Pamper Yourself
Contest Ends at midnight Saturday the 26th of April. (Central Time) Hurry Hurry and get your comment in!
It is Bloggy Giveaway week and I am participating with a giveaway.
This blog is will eventually be a blog from my heart. For those who are here for the first time or only for the giveaway, I have written about it here and here.
As women we tend to either totally pamper ourselves, or neglect ourselves. Neither is good. However, I find many, especially moms (or grammies who have the granddaughter all day and can’t let her out of your site for a minute—that would be me!) tend to not take the time for themselves like they should.
As my giveaway I am putting together a Pamper Me Box. I do not have it compete, but it will be a box with bath goodies and other things to pamper you.
I will be giving away one box, to one winner who follows these simple rules:
- leave a comment by Saturday evening the 26th
- in your comment, tell me something that you struggle with as a wife, mother, or single woman.
- An email address or link to one so I can contact you. If you leave the link in your comment PLEASE write it out like this peggie dot loden at gmail dot com I hate spam robots!
That is it! You must include all 3 to be counted!
I am sorry but I will need to restrict this to USA only. If you are not in the USA, check with me and I wills see if I can send them elsewhere. I hate to omit anyone.
For more giveaways check out the Bloggy Giveaway Carnival. Also check out my other blog for another giveaway.
April 21 2008 06:47 am | bloggy giveaway
April 21st, 2008 at 7:39 am
Recently became a stay at home mom to take care of my child who struggles with Dysautonomia(check out DYNA website) I struggle with staying in sweats and no make-up where as before as an educator I had to always look good. uh oh. love to win the pamper box
3beez@bellsouth.net
April 21st, 2008 at 8:13 am
Thanks for the giveaway. I love my pastor husband but it can be a struggle since he does not to keep “9-5″ work hours.
April 21st, 2008 at 8:43 am
Hi — what a great idea for a giveaway! I struggle with my husband’s crazy, unpredictable hours, irregular days off, that he is almost always on call, and the fact that there are risks that come with his job. I know that he is doing a great service in his job, but it is hard to keep that in perspective, at times. yarnsticks at gmail dot com
April 21st, 2008 at 9:45 am
I am a single woman, a college student, who is so over involved in activities that I never have any time for myself…or to clean my room…much less fix my nails! I would love to win this, great idea!
April 21st, 2008 at 10:02 am
Thanks, everyone loves to be pampered.
I struggle with the endless flow of clutter in my house.
April 21st, 2008 at 10:15 am
One thing I struggle with as a wife and mother is homeschooling, which is something most people do not understand unless they have been there. It is tough trying to balance learning, home, discipline, maintain family relations, etc. all at one time. We have made the choice to homeschool for a number of reasons, but nobody said it would be easy. If it were easy, then we wouldn’t be learning anything along the way about ourselves, patience, persistence, and love.
April 21st, 2008 at 10:51 am
As a wife, I struggle getting all my houswork done since I work a full time job. It seems I work from the time I get home ever evening until bedtime and have tons to do on the weekend. It seems I never have any time to relax and do anything fun.
April 21st, 2008 at 11:31 am
For me, its sort of 3 fold. Its not taking care of myself enough because I am always going trying to keep up with it All: Work, house, kids, hubby. And so I let myself just go. And then its keeping the house together while working. I work from home, and I thought hey this would be easier, but it is a struggle still. Thanks for the great give away.
April 21st, 2008 at 12:01 pm
I struggle to be an organized homemaker which leads to not being for hospitable.
betskev at earthlink.net
April 21st, 2008 at 12:10 pm
I think I struggle everyday with my son Tristan, please take a moment and visit my blog for details. I just want him to live life to the fullest and I feel like sometimes no matter what I do its out of my hands.
palmersf(at)bellsouth(dot)net
April 21st, 2008 at 12:13 pm
Great giveaway! Thanks for offering! I struggle with finding a balance between housework, children, husband and me time!
