These days, I’m barely able to find a little quiet time for myself. Even with these 7 ways to squeeze in ‘me time’, I don’t always feel like I can make it happen. As the majority of you know, there’s a lot that goes into raising two kids, owning a business, and juggling all the roles a woman plays. If we don’t make ourselves a priority and take time for ourselves, it’s just not going to happen. We have to make it happen, right? This is me making it happen for two of you! Read on for some cool tips and a fun giveaway to help you get some ‘me time’ in your week.
I figured the best people to ask for tips for getting some ‘me time’ would be other moms and business owners. After all, who wants advice from someone not walking the walk? These ladies live a full life, just as you and I do, and have shared their ideas, tips, and tricks for adding some ‘me time’ to their lives.
Tips from Real Moms on Taking Time for Yourself
“I like to do shopping, or window shopping, run or do yoga, read a good book, or watch comedy or reality TV–preferably with a glass of wine,” shared Kelly of The Centsible Life, who also lists 10 ways to get some ‘me’ time while updating your look or wardrobe on her own site.
“Sometimes I just have to lock myself in the bathroom,” says Megan of SweetSadieMarie.com. Monica of Mommy Maestra shared Megan’s sentiments saying she too locks the bathroom door!
Julie at Julieverse.com stresses that ‘me time’ is a total necessity in mommying, and also says her favorite ways to get ‘me time’ include, “gym time, mani/pedis, quiet time at a coffee shop, shopping.”
“I send my kids and husband to the park,” is Silvia’s trick for getting ‘me time’. Silvia writes at Mamá Latina Tips.
Jessica of Found the Marbles had this to say: “Because I have worked from home for the past six years I need to get out of my house to truly decompress, whether that means having dinner or drinks with girlfriends or getting out on a Saturday night with my husband.” Jessica also shared The Art of Decompressing with readers on her site.
“I leave the house with my laptop and iPad citing that I’m off to the grocery store. Then I spend hours at my local coffee house enjoying a day of caffeine and writing,” said Sara, Founder and Editor at www.mommafindings.com
Nadia of JusticeJonesie.com told us: “For me time, I pick one of my two Cs. Cocktails with friends or a coffee at a coffee house somewhere.”
“I squeeze me time after work or head on over to the coffee shop for FREE wifi on weekends. I love me time. I need more of it,” was the tip provided by Eva of Tech.Food.Life.
As you can see, everyone has their own way of getting some ‘me time’ and taking some time to relax. Hopefully, you’ve learned some new tricks you didn’t already know! To help you out even more, two of you will win a fun ‘me time’ kit to put these tips to use and have some time for yourself!
We’ve partnered with CVS/pharmacy to provide the following essentials for a little self-pampering, all of which you can find at your local CVS store or online:
- Essence of Beauty Ultra Soft Spa Set
- Essence of Beauty Faux Sea Sponge
- Nuance Salma Hayek Shampoo and Conditioner
- Nuance Salma Hayek Eye Quad
- Designer Fragrance
- Sally Hansen Nail Polish
- Godiva Chocolates
‘Me Time’ Essentials Giveaway
We want you to have some ‘me time’ and take care of yourself, so we’re giving two of you this kit full of ‘me time’ essentials! Consider it an early Mother’s Day gift for yourself or give it away to your own mom or special lady in your life!
How to Enter
Required entry: If you’d like to enter this giveaway for a ‘me time’ kit, simply leave a comment below sharing your favorite way to make time for yourself.
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All entries must be in by Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 11:59 pm EST. You must be 18 or older and a U.S. resident. No purchase necessary. Remember to leave a separate comment for each entry. The winners will be chosen using Random.org and will be notified via email. (Please be sure to provide a valid email address with your entry.) Winners will have 48 hours to respond and claim prize, otherwise a new winner will be chosen.
Disclosure: I received the same ‘me time’ kit from CVS/pharmacy in order to facilitate this giveaway. No compensation received.
I love this post (and not just because you were kind enough to include me)! I may just have to steal Sara’s idea for getting out of the house. I just wonder what happens when she comes home without groceries!
My favorite way to make time for myself is to organize my day with a checklist.
I make time for myself after my baby girl goes to bed, by taking a bath or reading a book on my Kindle Fire.
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My favorite way to make time for myself is reading and listening to music
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I wake up before everyone so I can have some coffee, read, get on the computer, watch a show I recorded, etc. before they all get up. I also stay up a little late. Then, I take a nap with the kids to make up for the lack of sleep. Thank you for the chance to win!
I go for a walk, not only do I get exercise and fresh air but I also get some me time.
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I get up before everyone else does. That way I can do what I need to get done.
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I get up about an hour early so I can do something relaxing before my crazy day starts.
My favorite way to make time for myself is to wait until everyone has gone to bed
My favorite thing to do is read. Thanks for hosting!
I take a hot bubble bath.
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I try to break away for pedicure when I can (and if I need one.) I love to relax in the massage chair, read a magazine, and enjoy the foot massage!
I try to break away for pedicure when I can (and if I need one.) I love to relax in the massage chair, read a magazine, and enjoy the foot massage!
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when I need time to myself I ride my bike on the trails down by the river-quiet and beautiful views
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I like to go to the movie theater by myself.
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I like to read a good book and discover new music…but reading is for sure best me time 🙂
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I’m such a nerd. My “me time” is usually hiding out at the library. LOL. My husband doesn’t like to read so it’s one place he’s happy not to accompany me to. I just take my sweet time walking around, finding books and enjoying quiet 😉
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I go to bed early and read for me time. Everybody knows not to bug me when I am in bed:)
My favorite me time is on the computer listening to music.
I make time by taking 30 minutes a day for yoga
My favorite way to make time for myself is to grab a great book and go sit in my hottub.
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I enjoy a nice Hot Bubble bath and the lights dimmed and I really relax!!
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I try to stay up later than everyone else. Thanks!
I like to get up first and have time for myself then – I can read or watch tv or check news/email on the computer. It gets my day off to a good start.
I enjoy taking a long bath with scented candles.
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i make sure i have an hr every week to take a bubble bath, and listen to music by candle light.
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Sometimes you just have to come right out and say you need it and then make it happen, make the time. I like to take off alone for few hours and go antique and flea market browsing and have something unusual for lunch.
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I spend time by myself and read a good book!
I read or exercise.
sometimes I get up earlier than everyone else just for the free time to start the day!
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listening to music
A nice warm bath with the door locked.
I make time for myself by brewing a lovely pot of tea and sitting out on my patio with a good book.
I make time for myself by getting up a little earlier than my kids and starting a pot of coffee and then exercising. It helps me feel refreshed for the day and gives me the time to myself I need!
I go and take a nice hot bubble bath. It is relaxing and gives me a little bit of time to myself.
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i love to read a good book, or relax in a bubblebath
I make time for myself by planning out about an hour a day to exercise and meditate.
My favorite way to get some “me” time is to tell the husband I’m going to take a long bath and he’s in charge:)
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I make time for me by locking myself in my bedroom and letting husband take over with the kids for an hour 😀
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I wake up early to get me time in the form of exercise!