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November 1, 2012 Mom Time

A Less Stressful Giveaway: Carmen Carmen Massage!

After I spent most of the weekend and the first part of the week tied to my computer, my whole body started to ache. My shoulder throbbed, my neck was tight, my wrists were cramped, and my soul was fatigued.  It didn’t help, that I was trying to parent, maintain the household, and launch the new blog platform all at the same time.  Needless to say, I was more than slightly stressed out.

So on Tuesday when our nanny offered that she had some extra time that afternoon, I promptly booked a massage.  Let me point out that I am not one to run off and get a massage.  I’ve had two in the past year.  Now, let me tell you that is was the best thing I could have done for myself.  I felt like a new woman.

My massage therapist spent one whole hour de-stressing me.  What more could an over-worked work-at-home-mom ask for?  What more could any person ask for?  I know I’m not the only little stress bunny out there, and so MomFavorites.com is giving away a FREE one-hour massage at Carmen Carmen Salon (located inside of Belk’s at SouthPark Mall).

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I know that all of you deserve one, and sadly, I only have one to give away.  Regardless, I’m sure the lucky recipient will surely enjoy the special treatment, and I hope the rest of you will take it upon yourselves to schedule some me time in the upcoming days.  To enter the giveaway, please submit your entries by November 8th and keep in mind that the massage is only good at the Belk location at SouthPark Mall in Charlotte, NC.

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Katie Harding has been blogging since 2010. What originally started out as a platform to discuss new parenthood, her blogging now focuses on her passion for cooking: creating recipes and sharing tips for entertaining friends and family of all ages. Outside of the kitchen you’ll find her with her family (three boys, one husband, multiple exchange student daughters, and Hank the pup), or gallivanting around the world with her fork in tow.

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  1. Amie collins says

    November 1, 2012 at 9:52 pm

    A shower is usually my me time, since i have a 17 month old!

    Reply
  2. Beth Wysor says

    November 1, 2012 at 10:03 pm

    LOVE it 🙂

    Reply
  3. Karen M says

    November 1, 2012 at 10:13 pm

    what me time? right now I sleep!

    Reply
  4. Amanda Salas says

    November 1, 2012 at 10:40 pm

    Sounds fabulous!

    Reply
  5. Krystle says

    November 1, 2012 at 11:31 pm

    Me time? What’s that?

    Reply
  6. Emily says

    November 2, 2012 at 12:07 am

    I drop my kids off at child watch at the y and workout. Gotta love the free child care!

    Reply
  7. Lareina welch says

    November 2, 2012 at 12:39 am

    My time is when both kids fall asleep in the car and I park in my driveway and read a magazine!

    Reply
  8. Jay says

    November 2, 2012 at 1:00 am

    I had a massage once a few years ago, I’ll try it again!

    Reply
  9. bethany says

    November 2, 2012 at 1:09 am

    Get my hair done!

    Reply
  10. Tracie says

    November 2, 2012 at 2:18 am

    Retail therapy! Even the grocery store is nice without kids!

    Reply
  11. Lauren says

    November 2, 2012 at 6:53 pm

    Working out, sleeping or reading

    Reply
  12. Niki Bowen says

    November 2, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    Working out, followed by time in the sauna. 🙂

    Reply
  13. Jess Kawski says

    November 2, 2012 at 10:50 pm

    Beach

    Reply
  14. Pam says

    November 4, 2012 at 7:56 pm

    I like to read a good book!

    Reply
  15. Tracie says

    November 14, 2012 at 3:26 am

    Who was the lucky winner?? Fingers crossed it was me!

    Reply

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