Guiltless food-free pleasures.....

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Fri, 03-28-2008 - 1:28pm

I was thinking today of what things you might do to pamper yourself that don't have ANYTHING to do with food.  And I was thinking about it as I did one of my favorites:



  • LOOONG hot shower with the massager on

  • getting a pedicure (only $16.95 at my salon, I've had 2 this year)

  • blasting the radio or a favorite CD in the kitchen while cooking/cleaning

  • using a yummy bath and body works lotion from head to toe

  • going outside to my picnic table early in the morning with a hot cup of coffee

  • OR walking around my yard early in the morning with hot cup of coffee
    (those days have not arrived yet here in Ohio but they are coming!!!!  YAY!)

  • going to the pool in the summer and (yes) getting a tan (sorry but I feel so much better with a little color and I use a 45 sunblock all summer and still end up with a great tan!)

Anyone else have any great non-food ideas?

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Registered: 04-12-2004
Fri, 03-28-2008 - 1:37pm
Time to myself - not having to run kids anywhere and sitting down to read uninterrupted for an hour.


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Registered: 04-02-2003
Fri, 03-28-2008 - 2:00pm

Along with ALL of yours I would like to add:


- Going to the bathroom BY MYSELF (can I tell you this almost never ever happens?)


- Cleaning out and reorganizing a space in the house (getting started is a problem for me, but if I am wanting to eat and I go do something like this, I get enormous satisfaction which translates to pleasure!)


- and the obvious. Sex.


- Actually going to a tanning bed, to get a tan (which I am not currently doing, but catch a lot of flack from an unnamed person when I do)


- late evening bath with a good book when 2 year old won't barge in, or cry at the door if I lock it.


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Registered: 04-02-2003
Fri, 03-28-2008 - 2:13pm

How 'bout...


-- fresh

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Fri, 03-28-2008 - 2:49pm

All of the above plus getting my hair washed and blown out professionally.

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Registered: 03-12-2008
Fri, 03-28-2008 - 3:23pm

I just climbed in bed for a 1/2 hour and started a new book. I never do that, but the kids were occupied and it was a nice change of pace! Then I realized it was 2:30 and I forgot to eat lunch. Didn't want to be too hungry at dinner time and gorge, so I got up and ate.


I also like to paint my nails while I watch daytime TV. I don't know why, but I love it.

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Registered: 08-07-2007
Fri, 03-28-2008 - 3:25pm

All of the above, plus:


A walk or hike someplace pretty, either alone or with a friend


A visit to

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Registered: 08-07-2007
Fri, 03-28-2008 - 3:28pm

Forgot a few of favorites:


Window shopping while walking around a part of town I don't usually visit


Leisurely drives (though with gas prices, this no longer totally guilt free)


Bird watching


Counting varieties of wildflowers in a local park

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Fri, 03-28-2008 - 4:08pm

A pedicure is a real treat for me -- I don't do them often enough!

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 03-28-2008 - 8:24pm

Becky, I remember those days!

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Fri, 03-28-2008 - 8:26pm
OOOOOH!
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