Now that I’m a momma, I can tell you that my spa day weekends are a thing of the past, my nails are always chipped, and I haven’t seen the inside of a gym since I was pregnant. Harper is my biggest (and awesomest) priority so taking care of me like I used to has fallen by the wayside—and that’s okay.
Though I don’t have as much “me” time now, I do believe it’s important to take 20 or 30 minutes each week to do something nice for you. I think it makes you a better mom and a better partner if you take the time to do something that makes you feel good. Even though your “new normal” is everything but having time for yourself (because even if the baby is sleeping, there’s laundry to be done, lunches to be made, surfaces to be cleaned…and the list goes on and on) it’s still crucial to schedule a little time to pamper yourself—even 20 minutes can recharge and reinvigorate you.
I’ve really focused on caring for my skin lately so I was excited when Sonia Kashuk debuted a new Bath and Body collection, available at Target (one of my favorite shopping destinations!)
Once a week, I step up my shower routine by incorporating products from the new line to keep my skin looking supple and moisturized. I don’t always have the time to do the whole exfoliate and deep moisturizing routine, so this is just a weekly treat for now.
Before I get into each product, I want to rave about the beautiful packaging. I love the luxe look of the black packaging with bold floral prints and the touch of gold on the label. The prettier the packaging, the nicer it is to have in your bathroom. Fact.
Okay, so back to my three-step routine. I start my shower with the Sonia Kashuk exfoliating body polish. It’s grainy but not too rough and it helps slough off all of those dead skin cells to reveal fresh, new skin. It also smells great which is a huge bonus. If you’re skeptical, test it on top of your hand first—your skin will feel as smooth as a baby once you rinse it off!
Once that’s complete, step two is the body wash—it has a very strong herbal/floral scent and it kind of fills your shower with steamy goodness that feels luxurious like those fancy aromatherapy oils they use at the spa. Plus, the smell lingers a little while so you smell good even a couple of hours after your shower.
Once I’m all rinsed off and towel-dried, I apply the body butter to my entire body. The body butter is rich and thick—but also has a whipped texture which makes it easy to apply, non-stick and non-greasy. It makes my skin SO soft.
Taking that time once a week to spend a little extra time doing something nice for my skin is a good way to recharge and pamper myself a little. It’s something small that has a big impact on the condition of my skin.
How do you recharge or make time for yourself each week? Whether you’re a busy mom or working gal, what’s your go-to beauty routine, class at the gym or other activity that makes you feel good? Let me know in the comments below and you could win a $100 Target GiftCard®
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Ashley Devonish (Owner of Mom4life.com) says
OMG I need this in my life right now. A spa day at home sounds amazing. 😉
Nicole Ellermeier says
A spa pedicure is always at the top of my list… Not weekly but I try to go every 4-6 weeks.
Linybee says
Each day, while my son naps, I work out. Whether its for 20 minutes or 45, I try and take that time to exercise and refresh my mind and body!
Teresa says
Very nice! I'd love to try the line.
Kate says
My go-to time to myself is cardio kickboxing class! And, just to make sure I don't skimp out on it, I got certified and now teach the class. Now, I have no excuses!
Kylie says
I'm totally with you! Prettier packaging definitely means something– I love seeing all of my Benefit make-up products in my make-up box!
Jenn P says
My favorite "me" time activity is getting a mani. I like to take an hour to myself outside of the house, drink some yummy (hot!) coffee, and relax. And like having my nails look pretty! Definitely makes me a better mom and wife. ~Jenn
http://www.twobytwomom.com
E1 says
The packaging is really beautiful and this is a great reminder to take time (even if it's 20 minutes a week) for oneself!
PaolaZ says
Hi Veronika,
LOVE your blog, Since becoming a mommy, ME time is at a minimum! I set aside 30 min to an hour to get a mani and pedi. It's wonderful job to be a mommy, but this little "luxury" makes it so much better.
