As a busy working mom I have to really make a point to carve out “mommy time” for myself. This is not just beneficial to me, but for the sake of the whole family. As they say, “happy mom, happy family”! It can definitely be a challenge to find that extra time in an already packed schedule, but it is essential. When I can sneak away, one of my favorite indulgences is to take a nice long hot bath. Just thinking about it helps me to relax! I love to pour in some Roman Chamomile Essential Oil, and luxuriate. Sometimes my bath is accompanied by a glass of wine, a magazine, or a good book. (Or all three!) I find this ritual extremely therapeutic, both mentally and physically. Not only does the bath help me to feel emotionally renewed, but the oils moisturize my dry skin, and relax my sore muscles,(great after a tough tennis match) providing an all around sense of well-being. I am much better prepared to face my next busy day the next morning!
Unfortunately I don’t always have time to soak in the tub. I do have dry skin though, and I feel like the weather has gone from early spring to mid-summer in a day. I can’t put on my shorts and short sleeve shirts unless I moisturize my dry winter skin! When I’m in a rush to moisturize, I sometimes put a small amount of the bath oil in the palm of my hands at the end of a shower while I’m still wet and spread it on my arms and legs, where my skin tends to be most dry. When I towel off, this leaves my skin feeling soft and gives it a nice glow. Then I’m ready to pull out my summer outfits and can bare my arms and legs without feeling self conscious about my dry skin.
Moms, don’t forget to take care of yourself in the midst of taking care of everyone else. Carve out some of that precious “Mommy Time“, and enjoy the weather…because it seems like summer is here early!
What’s your favorite indulgence when you get some “Mommy Time”?
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Thanks for reminding Mommy’s that we all need that ME time!! It’s so fun isn’t it??
My mommy time is twice a month playing bingo at the legion with no kids about lol I really look forward to those times!!!
Ha my tub is too small to enjoy or I totally would have a bath every night!
I love to hit the spa when I can. My family knows to give me gift certificates so I can indulge a few times a year.
Ahhh there is nothing better than to take a nice bubble bath with a glass of wine!
I absolutely love getting a pedicure when I have the time. It definitely allows enough me time.
My favorite thing to do for “Mommy Time” is to go to the gym. I get my adrenaline pumping and plenty of quiet time just for me!
I love getting my nails done. It is the one indulgence that I allow myself.
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I too love a good soak in the tub but it usually gets interupted by kids banging on the door & hubby asking how much longer I’m gonna be. If I want real mom time I have to leave the house or send hubby & the kids somewhere.
I’ve had lots of dry skin this season. I try to convince one of my girls to lotion my feet, that’s about as much of a spa treatment as it gets…
Sandy
Congrats on your move!
Running is my me time. Tomorrow I’m signed up for a half marathon. I’m nervous! I always get so nervous before my races.
Mani/Pedi is my favorite!!! just to be pampered w. no interruptions!
I love a nice long hot bath!
I don’t take baths anymore. I’m plus size and find it hard to get in and out of the tub. My mommy time is reading a good book and eating chocolate!
The last few weeks I have been going to the gym in the morning to get some time to myself!
I love the new look! And I love some mommy time – doesn’t happen often enough, but my favorite is a nice bath and a book. Even better when kids don’t walk in and start talking to me
I put oil too…leaves me so soft!
I definitely need to start carving out more Me time- I’ve been severely lacking in it lately. Thanks for the reminder!
My mommy time is when I head to Jazzercise class for a great workout!