Have yourself a little bit of pampering...

I literally JUST finished all of my Christmas Gift shopping.  Whew hew!!!  Of course, I don't subject myself to the mobs.  I buy everything from the sanctity of my computer.  
Now that this is done I think it is time for some pampering.  We could all use a little TLC for ourselves around this time of year too.  As a few of you have mentioned recently...family drama, buying presents, decorating, the countdown to those big holiday parties...well it all adds up doesn't it?  So what are you doing to take care of you?
EYE MASKI've been tossing and turning these days...unable to just relax peacefully into sleep.  But I'm thinking an eye mask might help a little bit.  Or at least make me feel glamorous!  So this is definitely top on the list.

minkee eye mask pattern from Prudent Baby

HOME PEDICURE

Yes I'm sure we'd all love to leisurely pop out the door and head to our favorite salon for a nice mani & pedi.  Hahahahaha...I'd love to figure out what to do with my two little ones while that happens!  And imagining them waiting patiently while I get a pedicure done?  Ha!  Instead...I think I'll just have to lock myself into the bathroom and take matters into my own hands.  For tips on how to prettily pamper your piggies head over to Real Simple.

Easy-at-home Pedicure

SMILE

When in doubt, and when feeling a bit blue, or challenged by some snippy comment from some not so well meaning family member... SMILE.  Studies show that there are definite health benefits to smiling, and did you know that if you hold your smile long enough (a few minutes) it actually works towards making you feel happier?  No joke jake.  

Personally...I like the following saying about smiling and I smile just remembering it...

Perhaps when we all have time to do so we can start a Smile Pillow Crusade.  I know we all have someone in our lives suffering from depression - perhaps even ourselves.  It is time to acknowledge, embrace, and stand strong for those with depression and let them know they are not alone.  Think about making a smile pillow for someone you love...hey, in the very least they can take their aggression out on it when they have the impetus to hit something! [I know I would.  ;)]

Honey Pie Designs

My Point?  Take care of you too. 

- rebecca lynne

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