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What Comfort Means to Me

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How I Get Comfortable

Hey Ladies! We can all relate to not always feeling awesome “that time of the month.” It can come on when you least expect it, leaving you feeling cranky and uncomfortable. And in my case, acne ridden and bloated.

It’s such a bummer to feel junky. Luckily, there are things that you can do to make yourself feel better.

When the cramps and grumpiness get to be too much, I write myself a prescription… for COMFORT!

How I Get Comfortable

The most important thing I need is my comfy chair. It’s just roomy enough to fit a pillow behind my back. The next must-have is a cozy blanket. Being able to snuggle up is essential. If I really want to treat myself, I also brighten up my nook with some fresh flowers. Even the most inexpensive flowers make me feel cheerier.

The next item on my list is very important: chocolate. I don’t think calories count during this time of the month! Enjoying a nice box of chocolates always makes me feel good. If you’re going to munch chocolate, you need some fun magazines to read too. I like to kick back with a few of my faves.

I also like to light to a candle to set the mood for relaxation. The fun part is, I embellish the candle myself. And doing a crafty project can also be a great way to get my mind off of what’s going on in my body!

How to Make a Plain Candle Pretty

Transform a plain candle into a pretty one!

Supplies: Plain candle, Mod Podge, Paper Napkin, small sharp scissors and a paintbrush.

Candle 1

Step 1: Carefully cut the shapes you like out of the napkin.

Candle 2

Step 2: If it’s a nicer napkin, it may have two layers. Separate the top and bottom layers.

Candle 3

Step 3: Lightly brush the back of the paper shapes with Mod Podge and place on candle.

Candle 4

Step 4: Cover the empty areas with cutouts.

Candle 5

Step 5: Do another layer of Mod Podge on top of the shapes.

Candle 6

Voila! You have a pretty calendar to enjoy.

Transform a plain candle into a pretty one!

Now you have a lovely candle to enjoy! And you got your mind off of that “business” for a while. I promise that if you follow my prescription for comfort (comfy chair, cozy blanket, flowers, chocolate, magazines AND a crafty project/pretty candle) you will feel better during that time of the month!

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  1. Elena says

    August 11, 2014 at 9:25 am

    I pamper myself by taking hot bath

    Reply
  2. Elena says

    August 11, 2014 at 9:26 am

    I pamper myself by taking hot bath with bubbles

    Reply
  3. Elena says

    August 11, 2014 at 9:28 am

    https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/498868321320570880

    Reply
  4. courtney b says

    August 11, 2014 at 10:41 am

    i take a hot bath with lots of bubbles and a glass of red wine oh and a good book!

    Reply
  5. courtney b says

    August 11, 2014 at 10:42 am

    tweet

    https://twitter.com/MeandBells/status/498886703151849473

    Reply
  6. latanya says

    August 11, 2014 at 12:51 pm

    I take a bubble bath and read a book

    Reply
  7. latanya says

    August 11, 2014 at 12:52 pm

    https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/498919479087464448

    Reply
  8. heather says

    August 11, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    I pamper myself by taking a bubble bath.

    Reply
  9. Nicole D says

    August 11, 2014 at 4:42 pm

    I like to pamper myself by taking a day at the beach and laying out in the sun. Very relaxing.

    Reply
  10. Nicole D says

    August 11, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    tweeted–https://twitter.com/lil_lady_dz/status/498977865275162624

    Reply
  11. Mami2jcn says

    August 11, 2014 at 5:54 pm

    I take a bath and have a Mindy Project binge watching session on Hulu.

    Reply
  12. Mami2jcn says

    August 11, 2014 at 5:56 pm

    tweet-https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/498996240420716546

    Reply
  13. Kelly D says

    August 11, 2014 at 6:15 pm

    I use nice lotions and soaps to pamper myself, and I drink coffee!

    Reply
  14. Kelly D says

    August 11, 2014 at 6:16 pm

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/Kellydinpa/status/499001376903819264

    Reply
  15. Natalie says

    August 11, 2014 at 7:32 pm

    I tweeted under username @yarbr012: https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/499015106848890880.

    Reply
  16. Natalie says

    August 11, 2014 at 7:33 pm

    I pamper myself by going on long bikerides.

    Reply
  17. Madeline says

    August 12, 2014 at 6:51 pm

    I pamper myself by getting up early to exercise, and then rewarding myself with 15 minutes of reading a great book and drinking a yummy cup of coffee.

