We are so excited for the spa and skin clinic to be open and operating again. We have loved seeing your very excited faces as you arrive through the doors each day and for those we haven’t seen – what are you waiting for? If you don’t schedule it… then there’s no me-time. We’ve got plenty of options for you to refresh, renew, and revive yourself this winter, and great ways to save if you’re on a bit of a budget right now. And don’t forget your teens or tweens – this is such a stressful time for them (I’m certainly seeing it in my girls!) and they could really use something special to make things feel a bit more normal in this crazy period in time. Come join us and slide under a toasty electric blanket, and enjoy soulful treatments with endless mugs of hot chocolate and yummy pumpkin soup.

Take time out for yourself and treat yourself kindly.

The 5 senses help understand the world around us. The ways you eat, drink, move and sleep; breathe, believe, and perceive – don’t just impact how you look, feel and function today but they influence how you look, feel and function well into your future. Live life being in touch with how precious it is, how precious you are, and treat yourself and others accordingly. The bottom line is if it doesn’t get scheduled and you don’t prioritize yourself it doesn’t get done – and the ‘it ‘ is you!

Your Spa Ritual:

Start your 5 senses awakening by tasting a delicious cleansing warm tea while relaxing with the heat of hot stones between your toes. Choose a massage blend by closing your eyes while the aroma of oils is wafted for you to smell your desired blend for treatment.

Next your take-home candle will be lit and your candle gaze meditation begins. Focus on the flame as everything else in the room fades away from your awareness. Breathe and focus on the sensation of the light flowing into you with each inhalation.

Hop into the warmed bed and relax to the vibrations of the Tibetan bowls as they deepen your relaxed state. Allow the warmed oil blend with your chosen aroma oil and the sense of touch to relieve your tensions throughout The 50-minute Ritual Massage or alternately choose The 50 – minute Ritual Facial

Awaken to the sounds of the Tibetan bowls to bring you to the here and now. Finish the 5 senses awakening ritual with a plate of wholesome food- for- the -soul because what we eat matters.

PRICE: $159

Allow approximately 110 mins

PLUS Includes a Nina Bailey Blanc travel-sized candle to make your home smell incredible and practice mindfulness at home

Our skin needs a little more love in Winter and the best way we know to get it looking it’s absolute best is with Vitamin C. One of our most popular products is the O Cosmedics Pure C + BHA which is a simple additive powder you can incorporate with your normal daytime moisturizer for a serious BOOST in your skin.

This pure L’Ascorbic Acid with encapsulated BHA offers daily exfoliation and antioxidant benefits second to none. Radiance plus! Perfect for all skins in fact an absolute daily must.

WATCH THIS VIDEO To see the amazing ability for this product to clear toxins from your skin. Just amazing.

READ: How to enjoy that salon blow-dry feeling on a budget.

We all love the feeling of a salon blow-dry, but might not be able to afford to get one quite as regularly right now.

Never fear – we have some great tips for getting the MOST out of your salon blow-dry and how to make it last, plus an amazing deal to keep your hair looking fresh and lush this winter.

Right now is such a stressful time for us all, but especially for our teens and tweens. They understand enough to know whats going on at the moment, but don’t know how to deal with the stress and anxiety that is facing them, particularly for those who are headed into big exams or periods of growth.

Treat your teen or tween to some special time just for them at Museo. We have a number of specialised Teen packages available, designed to help them relax and rejuvenate in spa. Book a day for yourself and them, or give alone time or an option to enjoy with a friend for a few hours. It might just be the thing they need right now. No technology and human touch can work wonders to help decrease anxiety and teenage angst

Save on a series of blow-dry’s, available for you in salon at a time that best suits. Whether you need an extra pick-me-up during the week or want a little extra oomph for the weekend or a night out, our blow-dry bundles are easy to fit into your week and busy schedule.

The blow-dry process generally takes just 30 minutes, so you can squeeze it in during any moment you’ve got in your week, and the bundle can be completely flexible for whatever dates suit you best within the bundle period.

Wendy’s Pumpkin Soup

Who doesn’t love a warm pumpkin soup in winter? There are many variations and I mostly love them all, but this recipe’s joy is using the combination of 2 pumpkins plus sweet potato. It never fails in delivering a yummy soup. Measurements aren’t exact but you can’t really go wrong. Let me know how you go? Or better yet swap me your fav Pumpkin Soup recipe.Email reception@museo.com.au

Ingredients 
Equal amounts of butternut, japanese pumpkin and sweet potato
3 -4 spring onions
butter
chicken stock
salt and pepper
nutmeg
pouring cream

Method
Saute a bit of butter ( 1-2 tbs depending on size of soup you’re making ) with chopped spring onions

Add peeled mix of butternut, japanese pumpkin and sweet potato. This will depend on your pot and the number of people you’re serving.

Add chicken stock – enough to allow the vegetables to stew but don’t add too much as it will thin out your soup and reduce the flavour

Add salt and 1/2 – 1 tsp of ground or grate fresh nutmeg

Simmer for at least 40 mins on stovetop ( shorter if using Thermomix – soup can be done in 25 mins ) or until vegetables are soft and cooked.

Blitz soup with a stick / Thermomix or food processor – but please be very careful as the soup is incredibly hot and you will need to ensure you use a tea towel over the Thermomix lid if using and ensure you weigh lid down with your hands as you blitz.

Pour soup into bowls and add a dollop of cream to swirl in. Heat some warm crunchy bread and your family will love you … more xx

P.S If you ever think you have too much liquid – before blitzing just remove some as you can always add it back in if it’s too thick. Pumpkin soup should always be served on the thicker side.

P.P.S I’m currently making this soup as our warm bowl of goodness as part of the 5 Senses Awakening Package. Book yours now