~Tanya
the4moyers(at)msn(dot)com
April 21st, 2008 at 12:53 pm
I’m a SAHM of 2 VERY active boys. I’m used to throwing on sweats, grabbing a hat & running out the door. My New Year’s resolution was to take more time to make myself “pretty” before leaving. Not doing full out makeup, but socks that match, & brushing my hair, that kind of thing! Yay for a pamper mom (or grandma!) contest!
r(dot)gagne(at)sasktel(dot)net
April 21st, 2008 at 12:57 pm
Trying to find new friends that appreciate that all I talk about is my son!
April 21st, 2008 at 12:58 pm
As a wife & mother my struggle is to remember to do for my self, be it clothing, a hair cut or just 5 mins of me time
mcginnisfamily5(at)gmail(dot)com
April 21st, 2008 at 12:59 pm
I have a problem with being lazy. I hate housework and I know that makes my husband sad even though he rarely says anything about it.
April 21st, 2008 at 1:32 pm
As a wife and a working women, I tend to struggle with leaving work problems at work and not bringing them home with me, being it complaints or a bad attitude. I just try to crank the music on the way home and sing along.
April 21st, 2008 at 1:43 pm
My biggest struggle as a wife and sahm is to fit in everything that everyone needs everyday and not feel like a failure when something gets missed, forgotten or there just isn’t time to take care of it before I collapse into bed at night.
April 21st, 2008 at 2:03 pm
My biggest struggle as a wife is getting going in the morning. I really try to get up and get ready, and get a good breakfast for my husband…but more often than not, I end up with a cereal eating husband and a messy head of hair.
April 21st, 2008 at 2:25 pm
I love yummy pampering stuff. Although my girls are grown, 17 & 19, I always worry when they are not home. There are a lot of looney cuckoos out there.
April 21st, 2008 at 2:49 pm
I struggle with the endlessness of laundry, dishes, and clutter around the house!
April 21st, 2008 at 2:58 pm
Thanks! Working fulltime, I struggle with giving my daughter enough ‘quality time’ – to play and not have every interaction be ‘hurry up’
April 21st, 2008 at 2:59 pm
Oops, I forgot – michelejdaley at gmail dot com
April 21st, 2008 at 3:07 pm
Balancing work,family, kids …. etc.
April 21st, 2008 at 3:17 pm
I struggle with myself. I struggle with the thought of not being the perfect mother and wife. I always feel that I am lacking somewhere. I am working on this.
April 21st, 2008 at 3:29 pm
It’s hard for me to be patient, to relax and enjoy my kids.
April 21st, 2008 at 3:43 pm
I struggle with indulging myself. I’m a chubby girl and I can’t stop myself when I’m hungry – I eat the wrong things!
April 21st, 2008 at 3:44 pm
I struggle with keeping perspective. As a mother it is easy to get bogged down with little things. I need to concentrate on the most important things and not stress out about the not so important things.
April 21st, 2008 at 4:04 pm
I struggle with putting myself last. The kids, the husband, the house, everything comes before me. I do need to take care of myself better.
April 21st, 2008 at 4:15 pm
Right now I am struggling with knowing how to get ready for our first baby, due in June, while still putting God and then my husband before anything else.
April 21st, 2008 at 4:24 pm
I am the oldest girl in my family. I have three older brothers, three younger brothers and three younger sisters. I struggle with staying focused on my jobs around the house.
April 21st, 2008 at 4:25 pm
I find it hard to get to bed early. I either am enjoying reading uninteruppted or I am checking on them
April 21st, 2008 at 4:25 pm
As a woman I struggle daily dealing with my Panic Anxiety Disorder that I have had for 10 years now and I have to take medication for it or I’ll have panic attacks for no reason. Although it’s a pain at times I am thankful that I don’t have to deal with anything worse. Unfortunately, there are people out there who have problems that are far much worse to deal with. Thank you for having this great giveaway …Everyone needs to set aside time to pamper themselves once in a while.
Take Care,
Marilyn
April 21st, 2008 at 4:39 pm
I struggle with balancing time with my family, and taking time for myself. I always feel great when I’ve had a little time away and feel more refreshed, but it is hard for me to do that on a consisten basis.
April 21st, 2008 at 4:55 pm
It has been hard adjusting to finding the balance between knowing when to speak up and when to talk to my college age kids. My email is on my blog! Thank you for the giveaway.
