Healthy mommy, healthy child, healthy home
“If Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.” You know what’s also true? “If Mama ain’t healthy, ain’t nobody healthy.” Us mothers have more power than we realize. Who does the grocery shopping? Who makes the meals? Who keeps the kids moving? Who keeps the family schedule humming? Chances are, it’s Mom. That’s how it is in our family, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Yes, hello, I can be a bit of a control freak. Health is incredibly important to me. My healthy home is my constant goal.
The area that I tend to fall short in is my own health. My own mental health, to be exact. In typical mommy fashion, I put everyone else before myself. When Bean was just a few months old I was starting to feel like I was losing myself and my identity. I started making a conscious effort to take time out for myself. It was great, for awhile. With the introduction of the toddler years I find myself yet again losing “me”. I have decided it’s time I get “me” back, it’s time for a mommy “mental detox”. I’m now making a conscious effort to remove the toxins from my life.
My favorite “mental detox” activities:
Exercise
Exercising is a major stress reliever. Not only that, when the weather finally decides to get nice enough here in lovely Minnesota, a great way to get fresh air and vitamin D.
Salon Visits
I am my own worst nightmare. I used to cringe when my clients would come into the salon after a 6 month hiatus, I knew what was in store for me. I did understand, being a mom is a busy job. I always thought that I wouldn’t fall into that trap. But, I am now that mom. I not only have split ends, I have ruptured ends. I think I once counted four splits on one strand of hair [shudders]. Taking the time to get into the salon for a healthy trim does wonders for my mental health.
Shower
To the non-parent, it may sound ridiculous to have showering as a favorite mental detox activity. I have always been very comfortable spending time alone, it’s the best way for me to recharge my batteries. Now that I’m a mommy, showering is one of the only times I get to be alone during the day. I get to totally tune out and be alone with my thoughts. It’s glorious.
Being the former hairstylist that I am, safe, quality hair and body products are very important to me. I’m falling in love with Ology, available exclusively at Walgreens. Their products are free of 10 harmful chemicals including parabens and phthalates. They also don’t use artificial dyes or fragrances, plus the shampoo and conditioner are sulfate free so they’re great for chemically treated hair. And, their paper products are 100% tree free. I’m sold.
I had the perfect assistant to help me shop for my #WalgreensOlogy products. Their products are packaged so adorably that they practically jumped off the shelf at me.
Cooper had to tag along, of course.
Thanks to #CollectiveBias for introducing me to my new favorite brand. I can’t wait to try out their line of cleaning and laundry products so I can detox my cleaning routine!
I will have to check out that Walgreens brand, I'm all about the natural stuff when it comes to the kiddos especially since one of my girls has eczema
Loved the shampoo/conditioner because it didn't leave a build-up feel on my hair like other store brands. The soap was super soft on my skin too! You'll have to let me know how it works for your girls.
I'm a total sucker for packaging and I love that the outside of the bottle is just as great as what's on the inside of Ology products! #client
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