I believe in pedicures. And massages. And haircuts with the awesome scalp massage, you know the ones that almost put you to sleep they’re so good? These things make me happy. They make me feel pampered and cared for. They do for my physical well-being what friendships and reading and a full night’s sleep do for my mental well-being. The older I get, the more I realize how important these things are.
It is vital to take time for yourself. Not just for the big pampering events like pedicures and massages, but a small moment each day. Even five minutes can make a world of difference. It preserves my sanity. Maybe your five minutes is in the wee hours of the morning before the rest of the house is awake? Or while the kids take a nap? Or in your office, sipping coffee with the door closed before a big meeting?
My daily quiet time is in the shower. I close the door, turn on the shower, and decompress. Those uninterrupted five minutes are sometimes the best of my day… and then my four year old, Finn, usually bursts in and asks if I am done yet.
We are loyal Dove customers, so when Dove offered to have me try the Dove Nutrium Body Wash, I jumped at the chance. Usually we buy the giant pack of Dove Beauty Bars at Costco. Truthfully, I wanted to see if the body wash was good enough to make me abandon my beloved bar.
It is silky with a nice lather that rinses clean. It feels great on your skin and it has the same neutral, fresh smell that the bars do. That is important for us because Dave takes issue with smelling like a girl. My skin smells great and feels super soft after using it.
The verdict? We’ll keep using it, but Dave wants the bar as well. His only issue was that he uses the bar to wash his face and he found that the body wash didn’t suit his face washing. {And yes, no matter how hard I try or how many fancy face washes I buy, he still uses soap!}
Dove wants to give a $100 SpaFinder gift card to one lucky So Wonderful, So Marvelous reader so you can enjoy some pampering! Just leave a comment telling me how you nourish yourself each day.
The Rules:
The contest runs from 11/21 – 12/21/2011.
No duplicate comments.
You may receive (2) total entries by selecting from the following entry methods:
a) Leave a comment in response to the sweepstakes prompt on this post.
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d) For those with no Twitter or blog, read the official rules to learn about an alternate form of entry.
This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older
Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail.
You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.
The Official Rules are available here.
70 comments:
I love the smell of Dove! Such a clean and comfortable scent... Kind of like clean, warm laundry. Does that sound weird?
But the way that I nourish myself each day is to read. Once my husband and daughter head to bed, I get nice and comfy with whatever book I picked up from the library and get to reading!
What a great review post. :)
I nourish myself each day by setting time aside for myself to plan and meditate. It's a great way to unwind and relax.
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I take time to read your blogs and all the others that can give me a good laugh or cry!
I nourish myself by trying to get extra sleep every night.
I'm a Dove girl too! I nourish myself for a few quiet minutes before bed. I thank God for the blessings in my life and the grace to be the best person I can be the next day. And then I mentally run down my to-do list, which is not always so nourishing, but necessary. :)
Well - I could sure use a little free pampering! I try to give myself time to cuddle with Boo Boo, have a glass of milk and MOISTURIZE. ;)
Taking a bath and reading everyday!
littlegray88 at yahoo dot com
I love this body wash. I got some of it as a gift and I've been using it since.
How do I nourish myself? Lots of time on Pinterest looking for new ideas.
Thanks Michelle for being so awesome!
I have never been much of a bar soap person but I love me a good body wash! I'm going to have to try this one. My few minutes of sanity is in the car, listening to my podcasts. It really does calm me down, even if I am sitting in traffic.
I try and talk to my girlfriends everyday...thats how I nourish myself! :)
Another loyal dove gal here...and I'm pretty sure that my nightly routine of face washing and moisturizing, etc. is probably my favorite part of the day...especially with small children around...I'm sure you can relate! (c:
I try to get to bed on the early side whenever I can
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I pamper myself with moisturizing soap and lots of lotion. Thanks for the review and giveaway!
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I pamper myself by reading and listening to music on my back deck
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I write every day. It's amazing the details and things you remember when you force yourself to sit down and write, non-stop, for 15 minutes.
