With the holidays quickly approaching it's common for many consumers to begin stressing.

Luckily we have Spa Week, the annual event where local and national spa companies offer $50 deals on massages, facials and other treatments. While this is a great time to get pampered and de-stress for less, it also reminds us that you don't need the royal (and expensive) treatment to reap the benefits.

Here are several budget-friendly tips for pampering yourself and fending off stress to enjoy the holiday season and beyond:

Be a guinea pig. Massage therapy requires certified professionals. This certification requires training within massage therapy schools, and budding masseuses must practice their budding skills.

Most yoga studios offer a free day or even a free week's worth of classes so you can find instructors and styles that meet your needs.

Free yoga classes are also offered by businesses like Lululemon, or by studios who also train yoga teachers and need students as part of the certification program.

More holiday stress-relieving tips tomorrow!