April 21st, 2008 at 5:36 pm
I struggle with organization, period. I have to be the most unorganized person on earth.
April 21st, 2008 at 6:33 pm
My biggest struggle is keeping the laundry up, and my second biggest is giving my physical health the attention it needs.
April 21st, 2008 at 6:51 pm
I struggle with giving my children as much attention as I probably should. I feel bad even typing that.
April 21st, 2008 at 7:37 pm
I’m a single woman, and I struggle with being content. It’s so easy to think that being married would solve all my problems, even though I know that it wouldn’t!
April 21st, 2008 at 7:39 pm
What woman doesn’t like to be pampered?! Your goody box sounds great! I have two sons and I tend to smother them! My husband tells me I would put them each in a bubble if I could. I don’t want to enable them, thus this is a struggle I have in raising them.
Thanks,Cindi
April 21st, 2008 at 7:41 pm
I think my biggest struggle as a single girl is taking time to sit back not be so busy helping others that I wear myself down. I love to serve others, but we all need that quiet time apart to relax and regroup.
alaskawildrose at gmail dot com
April 21st, 2008 at 7:47 pm
As a new Mother, I struggle with worry for my child…I have to remind myself that our Lord is in ulitimate control and will take care of all my worries!
April 21st, 2008 at 7:49 pm
I am a SAHM to four little boys….baby #5 due in August (a girl!). I would say that the thing I struggle with most is my attitude. Since it is all up to me, as far as the house goes…it is so easy to get caught up in an attitude of being self-centered and judgemental. In the morning, when I walk out into the kitchen and see that the dishwasher wasn’t emptied by my husband and he made a mess on the counter getting his coffee…I need to take a deep breath and rethink that what I do around the house is a gift to him and our children. My motives and attitudes really start affecting my actions too…so it all starts in my mind and I need to keep that in check!
April 21st, 2008 at 7:49 pm
I am the mother of four boys, including twins that just turned one yesterday. Thanks for making me stop and think. I struggle with many things, getting through the day, getting everything done, enjoying my children like I should. Thank you for having such a wonderful giveaway that will help somebody. I wish my Mom was around to help and it sounds like you need a pamper set too.
April 21st, 2008 at 8:01 pm
I really struggle with having little patience and losing my temper. I am working harder on keeping my temper under control. I keep repeating a lesson we learned in church a few weeks ago “Slow to Anger” and that has really been helping me.
April 21st, 2008 at 8:46 pm
Well, as a mom of 3 I struggle with the fact that my husband and myself don’t spend enough time with each other.I need to work on this a bit more but this isn’t always easy!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
ann dot guns at mac dot com
April 21st, 2008 at 8:51 pm
I struggle with trying to keep everything balanced. monk 5 at charter dot net
April 21st, 2008 at 9:22 pm
As a new SAHM I struggle with giving myself ME time. It really should be mandatory, but there just does not seem to be enough time.
Thanks for the great mystery pampering giveaway!
April 21st, 2008 at 9:50 pm
Right now, I’m struggling with my husband being unemployed. I haven’t been able to truly relax in seven months!
April 21st, 2008 at 9:53 pm
balancing work and home life – i work from home so it’s sorta challenging
April 21st, 2008 at 10:07 pm
I struggle with paitence.
April 21st, 2008 at 10:25 pm
Thanks for a fun giveaway. One thing I struggle with as a wife is menu planning. I don’t like trying to figure out what to cook for dinner each day!
April 21st, 2008 at 10:27 pm
I struggle with discipline at times. I would love some pampering products!
April 21st, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Pamper me prizes are always fun! I definitely stuggle with patience. Need to work on that more.
mdbeau98 at yahoo dot com
April 21st, 2008 at 10:35 pm
I struggle with discipline, but everybody probably says that, so I also struggle with separating mommy time from me time. A pamper me box would be heavenly!
April 21st, 2008 at 11:06 pm
Hmmm, so many things I struggle. I guess the number one is redeeming the time, trying to make the best use of my time. Here I sit reading blogs when I could/should be doing other more productive things for my home and family.
bigfamily8 (at) yahoo (dot) com
April 21st, 2008 at 11:50 pm
I struggle with quite a few things as well, but lately it’s been with patience-my son is really trying it!! I have to resolve every day to do better tomorrow!
