Mr. Dad Nose Best Me-Time Resolution #1

Tame Those Foul Dogs!

As men, we need to face an ugly fact: we stink.

It’s just one of those things. We grow beards and we stink – especially our feet.
I’m lucky that I have only a moderate case of man-foot, but my gym shoes are positively atrocious!

At first, you don’t really notice – the gym is no garden of roses after all. But pretty soon you’re holding your breath while you tie the laces and then on some hot summer afternoon you open the car door and, wiping the tears from your eyes, you wonder if AAA includes a service that could possibly remove that foul stench!

I hunted around on the web and found a few remedies but Etsy-fan that I am, I wanted to try something a little more natural and hand-made. I found these awesomely masculine-looking shoe pillows made from recycled t-shirt material and filled with cedar wood shavings (manly!) and lavender buds (ok, not so manly) to kick that nasty funk.

Look out shoe-stink, your days of unchallenged reign are over!

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Meet the Germ Fighters!

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Germs Don't Stand a Chance!

Here suds come to save the day...

We're giving you an even better reason to WASH YOUR HANDS — America's #1 Anti-Bac Hand Soaps just got better!

With a SUPER-moisturizing blend of natural ingredients — coconut milk, honey and olive fruit extracts — they not only kill germs but they also leave your hands SUPER soft and lightly scented with your favorite Bath & Body Works fragrances!

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Me Time? Mani Time!

Winter is cruel for many reasons — cold temperatures, bitter winds, cars frozen solid in a block of ice, and, of course, alligator-skin hands. But no more! This January I resolve to give my hands the royal treatment they deserve, without breaking the bank. First I start with C.O. Bigelow Chapped Hands Cleanser (I like to leave it on for a few minutes to bask in the oh-so-soothing Aloe Vera goodness). Then I follow it up with Chapped Hands Remedy, a non-greasy, medicated lotion that keeps my hands soft and moisturized throughout the lowest of temperatures. Best of all? They are fragrance free, and won’t interfere with my new favorite scent of the season, Twilight Woods.

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Me-Time Resolution #1

Get More Zzzs!

I admit — I often get sucked into the "black hole" of web browsing and often times lose track of time especially right before I go to bed — which ultimately result in late morning starts, dark under eye circles and an overall less-than-chipper Little Miss.

Well, as of 2010, I vow to be that early bird! No more late nights! Me-time is bedtime (at a decent hour).

This Aromatherapy Sleep Pillow Mist from Bath & Body Works will help guide me to sweet slumber so I can dream on and on and wake up feeling refreshed!

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Me-Time Resolution #1

Perfect My Eyeliner Cat Eye

Whoever does Kim Kardashian's makeup...will you please come live with me and get me dolled up every morning to look like this?

Seriously, she's the ULTIMATE glamazon and this year I'm turning up my glam-o-meter. I already rock a serious cat eye daily, but I'm a little...inconsistent to say it lightly. I can never get it perfectly even or get those cut, sharp edges.

I've been a pencil gal for years. With sensitive eyes, hypoallergenic makeup is a MUST for me (LOVE YOU, ALMAY!), but those sharp lines just never seem to look as defined with a pencil (despite the built-in sharpener). So, it's time to revert to liquid — right? But I don't even know where to begin my eye defining journey.

If anyone's got a good recco, I'd LOVE to hear it. In the meantime, here are a few how-tos I'm going to test in hopes of refining my line technique:

Glamour

E-How

iVillage

Articles Base

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Little Miss Mommy's Me-Time Resolution #2

Schedule Monthly Massages!

Now that I'm working out, I'm also feeling the burn (big time!). So, I'm going to make sure I take some time on a monthly basis to get a massage!

And, I'm not necessarily talking a full blown "in the spa" massage (because really, who can afford that on a regular basis?). Although I may treat myself to that wonderful experience every once in a while, I'm going to make this resolution about WE-TIME and enlist my husband to work his magic on my tired bones. It saves us money (something he is ALWAYS for) and it gives us some intimate time together...scheduled at that!

I'm running to the my nearest Bath & Body Works store now (in my gym sneaks!) to load up on some Aromatherapy Stress Relief Eucalyptus Spearmint Massage Oil (and an Aromatherapy Sensuality Candle to set the mood...).

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Little Miss Mommy’s Me-Time Resolution #1

Lose That Pesky Remaining Baby Weight

(and that is totally FOR ME!)

I took the plunge and purchased a Wii Fit Plus Personal Trainer. It was a bit of an investment up front, but I figure it will pay for itself after a few months of not paying for that underused gym membership that I've been harboring in my back pocket for years (you know the one that I never have time to actually leverage).

So, I'm taking the pre-set 30-day challenge and securing 45 minutes of me-time to actually work out every night! My stretch goal is to lose 15 lbs in 2 months, but even if I only lose 10 (and I will!) I will be happy.

After 3 days of training things are going well — I actually look forward to "hitting the gym" every night now that it's in the comfort of my own home. That and the pay off of "Little Mr. Daddy" upstairs making dinner for me (and a glass of wine...at least every OTHER night) isn't too shabby either.

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Hello, YELLOW! Sale is HERE!

Hello, SAVINGS!

There's no time to waste — with NEW! specials and markdowns every week at the Bath & Body Works Hello, Yellow!™ Sale, it's time to say HELLO! to your me-time favorites at unbelievable prices that won't burst your bubble (or your piggy bank!).

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Hello, 2010!

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