the best thing i've ever won

Last Christmas I attended an open house at a place called Elements Theraputic Massage. They offer a massage membership where you get one 55 minute massage a month at the reasonable rate of $59. You can also buy more massages at that discounted rate. If you don't use it one month, it carries over to the next.

Anyway, I entered a drawing and ended up winning a year's worth of monthly massages! That's right--every month since last December (except for two that I missed--boo hoo) I go in for 55 minutes of bliss. There are a number of therapists there--you can move around and find the best one for you.

I have loved every minute of it and am so sad that my year is coming to an end. If you have the financial means, I highly recommend signing up for a membership! The massage is way better than any I've received at a salon and the price is much lower as well.

Here is their website: touchofelements.com. They are located in Eden Prairie, off 169 and Pioneer Trail.

a plum deal

Go to plumdistrict.com in the next 7 hours and sign up for online cooking school! I signed up and am super excited. I unfortunately lack the most basic of skills--how to cook chicken, how to saute veggies, how to bake bread. I am looking forward to trying this out. $50 for a whole year's worth of access to the content!

for sale!

I am selling a pair of Skechers Shape-ups. I wore them just a few times on the treadmill--they look brand new! They are size 9, colors are gray and pink. I joined the barefoot revolution (more on that later) and no longer need these. I'm asking for $50 which is over half off! They retail for $109 right now. Could be a good Christmas gift for someone?