April 21st, 2008 at 11:57 pm
I struggle with excepting things I can not change. I want to cure / correct / make better / help. So many with so many needs- there MUST be a way to help everyone. Solve every problem.
TESL283 at yahoo dot com
Thank you for asking. It is nice to know someone cares enough to ask what do you struggle with.? It shows you care. thank you
April 22nd, 2008 at 12:04 am
Hello! I have been married a little over one year. I struggle with my friends and family and strangers all seeming to fall pregnant…and well, it’s just not as easy as I thought it would be! I try to have a good attitude…to be honest…some days it is just difficult. Yet, despite all the discouragement, my heart is full of hope that one day soon I will be holding a little bundle of love in my arms, too. That said….it is still a daily struggle.
dbstout[at]juno[dot]com
Hey, don’t forget my giveaways!
comfortjoydesigns.blogspot.com
acupofjoy.wordpress.com
thechocolistas.blogspot.com
April 22nd, 2008 at 12:22 am
I have a hard time leaving my son with a babysitter even though my husband and I need to go on dates. I know I need to let go of my fears and make my husand a priority. Ahh. just do it!
April 22nd, 2008 at 12:55 am
I am a single mom of 6 kids. It is hard sometimes, when I can’t always give them what they want, though, they never complain. I struggle with money most of the time, a bad vehicle and Colorado weather is testy at times. However, I suppose it could be much worse. My childcare is done by the most loving woman in the world, and I never worry during the day if my youngest are ok. My oldest don’t do drugs, get good grades and have managed to stay out of trouble.
Most days, are better than others. But I wouldn’t trade it in for another life!!!
April 22nd, 2008 at 1:18 am
Great prize. Right now I’m struggling with three kids in three totally different phases, I’m pulled three different ways and not sure if two of them even want my help.
April 22nd, 2008 at 6:47 am
UNfortunately, as a mother I struggle with my temper. I work very hard every day to keep humor in our house when the kids are being rowdy or disobedient, but sometimes it gets the best of me.
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:37 am
I have to say my biggest struggle would be staying calm. I have 2 daughters & they are at that whiny age which is emotionally hard on everyone. I struggle with staying calm with my husband as well. Great giveaway, the responses will be interesting to read. scrappydesigns at gmail.com
April 22nd, 2008 at 8:39 am
I struggle with balancing my children. I have one that is completely compliant, whom pleasing me is the most important thing in her life. And I have one who is completely rebellious. Doing things his way and his in his time is the most important thing in his life. It is a daily challenge.
April 22nd, 2008 at 9:26 am
Thanks for this idea! I could really use a pamper me box these days. We’re going through a rough patch in our marriage lately, and I could use something to brighten my day and help me remember that I am worth a little attention.
julie_ruhlman(at)hotmail(dot)com
April 22nd, 2008 at 9:35 am
I recently started getting a temper which I never use to have. I think it has to do with my two kids constantly fighting. I always have no confidence in my self. I also constantly worry about what others think of me.
April 22nd, 2008 at 9:36 am
Funny – seems like all of us need to be reminded that we moms are women, too. I know my husband would like me to remember that once in a while, lol!) Though it’s hard to get it together by the time he gets home, i need to try to start maybe brushing my hair, and even spray a little sexy perfume on, just to remind us both why we got married in the first place!
April 22nd, 2008 at 9:46 am
I struggle with being a consistent mom and also with balance (especially computer time). I’d love to change this about me.
A pampering kit sounds wonderful.
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:02 am
I have been in a relationship for SEVEN years and we were best friends before that. I struggle with the fact that we are not yet married, and I am 27, so I feel like I am getting old and I am ready to start a family, but he is not ready yet, so I have to be patient because I truly love him.
I would LOVE to win a pampering kit! I really need it – I am a first year high school English teacher in a city school!
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:03 am
I struggle with patience as a mother.
