{"id":13171,"date":"2022-01-19T03:12:04","date_gmt":"2022-01-19T03:12:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/?p=13171"},"modified":"2024-03-25T04:20:54","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T04:20:54","slug":"self-care-checklist-for-busy-moms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/self-care-checklist-for-busy-moms\/","title":{"rendered":"Self Care Checklist For Busy Moms"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/name-labels\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone wp-image-13825 size-medium csco-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAtAAAADYAQMAAAD4VUabAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAACpJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20Gf6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPgNMyAAB\/v\/1gwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"720\"  height=\"216\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Label-Everything-Icons-2024_BLOG-720x216.jpg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Label-Everything-Icons-2024_BLOG-720x216.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Label-Everything-Icons-2024_BLOG-1024x307.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Label-Everything-Icons-2024_BLOG-768x230.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Label-Everything-Icons-2024_BLOG-1536x460.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Label-Everything-Icons-2024_BLOG-2048x613.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Label-Everything-Icons-2024_BLOG-1336x400.jpg 1336w\" ><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Self-Care Checklist To Keep Busy Moms Sane!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>With a fresh New Year comes a fresh opportunity to reset. Start anew and keep yourself motivated, refreshed, and refueled with this Self-Care Checklist. Busy moms do need and deserve to make time for self-love and pampering as reward for all their daily hard work.<\/p>\n<p>Squeeze in these 5 quick self-care ideas in your weekly or monthly plans, and you&#8217;ll feel oh so ah-mazing! You go, Mom!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13027\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13027\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BeIL-B3H7c7\/\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"wp-image-13027 csco-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"600\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/live.love_.laugh_.plan_-720x720.jpg\" ><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13027\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BeIL-B3H7c7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@live.love.laugh.plan<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>1. Morning Me Time<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Meditate<\/li>\n<li>Journal<\/li>\n<li>Sip on coffee or tea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>2. Healthy Habits<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Drink more water<\/li>\n<li>Do some stretching or exercise that fits your lifestyle<\/li>\n<li>Get enough sleep<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>3. Skin Care You Deserve<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>A quick shower is always a good idea<\/li>\n<li>Pamper yourself with good skincare products<\/li>\n<li>Have a home spa date with yourself once in a while<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>4. Dressing Up Is Self-Care<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Wear your favorite outfit<\/li>\n<li>Pick an outfit color that puts you in a good mood<\/li>\n<li>Accessorize if you must<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>5. Do Something You Love<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Read a book or watch a movie or film<\/li>\n<li>Listen to music<\/li>\n<li>Get into a hobby you&#8217;ve always wanted to try<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13055\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13055\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/personalised-gifts\/aprons\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"wp-image-13055 csco-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"575\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stavey-Westlow-mamastavey-720x690.jpeg\" ><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13055\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image Credits: IG <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mamastavey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@mamastavey<\/a> | Apron from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/brightstarkids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@brightstarkids<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>BONUS:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We asked <em>Mum and content creator,<\/em>\u00a0<strong><em>Stavey Westlow<\/em><\/strong>, about her best self-care tips:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Self-Care #1\u00a0 Sit and Read<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div>For self-care, I love to sit down and read a book! I\u2019m not talking about an audiobook or reading electronically. I mean picking up a physical book and reading.\u00a0This allows me to take a moment to sit down which means I get to take a short break from momming all day!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ql-block\">It gives me the opportunity to expand my mind. I love books that teach me a new skill or way of life. Self-help books are my go-to!<\/div>\n<div class=\"ql-block\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ql-block\">By keeping my mind active, I feel it helps me improve my memory. As I\u2019m learning I\u2019m taking note of the things I want to remember to use in my life.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ql-block\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ql-block\">It reduces stress! Diving into any sort of book allows our minds to not be stressed about cooking and cleaning and working!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13054\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13054\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"wp-image-13054 csco-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"649\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarkids.