Monday, May 14, 2012
It's the start of another week and we're almost halfway to the end of May. How will your Monday shape up?
Good morning and happy Monday, Waukee! Moms, did you have a Happy Mother's Day? You may remember what my wish was for Mother's Day this year. Well, I didn't get that. On Sunday morning, my oldest developed some kind of nasty stomach bug and was sick pretty much all day. Not exactly how I was hoping to unwind. Maybe next year. Still, the weekend wasn't a total loss. On Saturday, I took the kids to the Waukee Fire Association Pancake Breakfast and Food Drive where they were elated to to see all the inner workings of the Waukee Fire Station. I will admit, it was pretty cool getting to sit inside a fire truck. I'm kind of geeky like that. Off the subject but did you catch the results of our "Best Place to Pamper Mom" contest? Wellness by Wicks…
Wellness by Wicks wins Patch's "Best Place to Pamper Mom" contest by just two votes. Jane & Friends Salon and Spa came in a close second.
No one could have predicted the outcome of Patch's latest Readers' Choice contest. Jane & Friends Salon and Spa was leading in Patch's "Best Place to Pamper Mom" contest until fans of Wellness by Wicks made their move and pulled out a win with just two votes. With 21 of 54 votes, Wellness by Wicks took the overall title of "Best Place to Pamper Mom" in Waukee. Wellness by Wicks, located at 460 Sixth St., just off the downtown Triangle, offers massage therapy benefiting people from all walks of life. In a September profile on Waukee Patch, Wellness by Wicks owner Trisha Wicks said there are a number of benefits to massage, including stress relief, improving mobility, increasing circulation, and simulating the immune system. The business …
Monday, May 7, 2012
Mother's Day is May 13. How will you show mom you love her on her big day? Vote for your favorite place to pamper her in Patch's Readers' Choice contest today.
She wiped your tears when you were hurt, nursed you through illness and heartache and has been your biggest cheerleader. With Mother's Day right around the corner, have you started thinking about how you'll show mom how much you appreciate her? In Patch's "Best Place to Pamper Mom" contest, we're looking for your votes for the one place you'd send mom on Mother's Day to show her you really care about her well being whether it's with a massage, a new hairdo or even a pretty pedicure. Over the next two weeks, we're asking you to choose your favorite place for mom to get pampered. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results…
Sunday, February 12, 2012
From a romantic wine with the name Soulmates, to pampering massages and top-of-the-line gas grills, Waukee businesses can help you find the right gift for your special person.
- VALENTINE'S DAY GUIDE
- Deb Belt
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Sunday, February 12, 2012
No pressure, but Valentine's Day rolls around in less than 48 hours. If you hate the malls and want to find a thoughtful gift close to home, several Waukee businesses have suggestions on what might please the special person in your life. Schade Creek Winery Valentine’s Day celebrates people finding their soulmates. So a bottle of Soulmates wine from Schade Creek Winery in Waukee might be the perfect way to say “be mine” on Valentine’s Day. The winery created the semi-sweet vintage two years ago for weddings, but it’s available year-round and great for Valentine’s Day, too, says Jana Schade of the winery. On the back of each bottle is a poem in tribute to her late parents and the love of her mother-in-law’s life. It reads: Soul Mates Ever …
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Romance is great, but buying something your partner will love and use is the best way to celebrate Valentine's Day. Waukee Patch is offering up ideas from three local businesses to help shoppers in the hunt for a gift. You decide who's the best in town.
- VALENTINE'S DAY GUIDE
- Deb Belt
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day and thinking of others, Waukee Patch's first "Gift-Giving Challenge" kicks off today. With a little help from readers, we selected three locally owned businesses that provide gift options for those who want to pamper the special someone in their life. Here's a glimpse at the businesses vying for top honors: Schade Creek Winery Schade Creek has for the past two years bottled a semi-sweet wine appropriately named Soulmates. It was created for the weddings held at the picturesque winery, but it's a hit on Valentine's Day, too. Each bottle's label has a love poem with the last line: "Here’s to soul mates … may you find yours in this lifetime!" The wine is sold for $12 a bottle at the winery, which is open by …
