Therapy Thursday

Some days you just need to take some time for yourself. Self-pampering can be extremely therapeutic. Even if it's just 20 minutes to yourself to read the paper or a book, go for a quick walk or take a bath. It can jump-start a good mood. The other day I needed a little "me" time. I had just done a lot of cleaning (four litter boxes included), so I treated myself to a bath and a book. Our bathtub is in our hall/kids' bathroom, where the above picture, Max the Very Clean Cat, hangs on the wall. It's a good reminder about taking the time to do things for yourself, isnt' it? It also cracks me up, as well as every guest who has used that bathroom. I found it in CrazyBliss, who has got the best shop announcement I've seen (talk about a pick-me-up!). Now back to my bath - I also lit a serenity candle from DavesHomemade. Ahhhh. Now that's some crazy bliss.

(Aroma)Therapy Thursday

Back when my husband and I were dating, we always looked forward to Thursday nights. The way we figured it, it was practically the weekend, and there was Must See TV. At the time, I worked weekdays writing ads and weekend nights waiting tables, so Thursday was our night. We'd order burritos from our favorite burrito place (aptly named El Famous Burrito), park ourselves in front of "Friends" and just enjoy the evening. Now, about 15 years later, I still think of Thursdays as burrito night. But with three kids added to the mix, there are after-school activities and homework that come first, and sadly, burritos are no longer a staple but a treat. Which is probably a good thing.

I'm still a big fan of Thursdays, so I've decided to honor the day by posting something therapeutic - something fun or funny or feel-good or inspirational (nothing deep, believe me). I'll call it Therapeutic Thursday. I'm starting off with some aroma-style therapy, in the form of Lemon Cream Sugar Scrub (pictured above) from HeathensHearth on Etsy. I'm down to my very last bit, so now I just open the jar each morning and take a nice long whiff, and I'm telling you - it smells AMAZING! Just the right amount of sweetness to brighten my morning. My mom and sister are hooked on the Cafe Mocha, and my hubby likes the Coconut Lime.

I'm thinking that this Mojito Sugar Scrub with Lime and Peppermint would be quite therapeutic, too.

What lifts your spirits on this first Thursday of the fall?