Thanks for the giveaway! Sign me up! ( :
In Christ,
Mandi
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:11 am
As a parent I struggle with my own selfishness. I know this is something that everyone struggles with, but I think that I may have a bad case of it. *sigh* I look forward to heaven when I will be holy and complete.
What a fun and generous giveaway. Whoever wins will be one lucky lady!
April 22nd, 2008 at 11:46 am
What a great idea for a giveaway! I struggle with BALANCE. Seriously, I just can’t seem to get it right – I’m either doing *great* at the housekeeping role, or I’m having one of those *awesome mama* days, or I’m being a sweet, caring wife… but never all three at once. Or I get a lot of things done on my personal to-do list, but then I let my Bible study slip… or I remember to make time to exercise, but then I neglect to get down on the floor and play with my two year old with abandon. I just can’t seem to make it all fit in each day, or each week, in a balanced way!
April 22nd, 2008 at 11:55 am
as a single 30-year-old, i struggle with societies views that i should be married by now. it sometimes makes me feel like something is wrong with me that i haven’t met the right person, yet. i’m praying for him.
please enter my giveaway: http://www.taking-back-control.com
it’s lonely
April 22nd, 2008 at 12:16 pm
I struggle with being willing to get dishes/laundry/cleaning done BEFORE hubby gets home – so that he can relax – and I can with him… i like to be lazy…
ajlanser at gmail dot com
April 22nd, 2008 at 12:40 pm
As a wife and mother I struggle with feelings of not being good at either. I work full time and then come home and do housework. I feel like I have no time to spend with my husband and daughter.
April 22nd, 2008 at 12:50 pm
I stuggle with having enough energy at the end of the day for my hubby — I homeschool our 2 and my neighbor’s daughter (who is the same age as our daughter) and am growing baby #3 and by the end of the day I AM WIPED OUT,
April 22nd, 2008 at 1:12 pm
I struggle with giving myself some free time. I run the four kids around and before I know it I am wiped out at the end of the day and feel so overwhelmed. katie_mmartin (at)yahoo [dot] com
April 22nd, 2008 at 1:22 pm
I struggle with making sure all my needs are met. For instance, I really need some new clothes that fit, but on our income, it is hard. I have to make sure my children have clothes first.
dj3hill98 (at) bellsouth (dot) net
April 22nd, 2008 at 1:26 pm
I struggle with balancing housework and childcare over time for me—without the guilt of either while doing the other!
jess AT stevansheets DOT com
April 22nd, 2008 at 1:46 pm
I struggle with frustration which leads to anger toward my 3 1/2 year old. I have been doing better the last few weeks…I know in my mind that yelling at him is not productive, actually is counter-productive, but sometimes in the moment it is hard to get it under control.
April 22nd, 2008 at 2:31 pm
I struggle with my selfishness. As a mom how do I balance the “me” time with “we” time?
April 22nd, 2008 at 2:35 pm
I struggle with having patience as a mother with two teenaged daughters at home. Their moods make me crazy!
Thank you for having this giveaway.
Tiffany Rosson
tiffanyannrosson AT yahoo DOT com
April 22nd, 2008 at 2:53 pm
I daily struggle with keeping relationship with God strong.
Thanks for the great giveaway!
mnatherson(at)comcast(dot)net
April 22nd, 2008 at 2:58 pm
I guess my biggest struggle with being a SAHM is laziness. I’m inherently lazy, and being home all day with few deadlines is a big challenge for me. It’s hard to get the motivation to clean that oven, or make that dinner, or do that awesome but messy project with my kids. I fight this everyday, and it’s worth it, but oh-so-hard and sometimes a losing battle.
My email volcano AT gmail dot com
April 22nd, 2008 at 3:01 pm
Wow, Where to start! I guess my biggest struggle is to get dressed in something other than sweats. Thanks for the giveaway!!
April 22nd, 2008 at 5:48 pm
I hope you will be able to include Canadians in your draw but if not, then I’ve still found another great blog to visit. My strugglesin this past year have been many, since I found myself suddenly single and facing two major surgeries. My daughters are university students so I don’t have the worriies I would have if they were little. My biggest struggle is to let go of my anger toward my ex-husband and not involve my daughters in the struggle. I’m happy to say I am winning this struggle and I am becoming a better person through it.
