Here is a Mommy-Must Have that I feel very passionate about: a good lotion and body wash. Your nightly shower is key to feeling physically and emotionally available for some naughtiness in the sack. A great quality, natural lotion and body cleanser will help you get there.
When you are scrubbing down with some cheapie, drying soap with a mediocre sent and rubbing thin lotion on yourself, it’s not as easy to feel like a special mermaid goddess of the night fairy princess.
When you’re surrounded by an intoxicating scent in a nice steamy shower and have a creamy lotion to run on your deserving skin afterwards…now that is how you prep for bed.
My reccomendations:
Anything from LUSH- one of my favorite stores. I want to bring a pillow and move in every time I visit a store.
Momscape published a great article on how to find romantic moments with the kids around. It can be hard for mom to get in the mood when their are dishes in the sink, she’s been with the kids all day, Legos are all over the living room floor…How can you regularly make sex a priority in your marriage?
My favorite Momscape tip:
“Build a romantic fire. Before the kids go to bed, have fun roasting marshmallows. After their lights are out, host your own indoor picnic, complete with a bottle of wine and chocolate-covered strawberries. “
Clothing can make the difference between you feeling like a schlub and feeling like a hot mama. When it’s 5 PM and you’re rushing to get those chicken nuggets microwaved and on the table, why not do it with a bit of style?
I love the aprons at Carolyns Kitchen. They even have matching gloves so that scrubbing the dishes can be an act of seduction as well. How cute is this apron? Just keep it clean and hang to dry. You’ll be sad if it starts looking shabby.
Coco Chanel once said, “A women who doesn’t wear perfume has no future.”
While I don’t hold that line as a supreme truth, I do think Eau de Mama needs to smell nice. You’re a woman not a fisherman. This 4th of July spritz on a little something special to remind yourself of just that. You’ll love how you feel so much you just might do it everyday.
Perfume doesn’t have to be for special occasions. I apply a little in the morning whether I’m going on a playdate or to a meeting and once more right before bed.
My fav scent is Britney Spears’, Fantasy. Homegirl has had her ups and down the last few years but she does know how to put together a beautifully packaged perfume. Well…her business team might have something to do with that.
