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February 26, 2020 Leave a Comment

How To Get A Better Night’s Sleep

Sometimes I would love to go back in time and take all of those naps that I refused when I was younger. When you are five and busy building forts, playing with dolls or playing dress up and dancing around like a princess, you hardly have time to waste on naps. If I could go back, I’d tell my younger self, “What are you thinking-take that nap”! There are days where I find myself dreaming about how great a nice long nap would feel. I try to eat healthy and stay active, which definitely helps me stay energized for the most part. But, as a busy mom of three kids who are always on the go, I would love to catch a few extra z’s sometimes. There are times I will try to lay with my kids  if I need a power nap or they are being extra cuddly with me. However, I usually use their nap time to get things done around the house. Since my napping days are much more limited, it is critical that I try to get the best night sleep possible. As a Mom, that statement sounds a bit contradicting. Mom duty is a 24/7 job. There are plenty of nights that someone isn’t feeling well, a monster showed up uninvited and has to be asked to leave or my bed is the only place that will due for sleep; which results in me dodging a hand or leg to the face for most of the evening. However, I try to make getting a good night sleep an essential part of my beauty routine and overall wellbeing routine as often as I can. Check out some things that I try to be mindful of during the day that can help me catch the best night sleep possible every night so I am able to hit the ground running in the morning!

1.  Follow A Bedtime

Pick a bedtime and try your best to stick with it every night. By going to sleep at the same time every night, your body clock will adjust quicker to your new and consistent pattern and will fall into a sleep routine.

2. Avoid Electronics

I am definitely guilty about wanting to pick up my phone at night before I go to bed or if I can’t sleep in the middle of the night. However, research shows that this can be one of the worst things to do to fall asleep. Light exposure from your phone or other electronics make you more alert, making it harder to sleep.

3. Keep The House At a Comfortable Temperature

It can be hard to find a comfortable temperature if you live with other people. My husband and I are usually on a different page of wanting it warm or chilly when it’s time to turn in for the night. However, there have been a ton of sleep studies that suggest keeping your house on the cooler side during the night can help improve your quality of sleep. I know I like to be a bit on the cooler side and then have the option to throw on a blanket. I find if I am to hot I toss and turn throughout the night which results in a restless sleep.

4. Stay Away From Caffeine

Research has shown that caffeine can affect your sleep for up to ten to twelve hours after drinking it! Even though it is easy to get hooked on having that coffee during the day to keep up your energy, it can be causing a lot of issues to your body’s sleep at night. Try to grab natural things that can add a boost of energy without the caffeine, like my favorite infused water recipes that you can find here.

5. Wind Down

Try to give yourself an adequate amount of time to decompress every night. Your body and brain need time to wind down and relax after running at full speed all day long. Let yourself watch something relaxing on tv, read a book, take a hot bath or do some light stretching or meditating.

 

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February 4, 2020 Leave a Comment

Cute Gear for Valentine’s Day

Anyone else get bitten by the love bug every February? Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, which has been obvious by the overwhelming amounts of hearts, chocolate and all things love that are popping up in every store. This isn’t a holiday that I feel like I need to break the bank on, but I do like to celebrate it with my hubby and kids. This usually involves a small treat for the little ones and dinner and a card for my husband. Another thing that is fun for us is to rock a cute outfit for the day to show our holiday spirit. I have seen so many cute options this year for our entire family that it has been hard to narrow it down to just one thing for each of us. I am sharing some of my top picks below so I can help everyone else spread the love this year and look cute while doing it!

Women’s White Heart Sweater

I love this sweater from Ny & Co. It would look really cute paired with leggings and sneakers for a casual vibe or jeans and booties for a night out. It has a scoop neck to make it work appropriate and hits you at the hip for a longer fit.

Black and Red Heart Long Sleeve T-Shirt

I am crushing on this fun long sleeve t-shirt from Amazon. I love the black background with red hearts all over for a contrast. It is super casual and could be worn all year round when out and about for the day. It gets good reviews, is under $30 and comes with free shipping!

Men’s Funny Poem T-Shirt

How funny is this t-shirt for the man in your life? It is sure to get some compliments and giggles while he is strutting around in it. It’s available at Kohl’s and is under $25! It is made of cotton and machine washable, so you may want to size up!

Men’s Smiley Heart Socks

If your guy prefers to keep a low key profile on rocking some Valentine gear, try grabbing him a fun pair of socks instead. Amazon has a ton of really cute Valentine’s Day men dress socks, which can really be worn all year long. I love these smiley socks that come in a. few different color options.

Girls Graphic Love T-Shirt 

This is the cutest t-shirt for a little girl to wear any day of the year, but would be perfect for Valentine’s Day. It has all of the essential colors to make it very girly and sweet. Plus, it is only $6! You can not beat the price on this cute and fun t-shirt!

Tulle Skirt

If your girl feels like dressing up a bit for the day, try out this awesome tutu skirt. It has a metallic design on it that gives off a cute rocker edge. I could see pairing it with a solid color t-shirt and some sneakers to give it a cool look while staying comfortable!

Heartbreaker T-Shirt

This heartbreaker shirt would be way too cute on any little boy! Old Navy has tons of sizes left and it is under $11! It is also tag free which makes it more comfortable for your little ones to wear all day long.

3 Piece Valentine’s Day Outfit 

Seriously, can we talk about cuteness overload? Target is selling this adorable three piece outfit for boys this Valentine’s Day.  It comes with a long sleeve grey shirt, red pants and suspenders! This would be super cute for church, too! You also get all three pieces for under $23!

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