My friend Charlene of Charlene Chronicles invited me to an event last night.  A blogger event.  For Spa Week.

Its been awhile since I’ve been to a blogger event.  They aren’t usually my cup of tea.  I’m not big into chit chat.  Or meeting people.  Or selling my “brand.”. But I am into Charlene.  And I haven’t seen her in a long time.  So I figured, “what the hell?” and strong-armed my husband into getting home early to watch the kids so I could go.

Then, Charlene told me she couldn’t swing it.  And there was no fucking way I was going to an event called Hot Mom Spa Night by myself.

Or was there?

I was suddenly invaded by a body snatcher who was all happy go lucky about it.  “What’s the big goddamm deal?” this body snatcher said to me.  “There will be free booze!”

So, I put on heels, hopped on the train and hit Hot Mom Spa Night at Spa Merge, a plus one minus the one.

First half hour: I drank a lot of water.  I put my name on a list for a mani.  I tried to get a massage slot.  I had some cheese cubes.  I hid inside my twitter app.  The house music and I became one.

Second half hour: I actually had a conversation.  With real people: Esti  and Audrey from Primetimeparenting.  We talked about Queens and kosher Whole Foods-like supermarkets.  And the insanity the is kid bedtime.  I got my mani.  My eyebrows were hijacked by the waxing artist.

Third half hour:  The Spa Week gals and Spa Merge raffled it up.  One chick won a $50 spa gift card.  And I won…

A $450 SPA DAY AT SPA MERGE IN MANHATTAN!!!  WOOT!!!

No.  I’m not shitting you.  (Go on. Click on the link. It’s sick. SICK!)

Then, I talked to the lovely Rachel Ferrucci and Jeannine Heavens about philanthropy and working mom stuff.

When I left that joint, I was walking on air.

Thank you, Charlene.  Thank you, body snatcher.  And thank you Hot Mom Spa Night, Spa Merge, Stephanie, Michelle, and all the ladies that organized the event.  I felt like I was on vacation last night.

Luckily, I’m back in my comfort zone today -  late for work because I had my kindergartener’s curriculum meeting to attend.  And I chased that with a session of de-boogering my three year old’s nose.  At least my eyebrows look awesome.

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*I was not compensated for this post in any way.  I strongly believe in harried moms taking some time for themselves, which is why when Michelle Lapidos of Spa Week asked me to include the info below I said it would be my pleasure.  Hope you all can take advantage of it!

Spa Week® Fall 2011, presented by Carefree®, is happening October 10th-16th with the founding mission of making the spa lifestyle accessible to ALL. This Fall, 800 spas and wellness facilities across North America are participating, offering 2-3 of their top spa services for just $50 a piece (normally $75-$500). Massages, facials, acupuncture, fitness class packages, eyelash extensions, Botox… the options are endless! Booking has now begun. Browse all treatments in your city on www.spaweek.com. It is recommended to book as soon as possible for preferred treatments and time slots.