When you’re a mom, you’re on duty 24/7, and it can be hard to catch a break or find a few minutes to yourself. We all know how great it feels to go to the bathroom by yourself every once in a while, enjoy some much needed R&R, or even skip out on a cloth diaper laundry day every once in a while.
When you’re a mom, your needs typically come last, and you are constantly putting other people before yourself.
But when you’re a mom, it’s also important to do things for yourself. You know, something JUST FOR MOM. Whether it’s take a nap, read a book, knit, cook, sew, paint, garden, or really anything else you enjoy, treat yourself!
For this week’s giveaway, we want to treat one special mama, who will win an “I’m a Genius Travel Mug,” a “You’re One Good Mum T-shirt,” a $20 Gift Certificate to Cotton Babies, and a bumGenius, Flip or Econobum cloth diaper of their choice!
To enter, tell us how you like to spend your “me” time.
Eligible entries must be posted no later than midnight Eastern time, Wednesday, September 3, 2014. U.S. residents only. Void where prohibited by law. No purchase necessary to win. Winners will be drawn after the close of the contest and notified via email. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. We hereby release Facebook of any liability. All prizes must be claimed within 30 days of end of giveaway.
About the Author
Brittney is a social media coordinator for Cotton Babies. She has three sisters, loves pizza and enjoys listening to obscure bands no one has heard of. Outside of posting on the Cotton Babies Facebook and Instagram pages, she babysits a few cloth diaper-wearing kids and likes playing with her dogs.
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I catch up on the latest Cloth Diaper gossip, gotta keep up on those new prints 🙂
Haha, if I had any I would spend it napping!
I spend my me time watching netflix and shopping online. 🙂
Having a full shower!
I love to enter contests and shop online! 😉
My Me Time: I work part-time so on the days I am off, while baby is sleeping I catch up on Netflix, Podcasts, or my favorite blogs! Also, in a cup of coffee and I’m doing just great! Doesn’t happen to often anymore, but a solo trip to Target or the Mall is also good!
Usually it’s just me finally sitting without any children being on top of me!
Reading a book!
I like spending me time by relaxing in the tub, reading a book or playing on the computer.
Watching a movie with my husband!
i don’t get a whole lot of me time, with having a 7 week old babe but when i am able to sneak some in i love knitting and reading
Going to the spa/salon:)
Drawing or cooking 🙂
grocery shopping ALONE! It’s heaven for me! haha
I like to read when I have time to myself!
Sewing or reading is what I enjoy doing in my freetime.
A glass of wine (or two) along with a sappy girly movie, a netflix documentary, or a warm bath 🙂
I like to shower, read books, and watch t.v. (the walking dead) all by myseld!
I spend my “me” time sewing or enjoying a shower where there’s no toddler in the bathroom with me.
With a long bath & wine. If possible a girl afternoon with friends.
I like to spend my mommy time reading
I enjoy my coffee and plan my next cottonbabies purchase!!!!
taking a shower!
Ever since I was a young teen, my “me time” took place soaking in the tub with a good book. And, sometimes, a little chocolate. I got this habit from my mom and my sister was the same way. The power bill must have been atrocious with the 3 of us!
I love photography, and learning. So I try to do one or the other (or both!) when I get a few moments to myself.
I also love my husband. I try to do him when I have free time too. lolol
My “me” time lately is enough to work-out or shower… sometimes I have enough time to even shave my legs! I would really like to be able to just clean my house in peace and without the extra load on my back. I don’t ask for much 😉
My “me” time consists of running, giveaways, catching up on news and blogs, researching a product, and a nice shower! Thanks!
I spend my ‘me’ time DANCING! Still resting after baby number three was born a month ago, but soon I will get back into my african, belly dancing, hip hop and Buti yoga… And of course I love to dance with my kids too 🙂
I don’t even get any me time, but if I ever do I’d love to float around the pool with a good book.
Reading or knitting! 🙂
the rare chance i get me time, i love to sew or read. oh heck shower and ear hot food!
Whats “me time”? Lol Seriously i take 5 minsutes in the shower instead of three.
My “me” time is spent finding “treasures” at thrift stores, being crafty, or gardening.
Take a nice warm lavender bath!