April 22nd, 2008 at 5:49 pm
Forgot to add my e-mail mhamen at hotmail dot com
April 22nd, 2008 at 5:55 pm
The thing I struggle most with is comparisons to other moms. I shouldn’t do it, I know, but I do. I’m getting better. mnsaguirre at gmail dot com
April 22nd, 2008 at 6:16 pm
I am from Saskatchewan, Canada so you might not be able to get it to me. But one thing I struggle with as a mom is getting ME time. And my weight. And getting enough sleep.
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:00 pm
As a wife I struggle with being alone 6 months of the year, and I’m always struggling with my weight. Thanks for the giveaway!
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:26 pm
I find it hard to spend any money on myself. Every once in a while, my grandma gives me money and I always end up spending it on the kids. I haven’t had a haircut in a year. I feel bad when I’m forced to when I know the kids need something. ARGH!! I know I need to make time for myself, but it’s so hard!! cookiecutter72 AT hotmail dot com
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:50 pm
As a wife and mom of four, I struggle with patience. It is hard to not feel stretched to the limit!
fourkidsrgreat(at)gmail(dot)com
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:54 pm
I struggle with patience…on an hourly basis. Between parenting a 7 year old with ADHD and teaching 2nd graders, it is hard to find sometimes.
April 22nd, 2008 at 8:06 pm
Married for 22 years, I struggle with staying married everyday.
April 22nd, 2008 at 8:39 pm
II definitely don’t get enough pamper time as a pregnant mom of a toddler as well!! This would be great!
April 22nd, 2008 at 8:49 pm
I’m a single mother working full time and I miss just being able to sit down and watch a movie. Now I don’t know what happened by the time the movie ends.
April 22nd, 2008 at 8:52 pm
I am a full-time working mother with a stay at home husband. I feel guilty for working all the time of course, but I also feel guilty because I don’t know if I would be able to stay home with the kids all day.
I may get the opportunity to try in the near future, which excites me and scares me. I feel guilty, of course, for being nervous about being with my own two kids!
April 22nd, 2008 at 8:57 pm
I’m a single woman, I struggle with being productive.
This giveaway is much needed for motivation!
KawaiiNeko2008 (at) aol (dot) com
April 22nd, 2008 at 9:00 pm
I never take time for myself! That is my biggest struggle. Great site! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
April 22nd, 2008 at 9:11 pm
I struggle with not being me anymore. Seems like mommy or wife is the only time I get. Not that it is a bad thing, but you know, those piles of scrap booking supplies and pictures will never get done!
April 22nd, 2008 at 9:47 pm
I struggle with dealing with criticism. If my husband or daughter points something out that I could change, I don’t react well to it.
nov231973 at gmail dot com
April 22nd, 2008 at 9:47 pm
Living on one income means no luxurys for us.
April 22nd, 2008 at 9:48 pm
I love anything to pamper myself…something I struggle with, finding ME time!
April 22nd, 2008 at 9:50 pm
I struggle with kids….don’t we all? Keeping up with them can be a real challenge!
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:27 pm
I struggle with finding a balance between finding time for myself and getting everything done for my 5 kids and husband
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:42 pm
I struggle with being a friend or a mother to my teenage children, i could use some pampering.
galedrial@hotmail.com
April 22nd, 2008 at 11:01 pm
Between homeschooling two tweens, chasing after two toddlers, keeping up with the home, and “crisis calls” from my daughter in college (lol), I struggle with getting a moment to myself at all. (Unless I stay up much too late, like I’m doing now.) I know someday all this will pass, but sometimes it sure doesn’t feel that way!
barefootmomlady at gmail dot com
April 22nd, 2008 at 11:11 pm
I struggle with having patience with my toddler as she runs around and wakes her 2 month old brother up all the time. On Tuesdays and Thursdays dh gets home at 7 because he goes to school. Sometimes I have to go downstairs and take a mommy time out to breath.
suziesdeals20 at yahoo.com
April 22nd, 2008 at 11:38 pm
As a mother, my daughter has scoliosis and truly despises wearing her brace. It hurts me to see her suffer and not be able to fix it for her. Thanks so much for the lovely giveaway! I’m sure any of us could use the pampering.
zarache at aol dot com
April 23rd, 2008 at 11:02 am
I am the queen of worrying. The other night I got so worried about my son while I was laying in bed that I physically made myself sick. I could certainly use a little pampering. Thanks for the giveaway.
daisyduck0427 at gmail dot com
April 23rd, 2008 at 11:22 am
Juggling homemaking with homeschooling…and then finding the energy to give to my husband when he’s home. *whew*
Thanks for wanting to pamper other moms!
