Hiatus Spa + Retreat has several Mother’s Day packages to pamper mom. Photo: Molly Culver, used with permission.
Mother’s Day is this weekend and for anyone looking last-minute gift ideas for mom, Hiatus Spa + Retreat has specials and packages anyone would love to receive. (Hiatus Spa + Retreat, 2019)
Mother’s Day packages: Mom 2.0: 2 hours, $165 (up to $190 value)
• Upgrade mom’s operating system with two hours of me-time and she will be ready to take on the world. The Comeback Massage and The One & Only Pedicure give Mom some much-needed time to re-charge.
Happy + Happier + Happiest: 3.5 hours, $260 (up to $320 value)
• Take care of you from head to toe. Our three most popular services combines The Signature Massage, The One & Only Mani-Pedi and The Tailor-Made Facial to leave you sparkling.
The Big Chill: 2.5 hours, $240 ($305 value)
• The 90-minute Signature Massage followed by a super-charged plant peel in The Perfectionist Facial will help you hit re-fresh on that inner glow.
Mom Genes: 2.5 Hours, $315 ($420 value)
Mother/Daughter Spa Day? Treat Mom to some quality time with you or even one of her gal pals. Each lucky lady will enjoy The Signature Massage followed by The One & Only Mani-Pedi paired with chilled bubbles to toast to a solid day of relaxation. Must be 21 years or older.
Hiatus Spa + Retreat
312 Pearl Pkwy, Building 4, Ste 4112
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 202-3355
Houndstooth Coffee will be offering free coffee to teachers on Teacher Appreciation Day. Courtesy photo, used with permission.
Teacher Appreciation Day is this Tuesday May 7 and to show their appreciation, some restaurants and businesses are offering “freebies” and deals to educators. (Intercontinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel, Hopdoddy, Houndstooth Coffee, Pluckers Wing Bar, 2019)
InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel
701 Congress Ave, Austin, TX Offer:One FREE glass of house wine OR their signature cocktail, La Paloma, with proof of ID on May 7.
Originally built in 1924 as the city’s first high-rise hotel, the InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Austin on the corner of Congress Ave. and 7th St. next to the The Paramount Theatre. The hotel’s restaurant, Stephen F.’s, offers happy hour and dinner daily and features terrace seating with breathtaking views of the State Capitol.
Hopdoddy
All Locations – Texas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Oklahoma and Tennessee Offer: One FREE small shake to any teachers who come in and show their ID. Valid from May 6-10.
Founded in 2010, Hopdoddy now has locations in Texas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Oklahoma and Tennessee. Hopdoddy has been named one of the “The Best Burgers in America” by Food & Wine, garnered the #1 spot two years in a row on Business Insider’s list of “The 50 best burger joints in America” and named one of the “10 Brands to Watch” by CNBC and MSN.
Houndstooth Coffee
All seven locations, Austin and Dallas Offer: One FREE hot or iced coffee for teachers on Teacher Appreciation Day, May 7, at all cafes.
Houndstooth Coffee is a locally owned and operated business. Since opening their first cafe in 2010, they have fueled the growth of community in Texas. Houndstooth baristas invite guests to help weave a vibrant social fabric—the Pattern of Coffee and People. That pattern is growing with seven current locations in Austin and Dallas, Texas, with the newest opening in winter 2018 at Rock Rose in North Austin. Houndstooth creates a warm and inviting atmosphere in each cafe by focusing on hospitality, the art of conversation, and education.
Pluckers Wing Bar
All locations Offer/Deal:Teacher Freebie promo and half-price glasses of wine on Teacher Appreciation Day, May 7. Teacher Freebie Promo includes one FREE appetizer at any Pluckers Wing Bar location by presenting their faculty school badge. One appetizer per two people.
Owners Mark Greenberg, Dave Paul, and Sean Greenberg, 2017 Ernst and Young Central Texas Entrepreneurs of the Year, opened their first Pluckers restaurant in Austin in 1995. Over the past 22 years, Pluckers Wing Bar has opened 22 locations, expanding to Baton Rouge, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston Killeen, and San Marcos. Pluckers is known for their signature wings and is consistently recognized as the best sports bar and chicken wing restaurant.
Super heroes will rule at the Super Duper Celebration this Wednesday May 8. Photo: Whataburger, used with permission.
On Wednesday, May 8, Whataburger will celebrate the superhero spirit in all of us with an evening of family fun from 5p.m. to 7p.m. Customers can celebrate by dressing up as a superhero. Children 12 and under dressed as a superhero will receive a free kid’s meal and Magic 105.3 will be onsite to join in on the fun. Customers can enjoy a photo booth and enter a raffle where one lucky customer will win free Whataburger for a Year. There will be a special appearance from Whataburger’s mascot, Whataguy. This event will be at the posted Blanco location only. (Whataburger, 2019)
“Our Super-Duper Celebration is an opportunity for families to spend quality time with their little heroes and enjoy a free kid’s meal on us. We appreciate our customers and look forward to treating them to an evening of family fun.” – Whataburger Director of Operations Aaron Valdez.
Whataburger has been making burgers since 1950 when Harman Dobson opened a humble hamburger stand in Corpus Christi, Texas. He wanted customers to take one bite and say, “What a burger” so he named his stand on Ayers St “Whataburger.” Whataburger now has over 700 locations across the country and continues to deliver fresh, made to order meals every day with superior customer service. Community support includes charitable giving and volunteerism to nonprofit organizations that focus on children’s charities, cancer research, hunger assistance, disaster relief and military support.
Whataburger
18330 Blanco Road (near N. Loop 1604 )
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 491-4475
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