Sometimes motherhood and family life can feel like a twenty-four-seven job. And to be perfectly frank, it is. That’s why it’s so important that moms find moments during the week that they can treat themselves to the things that they want. Even though we’re all committed to our kids, it’s nice to have some “me” time where we just sit back and enjoy life for a while. The following are some ways that moms can treat themselves when the kids aren’t looking.
Indulge Yourself With An Audiobook
Reading books is great, but the problem with reading a physical book is that you can’t do anything else while you’re doing it. Yes – you might be able to stir porridge with one hand while using the other to hold a book, but it’s not ideal. Now, though, you don’t have to settle for a physical book.
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Thanks to smartphones and audiobook apps, you can listen to your favorite books. What’s great about audiobook platforms today is the sheer range of books that are narrated. Practically every book you can think of has been turned into an audio file by a professional narrator, allowing you to leave the chaos of your home behind and get lost in a world of drama and fiction.
Grab An Instant Spa
The idea of an instant spa sounds too good to be true. But there are all sorts of ways you can try to recreate that feeling, even if you’re just about to pick the kids up from an afterschool club. One idea is to grab some lavender hand lotion and leave it in your car. Thanks to cleaning products, our hands can become dry and cracked. But having a good lotion on standby is great when you need a quick boost according to mom.me.
What’s more, lavender itself has some rather special properties beyond that of other herbs. It turns out that the smell of lavender is very good at putting our brains in relaxation mode. Lavender has been shown by researchers to reduce feelings of anxiety and depression in people, which is how it creates that instant spa atmosphere. Try it out for yourself.
Every Couple Of Months, Treat Yourself To Something Sexy
Motherhood is a noble pursuit. But it’s not always sexy. That’s why it’s so important that you take a bit of time out to remember that you’re a woman as well as a mother. Nothing makes you feel sexier than getting a new hairstyle or buying a new outfit. If you’re worried about cost, don’t worry: there are all sorts of ways to save, like grabbing a New York & Company coupon code at CouponSherpa.com. Keep your eyes peeling for money-off offers on the Internet and take the guilt out of treating yourself.
Turn The Bathroom Into A Bunker
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