For a stay at home mom once the kids are back in school a whole other level of craziness starts in the house and we feel a little lost. We went from chasing our kids all day, breaking up fights between siblings, cleaning up a path of destruction the kids leave behind them, and as soon as we finish cleaning up from one meal in the kitchen bam it's time to start the next meal! Let's not forget hearing the kids say things like "I'm bored, there is nothing to do!" or "I'm hungry, there is nothing to eat in the house!" and "Can I have some candy?" ALL day long! Whether you are a working parent or a stay at home parent the flow and routine in the house completely changes once the kids are back in school. What do we do with our time now? Where do we start?
You need to start off by doing a bunch of NOTHING on the first day of school, put your feet up grab some junk food and binge-watch your favorite shows that you need to catch up on. We all need a little breather to recharge from the chaos of Summer so take advantage of the quiet while you have it.
Here are some ideas of things to do:
1. Go get a manicure & pedicure!
2. Go to the beach and relax without sand being thrown all over you!
3. Sit outside and read a book!
4. Have a nice brunch by yourself! Here are a few local yummy places to try:
Brewed Downtown 1000 New Bridge Street Jacksonville, NC 28540 910-347-2739 | Central Cafe 460 Marine Blvd Jacksonville, NC 28540 910-938-5765 | The Kettle Diner 300 Marine Blvd Jacksonville, NC 28540 910-455-7739 |
5. Get a massage
| Coastal Massage & Wellness 411-B Western Blvd Jacksonville, NC 28546 910-581-2900 | Massage Envy 3494 Western Blvd Jackosnville, NC 28456 252-509-0799 | Oriental Massage 1368 Piney Green Rd Unit 4 Jacksonville, NC 28546 910-378-7033 |
6. Grab some of your friends and go to Wine & Design for their Pop-In & Paint session, it starts at 11:00 am every day this week! Click HERE to check out Wine & Design's full calendar!
7. Go for a walk around the neighborhood or at a local park
8. Netflix and chill
9. Go on the Sand Dollar Island Trip the low tide is perfect this week so you will be back home in time before the kids get home.
10. Go Thrift Store shopping
| Hem Of His Garment 724 W Corbett Ave Swansboro, NC 28584 910-326-1811 | Yesterday's Thrift Store 2417 Lejuene Blvd. Jacksonville, NC 28546 910-353-5892 | Finder's Keepers 226 New Bridge Street Jacksonville, NC 28450 910-238-2941 |
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