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A Spa Vacation
by Deb Frantz
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A Spa Vacation
As a mom you take care of everyone else -- the kids, the hubby, maybe mom/dad or in-laws -- you volunteer for various committees and organizations and then you collapse. You feel tired, cranky and crave sweets. What's going on here? You forgot to take care of the most important person. You! So as moms, how do we take care of ourselves, especially when we do not have the money or do not want to spend the money on a pamper-you spa vacation? You can still take care of that most important person even on a shoestring budget. I'll be sharing with you on a regular basis on ways to keep yourself going emotionally and psychologically when you provide so much care and support to the world around you. So, what do I do now? First, ask hubby, or if you are a single mom, ask a friend or relative to give you a few hours. Actually maybe not ask, demand that you need some time to yourself to recharge your battery before you go insane and end up on the front page of the local paper! Now, take a deep breath. Let's get that spa vacation going right at home. Stop at the local library for some of these, if you don't have one, borrow from friends. Spa Vacation At Home You'll need: Yoga tape or book (for beginners) Ok, now I have the spa ingredients, but what do I do with them? After your house is emptied of other bodies, sit still. Don't clean up after everyone; have them do this before they leave. Relaxing is better in a cleaner environment. But, don't you do it. This is your vacation. So, sit still, take a few deep breaths, relax, enjoy the silence. If you have meditated before, this may be a good time to do it, or to try it. Just concentrate on your breaths, perhaps recite a mantra, like 'I feel at peace'. After you have done this, try a little yoga or do the yoga instead of the meditation. The stretching can be very relaxing as you unwind all the stresses of the day, weeks, years. Start a bath using either the bath salts or essential oils. There are great books on aromatherapy. Lavender oil is great for relaxing, actually it's supposed to be good for many things. Only 3 drops is all you need for your bath. It's worth the investment. I did find bath salts for 69 cents at a salvage grocery store near me and they smell just wonderful. Be creative! Light the candles in your bathroom. Turn out the lights. Soak and enjoy the calmness and peacefulness, let it surround you. Don't let your mind wander on all the things you just have to get done. This time is for you. When you are done, eat a healthy snack/meal. Then sit down and write in your journal or read that book or magazine. You can add or subtract to this spa vacation. Maybe ask your hubby or friend to throw in a massage, great books for that too. I'd love to hear your ideas. One terrific book to check out is The Woman's Comfort Book by Jennifer Louden. It's a self-nurturing guide for restoring balance in your life. Taking care of you is most important. Take care of yourself before you feel that you will explode, or you feel yourself emptying. As a car, you must keep refueled or you won't go anywhere. Take the time in the next week or so to try a spa vacation at home. Make no excuses. You are worth it. Deb Frantz is the mother of three girls, 8 1/2, 7, and 21 months. Deb is an educational consultant and a representative for Discovery Toys. ICQ#8864667 Share your thoughts about this article with the editor: Click Here Do you have a time or money saving idea that wasn't included in this article? Please send it to tips@stretcher.com. We get the best ideas from our readers!
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