Carrie says
For my ME time I like to take time to shop at the actual store (not online) for clothes, or I enjoy DIY/home decorating/crafting time. Recently I've gotten into sewing a bit, too!
Kate says
I purchased an at-home LED gel nail kit. This allows me to spend a few hours every few weeks and give myself a manicure that really lasts, without feeling guilty for spending the money on a manicure.
For me, having nice hands really helps me feel pulled together and look more polished.
Please enter me in the giveaway.
Arielle says
I love the packaging too! I will have to try them out:) I love to run or go on a trip to get me time!
M says
I would love to win this giveaway! Target is mommy heaven afterall!
Jenn says
I'm a new momma myself and I would love to win some of these products. Thanks!
clarissoon says
Love the packaging of the products! So cute
NatalieM. says
Taking a bath with some aromatherapy oils and candles whenever I'm feeling especially tense or stressed is my favorite "me time" activity!
PinkLeaf says
Working out makes me feel like I'm taking care of myself. No matter how busy I am, I never regret setting aside time to go running or do a workout video.
PinkLeaf says
Working out makes me feel like I'm taking care of myself. No matter how busy I am, I have never regretted setting aside time to go for a run or doing a workout video.
Katie says
Looks amazing – would love to win!
Mary E. says
I like to use a face mask and paint my nails every Sunday night before a new work week starts up!
Jolee says
Working out in the mornings with a home DVD while my little guy plays with his toys. It is a great start to the day!
Tara Smith says
After I had my daughter, it was so hard to find time to work out. I started going to the gym during my lunch hour at work! It makes me feel so much better and wakes me up to get through the afternoon! It also allows time at night and on weekends to just spend with my family 🙂
Tara Smith says
After I had my daughter, it was so hard to find time to work out. I started going to the gym during my lunch hour at work! It makes me feel so much better and gives me the energy to get through the afternoon!
Larisa Duță says
I like the design
Heather says
I make sure that I have a cup of tea or code during nap time and sit…music off…nothing going on but ten minutes of being still.
Sarah says
I love getting some me time at the gym – the play center is fun for the kids and I enjoy getting a mental break for a while!
Rachel Richards says
I wake up an hour and a half early every morning so I can relax and sip my coffee and read blogs. You get used to getting up earlier and it feels so good to ease into your morning rather than rush.
The world is hers says
My favorite me time is a hot bubble bath and a laptop playing my favorite vlogs on YouTube!
Dee says
Reading at night after the kids go to bed is perfect "me time"! Thanks for the chance to win.
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Dee says
(Don't know if the first one posted, so disregard if this is a duplicate!) I love reading a new book picked up from the library after the kids go to bed! Thanks for the chance to win.
Kim Case says
I like to take a barre class atleast once a week. It makes me feel better and I know i'm gaining muscle! I also will take a longer shower once during the week and do a conditioning treatment on my hair. I can tell a difference with my hair when I do this and it makes it healthier!
Amber B. says
I definitely try to do something like this for myself once or twice a week. Usually it's a face masque (also from Target!) or hot oil hair treatment. I also make sure I get a pedicure about every three weeks, a great break that gets me out of the house. Excited about the giveaway!
prettipenny says
I have an 8 week old baby girl and it's been hard to try and find time for myself! I have been doing short yoga videos when she naps which helps give me more energy and I try to paint my nails once a week.
Tara Pettine says
I would love to try out the Sonia Kashuk from Target!! I love Target and the packaging on the bath and body products is too pretty! I take en extra long shower on the weekends, try to get to the gym a few days a week and also treat myself to a latte a few days a week!!
Schnelle says
That packaging is beautiful! You're right, it's so important to take a few minutes for yourself but its so hard to do when your a new mom and a new mom who works. I try to set aside the time to give myself a mani each week. It doesn't always happen but I do try.
Ana Dame says
love the video! I would love to try out this new line of body products to help add in some "me" time during the week.
