I am the “host” for a blog carnival of fellow WAHM/D’s and my topic for discussion is to find out how you pamper yourself. This can mean to destress, to reward yourself or just to take care of you in general.

What is a blog carnival? Basically, it is fellow bloggers who follow my lead and write about this discussion topic on their blog with a link back to this post. Or, you can post your reply in the comment section. I then incorporate your answers into this post with links to your blog. Its a great way to talk about this topic, while generating traffic to your blog.

Please keep in mind that my comment section is moderated, so your comment will not show up right away. No need to keep reposting it. Also, this is a family friendly blog, so no fowl language or crude remarks will be allowed.

So, being that this is my blog, I will go first. I think it might be very obvious how I pamper myself from the title of this blog. I love love love bath and body products. Especially scented ones. Some scents can just set me in the best mood. Having great looking and feeling skin is my key to feeling great all day and helps me melt away stress.

I also like to self indulge in buying candles…I guess I am just a “scent” person.

A day of shopping at the mall or online with other WAHM’s is another way I like to reward myself, whether it be buying shoes (my favorite!), makeup, CD’s or new clothes, you can bet that I can find a way to burn a hole in my –husband’s– wallet!

Here are some snippet’s of what you have had to say. To read the full story, check out the comments for this post!

Ashley of The Kid Within said: I haven’t been pampering myslef very much here lately. Although I did yesterday I bought a new pair of jeans and a new shirt and 2 new pair of earrings. That’s how I usually pamper myself, by going on a shopping spree.

Susan of Susan’s Spa said: What a great question! I pamper myself by leaving enough time for myself to put myself together before I leave my house. I always apply my make-up and fix my hair, even if I’m only going to run errands. I also give myself a facial once a week and, when time permits, I get a professional pedicure.

Elke….oh Elke you make me blush that you even read what I have to say! Elke, the extremely talented celebrity make up artist and owner of the ever fabulous Beauty Newsletter said: Depends if I have money or not! But usually pampering means a massage if I can afford it. If not, then a hot bath, bubble, candles (anything cinnamon scented) and maybe even a glass of champagne.

Elizabeth said: I don’t think I know what it means to pamper myself anymore. With two very little ones, the most pampering I get is a daily retreat to the bathroom, locking the doors and getting a warm hot bath for a few minutes.

So what about you? How do you pamper yourself?

Posted on April 16, 2006 by Shannon Nelson in beauty 8 Comments

8 Responses to How do you pamper yourself?

Ashley April 14, 2006
I haven’t been pampering myslef very much here lately. Although I did yesterday I bought a new pair of jeans and a new shirt and 2 new pair of earrings. That’s how I usually pamper myself, by going on a shopping spree. But let’s face it lady’s what women doesn’t like to go on a shopping spree. My husband likes to pamper me which I really love. On my 23rd b-day he rented a cabin up in the mountains and he pampered me and waited on me hand and foot all weekend. My b-day was actaully on a Monday and when he came home from work he had a dozen roses, ballons and a very sweet card for me. He also serves me breakfast in bed every Sunday.
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Elke April 14, 2006
Depends if I have money or not! But usually pampering means a massage if I can afford it. If not, then a hot bath, bubble, candles (anything cinnamon scented) and maybe even a glass of champagne. Just give me an hour and I’m a new woman! Oh, and don’t forget the chocolate.
Susan April 14, 2006
What a great question! I pamper myself by leaving enough time for myself to put myself together before I leave my house. I always apply my make-up and fix my hair, even if I’m only going to run errands. I also give myself a facial once a week and, when time permits, I get a professional pedicure. I treat myself to something special every once in a while that I want and not necessarily need, like a new CD or scented candles. When I nurture myself, I am a better person, a better wife and a better mother.
Elizabeth April 15, 2006
I don’t think I know what it means to pamper myself anymore. With two very little ones, the most pampering I get is my daily retreat to my bathroom, locking the doors and sitting in a warm hot bath for a few good minutes. Then it’s back to the grind! I can tell you what I’d like to do to pamper myself though. I’d like to either go see a romantic comedy at the local drive-in or maybe check out Phantom of the Opera when it’s playing here or even sitting down when it’s really quiet at home with a good romance novel and a box of chocolates. Yeah, that’s what I’d like to do – LOL!
Tina August 23, 2009
I pamper myself with luxurious yet moderately priced lotions and potions.
Vanessa Flores August 23, 2009
Pampering is something I have never heard of.. Unless setting in the bath with the lights turned aout and cotton balls to lock out the screaming children for 2o minutes.
Anna S. August 23, 2009
I pamper myself all the time. since noone else will. i love to set a time to myself each night and take a long bath and use all of my bath products- great routine before going to sleep
Vanessa Flores August 23, 2009
Eactly Anna , A little time for your self is always needed. It calms you and relaxes you . If I never got my time I would be very cranky.

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