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myFaves(sm) Chat, TRANSCRIPT @ 9:30PM ET. What are your Fave 5 ways to spend “Me Time”?

April 16, 2009 11:18 AM EDT (Updated: May 18, 2009 10:05 AM EDT)
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Do you get enough “Me Time”? It’s as important to take care of yourself as it is to take care of your family so how do you take care of yourself?

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Comments: 152

♠~Dnbuster~♠ ~. Apr 16, 2009, 11:23am EDT
i never get enough me time.
I will try to make it at 830 if i can get the kids down.
Priscilla (wishing I was in Costa Rica) ~. Apr 16, 2009, 11:23am EDT
I should be able to be here for this one!
Kat W. Apr 16, 2009, 11:24am EDT
I'll set the DVR to record Greys, lol. I'll try to be here.
Amanda C. Apr 16, 2009, 11:28am EDT
will try to come back and do this if I can get Maddie to sleep by then. Shouldn't be a problem.
With a newborn and a toddler I don't get any Me time, because the toddler doesn't nap, and by the time they are both asleep at night I am so tired, I don't want to stay up to do anything.
linda t. Apr 16, 2009, 11:38am EDT
What's ME time? lol. I probably won't be able to make it, because that is a bad time for us w/ getting the other kids in bed. Sounds like Fun though!
Denise B. Apr 16, 2009, 11:39am EDT
wow sounds great
Michelle C (faithhopelove20) Apr 16, 2009, 12:11pm EDT
Oh! I hope to be on for this one. :)
Lori A Apr 16, 2009, 12:24pm EDT
hope I can remember :)
tammie p. Apr 16, 2009, 12:27pm EDT
i will try to be there!
Janet "Jax" B. Apr 16, 2009, 12:35pm EDT
I'll try...
Sandy M. Apr 16, 2009, 12:52pm EDT
I hope I can make it. I will try.
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Apr 16, 2009, 1:44pm EDT
This should be fun. I will try to make it tonight! But if I don't... my five ways to spend "me" time are:

1. Go out by myself to do something indulgent like get a pedicure or massage (when I can afford it...)
2. Talk a walk with no ipod or anything like that... just me and my thoughts
3. Nothing says "me, me, me" like a bubble bath with a glass of wine and some candles...
4. Watching inspirational movies
5. Going online to see what interests me as opposed to doing so for work purposes
Desiree T. Apr 16, 2009, 2:01pm EDT
Yeah! I can't wait for this one.
Iris D. Apr 16, 2009, 3:25pm EDT
Will try to be here
Dagmara H. Apr 16, 2009, 4:10pm EDT
will try to be here too
Christina L. Apr 16, 2009, 4:24pm EDT
I will plan to be here for this one.
Chloe Berryman Apr 16, 2009, 4:25pm EDT
I will be here, definitely
Lori B. Apr 16, 2009, 4:34pm EDT
I will try to be here, that is generally my "ME" time anyway
Mary M. Apr 16, 2009, 7:21pm EDT
Do you get enough “Me Time”? It’s as important to take care of yourself as it is to take care of your family so how do you take care of yourself?

1. Bubble bath
2. Read a good book
3. Scrapbooking
4. Latch hooking
5. Sleeping!
B.B. B. Apr 16, 2009, 8:18pm EDT
i wish i had enough me time
1. bubble bath
2. watching a nice movie
3. sleeping
4. walking my dog
5. being online
I actually found some me time! The kids are sleeping and the boyfriend's out! I will be stopping by!
Amanda C. Apr 16, 2009, 9:21pm EDT
we still have about 10min. I have to go down to the basement to rotate some laundry then am gonna try to come back, but still haven't got my daughter to bed yet.
♥¤ J K¤ ♥ Apr 16, 2009, 9:23pm EDT
Wow I'm actually early for something~
Shannon W Apr 16, 2009, 9:27pm EDT
I'm glad I remembered this ;)
Lori B. Apr 16, 2009, 9:30pm EDT
Made it....
Christina L. Apr 16, 2009, 9:31pm EDT
I'm here! Just came over from the other chat that started at 9 p.m.
Cara D. Apr 16, 2009, 9:31pm EDT
I can't believe I am actually home from work during a chat! First time ever~ :)
Lori B. Apr 16, 2009, 9:31pm EDT
I hope everyone is having a great evening
Cara D. Apr 16, 2009, 9:32pm EDT
Lori, I am having a fabulous evening now that my long work day is over! The weather here is AWFUL & I am so glad to finally be inside out of the cold... !
Christina L. Apr 16, 2009, 9:32pm EDT
My 5 favorite Me Time activities are:

1. Watching my favorite shows on TV.
2. Hanging out with family.
3. Hanging out at the pool in the summertime.
4. Surfing the net/chatting on Gather.
5. Eating whatever I want whenever I want!
Mary G. Apr 16, 2009, 9:34pm EDT
Fave 5 “Me Time”
1. Watching Perry Mason while eating lunch
2. Watching a good movie and turning off the telephone
3. Reading a good book
4. Gardening
5. Playing an online game of cards by myself
Chloe Berryman Apr 16, 2009, 9:34pm EDT
My Fave 5 Me Time activities!
1. Bubble Bath!
2. Reading
3. Watching my fave TV shows
4. Sewing
5. Surfing the net!
♥¤ J K¤ ♥ Apr 16, 2009, 9:35pm EDT
1. spend time with family
Kat W. Apr 16, 2009, 9:35pm EDT
I made it, lol.
♥¤ J K¤ ♥ Apr 16, 2009, 9:35pm EDT
2. take a bubble bath
♥¤ J K¤ ♥ Apr 16, 2009, 9:35pm EDT
3. go shopping w/o purpose
♥¤ J K¤ ♥ Apr 16, 2009, 9:35pm EDT
4. read a good book
Jane C. Apr 16, 2009, 9:35pm EDT
1. Spending time with my partner & our dogs
2. A long hike with same
3. Reading a great book
4. Catching up with an old friend
5. Travel
♥¤ J K¤ ♥ Apr 16, 2009, 9:36pm EDT
5. surf the net
Cara D. Apr 16, 2009, 9:36pm EDT
As for my "Me Time"... I definitely don't feel like I get enough. I am always working working working & moving all day. But I LOVE to relax at my house. My Faves...

1. Just sitting on the couch with my dog, my cats, & my computer... relaxing & watching some trashy TV!
2. Taking a HOT BATH with a book & some ice cream! Ice cream in the bath tub is the best!
3. Going for a nice, long run. GREAT stress reliever!
4. Cooking a fabulous dinner for myself, & then sitting down to eat at a nice leisurely pace!
5. Crafting!!

:)
Shannon W Apr 16, 2009, 9:36pm EDT
To be honest, I rarely get enough ME time! I try but it's hard to squeeze it in with a mom, three kids and a partner who all love you and want you to do things for and with them.

your Fave 5 “Me Time” activities.

Reading a Book
Going to a thrift store (I LOVE thrift stores!)
Going to a church yard sale (my favorite kind)
Sneaking a piece of See's Candies
Watching a rain storm
Lori B. Apr 16, 2009, 9:36pm EDT
My fave 5 things
1. Reading a great book
2. Taking the dog for a walk
3. Listening to uplifting music
4. Going to Disney
5. Taking a long hot shower
Shannon W Apr 16, 2009, 9:36pm EDT
Today we planted our tree early for Earth Day. The kids had a lot of fun
Ashley M. Apr 16, 2009, 9:37pm EDT
Five of my favorite things to do in me time:

Reading
Writing
Pilates
Kickboxing
Baths
Christina L. Apr 16, 2009, 9:37pm EDT
I also like cuddling with my cat and going for a walk with my hubby and dog.
golds g. Apr 16, 2009, 9:37pm EDT
5 my fave things
1.reading
2.relaxing
3.watching a comedy
4.spending time with loved ones
5.sleeping in late
Kat W. Apr 16, 2009, 9:37pm EDT
My Fave 5 "Me Time" activities are:
1. Reading
2. A long hot bubble bath
3. Taking a walk
4. Nature photography
5. Watching a fave chick flick
Jenn P. Apr 16, 2009, 9:38pm EDT
My five:
Reading
net
bath
going for a walk
or listening to music when no one is around
Hi all! Here's my 5 fave "me time"
1. Curling up with a good book and some chocolate
2. curling up with a good book and a glass of good wine
3. curling up with some reality tv and some chocolate
4. curling up with reality tv, wine, and chocolate
and, finally,
5. a bubble bath, with a good book, and, of course, wine and chocolate!
Jenn P. Apr 16, 2009, 9:38pm EDT
that is another good one..watching a chick flick! i do that alot
Chloe Berryman Apr 16, 2009, 9:39pm EDT
I feel like all I do is "Me Time"
sad...
Cara D. Apr 16, 2009, 9:39pm EDT
Wow Alicia, you really love chocolate! A girl after my own heart ;)
Jenn P. Apr 16, 2009, 9:39pm EDT
hehe alicia.. i'm the same way with chocolate
Lori B. Apr 16, 2009, 9:39pm EDT
I also watch africam alot, just watch the different animals coming up to the water to drink. It is amazing that you see so many
Kat W. Apr 16, 2009, 9:39pm EDT
It looks as if most of us have reading and a bath as our faves.
Chloe Berryman Apr 16, 2009, 9:40pm EDT
Of Course! Both are excellent ways to unwind
Kat W. Apr 16, 2009, 9:40pm EDT
Chocolate and wine...you are my hero Alicia!
Lisa M. Apr 16, 2009, 9:40pm EDT
hmm reading magazines, taking baths, watching lifetime movies, eating snacks, and eating while doing any of those other things....
the sad thing is I don't have any chocolate right now. I should call my boyfriend and get him to get me some on his way home.
Jenn P. Apr 16, 2009, 9:41pm EDT
love lifetime movies!
Christina L. Apr 16, 2009, 9:41pm EDT
I love chocolate too, but it always makes my face break out!
Jenn P. Apr 16, 2009, 9:41pm EDT
hehe have him get me some too lol
Christina L. Apr 16, 2009, 9:41pm EDT
Lifetime movies are the best for a lazy afternoon, huh?
Lori A Apr 16, 2009, 9:42pm EDT
Hi everyone sorry Im late
Amanda C. Apr 16, 2009, 9:42pm EDT
my favorite things to do when I have me time

sew
do my scrapbooking or any other craft
listening to music
reading a book
taking a long hot shower