April 23rd, 2008 at 12:05 pm
I struggle with having too many “good things” to do…although doesn’t everyone?
April 23rd, 2008 at 12:34 pm
This sounds WONDERFUL!!! I would love to win!!!
I struggle with insecurities…of course…..and also that I am being a “good enough” mother and wife. I try sooo hard to be the Proverbs 31 woman…and always feel like I am failing….:( ok…now i am getting sad….i definitely need to win…LOL…J/K!
Thanks so much for this…it is wonderful of you!
April 23rd, 2008 at 12:37 pm
What a great giveaway! I struggle with keeping my house in order. We are much too busy having a good time to worry with housekeeping! Thanks!
April 23rd, 2008 at 1:20 pm
I have trouble keeping my house clean, especially my kitchen. It makes me feel like I’m not a good house-keeper, but at least my kids are happy, well-fed, and healthy! My email is telima underscore smith at yahoo dot com.
April 23rd, 2008 at 1:53 pm
I struggle with keeping my life in perspective and knowing that things that are hard now will become easier soon.
April 23rd, 2008 at 4:27 pm
As a stay at home mom, I struggle with feeling as though I’m not appreciated.
April 23rd, 2008 at 6:54 pm
I’m about to get married and I’m already living with my fiance. He works full time, and I don’t work at all. Right now, I’m really struggling with keeping up with housework. I can be pretty lazy sometimes, and I’ll get absolutely nothing done most days. I also struggle with just getting out of bed and being up all day. That’s just one of the things I’m going to have to straighten out before we decide to have kids. My fiance is always reminding me of that lol.
raspberrykitty at aol dot com
Be sure to check out my giveaway for a $15 e.l.f. gift card
April 23rd, 2008 at 7:20 pm
My oldest son has schizophrenia, I struggle everyday trying have patience.
April 23rd, 2008 at 9:26 pm
What don’t I struggle with? Organization, two young children that need mommy every second, a house to take care of and a husband that wants my attention too. It can get overwhelming!
April 23rd, 2008 at 9:54 pm
I am a single mom and I often find myself giving my children anything they want as a way of compensating for them not having a dad. It’s really hard to say no when I feel like they have it tough enough already.
April 23rd, 2008 at 10:03 pm
hi. the hardest thing i deal with being a wife and a mother is that i never have enough time for myself. i work full time, and the hardest thing about working is being away from my son, samuel, he goes to bed at the same time i get home. some times i don’t even get to put him to bed if there is traffic. i hate that! but as much as i love my family i also love my showers and baths – its the only quiet alone time i get!
i have read the other posts on here, and there are so many deserving answers!
trepilynnell (at) juno (dot) com
April 23rd, 2008 at 10:17 pm
The thing I struggle with most is prioritizing and getting everything done that I need to. I try to be healthy, happy, grounded, “green”, and thrifty but it is hard to do all of those at the same time – it is a tricky balance!
April 23rd, 2008 at 10:42 pm
Some days I feel as though I am a single mom—,my husband is never home and when he is he’s still absent.
April 23rd, 2008 at 10:56 pm
I struggle with my weight. All my life and just now joined Weight watchers. drala625 (at) yahoo (dot) com
April 24th, 2008 at 1:01 am
I’ve been struggling with not having a regular schedule of seeing my husband. I work retail full time, so my hours vary. He goes to school full time and works part time. Sometimes it feels like I only see him an hour a week. Thanks.
