As a newly crowned stay-at-home mom, – we let go
of our nanny for reasons I will not share because my mother taught me not to
promote negativity – I can truly speak to simple ways to live an Always Be Your Best You lifestyle because
I get how precious time is and what we women need to do in order to carve out
moments for ourselves.
In the morning, my daughter wakes up and claps
or plays with her fingers for about 10-15 minutes. I firmly believe this is because
a) my husband and I set a calm atmosphere around her and 2) we taught her that
time alone isn't a bad thing. Those 10-15 minutes** give me time to do a good one-minute
stretch, brush my teeth with my beloved Crest 3D White toothpaste (a bright
smile is an essential accessory for a stylish, happy day) while practicing side
and back leg lifts (I know you have to see this in video to understand), and
put on my diamond, star-stud earrings.
Then, when Ilana goes down for her 9:00-10:30am nap, I quickly shower,
rub some Mama Mio Tummy Rub Oil (baby #2 !!) and put on my home makeup look. Yes, I
wear makeup at home even though nobody is around. It makes me feel wonderful
and ready for the day. By 9:30am I’m at my desk, with the baby monitor by my
side, and a laundry load already set and spinning.
What do you do to feel beautiful at home? Share your #SmileStyle solutions on Twitter,
and tell me and @3DWhite how you steal the spotlight in your world.
** PS If you don’t have that 10-15 minute window
of clap time, follow the sage advice of the fabulous June Ambrose – “wake
before the quake”. I live for this rockstar mom and her witty tidbits. You must
follow her on Instagram for stylish, parenting tips, as she most definitely embodies
my Always Be Your Best You philosophy.
I use Crest 3D White toothpaste too, tastes good!
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