80 Ways to Enjoy “Mommy Me Time”

Need ideas for Mommy Me Time?  How about 80 Ways to Enjoy “Mommy Me-Time”

I am a HUGE advocate of Mommy Me Time.

I believe in my core Mommy Me Time is not only a necessity but an absolute MUST and should be part of your daily routine.

Every Mom is a super hero!

YOU were hand-picked by higher power to be your child’s Mom (a.k.a. Guardian Angel).  You are exactly who he/she needs to guide them through life.

With this big role comes a big responsibility to take care of yourself so in return you can be the super star you were meant to be in your most important role as a Mom.

One thing I know for sure is that everything points to Self-care!  Without self-care it’s impossible to be healthy – mentally, physically and emotionally.

If you are not healthy mentally, emotionally and physically everyone around you will suffer.

Without proper mental health, we lack patience.  For parents patience is a mandatory requirement.

Think about the last time you lost your patience and snapped at your kids.  The chances are you were exhausted, tired, burned out and most likely skipped a meal or two.  All of which effects your ability to manage stress, your mood and your interaction with those around you.

Commit to giving yourself 15-30 min a day towards doing something just for YOU!

To help you kick things off here is a list of 80 things you can do for yourself for your Mommy Me Time!

I invite you to take this list and add things that bring YOU joy.

Call it your “JOY List”.

Make it part of your routine to carve out “Mommy Me Time” and do something that brings you joy.

This will work best when you actually block off time on your calendar and really commit to it.

Your Mind, Body and Soul will love you for it.

Have fun with this and enjoy your Mommy Me Time!

1. Paint your nails
2. Read your favorite magazine
3. Go for a walk
4. Sip fresh cup of coffee / tea on your porch
5. Get a message
6. Get a new haircut
7. Take a Champaign bubble bath at your home
8. Have lunch with a girlfriend
9. Call your BFF.  (BFF is too far away?  – Schedule a time to chat on Skype over coffee) So fun!
10. Go to the movies (No babysitters?  No problem.  Buy your popcorn from the movie theaters and rent a movie at home! 😉
11. Have a tickle war with your kids
12. Treat yourself to your favorite pastry
13. Listen to your favorite CD
14. Get a foot message
15. Treat yourself to a new accessory
16. Buy a new lipstick
17. Read a book
18. Purchase a new candle
19. Go for a run
20. Exercise
21. Schedule girl time
22. Eat lunch at the park
23. Take a coffee break
24. Go dancing
25. Take a painting class
26. Sign up for ballroom dance lessons
27. Spend time with nature
28. Go for a hike
29. Enjoy a glass of wine
30. Go to a concert
31. Treat yourself to a luxurious body lotion that unwinds you
32. Download a ringtone that makes you happy
33. Sing-out-loud
34. Meditate
35. Get a facial
36. Go to your favorite restaurant
37. Watch your favorite TV show
38. Get a mani-pedi
39. Treat yourself to frozen yogurt
40. Give yourself a home facial
41. Purchase a Sexy lingerie (yeah baby!)
42. Enjoy chocolate – Guilt free!
43. Wear something that makes you feel like a million bucks!
44. Burn your favorite scented candle – Even when you are just doing the dishes 😉
45. Turn every shower into your sanctuary by putting on relaxing music, burning candles and using few drops of your favorite aroma therapy oil like lavender
46. Go on a date night with your spouse
47. Buy flowers and place them all around your home, kitchen, bathroom, living room and bedroom
48. Make gourmet coffee at home
49. Sign up for a cooking class
50. Enjoy an impromptu dance party in your living room
51. Laugh every day!
52. Treat yourself to Champaign brunch for fun
53. Start your own garden to grow flowers, veggies and herbs (you’ll have endless supply of flowers to place around your home, not to mention save money on your grocery bill)
54. Go to the beach
55. Read a fashion magazine
56. Go to lunch with your honey
57. Work on a puzzle
58. Do Yoga
59. Take a family field trip
60. Go to a fancy restaurant and just order desert!
61. Go window shopping
62. Take a nap
63. Go for a swim
64. Get crafty – browse through Pinterest and look for craft projects that inspire you
65. Take a bike ride
66. Try a new recipe
67. Play miniature golf
68. Listen to an audio book
69. Go to a bookstore
70. Write
71. Color
72. Paint
73. Bake
74. Pamper yourself
75. Visit a day spa
76. Go ice skating
77. Start on scrapbooking
78. Connect with other Moms in Mom Groups
79. Write in a gratitude journal
80. Buy a cook book

Now I’d love to hear from you.  What brings you joy?  What do you do for your Mommy Me Time?  Paint a picture for us below in the comments.

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