I Tried SomeThing Different Last Week…

My mornings begin pretty much the same way every week day. My alarm clock (Liam) yells “MOMMMMAYYYYYYYY” and the day begins. Milk. Cashews (Yes, my son requests CASHEWS for breakfast). Cleaning. Laundry. Cleaning. More Cleaning. And by the time I look at the clock it’s mid-morning and I’m still in PJS, maybe had a coffee and definitely looking real crazy. So this past Monday, I tried something different.

I awoke to “MOMMMMAYYYYYYYY”. I promptly got the milk and cashews, then looked at my husband and said “I need a half hour.”

Then, I took a BATH. Yes. First thing on Monday morning I took a bath. WITH A CHARCOAL FACE MASK. Yes. It’s true. Don’t fall over - I also did a HAIR MASK.

I have to say, it started my week off on the right foot. I’ve been having a roller coaster of emotions lately —and the past few weeks have definitely gotten the best of me — but this 1/2 hour ritual last Monday helped me set the tone for a brand new week. So I thought I’d share that with all of you. A bath on a Monday morning is a little different…. but it worked for me.

xo Maria

PS - Some of my favorite go-to self-care goodies are below.

Trader Joe’s Shea Butter and Coconut Oil Hair Mask - I got for $3.99 at TJS!

Brightside Bubble Bar $13 on lushusa.com

cocokind Clay Mask $19 on cocokind.com