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Being a mommy to three young children, there are some days when I just feel the need to kick my feet up and relax. Do ever have those days?

Now that the children are back in school, things are incredibly hectic around here.  Between homework, school lunches, the clothing wars (the diva and I don’t see eye to eye sometimes), plus keeping up with all the other household duties…It can be exhausting and stressful.

skin care awareness month

The effects of stress to your skin can be quite damaging. It’s best to just avoid stress (easier said than done, I know), but since life isn’t always peachy, it’s nice to have Eucerin Plus Smoothing Essentials Fast Absorbing Body Lotion and Eucerin Plus Intensive Repair Hand Crème to help out along the way.

eucerin smoothing essentialsI’m no expert in managing stress, but here are a few tips to help you manage stress:

Eliminate. I know it’s impossible to eliminate each and every source of stress, but eliminate the ones you have control over.  If clutter bothers you, toss it or have a garage sale.  If large crowds of people bother you, go to stores in off hours or send your spouse.

Prioritize. Sure there are tons of things that require your attention.  But you’re only one person.  You can’t possibly do it all!

Be Yourself. It’s not worth competing to be someone you’re not.  Love yourself and be confident in who you are.

If you need a little help in pampering yourself and relieving a little stress, you’ll definitely want to enter to win this Relaxation Package from Eucerin.

Giveaway:

One (1) winner will receive a Relaxation Package that includes: Eucerin Plus Smoothing Essentials Body Lotion and Hand Crème, a soothing TheraPearl eyemask, a eucalyptus and peppermint aromatherapy candle, a cotton terry bath pillow and a mini massager!

How to Enter:

Simply leave me a comment below letting me know how you keep the stress level down during this busy back-to-school season!

Extra Entries Available:

After you have completed the first entry, you are eligible for additional entries. Make sure you leave a separate comment for EACH entry. Each counts as one extra entry unless noted otherwise.

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This giveaway will end on September 19th at 10:00 PM Central time. Winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Giveaway is open to US entries. The winner must contact me in 48 hours to claim their prize. Good luck to everyone!
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Crystal Reagan, the owner and founder of SimplyBeingMommy.com lives in Small Town, Texas with her husband and 3 children. Crystal and her website have been featured on local and national news stations including Channel 2 Houston and ABC News. She has also appeared on BetterTV as a Mommy Expert for VTech.

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  1. LaKeshia Coleman says

    I feel the same way that you do and by the way Thanks for doing a Post on Skin Care awareness.I think that this topic needs to be brought up often because the skin is one of the largest organs of the body as well.So why not take care of the skin just like we take care of everything else.

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  5. Fawn H says

    I like to take my dog for a walk with my IPod on so I can’t hear the traffic. Gives me time to think and listen to music I like without the kids rolling their eyes saying “that music sucks”

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  15. rhonda hagy-miller says

    Im a grandmother but I’m still in the “school” stressed out crowd. Every afternoon my grand daughter MUST come to GranMom’s house! I always have her a snack and fix supper for her and her Mom who is a single parent. Just my way of helping out. After they go home I always run a nice hot warn bath and relax. Afterwards I catch up with all my internet friends and then hop in bed with a good read. I’m in dreamland in moments!

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  18. Lisa says

    Hubby and I take turns in dealing with mornings before school. Just knowing I get every other day off from dealing with breakfast, lunches, school prep, screaming kids and all the drama works wonders for my stress level. Oh and a big hot steaming latte doesn’t hurt.

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  39. Stephanie Hodges says

    I am homeschooling my daughter, which at times being a toddler, can be stressful. When she naps, I take that time for “me time” to do what i feel at that point. Whether that is sleeping, sweeps, cleaning or sewing etc. I also love to have the radio on and dance around, singing and having a good time, to which my daughter also joins in. To see her dance and sing is such a cute joyful thing to see.

    clc_little_britches@yahoo.com

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  45. Joyce Harrell says

    I try to take a few minutes early, early morning for Mommy time…..I read, relax or just watch the birds on the feeder.

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  49. Denise B. says

    I’m not usually one to stress. Plus, we homeschool; so, we don’t have all the running around associated with going back to school.

