How to Avoid Feeling Like a Frumpy Mom

Although all moms feel frumpy at times, this affliction seems to hit young mothers the hardest. When many of their peers are still out dancing the night away at trendy clubs, young mothers are struggling to juggle all the responsibilities involved in raising a child to become a productive member of society. However, there are a few simple tips that can help these women get back that "spark" they fear they lost.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Invest in a good makeup kit. What mother has time to spend hours applying multiple cosmetics in the morning, trying to decide what looks right? Kits like Avon's mark "Flip For It" compacts make it easy to get a pulled together look. Each kit has two eye shadows, two lip colors, two lip glosses, and one blush perfectly matched to help you look your best.

2. Find a signature scent. Chocolate orchid, lime lavender, lemon sugar, honey jasmine… there's nothing like the power of a great fragrance. Mark offers shower wash, scent mist, body butter, and moisture milk so you can layer your fragrance for maximum staying power. Being a mom doesn't mean you're doomed to spell like a combination of spit-up and Clorox.

3. Buy some new jewelry. It may not be practical to chase a toddler around in a skirt and heels, but wearing a pretty necklace or a fun bracelet is a simple way to brighten your day. Accessories are also cheaper than an entire outfit, which is a plus when you're saving up to take the kids to Disneyland.

4. Take time to pamper yourself. Once the kids are in bed, flip through your favorite magazine as you perk up your complexion with an oil absorbing mask. Just keep in mind it doesn't count as relaxation if you're reading something that includes articles on potty training or husbands who won't help out around the house!

Resources

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[djackman]

on 4/12/2009 good tips on how to avoid feeling like a frumpy mom

[FranticMommy]

on 3/28/2009 This is great! Us Mommies always seem to put ourselves last. Good job.

[FranticMommy]

on 3/28/2009 This is great! Us Mommies always seem to put ourselves last. Good job.