Quick Tip - Bathrobe

Have you ever been in the middle of a shower and had to hop out to attend to your child? As moms, I'm sure this has happened to all of us at one point or another. Today's quick tip is to keep a bathrobe around for those jump-out-of-the-shower-dripping-wet moments. If you've got a bathrobe handy, you won't be stuck trying to take care of the kids while desperately trying to keep your towel from falling off.

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Quick Tip - Fluffy Slippers

Now that winter is winding down, most stores have winter apparel on clearance. While you're out and about, see if you can snag a pair of nice, thick, fluffy slippers at a great price. Then, when you're running around the house chasing your kids, or when you get home after a long day at work, your feet can feel oh-so-cozy. It's a little slice of comfort amidst all the craziness.

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Quick Tip - Hot Shower

While most of us won't be able to get to a spa anytime soon, we generally find time (most days) to take a shower. Before you step out and back into "Mommy World", turn the temperature up just a bit and let the hot water run over your back. Even if just for 30 seconds, this quick burst of heat will help relax your sore, achy back muscles.

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Quick Tip - Eyebrows

Don't have time (or money) to get the salon but don't have the patience for plucking? Try an at-home waxing kit to tame those brows. My personal favorite is microwaveable Sally Hansen Eyebrow, Face, & Lip Wax. It does take some practice to get the hang of it, but if you have thick brows you'll find that once you're good at it, it's much faster than tweezing. If you prefer the idea of wax strips instead of hot wax, Sally Hansen also makes a Wax Strips Kit. Good luck!

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Quick Tips

Once you become a mom, "me time" becomes something of the past. Over the next few weeks, I will be posting a series of Quick Tips designed to help you feel like yourself without taking time away from your kids. (If you don't have kids yet, you may find these tips helpful on days when you are short on time!)

Today's Tip:
If you have thick hair that takes forever to straighten, try just running a flat iron over the top layer of your hair. Chances are you're the only one who will notice that underneath is not quite straight! This simple trick cut my straightening time from 20 minutes down to a much more manageable 5 minutes.

If you need an affordable straightening iron that actually works, try one of the Andis Ceramic Flat Irons available at Walmart for $15-$20.

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