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  59. brittney says

    i take a “me break” after dropping my daughter off at school that consists of a warm bath and book
    brittneydejajason at gmail dot com

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  73. Jean Lynd says

    I TRY by taking “me” time after the kids go to bed. But considering that I homeschool 4 kids & my hubby’s having to work out of town, I’m pretty tired & stressed! I need this.

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  74. Tawnya says

    I relax after a stressful day just like all you other ladies! A long hot bath, watch one of my favorite tv shows, maybe some internet shopping, then cuddle up next to my hubby for a good nights rest!

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  76. Charlotte Varner says

    I keep the stress levels down by not overwhelming myself buying all the school clothes at one. A few outfits here and there. I buy a good pair of shoes that will last all school year (hopefully). Then when it comes to homework we try to make sure that it’s done right after school. To make it more exciting and try to put a little fun into the mix we keep a chart to set goals which includes brushing our teeth everyday. We use stars for the chart (10 stars=small surprise, 20=med, 30=large surprise…when chart is all the way full with alot of stars that = HUGE surprise). It helps with some of the fussing when it comes to homework because they want a surprise! My huge surprise is Chucke E. Cheese!

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  88. Liz I. says

    this is our first year with school (kindergarten!) and I’ve tried to keep it stress-free by doing something special with my youngest while my 5 year old’s at school, so he doesn’t miss his big brother too much(ice cream cones, playing a game, going to the park), and giving my 5 year old some time to wind down once he gets home from school (quiet time reading, watching a show or playing legos)

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  92. Mary Natoli says

    With 2 in college and 1 in high school, being a single mom can be very stressful. Eucerin lotion gives me a break for myself.

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  109. Bonnie P says

    I make sure everything is ready to go the night before and I put everything we need on the chair by the garage door
    allalertsonly(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  116. NeraCaligula says

    Since my son attends an online school, I try to keep the stress levels down by not doing everything at once. If he gets stressed, I get stressed and vice versa. So we take 15 minute breaks here and there and go for a short walk, etc.

    nera_caligula at yahoo dot com

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  135. katfam says

    My kids are responsible for getting themselves up and ready in the morning, including packing their own lunches. That really cuts down on the chaos.

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  138. e goldstein says

    organize, organize, organize. i had the school supplies from the list in the house on aug. 9. i kept up with the clothes until vacation, and when school started had a few odds and ends to get. thta’s all

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  139. Ashley Miller says

    One way I am trying to keep stress levels down is by running. I just started the C25K program, and am learning to love the time to myself. I also enjoying reading to get away from the stress.

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  144. rhonda hagymiller says

    Finding me time..which can be hard is the best stress reliever. Just a walk or a bike ride..time alone in your thoughts without outside aggravation. I know it can be so hard with little ones but I’ve found just a little goes a long way in making me the mother, wife and friend I know I am..:)

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  145. Erin says

    I wake up 15 minutes before the kids do…..and enjoy a cup of coffee in the silence of the living room before the chaos begins! 🙂

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  146. jennifer says

    To relax after a long day of dealing with kids, school, work and then coming home having to cook, homework, clean then get everyone off to bed i pop on my ipod and play some white noise which is a beach waves or rain sounds or even just some soft music i breathe softly and just put my head back and tone any and everything else out until I am relaxed and go to bed. And im telling you it works great

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  147. Melissa says

    I get things ready for all 4 of my kids’ morning the night before so there’s less rushing around, and we can sleep a little later. I also try to get a hot back with bath salts in when I can to soothe aching muscles and to hide from all the craziness!

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  148. debbie manners says

    After the kids are in bed, I turn off the t.v. and the phone and just sit quietly reflecting on my life and how lucky I am to have what I have. Just a few minutes each night, makes starting over each morning a little easier.

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  149. amanda says

    My girls now help with evening chores so i can take a soak in tub after dinner or read a book that doesnt have instructions in it!

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  150. Jamie Dunegan says

    I make sure to get up a few minutes earlier than my crew to try and organize my thoughts before the morning chaos begins. I stay calm, and then have a few moments to myself once they are out the door before my 3 yr old wakes up.