Megan says
Ahhh that packaging is the prettiest! Totally counter worthy! 🙂 You are right, it's so important to set aside a little time each week to pamper yourself, I usually paint my nails!
xo
Megan
Hello Newlywed Life Blog
Mami2jcn says
I make time for myself by getting up earlier than everyone in the house. I recharge my taking walks.
Moisturizing my skin makes me feel good.
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Mami2jcn says
tweet:
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Amy says
I always try to make time to work out every week. While I hate working out during the fact, I love how amazing and energetic I feel afterwards. 🙂
Coreen says
I love Sonia Kashuk products! I can't wait to try these!
Elena says
I like taking hot bubble bath to have some time for myself
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Elizabeth says
I'm not a mom yet, but a preschool teacher, who loves a break at the end of the day! A nice cup of tea and a long walk with my pup does it for me!
Elizabeth says
I'm not a mom yet, but a busy preschool teacher! I nice cup of tea and a long walk with my pup does it for me!
akronugurl says
i always make time for myself
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tweet: https://twitter.com/akronugurl/status/397695630543310848 .
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Chelsea Covington says
Veronika, this is really random, but I live in Houston and I was driving in the Med center over the weekend and I swear there is a pic of you, Harper and your husband on the side of Texas Childrens….. is that t=really you??? 🙂 It's a great picture!!!!
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Yes that's the three of us! It was taken about a day or two after Harper was born!
Chelsea Covington says
SO AWESOME!!!!
Alicia Marie says
Taking a long shower. My baby is 7 weeks and just the time to stay in a steamy shower is a luxury at this point:) My next goal is to paint my nails!
Alicia Marie says
Taking an extra long shower is a luxury at this point, with my 7 wk old having much of my time. Next goal~ painting my nails!
Alicia Marie says
As a mom to a 7 wk old, taking an extra long shower is my favorite. My next goal is to actually get my nails painted!
Lisa Brown says
i like to take long hot baths or lock myself in my room and read to rechargge and unwind.
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Lisa Brown says
tweet-https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/397743032914563072
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Unknown says
These look luxurious. Would love to give them a try!
swilli22 says
I spend time catching up on my DVR, while reading magazines and blogs like yours!
Lily Seymour says
Just stumbled across your blog, very nice! Your homepage would look much nicer if you used the "cut" tool which gives the "read more" option. Blogger has it in the post editor, it's the one with the two lines right next to the video icon.
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thanks for your feedback lily! I have never heard of this tool in blogger but I've seen it on other blogs. I personally don't like having to click to "read more" and like seeing a full post on the page on other blogs but I guess it comes down to personal preference. I would rather scroll than click read more. 🙂
Jen N. says
I carve out time 3 times a week to go to the gym.
Jen N. says
I go to the gym 3 times a week.
Pamela says
My me time is lounging on the couch catching up on my blogs!
Alice Kerley says
I love spending my sundays catching up on my favorite TV shows!! Just zoning out and relaxing is great. 😉
Lindsey says
My me time is soaking in a hot bath with aromatherapy epsom salt and reading a good magazine
🙂
Anna says
I have a 13 week old son, so I understand not having time for yourself! It's amazing what a blowout and some make-up can do to me feel put together. I'd love to try these products!
tat2gurlzrock says
I always enjoy a nice mani and pedi.I cannot wait to try this new line.Thanks for the chance!
tat2gurlzrock says
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/tatzgrrly/status/397878423088934912
Brandi Soileau says
I love taking care of my skin as well and do so when I'm taking a break from being a puppy mom by using a really good and amazing feeling microdermabrasion scrub 3 times/week! Instant baby's bottom feel on your face 🙂 P.S.: I'm a Target addict and would love the chance to win! Thanks for having the giveaway!
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Jackie says
Thanks for all your hard work on your blog! I'd love to win!
anotherperfumeblog.com says
Hopefully not a duplicate comment – I don't think my first one posted.