not that I get much time to do any of that lately
Chloe Berryman Apr 16, 2009, 9:42pm EDT
Lifetime movies are a good way to pass the time. They're so dramatic, it's addicting
Megan R. Apr 16, 2009, 9:42pm EDT
reading and taking a bath top my list, too- especially doing them both at the same time. i also love just aimless wandering on the internet- i love decorating and recipe sites.
Christina L. Apr 16, 2009, 9:42pm EDT
My cat is now wanting to cuddle with me while I chat on the computer. He's in my lap wanting attention, LOL.
Amanda C. Apr 16, 2009, 9:42pm EDT
I havn't watched africam in forever. I actually forgot all about it..
Jenn P. Apr 16, 2009, 9:43pm EDT
yes they are christina!
Cara D. Apr 16, 2009, 9:43pm EDT
I haven't seen a Lifetime movie in a loooong time... I used to watch a bunch of them in college! These days my "trashy TV" of choice is CSI... especially CSI: Miami & CSI: New York, lol.
Keri A. Apr 16, 2009, 9:43pm EDT
My favorite are:
Tanning
Sleeping
Getting my nails done
Walking
Making candles
Kat W. Apr 16, 2009, 9:43pm EDT
Oh, I love reading in the bath!
Chloe Berryman Apr 16, 2009, 9:43pm EDT
How cute, Christina
Lori A Apr 16, 2009, 9:43pm EDT
my 5 faves
shopping
playing my games
hot bath
reading
watching a spooky movie
Kat W. Apr 16, 2009, 9:44pm EDT
I don't watch much TV, usually Grey's Anatomy but that's about all these days. I'd rather read.
Cara D. Apr 16, 2009, 9:44pm EDT
Ooohh... I love shopping. I don't get to just SHOP for me very often!
Shannon W Apr 16, 2009, 9:45pm EDT
I haven't watched lifetime movies except for the Nora Roberts ones (the last three). My Mom told me about them, there was nothing on so... ;)
Shannon W Apr 16, 2009, 9:45pm EDT
I love reading.
Hershey's Bliss and sauvignon blanc-I have twin toddlers, I deserve it!
Lori A Apr 16, 2009, 9:46pm EDT
Oh and I really like sweets like cake , cake especially birthday cake makes me feel better
Shannon W Apr 16, 2009, 9:46pm EDT
I know what you mean. Usually when I shop, I shop for other people
Kat W. Apr 16, 2009, 9:46pm EDT
I spend more money on books than I do clothes, lol.
Cara D. Apr 16, 2009, 9:47pm EDT
Alicia, I got a bag of Hershey's Bliss yesterday for the first time! From Target.. I used 3 $1 off coupons to get it for just 50 cents! I got milk chocolate w/almonds... I have enjoyed quite a few pieces today! Yummmm...
Shannon W Apr 16, 2009, 9:47pm EDT
Baking makes me feel better. I love decorating cupcakes, cookies, etc.
Christina L. Apr 16, 2009, 9:47pm EDT
I've watched all the Nora Roberts movies except the Tribute one. It's on my Tivo list to watch when I get a chance. I thought the Nora Roberts movies were okay but not as good as some of the other Lifetime movies I have seen. What do you all think?
Chloe Berryman Apr 16, 2009, 9:47pm EDT
Reading really is my escape. It's such a cliche, but it's true
Cara D. Apr 16, 2009, 9:47pm EDT
Lori-- I just love cake! I especially love baking cupcakes. I bake at least once a week. I was really thinking a lot about baking tonight. Too bad I didn't have time or anyone around to eat a bunch of cupcakes!
Shannon W Apr 16, 2009, 9:47pm EDT
You can use more then one coupon at Target for one item?
I don't take a bath without a book! Although since my girls were born, i've had this tendency to doze off in the tub.
Shannon W Apr 16, 2009, 9:48pm EDT
I liked a couple of the Nora Roberts but I do think some of them could have been better done.
Kat W. Apr 16, 2009, 9:48pm EDT
It is for me also Chloe.
Lori A Apr 16, 2009, 9:48pm EDT
I use my survey money to shop with for personal stuff and try and get a good deal
Cara, I haven't had the almond kind-that sounds good! I usually get the milk chocolate meltaways
Cara D. Apr 16, 2009, 9:49pm EDT
Shannon- I think Target's policy is that they will take "1 Target coupon & 1 manufacturer's coupon" per item. But, I have not so far (knock on wood) had trouble using a bunch of manufacturer coupons-- as long as none of them say "May not be used with any other coupon"!
Crystal R. Apr 16, 2009, 9:49pm EDT
I didn't realize the chat was only half an hour. Glad I could make it for a couple minutes.
Amanda C. Apr 16, 2009, 9:49pm EDT
well gotta go and read a book to my daughter, and hopefully she will fall to sleep.
Everyone have a good night.
Cara D. Apr 16, 2009, 9:50pm EDT
Alicia: LOL! I got the kind with almonds because I was hoping for some reason that the presence of the nuts would prevent me from eating 10 of them at a time. It's.... semi-working thus far :P
Kat W. Apr 16, 2009, 9:51pm EDT
Good night Amanda. Glad you could make the chat.
Christina L. Apr 16, 2009, 9:51pm EDT
The other chat at Girls' Night Out is going on till 11.