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  153. Linda says

    I find it’s easier to relax during school time by having things organized the night before. That way there’s less of a rush in the morning, and therefore less stress.

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  154. Lisa says

    I go for a long walk every morning after the kids go to school or before they get up and my husband leaves for work. I found that walking alone gives me some “me” time.

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  155. Yesenia Lockhart says

    My way of being stress free is by planning ahead. All the clothes and accessories for my very stylish 13 year old daughter – are all gathered on Sundays and we don’t have to worry about looking for anything in the mornings.

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  156. jaclynn demaggio says

    i try to read as much as possible and that brings my stress level down, and i always try to drink tea while i’m drinking too, i feel like more little elements i add the better

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  164. Rebecca L says

    I keep the stress level down by remembering to laugh. I have to remind myself that it doesn’t have to be perfect to be fun. Working myself to death so that a party can look like the pages of southern living is only going to cause my daughter to repeat that when she is older. So I laugh and have fun instead because that’s what I want my kids to remember. I’ve also discovered the wonders of foot massage.

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  165. Cindy LaTorre says

    I keep our stress levels down by doing as much prep work the night before. I make lunches, set out clothes and have backpacks ready. I also wake up 30 minutes before the rest of the house so I can have that time to drink my coffee in peace.

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  166. Kelly C says

    I keep the stress level down by cuddling with my youngest of 4 child. We will cuddle on her bed or the couch for 15-20 minutes and just listen to the silence around us. She gives me peace and warmth in my heart.

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  167. Sheila says

    When things get stressful I get outside. The fresh air and sounds of birds are instantly soothing. Beautiful greenery in summer or awesome fall colors are cheerful. Sunny days are especially mood lifting.

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  168. Dianna O'Hanlon says

    I’m a mother of 5 kids (4 boys 1 girl), and there’s never a dull moment or lack of things to do in my house. When my stress level goes up, I wait until they all go to bed, and I soak in a very hot tub of water. It dries out the skin, but I always feel so much better.

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  169. Crystal says

    ahhh I kick back with a starbucks iced coffee, and then I glamourize myself,some nice face cream and make-up,make myself gorgeous for no reason at all! Give the kiddies a dose of nyquil,jk lol….:o)

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  170. Kari says

    My husband knows how stressed out I get durring this time of year. Between work, being on the board for youth football, 4 kids, and all getting back into the swing of things with school he gives me a little pampering with the following three things:

    1) A shower uninterupted
    2)Small glass of port when I get out of the shower
    3) Followed by a wonderful foot rub

    He is the man!

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  171. Felcris says

    Having full-time job working 40-50 hrs/week , juggling w/ two boys (1 in 2nd grade) is really taking my energy out. I usually take time to step out and just “window shop”, sip a cup of coffee/tea; walk; and a massage is a bonus. When one is stressed, everyone will be affected, so I tried to breath in and out to get rid of negative bives away.

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  172. Jennifer Putman says

    When things get stressfull I just take one long deep breath and take a moment to remember that I love my family and friends, they are everything to me.

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  173. whitney says

    I have two three year olds and another on the way. When my husband gets home from work I usually tell him I’m going to do some woman things in the bathroom and I’ll just sit in there taking a shower, or putting on makeup for about 30 min. just to have some me time.

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  174. stacy turner says

    I am big on having a stress free life. I tell my friends that I try to live a stress free-drama free life. to me peace is priceless. I destress by praying. prayer is the best destresser there is. however I also take long baths while listening to music and also its very helpful if you put candles around the tub and turn the lights off. it brings a whole new atmosphere to your bath routine. also listening to nature cds can be a good thing to put your spirit in harmony.

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  178. Stacie F. says

    I take a walk and/or read to relax and distress. I also try to not overwhelm myself by planning things out in advance and having a plan to follow.

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  179. deva romero says

    i have 3 kids … and one has autisim.. so what i do to relaz is take hot baths.. and this package give away would be so perfect for me .. i dont have much money so i do the best that i can.. i am single mom of three.. and like i had said one has autisim that is very expensive and time comsuming. the outher two are teenagers .. so thats enough said on that.. lol.. i would love love to have this

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  180. Lorie Glowania says

    I am a mom of 2 girls 8 and 14 so you can imagine the drama in the house. So my stress relieving tip is give yourself a hr of “me time doing something you enjoy by yourself. For me its reading. I also love going to the gym and working out to reduce all the frustration and stress.

