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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Zomg. Massages (along with long soaks in the bathtub with a good book and a glass of Malbec) are the BEST way to treat yo’self.
I cannot wait to bring the girls to the beach. We need to wait a bit longer here in Nova Scotia. Curious what sport brella you went with? My littlest is the same age as P and I’ll need to get one.
Taking some time to just read a book, or sit out on my porch, helps me to relax!
Those blue skies in your photos are amazing! San Diego seems like a beautiful place. When I need to relax, I get outside and get some fresh air!
I LOVE getting massages but I only budget them in once every few months. Other ways to relax: a bath (bonus if it’s with a LUSH bath bomb!), and…wine. 🙂
I have been using essential oils to relax, and bubble baths with candles never fails!
I LOVE getting massages but they can be expensive! I love to get outdoors to relax. We go camping or hiking or biking. I love just sitting around a campfire during the day reading a book!
I love catching up on blogs and reading for pleasure to relax 🙂 (with the occasional celebrity gossip mag thrown in there too!)
I’m pregnant and could use a massage in the worst way!
I LOVE massages. They are the best! In my fantasy world I will have someone like this on call all the time (and obviously the $$$ to pay for it). Sigh…some day.
This is brilliant! My husband loves messages but never gets them because of the time commitment. I might surprise him with a massage soon!
A gentle yoga class or glass of wine are second only to a beautiful massage!
massages and facials are the BEST way to relax
I am recovering from a broken foot and would love this as a way to relax!
Depends on what kind of relaxation I need… going for a run is actually very calming/relaxing for me… but if I REALLY need to relax, I love bubble baths!
I love meditating and doing yoga – or just running!
Following you and Zeel on Instagram!
I would love a good prenatal massage right now!
I follow you on Instagram (@carlyjean11)
I take Epsom salt baths to relax!
I follow you in IG!
I love getting massages! A massage at home sounds amazing! I love having a cup of tea and reading a good book!
Can’t wait to try this out!
i love to be outside or to put on music and sit on the couch with my eyes closed
Reading always helps me relax 🙂
Wine never fails to relax me!
I love lighting a candle and practicing a little yoga to relax.
I also follow you on instagram!
I like to take a long walk with a podcast, take a bubble bath and watch reality tv, or simply bake something fun in the kitchen. 🙂
I follow on instagram!
I love massages! In home sounds amazing!
I love to read a book to relax!
Follow you on insta!!
I read! I feel like I am constantly trying to multitask and am always “too busy” to “relax”, when I take the time to sit and read it feels wonderful!
I love a relaxing yoga session to unwind, or I’ll listen to an ASMR video if I’m at work and can’t get out for some yoga.
Ooooh, now I’m going to be craving a massage for the rest of the day
Bath + wine + podcast. Best thing ever, every time.
I LOVE getting massages. I have a lot of soreness in my neck and back and I love the feeling of knots just disappearing. I don’t get them that often but my favorite regular relaxation thing is to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea in bed!
Oooh, would so love a massage before bed!
I love massages but they are very infrequent over here. Particularly upper body. I’d let someone spend an entire hour on mid-back and up. I try to relax daily with a fun book.
Oh man, this would be amazing!! I just wonder if they actually have anyone out in the boondocks where I live. LOL
This is awesome! I’m stuck at home on bedrest right now and it would be amazing to have someone come to my house!
What a great idea! There’s really nothing better than a glass of wine (or two) and a massage to wind down at the end of a long day.
This sounds amazing and very relaxing. When I want to relax I go to the mountains and get away from my normal life. I like to go hiking on a weekday morning when it isn’t buys.
Something I do to relax – these days (at 6 months pregnant with 2.5 year old at home and 2 jobs), my relaxing is zoning out to cheesy sci-fi tv on netflix with my husband. But I also really enjoy a nice mug of warm tea and a good book. Or, when I’m not pregnant, a cool pint of beer on a warm patio with friends at our neighborhood brewery.
I follow you on instagram!
Girl you have no idea how much I could use a massage right now especially after being on crutches for months and now finally getting back into my fitness routine. Everything hurts! Something I’m doing to relax right now is to consciously put away the computer at night and read with a glass of wine.
Beach walks are always my go-to for relaxing!
I relax by sitting on my porch and blocking everything out but the sound of the birds chirping and the wind blowing.
I run to relax (irony??)