sophia Hair Studio & Aesthetics Boutique.

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  41. tobyhirAugust 4, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    Strada Personal Spa
    445 Stradbrook Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0J7 for a little pampering! :)

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  42. stacey dempseyAugust 4, 2013 at 10:46 PM

    I would love to go to the Maffeo Salon and Day Spa in Nanaimo and get one of their massages it looks like they have numerous types to choose from, even scalp massages and those feel sooo good

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  43. UnknownAugust 5, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    Get a $100 gift card for $90

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  44. pinksuzanneAugust 6, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    SwizzleSticks SalonSpa in Calgary has a great deal on pedicures for 75 dollars

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  45. RanaeAugust 7, 2013 at 3:11 AM

    I need a pedicure. I'm near Edmonton and it shows lots of locations close to me :)

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  46. TashaAugust 7, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    I would love to go to the Ahava Day Spa in Edmonton for a massage!

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  47. mariaAugust 8, 2013 at 1:50 AM

    I would try the Premier Salons. They have them at The Bay and Sears

    billiondollarprincesss@hotmail.com

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  48. UndomesticgirlAugust 9, 2013 at 11:29 PM

    I'd take a yoga class at Breathing Room Yoga Studio and Cafe for sure! (kristy S)

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  49. SkeesAugust 11, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    Posh Pedicure Lounge in London.

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  50. Bee W BedardAugust 11, 2013 at 9:41 PM


    Urban Oasis Mineral Spa

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  51. michelle tremblettAugust 12, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    I would use it at Kur hair salon in Kitchener, for a long over due hair cut :)

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  52. murielAugust 12, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    a massage would be great in toronto

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  53. UnknownAugust 12, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Reflexology & Shiatsu Service of Toronto, would be perfect!

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  54. UnknownAugust 12, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    I am heading back to my classroom in September and would definitely use this at White Oaks a couple of weeks in to the school year when I start to feel stressed out again!

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  55. MichelleAugust 12, 2013 at 11:38 PM

    I would like to get a facial

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  56. bellzAugust 12, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    Lanos Wellness and Spa in brampton I have heard amazing things about them

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  57. JenniferAugust 13, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    I would love to get either a facial or a body scrub, as I haven't tried either before!

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  58. UnknownAugust 14, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    Having a facial is my favorite Spa treatment. I try to look after my skin and it is such a fab relaxing hour!

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  59. Madame AielloAugust 15, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Dying to try Calm Waters Spa which isn't far from me, but I've never been!

    Fingers crossed for a stress-free back to school!

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  60. AnonymousAugust 19, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    If I won I'd use this at Urban Oasis Mineral Spa in Winnipeg! With 5 kids I am quite overdue for a spa day!

    http://www.spafinder.ca/Spa/17566-Urban-Oasis-Mineral-Spa

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  61. ErinAugust 20, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    The Sparklebalm Healing Massage looks great!

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  62. RebbyAugust 21, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    I would use the gift card a Bodhi Tree Hot Yoga in Calgary!!

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  63. Ms.M from TeachingisagiftAugust 21, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    I would love to visit the Rain Spa on Sheppard Ave. and get an aromatherapy massage. I am a teacher as well, and the summer has been a difficult one. My mother passed away in early July, and I have been caring for my disabled brother. Trying to find a place in a group home for him has been a challenge. I could use some de-stressing right about now!
    Sidney

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    1. Diana MancusoAugust 21, 2013 at 6:32 PM

      Oh, Sindney... I am so sorry for your loss and for the difficult situation you currently find yourself in. Sending you some positive vibes.

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