I am pregnant with my 4th and I have narcolepsy so unfortunately I spend any me time I get sleeping but I’d really love to get a prenatal massage or go get my hair trimmed since I’m definitely in need of a cut.
Crocheting and sewing.
Looking for good books to read and browsing magazines while drinking a green tea iced frappacuino at B&N. Or entering giveaways!
I like to read novels. in my free time.
when i have the time, i love taking a bubble bath, sipping iced coffee, or reading a book – and rarely i get to do all of those things together!
I love to relax while reading a good book!
Taking a bath
Drinking coffee in the morning and catching up on my blogs!
Working out at the gym watching HGTV or Bravo, browsing clearance at Nordstrom Rack or reading and drinking chai!
During me time, though rare I like to shop and read.
i love doing a workout… yoga, run, skiing, climbing, mt biking… unfortunately i don’t get a lot of me time- so usually i have to do something in the house while dd naps 🙂
Tell us how you like to spend your “me” time…… I use it to sleep or soak in a hot bath!!!
Exercising, preferably outside!
Reading or working out
It’s not original but I would love to catch up on some zzzz’s then wake up and take a shower and dry my hair and get dressed and put make up on. Oh and brush my teeth!!!
I use my “me” time to eat sweets because i can’t do it when my son is around.
Honestly I take a long hot bath….i have kids 99.9% of the time bc dh works full time and goes to school full time…and im a school bus driver ao I deal with my kids and 146 other people’s kids alllllll day. A bath is excellent, and quiet 🙂 ahhh lol.
I read and check my email
taking long hot baths and doing some giveaways it always makes me happy!
Yoga on the beach. Coffee and a good book.
I spend my me time reading and browsing the internet.
Such a great giveaway! I’ve been trying to make time foryself lately, just started a new book last night!
If I had me time I would love to take in a new exercise class.
Coffee and target strolls
quietly sipping some tea and blogging
I spend my me time entering giveaways or reading a magazine.
I like spending “me time” reading, knitting, painting, whatever suits my mood.
Ohh! This would be awesome-thanks for the opportunity!
Playing video games!
Right now – sleeping, my little guy is almost two and I have a baby on the way so I’m tired!!!
My me time I like to spend running errands like grocery shopping. I really enjoy cooking and meal planning so to be able to shop slowly, alone and buy a treat or something while I think and dream is really enjoyable to me! I also love coffee dates with friends or my husband!
When the kids go to bed I brew a fresh press pot of coffee and enjoy a piece of chocolate in peace! 🙂
I love going for bike rides to get some “me” time.
I use my “me” time to sleep!!
i like to watch tv and surf the net
During me time I enjoy catching up with friends on Facebook.
My me time is either on facebook, or folding diaper laundry..
I like to read a good book, or watch bad tv.
I spend my “me” time reading, gardening, crocheting, or doing needlework, that’s when I’m not too tired and, thus, spend my “me” time sleeping…
Crocheting and reading
I like to go shopping by myself and reading.
I like to spend my me time by knitting, crocheting, and I’ve just started spinning my own yarn.
I like to read during my “me” time.
Me time? What’s that? Honestly I am happy to take a shower, enjoy a cup of coffee and maybe even enter a couple giveaways 🙂
I like to spend my “me” time reading a good book or spending time with my little grandchildren!
I like to spend my me time by entering giveaways haha I think I’m addicted. That and watch Doctor Who 🙂
I like to spend my “me” time catching up on my favorite TV shows.
Me time, hmm… what is that? I’m lucky if I get to go to the bathroom by myself. So I guess I spend my me time, well you know. 🙂
Painting my nails, reading, soaking up the sun, or hanging with my friends!
With four kids there isn’t a lot of time for me but with the time I do get I like to read, bake, and create.
I spend my me time sewing for my kids. 😉
Sleeping!
I like to spend my very small amount o me time drinking my coffee while its still hot. 🙂
Nap, mindless tv, etc. it’s a rarity these days
I like to spend a little time in the garden or curled up with a book. Of course a nap or shower is always nice too.
Spending time with my husband!
Reading a good book! 🙂
I like spending my time sewing without interruptions. It is very relaxing to me.
I spend my me time doing crafty things- sewing and such.
