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Specials in May for Mother's Day

By Elizabeth Heiberger, Rebecca Michuda and Jamila Thomas-Passley
Stumped on what to give Mom for her special day? Or perhaps you need a little pampering during your day and the gift-givers in your life could use a little guidance. Either way, Chicago spas are sure to have something to offer you, from treating tension to softening skin. Of course, these month-long goodies don't have to be limited to Mom; we're sure any special person in your life would appreciate a little indulgence for a day.

Love Your Mother
Allyu encourages you to nurture the one who nurtured you with a choice of six different packages. Earth, Fire, Water, Air, Apus and Pachamama packages ($180-$250) include services ranging from 30 minute facials to 60 minute hot stone massages. A workshop, Honoring the Mother Within, will also be offered on May 10. Attendance gives you 20 percent off any service May 10-15. Allyu, 600 West Chicago Avenue, 312.755.1313, www.allyuspa.com

Be Fruitful
Have a mom and daughter day for $200 a person. This includes a Signature Facial, a Mandarine and Bergamot Body Wrap, and a Brown Sugar Body Scrub to leave both of you with silky soft skin. If you're almost a mommy, ease your muscular tension with a Mommy-to-Be Massage. Channing's Day Spa, 54 East Oak Street, 312.280.1994, www.channings.com

Gift Of Choice
Treat Mom to the spa specialty of her choice by giving her a gift certificate to Delle Amiche for 20 percent off. Plus, with every gift certificate purchase receive a complimentary card good for a hair gloss treatment valued at $40. Delle Amiche, 980 North Michigan Avenue, 312.337.2665, www.delleamichesalon.com

Like Heaven
The Orient Essence Ceremony is the perfect gift for the mom who doesn't take enough time for herself. Warm pouches filled with orange blossom petals, nutmeg and other aromatic essentials will be smoothed over her whole body. For the month of May, the Orient Essence Ceremony will be available for $100 (normally $125). Elizabeth Adam Salon and Day Spa, 845 North Michigan Avenue, 312.988.9611

Wrap Her In Luxury
Give Mom the works with a day full of spa services. Choose from The Ultimate Embrace ($498) or Peace and Quiet ($340). The packages include a massage, facial, pedicure and manicure, lunch and more. Each package is also gift wrapped with a comfy robe. (Valid through May 11.) Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa, 919 North Michigan Avenue, 312.988.9191

Take Her Away
Does the important woman in your life deserve a vacation? Take her away to a day of ultimate relaxation at Eshe Day Spa and Salon. The Take Me Away package includes a facial, massage, spa manicure, spa pedicure and light lunch. Call for details on the two types of Take Me Away specials. Eshe Day Spa and Salon, 8 South Michigan Avenue, 312.629.0376

Got That Glow
Don't let Mom get away without Fuga's new Primavera Renewal Facial. An application of Yonka's Masque No.1 Time-Release Intense Moisture mask is followed by a relaxing hot stone facial massage. During the month of May, it will be offered at $120 for 60 minutes. Fuga Italian Escape, 3853 North Southport Avenue, 773.880.1280, www.salonfuga.com

Weekend Beauty
On Mother's Day weekend, all spa services at Karyn's Inner Beauty Center will be 10 percent off. Or, choose from a combination of any three services, including massage, aqua chi, lymphatic drainage, ear candeling or an ozone bath and receive 20 percent off the combination for the entire two days. Karyn's Inner Beauty Center, 1901 North Halsted Street, 312.255.1590, www.karynraw.com

Chocolate And More
Chocolate pedis and manis are sure to make any woman feel special on Mother's Day. If this is her first time at Kaya, she'll receive 15 percent off one spa service. Their facials promise to relax and pamper you; with $25 off any 90-minute session, you'll definitely want to take them up on this offer. Kaya Day Spa, 112 North May Street, 312.243.5292, www.kayadayspa.com

A Day Away
At the new Kohler Waters Spa, the special moms package ($223) starts with a Kohler Waters Spa Classic Facial and a Neat Feet Pedicure in the Private Pedicure Suite. A 50 minute Pre-Natal Massage can be substituted for the Classic Facial ($212). Kohler Waters Spa at Burr Ridge, 775 Village Center Drive, Burr Ridge, 630.323.7674, www.kohlerwatersspa.com

Relax, Rewind, Rejuvenate
Pamper Mom at Mario Tricoci with a manicure and massage for $130, or give her peace and quiet with a manicure, pedicure and European facial for $178. Your mom also might want to refresh herself with a manicure, Swedish massage and European facial for $228. You'll receive more free goodies with any Mother's Day package! Mario Tricoci, 900 North Michigan Avenue, 1.800.tricoci, www.tricoci.com

Dr. Feelgood
If you're looking to relieve achy feet, a popular package at Mojo Spa is what the doctor ordered. The Dr. Feelgood manicure and pedicure combo ($70) begins with an Epsom and sea salt soak. Next is a thorough exfoliation utilizing handmade Lemon Lust Scrub. You can feel good all over with a full arm and leg massage. Mojo Spa, 1468 North Milwaukee Avenue, 773.235.6656

Happy Feet
Mom will be delighted to unwind with Nail Bar's Signature Spring manicure and pedicure ($70)! The walnut exfoliating scrub, made with naturals such as pink grapefruit and divana, will leave her skin renewed. Her feet will be smiling in no time, ready for sandals and summer sun. Nail Bar Chicago, www.nailbarchicago.com

