I know this blog is supposed to be about New Hampshire, but it’s also for people in New Hampshire, and some of us can get to Massachusetts lickity-split.

Soooooo, I just had to tell you about the Tyngsboro Elizabeth Grady Salon’s special tomorrow. The staff will be doing manicures and makeup at Smokey Bones on Daniel Webster Highway from 8-10 p.m. For just $12.49, you get a martini and a manicure or makeup application. You also get free appetizers and a chance to win some pretty nifty raffle prizes.

How awesome is that? It’s less than $20, and it’s not that far over the state line. Smokey Bones is practically in New Hampshire. It’s not like you need to pack a wagon train or ford a river.

I’m bummed that I’ve already got plans tomorrow, but you should totally go. And tell Liz, the owner, that I sent you.

For years, I thought I was too ticklish to get a massage. We even have one that comes to work once a month, but I always passed on scheduling some time. I couldn’t imagine being able to relax with some stranger touching me.

Then one day I tweaked my neck so badly, I was willing to try anything. A half-hour after sitting in the massage chair, and I felt loose and relaxed. The tweak was gone and I was a new convert.

But massages aren’t exactly cheap pleasures, which is why I’ve been excited to discover Relaxnh.com. Of all things, I found it through the WZID weekly e-mail club and was just reminded of it this morning by the lovely and talented Heather Bishop.

You can pick up gift certificates for massages at half price here, and there is quite a selection of salons from which to choose. Quantities are limited.

Check out whether your favorite salon is listed. And if not, convince them to join!