Thursday, February 21, 2008
Thursday Thirteen #25 ~ 13 Treats Instead Of Sweets I find that with being a stay at home/work at home mom I have to watch myself , because I will go to the fridge a lot and snack all day. It is so easy to just grab a bag of chips and a can of coke while I am working. I do not want to stop to cook something for myself! I do not always eat healthy. So this Thursday Thirteen is all about other ways that you can treat yourself , so that you are not grabbing sweets and junk. 1. Go Outside! Go for a walk, a long drive in the country, go to the park, etc. I know this is a hard one now that it is colder weather. But I do go out on my back porch every once in a while to get a breath of fresh(and cold) air. It does wake me up! 2. Buy yourself some flowers. 3. Take a relaxing bubble bath. Or if you can , go to a spa. 4. Do something handy around the house that has been neglected. Fix something, Build something new, or work in the yard. 5. Buy yourself a great present. Something that you might not usually buy for yourself. Go to ebay and look around at designer handbags or something. Something totally extravagant. 6. Enjoy a sport. Go shoot some hoops at the local park or Y. Play some tennis, golf, or join a bowling team. 7. Curl up and just read a juicy novel. Grab a trashy book and relax. Although if it is too trashy it might make you more stressed and hot and bothered. HaHa. 8. Serve your favorite meal on your best china and invite someone special for dinner. Maybe a good time to have the grandparents over and remind them of how they said the kids would have fun spending a night with them!! 9. Take a class that you have always wanted to learn, like pottery, yoga, photography, or whatever. 10. Sit in the sun and take a nap. Get a hammock and lay in it outside where there is none of your work distractions. 11. Make a change in your day! Rearrange your furniture, get a new hairstyle, go on a day trip, shop at a different store, and anything else that is different.. 12. Do something childish! Play around with the dog, go fly a kite, anything ! While the kids are at school, I will sometimes go and play a video game!! I still love Tomb Raider! 13. Go to a movie, concert, a play, a game, a museum, or a zoo. Submit your article to the work at home blog carnival Give away free products and make money! Click Here Download Our Free Toolbar Labels: thursday 13, thursday thirteen, wahm, work at home |
Nice list of options even if you don't work at home :)
Definitely a great list of options! I love to go on walks so it doesn't matter if I'm at home or at walk, when I get stressed or just need a break, I go for a walk. Happy TT
Those are some fun tips. It's amazing what a change of scenery can do for you...
I think all moms need to take some time for themselves. Great list!
hi, cool list!! I'm a junk food lover! I did a TT list too, it's here: http://lifes-adventures.net Cheers!!
This was an EXCELLENT TT! I do many of those daily :D
Excellent Tips!
I spend a lot of my day looking through the cupboards and refrigerator trying to find something to snack on. Great list!
I didn't have that problem when I was home with the kids. However, now that I am working and sitting at my desk all day. I find myself looking for change for the vending machine.
Nice list for everyone! :) I had to stop buying most junk food just so I wouldn't do that! And I've been thinking about rearranging my furniture...
Happy TT!
I think we should do one of these at least once a day. I think it's necessary!
I don't need any urging to curl up with a book! Though I have yet to find a sport I enjoy.
Great list ~ I especially love #8 and #9.
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As someone who has worked at home on and off for many years, these are all great tips :)
Great list. Will keep in mind for the summer! Happy TT.
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