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Beauty

A Moment For Me

This post is brought to you in partnership with Aveeno®
All opinions are 100% honest & completely my own.

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The holidays, while joyous and exciting, can also feel overwhelming and stressful – with all the activities, parties, baking & decorating that come with this time of year, it’s far too easy to lose balance in the areas of our lives that matter most.  I’ll be the first to admit that this is something I’ve struggled with (a lot) in the past…but being diagnosed with Lupus has taught me that my body simply can’t handle a constant rapid pace for very long and scheduling down time for myself is crucial to staying healthy & feeling my best during this busy season.

As women, we are often so focused on others that we neglect to care for ourselves – and our emotional & mental health is just as important as taking care of our bodies.  One thing that I’ve been working on lately is finding creative time-saving hacks in certain areas of my life so that I can carve out a moment for me when I need it.  By making self-care a priority, I find that I’m happier & have more energy for the things I need to accomplish each day.  Here are a few ways that I’ve been achieving this (& you can too!):

Aveeno Body Lotion

Aveeno Positively Radiant

  • Simplified morning routine
    I’ve started paring down the amount of products I use for every day – as much as I love playing around with different makeup colors, I have begun to reserve those more involved looks for evenings to help cut down on the time it takes me to get ready in the morning.  My current routine is a simple combination that begins with Aveeno® Positively Radiant Sheer Daily Moisturizer – I love that this has SPF30 built-in so I don’t have to apply that separately & I’ve also noticed a marked improvement in my skin tone & texture after using it for a few weeks.  After I let the moisturizer sink in, I apply my makeup primer, CC cream, concealer & blush + one coat of mascara & lip gloss.  All of this takes less than 10 minutes and I’m ready for the day!

winter skin care tips

healthy diet

  • Weekly meal planning
    As most of you know, I have to stick to a pretty restrictive diet to manage my autoimmune disease.  But, even I can be tempted to indulge a bit too much during the holidays.  The key to success is planning ahead – if I have healthy food on hand, I will stay on track & feel my best.  So, on Saturday, I plan out all my meals for the coming week & go grocery shopping.  Then, I set aside a chunk of time on Sunday afternoon for meal prep (I bought these glass containers to store everything in).  Most of my dishes can easily be made ahead and reheated as needed – this saves me so much time during the week + I find that I have a broader range of meal combinations when I plan ahead.

neutral linens

Aveeno Body Wash

  • Bedtime prep
    I’ve found the best way for me to feel at peace & truly relaxed in the evening is to prepare well for the next day.  So, I’ve started showering at night instead of in the morning (which also shaves time off my morning routine).  I’m loving the new Aveeno® Positively Radiant Exfoliating Body Wash, which is more gentle than a traditional scrub & leaves my skin feeling so soft.  When I get out of the shower, I moisturize with the new Aveeno® Positively Radiant Body Lotion.  I mentioned this product in my November Monthly Edit & I love that it absorbs quickly and really penetrates deep into the skin, so I don’t have to be reapplying throughout the day.  Once I’ve showered, I pick out my outfit & set out my clothes so I can get dressed quickly in the morning without having to make any style decisions.  Then, I climb into bed & make a to-do list for the following day so I know exactly what tasks I need to get done & I don’t have a million things running through my mind while I’m trying to fall asleep.

Aveeno Skin Care

Implementing these small changes have made a huge difference for me – I’ve felt so much more organized, at peace & relaxed even in the midst of a hectic schedule.  I hope you’ll be encouraged to give these ideas a try & make self-care a priority this holiday season – it’s so important & you are worth it!

12.12.17 Kimberly

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Comments

  1. The Gold Lipstick says

    December 12, 2017 at 5:41 am

    Absolutely love it!

    Mireia from TGL
    https://thegoldlipstick.com/

  2. Kelly Keele says

    December 12, 2017 at 10:50 am

    Such a beautiful post! Would you be willing to share some recipes and meal prep hints?

    • Kimberly says

      December 12, 2017 at 3:02 pm

      There are a few of my favorite recipes & meal prep info in these posts:

      https://www.pennypincherfashion.com/january-q/
      https://www.pennypincherfashion.com/q-lifestyle-changes/
      https://www.pennypincherfashion.com/readers-choice/

      • Kelly Keele says

        December 12, 2017 at 3:50 pm

        Wow thank you Kimberly! I am an avid follower of your blog, and I have to admit I feel a little starstruck having a response from you! All the best and enjoy the holidays with your family!

  3. Naty Diaw says

    December 12, 2017 at 12:29 pm

    i love Aveeno
    xx
    https://www.closettostreet.com/

  4. Steph says

    December 12, 2017 at 1:19 pm

    I absolutely loved aveeno, but they are not cruelty friendly. 🙁 Do you have any other suggestions for face moisturizers with spf—that are cruelty free?

    • Kimberly says

      December 12, 2017 at 3:00 pm

      I’m so surprised to hear this because when I asked the brand, they responded that they do not test products on animals. Can you share your source?

  5. Michelle Zavodny says

    December 12, 2017 at 9:10 pm

    I’ve been using Aveeno products since I was a kid. Love their products.

  6. Ashley Hargrove says

    December 13, 2017 at 10:13 am

    I absolutely love Aveeno! I have been using them for years and have no plan to stop!

  7. Sara says

    December 14, 2017 at 12:55 pm

    I love Aveeno and swear by their lotion to help fight the winter dryness!

  8. Kimberly says

    December 17, 2017 at 7:55 pm

    Thank you for sharing – will definitely be researching this further!

  9. Nita Batra says

    December 18, 2017 at 1:04 pm

    I swear by Aveeno products!! So good

  10. m says

    December 21, 2017 at 5:29 pm

    You are AMAZING!

  11. Tony Tong says

    December 26, 2017 at 7:49 am

    As women, we do often focus on others but ourselves, we need to find ways to relax ourselves, body and mental.
    Aveeno was recommended to me so many times, my friends, fashion blogger.
    Tony ~kissprom.co.uk ~

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