Lindsay
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Working in my garden and caring for my children nourishes me
I nourish myself every day by reading my devotional book in the morning, thank God for His many blessings and ask him to lead me to do the right work.
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Flossing!
(Did you expect anything else from me?!)
I read and I use this awesome body butter that leaves my skin soft all winter long! (nourished in two different ways, but nourished all the same!)
I tweeted https://twitter.com/#!/NormalMomAlly/status/141539249639002112
i drink wine, like i'm doing right now. it's pretty nourishing, right? :-)
i nourish with meditation! scg00387 at yahoo dot com
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I take a hot bath almost every night to unwind
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I curl up with a good book
bingomamanorma(at)gmail(dot)com
I nourish myself with exercise, warm shower, and coffee
i nourish my self with long hot shower
purple_lover_04 at msn dot com
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I nourish myself by meditating every morning before other members of my family wake up.
I put tons and tons of body lotion on in the morning. chefl@swbell.net
i take some time everyday for me by taking a long bath.
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I nourish myself each day with my cup of coffee and alone time for about 15 minutes in the morning before the kids get up.
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i try to get enough sleep
I nourish myself by taking a hot bath and reading every night
merleandtina@yahoo.com
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MY SHOWER IS FULL OF HANDMADE SOAPS THAT KEEP ME NOURISHED & PAMPERED!!
kytah00@yahoo.com
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I nourish myself by taking walks almost daily and listening to music.
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At the moment just getting enough sleep is a bit of struggle so sleeping is the closest I get to nourishing myself, the challenge has actually been to stay in bed in the early morning, i've got so much to do that it's difficult not to leap out of bed at first light.
this would be a great way to unwind after the holidays.
nicole
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nicole
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I eat a lot of fruit and vegetables, take vitamins and moisturize.
susitravl(at)gmail(dot)com
I nourish yourself each day with a show after which I use a body moisturizer.
helenkeeler@comcast.net
I nourish myself by taking hot baths and playing the piano.
ivorykeystease at yahoo dot com
i nourish myself by starting each day with prayer and taking a (long if possible) walk with my dogs to enjoy the beauty in the world outside my door.
petuniahiggenbottom at yahoo dot com
I nourish myself by taking 30 minutes a day to relax and read.
traymona(at)aol.com
some form of exercise every day!
thanks!
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I like to take nature walks.
terripfistner@yahoo.com
I nourish myself each day by heading across the street to the beach, even if only for 10 or 15 minutes.
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I nourish myself spiritually with prayer and thanking God for all the blessings in my life on a daily basis
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I have horribly dry skin so I love the nourishing soaps.
I nourish myself by keeping hydrated!
I am a Florida beach girl, living well above sea level in mile high Denver Colorado. the air is dry at this altitude, and my hair and skin takes a beating in all four seasons.. winter being the worst.
so by drinking plenty of water, i'm on my way to nourishing my body..to continue nourishment of my body,I try to eat a balanced daily diet rich in fresh fruits and veggies.
On the outside,i nourish the skin and hair with proper seasonal moisturizers for each.as well as sunscreen all year long..
I nourish my mind with positive thinking,reading and to keep it very active to stave off Alzheimers , I work puzzles both crosswords and crytograms..in INK!
To nourish my soul, long walks with my Nikon camera to contemplate the beauties of nature,talking with and thanking my God for such an unlimited array of breathtaking subjects..
I actually find that hard to do right now because I take care of my mom and I am 72 myself.
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I nourish my self each day by taking a few minutes first thing in the morning, I sit outside with my cup of coffee, look at the beauty of this world and pray.
wmmeatlady@hotmail.com
I always use a sugar scrub and I love to read
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
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i nourish myself by taking baths, by candle light
marie
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I drink as much water as I can handle. kekagel(at)yahoo.com
I make sure even if I don't want to, I eat breakfast---it always starts my day of well :)
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