As a parent, it’s
easy to become stressed out and feel like you never get any time for yourself.
However, looking after yourself and taking a little time out is incredibly
important. It will help you to unwind, relax, sleep better, enjoy your children,
and even fight off illness. A great way to do this is by having a pamper night,
as you can do it once the kids are in bed and you don’t need to worry about
childcare. Pamper night essentials will depend on what you like to do and your
own tastes, but here are a few ideas to help you get started.
A Bubble Bath
A nice hot bubble
bath is a fantastic way to chill out at the end of any day. Starting a pamper
night with a bath also helps to get you in the mood for everything that might
follow.
Cleanse
While you are in
the bath, apply a cleansing face mask, shave your legs, and exfoliate your body.
Having a cleansing session can help you to feel refreshed and revitalized. This
can boost your mood and go a long way to making you feel like you again.
Moisturizer
After your
cleansing routine, you will need to moisturize. Exfoliation is great, but it
can leave your skin dry. Find a gentle all-over body moisturizer in your
favorite scent and apply as soon as you get out of the bath.
Candles
Candles can help
set the mood for a perfect pamper night by creating a relaxing and soothing
atmosphere. Book lover candles could help to transport you into your books
shop if you want to spend some of your evenings
reading a good book.
Entertainment
Your choice of entertainment will depend on what mood you
are in and what kind of night you want to have. A good book is a great way to
spend a quiet evening escaping real life. Music can bring back brilliant
memories and
make you smile. DVDs are fantastic for giving you an easy evening where you
don’t need to think too much and video games are a brilliant way to let off
some steam.
Food and Drink
The perfect pamper
evening wouldn’t be complete without your favorite food and drinks. You could
open a bottle of wine or treat yourself to a luxurious hot chocolate and order
a take out before binging on your favorite treats.
Switch Off
One way to
de-stress and make it a true evening of relaxation is switching off your phone
and other devices or leave them in another room. Social media and the internet
are brilliant. But, our reliance on them can lead to stress, pressure, and
jealousy. Taking some time off can help you to appreciate what you’ve got
instead of striving for the perfect, unrealistic lives you see online.
Try to make pamper
nights a regular thing and make sure you don’t feel guilty about doing
something that’s just for you. If it helps you relax and unwind it will also
help you to be a better, more patient parent. So, enjoy yourself!
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