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Mommy Time-Out Book Review And GIVEAWAY! 5/25

5/6/2013

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***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my review. All opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.***
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I have to be honest here...I have been more than a little bit overwhelmed lately. The past month or so has been incredibly busy and stressful. First, I went on a trip for Step2, and ended up getting a massive ear infection while I was there, and was miserable and in pain the whole time. Then, not even 2 weeks later, I was off to LA for the Iron Man 3 premiere. On top of that, my 2 year old is proving on an epic scale that the Terrible 2's are no myth, my 3 year old is feeding off of HIS tantrums, and my teen is well...acting like a teen.

Not to mention, my toddlers were fighting the other day, and spilled an entire cup of juice all over the keyboard of my MacBook Pro. Thankfully, we bought the extended warranty and hopefully it can be fixed or replaced. In the meantime, I am stuck blogging on my 13 year old's teeny, tiny netbook.

I'm not gonna lie...This Mommy desperately needs a "time out". Yep. I said it. Those words are despised by my children, but I secretly wish I had more "me time" to be able to relax, diffuse, and just breathe. Shaving my legs in peace would be amazing, too, of course.

Thankfully, there is a great new book that can help busy, often frazzled Moms like me find the time to renew, relax, and hopefully resist the urge to scream into a pillow. "Mommy Time-Out", by Feli Robles and Colleen Phillips is really a Mommy sanity-saver, since it includes tons of achievable ways to take a break from the craziness and focus on ME TIME for a bit. Whether it's going to the park without the kiddos, reading that book that has been on the shelf collecting dust for 6 months, or even sitting and doing absolutely nothing for once, this book has suggestions sure to make any Mommy happy.

This book was inspired by a story the authors saw on Oprah. An overtired, stressed Mom accidentally left her 2 year old child in the car, and the results were nothing short of tragic. Sure, we all think this could never happen to us...We're responsible, loving parents, right? Well, sadly, this type of thing can happen to anyone, especially when stress is a factor. Accidents happen, but so many can be prevented by simply taking better care of YOU...After all, if Mommy is a hot mess and cannot focus or concentrate, she simply cannot care for her family to the best of her ability.

That's kind of the point to this book....Moms should take care of their OWN needs, too! In doing so, the entire family benefits. While we'd all like to be SuperMom, realistically there is no such thing. We cannot take on the whole world while neglecting ourselves. Before we took on the amazing role of being mothers, we were women with needs. Well, we still are...Yes, really! Although it is easy to forget that sometimes, especially when you're sleep-deprived, covered in baby food, and trying to figure out what the goopy mystery substance on the carpet is! (Been there, done that!)

One of the things I love the most about Mommy Time-Out is the pictures. This book, just like children's books, is easy to read and has lots of awesome pictures. This is great, since I don't always have hours and hours to spend engrossed in reading. This book is amazing whether you have 2 minutes or 2 hours.

Another reason I am gaga over Mommy Time-Out is the fact that this book includes loads of interactive things like worksheets where you can list "Time Out" desires, as well as some really cute coupons that hubby or the kids can present to Mom when they want to give the gift of peace and quiet...Or a mani/pedi...Or a night without having to cook or do the dishes...Really, the possibilities are endless!

Overall, I would definitely recommend Mommy Time-Out to any women out there who need to find ways to de-stress, unwind, and learn to appreciate and pamper themselves a little more. (Which is probably all of us, right?) This would also be a wonderful gift for Mother's Day, which is right around the corner!

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40 Comments
Ruth J.
5/6/2013 07:28:30 am

Being a full-time graduate student and a toddler, I get stressed often. I started a blog to help with that, I'm trying to reach out to other moms to have a supportive place. It's slow going. I take the bus to work so when I'm more stressed, I read a novel rather than something for work. Being outside and getting my hands dirty, gardening or playing with my son, is always relaxing. I'd love to get back into my scrapbooking, baking and crafting, but there's no time for that!

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Colleen Phillips link
5/6/2013 11:12:03 am

Hi Ruth J., this is Colleen of Mommy Time-Out. Those are some great MTO ideas, and yes, it does seem there is "no time" to take time for ourselves. We blog about that very thing and are even writing an article for a new magazine coming out in July called Glimpse Cali (we will post the article on our site as well) about “Finding Time For The Working Mom - and we know ALL moms are “Working”, right??

The lack of time for us busy moms is, it seems, a natural part of being a mother, and we suggest that it doesn’t have to be.

I can relate to time issue - I have three girls, ages 5, 3, and 4 months. On top of managing and growing our Mommy Time-Out brand and running the household it gets crazy busy! But I have learned over the years different ways to find - and sometimes flat out MAKE - time for me.

Feli and I are always learning, we don’t pretend to be perfect about it, but we have some suggestions on where you can find that extra time. Here’s one: maybe your son is invited to a birthday party or playdate and you trust the other parents there? You can drop him off for an hour or two and go back home to do your scrapbooking, then pick him up when the party is over. Offer to exchange chaperoning times with the other parents.

If that’s not an option, do you have trusted family or friends that are willing to babysit for a couple of hours so you can pursue the things you love to do?

Or, what I have done, is just started saying “No.” I stopped offering to help plan every party or gathering on the weekend. I didn’t volunteer to bake those cupcakes this year, etc. I know too many moms that overburden their schedule because they feel the need to be everything to everyone. We are urging moms to start saying “No” where they can!

Finally, being a former grad student, I know the load that goes with that, but there are times when there is a lull in the projects and deadlines. Use that as an opportunity to be selfish and take time for you. Also, no doubt when you have a class or study group, there is someone babysitting for you already. Maybe you can extend an hour beyond and go to the craft store for what you want for scrapbooking?

