Learning When To Relax

I need to learn how to relax. Am I the only one who is a chronic workaholic? Even when I am supposed to be resting, I am thinking of everything else that needs to be done. My body screams rest and my brains shouts, “Full speed ahead!” I remind myself of all the responsibilities that I have (not that I could forget as the thoughts are like a broken record in my head) and I put 150% into my kids, my husband and my blog but I somehow deliberately forget about myself. Go figure.

Today myself and a group of bloggers are going to help you on your journey to relax (as we all know I am a helpless cause) by giving 1 lucky winner a chance to receive a $50 USD via PayPal to begin.
Get yourself Starbucks for a week, treat yourself to a gel manicure, or splurge on those shoes you wanted! The choice is yours! The only rule: if you win, you must use it for yourself. No cheating. No buying toys, baby clothing, or (dare I say it?) groceries!

Ready for it? First, here are some great ideas of how some of our favorite moms on Instagram treat themselves, or take time to relax. Make sure to follow them – as that’s how you’ll enter to win a chance to treat yourself!

 

 

Mommy time! #hgtvmagazine #hgtv #lovehome

A photo posted by Deb (@seekinglavenderlane) on Jan 9, 2015 at 11:22am PST

Mani time! I <3 nail strips! #manicure #nails #beauty #style #fashion #nailstrips #mani #photooftheday #picoftheday A photo posted by menucha (@menuchadesign) on May 21, 2015 at 4:58pm PDT

A photo posted by Alyssa Darby (@artscrackers) on Aug 11, 2014 at 12:03pm PDT

My favourite weekends are the ones where there’s no busyness. When the kids get out all the toys and create great big imaginary worlds. When Ryan gets to drink his coffee on the back porch, enjoying the peace and quiet. When we make a cake with pink frosting just because we want to. And when I get to take a bubble bath in the middle of the afternoon. Maybe we will decide to do something productive later. Or maybe we’ll stay in our pjs and read books all evening. Either way, my heart is happy. A photo posted by Kalista (@whenwereathome) on Jul 11, 2015 at 2:49pm PDT

A photo posted by Jennifer Dawn (@jenniferdawn84) on Apr 23, 2015 at 1:19pm PDT

So nice to have a husband who makes #empanadas ! #ticos #tiquizia #puravida #costarica #comida A photo posted by Leanna Alldonemonkey (@alldonemonkey) on Apr 27, 2014 at 3:55pm PDT

My go to for relaxing- sweet dreams guaranteed #mommylife A photo posted by Alecia Francois (@learning2walk) on Jul 27, 2015 at 8:18am PDT

How do you spoil yourself after a stressful day? We are going for #cupcakes, @starbucks coffee, and some #Terraria via #Steam. #videogames #destress #lovemyjob #relaxation #geek #gamergirl A photo posted by Susan Bewley (@susanlbewley) on Jul 27, 2015 at 4:39pm PDT

When my plate is full with work that requires me to be at my desk for hours I think of these moments and get inspired! #metime #vacation #beach #relax #unplugged #myloves #travelmom #picoftheday #photooftheday #momsdeservemetime

A photo posted by Esti Berkowitz (@primetimeparent) on Jul 27, 2015 at 9:20am PDT

Relaxin’ A photo posted by Pam (@ourlittletinies) on Jul 24, 2015 at 8:41am PDT

One of the best parts about summer is all of the amazing #food festivals! Don’t these #summer spring rolls from @downthestreet look amazing?

A photo posted by Jennifer Tammy (@jennifer_tammy) on Jul 28, 2015 at 6:07am PDT

  Now that you see how some of my favorite moms on Instagram treat themselves, share with us: how do YOU treat yourself? Post an image of how you relax or pamper yourself on Instagram with the following hashtag: #MomsDeserveMeTime We’ll make sure to head on over and give it a like!   For now, you can enter using the form below. If you’ve already followed all of us above, you can just enter your Instagram handle in each box, and submit. Otherwise, head on over to the links and follow whomever you’d like. Each one you follow gets you another entry, but only one is mandatory. Giveaway starts 8.1.2015 at 12 AM and ends 8.31.2015 at 11:59 PM, and is open worldwide. Good luck!     $50 Cash for Mom Giveaway

 

Disclosure: The bloggers involved in this giveaway are not responsible for prize fulfillment. Prize delivery and fulfillment is the responsibility of Moms & Crafters. The winner will be notified via email and has 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Instagram is not endorsing or liable for this giveaway. Giveaway is open where legal, worldwide, to participants who have reached the age of majority. Prize will be fulfilled via PayPal. Winner is responsible for any associated fees or taxes. Limit one entry, per entry method, per household. Duplicate IP addresses will be disqualified. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram.