Did you know that it’s ok to treat yourself for Mother’s Day? There is nothing like doing something special for yourself, and Mother’s Day is a good reason too.
Mom’s are such givers. It’s natural for us to put ourselves on the back burner and push through for others without expecting a reward in return. Our reward is seeing the ones we love smile.
That’s all well and good, but I want you to treat yourself this mother’s day. Whether someone else is treating you or not. Even consider starting a tradition of treating yourself for mother’s day. It could be a shopping budget, jewelry, movie night on your own, etc.
Think about what you want to get for yourself in addition to receiving from others. Go ahead and pat yourself on the back for all the hard work you put into your family, friends, and loved ones.
The Plan
This post focuses on creating a room oasis especially since we are all still self quarantining and can’t plan outings. This can be a gift you recommend to your family to do for you, or you can do it for yourself if you are a single mom.
Spruce up a room and make it special for you to enjoy on mother’s Day. This cozy mother’s day oasis is easy and fun to create. You can use a spare room or your room you sleep in every day. The goal for this space is for you to take some time to notice yourself, admire all the hard work you put into being a mom. No stinking thinking allowed. It’s your time to acknowledge all the good there is about you.
Get fresh white linens
Light, fresh linens for spring is so refreshing. White sheets feel new; it’s comforting and screams vacay! You can choose any color sheets you like. But, I find white is the perfect foundation to create a beautiful relaxing space around.
Add a Throw blanket
Throws are perfect room decor accents. With winter out of the way, everyone is stashing away those heavy blankets, it’s time to change your throws. For spring, shop for a lightweight throw that’s also comfortable to use if needed. You can play with colors, textures, and prints to create the space you will be in love with. Throws are beautiful tossed aimlessly across a made-up bed and easily assessable when reading a book or watching tv without disturbing your bed entirely.
Get new pillows
Beautiful pillows are the main features of this mother’s day oasis you are creating for yourself. Think of a theme you like or the way you want to feel (the beach, Paris, country chic, glamorous, etc.). Feel free to pop in odd colors and prints to give your space a designer’s touch.
Pull all these elements together, and you have created a space to enjoy as a treat to yourself for mother’s day. It’s perfect for breakfast in bed, which most families like to do on mom’s day. If it is not a tradition for your family to serve you breakfast in bed, let them know, that is something you would like this year.
If you created this mother’s day oasis in a spare room in your house, pack a small bag to move in for the night. Include that book you have wanted to dive into and close the door for time alone to think and REST.
