As a mom, you don't have a whole lot of time for yourself - especially with how demanding a baby can be. Although it may seem hard to do, it is important that you take the time to take care of yourself, too. It will make you look and feel much better - trust me! This entry is dedicated to five easy, inexpensive things you can do to get yourself feeling fabulous.
1. Take a hot bubble bath. This is by far one of my favorite things to do. I try and do this a few times a week, and I find that when I put my son down to sleep at night is the best time for me to do it. Some nights I make a cup of hot tea to sip on and read a book or magazine and it is WONDERFUL!
2. Treat yourself to a face mask. This is something that is super inexpensive and will make your skin look and feel so much better. Better yet, it only takes about 5 minutes to dry, so in under 10 minutes you can look and feel like a million bucks!
3. Put on some make-up. Okay, I know this may seem like a daunting task and not something that is going to be quick. I promise that in five minutes, you can put on a small amount of make-up which will make a huge difference. Here is what I try to do every day: First, start with some concealer (especially if you have been up a lot the night before with the baby - this will help a lot with under-eye circles). Next, add a little bit of blush or bronzer for some color on your cheeks, forehead, and chin. Add a little bit of eyeliner (sometimes I put on a bit of a light shimmery eyeshadow too) and mascara to make your eyes stand out. Last, put on a moisturizing lip gloss and you are good to go!
4. Wash your hair. This may sound obvious, but it is amazing how the day can get away from you, and before you know it, it is time for bed and you have still not showered or washed your hair. Even if you don't have time to dry it, taking a quick shower and washing your hair is a quick, easy way to feeling like a new person. I suggest trying a shampoo that has an energizing scent; that can be a huge help on mornings when you are tired and feeling a bit sluggish.
5. Treat yourself to some new underwear. Again, another thing that might sound like a no-brainer, but swapping out the underwear you wore during your pregnancy and right after you had the baby for something new will make you (and your husband) MUCH happier.
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