by Jane Hendry

Created on: February 24, 2010

Me Time tips for Moms

5 ways to maximise your limited Me-time

Becoming a Mom is one of the most awe-inspiring, exciting, overwhelming, time-consuming and exhausting life changes that a woman can go through. Nothing compares to the feeling of being a new mom, or a second or third time mom. One thing that gets forgotten and is often pushed aside until it becomes too much to handle, is the exhaustion and lack of relaxation time that comes with this new life. Rest, relaxation and me-time are essential in enabling a mother to give of her best to her children and her husband. Here’s how you can do it all and still find time for you.

1.     Take a night off from cooking every week.

Once a week plan to order in. There are plenty of healthy options for takeaways these days so, either have some food delivered, or ask your man to bring some home with him after work. You also have the option of hiring a catering company who do healthy, home cooked meals, delivered to your door. Have a look at The Magic Kitchen at www.magickitchen.com for some mouth-watering meals. Companies like this one take the stress out of providing healthy home cooked meals for your growing family while at the same time meeting all your nutrition requirements.

2.     Hire a babysitter once a month

One of the things that new moms miss out on is the ability to make last minute plans to go out for dinner or a movie. While those spontaneous dates with your husband and friends may be put on hold for a while, there is no reason why a planned date, once a month, can’t be just as enjoyable. Finding a reliable sitter can be a terrifying experience for a new mom, as you are considering entrusting your most precious asset to someone else’s care. Have a look at a baby sitter service such as www.sittercity.com which is a nation wide provider and offer screened baby sitters for you to choose from. Or you could also set up a baby sitting roster with friends, so that each month you all get a chance to spend an evening out knowing that your baby is in the safe care of another mother you know well.

3.     Use your evening feed time to recharge your batteries

Between the hours of five and seven every mother feels the strain of the day beginning to overwhelm them. Allowing yourself to relax during this notoriously stressful part of the day will make it something to look forward to even though you are, by this time, exhausted. So, as you prepare

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