Today my daughters and I got "Summer Toes."
What are "Summer Toes" you ask?
Well in New England Memorial Day generally heralds in the nice weather. It's also the weekend most people open their summer homes and pool and put their boats in the water so Memorial Day DEFINITELY means "Summer" here.
It's also my daughter's birthday weekend.
For the past few years I've been planning to take my daughters to get their "first pedicures" at a salon down the street. I haven't had a pedicure since my wedding ten years ago and the salon does kids pedicures (polish only) for $10 so I figured it would be a great way to celebrate the start of summer.
But money has been tight and so has our calendar so it's never happened.
Until today.
We had nothing planned and I made a sale at work that gave us a little extra cash so I called an made an appointment. The girls LOVED it.
I loved it too.
I'm not going to lie. It wasn't as relaxing as going without children, but the smiles on the girl's faces were totally worth it.
And it turns out that I had a gift card to the salon that I'd totally forgotten about so I still have a little bit of spare cash. So in an effort to share the wealth, I'm going to give away TWO pedicures ($70) for you and a friend to go get your own "Summer Toes."
So just leave a comment telling me who you'd invite and you're entered to win.
Winners will be chosen Wednesday morning.
I hope it's you!
Love,
Kit
I'd totally go with my awesome ND SIL!
Posted by: MendyLady | May 26, 2012 at 10:13 PM
Hrm...my mom is going to be coming to stay with us for a month when this baby is born, so I think I'd take her.
Posted by: Grace | May 26, 2012 at 10:14 PM
I would take my boyfriend, his tootsies need some summer lovin' and he would totally be down for it! What a treat!
Posted by: Erica | May 26, 2012 at 10:14 PM
I would invite my niece, who has kept me alive, literally and figuratively.
Posted by: Pauline | May 26, 2012 at 10:16 PM
Eustice and I would take my friend who is like a sister to me and has never had a pedicure. I didn't have one until I was in my 30's. I agree, it's a very special treat!
Posted by: The Nice Lady | May 26, 2012 at 10:16 PM
I'd go with my mom! We both love pedicures but rarely treat ourselves to one!
Posted by: Emilee | May 26, 2012 at 10:17 PM
Wow, that's so kind if you! I've NEVER had a pro pedicure, but I was just looking at my feet today thinking I could use one :) And I know my daughter would love it. She is my current manicurist :)
Posted by: Janflora | May 26, 2012 at 10:20 PM
I would take my friend who just had a baby, to celebrate her being able to see her toes again!
Posted by: velocibadgergirl | May 26, 2012 at 10:21 PM
Oooooh, I super want to take myself for a birthday pedi (mine is Thursday) but car inspection is up this month and I don't know if Bessie's going to be with us for another year without big bucks I don't have going into her :/ My bestie who I've not seen in two years is visiting in a couple of weeks and this would be such a lovely treat for us! Thanks for giving the gift of summer toes, Kit :)
xoxo
Kirsten
@aglaia531
Posted by: Kirsten | May 26, 2012 at 10:22 PM
I'd go with one of my best friends because we both deserve a little something nice :)
Thank you for this generous giveaway!
TheEclecticElement AT yahoo DOT com
Posted by: Kayla @ TheEclecticElement | May 26, 2012 at 10:25 PM
I'd invite my mom... She hasn't had one in a very long time but loves them. I think she needs one.
Posted by: Brittany | May 26, 2012 at 10:28 PM
My daughter, who is graduating from high school tomorrow and currently has a fractured shoulder blade, needs a pedicure so bad I'm on the verge of doing it for her myself. And she would, of course, take me, because while she's only had one arm to use, I've been helping her with everything, and she'd probably say I deserve it.
Posted by: Meg Currell | May 26, 2012 at 10:29 PM
me and my girl! She is going to be 8 in August and she would think that is so much fun.
Thanks!!!
Posted by: Charlotte (Shay) Brewer | May 26, 2012 at 10:29 PM
Totally going with a friend. Now if we could find a spa that also had martinis things would be perfect
Posted by: Eileen | May 26, 2012 at 10:30 PM
I would take my mom. Last year, when I was going through a really hard time, my mom gave me a gift card that my sdad gave her so that I could get my first mani/pedi. It gave me a chance to do something for me, and to get a break from my real life, even for a little while. I would love to return the favor for her.
Posted by: Clara | May 26, 2012 at 10:32 PM
I don't know who I'd take. I've never had a pedicure (or a manicure). My mother and both my sisters get them. A lot of my friends do, too. I wish I had a daughter. I have just one son (who is AWESOME), but I doubt if he'd want to go.
So I guess I'd take a friend who has also never had one. Then we could share the newness of the experience together.
Posted by: Mary, QoE | May 26, 2012 at 10:32 PM
Take my daughter-in-law she just had her 1st Baby and then my son left for boot camp!!
Posted by: Pam Dolen | May 26, 2012 at 10:37 PM
my friend Becca. I have a four month old and she has a one week old. we could use the love!
Posted by: Katie Chavanak | May 26, 2012 at 10:39 PM
I'd invite a friend of mine who's been having a rough time lately because nothing cheers you up like a pedicure! Love love love them, but rarely get them because money is tight for me too, here at my stop in unemploymentland. This is a great giveaway!
Posted by: Meg | May 26, 2012 at 10:41 PM
If I win, I would take one of my best girl friends, who is about to start an IVF cycle and is super stressed!
