Last time I gave you a list of things to do if you had a little extra time for yourself. Here I’ll give you a list of things to do if you have some longer spaces of time. I’m sure you have several ideas already, but maybe this will help broaden your horizons. Read some movie reviews and rent one or two, or go to the movies and watch one there. Then go to the movies forum and write a review, or discuss it with others. I know I suggested reading for the short amount of time, but I am … Continue reading →

My last blog had some ways to get alone time, now that you have that time available, what are you supposed to do? Well, what you actually do is all dependent on your likes and dislikes, as well as exactly how much time you have. The number one thing you must do is take that time for yourself. I know it’s hard when you have that extra 15 minutes NOT to do an extra chore around the house, or get a jump on some work you need done, but you must resist that urge. You made this time for you … Continue reading →

Me time is a very difficult thing to come by as a parent, and as a single parent it could be almost non-existent. It is, however, a very important thing; one that you must work at to make sure you have. I think every parent would like to have several hours all alone at least once a week, but most of the time that’s not possible. Instead, what you can do is make sure you have at least some time for yourself every day. Even if you only get 15 minutes a day to yourself, that’s nearly 2 hours a … Continue reading →