Anyway, I like to recharge by doing things that make me feel healthy and energized, like going to the gym or fixing a healthy meal. Taking care of my skin definitely falls into that category, too. As you mentioned, I think they help me be better in a lot of ways, not just physically healthier.
Thanks for the giveaway! This is my first time commenting on your blog, although I've been reading for a long time. I just couldn't resist Target. 😉
Tamara Sutton says
Beautiful packaging!
I make time for me by running-it keeps me healthy and clears my mind:)
Tamara Sutton says
Beautiful packaging!
I love taking time for myself and go for a run!
wigget says
a warm bubblebath is awesome
Robin M. says
A nice soak in the whirlpool tub with some lavendar epsom salts is very pampering and relaxing.
Heidi says
I make time for myself by going running. I used to get discouraged that my husband didn't want to go with me, but now I look forward to those moments by myself.
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Courtney B says
i do yoga at the gym then go home and read a good book
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Tj and Amy says
I love to take a short nap and a hot bath. Its really relaxing for me and I need it cause I have 3 young busy kids.
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Danielle Wells says
HI! i like to to pamper myself with a foot soak!
Melaney R says
i like to paint my nails and listen to music!
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Unknown says
Pedicures during the warm months.
Colleen says
Taking a luxurious bath, doing a face mask and or/hair mask! I usually treat myself on Friday nights (I know how exciting lol!) but it gives me something to look forward to at the end of the week!
Tweet: https://twitter.com/CGiannone/status/398517920235397120
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Lauren says
I take naps or shop online!
Jessamyn Lupardus says
I like a hot bath with eucalyptus and mint Epsom salts to relax and pamper myself. I get bad migraines, so these baths and salts really help get rid of migraines that just won't go away.
I also love a good Essie coat on my nails to feel girlie again. 🙂
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Miranda says
A walk around the neighborhood by myself!
Laura Klenda says
I try to spend 30 min outside every day—while it's still nice, I've been reading in the mornings, but I also might spend that time going on a walk. With all the pretty leaves out right now, that's been a great way to refuel and enjoy nature.
cw says
I recharge myself with a zumba class…come home and take bubble bath w/ a glass wine (and silence) after my daughter goes to bed.
D Schmidt mummytotwoboys says
I like to pamper/treat myself with a warm bath, some chocolate and a nice hot cup of tea after my children have gone to bed.
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rachel says
I make exercise a must — it makes me feel so good!
susan1215 says
I pamper myself by having a nice warm bubble bath with a glass of wine.
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Melanie says
I recharge by taking a walk – nothing better than some me time and some fresh air!
Madeline B says
I make time for myself by making a delicious cup of matcha, or reading a good book.
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chambanachik says
Just taking an extra long, steamy shower is lovely!
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JC says
I recharge myself by doing daily exercise, even for merely fifteen minutes from busy schedules. Yoga and jogging make me feel good and confident.
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JC says
-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/399749594168324096
Madeline B says
Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/399875490640437248
kari jasus says
i always take time, first thing in the morning, to have a cup of coffee and read a bit, before the kids wake up and the day begins.
kari jasus says
https://twitter.com/raggammuffin/status/399880730961924096
emayhawk says
Sometimes it's hard finding time for just me, but I get really frazzled if I am just constantly working. My favorite thing to do by myself is make coffee + breakfast while listening to music, then searching on Pinterest and my favorite blogs, then painting my nails and watching HGTV. Sounds pretty lame, but works for me. 😉
Ashley says
I like bubble baths and body butter.
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ms-texas says
i love a long hot bubble bath!
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ms-texas says
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Tina says
i take a warm bubble bath and a glass of wine
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One Frugal Girl says
This sound really lame, but I take an extra shower at night. In the morning I'm so rushed to get my son and get the day started, but at night I can take my time shaving my legs and washing my hair. Nothing feels better than crawling into bed after you are all clean and smelling good. It's a quick way to pamper myself at the end of the day.
