Do you ever ask yourself 'How does she do it?'
How does she get it all done, still maintain her sanity, and look good doing it?
I know I find I am constantly asking that question: How do these people do it all?
How does she get it all done, still maintain her sanity, and look good doing it?
I know I find I am constantly asking that question: How do these people do it all?
My to do list has always been long, yet I find it seems to be constantly growing...growing...growing.
Yes, sometimes it keeps me up at night...But I'm not the only one -
Eversave recently surveyed over 700 Moms, and 90% responded that they like awake at night thinking of the things they need to get done. Yep. Sounds about right.
We just had our first ever 'back to school' as parents...and while I thought that having kids in school made things more stream lined & less challenging schedule-wise...I'm finding that couldn't be further from the truth.
Wake Up. Shower. Brush Teeth. Feed the dog. Feed the kids. Take the bus? Drive to school? Daycare drop off. Get to work. Do the work. Feed yourself. Meet the bus? Pick up the kid(s)? Let the dog out. Get the mail. Swimming lessons. Skating lessons. Pack the lunch. Check the back pack. Tubby night. Dinner? What about dinner? Wait, What? School pictures? On Day 5 of school? Ok then...put the picture money with the lunch money with the classroom party money in the take home folder in the backpack by the door.
I Don't Know How She Does It! (Did you know this is the title of a movie coming out this Friday starring Sarah Jessica Parker? I wonder how close to my life this movie will be...I mean, aside from the knock out body and perfect hair and all...)
I know how I do it. Or, should I say, don't do it.
My saving grace...our new found love of the Google Calendar. Yes, yes, I know I'm light years behind everyone else...but we've only recently begun using this gem & wow...does THIS ever make our lives easier!
The Hubs wants to book some out of towngolf scramble work trip & he can quickly log in from any google compatible device and see what else I have previously put on his our agenda.
I need a few hours to myself to get the grays hidden from plain view (& read trashy magazines without anyone needing chocolate milk or me to do this, that, or the other thing.) I consult the google calendar...and then my favorite local salon. I don't get a lot of 'me time' in, but every couple of months, I do try and sneak in a few uninterrupted hours.
So tell me...how do YOU do it?
And how do you get your 'Me Time?' -
Eversave, in support of moms who “do it all,” is sponsoring a special Back-to-Beauty promotion on September 14, featuring spa-centric deals in all of its local markets so moms everywhere can save money and enjoy some much needed “me time”~
Wake Up. Shower. Brush Teeth. Feed the dog. Feed the kids. Take the bus? Drive to school? Daycare drop off. Get to work. Do the work. Feed yourself. Meet the bus? Pick up the kid(s)? Let the dog out. Get the mail. Swimming lessons. Skating lessons. Pack the lunch. Check the back pack. Tubby night. Dinner? What about dinner? Wait, What? School pictures? On Day 5 of school? Ok then...put the picture money with the lunch money with the classroom party money in the take home folder in the backpack by the door.
I Don't Know How She Does It! (Did you know this is the title of a movie coming out this Friday starring Sarah Jessica Parker? I wonder how close to my life this movie will be...I mean, aside from the knock out body and perfect hair and all...)
I know how I do it. Or, should I say, don't do it.
My saving grace...our new found love of the Google Calendar. Yes, yes, I know I'm light years behind everyone else...but we've only recently begun using this gem & wow...does THIS ever make our lives easier!
The Hubs wants to book some out of town
I need a few hours to myself to get the grays hidden from plain view (& read trashy magazines without anyone needing chocolate milk or me to do this, that, or the other thing.) I consult the google calendar...and then my favorite local salon. I don't get a lot of 'me time' in, but every couple of months, I do try and sneak in a few uninterrupted hours.
So tell me...how do YOU do it?
And how do you get your 'Me Time?' -
Eversave, in support of moms who “do it all,” is sponsoring a special Back-to-Beauty promotion on September 14, featuring spa-centric deals in all of its local markets so moms everywhere can save money and enjoy some much needed “me time”~
AND, they are giving one lucky reader of Gust Gab a package of 3 'Saves' so that you and a couple of friends can enjoy some pampering with a mani-pedi package!
YAY!
Details of the save are as follows:
~ One lucky reader & 2 friends will enjoy time at Colleen and Company (An Aveda Concept Salon & Spa), where you will each get a luxurious spa mani-pedi ($113 value EACH!). The Mani-pedi includes exfoliation, hot towel or paraffin treatment, massage, cuticle care, and polish. Upgrade to French for $15 (mani) or $20 (pedi)! These certificates don't expire until August of 2012 so you have plenty of time to schedule in this 'me time' -
So...Who wants to win this awesome package?
It's all about the comments here folks:
~ Simply leave me a comment telling me: how you do, or don't, do it all!
YAY!
Details of the save are as follows:
~ One lucky reader & 2 friends will enjoy time at Colleen and Company (An Aveda Concept Salon & Spa), where you will each get a luxurious spa mani-pedi ($113 value EACH!). The Mani-pedi includes exfoliation, hot towel or paraffin treatment, massage, cuticle care, and polish. Upgrade to French for $15 (mani) or $20 (pedi)! These certificates don't expire until August of 2012 so you have plenty of time to schedule in this 'me time' -
So...Who wants to win this awesome package?
It's all about the comments here folks:
~ Simply leave me a comment telling me: how you do, or don't, do it all!
~ What is the best advice you've ever received for balancing a busy schedule?
~ Do you harbor a secret to stress relief?
You may comment as many times as you want ~ as long as the comments are relevant. I don't need any viagra or tips for online poker playing but thanks! I do need tips on how to balance and how to 'do it all' or at least look like I do!
So...what say you readers of the bloggity blog?
HOW DO YOU DO IT ALL?
One winner will win three SAVES for the mani-pedi deal at Colleen & Company. The winning comment will be chosen via random.org on Thursday 22nd.
*** A huge thank you to Eversave for hosting this Blog Carnival and inviting me to join in, and for providing the SAVES for one lucky reader, as well as one SAVE for myself. ***