    Reply
  18. Madeline says

    August 12, 2014 at 7:00 pm

    Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/499374762410668032

    Reply
  19. Leslie @ House on the Way says

    August 13, 2014 at 6:48 am

    What a great idea for a candle! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  20. Barrie says

    August 13, 2014 at 12:14 pm

    I love this idea, and I’m going to try it! I usually pamper myself with a lot of the same things you listed, but I’d probably add a nap to my list!

    Reply
  21. Cynthia C says

    August 13, 2014 at 2:21 pm

    Sometimes I curl up on the couch with a comforter and the remote.

    Reply
  22. Cynthia C says

    August 13, 2014 at 2:23 pm

    Tweet
    https://twitter.com/clc408/status/499667303181471744

    Reply
  23. Nicole Millheim says

    August 13, 2014 at 10:09 pm

    I love to take sudsy and scented baths with scented candles. gets me back to new in no time

    Reply
  24. D Schmidt says

    August 14, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    I pamper myself by taking 15 minutes to myself to drink a cup of tea, paint my nails and catch up online.

    Reply
  25. D Schmidt says

    August 14, 2014 at 1:26 pm

    Tweeted
    https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/500014483666767872

    Reply
  26. Mrs. Sarah Coller says

    August 15, 2014 at 7:24 am

    https://twitter.com/hopenevryseason/status/500286682676346880

    Reply
  27. Mrs. Sarah Coller says

    August 15, 2014 at 7:25 am

    I love to relax with sweet tea, popcorn, and a light and fun novel. That’s comforting to me!

    Reply
  28. Meegan says

    August 15, 2014 at 1:52 pm

    Beautiful new look, Malia. Love the colorful napkin. It looks great.

    Reply
  29. anna pry says

    August 16, 2014 at 6:19 pm

    i pamper myself by giving myself a pedicure and bubble bath [email protected]

    Reply
  30. anna pry says

    August 16, 2014 at 6:19 pm

    I tweeted: https://twitter.com/thepryfamily5/status/500801040522825729 [email protected]

    Reply
  31. Erika says

    August 16, 2014 at 7:26 pm

    I don’t get a chance to pamper myself often, but going *anywhere* solo, grabbing a drink from Starbucks, or getting a back rub would all be wonderful. :)

    chambanachik(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  32. Amy S says

    August 17, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    I give myself DIY facials once/week. :-)

    Reply
  33. Jessie C. says

    August 17, 2014 at 8:19 pm

    I wear my favorite dress, something pretty to feel good and pamper myself.

    Reply
  34. Jessie C. says

    August 17, 2014 at 8:20 pm

    -https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/501206184972779521

    Reply
  35. Julie says

    August 18, 2014 at 10:57 am

    I could go for a piece of that chocolate, Malia! I love this candle so much. The colors are awesome. Going to share on my FB page today…thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
    • Malia says

      August 19, 2014 at 6:18 am

      Thanks so much Julie!

      Reply
  36. mysweetiepiepie says

    August 21, 2014 at 9:37 am

    I pamper myself with a nice, long hot bath and a good book.

    Reply
  37. Ashley H says

    August 21, 2014 at 11:30 am

    I give myself a pedicure.

    Reply
  38. Kimmy Ripley says

    August 21, 2014 at 11:37 am

    I really enjoy pampering myself with a glass of wine by the bonfire at night. Wine really helps me to relax and unwind after a long day.

    Reply
  39. Rebecca says

    August 22, 2014 at 6:58 pm

    I take a long, hot bath a couple of times a week.

    Reply
  40. Tina M says

    August 24, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    i go to the spa and get a Starbucks coffee!

    Reply
  41. Tina M says

    August 24, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/503629919058788352

    Reply
  42. Robin Wilson says

    August 25, 2014 at 7:21 am

    Entry #1
    I pamper myself with a mani/pedi including extended massages!

    Reply
  43. Cassandra Smith says

    August 26, 2014 at 6:01 am

    I LOVE dOing my nails and hair when I have time

    Reply
  44. Mary M. says

    August 26, 2014 at 6:22 am

    I pamper myself by sitting in my recliner and drinking a glass a iced tea.

    Reply
  45. rachel says

    August 26, 2014 at 8:33 am

    I go to the mall by myself!

    Reply
  46. adina says

    August 26, 2014 at 5:20 pm

    a cup of coffee and a good book!

    Reply
  47. Becky Weber says

    August 27, 2014 at 7:28 pm

    I pamper myself with a tall glass of iced tea and a good book.

    Reply
  48. Kristen says

    August 27, 2014 at 11:24 pm

    I get in some comfy PJs and watch TV.

