NUAT THAI LIBIS: Finding Serenity Amidst A Chaotic City

Traditional Thai music spirits you away from the din of the traffic along the main road.  For hours,  you are transported to a serene haven sheltered from the urban chaos …. your mind still and free from all worries even for just a little while… This is the Nuat Thai experience.

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Nothing caps off a massage better than A Cup of Hot Tea

Last Friday,  Hubby and I were treated to massage services at Nuat Thai Libis.  We were not strangers to Nuat Thai as we frequent a branch that was located within walking distance from our home.  I was surprised to see though that Nuat Thai Libis was bigger, had more amenities, and offered more services.  Going there for a massage was truly well worth the ten-minute drive from our place.

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Our date night started off with a foot scrub that was followed by one hour of Thai Foot Massage (P 250).  I get cold easily so the hot packs they placed under my lower back and my neck kept me warm and cozy the entire hour.  I had a few minutes of discomfort though when pain shot up through one of my toes (yup, just the itty-bitty middle toe on my right foot) during the massage.  My masseuse told me a nerve was hit then continued to massage my foot until the pain was gone.  Aside from that toe cramp, the Thai Foot Massage was quite relaxing.  That alone would have already made me sleep better that night but they had more in store for us.

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Green Tea, Eucalyptus, or Lavender? I chose Lavender to calm my nerves and to ease my muscle pains.

We were ushered to beds, not the mats on the floor, for one and a half hours of Aromatherapy Massage with Herbal Balls(P 550).  The massage was so relaxing that hubby was already snoring halfway through the massage.  The scent of Lavender pervaded our cubicle and worked well to calm my senses.  It’s sleep-inducing properties obviously worked well on hubby. 😀    To say that the massage was relaxing is an understatement really.  After the massage, both hubby and I just wanted to lay there and go to dreamland.  Had it not been for our kids who’d certainly look for us when they wake up from sleep, we would have probably stayed there forever.

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Thank you to the masseuse and staff of Nuat Thai Libis for making our date night a pleasurable experience. We’ll definitely be back for another relaxing and rejuvenating massage.

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NUAT THAI LIBIS is located at the 2nd floor of #90 E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue, Quezon City.  It’s across Shopwise and just above Allied Bank and RCBC.  Do call 477-5004 to set an appointment as they can be pretty full at night and on weekends.   If you’re worried about putting a dent on the family’s monthly budget, rest your fears as their services are affordable.  One-hour massages range from P 250 to P 750 and body scrubs from P550 to P1250.  They even offer 30-minute express massages for only P150.  Really, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t be able to relax once in a while.



Royale Pampering for The Queens of The Households at La Reine Nail and Day Spa

Pampering need not be exclusive to those born with a silver spoon. La Reine Nail and Day Spa provides pampering services that are accessible and affordable even to those who are on a tight budget. In need of a pedicure? You only need to shell out 50 pesos for a Royale Pedicure which already comes with a Therapeutic Massage. How’s that for a bargain?!

Moreover, you get to enjoy these affordable services with the same quality service and relaxing ambience other nail spas offer at exorbitant prices. Moms like me who are concerned about the household budget need not worry about spending too much on pampering. At La Reine, we can feel like queens without having to spend a fortune.

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This is exactly what I and several other mommy bloggers were treated to a couple of weeks ago – a Royale Pampering for the queens of the households. We had the entire spa to ourselves and had a wonderful time chatting about anything and everything while our feet got some much needed pampering. This is such a welcome respite as we all are often busy running the household, running after our kids, and running our own businesses.

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La Reine’s offers hand spas and foot spas ranging from Php 99 to 200. Massages range from Php80 – 299, Waxing from Php 100 – 250, and Eyelash Extensions from Php 300 – 400. You can check out all the services they offer in their Facebook Page. Click on “like” while you’re at it. 😀

La Reine also offers a Franchise Package to those who’d like to invest in their own Nail and Day Spa. With an initial investment of Php 250,000, you’ll have a fully operational business inclusive of customized furniture and lighting, trained staff, initial stocks and so much more. Share the company’s mission of creating a warm and welcoming environment for all by setting up your very own La Reine Nail and Day Spa in your area.

As much as I want to grab this lucrative business opportunity, I already have my hands full now and would have to wait until the little ones are of school-age before I start any business venture.  For now, I’ll just relish being one satisfied customer of La Reine Nail and Day Spa.  I can’t wait for their Marikina branch to open!

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Thank you, Grace (rightmost in picture), for a delightful afternoon of Royale Pampering!

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La Reine Nail and Day Spa is located at #17 Annapolis Street, Cubao, Quezon City with branches opening soon in Marikina City and in Laguna. Call 966-0086 or 0917-5727530 to book a pampering appointment or to ask about their franchise packages.




Pretty New Haircut at David’s Salon

I love baths and showers and could stay forever in the bathroom.  However, having two toddlers in the house and no one else with us meant that my bathtime had to be under five minutes.  As much as I would love to stay longer in the shower,  I can’t leave the toddlers by themselves yet.

This is why I had to have my tresses cut short.  Five minutes won’t be enough to shampoo my long thick black hair so off to the salon we went a few weekends ago.  The salon I used to go to had closed already so I ended up getting my hair cut at David’s Salon.

Hubby and the little ones were also with me.  Good thing there was an amusement ride right in front of the salon to keep them entertained.

Relaxing Body Massage at Strictly Nails

I have finally found a nearby place where I can get a good massage and spend an hour of respite from stressors. Ironically, I have found it in a nail parlor.

Strictly Nails has been operating in Riverbanks Mall for over a year now but have only recently offered full body massage services. I was hesitant to try it at first because I wasn’t particularly pleased with the pedicure and foot spa service I availed of when they first opened the salon. There wasn’t any other choice though as I had vowed never to set foot on the only other spa in the same area that offered a massage.

Upon entering Strictly Nails , the first thing I noticed was the change in their layout to accommodate more cubicles for their massage services. The lighting also seemed a tad brighter than the last time I was there. It was comfortably dim though inside the cubicle where I was treated to an hour of wonderfully relaxing massage.

Nimfa, my masseuse, was very methodical. Her strokes had just the right amount of pressure to loosen knots in my muscles. I felt all stress floating away with each stroke. The massage was a combination of Shitsu, Swedish and Therapeutic. The facial and head massage was so effective that my headache was alleviated right after. I was actually wishing that the massage would never end. I will definitely be back for a massage here. I may even try their “Morrocan Bath”package.

Disclosure: I am not connected to Strictly Nails nor have been compensated for this post. I paid for the service I availed and even tipped Nimfa generously. I am really just one satisfied client and would like to share this experience to you (especially if you are a mom in need of a mommy’s day off).