Mommy Time out with PEOPLE magazine and HERSEY's Dish Candy

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Ok let's get real here and a little personal. When it rains it pours. To put it plainly I am blessed and I know that but holy cow my life has been a Hot mess the last couple months. Thank goodness I do have those sweet little boys in my life or I don't think I could get through it all. With  moving, my parents moving {I am a little attached to my family}, some other trials that I won't get into details with and the biggest stress of my husband searching for a job out of law school has been, well, heck. It has been rough. It has been stressful. Our boys miss seeing daddy at dinner or at bedtime, and sometimes even all day due to his temporary wacko hours job. Its been hard feeling like a single parent sometimes. I get lonely. And well I need a break.

I think we all need breaks sometimes. Whether it is a mommy time out, a break from your stressful job, your busy schedule, or whatever you have going on. We all need that little time to ourselves and to take care of ourselves. To wash away the worry and just relax.. It can rejuvenate us and get us going again with a little boost.

I feel like I have to do it all {I think most women feel this way} especially during this time of year. With Halloween coming up I am worried the costumes won't get done, I have parties to get ready for and shopping to do. And it just gets overwhelming. I have noticed when things get crazy and the Holidays are approaching I just need some time to breath. Instead of go go going even when the kids are in bed, I need to take part of that time for me. When the boys are napping or down for the night, for at least 10 minutes, I leave the mess, I leave the projects alone, I put the vacuum down and I have that mommy time out.

The best time outs include reading and sweets. There is something about these two things that is just a perfect relaxation combination. Last week, I was at Target to get a couple things and the Halloween candy was calling my name. The Hershey's Dish Candy is the perfect go to treat. Pumpkin Spice kisses? Are you kidding me? I was in heaven and I was excited to put them in my candy dish inside my Halloween festive home. Or, let's be real honest, devour when I got home.

On my way to check out this PEOPLE magazine caught my eye. What is it about that magazine? Its a classic and ever since high school it is my go to magazine read. 

Now you know you want a good PEOPLE magazine read and a side of HERSHEY'S dish candy for your next mommy time out, part of your Halloween decor, for your favorite fall recipe or in between the trick or treaters coming up. Well guess what, we have a special $2 off coupon for the PEOPLE magazine and HERSHEY'S dish candy combination just for you.

Sometimes my mommy time outs are when the hubby is at work, the boys are down for the night, the house is cleanup for the night and I am chillin in my bed with my groovy socks, Hershey's kisses, apple cider and most comfy clothes. It was great to read about the latest styles, TV series, movies coming out, a little Justin Timberlake never hurt anyone, beauty products and I'm sorry but who doesn't just love Meg Ryan and her family centered self. Go get yours today you won't regret it. And those pumpkin kisses were amazing I just may have eaten more than half of the bag in one sitting, just sayin.

Now head over to your favorite Target store, print out the target exclusive coupon and get $2 off your magazine and sweets combination! Awesome right?! Hurry fast because this coupon is limited and will only be in effect while supplies last. And remember you deserve that "YOU TIME", so take it.

Happy Monday!

What I Wore Wednesday {Emerald Green}

Things have been kinda tough since the hubby has been working late nights. I get lonely, dinner isn't the same without him, bedtime is harder without him, its hard to find time to run any errands, its hard to not get that mommy break, and the boys miss him so much too. Weekends are the hardest. Weekends used to be our date night and now instead I am in my sweats with no makeup and all by myself with the boys in bed on a Saturday night and it just gets a little well like I said lonely. Last week I got the opportunity to go out while the hubby was at work and my brother watched the boys. There was a girls night at the Francescos Store at the Gateway mall. It was so much fun to get out on a Friday night that I would have been stuck at home. They had such cute clothes and I was able to get this Emerald Green Dress on a really good deal. What is it about shopping that is so therapeutic sometimes lol. Well the dress at least helped a little. 

Dress // Francescas Collections
 Leggings // Target 
Boot Socks // Pick your Plum 
Boots // LEI
Necklace // Apple of My eye 
Link Bracelet // Very Jane
Beaded Braelets // Target
Leather Cuff // One Little Mama 
Earrings // Swiss Days 
Red Ombre // My gorgeous and talented Friend Nat :)
(if you are in Utah and want her info let me know)

I am so grateful for friends that have gone through this for much longer than I have that have given me such great advise and love. When I feel like I am going to break from pure exhaustion I just have to think about the blessings that I do have. I have to remember that hopefully this is temporary. That have have 2 adorable boys that I get to stay home with. That we are able to pay the bills, barely but we are somehow making it work. And that my husband is working so hard at this job while he waits for something better in the law field. I am blessed sometimes it is just hard for us to focus on what is really important.

Go check out the beautiful One Little Mama if you don't already. She made me this cuff and I am in love she has the most darling blog and is so talented with so much goodness in her shop. 

I also cannot get enough of Apple of my Eye jewelery they are gorgeous statement pieces for an affordable price. They also are on jane.com and groopdealz a lot so you get an even better deal. Make sure to check those sites and well as their facebook. 

I have prayed a lot lately and have gotten little answers to each of them I wrote this on Instagram from answers I have gotten and wanted to share it with you today:

Sometimes you just need to step back and breathe. Rejuvenate your life, pray, feel the love of the savior, highlight the priorities, hug your family, thank a true friend, wash out all negative and poison, realize what is truly important in this life, and count your many many blessings. Then you see life really is pretty freakin good even when it feels the hardest and you think you are at your lowest. We can do hard things. We can be the example. We can be inspired while inspiring and influencing others. Let us all remember this and keep it in our hearts. Now I am going to attack my husband snuggle my kids until they would let me anymore and soak up this blessing we call life. You should too. and then tell me how you feel. 

Life is good. Lets all remember that. I am going to take some time each day to reflect on the good in my life and what I am thankful for. Even on the hard days, especially on the hard days. I think this will change the focus and when things are really hard get down on your knees and pray. We are never alone even when we feel like it. I challenge you to do the same. Write down at least one thing you are thankful for each day or a positive thing that happened that day and really reflect on it. P.S. I am always here to talk if you ever need that shoulder to lean on or even cry on. Thank you to those who have been there for me in those times.

Happy October {my favorite month}
Happy Fall
Happy Holiday Season
and Happy Life 

 

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