20 Days of pampering

Day 3

What scent are you drawn to? I am drawn to lavender, I love it! So when I have to choice to choose a product that has a lavender scent more often then not that is the one I go for. I also love me a good warm, relaxing bath and who doesn't recall the old TV commercials for Calgon.....Take me away! That is what I am talking about. Sometimes I need to be taken somewhere else, even if it is only 5 minutes before I hear the continual knock on the bathroom door from my 3 year old or the bellowing from the baby. So here is my day 3 "me" item: Calgon's lavender vanilla bath beads.

So after you put the kids to bed (if you have them) draw a warm bath, pour in your favorite bubble bath, bath salts or bath oil, dim the lights, light a few candles, turn on some relaxing tunes, get a glass of wine or sparkling cider and enjoy the peace.

Pamper me

DAY 2

One of my favorite things that makes me feel girly and pampered is slathering on a great smelling, all day moisturizing lotion. I have always been a fan of Aveeno products and recently found Aveeno's active naturals, Positively Nourishing lotion in the "calming" formula, which is scented with lavender and chamomile. It smells amazing, goes on smooth and is not greasy feeling. So for day two go slather yourself in your favorite smelling lotion.

20 Days of pampering

Some of you out there will be able to relate to me when I say, sometimes I just need it to be about me, me, me. Now don't get me wrong I love taking care of my girls, my husband and my house but after all the love and care I give, most days there is very little time for me. Anyone with me? Maybe not, but that doesn't mean you don't need to do some "me" things for yourself.

For the next 20 days I am going to do something for me everyday, and I will share with you my "me" things.

DAY 1:

Finally we are getting a little spring action in here in the Northwest. The last few days have been warm and sunny!! LOVE IT! So my first "me" item is a new purse. I had fun making this little gem. I decided my old worn out purse just wasn't cutting it. The baby is now 14 months old and needs very little for short trips to the store or out to dinner so I no longer need to carry a diaper bag all the time. I knew I just wanted something smallish and cute and fun. I had found this sweet pattern for the Buttercup bag at made by RAE. This tutorial and pattern was very easy to follow and turned out great and believe me when I say my sewing skills are still in the begining stages! I am now enjoying my spring purse!~

http://www.made-by-rae.com/2009/02/free-buttercup-bag-sewing-pattern/

The inside, I used a regular snap instead of the magnetic snap and only because this was what I had on hand

The front