The biggest reason we urge moms like you to find that time and take your Time-Out is that the time you DO spend with your son is improved. You aren’t so tired, frazzled and stressed, all because you made time for you.

We wish you all the luck and love in the world, Ruth! Come visit us as often as you like and let me know your site, too. Maybe we can help each other out :)

And Happy Mother’s Day!

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Kathleen Kennedy-Leon link
5/6/2013 11:47:43 am

I go to the gym for a good hard sweaty workout--always makes me feel better!

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Stephanie Larison
5/6/2013 12:30:15 pm

I'm stressed out all the time. I try to read a book to chill out.

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Sherry Compton
5/7/2013 10:10:20 pm

Often stressed out. For work issues, I try to work through them in my mind and come up with a plan when possible.

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Sherry Compton
5/8/2013 09:40:59 pm

I like to read to try to calm my mind.

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Sherry Compton
5/9/2013 11:08:51 pm

A massage would be wonderful for destressing.

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Nicole Krutz
5/10/2013 11:39:22 am

i am very stressed out. my 4 year old stepdaughter who lives with us full time and hasn't seen her mother in over a year and a half has large speech and develpmental delays. she can't even play on her own. i also have 2 older boys who have busy schedules that i try to keep up with and a 2 year old son who is a busy little monkey. I have to focus so much on her all day that i feel that i don't get to enjoy my other children. I try to walk or shop or just relax in general when i am stressed...hard to do.

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Sherry Compton
5/10/2013 10:37:01 pm

I think everyone feels stressed. I recently had some last minute company staying at my house. Rushed around to get ready for them then had to do it all again after they left for my son coming in...very rushed and overwhelmed. Worked the rest of the week but I am taking this weekend off for me to just have a lazy day.

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Charlene S
5/11/2013 01:43:53 pm

Watching my favorite show that makes me laugh.

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lalaine hagler
5/11/2013 04:07:18 pm

yes life does gets too overwhelming massage usually keeps me recharge and lots and lots of prayers

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Sherry Compton
5/11/2013 10:00:29 pm

I have one soap opera I've watched since I was a teenager. It helps me to relax.

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Sherry Compton
5/12/2013 09:35:57 pm

Often overwhelmed...I pray.

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Dawn Monroe
5/13/2013 03:14:56 am

Im stressed alot. I have 6 kids and 5 grandkids. When I need to destress I shut my door and watch a classic movie. It works....sometime.

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Sherry Compton
5/13/2013 10:02:15 pm

Just taking a moment for you to step into the other room helps you relax sometimes.

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Sherry Compton
5/14/2013 09:59:15 pm

Stressed, overwhelmed...not the healthiest answer but sometimes a handful of dark chocolate M&M's work.

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Sherry Compton
5/15/2013 10:06:53 pm

A Sonic Chocolate coke is helpful. :)

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Sherry Compton
5/16/2013 10:09:58 pm

In a week, I'm going to visit my grandkids...happy, overwhelmed, lots to do. I'm making lists and just trying to get things done one at a time.

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Sherry Compton
5/17/2013 09:43:42 pm

I like to read to relax.

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Sherry Compton
5/18/2013 10:22:19 pm

when stressed and driving, take a deep breath

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Lisa
5/19/2013 01:17:29 pm

I have recently been trying to stress less by just trying to be happier.

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Sherry Compton
5/19/2013 09:54:50 pm

I try to remind myself that things don't have to be perfect and just try to get one thing done at a time.

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Sherry Compton
5/20/2013 09:40:49 pm

Focus on accomplishing one thing.

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Sherry Compton
5/21/2013 09:42:29 pm

Sometimes I think a hot tub would be nice for when you are stressed.

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Sherry Compton
5/22/2013 09:12:38 pm

Sometimes it helps to just step away from the situation. Leave the room and go to a quiet place.

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jenny
5/23/2013 12:13:22 am

When I get stressed, i just keep in mind that once the kids go to bed, I am taking a long hot bath!

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lisa
5/23/2013 05:16:58 am

Love to relax with a coffee and a good book!

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Charlene S
5/23/2013 11:50:09 am

Quiet time in the morning.

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Sherry Compton
5/23/2013 09:47:51 pm

A massage is relaxing.

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Kari Flores
5/24/2013 12:17:01 am

When my husband deploys I often feel over-whelmed, the work done by two is now done by one. It's an enormous amount of pressure and I just take it one day at a time.

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Ed Nemmers
5/24/2013 05:22:29 am

I enjoy running!

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may avalon
5/24/2013 03:50:21 pm

I cook to de-stress

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Michelle C
5/24/2013 07:37:20 pm

I sit back and read a good book.

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kathy pease
5/24/2013 09:13:13 pm

yes I do and I usually take a hot bubble bath

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Sherry Compton
5/24/2013 09:36:11 pm

Candles can be calming.

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Jodi Kershuk
5/25/2013 04:51:24 am

I take a nice hot bath. I would love to take a mini vacation :)

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amy
5/25/2013 06:56:45 am

Just an hour or two to myself each week would be a treat. I have an almost 3 year old and one on the way. I'm not looking forward to the sleep deprivation portion of having an infant but I know we'll make it. Hubby will need to just help out more.

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kathy
5/25/2013 08:33:57 am

i take a long tall gall of iced tea to the lake with a book and read under the shade. relaxes me instantly

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Gianna
5/25/2013 10:06:22 am

A long, hot shower.

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Lily Kwan
5/25/2013 04:33:33 pm

I feel overwhelmed by life sometimes. I de-stress by eating tasty snacks.

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