Everything you do is always for someone else. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to wake up to breakfast in bed, all the laundry done for you and the house spotless? Hold up, wait a minute… are we on a reality show? No, it’s not mother’s day just wishful thinking.
It is high time we take care of us! Think about it… if we take care of ourselves better then we will be in a better place physically, mentally and possibly spiritually in order to take care of those around us. Everyone wins when we put ourselves first.
There is no reason why you can’t pamper yourself. A myriad of factors cause us not to choose to lavishly love ourselves. Guilt, money, time or cultural influences might be some factors but taking mommy time-outs are so very important for you to be a great mom. Remember you are so worth it!
Here are just five ideas to pamper you and save time, money and avoid guilt:
Schedule a manicure and pedicure at your area beauty school. It is very inexpensive and they have flexible day and evening appointments.
Get a comfy body pillow and take a 20 minute power nap. Try to do this daily!
Pre-plan the night before your very own breakfast in bed. Set the coffee pot on its timer, get a rose for your vase at the store, put scones in sealed container placing everything needed on a little side table and wake up to a great day.
Check out massage schools. Most charge under $30 for an hour long massage.
Make time for at least 30 minutes of exercise, set your alarm clock 45 minutes earlier and put in a video, walk briskly outside, or do yoga stretches.
What do mom’s need most? Girl, a day off! Okay good guess. How about endless coupons or maid service?
While coupons are great, appreciation is so much better. If a mom’s work was an actual job, it would have a higher turn over rate than fast-food restaurants! Mother’s day is nice but getting appreciated more often is what we really yearn for.
Now, I know our culture already teaches us to value our own mothers. But did you know that by showing appreciation to your mama can cause your children and spouse to take notice or possibly take action? My own mother is nearing 70 and the way I most appreciate her is to just listen to her talk. She feels worthy and appreciated.
So, by your example you just may get what you need most… appreciated. When your child draws a creature and gives it to you, remember that’s one form of appreciation that can be treasured for years to come. Take a picture and put it on Facebook for the world to see!
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