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_6403-720x779.jpeg\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image Credits: IG <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mamastavey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@mamastavey<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Self-Care #2 Nail Care is Self-Care<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-13171 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/self-care-checklist-for-busy-moms\/stavey-westlow-mamastavey-6\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" class=\"attachment-full size-full csco-lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-csco-sizes=\"auto\" data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Stavey-Westlow-mamastavey-6.jpg\" data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Stavey-Westlow-mamastavey-6.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Stavey-Westlow-mamastavey-6-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Stavey-Westlow-mamastavey-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Stavey-Westlow-mamastavey-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Stavey-Westlow-mamastavey-6-640x427.jpg 640w\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/self-care-checklist-for-busy-moms\/stavey-westlow-mamastavey-7\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" class=\"attachment-full size-full csco-lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-csco-sizes=\"auto\" data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Stavey-Westlow-mamastavey-7.jpg\" data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Stavey-Westlow-mamastavey-7.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Stavey-Westlow-mamastavey-7-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Stavey-Westlow-mamastavey-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Stavey-Westlow-mamastavey-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Stavey-Westlow-mamastavey-7-640x427.jpg 640w\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ql-block\">I love getting my nails done every three weeks as it allows me to go into the nail salon, have a friendly chat with my nail girl, get some pretty nails done, AND get a small hand massage at the end, too! Winning!<\/div>\n<div class=\"ql-block\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ql-block\">It\u2019s not JUST about the aesthetics of it, it\u2019s more so I know getting my nails done is something that is specifically for me, I don\u2019t have to worry about another human being at that moment (Hey, dad! You&#8217;re watching the kid!) I get to take a seat on the chair, pick a color, and just allow myself to have \u201cgrown-up\u201d time. But of course, nails are darn pretty!!<\/div>\n<h3><strong>Got Self-Care Ideas To Share?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Post and tag us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BrightStarKidsusa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/brightstarkidsusa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>. Who knows? We might feature your amazing tips and hacks on our blog, too!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Looking For Some Clever Busy Mom Hacks?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Read about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/organising\/how-to-meal-prep-easy-meal-planning-tips\/\">Easy Meal Planning Tips<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/organising\/11-genius-fridge-organization-hacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Genius Fridge Organization Hacks<\/a>!\u00a0 Check out also our article on real moms and their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/organising\/mom-hacks-by-real-moms\/\">Best Mom Hacks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Doing Some Organizing For Yourself and Your Home?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The key to self-care is having enough time for yourself. Get everything organized at home, so you can make time for the things you love to do. We&#8217;ve got everything you need to get things in order. From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/dry-erase-labels.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dry Erase Labels<\/a> to \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/chalkboard-labels-pack.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chalkboard Labels<\/a>, and even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/monogram-labels.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Monogram Labels<\/a>! The best part? These are made for you in the USA and shipped super fast! You&#8217;re going to love them!<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/name-labels\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone wp-image-13825 size-medium csco-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAtAAAADYAQMAAAD4VUabAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAACpJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20Gf6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPgNMyAAB\/v\/1gwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"720\"  height=\"216\"  data-csco-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"  data-csco-src=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Label-Everything-Icons-2024_BLOG-720x216.jpg\"  data-csco-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Label-Everything-Icons-2024_BLOG-720x216.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Label-Everything-Icons-2024_BLOG-1024x307.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Label-Everything-Icons-2024_BLOG-768x230.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Label-Everything-Icons-2024_BLOG-1536x460.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Label-Everything-Icons-2024_BLOG-2048x613.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brightstarlabels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/Label-Everything-Icons-2024_BLOG-1336x400.jpg 1336w\" ><\/a><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Self-Care Checklist To Keep Busy Moms Sane! With a fresh New Year comes a fresh opportunity to reset. Start anew and keep yourself motivated, refreshed, and refueled with this Self-Care Checklist. Busy moms do need and deserve to make time for self-love and pampering as reward for all their daily hard work. 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