Girl's Night Out
Grab your mom, sister, aunt or just a gal pal and head to Glenview for a night of beauty, courtesy of Pascal Pour Elle and Skin Deep Medical Spa in Glenview. On Thursday, May 8, The Glen Town Center will play host to Spa for a Cause Girls Night Out. Attendance to the event is free, and once there, you'll be able to receive services including manicures, pedicures, hair cuts and styling, microdermabrasion and peels at a reduced price. Twenty percent of the proceeds will be donated to Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook/Northfield Township. 6-8pm. 1992 Tower Boulevard, Glenview, 847.901.0900; reservations required

Head to Toe
Salon and Spa Blue is offering a glamorous Mother's Day package that starts with the Pear and Green Apple Sugar Scrub ($125; normally $175). This full-body exfoliation service gives her a hydrated, youthful look. And every glamour girl deserves top notch hair and skin Ð mom will also receive a blowout, style and a make up session. Salon and Spa Blue, 2915 North Sheffield Avenue, 773.525.2583

Three Ways To Pamper
Choose your pampering preference at Salon Echo in May. The Mom Package ($80) features a refreshing 30-minute Focus Facial, followed a 30-minute Relax Massage. The Mom's the Best Package ($120) features a 60-minute Aroma Facial with an hour long Relax Massage. Or, send Mom on a two-and-a-half-hour long session of pampering with the Mom, I Love You package, which includes Echo's signature Organic Strawberry Chocolate Facial followed by an aroma massage with steam in their Rainforest Shower ($160). Salon Echo, 1134 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, 773.989.2358, www.salonecho.com

Forever Facial
If you're looking for a facial that's about you and only for you, you will want to indulge at Spa Forever. The signature Forever Facial ($70) focuses on a deep cleansing, skin analysis, exfoliation, extraction and a customized masque. You'll feel great knowing the treatment you're receiving is targeting your specific needs. Spa Forever, 1917 North Damen, 773.394.0000

Quench Your Stress
Is your body thirsty for love and care? Spa Nordstrom offers a Body Quencher treatment ($90), which focuses on stress reduction. You'll soak in a hydrotherapy milk bath followed by a massage that relieves strain and soreness in the neck, shoulders and back. Share the experience with others by treating your mom or girlfriend. Spa Nordstrom, 520 North Michigan Avenue, Third Floor, 312.379.4310

For Her Spirit
Take Mom to a yoga class on Mother's Day and she'll get in for free! Buy her a series of yoga classes at the Ruby Room ($102), perfect for mothers-to-be or mothers with small infants. Or, really impress her with a two-day overnight stay. You'll get a room, spa services, yoga classes and more for $300. Call for details. The Ruby Room, 1743-45 West Division Street, 773.235.2323, www.rubyroom.com

Fire and Ice
You won't have to hide your feet after you experience the Fire and Ice pedicure at the Salon & Spa at Saks Fifth Avenue. This service features a rejuvenating foot masque with hydrating sea extracts, conditioning mineral clay and soothing botanical and a warming AHA foot scrub. This month, you can also treat you and Mom to a Mother/Daughter Spa Combo for $300. Each of you will receive a manicure, pedicure and a 50-minute therapeutic massage. The Salon and Spa at Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 North Michigan Avenue, 7th Floor, 312.944.7140

Treats For Two
Mothers and daughters, you can celebrate together at the Tiffany Kim Institute! Enjoy a mother and daughter milk and honey pedicure for $190 or a massage for $180, or call to find out about the many other services you can enjoy together. Make sure to mention TCW when you book your appointment. Tiffani Kim Institute, 310 West Superior Street, 312.265.3388

Caribbean Getaway
Your mom can escape to paradise without ever leaving Chicago! The Caribbean pedicure and manicure at Tirra Salon and Spa, made with plant ingredients from the islands, will leave her nails and feet soft and smooth. This offer is $75, but is excluded on Fridays and Saturdays in May. Tirra Salon and Spa, 375 West Erie Street, 312.951.8255

Hello, Radiance
Winter weather is tough on our skin. Let you mom repair hers with an oxygen peel at True Skin Center. This refreshing treatment will exfoliate and infuse oxygen into her skin, leaving her looking radiant. She'll say good-bye to dull skin and hello to sunshine and a bright look. ($100 in May.) True Skin Care Center, 845 North Michigan Avenue, 312.335.2070

Massage Through May
Urban Oasis invites you to relax, unwind and move easier. You will receive $25 off any one-hour massage Monday through Friday. This exclusive special is only available for mother and daughter combinations, so call up all the women in your family and head on over for a girl's day out. Urban Oasis, 12 West Maple Street, 3rd Floor, 312.587.3500

She Deserves the Best!
Tasty pastries, mimosas and other brunch goodies are available to mothers when they come in for services the weekend of and before Mother's Day, and specials on spa services run through the entire month. Start the day in the treatment suite for a consultation about your skin concerns. This is followed by the mother and daughter customized facial for $95 each. Stay a little longer to enjoy the mother and daughter massage package and once your body is refreshed, give your toes and fingers some attention, too. Treat yourself to a seasonal manicure and pedicure. Urban Spa Chic, 1401 West Hubbard Street, 312.492.8050