Category Archive: Self-care

Mar 08

Fun!

Last week we looked at a “Mom” topic – this week will be a “Me” topic.  We’re all able to be better moms (and friends, and daughters, and sisters, and wives, and so forth) when we’re acknowledging and honoring who we are as individual women, apart from all our other roles.  In the weeks to …

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May 05

Make it a great Mother’s Day!

Mother’s Day is right around the corner.  Whether you favor lots of festivities or a quiet day, what can you do to make your celebration special?   Perhaps leaving all the planning to your husband and/or kids works perfectly.  However, for many moms, doing just a little legwork can make the day even better.  Here …

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Jan 20

Resolve to look and feel your best!

Really, who among us doesn’t want to look fabulous on an ongoing basis?  This is an area lots of moms would like to address.  And of course, “Lose weight!” is one of the top New Year’s resolutions many people make.    Looking great doesn’t have to involve shedding pounds, however, and there are lots of …

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Dec 09

What have you done for YOU lately?

“Oh sure,” you said as you read the title; “there’s not enough time for everything I already need to get done.  I’m supposed to add more to my list?”  Well, yes, you are.   December is the busiest month of the year for many, but that’s not a reason to put your self-care on hold.  …

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Nov 11

Just say NO!

With the holidays drawing near, this is an especially good time of year to remember the little word that can keep you from getting completely overwhelmed:  NO!  As a mom, you already have a lot on your plate, and you can get in trouble when you start feeling the need to say yes to every …

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Jul 15

Making the most of summer TIME

Are you a big fan of summer, enjoying lazy days of relaxing, being less scheduled, getting some much needed “r&r”?  Or do you suffer from summer guilt, trying to enjoy yourself and your children but really wanting to be productive (which can be almost impossible with kids around all day)?   If you’re in the …

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