The life edit - my latest endeavor to shake things up and get back in sync with what truly matters. As a mom of two little ones, it was time to reassess the daily grind and make some tweaks. I noticed my spending habits and time management didn't align with my values, prompting me to hit the reset button. Here's a peek into my recent overhaul and the game-changing adjustments I've made to our routine.
1. Housecleaner Hero: I hired a weekly housecleaner to tackle the deep cleaning tasks, allowing me to focus on quality time with my daughters. While she works her magic, we're outside, digging in the garden or having a picnic in the park. While I believe it's crucial to teach my girls about household chores, having someone handle the heavy-duty cleaning once a week has been a game-changer for reducing my anxiety and maintaining a clean home environment. Get your first cleaning for $19 using my referral link!
2. Deluxe Gym Membership: Say hello to my deluxe gym membership, a borderline country club oasis. With a cafe for catching up on work, killer workout classes, and a spa for those well-deserved pampering sessions, it's become my go-to escape. Plus, the on-site daycare is a game-changer for snagging some much-needed "me time." Those days when the kids just need to get out of the house before I lose my mind, I'll take them to the gym and just sit at the cafe reading a book and then shower and blow dry my hair in peace without a toddler digging through my deodorant at my feet.
3. Spa Treatments: Speaking of pampering, the spa at my gym is a godsend. Facials, massages, lash appointments - you name it, they've got it. And the best part? My kiddos can tag along, thanks to the daycare rather than the mom guilt that comes with leaving them at a daycare or at home with dad for the day. Talk about self-care made easy.
4. Premium Hair and Skincare Products: After years of trial and error with cheap products in my 20s, I've learned to prioritize quality over quantity when it comes to my hair and skincare routine. Investing in high-quality products and tools has streamlined my daily regimen and simplified my bathroom routine. Quality hair and skincare products, handpicked by my trusted esthetician and hair stylist, have revolutionized my routine. Who knew investing a little more upfront could save me the hassle of endless trial and error? It's worth the higher cost in products and tools for the better outcomes and ends up being more budget friendly than buying and trying new products constantly. If you're interested in the skincare I'm using, here's the skin quiz I used my esthetician recommended, plus you get a free product with your purchase!
5. Personal Trainer and Nutritionist: Postpartum struggles led me to a personal trainer and nutritionist duo, and boy, am I glad I made the leap. No more chasing after fitness fads or endless protein shakes. I was a busy and tired mom who didn't have that capacity. Instead, tailored workouts and a customized diet plan have me feeling stronger and more energized than ever. Instead, through my nutritionist and blood test, I changed my diet to supplement what I was lacking and suddenly had more energy to complete a workout. With a personal trainer, I was able to tackle the core and back issues I was having and build a workout around those problem areas.
6. Stylist and Closet Edit: I have always loved fashion and style and pride myself in having really great taste. However when I became a mom, my body and style changed and I wanted my clothes to reflect that. I had a hard time finding clothes that fit my new body, that were mom friendly, that didn't need to be dry cleaned after a baby spit up on them. I decided to hire a stylist to help me curate a basic wardrobe for every day life. I invested in really high quality basics that fit my life and then added different pieces for different seasons and events as they came up. Instead of the Forever 21 pieces that filled my closet during college, these are pieces I can wear forever that match my lifestyle and I know I look and feel good in. This was a one time purchase that will continue to pay me back forever.
Incorporating these changes has been nothing short of transformative, allowing me to prioritize self-care and family time without sacrificing sanity. Sometimes, a little life edit is all it takes to find your groove and live with intention.