Tag: personal time
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I Prioritize My Needs, and I Won’t Apologize
Get Pregnant Fast “Just don’t be one of those mothers who leaves her kids with a babysitter to enjoy some personal time or hit the gym.” These were the last words shared by a potential caregiver for my two little ones. An experienced woman with a spotless home that smelled of fresh baked cookies, she…
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Discover the Couple Who Relish Their Child-Free Weekends, Week After Week
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of parenting, the idyllic image of a weekend getaway can seem like a distant dream for many. But for model Claire Harper and her husband, those dreams are a weekly reality. Known for her appearances on reality TV and her previous achievements in beauty pageants, Claire has found a…
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10 Things I’d Do for Myself If I Had More Time
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the never-ending quest for time. As we all know, time seems to slip through our fingers like sand, especially when you’re juggling the demands of motherhood. It’s a chaotic whirlwind of responsibilities that can leave little room for self-indulgence. If only I could rewind to the days when I could freely…
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I Want to Visit the Hair Salon—All by Myself!
Get Pregnant Fast Like many mothers, I often yearn for some well-deserved “me” time. I used to fantasize about even the simplest moments of solitude, like using the bathroom in peace. However, after years of having my little shadow accompany me everywhere, I’m starting to wonder if I still want to go solo for those…
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When a Mom Steals a Moment for Herself
Get Pregnant Fast If you give a mom just a moment of peace… The thrill of having some precious “me” time will be overwhelming. She’ll have to weigh her options: should she indulge in a soothing chamomile bubble bath, cozy up with a captivating novel, or treat herself to a manicure and massage? Perhaps she’ll…
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I Cherish My Family Beyond Measure, Yet I Celebrate My Birthdays Solo (And It’s a Joyful Experience)
Get Pregnant Fast The last time I shared my birthday with one of my kids, my daughter was just 3 years old. That was a whole seven years ago. I remember eagerly anticipating our special day together. I planned to whip up pancakes for breakfast, take her to her gymnastics class, and then treat us…
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How I Long to Embrace My Alone Time
Get Pregnant Fast You know what I truly crave? It’s not a glass of wine, a quick nap, or even a night out with friends. What I really want is solitude. The kind of solitude where I can step outside my front door and experience a few blissful hours of child-free freedom. And what do…
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48 Hours of Solitude: Moms Deserve a Break Too
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Sep. 15, 2015 Originally Published: April 30, 2013 My foot tapped impatiently against the airport floor as I awaited my flight to Florida, feeling as jittery as if I had consumed an entire pot of coffee. It was early March in Cleveland, where the lingering gray skies and slushy snow were…
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8 Gifts I’m Treating Myself to This Holiday Season
Get Pregnant Fast As the holiday season approaches, my kids inevitably start asking what I want for Christmas. But let’s be honest, this question is often a bit of a trap. Instead of responding with something selfless like, “Oh, I don’t need anything!”—which, by the way, is a response I’ve only seen in movies—I’m usually…
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Why Do Mothers Stay Up Late?
Get Pregnant Fast On a Saturday morning, just after 8 a.m., my partner, Sarah, mentioned feeling exhausted from the night before. Curious, I asked her how late she had stayed up. With three kids in the house, all of whom had actually slept through the night, I was puzzled. Sarah and I usually share the…