Between going to work every day, caring for kids, managing a household and everything else that fills our lives these days, no wonder we can feel overwhelmed sometimes! I know that there are days when all I want is to sit back and relax with a good book and instead I end up cleaning, paying bills or doing some other less enjoyable task. But as important as those tasks are, it’s just as important to take time to enjoy the simple pleasures of life!
Ivory understands how important the simple moments are. The soap with a formula that’s 99.4% pure knows that things don’t have to be complicated to be wonderful! And to help Canadians slow down and enjoy life a little more, the company asked author and life coach France Hutchinson to share some of her tips for embracing the simple moments:
- Take a moment this week to celebrate with your children, your spouse, and most importantly, have fun: We often wait for a special occasion to get together and celebrate. Take a moment to celebrate your successes and enjoyable moments, and to thank the people around you who have a positive impact on your life. See how your tension and minor worries disappear.
- Give a hug to your friends and family: To love and feel appreciated makes our heart happy. A hug is productive when we hold the other person in our arms and our breathing is slow and deep. Practice your hugs while breathing deeply, you will notice a feeling of calm and happiness comes over you.
- Take two minutes to dance, jump and move your body – every hour: A sedentary lifestyle makes our body and our mind sluggish. Every hour, take the time to stand up, stretch and walk a little faster. This will awaken the quality of your consciousness.
- While washing your face with Ivory soap in the morning, smile and tell yourself that you feel wonderful and you are beautiful: A smile has a ripple effect. A smile has a ripple effect. When you smile at people, it brightens their day as well as yours.
- Remove the word “no” from your vocabulary – say yes to three people today: Be receptive to positive vibes; say yes to three people today. For example, because of your job you have been putting off lunch with a close friend, say yes to lunch today. Take a moment to read your favourite novel, say yes when your child asks you to play ball. Take 30 minutes to savour the pleasure of sharing a moment with a loved one. Say YES!
Of course, one of the best chances to enjoy a simple moment is during that rushed morning shower, and doing so is easy with the four fabulous scents of the new Ivory Body Washes: Original, Aloe, Lavender and Water Lily. I had a chance to test out these body washes for myself and with no heavy dyes or perfumes, they really are a simple and pleasurable way to start the day! The Original variety was especially appealing; it had a slight ocean-fresh scent that made it a great choice for me or for my hubby!
To help you enjoy some simple moments of your own, Ivory is very generously offering one lucky Mommy Kat and Kids reader an incredible prize pack containing eight bottles (two of each variety) of Ivory Body Wash and a bath pouf! To enter to win, just leave a blog comment about your favourite simple moment in a day. And don’t forget to check out the Ivory Facebook page to learn about new promotions and get more fabulous tips about taking back simple moments from Ivory!
I loved the relaxing light scents of the Ivory body wash and I really enjoyed the reminder that taking time for the simple things is just as important as taking time for the complicated jobs that try to steal all our time! After all, some of the most important simple moments don’t really take any time at all; giving a loved one a hug is quick and easy, but that positive energy that results will have you feeling better all day! So why not kick back, relax, set those bills aside for a few minutes and enjoy a simple moment of your own?
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My favourite simple moment of the day is getting up before my kids and enjoying my coffee before everyone wakes up.
My favorite simple moment of the day is when I get home from going to class, I get into bed and read a library book.
my favorite simple moment in the day is being up before everyone and enjoying a quiet cup of tea
My favorite simple moment of the day is laying in bed for an extra 10 minutes with my honey, when I wake up. Simple things like that make a great start to my day;)
i like spending time with my cat.
Going on the computer with my cup of coffee when I first get up.
Sitting on my deck in the morning with a cup of coffee and the sun on my face
my first cup of coffee while everyone else is sleeping
My favorite simple moment is also sipping coffee before my kids & husband wake up.
My favorite simple moment of the day is when I actually sleep and wake up refreshed and ready for coffee and my day.
My favorite is my after supper coffee that i have with hubby. so peaceful
My simple moment of the day is the peaceful time between me getting home from work and having to pick my cherub up from school.
My simple moment in the day: having a cup of coffee first thing in the morning…when it is still very quiet in the house.
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Simple time is having a nice hot bubble bath and not having anyone interrupt me.
My favorite moment is a walk around the neighborhood with my husband.
Sipping coffee in the morning and just relaxing
My favorite part of the day is after I bath my kids, and we snuggle up and read books together!
My favourite simple moment is early morning. I enjoy a cup of coffee and savour the quiet before I start the day.
Enjoying my tea on our patio while listening to the birds.
Love waking up to the birds singing and the sun shining.
My cup of joe when I wake up while the kids are still sleeping.
Reading in the morning while the kids are still asleep.
My favourite simple moment in the day is taking my shower in the morning! That’s the only moment that I can have some time alone and feel refreshing
I love having a hot bubble bath in the evening
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My favourite simple moment of the day is just taking some time to put my feet up and do some deep breathing exercises
I like that moment when I sit down with my first cup of coffee (and my cat) before all of the mayhem starts!
When i put my kids down for their afternoon nap and I slowly make my way to my bed to do the same
My favorite simple moment is taking a shower and enjoying the quiet.
after everybody else in bed and I walk through the house
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First thing in the morning. My son is asleep, hubby gone to work and I have a cup of coffee while booting up my computer!
Reading a book and drinking a latte
I love when I get the chance to relax in a nice hot bubble bath, just me and my book!
dalleykt at live dot ca
When my child goes to bed and my husband and I have time to laugh and talk!
jessicaahays at hotmail dot com
My favourite simple moment in the day is in the evening when all is quiet and I can enjoy a cup of tea!
my fave simple moment of the day is getting up in the morning when everyone is still sleeping.
My favourite simple moment is waking up next to my little girl in the morning.
watching our 4 month old daughter wake up without crying.
My favorite simple moment is when my dog jumps on the bed and smothers me with kisses to wake me up.
My favorite simple moment of the day is after I push snooze–I know I’ll have to get up, but not yet.
relaxing in the bathtub after the kids r in bed
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my fav simple moment of the day is enjoying Iced Tea on the deck and listening to Nature
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My simple moment comes after everyone is in bed and I sit with my Kindle to read and fall asleep.
My favorite simple moment of the day is after supper when I sit down with a cup of coffee..
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Enjoy the simple moments, like a hug and a kiss from your puppy.
The first cup of coffee wile reading the paper.
My favorite moment of the day is when I enjoy my morning coffee out on the front porch before I start my days work. sewitupjulie@gmail.com
I love the time after the kids have finally gone to sleep.
Walking my dogs, waking up to my kids smiling or (now) weeding my (newly planted) garden, yah!!!
bedtime with the kids
I love my quiet time in the morning when I have coffee and read my email.