Heidi
sweet_soul_sistermi@yahoo.com
April 24th, 2008 at 7:57 am
I struggle as a mother of a daughter w/ tourettes syndrome. You never know what each day will bring.
chevybelair1 at juno dot com
April 24th, 2008 at 8:22 am
I would have to say that as a wife and mother I stuggle with when to get things done and how I can get them all done in a timely fashion and still have time for me.
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April 24th, 2008 at 9:39 am
As a new stay at home mom I have struggled with adjusting from a busy job to the quieter life of a homemaker. Ilove it but somedays I just miss thw adult interaction! Thanks for the great giveaway! audrajjensen at msn dot com
April 24th, 2008 at 9:40 am
As a single gal, I have been struggling with my first real world job and graduating from college. With such crazy hours, I would love to win this prize! Thanks!
ticole96(at)msn(dot)com
April 24th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
I am having some treatments now that prevent me from being the grammy that I want to be. My daughter and her husband are good and loving parents, so it is’nt a need, just a joy! Breaks my heart a little. Anyway…we could all use some pampering,…Thank you.
April 24th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
I struggle with giving attention equally to my children. I have one that is a bit more difficult and requires more attention at the expense of the other two. Its hard to balance
April 24th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
As a single woman I struggle with the concept that I somehow deserve less consideration in the workplace becuase I don’t have the same responsibilities outside the office. Fist choice of vacation times, being able to come/go as needed, stuff like that.
April 24th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
I struggle with finding time for myself.
April 24th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
Like so many others, as a wife and mother (and full-time out of the home worker) I struggle with having enough time to get everything done… and with prioritizing.
rlm2496[at]yahoo[dot]com
April 24th, 2008 at 5:08 pm
I struggle with trying to get everything done that needs to be done.
My blog is http://www.ourfullhouse.blogspot.com
manyblessing@gmail.com
April 24th, 2008 at 7:29 pm
i struggle with self esteem.. i feel like i’m just not worth it
April 24th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
I am struggling to find my place. I am seven months pregnant and I just lost my job because a major part of the business was sold off. (Timing is everything, right?!) I have had a job since I was fifteen. I worked through high school and college. Now, I’m 30 and after waiting until I was in a good place in my life, we decided to have a baby. I am struggling because I am used to contributing finacially to our family and now I am unable to do that. I have started to do more around the house so I feel like I am doing “my share”,. Being this pregnant doesn’t make housework easy. My husband tries to convince me that I don’t have anything to prove, but I am struggling with the whole thing.
April 24th, 2008 at 8:07 pm
I struggle with guilt…in many areas, but namely in motherhood. It’s something I’m praying I will be released from. The only good thing that comes out of it is a ton of self-motivation!! Thanks so much for the giveaway! ( meg.wilson@gmail.com )
April 24th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
I’m divorced so I struggle with finances. It’s hard on the kids because I need to work full time and yet still have little left over to pay for things they need.
April 24th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
Being single, and a mom, I find it a struggle locating suitable men to date!
Most of them are bad influences that I don’t want my kids around lol 
April 24th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
As a wife and homeschool mom, I struggle with keeping the house clean and organized consistently
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serving_theKingofkings(at)yahoo(dot)com
April 25th, 2008 at 1:29 am
I sometimes struggle with my health. turning 50 is not all its cracked up to be. It is hard to stay active when everything creaks and groans. thnx for a great giveaway
April 25th, 2008 at 1:45 am
I’d love to win this great prize package! As a mother, I often struggle with the quality time needed with my kids. With six children, it can be hard to give the undivided attention needed to all.
April 25th, 2008 at 9:13 am
Something I struggle with as both a wife and mother of two kids under the age of 5 is trying to find time for myself. I sure could use some pampering. Wonderul contest!
cherierj at yahoo dot com
April 25th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
As a SAHM who also homeschools her children I struggle with all matters of pampering
I can usually be found in casual clothes and a pony tail. I think my biggest problem is my feet I get the dry heels so badly especially this time of year when it’s sandal wearing time.
Please include me in your drawing
Thanks
~Amy
April 25th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
I am a single woman and the one thing I struggle with is people asking me “When are you going to get married?”. Yeah, my family is very old fashioned and I have struggled enough with failed relationships that I don’t like to be reminded of my single life. I hope I meet my Mr. Right soon!!!
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