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Heather Panjon says
I Like To Take A Walk In The Morning Before Everyone Wakes Up, The Perfect " Me Time" And Start To My Day! hthr83heather at yahoo dot com
Heather Panjon says
I Tweeted: https://twitter.com/reinaheather/status/401079408250716160
K Roberts says
I recharge by going to the gym. https://twitter.com/hello_kirti/status/401147757768888320
Janice says
By reading my spiritual books
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Janice says
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The Fam says
My homemade coconut oil, lavender, and sugar scrub in a bath is my favorite!
Ashley says
I recharge by taking a long hot bubble bath or going to get a mani/pedi
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MCantu1019 says
I like to lay on the bed and read.
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Brittney Blair says
I absolutely love lighting a candle of my favorite fragrance, and unwinding with a good movie, a personal pizza from my favorite pizza place, and a glass of wine. That's my way of pampering myself.
Erica Best says
i love hot baths
Erica Best says
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/402978908825329664
Wanda McHenry says
With candles and soft music in a nicely scented bubble bath!
Wanda McHenry says
https://twitter.com/myfolly/status/403063178113724417
Aleessa Epstein says
I recently discovered Moksha yoga ( hot yoga), not sure if you have it in the U.S. I'm in Vancouver, Canada. I love it, it's amazing! I have a five month old so a few times a week when my mom comes over to babysit, I'll take an hour out of the day and attend a class. Its sooo relaxing and a wicked work out!
girlfromthe_N.Country says
I read and listen to soothing music.
lillyg says
I love beautiful packaging! Nothing gets me more excited than having pretty things around my tub!
lillyg says
I love the beautiful packing! Nothing gets me more excited than pretty things around my tub! It also smells amazingggg
Katie says
I love going to barre classes and taking bubble baths to unwind and take time for myself.
Katie says
I love taking a barre class once a week and bubble baths. They are the perfect time to unwind and take time for myself.
The McCaffreys says
I love taking a nice, hot shower and moisturize head to toe and then slip into bed with freshly cleaned sheets 🙂
Nicole Larsen says
I like to escape by taking a candlelit bath with lavender epsom salt! I also love going to get pedicures!
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Rebecca Graham says
I try to work out three times a week to recharge.
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angie lilly says
Photography is my meditation. When I am feeling stressed, I grab my camera and head outside. Losing myself in the beauty of nature and trying to get that perfect macro shot always makes me feel good and is also my creative outlet.
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angie lilly says
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/405716551484985344
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Amy says
I usually re-charge myself by baking some yummy treats. I somehow found baking very therapeutic for me.
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Betty C says
I like to relax with a nice warm bath, but sometimes I need to de-stress with a massage when things are more stressful.
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Betty C says
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Kerry says
My favorite "me time" is a long hot bath!
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Kerry says
My favorite "me time" is a long hot bath!
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Kerry says
My favorite "me time" is a long hot bath – AH!!
Kerry says
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/406109778784428032
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Harmony Burmeister says
A long lavender bath when I can
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sonyamorris (Sonya Morris) says
An undisturbed hot bath, a power nap, or a quick walk to the park.
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LAMusing says
Even 10 minutes sitting in the sunshine does wonders for my mood.
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Gina Wildorchid says
I take a daily walk outside for some me time.
Thanks for the chance to win!
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Gina Wildorchid says
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Nancy Hall says
I recharge by going for walks every day. It helps me unwind, relax and lets me spend time by myself.
Amanda Sakovitz (mandy83) says
I take a long bath and set aside reading time
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Thomas Murphy says
I play golf to recharge and feel good.
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Whitney says
I take a bubble bath
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Anastassia Grace says
Pregnant with twin babies + 10 weeks of bed rest, a nice shower with Sonia Kashuk's beautiful products would make me SO happy & give me something to look forward to!
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Anastassia Grace says
Pregnant with twin lovebugs + on bed rest for 10 weeks, a nice shower with Sonia Kashuk's beautiful products would be SO nice & something to look forward to 🙂
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