As moms, we spend most of our time taking care of everyone else, whether it is in the boardroom, the bathroom or the bedroom. While I encourage you to take time on a regular basis for yourself, I also encourage you to treat yourself with some little things on a regular basis that will lift your mood and possibly relieve some pent-up stress.
I have listed some things below to get your mind thinking on these and other possibilities.
1. I love scented candles! I love to change scents for the seasons. Loving the fall scents right now! Plus, I like to have a lavender scent in my bedroom to help with sleep.
2. I have drank hot coffee for years. Recently though, I learned that I loved iced coffee! I have learned to make some iced coffee at home, but I also like to keep the Starbucks instant iced as well, and it is cheaper than going in to Starbucks!
3. I have a love of flowers, but have never been successful actually growing any. My husband buys me flowers a couple of times a month, such a sweetie! We found that the flower Astramaris (below, comes in multiple colors), when bought cut from the store, lasts a long time 3-4 weeks, so we usually look for those. I like to place them near my workspace in the living room so I can see them throughout the day.
I also love fall mums. I love that they are cheap and bring me joy each day when I walk onto my porch!
4. What woman doesn’t love chocolate? I am particularly fond of Ghirardelli chocolate in various forms. One of my biggest treats ( and biggest downfall!) are brownies. I could eat brownies for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I think I probably actually HAVE done that before, lol! Having the assortment of flavors of small treats is a great thing to hide from the kids! It is almost cocoa weather and I love their hot chocolate too!
5. A good book. Every woman should have a good fiction book that she is reading, even if only a few pages a day. I am currently making my way through a great book on my ereader- Here, Home, Hope. Loving this book! Will probably read Safe Haven by Nicolas Sparks next.
6. A good glass of wine is a must on occasion! I had the pleasure of being treated to a newer brand of wine, called Middle Sister wine. They have provided wine at several blogging events I have been at and their wine is exceptional and not pricey!
7. A breath of fresh air can really do you some good. If possible, take a walk outside. If not, stand on the porch and just breathe in and out. If I really want a refreshing, I find a creek to sit beside!
8. Have a favorites playlist. I am not savvy when it comes to mp3’s and iPods and Pandora and now Spotify. But I do love music, and I have lots of music videos on Youtube that I listen to for a pick me up. A new one I just came across recently is Not Your Birthday by Allstar Weekend. You can’t help but dance along! And of course I love Adele…
9. Many people do spend way too much time watching TV, and I don’t agree with sitting for hours just mindlessly watching. However, I think it is a great treat for moms to have a show or 2 or 3 that she saves for watching. My hubby and I actually have similar tastes, so our TV time is time we also spend together. We recently started watching some new shows: Terra Nova, Prime Suspect, Pan Am, in addition to some oldies: Castle, Fringe, Warehouse 13.
10. A favorite lip gloss or lipstick – this can definitely be a pick me up. Sometimes the scent of your favorite lip gloss can cheer you up, or if you have a fab color lipstick that you know you look great in, apply before heading out the door.
WOW! This is a great list. I’ve gotta try the chocolate, the lip gloss, and iced coffee.
A scent that I love in the fall is Fireside (Bed, Bath & Beyond) has the best fragrence.
Lukeither
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Definitely a good book and a glass of wine!
Loved this post! Can we add naps to the list?! LOL…thanks for sharing, nice little way to start my Monday morning.
Five and Six are my favorite!!!! Great lis!
Love this Post. It really is the little things in life.
Dark chocolate, tea and music definitely top my list!
I LOVE this list! I have actually had and burned each one of the candles that you have pictured. I am partial to the “Middle Sister” wine… I am the middle sister myself.
We need to take time for those DESERVED pleasures! As moms and women, we work hard. A bit of self pampering is a treat to give ourselves as a reward!
I have been treating myself to a bag of chocolates I got at Blissdom. I shall be returning to healthy eating in a day or two, but for now… 🙂
Good to see you Angie!