During my down time I mainly relax. Sometimes I do some housework, but a lot of the time I just sit and read a book or watch some tv.
I spend “me” time by surfing the internet or doing some crafts.
I am trying to teach myself how to sew!
I usually spend my “me” time napping, or just reveling in the silence.
Girls night out.
We have an 8 month old and needless to say I don’t have much time for “me time” but I wouldn’t have it any other way!
It’s difficult to believe that I’m a good mom, but if I’m to believe everyone around me, then I must be. 🙂
Enjoying a nice big cup of coffee and baking treats.
I typically spend my me time on the computer, watching television, reading a good book, or doing something creative. My current favorites are watching a movie while I sew for my little ones.
I spend my “me” time either running errands alone (such a treat!) or napping or just watching TV with my husband. Having a few minutes with really just nothing to do is a nice break. Also, I need to find a good book to read!
I like to spend my me time watching Netflix and drinking a beer!
I love to read when I have the free time.
I like to spend my free time reading on my Kindle or more recently running
Trail running!
I love reading, so in my down time I’m usually curled up on the couch with a book. Doesn’t happen much these days!
My “me” time right now is getting to take a long shower.
I spend my me time admiring (and sometimes attempting) all the fun crafty projects on Pinterest.
Shopping!
Big mug of tea and a book or movie to get lost in.
As a brand new mom, I don’t get a lot of down time lately. But when I do, I like to spend it in a hot bath, sipping a big cup if coffee or painting.
A cup of coffee and a book!
Shopping alone at Target or Thrift Stores, sewing, or out with friends!
Reading, a nice bath, taking a nap…I make sure to have some 100% me time at least once a week. Even for an hour or two, it is necessary for moms to have some time for themselves!
I like to spend my me time either shopping for an hour, or in the bath with some 90’s country music & a glass of wine. 🙂
Doing a creative project
I’m a brand new mama to a 15 day old precious as can be little girl, so I love spending my freetime in a hot shower to rinse of the frustrations of the previous day and reset for the next 24 hours (?! If I’m lucky!)
I like to read, write and work out. Of course, spending time with my family definitely helps rejuvenate me!
I grab a good book and get lost in another world 🙂
Reading the latest Outlander book!
As a mom of a seven week old, the best me time is sleeping!! I also got to sneak in some me time with a book last night!
To be honest, me time right now is doing laundry. With exclusively breast feeding and cloth diapering a 1 month old I don’t get much down time that doesn’t involve laundry or napping!
I like to read for ‘me time’…in the tub, though, with the bathroom door locked and the fan running to drown out outside noise! 😉
For “me” time, I normally catch up on my shows, shower, or go out for coffee.
My “me time” is watching something on Netflix and working on my latest knitting project. I’ve been on the same sock for almost a year now.
I like to read or crochet!
Sleeping.
I like to spend my “me” time snuggling for a nap with my son. =)
I don’t get much alone me time but I consider every moment with my daughter to be the best me time possible…
Before I had my munchkin I was an avid reader so when I get some me time, I love nothing better than to fill the tub with some nice hot water & bubbles and settle in for a nice relaxing soak with a good book. It’s even better with a glass of wine. If the water has gone cool by the time I finish, I know all is well outside the bathroom and then I’m truly relaxed! Yey
I spend me time either reading a book, catching up on tv shows or getting a manicure/pedicure.
I like reading and napping and taking a long bath. No at the same time and usually doesn’t happen uninterrupted.
I love to read
I spend my me time, what very little I get checking emails and enjoying my coffee:) I’d love to get a haircut and color I just can’t find the time.
Me time…what’s that?? I love pedicures…though I haven’t had one since my birthday…of 2012! LOL
I love to get a pedicure 🙂
I love cotton babies!
I’ve recently began taking yoga at a local studio… That time is precious.
I like to work on a sewing project or do my nails… Although a lot of my “me” time ends up getting spent accomplishing things that I can’t do while my little ones are awake. But that’s ok too! 🙂
This would be wonderful!
I would go to yoga! Planning to go tonight and enjoy it!
“Me” time these days is usually grabbing a quick shower or hitting the gym. Shopping, mani/pedis, & coffee is what I’d really like to do for “me” time, but it’s all about priorities these days.