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BabyAvocado
Happy New Year
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When you need a little pick-me-up...
because you are feeling a little blue or stressed - what do you do cheer yourself up or relax?
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SweetTooth
I'm a tired mommy!
Member since 12/05 20105 total posts
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Lauren
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Re: When you need a little pick-me-up...
1) shop
and/or
2) eat ice cream
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pmpkn087
Life is good...
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Re: When you need a little pick-me-up...
Honestly, Iknow this will sound really cheesy, but since I had DS, I don't really feel like this anymore. I just play with him and realize what is important in life. Whatever was getting me down, usually is not important.
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| Posted 7/6/07 2:53 PM |
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MsSissy
xoxoxo
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Re: When you need a little pick-me-up...
I'll go get a pedicure. It's an inexpensive pampering.
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| Posted 7/6/07 2:54 PM |
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alisonggg
Cutie
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Re: When you need a little pick-me-up...
as odd as it may sound I take a nap..... I LOVE to sleep and if I'm feeling down or in need of a pick me up a nap usually energizes me and makes me feel better
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| Posted 7/6/07 2:54 PM |
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Stacey1403
Where it all began....
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Re: When you need a little pick-me-up...
Play with my kiddies
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| Posted 7/6/07 2:55 PM |
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Ophelia
she's baaccckkkk ;)
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remember, when Gulliver traveled....
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Re: When you need a little pick-me-up...
it depends.
sometimes I ride it out, and let it take its course.
others, I start to plan something I LOVE to do. even if I am not feelin it at first, usually I get into the spirit of things.
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| Posted 7/6/07 2:57 PM |
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Waste06
Waste not, want not
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Lois Mom Mommy Mama Ma
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Re: When you need a little pick-me-up...
If it's the weekend, and I can get to the beach, I like to go there and read a book. The sound of the waves is so relaxing to me.
If it's during the work-week, I like to park my car under a tree and read a book. It takes me away from the here-and-now and I enjoy being outside.
For a quick pick-me-up, I'll treat myself to a Dunkin Donuts Iced Coffee (in the winter a hot coffee).
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| Posted 7/6/07 2:57 PM |
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MrsPowers
So blessed!
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Re: When you need a little pick-me-up...
Posted by SweetTooth
1) shop
and/or
2) eat ice cream
I do the exact same things! That is too funny! 
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| Posted 7/6/07 3:05 PM |
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nrthshgrl
It goes fast. Pay attention.
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Re: When you need a little pick-me-up...
Posted by Stacey1403
Play with my kiddies
same. There's nothing like it.
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| Posted 7/6/07 3:22 PM |
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yankinmanc
Happy Days!
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Re: When you need a little pick-me-up...
I agree...I pick Noah up from nursery and the look on his face is a total pick me up! And he does a little dance in circles...very cute.
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| Posted 7/6/07 3:23 PM |
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anonttcer
BOOOO for fall!
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Re: When you need a little pick-me-up...
Posted by alisonggg
as odd as it may sound I take a nap..... I LOVE to sleep and if I'm feeling down or in need of a pick me up a nap usually energizes me and makes me feel better
Me too! When I'm stressed, I sleep. When I'm down, I sleep.
Sleep seems to cure all for me!
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| Posted 7/6/07 3:24 PM |
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lvdolphins
My Loves!
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Re: When you need a little pick-me-up...
I sneak a nap while DS is napping and coincidentally, we both just got up.
I feel so much better.
Oooh and I eat something sweet too.
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| Posted 7/6/07 3:25 PM |
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mskimmy98
My twins are one!!!
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Kimberly
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Re: When you need a little pick-me-up...
I walk or exercise until I feel better... works for me.. or play with my two dogs 
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| Posted 7/6/07 3:25 PM |
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GenLCSW
Baby # 3 is here!!!
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Genna
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Re: When you need a little pick-me-up...
play with my DS...his smile makes me forget about everything!
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| Posted 7/6/07 4:01 PM |
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nov04libride
big brother <3
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Re: When you need a little pick-me-up...
I shop or eat chocolate! Or eat chocolate while shopping!
I really believe that the chocolate endorphins help your mood!
Message edited 7/6/2007 5:44:26 PM.
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HoneyBadger
YourWorstNightmare.
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Re: When you need a little pick-me-up...
It depends I have a few methods...
Sometimes I'll eat snacky junk food things like Frito Twists or cookie dough...
Other times I'll cook or have a drink and try to unwind.
To relax lots of times I'll grab a glass of wine and read a book or watch tv.
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| Posted 7/6/07 5:52 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
J'taime Paris!
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Re: When you need a little pick-me-up...
get a pedicure! I love to bury my head in gossip or fashion magazines and have a pedicure. works everytime!
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| Posted 7/6/07 6:03 PM |
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rojerono
Happiest.
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Jeannie
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Re: When you need a little pick-me-up...
I wish I could say that I play with my kids whenever I feel stressed… but a lot of the time the stress is from being a mommy and not having enough ME time. I feel like an AWFUL person saying that – but it’s true. If I am stressed about work or about something someone said – my kids are an AWESOME cure… but if I just need to meet myself again – playing with my kids is not the way to go. So in those instances… I cook.
