Claim it.- Dress up and show up
- Get your makeup done for free at a high end makeup counter
- Spice up your toes with a pedicure
- “Lift” your spirits-Go bra shopping!
- Shake your booty!
- Tell yourself, face to face in the mirror: “I love you!” and mean it!
1. Every mom feels the whispers of her “old” self creep in every now and then: A song comes on the radio.. the urge to put THAT dress YES THAT RED ONE on…but the “Practical” side tells you: You’re a mom now, you have responsibility! You can’t entertain such frivolity!! What would the PTA think?
Screw that! You are a mom and a woman-Claim it, own it! A bit of frivolity in life is fantastic and can ignite a whole new energy into your family!
2. It’s time. Retire the Mommy jeans. I know you have clothes in the back of your closet that you are saving for a special occasion. Been there, done that. Life IS the Special occasion. Celebrate it! Put on that dress and shoes, now go pick your kid up at school. You will walk a little sassier down that crosswalk-I guarantee it!
3. We all need a little pick-me-up and free is always a plus. Take a drive to a department store, find a fun makeup counter and have them do a makeover! The makeup artists LOVE having fun with new people. My favorite is MAC cosmetics for the fun bold colors! Buy a little lipstick as a reminder of your makeup adventure. It can be your touchstone to pull you together!
4. When I am feeling tired, my back hurts from running around after the Monster Princesses, I treat myself and get my toes done. Seriously, where else can you have some pamper your feet and get a free massage with their massage chairs!! Now if only, there was a salon that served wine….that would be divine!
5. Let’s hope that the nursing bra has been tossed! If you haven’t been fitted since before you had your child, it is time to go again. Your body changes in so many ways and so does your bra size. Take the time to go get some lingerie, that fit and accentuate your body properly. Victoria’s secret will write the size and name of your styles on a handy dandy card for easy reference. When you need a new one, you don’t have to waste your time-just pull out your card, tell them what you need, buy it and be on your way. NOW…If you really want to add some spice to your life, find the closest Marlies Decker designer BraBars. You really do feel like a million trying on things there!
6. Putting all this together, it’s time to dance in the kitchen! Let Shakira or Lady Gaga get your hips swinging. Windows are open, music is loud, and you can feel the old you, the forgotten you, start dancing again as she makes dinner for the kiddos! The kids will love it too and will probably join you! Dance party U.S.A is in the HOUSE!!
7. Self Love is the best spice of all. It is the most important, like Salt. It enhances everything. When was the last time you really took the time to appreciate you for YOU? Take it now. Find a mirror, face yourself and tell yourself how much you love and appreciate all that you do. Open yourself to feel loved– You deserve it!
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