Moms, pat yourselves on the back. Over the past 12 months, you’ve endured the struggles of parenting while navigating life in a pandemic. You helped your children adjust to the changes in everyday life and adapt to distance learning. You’ve prepared more meals and cleaned the house more than you ever imagined. You managed to keep a roof over your head and provide for your family’s needs. If you’re honest, you did it all without giving much thought to yourself.
No, we’re not out of the woods yet, but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate how far you’ve come. As you’re checking off wishlists for your significant other, children, family, and friends, don’t forget to put something on the list for yourself. Here are some affordable and practical ideas.
Spa Gift Certificate
If there’s anyone that deserves to be treated like royalty for a few hours, it’s you. Head to a local convenience store or search online for a nearby spa and purchase yourself a gift certificate. If you’re not fond of visiting these facilities during the pandemic, you could always hire a mobile massage therapist that can come to you.
Maid Services
While this might seem like a gift for the family, anytime you don’t have to spend cleaning is a gift as a mother. Find a maid service for residential customers. Whether you hire them to clean for a day or once a week for a month, it’s a much-needed break you’ll be glad you purchased. It gives you time to focus on another task, do something you enjoy, or catch up on some sleep.
Personal Trainer
Has the pandemic caused you to let yourself go? Perhaps you’re no longer exercising or sticking to your diet. When you’ve got so many extra responsibilities, it can be easy to neglect your own self-care. Treat yourself this holiday season by hiring a personal trainer. They can assist you in creating and accomplishing health and fitness goals.
A New Outfit
If you’ve been recycling the same sweatsuits, yoga pants, and t-shirts since the pandemic, you’re not alone. Many women have reported being so overwhelmed this year that their sense of fashion is the last on the list of priorities. Give yourself a confidence boost by getting a new outfit. It doesn’t have to be elaborate to make you feel good. A new pair of skinny jeans, a nice sweater, and a pair of women’s casual sneakers can put a smile on your face.
Subscription Boxes
There’s nothing like the feeling of receiving something you love in the mail every month. If you’re looking for an affordable way to treat yourself this holiday season, sign up for a subscription box service. These are service providers that send boxes of products to subscribers for a monthly fee. Whether you like coffee, wine, health and wellness, beauty products, fashion, or books, there are subscription box services you could enroll in to receive amazing products all year. You can then indulge in these things in your spare time for a little pick-me-up when you need it most.
New Mattress
Here’s a gift idea you may not have expected to see on the list – a mattress. After the year you’ve had, chances are sleep isn’t something you get much of these days. Do yourself and your family a favor and get the rest your mind and body need by investing in a new mattress. The better rested you are, the easier it is for you to be the awesome mom everyone relies on.
Motherhood isn’t easy. Mothering during a pandemic is even more challenging. Be that as it may, you managed to get your family through a rough year. While you’re sure to be showered with gifts from your loved ones to show their appreciation, there’s no more incredible feeling than showing yourself a little love. Whether you spend the day at the spa or purchase a new mattress for improved sleep, you deserve to tell yourself,
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