I make it an all day big affair. I call some friends and tell them to come for supper. Then I plan the meal. Then I shop for the ingredients. Then I cook.
I put out appetizers… something pretty and light and summery in the warmer months – like radishes with coarse salt and fresh pepper. Or maybe I will put out strawberries with a dollop sweetened sour cream or a peaches drizzled with a balsamic reduction. In the winter I will offer something homier, thicker, darker – fried ravioli with marinara or maybe scallops wrapped with thick pieces of smoked bacon.
I set the table with real plates and good serving dishes. I bake fresh bread or focaccia and put it out with aromatic oils to start. And I make centerpieces – flowers or fruits or something pretty and seasonal or interesting and funky.
I have courses. An amuse to start, Chilled or hot soup to start, a salad of some sort, a pasta, an intermezzo, an entrée – and dessert.
I don’t do these types of dinners family style. I serve everything so that the food is plated properly.
Then I watch while people enjoy.
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nyteacher13
Three Under Four!!! :-)
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Re: When you need a little pick-me-up...
Posted by rojerono
I wish I could say that I play with my kids whenever I feel stressed… but a lot of the time the stress is from being a mommy and not having enough ME time. I feel like an AWFUL person saying that – but it’s true. If I am stressed about work or about something someone said – my kids are an AWESOME cure… but if I just need to meet myself again – playing with my kids is not the way to go. So in those instances… I cook.
I make it an all day big affair. I call some friends and tell them to come for supper. Then I plan the meal. Then I shop for the ingredients. Then I cook.
I put out appetizers… something pretty and light and summery in the warmer months – like radishes with coarse salt and fresh pepper. Or maybe I will put out strawberries with a dollop sweetened sour cream or a peaches drizzled with a balsamic reduction. In the winter I will offer something homier, thicker, darker – fried ravioli with marinara or maybe scallops wrapped with thick pieces of smoked bacon.
I set the table with real plates and good serving dishes. I bake fresh bread or focaccia and put it out with aromatic oils to start. And I make centerpieces – flowers or fruits or something pretty and seasonal or interesting and funky.
I have courses. An amuse to start, Chilled or hot soup to start, a salad of some sort, a pasta, an intermezzo, an entrée – and dessert.
I don’t do these types of dinners family style. I serve everything so that the food is plated properly.
Then I watch while people enjoy.
This seems like something Martha or Rachel Ray would do...
I don't cook, I "prepare"...
I eat, shop, or sleep... 
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| Posted 7/6/07 6:36 PM |
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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
Member since 7/05 32475 total posts
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Susan
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Re: When you need a little pick-me-up...
funny...I do things around the house that need to be done. I take care of stuff that is annoying or has been left undone.
I cook up a storm or I re-balance my investments..it gets my mind off of what I'm stressed about.
Sometimes, I just cry. Letting that out helps too. I've cried more this year than I have in my whole life.
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| Posted 7/6/07 6:52 PM |
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BaroqueMama
Chase is one!
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Re: When you need a little pick-me-up...
Shop. It's probably not a good fix for feeling down, but I do it anyway.
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| Posted 7/6/07 7:22 PM |
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rojerono
Happiest.
Member since 8/06 13803 total posts
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Jeannie
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Re: When you need a little pick-me-up...
Posted by nyteacher13
This seems like something Martha or Rachel Ray would do...
I don't cook, I "prepare"...
I eat, shop, or sleep...
Not as good as either. Just me.
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| Posted 7/6/07 7:28 PM |
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GioiaMia
Let's Go Rangers!
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Re: When you need a little pick-me-up...
Posted by rojerono
I wish I could say that I play with my kids whenever I feel stressed… but a lot of the time the stress is from being a mommy and not having enough ME time. I feel like an AWFUL person saying that – but it’s true. If I am stressed about work or about something someone said – my kids are an AWESOME cure… but if I just need to meet myself again – playing with my kids is not the way to go. So in those instances… I cook.
I make it an all day big affair. I call some friends and tell them to come for supper. Then I plan the meal. Then I shop for the ingredients. Then I cook.
I put out appetizers… something pretty and light and summery in the warmer months – like radishes with coarse salt and fresh pepper. Or maybe I will put out strawberries with a dollop sweetened sour cream or a peaches drizzled with a balsamic reduction. In the winter I will offer something homier, thicker, darker – fried ravioli with marinara or maybe scallops wrapped with thick pieces of smoked bacon.
I set the table with real plates and good serving dishes. I bake fresh bread or focaccia and put it out with aromatic oils to start. And I make centerpieces – flowers or fruits or something pretty and seasonal or interesting and funky.
I have courses. An amuse to start, Chilled or hot soup to start, a salad of some sort, a pasta, an intermezzo, an entrée – and dessert.
I don’t do these types of dinners family style. I serve everything so that the food is plated properly.
Then I watch while people enjoy.
my evil plan is now to say horrible things about you and get you sad and then invite myself over for dinner
for me: i sleep - i will go to bed at a ridiculous time like 7PM and I won't wake up until the morning and that is usually all I need to get me going again!
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| Posted 7/6/07 7:28 PM |
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charon54
My two boys!
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Rebecca
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Re: When you need a little pick-me-up...
I eat, I read, I veg in front of my TV. I make DH take me out to dinner.
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