The last few days we have talked about how moms can make time for themselves by spending more time with girlfriends and making time for exercise.
Another area that moms might neglect is themselves. I know that for awhile I was not taking the 5 minutes even to wash my face at night. While it would be nice to spend hours (and lots of money) at a spa, there are some simple things we can do at home just to make ourselves feel “pretty” that are also easy on the budget.
Here are a few ideas:
- Give yourself a quick manicure.
- Take a bubble bath.
- After washing your face, take 10 minutes to try a beauty mask. You can find one for just about any skin type. While it’s working, read a magazine or catch up on email.
- Use hand lotion throughout the day. I know that sounds simple, but even just taking the time to keep your hands from getting dry can make you feel better.
- Make sure your face lotion has sun screen. Sometimes we are so busy making sure the kids are safe from the sun, we forget about ourselves. Using a moisturizer with built in sunscreen is one less thing we have to worry about.
- Put on lip gloss or lipstick. Sometimes just this simple thing can make you feel better about yourself and more confident.
Take a few minutes to try one or more of these things listed and you will definitely notice a difference in how you feel about yourself.
photo credit: Claire L. Evans
I picked up a few weeks ago a cinnamon scented hand lotion. I LOVE the smell of the spicy cinnamon (like the gum) and this smells like it. I tend to buy lotions and stop using them after a couple days…not this one! I love how soft my hands are now that I do that a few times a day.
I love that these ideas are so easy and doable (well, except for the bubble bath. With a 4-year-old and a 1-year-old Momma doesn't get much time alone in the bathroom. EVER!)
I'm with you on the lipstick/lip gloss. Sometimes that's all it takes to put a little extra pep in your step.
When you're taking that hot bubble bath, light some candles around the bathroom and turn off the light. Then just sit and relax in the bubbles and candlelight. Mmmmm….I wanna go take one now