The one thing that new parents long for is time - time to sleep, time to think, for time to reverse itself to pre baby life. When you have a new baby people want to help you out but it can be difficult to organise your thoughts well enough to know what support to ask for. Commonly people offer to look after the baby for you, sometimes this is wonderful but for some parents the circumstances under which they would be willing to hand their baby over are so unfathomable they would sound like the plot of a sci fi novel. So here are some ways to help yourself and others give you the gift of time...
SHOP ONLINE Food, shoes, loo roll - you don't even have to wipe the sleep out of your eyes to get any of them. Make the most of getting things delivered to your door and remember it's fine to ask friends and family to bring you round those little extras to keep you going - pssst chocolate hobnobs.
BUY READY MEALS Whilst you're at it stock up on some super easy meals. These days you can get instant meals so good that you'll wonder why you bother cooking.
BEG, STEAL OR BORROW A CLEANER If you can afford a cleaner and some latent guilt is preventing you from booking one in please, how can I put this, get over yourself. It really doesn't matter how your kitchen gets clean, it matters that somehow you reach a basic level of hygiene. If a friend or family member is offering to help that includes cleaning! Stop being so British and give 'em a J-cloth.
HOST EN MASSE Visitors can be really draining - you have to get washed and dressed and follow the thread of a conversation. It's a bizarre set of circumstances in which the people close to you feel duty bound to come and see you and you only care about one human on the planet. Set a specific time for visitors based on when your child is most affable and have as many visitors as you can accommodate come at that time. Not only will they entertain each other but it means more time for yourself when they've cleared off.
MULTITASK If you can find an opportunity to do two things at once don't pass it up. How about walking with a friend to combine exercise and socialising? And don't miss out on a bath or shower as an opportunity to have some killer pamper and relaxation time.
To help you make the most of any time these tips have gained you, Serenata Flowers are giving one lucky reader (UK only) a Lavender and Chamomile Relaxation Hamper worth £39.99. As well as a shower set the hamper includes chocolate covered strawberries, salted toffee truffles, caramelised butter fudge and licorice tea. I don't know about you but I gotta whole lotta time for that lovely lot. For a chance to win just comment below telling me what you like to do when you have a few minutes spare.
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ReplyDeleterelaxing in a hammock
ReplyDeleteSit down and drink a full big mug of hot tea
ReplyDeleteI would have a long uninterrupted bath, with a magazine and a glass of wine.
ReplyDeleteIndulge with a big bar of choccy while I watch a film
ReplyDeleteRelax in a hot bath!
ReplyDeleteI would probably read more of my book.
ReplyDeleteMaking handmade cards for Christmas with my toddler xx
ReplyDeletehave a nice hot bubble bath
ReplyDeleteI like to surf the internet.
ReplyDeleteread a good book x
ReplyDeleteA big bar of chocolate, no sharing. Yummy
ReplyDeleteA hot bath, a flick through my favourite magazine or a phone call with my mum or good friend x
ReplyDeleteGreat tips, and the prize looks fab. If I had spare time I would probably have a DVD and wine night :)
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Debbie
Read a book!
ReplyDeleteAShleigh
I would give myself a pedicure
ReplyDeleteSleep
ReplyDeleteSit in absolute silence in the dark in a comfy chair and relax!
ReplyDeleteread a book on my kindlexx
ReplyDeleteI love to curl up on the sofa with my Kindle.
ReplyDeleteRead my kindle, I've got 100s of books on it still to read, but I just don't seem to get the time.
ReplyDeleteHave tea and biscuits
ReplyDeleteDefinitely read! I miss it!
ReplyDeletePaint my nails
ReplyDeleteHave a sit down!
ReplyDeleteRead as much as I used to.
ReplyDeleteHave a long relaxing bath without the kids barging in! X
ReplyDeleteLister to music through my headphones xxx
ReplyDeleteI would love to be able to sit down and read a good book :)
ReplyDeleteI would listen to classical music whilst sitting in my grandmother's rocking chair in the garden.
ReplyDeleteWhen I have a few minutes to spare I tend to surf the internet - if its 30 minutes or more then I'd read a book or play a computer game. Thanks for the lovely giveaway :o)
ReplyDeleteRing my granddaughter Alice and sing to her she loves it :)
ReplyDeleteI'd read a new book!
ReplyDeleteSpend more time with friends
ReplyDeleteRead a bit more!
ReplyDeleteAt the moment.....i'd sleep! just been up half the night with 2 little ones.
ReplyDeleteI listen to calm music and apply a face mask :)
ReplyDeleteColor, I've just bought my second coloring book and I love it.
ReplyDeleteRead!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice coffee and relax in front of my pc :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the peace
ReplyDeleteListen to one of my favourite songs
ReplyDeleteTO FINALLY FINISH MY BOOK #SUMMERHOLIDAYS HAVE PREVENTED THAT :-)
ReplyDeletePut my feet up on the sofa and close my eyes.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice cuppa and a biscuit
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ReplyDeletei'd try some recipes that normally get shunned by the children
ReplyDeleteHave a tootle on my poor neglected trumpet :)
ReplyDeleteI like to read when I have spare time x
ReplyDeleteI would book a day at a spa x
ReplyDeleteWhen I have a little time to spare I usually just lounge around and play on my phone. I think it's important to just "waste time" every now and again.
ReplyDeleteRead a good star wars book
ReplyDeleteTrevor Linvell
A few minute spare would be spent making some cupcakes
ReplyDeleteI like to surf the internet.
ReplyDeleteRead a good book
ReplyDeleteDo some gardening
ReplyDeletecurl up with my book
ReplyDeleteRead a book, can't remember the last time I did that :-)
ReplyDeleteget busy doing comps!
ReplyDeleteread a book in nice hot bubble bath
ReplyDeleteRead a book and have a hot bath
ReplyDeleteSleep! With two nocturnal boys sleep is a luxury!
ReplyDeletehave an uninterrupted bath
ReplyDeleteJust sit and do nothing :)
ReplyDeletehave a power nap
ReplyDeleteCup of tea with my book
ReplyDeleteFeet up, cuppa and my book
ReplyDeletePaint my nails!
ReplyDeletePut my feet up with a cup of tea!
ReplyDeleteHave a pedicure!
ReplyDeleteI'd bake a cake.
ReplyDeleteI'd sit down and play Scrabble on my Nintendo 3DS XL :)
ReplyDeleteRead a book non stop from start to finish
ReplyDeleteKelly Ellen Hirst
Have a nice relaxing bath :)
ReplyDeleteNice bubble bath with scented candles and relaxing music
ReplyDeleteHave a nap!!!
ReplyDeleteRead a book on my kindle!
ReplyDeleteNice peaceful soak in the bath :-)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy a hot cuppa!
ReplyDeleteI would love to be able to turn on my sewing machine. So many projects that I would like to make a start on x
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ReplyDeleteRelax in a bath with my favourite bubbles, glass of wine and a good book.
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