Are you taking care of yourself? Sometimes, we moms can be quick to take care of everyone and everything around us, but when it comes to ourselves, we're neglectful. Self Care doesn't have to involve long, drawn-out plans. You know, that trip to the spa for a massage, or the coffee date with girlfriends... yeah, give that up! You don't have time for those indulgences EVERY DAY. Instead, focus on the basics.

You might be surprised how much of these to-dos you miss doing every day. But don't worry about the past. Start from this very moment. Or if it's already past your bedtime, start fresh tomorrow!

Who’s waiting for evening time to go out on a date? Not me! Morning dates are great because you can focus on you sweetheart at the very beginning of the day, before “mom duties’ kick in and you become tired and overwhelmed.

Morning dates give you and your partner an opportunity to prioritize each other, to enjoy the freshness of a new day together, to share renewed energy. If you’re so over date NIGHT, try out one of these ideas on a Saturday / Sunday morning (or any other morning you and your honey can escape together.)

I set out to find a shoe that was cute, comfortable, sporty like, but not too sporty, and something I could wear with destructive jeans as well as a casual dress or skirt. Off to The Woodlands Mall I went!

Most of the sneakers I saw had soles that were just too doggone thick. I guess that’s the trend these days, but bulky shoes are not my jam. I wanted something simple, streamlined, and sophisticated. My plan was to look at  Converse, Keds, Vans, and Hilfiger, and I was able to find styles in all these brands that were close to what I wanted, but none of these options were love at first sight.