As parents, sometimes it seems we spend all of our time taking care of our family's needs. I don't know about you, but I've found all that "need" eventually makes me burn out if I don't make the effort to take care of myself too.
It's certainly a lot harder to fill your little one's emotional needs if your own emotional bank account is on empty.
So it's time to focus more on us! Here are eight ideas on how moms like us can find that important time for themselves in Summerlin NW Las Vegas, Nevada:
1. Enjoy lunch with a friend
Whether you stay at home or work outside the home, lunch is a great time to meet a friend. It helps break up the day and gives you renewed energy to face the rest of your day. One of my favorite places to go is Leoné Café at the Tivoli Village. Whether you're sitting inside or the outdoors, the food and relaxed vibe compliments the atmosphere.
2. Find your "people"
Join a local parenting group on Facebook, get together with other parents from your child's school, or find a local club or organization that matches your interests.
3. Schedule a spa day
Relax, lie back, and feel your everyday concerns wash away with a spa day at The Spa at Lakeside 2.0. The spa offers a beautiful, relaxing patio in the back facing the peaceful lake of Desert Shores. Your newly energized self will thank you.
4. Spend time outdoors
In 1845, Henry David Thoreau wrote "Walden" while secluded in the woods of Massachusetts. More than 50 years later, many scientists agree that Thoreau's meditation on life and nature is spot on. Give nature a try; you won't regret it. Some of my favorite trails for a beautiful meditative walk are the walks I take around Desert Shores. You have a relaxing and peaceful view of the lake and you see all the ducks walking and floating around. Just don't feed them! There are benches and shaded areas to sit and enjoy the quietness as well.
5. Try a new hobby or activity
It's easy to get bogged down with all of life's "busyness." Take a little time away and explore an activity or hobby you've always wanted to try. From individual hobbies like photography or quilting to group activities like paint nights, running, or cycling groups, there's something for everyone. For only $22, you can have your own 3 hour freestyle painting session on Wednesdays at Pinot's Palette in Boca Park!
6. Plan a romantic date night
Enlist the help of grandparents or exchange date night babysitting with a friend. Have dinner at your favorite restaurant, enjoy a movie or theater performance, or a sunset dinner at Marché Bacchus, an upscale french bistro that offers beautiful lake views with their outdoor seating. Where you go doesn't matter, but having your partner along will make the night special.
7. Savor the solitude
Spending time alone is good for the soul. Read a book after the kids are in bed or at school, take a walk in your neighborhood alone, or go for a drive to nowhere special. Don't feel like you always have to be doing something "productive."
8. Check the Summerlin NW Las Vegas Macaroni Kid calendar
There are so many fun family-friendly events Summerlin NW Vegas, Nevada, many of which are also perfect to attend alone, with a friend, or with your partner. Take a few minutes out of your busy life and charge your emotional battery by doing something you enjoy — even if you don't take the kids!
Taking care of yourself is so important, and not something to be overlooked. I've found that taking care of myself helps make me happier and healthier -- which, in turn, makes me a better mom at the end of the day.
