Most days when I put the girls down for an afternoon nap, it is a mad dash to pick-up the house, fold laundry, clean the dishes, get dinner started, and any other little tasks that need to be done for the day. However, some days after a busy morning, I just feel like sitting and doing nothing or doing something for myself. This includes painting my nails, reading a magazine, sneaking in a workout, or even just giving myself a mini spa treatment.
My mini spa treatments usually involve a face-mask, or doing a microdermabrasion, but lately I have been loving the Aveeno Absolutely Ageless face products. After a long day of chasing toddlers, running errands, and playing outside, cleansing my face is something that just sounds heavenly. So once the house is quiet, I will put on a little music, make a blackberry beauty tonic (recipe below), and give myself a “spa-like treatment” using Aveeno Absolutely Ageless.
I always start with the Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Nourishing Cleanser because it is by far one of the best cleansers I use to remove dirt, oil, and makeup—it is very evident on my face towel after rinsing compared to other cleaners I have used. I always make sure to follow up with the Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Daily Moisturizer because it isn’t greasy and is infused with vitamins, antioxidants, powerful anti-aging ingredients and SPF 30. It feels amazing on my face! Last, I like to use a little of the Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Eye Cream as it has been helping so much with my puffy eyes from my summer allergies, and my dark under-eye circles (because mom life).
While getting things done around the house is nice during naptime, so is taking time for myself, and giving myself a “time-out”. I feel like when I do this, I am more rejuvenated and rested to be able to tackle the evening activities of dinner, bath time, and bedtime.
As promised, I wanted to include the recipe for the blackberry beauty tonic recipe. With it being blackberry season, it’s the perfect time to try this out and I know you won’t regret it. An absolutely refreshing, delicious drink—perfect for any summer afternoon.
Blackberry Beauty Tonic
½ cup fresh blackberries (approx. 2 oz)
½ lime cut in 8 pieces
4 small basil leaves
1 teaspoon of sugar in the raw
½ cup sparkling water
1 cup crushed ice
1 fresh blackberry for garnish
fresh dill for garnish
mason jar & muddler
In a shaker, muddle blackberries, basil leaves, dill, and sugar using a muddler or the bottom of the end of a large wooden spoon
Try to dissolve the sugar as you do this
Squeeze and drop in the lime
Add sparkling water and ice
Remember to take time for yourself and know that as mother’s we sometimes need a relaxing afternoon “time-out”.
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