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Mother's Day Revival
Top 25 Mother's Day Tips for Mom's Revival!
By Stacy M. DeBroff
15.Are you sleep-deprived? It's so tempting to steal hours from either end of our days – to get that final load of laundry folded or to curl up with a novel – that you wind up getting less than the optimal seven or eight hours of sleep your body needs.
16. Ease yourself off of "quick fix" foods. Snacks high in sugar, caffeine, or alcohol actually bring your mood and energy level down further once they wear off. Reach instead for a glass of ice water with a couple raspberries thrown in, a cup of green tea or crisp vegetables that appeal to you.
17. Take a shower or bath, every day. It sounds simple, but this is often the first luxury to go as a mom! Plus, once a week, indulge in a bath during which no shaving or shampooing is allowed. Light a couple candles, drop in scented bath oil and luxuriate. Be really decadent and throw in a few rose or gardenia petals. Nothing like a really warm bubble bath with scented soap or gel to soothe your body after a long day running around and meeting everyone else's needs. Dim the lights, grab something fabulous to read or put on some of your favorite music, and spend 20 minutes soaking out the day's stress.
18. Pick up soothing music to listen to in the car or during your commutes, or check out some books on tape from your library to have some escapist time listening on the go. Transform this otherwise lost time into something soothing.
19. Hiring help can sometimes be money well spent. Spend a few extra dollars to have someone help you clean, organize or finish a project. While this may take some creative planning and budgeting, the extra time it will give you for yourself or with your family may be just what you need.
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