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  181. Alyson says

    As a junior in college, it’s near impossible to have a stress-free day. I try to reduce my stress by getting as much studying I can beforehand, hanging out with friends, watching tv, and spending time with my family. I’ve also found that long showers and working out has been helping.

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  182. shana says

    I am a stay at home mom and my son just started preschool 2 days a week, but when I get really stressed I make sure to give myself little break throughout the day so I don’t blow up. Also I know you already said it but eliminating stressful people from my life which I have done recently makes life so much easier.

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  184. Janet Woodberry says

    I like to take a bubble bath with a good book to read. Afterwards, I apply Eucerin lotion all over (hubby usually gets my back for me).

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  186. cellise says

    I’m not a school mom yet. I’m a single mother of a healthy, handsome, best Newborn baby boy in the world ( all parents must say that Haha ) . I also help my good friend with her 4 kids when they come out of school and yes its a huge job but I enjoy it to the most. I never have time to relax with a Newborn especially as a single parent but when I do have time to myself between hrs I enjoy time with my other 4 legged kids who deserve attention and when thats done i go back to my baby. So really theres no relaxing time and soon its back to work! But hey we do it all for the love of these blessings 😉

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  190. Jenni B says

    Keeping stress levels down? Nutella on toast. It’s a quick indulgence that is Just For Me…even if I have to eat it while chasing kids. 🙂

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  192. Melissa says

    To relax and relieve stress, I lay in bed and read a great book or take a long bath with some soothing music(and sometimes a glass of wine).

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  195. Suzanne says

    I take care of my skin and have simple yet effective morning and night time routines. How does this help me de-stress? Regardless of what the day throws at me, I will always have a few minutes before bed and after getting up to cleanse, exfoliate, and slather on lotion. Taking care of myself, and feeling clean and fresh, is a great way to start and end my day!

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  197. Anna B says

    Lack of time and money are HUGE stressors for me so when planning something like my son’s 1st bday party next week, I make basic plans way in advance. For example, I decided on a few menu options and then waited for a killer sale at the grocery store to choose one (pulled pork with homemade bbq sauce in the slow cooker… another time and stress eliminator!).

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  201. kylie munds says

    I like to take a lil time each night to write a list of things I need to di the next day so it doesn’t bother me all night and I know what to expect and prepare for.
    I also started doing yoga and have noticed how much it helps!

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  206. Meagan says

    To take stress away, I ride my horse. It make me feel free of all my worries. When I ride Vinnie i forget about all my stresses. 🙂 It helps me relax and makes me feel like i can take on the world.

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  209. Sonya says

    PLANNING, PLANNING, PLANNING. That is the big key for me.Having everything ready for the next morning and not waiting till the last minute. Even if I only have 15 min, I love a hot bubble bath. It helps so much. Always put God first. Everything else will fall into place. Prayer is the key also.

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  215. Carol Medlin says

    To relieve some of the daily stress, I like to take a warm (not excessively hot) shower and after drying (gently…not too rough) while the skin is still slightly damp use the Eucerin Plus body lotion and just sit in my cozy spa style terry robe and read even if for only a half hour.or fifteen minutes. Grab your down time whenever you can and take advantage of it.

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  217. Jackie says

    I like to take everyone out on evening walks around the neighborhood. This helps clear our mind and promote more of family time.

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  219. Debra Needles says

    How do I keep the stress down? Hmmm…facebook, call a friend, cook with my kids. Sometimes I just watch TV…I love reruns of Friends, King of Queens, and George Lopez!

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  225. jerry lane says

    I try to keep the stress down this year, but I lost my teaching job 2 days before school started. The good news is I can get unemployment for 4 months. It will be more than I cleared working after deductions and gas.

    Me and the 2 girls are all in college and this is always a source of stress. I have 1 more year and we all will be out and I hope have a job where the stress will be much less..

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  228. Jenn S. says

    To keep the stress level down, I make sure everyone has as much as possible together and planned the night before and stick to a schedule.

