hey bay + Zeel Massage Giveaway!
Hi friends! How are you doing? Happy almost-Friday! I have a giveaway coming atcha today, and another one tomorrow! Read on for the deets to win a free massage from my friends at Zeel.
Yesterday, we got to spend another day with Michele and Dave + their kiddos before they hit the road back to Phoenix. The weather was in the high 70s, which made it perfect for a bay day.
We went down to Mission so the kids could swim, build sand castles, and race between the playground and the water.
Miss P had lots of fun hanging out under the Sport-brella. She is turning into quite the little beach baby! She isn’t a fan of the water -neither am I. It’s freezing.- but loves the sand in her toes.
As always, Liv had a blast. It was the perfect way to spend a day: playing in the water and hanging out with wonderful friends.
After our bay day, we stopped for lunch to-go from Mitch’s Seafood. If you’re in San Diego, or are visiting, YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS. It’s a cute little spot, tucked away (right by Point Loma Seafoods, which we also love), and everything is based off what the boats bring in that day. The Pilot had some insane crab and avocado toast,
while I got the fish tacos with grilled wild sea bass and wild shrimp.
They were, hands down, the best fish tacos I’ve ever had. I can’t wait to go back and take the fam next time they’re here.
Yesterday was one of those dreamy days which felt like a vacation after how the week began. (Thankfully we got all of our car issues sorted out!)
The best way to end a day, a massage AT HOME, from a fantastic massage therapist.
(The rest of this post is sponsored by Zeel and includes an awesome giveaway opportunity.)
When my friends at Zeel reached out to see if I’d be interested in trying out their services, I was pretty excited to check it out. I’m a huge fan of massages, not only because I’m a “physical touch” person and they’re so calming, but I also love them for the recovery benefits. When I’m training for a race or hitting the weights hard, I find that massages dramatically help reduce soreness. If you’re physically active or feel job or life-related ailments (I’m not hunched over at all typing this post… oops), they can help to stretch tight muscles and release tension.
There are a few things that make Zeel stand out from regular spa massages:
-You get to enjoy your massage in the comfort of your own home. I found this aspect to be extra relaxing, because sometimes I feel frantic driving to an appointment if I’m running late, which drastically reduces the Zen factor. Also, the commute can be a deal-breaker if you’re short on time. With Zeel, an hour massage is really an hour, so you don’t have to include time out of your day driving to your treatment. For us, this worked out exceptionally well because the Pilot could hang out with the kiddos during my treatment, and I could play with the girls during his massage. If we would have booked massages at a nearby spa, it would have been around 4 hours out of our day instead of 2. Wins all around.
-You can book a treatment after hours, when spas aren’t open. This is amaaaaazing if you want to book a treatment right before bed. After a massage, I’m in an unproductive fog of happiness anyway, so this is BRILLIANT.
-The app is so easy to use. You input what type of massage you’d like, if you’d prefer a male or female therapist, and the duration.
The signal goes out to the available therapists and someone will accept your appointment. All you have to do is have a pair of sheets and pillowcase ready to go, and they bring everything else (including the table) with them.
Katie was our massage therapist, and she was amaaaaazzing. I got a deep tissue massage (and she made the extreme tightness in my neck disappear) and the Pilot had a Swedish massage. Since we liked her so much, we marked her as “prioritize” on the app, so if she’s available next time we book, we can request her.
My friends at Zeel kindly offered a free massage for a lucky reader friend! We could all use a little extra relaxation, right? 🙂 Simply enter via the widget below.
Also, use this link to get $25 off your first massage if you decide to try it out!
Ready, set, go! The lucky winner will be chosen Sunday night at midnight EST and announced Monday am.
Have a wonderful day!
xoxo
Gina
Sponsored in partnership with Zeel. To participate, I also received a complimentary massage (we purchased the Pilot’s massage). Thank you so much for supporting this little blog.
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Yoga class is my time to relax – I haven’t been going as regularly recently due to being busy, but I see it as my time to chill out, disconnect, and not think about stuff.
Aside from massages, I think going for a jog can be very relaxing.
Acupuncture is my relaxing time!
This looks so cool and a massage awesome!!
Bubble bath! Not complete without a rewind candle, good book, and glass of wine!
I follow you on Instagram
I follow Zeel!
I read to relax
Massages are the best best way to relax
Going on walks, eating good snacks, biking, reading
I actually get massages to relax! Otherwise, workouts are my go to stress release!
A massage would be amazing!!
Cardio
I love being near the water- at a beach or by the lake!
I follow zeel on instagram
I follow you on instagram
Music and a glass of wine!
I loveeee massages! As a PhD student, I rarely have the time to go get them so this would be amazing! To relax, I typically workout, nap, hike, or cuddle!
A deep tissue massage has so many health benefits. I know I should make them a priority. Here is to having a massage soon! xo Lauren
I’m running in my first half marathon next week. A message right now would be dreamy!
I just had a baby, 7 weeks ago, so this would be the perfect way to relax and reward myself as a first time mom. I love massages and working out as a way to relax and relieve stress. This would be a wonderful way to appreciate myself!
When I am super stressed out, a jog is exactly what I need. However, I am sure a massage would also cure the stress!
My biggest relaxation sounds fake: I like to quietly and methodically tidy. Gives me a chance to cross something off the to do list without having to allocate a lot of brain power. Then I look around and my home is clean and I feel like I can take on the world. (Also helps to do this with a glass of chilled white wine.)
i like to take a walk with my pup!
I can’t believe this was your first time at Mitches!?! Its my ALL TIME FAVORITE fish taco place and we always bring out of town guests there. Also you should try their crab poutine, its pretty amazing.
Also the Zeel thing sounds awesome! I’ll have to give it a try.
I like to drink some iced coffee on the couch 🙂
I love to read and take a bath!
I like you on Instagram!!
I like to get in the hot tub to relax!!
I love just sitting on my couch and watching mindless tv. It allows me to turn off my brain and just relax!
Sitting on the back deck while enjoying a glass of wine with my husband is so relaxing!
Wow. Zeel sounds amazing!!
outdoor runs are my zen time… anything outdoors really 🙂
Also, I follow on instagram
Read a book or a nice long walk.
I have a lounger chair in the backyard that I relax in while drinking a glass of wine. It’s everything after a rough day. And luckily in SD this is an option almost year round. 😉
I liked to turn my phone off to relax:)
I love to take a long walk to relax!
I follow you on instagram!
I love curling up on the couch with a blanket, a cup of tea and some Netflix to relax after a long day.
I relax with naps, jasmine tea, and leisurely walks listening to podcasts!
I love to sink into the couch and read a good book!
I use exercise as my time to relax. Even intense exercise helps me decompress.
Yoga is a great relaxation tool for me! I need it in my life more often!
I like to read, have a glass of wine or a nice ipa!!
I love getting a pedicure to relax