Let's be completely honest, being a mom is not easy although it is very rewarding. One of the more difficult aspects of motherhood is hardly ever getting any time to yourself. Believe it or not, 97% of mothers feel that they had a lot more time to themselves before becoming mothers. Me time is a luxury for most. The reality is that most of us spend the majority of our time juggling busy schedules, holding down the fort at home, and just looking forward to even one moment of peace that we can enjoy by ourselves. Now don't get me wrong, this does not mean that we do not love our children, it simply means that we sometimes need a break. So how do we sneak some me time into our day you ask? In my home, I can often be found smuggling a tablet into the bathroom to watch some of my favorite shows on Netflix. Since you can stream your favorite movies and television programs on Netflix on just about any device, you can execute a mom sneak just about anywhere. I highly … [Read more...]
Tips For Making “Me Time” A Priority That Include Coffee! #CoffeeRoutine #Pmedia #Ad
*This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group®, The J.M.Smucker Company, White Wave,and Truvia Natural Sweetener, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #CoffeeRoutine http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV This week has been like most weeks in that I am incredibly busy and and don't have much time in my schedule for "Me time." However, having a full-time career and taking care of a family is exhausting. It is important for me to be kind to myself and steal a few precious moments here and there to recharge whenever possible. From as far back as I can remember, enjoying a good cup of coffee has always been part of any ritual that involves me having a few quiet minutes of reflection and peace. Believe it or not, creating "Me time" is something that I have learned to perfect over the years. I've noticed that most moms like me have a lot of trouble slowing down long enough to stop and … [Read more...]