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4 Things Stay-at-Home & Work-at-Home Moms Must Add to Their To-Do List Now! by Ann Marie G. Halstead

Parenting
September 07, 2016
Ann Marie G. Halstead
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4 Things Stay-at-Home & Work-at-Home Moms Must Add to Their To-Do List Now!

Now that the kids are going back to school, we stay-at-home and work-at-home moms have so much to do – everything we put off while we were with our kids this summer. If you're like me, your impulse is to tackle your to-do list. But let's not, at least not right away. Let's acknowledge all that we accomplished this summer (making memories, caring for our kids, preparing them for school, etc.) and then take a day or two to do something for us. How about this for a to-do list: 

  • get a pedicure
  • read a novel
  • go for a walk
  • meet a friend for lunch

SAHMs and WAHMs, we've earned this time. The other stuff can wait!

Elisa Schmitz
Amen, Ann Marie Gardinier Halstead! Let's get on this self-care thing, now! xoxo
Like Reply 9 years ago
Ann Marie G. Halstead
My kids started school yesterday. While I've gotten some things checked off my list, I've also met a friend for coffee, gone to the gym, & done some reading!
Like Reply 9 years ago
Kristy Dominiak
This is a must!! Life isn't about the accomplishments but about the moments! It's time for us to be "present" with ourselves. Great tip!!
Like Reply 9 years ago
Kelli Porcaro
I like your thinking! And even though my kids are in their 20s I'm still going to join you in this list of fun things to do!!
Like Reply 9 years ago
Meredith Schneider
What an awesome reminder! Time to schedule some spa time and lunch with friends ;) Hubby and I have been enjoying day time dates with all 4 kids being at school! Wink! Wink! 15yrs and still acting like newlyweds ;)
Like Reply 9 years ago
Marilyn
And what about the joy of seeing a movie - at the theatre - and not years old rentals.
Like Reply 9 years ago
Ann Marie G. Halstead
I love these comments, ladies! This a.m. I met a friend for coffee, got a massage, and ran errands without the kids! I feel like a new woman!
Like Reply 9 years ago
Naimah Razak
Self love bandwagon: note to myself to jump on and stay on without guilt.
Like Reply 9 years ago
Ann Marie G. Halstead
You can do it, Naimah! xoxo
Like Reply 9 years ago
Elisa Schmitz
I love all of your feedback, chicas! Ann Marie Gardinier Halstead Kristy Dominiak Kelli Schulte Meredith Schneider Marilyn Naimah Razak - if we don't take care of ourselves, who will take care of those we love?
Like Reply 9 years ago
Ann Marie G. Halstead
Exactly, Elisa (though I do need to remind myself of this sometimes)!
Like Reply 9 years ago

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