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Self-care is a popular buzz phrase amongst moms; however, how that manifests varies drastically. Since feeding kids is an unavoidable task and self-care is most likely severely lacking in most moms’ lives, here are five easy ways to weave self-care into cooking duties.
Mini Facial
Are you channeling your Italian roots and cooking Claire Handleman’s delicious fettuccine with pasta sauce, olives and capers? When transferring the pasta into the strainer, carefully lean into the steam for the ultimate multitasking moment! Your humidified face will
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be moisturized and glowing just in time to serve dinner.
A Dash of Soul
Listening to music feeds the soul. Like clockwork, before I attempt cooking, I first queue up my favorite tunes. Recently Adele serenades us during meal prep. The kids and I sing-along and dance while dinner’s in the making. Cooking a Mexican meal? Play some Julieta Venegas. In the mood for salad nicoise? Listen to Carla Bruni to embolden your international spirit. Regardless of the food and musical genre, music helps melt any cooking stresses away.
Daddy
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Duty
There’s no better reason to put daddy in charge, than to protect your children from kitchen perils. Involving kids in the kitchen can be fun (allegedly), but sometimes solitude is essential. Use the safety excuse to get some much-needed alone time.
Spa Simulation
Are you in dire need of spa time? Add cucumbers or other fruits and vegetables to your drinking water. As desperate as this may sound, the subtle infused flavors are reminiscent of a spa. Close your eyes, and imagine really, really hard the soft, heavy robe, cozy slippers and
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relaxing treatments you once readily enjoyed.
Mood Lighting
In the wise words of Bob Marley, “Turn the lights down low.” Fluorescent overhead lighting in your kitchen is a recipe for disaster. The abrasive hue is the antithesis of calming. Invest in soft lighting and install a dimmer. Ambient lighting will sooth your eyes and lighten your mood.
Please check out our fantastic blog series #TheDinnerDance! Chef and blogger, Claire Handleman of Passport to Eat and mother of three and blogger, Molly England of Bluebonnet Babies bring you the
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best family friendly recipes and cooking tips. It’s perfect for moms, dads, busy professionals and new chefs.
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Molly England - 9 Feb 16
Self-care is a popular buzz phrase amongst moms; however, how that manifests varies drastically. Since feeding kids is an unavoidable task and self-care is most likely severely lacking in most moms’ lives, here are five easy ways to weave self-care into cooking duties.
Mini Facial
Are you channeling your Italian roots and cooking Claire Handleman’s delicious fettuccine with pasta sauce, olives and capers? When transferring the pasta into the strainer, carefully lean into the steam for the ultimate multitasking moment! Your humidified face will be moisturized and glowing just in time to serve dinner.
A Dash of Soul
Listening to music feeds the soul. Like clockwork, before I attempt cooking, I first queue up my favorite tunes. Recently Adele serenades us during meal prep. The kids and I sing-along and dance while dinner’s in the making. Cooking a Mexican meal? Play some Julieta Venegas. In the mood for salad nicoise? Listen to Carla Bruni to embolden your international spirit. Regardless of the food and musical genre, music helps melt any cooking stresses away.
Daddy Duty
There’s no better reason to put daddy in charge, than to protect your children from kitchen perils. Involving kids in the kitchen can be fun (allegedly), but sometimes solitude is essential. Use the safety excuse to get some much-needed alone time.
Spa Simulation
Are you in dire need of spa time? Add cucumbers or other fruits and vegetables to your drinking water. As desperate as this may sound, the subtle infused flavors are reminiscent of a spa. Close your eyes, and imagine really, really hard the soft, heavy robe, cozy slippers and relaxing treatments you once readily enjoyed.
Mood Lighting
In the wise words of Bob Marley, “Turn the lights down low.” Fluorescent overhead lighting in your kitchen is a recipe for disaster. The abrasive hue is the antithesis of calming. Invest in soft lighting and install a dimmer. Ambient lighting will sooth your eyes and lighten your mood.
Please check out our fantastic blog series #TheDinnerDance! Chef and blogger, Claire Handleman of Passport to Eat and mother of three and blogger, Molly England of Bluebonnet Babies bring you the best family friendly recipes and cooking tips. It’s perfect for moms, dads, busy professionals and new chefs.
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Molly England perpetually attempts to simplify her life. She aspires to be a decent mother, wife, daughter and friend. Meanwhile, she processes the daily chaos and beauty by jotting down her thoughts. Molly’s writing is featured in The Washington Post, Scary Mommy, Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine, Holistic Parenting Magazine, Parent.co, Sammiches & Psych Meds, Red Tricycle, and more.
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