Mom’s To Do List: Clean up Messes, Get a Cash Advance, and Schedule Some Alone Time
When you became a mom, you probably expected that you’d have to cash in your coolness and get a minivan. You also 
anticipated all the messes that would crop up daily. The laundry piles up higher and faster than you imagined, but that’s the least of your worries. Balancing the family’s checkbook is your responsibility. It means getting the occasional cash advance to make sure all expenses are covered. So, where in this equation is time for you?
One of the most important factors in keeping a mom sane is giving her regular alone time. Most moms wonder how or when they could possibly have quality alone time. Here are a few tips:
• Wake up 15 to 20 minutes early. No one wants to get up any earlier, but for moms, there are big rewards. Think of all the quiet things you could do. You could leisurely sip a cup of coffee and read the paper. Indulge in some online retail therapy. Go for a brisk walk or jog around the neighborhood.
• Stay up 15 to 20 minutes later. Start reading a great book and you’ll have a hard time limiting yourself to 20 minutes. Favorite late night mom reads include the Twilight series, anything by Elin Hilderbrand, and celebrity gossip magazines.
• Schedule “dad time” on the weekends. Even if your husband can only handle the kids for a couple of hours, that’s enough time to relax with your favorite frou-frou drink at a coffeehouse, run to the mall by yourself, or get an express manicure.
• Have a “grandparents’ day.” Unless the grandparents care for your kids every day, this can be a special outing for everyone involved. It’s quality bonding time for them, and it’s quality alone time for mom.
You stay busy caring for your family, but don’t forget to take good care of yourself!
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