Posted by: Nicole Drysdale-Rickman | May 26, 2012 at 10:42 PM
I just got a pedi last week with my mom do I'd probablly take her withe again!
Posted by: Sharon | May 26, 2012 at 10:49 PM
I would bring my Soul Sista Lisa. I'm a single parent & hardly have time to get together with friends. Summer Toes would be so much fun!
Posted by: carolyn | May 26, 2012 at 10:50 PM
I'd go with a very pregant friend - she could use some pampering!
Posted by: Whitney | May 26, 2012 at 11:04 PM
I'd take my mom - she just packed up her whole life to move to LA to help us with our daughter. She's been a babysitting goddess lately, despite some pretty big health issues (bad hip, fibromyalgia). And also she hasn't had a pedicure since I treated her to her first one... 12 years ago!
Posted by: Brooke | May 26, 2012 at 11:08 PM
I'd go with my best friend, Tina, whom I haven't seen in several months. She always makes me laugh, no matter how dire the situation seems.
Posted by: Christy | May 26, 2012 at 11:09 PM
I would take my best friend. Her home life has been rough lately (her husband works long hours, so she takes on the housework, child care, and homeschooling their oldest), and I would love to give her a little time to relax.
Posted by: downloadable08 | May 26, 2012 at 11:16 PM
I would totally take YOU (and maybe our mutual friend(s)?)! my mama won't let anyone near her feet or i'd take her.
Posted by: Shaina | May 27, 2012 at 12:02 AM
What a fun way to launch the summer! I'd take my niece, who's in that feeling gawky stage.
Posted by: Amgamble | May 27, 2012 at 12:12 AM
Me meeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!! I'd take my BFF.
Posted by: Heather | May 27, 2012 at 12:13 AM
I would take my mom. I haven't had any quality time with her within the last six months. We need some time to relax, especially lately.
Posted by: Keri | May 27, 2012 at 12:40 AM
I'd take my BFF! We love a pedicure!
Posted by: Amy B. | May 27, 2012 at 01:37 AM
I'd take my niece. She recently started working as an R.N. and is living on her own and finishing school so she can be a nurse practitioner. She's awesome and needs to de-stress a little!
Posted by: lydia | May 27, 2012 at 02:14 AM
Hmm, my friends and family all live kind of far away, so while I wish I could tell you exactly who I'd take and why, the answer would probably, "Either my best friend, my mom, or my sister, whoever came to visit me and had time to go with me first!" ;)
Posted by: Carolyn | May 27, 2012 at 03:12 AM
Ummmmm, would I be a horrible person if I used them both on myself? Yes? Alright, gun to my head, I GUESS I'd take a sister or the BFF ;)
Posted by: Jayme | May 27, 2012 at 04:25 AM
I'd take my best friend. She's 20 weeks pregnant with her 2nd & really needs some relaxation. I'm guessing she would fall asleep in the chair while they're working on her toes!
Posted by: Rachel | May 27, 2012 at 04:36 AM
I would take a coworker. We're teachers and need a little destressing and pampering at this time of year.
Posted by: Erin | May 27, 2012 at 06:44 AM
I would take my 7 yr old daughter.. I have always done her hands but
Never her feet. She would love it!! Mommyandmetime:)
Posted by: Kate | May 27, 2012 at 07:14 AM
My mom opened her home to me after i left my husband, so i would take her!
Posted by: carrie | May 27, 2012 at 07:36 AM
I would take my daughter - she is a preprofessional dancer and her feet are so beat up and gross. We would wait until after her last performance of the season but then I am taking her and having those feet fixed.
Posted by: traci | May 27, 2012 at 08:00 AM
I LOVE pedicures...I'd take my 5yr old daughter. She's such a girl and would love it too.
Posted by: Lori | May 27, 2012 at 08:05 AM
I'd take my little sister, who just graduated from college and is sometimes *too* practical and would never get one for herself!
Posted by: Shannon | May 27, 2012 at 08:10 AM
I'd go with my pal Janet. We used to get pedis all the time, but haven't been able to connect lately. I missing pedis with her!
Posted by: Megan | May 27, 2012 at 08:24 AM
I loved going to get my toes done with my stepmom when I was a kid, I would return the favor and take her!
Posted by: erika | May 27, 2012 at 08:24 AM
I'd take my BFF and coteacher Michele. She is always there for me and has my back. And she has picked up the slack since I have been so sick and tired with this pregnancy. She has struggled all year with a sick baby- its one thing after another. She deserves a break!!
Posted by: Deborah | May 27, 2012 at 08:38 AM
I would bring my baby girl, who's also never had a pedicure - and she's nearing the ripe old age of twelve!
Posted by: Anne rogers | May 27, 2012 at 08:52 AM
I'd take the mama, she's had a rough year and I know she'd love to welcome summer with pretty toes.
Posted by: Carlie | May 27, 2012 at 08:57 AM
I'd take my BFF from college. We only get to see each other every few years!
Posted by: Emily | May 27, 2012 at 09:02 AM
I'd love to win this and give it to my wife who gets pampered not nearly enough. She would almost certainly take her friend who can never afford such things. Me? I'd watch the kids and let them have some girl time.
Posted by: Dave Gibson | May 27, 2012 at 09:15 AM
I would definitely take my mom. We would have super fun!
Posted by: Ellen | May 27, 2012 at 09:27 AM
I would take my twin, so we would be even more matching! LOL
Posted by: Jaki | May 27, 2012 at 09:28 AM