Sanity-Saving Objects for the Overworked Parent

Saving your sanity as a parent is a task best suited for things that don’t talk; namely, anything but other people.  OK, we’re just kidding for the most part, but there certainly are some physical things that can’t walk and talk that can help you find that inner peace you’ve been searching for, if even for only a few minutes.  So kick back, unwind, and pretend that you just don’t have any children with any of these items that an overworked parent should not be without.

Bath Robes

Few things are as relaxing to the major muscle groups in your body, as well as to a pounding headache, as a nice hot bath.  If you’re finding it difficult to get just a few minutes to yourself, a long bath is the perfect opportunity, because once you’re behind the bathroom door, even your kids can’t get to you (just be sure another adult or babysitter is watching them while you soak).  To make the exquisite experience last even longer, you should wear a luxury bath robe after getting out of the tub.  Comfortable, classy, and warm, these types of bath robes help you feel like a million bucks, even if you end up eating boxed macaroni and cheese afterward.

Headphones

When the word ‘headphones’ is mentioned, we’re not talking about that flimsy five dollar pair you picked up at Walmart or CVS.  We’re talking about high quality, noise reducing, comfortable to wear headphones.  Listening to your favorite music can be soothing, and sometimes a five minute break to hear your anthem can rouse you enough to keep going, even on a very long, busy day.

The Chair

The title for this section is vaguely described on purpose, mainly because there are no set descriptive characteristics you need have on your favorite chair.  Whatever couch, chair, or beanbag you decide to use is up to you, but whatever one you do select, it should be off-limits to the kids.  That way, when you need to sink into a comfy seat, there isn’t any competition from the kids, and you can restore your peace of mind before the kids restore chaos to your household.

Just Please Stop Calling Me Please!

I wanted to take some time to warn my readers about an issue I have encountered recently. I know that a lot of you sign up for deals and freebies, I wanted to warn you about two Laser removal companies, I am not sure if they are affiliated or two separate companies, but  one of them offers you a chance to win free laser hair removal. Most of the time, like 99% of the time when you enter a giveaway, sweepstakes or contest, you give your phone number and as long as you are not the winner you don’t get contacted. Sure, occasionally you agree to sign up for their newsletter via email.  With American Laser, if you sign up to win they call you over and over again. You never win anything. At least I never have, but I remember being called and called, even though I didn’t win.  My old best friend had laser hair removal so I was interested in it. My aunt does electrolysis, as in she performs the procedure and I hate shaving. 

The other one is Signature Forum, I actually wanted to contact them for another reason and thinking I could use the form to contact them and ask my question, I wasn’t able to. On Thursday, I went out with my son and my friend, there will be a post about that soon, because it was a fun time, we went to the mall and dinner and ran a couple errands. Today is Saturday.  So, in the last three days I received EIGHT calls from Signature Forums. I didn’t answer because I keep my phone on silent and honestly, if you are going to call me eight times in three days you better be related to me by blood or there is a serious emergency. I almost had my friend answer the phone and tell them to stop calling. 

Here is my call log from them:

Thursday October 6, 2011

#1  8:10 am

#2  8:55 am

#3  12:56 pm

#4  4:56 pm

Friday October 7, 2011

#5  8:32 am

#6  12:33 pm

#7  4:33 pm

Saturday October 8. 20011

#8 4:18 pm

They also sent me two emails.  I finally emailed them after the last call saying please stop calling.  I know that I gave the permission to call me, but not to harass me.  They left me a voice mail the first time. I would have called them back if I would have wanted laser, that bad.  I was curious until they called me a million times. Ok it was just eight, but it was seven times too many.

So, be aware when you see something to enter to win a contest for laser removal. I even tried to fill out the form without my phone number because well, I talking on my phone unless you are a good friend of mine is not one of my favorite things to do. I order pizza online so I don’t have to call.

On another note, if you are thinking about going to college or back to school, don’t give them your number unless you want called over and over again. I get that it is their job to call you, but once maybe twice will suffice.  20 calls is really not going to make me want to go to your school more, it is going to annoy me to the point where I don’t want anything to do with that place.  I watched and read something online about how people give out the number 867-5309 for this very reason, of course that wouldn’t work if you were entering a contest. I remember growing up 867-5309 was a real number. I think it was Pizza Hut.

My philosophy most of the time is if I don’t recognize the number I won’t answer it, unless I know someone is planning on calling me. They can leave me a message if it is important.

Direct Buy Membership

Direct Buy is a service that many people have heard of, but do not really know much about. Direct Buy is a company that has been saving people money on some of the largest purchases of a home. A Direct buy membership is all you need to get started and this is something that can help you to get all of the things you need for your home.

You can use your membership to help you with a new home, or an existing home etc., to help you get all of the things you need for a discounted price. You will have access to many of the major brands. You will also be able to purchase these top brands at the dealer’s price. This can be very different than going into a store and paying for the mark up. With this service you are eliminating the middle man and buying straight from the source.

At Direct buy, you can choose from products like appliances, hardwood flooring, cabinets, and more. This can help you to find many of the things you need for your home without overspending for these items. You will have many resources to look at and this can help to provide you with ideas and you will also have many different manufactures at your fingertips. This will allow you to do everything you need in one spot. You will not have to drive from store to store looking for the things you need. This can help you to save time and time is something that many people need more of.

Obtaining a Direct buy membership is also very easy. You will be able to provide some basic information and you can begin using your membership right away. This can make it very easy to get your membership started you will be able to transform your home right away and this is a very easy way to get your home updated and in a condition that you will love when complete.

You can take full advantage of a free day pass and this can give you a rare, inside look into what this Direct Buy membership can do for you. When you use this pass, you will be able to really check out all of the benefits and this can help you decide if this is a company that you would be interested in working with further. You can also use this time to sign up and become a true member.