{"id":12879,"date":"2017-05-09T13:20:11","date_gmt":"2017-05-09T18:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wheelchairmommy.com\/?p=12879"},"modified":"2017-05-09T13:40:51","modified_gmt":"2017-05-09T18:40:51","slug":"5-guilty-pleasures-as-a-stay-at-home-mom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.wheelchairmommy.com\/closed\/2017\/5-guilty-pleasures-as-a-stay-at-home-mom\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Guilty pleasures as a stay at home mom"},"content":{"rendered":"

This post is sponsored by Stonyfield and prAna<\/a>.<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n

My oldest son is 12 1\/2 years old, and I’ve always been a stay at home mom. I’m truly grateful my Family can do this comfortably.
\nIn fact, it’s a dream come true. When someone asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I always said I wanted to be a mom.<\/p>\n

Yes, it’s rewarding being able to focus on just being a mom but it’s easy to get lost in only being a mom and not being the whole you. Through the years I have found a few guilty pleasures so I don’t lose me, Priscilla.<\/p>\n

1.  Clothes<\/b> <\/p>\n

I’m proud to admit I’m a girly girl and I love shopping. Growing up, we were poor and I had a lot of hand me downs. I remember being teased for wearing cheap clothes. <\/p>\n

As an adult I do my best to balance quality and quantity with a mix of new and thrifted pieces.<\/p>\n

One of my absolute favorite brands to work with is Parma<\/a> . They offer sustainable fabrics in a wide range of pieces. I love their jeans and this dress might be my favorite piece of the season. <\/p>\n

Oh, and I was pleasantly surprised to find it has a built in breathable sports bra. This will be amazing when the Texas temps hit triple digits.<\/p>\n

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2. Quick, healthy snacks (Stonyfield Whole Milk yogurt)<\/b><\/p>\n

I don’t always take the time to sit and eat a full meal during the day. Often times it’s a spoonful of peanut butter here or a banana there. <\/p>\n

I usually skip breakfast and only have coffee. I know this isn’t a healthy practice but I just don’t take enough time to nourish my body. When I do, it’s Stonyfield’s organic whole milk yogurt. This is hands down, a household favorite. <\/p>\n

It’s filling and being non GMO, and it’s oh, so good for us.<\/p>\n

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3. Media<\/b><\/p>\n

I like to sneak in great books, fun games and trashy sitcoms when possible. My Current favorites are Britney King, candy crush and Grace and Frankie. <\/p>\n

Folding laundry goes much more quickly when you’re watching TV, instead of staring at the walls. <\/p>\n

4. GNO<\/b><\/p>\n

I can’t stress enough how important it is to get away with your girl friends. I’ve become really good friends with my next door neighbor and 1-2 times a week we hang out with a glass of wine on the patio or while cooking dinner. Girl talk is good for the soul.<\/p>\n

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\n5. Date night<\/b><\/p>\n

The absolute best way to keep finding yourself is to continue dating your spouse. <\/p>\n

My husband spends his days lost in Codebodia and often times I feel like I’m stuck in Groundhog Day. <\/p>\n

Cook. Clean. Repeat.<\/p>\n

Reconnecting with the person you promised to love and annoy for all eternity isn’t always easy when work is staring you in the face.<\/p>\n

Something as simple as an ice cream date is enough to just focus on each other, but don’t forget to take weekend getaways! <\/p>\n

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prAna is offering The Wheelchair Mommy readers 15% off their orders. Visit prAna online <\/a>and enter the code WHOLES17TWM at checkout!<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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