Free therapy!!

Okay, let's face it! every woman gets down sometime in her life... Or Month..(Maybe week) and is in desperate need of a break.. a chance to get away. and do something to make her feel better about herself.. (Or, I hope everyone every woman needs that, because I do!)
So, I've come up with some SIMPLE, easy free therapy ideas, that you ladies can do for yourselves, to make things easier to handle, to de-stress.. And guys (especially if you're married) don't stop reading yet.. these are things, that would be even greater, if your wife didn't have to do for herself! knowing that someone cares is JUST as helpful as anything I or anyone else could suggest...

Morning tea...
Every morning, before you get the kids up.. make yourself a pot of your favorite tea, or coffee.. and just sit there, on your porch, in silence..watch cars go by, smell the flowers, listen to the birds singing..just sit there, don't say a thing.. But if you do have to say something.. Pray! talk to Jesus for a little bit.. tell him what you've been going through.

scented candles...
Because who doesn't like things that smell nice?.. and mom's don't worry about your children getting burnt, or hurt..they make these amazing things now, I don't remember what they're called. But they don't have a wick..so it's impossible to get burned..
Anyway.. even something as simple as your house smelling nice, can make you happier.
Yes, I know the candles without wicks are a bit more expensive, but when you think about it, sanity is priceless..

makeover...
I know, they sound scary..but spending time on yourself, in front of a mirror, buying new lipstick.. playing with your looks, can actually be fun..and depending on who you're doing it for.. changes when you do it. If you want to look great, for your husband or yourself. Do it on a night when you'll just be at your house. If you want to get nice compliments from friends, that will make you feel better, you could do it before a night at church, or a friends house, playdate..

Call an old friend/ write a letter...
It's always good to get your mind off yourself (yes, even when you're going through tough times) and everyone has friends that need a word of encouragement, a random phone-call or a check-up.. and it means even more, when it comes in the mail.. next time you go to town, pick up a card that says something like "Thinking of you"... write a few sweet words.. don't mention yourself, unless they ask.. keep the focus on others.

snuggle with your kids...
set aside 5 minutes, during a commercial break..or something like that. To snuggle with your children, your husband.. ..whoever.. it will make you feel loved. And who doesn't need that?

bake...
find some new recipes online, try them out! it's always fun! and once you offer to share the baked goods with friends/family...everyone wants to be around you..

use your good dishes...
Almost everyone has good dishes, that they got for their wedding present..or whatever. At the very least use glass, instead of plastic!!.. also, if possible (maybe after the kids have gone to bed) have a candle-lit dinner with your husband...or if you're singe (sorry, that sounds mean).. turn off the lights *Most of them* light the candles and have some ice cream..or something..

Anyway.. There are some simple things that you can do, to make yourself feel better! and they really aren't all that expensive or hard.. :)