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  230. Gwen Walters says

    I try to alleviate my stress by working out at the gym several nights a week. Sometimes it hard to get myself there, but once I’m there, it’s great!

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  232. MidSouth Mouth says

    So far, the back-to-school stress is relieved by short walks in the grass, seeing the sunset, watching out for frogs, toads, lizards, and birds.

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  233. Anna Olsen says

    I go to The Pit owned by Chuck LIddell’s trainer John Hackleman. There’s no way to feel stressed after that. I am a member and do not own rights to the website or gym. 🙂

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  246. Christine Wright says

    I try to stay organized. Nothing more stressful than chaos, especially as a single working mom. I also try to make sure I get at least a few quiet moments alone in my day for doing nothing. Oh, and super ling hot showers with my favorite scent is always good….when I can find the time. LoL

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  251. Tracy Dillman says

    Either a nice stroll through the park once our son is asleep, with my husband taking over guard duty of course, or a vigorous run! Regardless of which I feel like, nothing beats a long hot bubble bath with baby oil before heading to bed!

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  272. Amy Kaufman says

    Is there a way to keep the stress level down? My family is operating on 5 school calendars. I think that I try.. okay attempt to just keep as organized as possible on our calendar!!

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  273. Heidi Hawley says

    To relieve stress I just turn up the good tunes that have a fast beat and just dance around the house. Goofy but fun especially with the kids. I also lay in bed and watch TV till I fall asleep. There is something soothing about that. 🙂

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  276. Jamie says

    I have relaxation tapes and do breathing exercises and TRY to clear my mind of the trillion thoughts going on inside. But sometimes it does help to focuss on ur breathing and u kinda cant think and completely focus on ur breathing at the same time.

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  278. Stacy says

    I’ve been setting my alarm 20 minutes earlier and using that time as “me” time. I can read the paper, check e-mail, or do whatever before anyone else gets up.

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  280. Soumi says

    I always write in my diary before I go to bed. Even if I feel as though I have nothing exciting to write about, I still put down whatever comes to mind, whether it be my plane ticket to India or neighbor’s cute lab. I can finally let go of all my thoughts and fall asleep easily!

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  286. Annie Adams says

    I try to keep my stress level down by going to bed earlier and waking up a little earlier. This leaves time for unexpected problems.

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  311. Lucy Schwartz says

    Taking the time to look over the necessities in the coming week. then do somrthing to defuse the the activities of that day such as plan to have a crockpot meal the day there is a 3 ring circus scheduled. Any thing to take the presure off the extra busy day.

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  323. Joanne Schultz says

    We keep stress levels lower, by going to bed early enough to get a decent sleep, serving nutritious meals, and preparing as much the night before – setting out clothes, and breakfast dishes and cereals!
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  336. crystal allen says

    i breathe deep and count from 10 to 1 backwards to help relieve stress during back to school time, esp. mornings and bed time. clallen at ntin dot

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  341. Dustin Spears says

    I keep the stress down by taking long showers and relaxes when the kids are away at school, shop when its not as busy and workout

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  351. Charlene Kuser says

    I keep the stress level down by walking or exercising.It really helps and just a half an hour a
    day makes a difference

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  360. Veronica Garrett says

    I keep the stress level down by organizing. I make a list of things to do. I do what is essential and don’t worry about the small things. I don’t try to do everything.

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  362. kelley c says

    It’s hard to keep the stress down when you are the teacher and the mom. I just try to keep organized and not let it get to me!

    pandahugger(at)gmail(dot)com

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  363. Gennelle T says

    I set aside time each day to have me time and making the most of it by enjoying a favorite snack while catching up on a fav show while comforted by pillows and either a heater or fan in front of me. I look forward to it everyday and it helps me keep my cool.

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  365. Kandi Smith says

    I take a walk for some quiet time for myself before everyone else wakes up in the morning. and again after the kids are in bed, if needed. My husband handles any emergencies that arise at the house while I’m gone.

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  370. Cee Love says

    The way I destress during this time of year is actually Blogging. It helps me get out what I have to say whether on personal or private which in turn helps me to not worry or stress so much over already spoken topics.

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