Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Oui by Yoplait as part of Acorn. All thoughts and opinions are my own. What does “oui” mean? The word translates to “yes” in French, pronounced “wee.” In other words, it’s time to start saying “yes” to “Me Time.” Why? Raise your hand if you can’t remember the last…
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5 Items for the Perfect “Me Time” Bag
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of PEOPLE®, InStyle®, and Sunset®. The opinions and text are all mine. We are in the thick of summer right now as the days have become hotter, longer, and jam packed with summer activities. We’re all so busy trying to find ways to spend…
5 Reasons to Schedule Me Time
We’re always so busy. Busy, busy, busy. From running around on errands to answering work emails to taking care of kids … we are all pulled in a million different directions day in and day out. From the moment the alarm or baby monitor makes a noise to the moment the head hits the pillow…
15 Things Every Mom Should Do This Year
With balancing a full-time work-at-home job while taking care of our son full-time at home and trying to find quality time with my husband, I was starting to feel a bit like I was losing myself in the mix. Who was I becoming? Why was I putting myself last on the list? When was I…
The Importance of Having a Hobby
Between juggling family life and work life, life, as a whole, has a tendency to fly by. Waking up early, going to bed late, trying to squeeze in as many special moments with my family while trying to make sure my work emails are tended to … sometimes I find it difficult to breathe. Days…
Simple Ways to Find “Me Time”
All of us wear so many hats. From mother to father, sister to brother, daughter to son, employee to employer … most days can be filled with exhausting minutes that lead to tiresome hours. We wake up early, go to bed late, and always feel connected. We are all busy. Many of us are beyond…
Trying to Find Time to Read a Book
A few weeks ago, we had my mother-in-law stay with us for the week to help watch our son while I underwent minor outpatient surgery. Having her to help watch, play, feed, and cuddle with our son was, as one could guess it, incredibly helpful. When she wasn’t with my son, she flipped open a…