A couple years ago, we had a friend’s preschool-age kid over for dinner. The other kid asked, “Do you have any type of treats?” as well as Milo responded, “Having you right here is a treat for us.” bad youngster just desired dessert.

Though I like my mid-afternoon bite(s) of dark chocolate, I am believing of non-food treats that are fun for me without all the tasty calories. right here are a few concepts that don’t need me to clean my teeth after. Please share a few of yours too!

Go for a short bike ride. huge infants can trip along.

Keep a gratitude journal. No time for paper? Did you understand there’s an app for that? I just started one on my iPhone.

Squish the play-doh. You might likewise do something a lot more mature like painting or pottery, however I discover the doh a lot more easily available.

Give somebody a cuddle.

Be a vacationer for the day. Don’t have all day? just look around as well as notice something new.

Breathe deeply. 5 in as well as 5 out. That’s nearly meditation!

Call a friend. I like those daytime check-ins with my fellow mommies on pregnancy leave.

Plan your next Moms’ night Out.

Sip some herbal tea.  You’ll absolutely fail to remember you desired that chocolate.

Buy something for YOU. This might be a gown from Anthropologie or a lipgloss from the medication store. I do like to search the hairclip aisle at Target.

Credit where credit score is due:

Today’s listing was influenced by my friend, Marnie, who sent me a listing of 50 self-nourishing concepts that she customized from a listing from Boston health and wellness Coach, Christi Lehner 

I likewise co-wrote a fantastic book called The Rookie Mom’s Handbook: 250 things to make with (and without!) your baby; that book may provide you a lot more ideas.

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