Photos by Eva Wilson.
Food – When I say food here, I don’t mean a meal. We all have something that we love to eat – that we wish was all ours with no little fingers trying to sneak a taste, or big soupy eyes asking for some. Technically, if they ask properly, I don’t think you can refuse your kids food unless it is for good cause – like they are allergic to it – then shame on you for eating it (just a little mom-guilt humor). So if there is something you know she loves, get her that and either get the kids their own or tell them not to even think about asking mom for some. It is hers and hers alone.
Spa – Personally, I am not a fan of going to the spa. Now just to be clear, I have never gone to the spa and not had a wonderful time. I just have anxiety about going. Also, I want to go when I want to go (which is kinda never) so if you choose to give her a spa day, make sure that she can choose the day. We have “lady issues” that rule out certain days of the month, so if you don’t have a calendar that you use to keep track of these things (even that could be wrong), picking a day could be a bad idea. If you want to let her treat herself to a spa day at home, that is a great idea. Put together a basket with wine or sparkling cider, aromatherapy candles, and body scrubs. That’s only two stores, unless you find one that sells spa stuff and wine – and if you do, please let me know. They deserve my business.
Staycation – if you are an avid blog reader, you have probably learned of the power of the staycation. If not, let me first tell you what it is… in a word… heaven. It is when you leave the dishes, laundry, and vacuuming behind, and run away, just a few miles away usually, to a hotel with great amenities like a pool and daily maid service. You can see where I am going with this, right? Right. Get her a nice suite with a great big bed and cable in a hotel with a pool and Wi-Fi. Stock the fridge with a weekend’s worth of her favorite foods and snacks, and be out. If it has spa services, you can throw a gift certificate in for that. Manicure is the safest bet – no calendars or pre cleaning required.
