The Pampered Princess

Give yourself permission to think about just YOU sometimes.  With all of the baby excitement and inquiries about when you are due, you may sometimes miss the times when you got to think about yourself.  Sometimes — not all the time — but sometimes, go ahead and get yourself a big bowl of chocolate ice cream.  Don’t do anything unhealthy, like put back a six pack and a few doobies, but do allow yourself a treat now and then.  After the baby is born, you may feel like you disappeared to everyone including yourself.  Make sure you give yourself some attention before your bundle of joy arrives! 

Here are some common things that every pampered princess should know when she is pregnant.

• Rest
• Remember to exercise (gentlly)
• Make healthy meal choices
• Replenish yourself with plenty of water
• Revitalize your body with prenatal vitamins
• Read and Research - Information is your best friend

What you don’t know…

Who couldn’t handle a little glamor in their life?  I’m not talking about going all out.  The glamor I am referring to involves simple things you can do here and there to add a little glamor, sparkle, or *sizzle* to your every day life. 

 I like to do this by adding something with a little sparkle to my every day attire.  Whether it’s a pair of star-studded over-sized sunglasses or a shirt that sports a little splash of sequins, I like to add a little pizzazz here and there.  I may carry a sparkly bag or upgrade my pedicure to include the little flower with the sparkling flower.  It can even be as simple as sparkling body lotion to give my skin a shimmery glow or glistening deodorant. 

It is important not to go overboard, or take to a higher level of tacky.  The point isn’t necessarily for others to see and appreciate the glamor.  This is ALL ABOUT ME, really.  It’s a self-pamper of sorts.  :)  I am in touch with my inner diva even if nobody knows but me!

Passion’s Every Day Glamor Items:

• Jergens Soft Shimmer Skin Radiance Moisturizer
• Clairol Herbal Essences Shimmery Nights Spray Gel (for hair)
• Secret Platinum Clear Gel Berry Sparkle Deodorant
• SuperModel Shimmering Fragrance Mist by Victoria Secret
• Fossil Sunglasses (studded with sparling faux gems)
• Sequinned anything (tank tops, purses, flipflops, t-shirts, etc.)

Gift It!

I think you could have fun with this one, by making someone “diva for a day.”   You could put together a collection of glamorizing items.  Some can even be silly.  What a fun gift for a girlfriend who’s knocking on that next decade of her life.  The price-range can be managed by the items that you add.  Keep it simple with sparkly lotion and sunglasses, or go all out with an entire collection of items.  You could even include some glamorous diva slippers and a pair of silky pj’s.  If you find something a little bazarre, it might make for even more fun!