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What helps you juggle work and family? What's your favorite quick stress reducer? Have you found a way to squeeze in some 'me' time into your busy schedule? Share your tips!

Hi moms! Just to share with you, here is a stress reducer I use almost daily since this summer : it's a single app for iOS devices but is really a smart idea! Just like your mood lamp except you can bring it anywhere. I use to relax with it, my children love it, and you can even use it as a nightlight ! This is the 'lifesaver' part, it helped me more than once with children when not at home. I wish app developers have more often such good stuff to offer ! Enjoy and have a good day, Lili”

Posted by lili2009 on 27th September 2012

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my lifesaver has been HANDS-FREE BREAST PUMPING. I use the BustiBand (www.bustiband.com). I've used a breast-pump with all 3 of my kids and hated the fact that I couldn't do much else but sit on the couch and hold the silly things on. I started using the BustiBand and now I can put on my make-up, do my hair, read a book, get on the computer, make phone calls, I've even chopped veggies once (while pumping!). If you pump, be sure to use some sort of "hands-free" product. It will really make your life easier!!

by petdocmom on 6th December 2010

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I set designed a schedule for all that I have to do in a day and actually put myself on it! So everything has a time slot and I try my very best to stay with in those guidelines. Some days it works great others not so much but it is worth a try!

by Veg Mom on 15th December 2010

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my "me time" is limited... however i make it a point to fill the tub up with bubbles, light some candles & relax once the baby is asleep... i call it "pamper mommy time"! i also agree w/jessicaXs, sometimes having a drink is nice to

by dakotasmommy on 23rd December 2010

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My big lifesaver is having a glass of red wine with dinner or right after. Having a drink that no one else in my house likes, let alone can have! reminds me that there are somethings that are just for me!

by JessicaXs on 21st November 2010

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Traveling for business? Take digital pictures of your packed luggage (open and closed), leave the images on your camera, leave a copy at home (or on your computer), and put the prints with your passport and tickets. If your bag is lost or any item is missing, you have picture-perfect evidence to show officials -- and may even get your stuff back.

by Lylah M. Alphonse on 20th August 2008

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my favorite stress reducer is either cooking or working out... depending on the day ive had! on the HORRIBLE days, i can turn on my ipod & hit the gym to "run away" and on the less stressful days, getting in my kitchen & cooking is a place i can go & no one bothers me

by dakotasmommy on 23rd December 2010

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My biggest daily lifesaver is making the school lunches at night. As big a pain as it is to make myself do it, I'm always so grateful that it's already done while I'm getting four kids ready for school in the morning.

by jengray on 22nd December 2010

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Create a reading "nook" in an empty room or secluded corner of the house. Use a screen or furniture to create a feeling of separation if needs be. All you need is a comfy old armchair and a reading lamp. Even a few minutes a day in your nook curled up with a book will recharge you. It's an easy and free way to build a tiny bit more "you time" into your day.

by Diane on 13th November 2008

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Dab a little teething gel (like Ambusol or Orajel or the generic equivalent) on a mosquito bite or bee sting to "take the itch away" -- the lidocaine in the gel numbs the skin the same way it numbs the gums.

by Lylah M. Alphonse on 10th June 2008

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