Helloooooo, lovely ladies!
We haven’t forgotten you! Hopefully, by now, some of you who signed up for postcard love from the Warrior Mom Conference have received notes of hope, tinged with a bit of Boston magic, from our attendees. I want you to know that all the attendees were so thrilled to have the postcards to send to you and several attendees offered to fill out multiple cards. The love for all of us, there or not, was overflowing.
While we were together in Boston, there was a lot of discussion about those who couldn’t join us. You were there, Homestead Warriors. We felt you. Your presence was felt in everything we did this past weekend at the first ever patient centered maternal mental health conference.
And now, it’s YOUR TURN, Homestead Warriors.
Today, we’re announcing a giveaway just for you. That’s right: If you were unable to join us in Boston and live in the US or Canada, you are eligible.
All you have to do is comment below with what you’re going to do just for you today. That’s right, just give us a peek into your self-care and BOOM. You’re entered.
Winners will be announced on July 24th at 12:00N ET.
Oh, what are you entering to win, you ask?
These lovely prizes:
So, without any further adieu, let us know what you’re doing in the self-care realm!
Winners will be notified by email so make sure you leave us that information.
Good luck, dear Homestead Warriors!
I’m going to choose not to get aggravated today. I would definitely call that self-care.
I’m going to love on my babies extra today since they’re going away to summer camp for 24 days. OMG 24 DAYS WITH NO HUGS….AHHH! So storing up my hugs will be my self-care 🙂
Today, after a late night at the hospital, I plan on doing absolutely nothing but relaxing.
I am headed to an eye doctor appointment and am going to treat myself to an iced coffee! 🙂
I’m going to give myself the grace to not feel mom guilt about the messy/half packed apartment we are currently living in until our new home is built!
Sit in the sun while kids are napping and read a magazine 🙂
I am taking a nap when my toddler does!!!!!!!
My thoughts exactly. <3
Today I will take the time to pick up the novel I’ve been wanting to read and spend at least 30 minutes with that, and only that. I will allow my husband to take on the child duties for once.
I’m going to nap when the kids nap!
I plan on taking a few minutes to myself after the kids go to bed. Just sit in the quiet and relax.
I am tracking my cycle (TMI :)) so I can better track how my hormone fluctuations are affecting my mood.
I’m forcing myself to get to the gym on my day off instead of getting too buried in laundry.
Went to the beach!
Having a sweet girls day with my toddler
I’m going to pour myself a glass of wine tonight and take a bath. Then I’m going to sit and do a puzzle 🙂
I just took a wonderful nap.
I’m going to have more patience with everyone,including myself. Smile more at little things and work on being thankful
I am going to meditate tonight and head to the library by myself tomorrow 🙂 It has taken a long time to realize how important self-care is and it’s not always easy but so worth it!
Coloring!!!! It’s been so relaxing and meditative. I can’t get enough of it. It really helps to clear my head.
I’m going to nap while my kid naps. He’s 3.5 years old, and I am a firm believer that “sleep when the baby sleeps” is advice that NEVER expires.
15 min mindfulness recording, followed by a glass of wine and a my movie pick with the mister.
Congratulations on such a successful conference. I really wish I could have been there.
Laura, UK x
I am (currently!) taking some time to myself and allowing myself to think only of myself. I never thought a moment like this would be so difficult!
I am going to hang up the decorations on my kitchen wall (the ones that have been sitting on the counter for months)
5 hour drive ahead of me today, so I’ve loaded up a new movie and some headphones for the kids. Some music and quiet time in the front seat, and an hour or two of freedom from MOMOMOOOOOOOM.
I am going to a sewing class–creative time with other women is good for the soul! 🙂
Going to attempt to go shopping with out the little guy.
I’m going to enjoy a cup of coffee and some cookie dough bites without interruption for breakfast!
For me, I am going out this evening for a girls’ night to learn about Nerium! I’m looking forward to having a bottle water all to myself and not share it with anyone 🙂 It’s the little things!
Today, I made time for exercise since it helps keep my anxiety levels lower. I’m also going to try to find time to write a letter to a penpal, since that’s always been something I love. And because it’s 90+ and humid, I’m going to soak my feet in the kiddy pool while my toddler gets water play.
Since my husband is home today, I ate breakfast in the spare room and edited some photos. It was nice!
Getting out with other mom friends, and investing more in my personal networks to keep me and them afloat!
I’m going to not worry about everything I “should” be doing around the house and live in the moment when I take my son and dog to the park this evening after work.
Danced to some music while cleaning the kitchen. Most wouldn’t say cleaning is self care, but I really enjoy deep cleaning and getting all the dirt out of places no one ever notices anyways. 🙂
Reading a book while the hubs plays outside with the littles!
Just stepped out of the shower and indulged in my daily self-care ritual my body boost, where I get to check in with myself with a whole body massage, nourish my skin with essential oils and positive self-affirmations. #selfcareisntselfish
I just came back today from a solo trip weekend. It was both lovely and hard to take the space and time but I wanted to be and really be with my beloved aunt on her 80tg bday
I’m taking my dagger to grandma’s then I’m going to go find something new to wear that makes me feel pretty again!!! Even if its only a new headband! Depression has lead to weight gain and then more depression. No one is going teach my daughter the value of herself the way I can live that out loud in front of her!!
Just for me I am going for a long walk, without children. The silence will be replenishing!
I went to Target ALL BY MYSELF. It was like a vacation, you know, one that doesn’t require weeks of planning and packing and that doesn’t leave me needing a vacation from vacation. Ha! 😉
Thank you so much for this giveaway! After bed tonight I am writing. I write about my ppd as a way of not forgetting. And to eventually share. It’s therapy and an exercise in humility. Usually I forget my day’s stresses after just a few minutes. Missing the conference was tough; thank you for doing this!
I get to read one of my favorite mystery authors.
I am going to take the dog for a walk while the kids spend time with their daddy and focus on achieving my goals…financial, personal, etc. and remind myself that anything is possible if you work hard enough for it.
I’m letting the housework sit so I can focus on being me
I’m going to just breathe, and play chutes and ladders with my boys.
I’m dragging the kids to the craft store! Hehe
I’m going to sit down and read “Go Set a Watchman” by Harper Lee. I love reading books but don’t often take the time to sit down and read! There’s always something to be done…
Sitting here after midnight pumping with my 8week old in the my room, I finally see I am not alone. I am going to get the help I need to feel better. So grateful to have found this site as I broke down today and thought I was never going to feel better now I know I will.
I’m going to take a moment for myself.