    Reply
  49. Kristen says

    August 27, 2014 at 11:27 pm

    tweeted
    https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/504877786280906752

    Reply
  50. Elle says

    August 28, 2014 at 2:59 pm

    I love to relax with a nice, warm bath and a good book or good music.

    Reply
  51. Elle says

    August 28, 2014 at 2:59 pm

    Tweet: https://twitter.com/PrettyHotPink6/status/505112473725186048

    Reply
  52. steven weber says

    August 28, 2014 at 3:00 pm

    I like to pamper myself with a day at the spa.

    Reply
  53. SandyN says

    August 29, 2014 at 5:11 pm

    Drink coffee and read a good book!

    Reply
  54. sandra says

    August 31, 2014 at 2:10 pm

    I try to escape for some me time at the gym

    Reply
  55. Gina M says

    September 4, 2014 at 8:04 pm

    I pamper myself by taking a bubble bath and lighting candles.

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  56. Gina M says

    September 4, 2014 at 8:06 pm

    tweet–https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/507726425072599040

    Reply
  57. Susan Smith says

    September 5, 2014 at 10:10 am

    I pamper myself by taking a bubble bath, while listening to music and reading a good book

    Reply
  58. Susan Smith says

    September 5, 2014 at 10:12 am

    https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/507939182166409216

    Reply
  59. maria cantu says

    September 7, 2014 at 6:07 pm

    With a hot bath.

    Reply
  60. Erica Best says

    September 8, 2014 at 9:15 am

    i love to put the fire place on the tv and read a good book

    Reply
  61. Erica Best says

    September 8, 2014 at 9:15 am

    https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/509011343387529216

    Reply
  62. Kerry says

    September 8, 2014 at 6:04 pm

    I pamper myself at the hair salon every 6 weeks:)

    Reply
  63. Kerry says

    September 8, 2014 at 6:30 pm

    tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/509151775815782400

    Reply
  64. Lisa Brown says

    September 9, 2014 at 2:11 pm

    I like to pamper myself by taking a ling hot bath at least once a week.

    Reply
  65. Lisa Brown says

    September 9, 2014 at 2:12 pm

    https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/509449147934470144

    Reply
  66. WHITNEY says

    September 9, 2014 at 7:18 pm

    I pamper myself by getting a pedicure.

    Reply
  67. WHITNEY says

    September 9, 2014 at 7:18 pm

    Tweet — https://twitter.com/electricstar/status/509526228907593728

    Reply
  68. Betty C says

    September 10, 2014 at 12:32 am

    I like to pamper myself with a nice hot bath, take a nap in the tub, let the water cool down and then refill with more hot water. A good book is a must (if I can stay awake).

    Reply
  69. Betty C says

    September 10, 2014 at 12:33 am

    Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/509605372244787200

    Reply
  70. angie says

    September 10, 2014 at 7:14 am

    I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/509704687470510080

    Reply
  71. Ellie W says

    September 10, 2014 at 12:22 pm

    I pamper myself with a hot bubble bath and a good book.

    Reply
  72. Ellie W says

    September 10, 2014 at 12:22 pm

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/509783854924980224

    Reply
  73. Tabathia B says

    September 10, 2014 at 6:47 pm

    I will read some of my favorite books over again

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  74. Tabathia B says

    September 10, 2014 at 6:52 pm

    tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/509880636824248320

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  75. Amanda Sakovitz says

    September 11, 2014 at 5:09 am

    I like to get manicures!

    Reply
  76. Amanda Sakovitz says

    September 11, 2014 at 5:09 am

    https://twitter.com/aes529/status/510037395392450561

    Reply
  77. Sarah L says

    September 11, 2014 at 12:52 pm

    I pamper myself by getting a massage every other week.
    Thanks for the contest.

    Reply
  78. Thomas Murphy says

    September 11, 2014 at 12:54 pm

    I pamper myself by going out to a nice dinner.

    Reply
  79. Thomas Murphy says

    September 11, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/510154790471753729

    Reply
  80. Sarah L says

    September 11, 2014 at 1:17 pm

    https://twitter.com/slehan/status/510154909552246784

    Reply
  81. Wanda McHenry says

    September 11, 2014 at 6:36 pm

    I pamper myself with relaxing music, a bubble bath and a glass of wine.

    Reply
  82. Wanda McHenry says

    September 11, 2014 at 6:37 pm

    tweet: https://twitter.com/myfolly/status/510240687648821248

    Reply
  83. Debbie B says

    September 11, 2014 at 7:39 pm

    i pamper myself by relaxing with a good book or listening to music

    Reply
  84. Debbie B says

    September 11, 2014 at 7:41 pm

    i posted a tweet:

    https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/510256489588461569

    Reply

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