I don't post about myself too often so I thought it would be fun to talk about treating myself every once in a while! This will be my first summer home with the boys without a job tying me to the phone/desk for most of the day. I'm excited because it means a lot more mom and boy time but it also means I need to take the time to relax more as well!
We live in the desert where the temps rise to 115F regularly all summer so frozen treats are definitely a favorite. Dreyer's Fruit Bars (now called Outshine fruit bars) have been a favorite of mine since I was a kid! I used to beg my parents to have one of their special dessert bars. If you look in my freezer now you'll see plenty of them!
I love that the bars are still the same (they just have a new name) but there are some new fun and seasonal flavors as well! I love the seasonal Raspberry and Coconut Waters with Pineapple. Now, as an adult, I love that the bars are a healthy real fruit or fruit juice frozen snack that I can grab and eat out by the pool with little guilt. My boys love them too!
What does this have to do with mom time? Usually when sitting by the pool I've got all eyes on the boys (even as great swimmers) so when I get a chance to relax outside by myself you bet I'm going to grab it!
I've got my spot all ready.
Outshine bars, water, and my iPad? Sounds pretty good right about now and that bucket of ice will come in REALLY handy when it's 115F!
Taking time out to relax, have a snack and catch up on my blog reader is going to be one of the highlights of my summer days. A relaxed mom makes for a better mom and I'm always striving to be a better mom! I love spending time with the boys (I'm usually sad for them to go back to school) but I've also come to realize we all do better with a snack and a little break.
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Giveaway!
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"What is your favorite snack during your mom time?"
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