Becoming a parent helps you learn to be a bonafide multitasker. Especially when you have multiple children, it can be a challenge to balance meal times, nap times, handling household responsibilities, and trying to relax in between.
Whether living with an infant or toddler that still needs daily nap times, all moms know the feeling of the race against time to get as much done as possible while their little one sleeps in the middle of the day. Sure, some days during nap you may want to get some much-needed cleaning done around the house.
On other days, you may need that extra relaxation from the exhaustion of chasing around and caring for your little one(s). Here are other things that moms can do during their children’s nap times besides cleaning up.
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Contact Loved Ones Or Friends
If it has been a while since you gave a call or text to some of your loved ones or friends, use your child’s nap time to stay in contact with them. With your busy schedule being a parent and handling other life responsibilities, it can be hard to stay connected to family and friends regularly. Take the time to check in on your parents or to contact a friend you haven’t spoken to in a few days or weeks.
Play Your Favorite Online Casino Game
This is a bit of a riskier, adrenaline-inducing activity option for enjoying downtime during your little one’s nap. We suggest exercising caution with this one because while betting can cause big wins, these do not happen very often.
Log on to the online casino to enjoy slots, roulette, baccarat, Blackjack, and other popular casino games that you can play for real money. Just know that any bet you place is not going to guarantee that you win your original investment back. However, just the thought of possibly winning one of these games is motivation enough to try one of them out with your budgeted bankroll.
Write A To-Do List
Even if you do not pick up the broom to sweep or the sponge to wash dishes while your tyke snoozes away, you can still feel productive by writing a to-do list. Plan your day by listing the tasks that you have to do before you go to sleep for the night.
If you have specific tasks with a due date, write a list of the things you have to do to achieve that task. Note the due date on the written list to keep yourself accountable.
Make Time to Exercise
Lift weights. Go on the treadmill. Practice yoga. Do some light stretches or jump rope. Ask another trusted adult to watch your little one as you go for a walk or workout at the gym down the street. However you like to exercise, just do it! Making time to exercise daily will improve your physical health and release endorphins to boost your mood for an uplifting rest of your day.
Practice Self-Care
Especially as a mother to an infant, you may be so focused on taking care of him or her that you forget to take care of yourself. Take advantage of nap time to practice some self-care with activities such as:
- Taking a shower.
- Doing your favorite skincare routine.
- Facial masks.
- Applying your favorite serums.
- Putting on makeup.
- Drinking your favorite hot tea to relax.
- Listening to soothing soundscapes to relax.
- Brushing your teeth after lunch.
Do Your Favorite Hobby
When was the last time that you did your favorite hobby uninterrupted? Use the one to two hours of nap time to catch up on it! Whether it’s couponing, gardening, or baking, do what makes you happy!
