"Bubble bath? Who me? I don't have TIME to take a bubble bath!"
Ever hear yourself say those words? As women, we run all day taking care of those around us. We are daughters, sisters, mothers, friends, partners, employees, employers, volunteers...the list goes on. We are so busy taking care of those around us that we forget to take care of ourselves sometimes.
Don't get me wrong, living and loving those around us is important! Our lives are enriched when the focus of our existence does not stop three feet in front of us, enough room only to encompass me, myself and I. I do think, however, that just like on the airplane when we hear the flight attendant instruct us to "Put the oxygen mask on yourself first so that you might help the passenger next to you who is unable to do so.." that we need to find and maintain a balance of taking care of ourselves so that we can be good, no, BETTER, as we tackle the many roles we enter into each day! The way I do THAT is to slink into a hot bubble bath EVERY NIGHT as my day ends. Yes, you heard me right, EVERY NIGHT. I admit it! It is the transition from an activity filled day to quiet relaxation. I am much better when my head hits the pillow for soaking in a tub with bubbles piling up in front of me so I can only see my toes...and that's if I have the energy to lift them out of the water!
The challenge these days is to FIND a really good bubble bath that lathers up and creates mountains of white bubbles! There are so many great smelling shower gels out there for the speedy "showerers"...I've made it my mission to find us "bathers" a couple of products that you will love!
One of my favorites is Bath and Body Works Aromatherapy Luxury Bath! It comes in three scents; Sleep-Lavender Vanilla, Sleep-Lavender Chamomile and Stress Relief-Eucalyptus Spearmint for $16.50 for 15oz. These smell so wonderful and make mounds of bubbles! Right now on the Bath and Body Works website you get free shipping for orders of $50 or more, so if you don't live near one of these retail stores, take advantage of the free shipping and order several. One for you(or two..bc you will want to keep another one for yourself,I promise!) and a couple more for gifts. I have given these to friends who have gone through a rough time and just need some TLC. They last longer than fresh flowers and it is something they might not buy for themselves, but when given a gift of bubble bath, it is "guilt free" indulgence! Like a mini-spa!
Heres's the link to the Bath and Body Works website, so you can see the product and the specials they are having now.
ww.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11669930&cp=4090261.4090358.4342142
I bought this at my local grocery store that carries nicer lines of bath products, but it may not be available in your local grocery store. If you cannot find it locally, I have posted the link below from their website. It cost about 27.00 for 32 oz at the grocery store I shop at (HEB), the cost was $22.00 plus $7.00 shipping from their website. It's also available on Amazon (what ISN"T? : ) ) for $20.00 plus $7.94 shipping as well, so online about the same price if you cannot find it locally.
http://www.archipelago-usa.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductName=Milk%20Bubble%20Bath
Now, I am NOT a Bubble Bath snob. I know there are less expensive bubble bath products out there and I would LOVE to hear which ones YOU like! These have just made my "favorite" list...please share with us all so we can add some more!
Most importantly, don't forget to slow down and take care of yourself. Whether it's a bubble bath, or a long hot shower, or a walk around the block, or an exercise class....take time for yourself today to breathe...figure out what is your "oxygen" that keeps you healthy, balanced and better for YOU and for everyone you love around you....you will be better for it...splurge on yourself! YOU ARE WORTH IT!
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