Ramblings of a Revolutionary

Yeah, pretty much how I be feelin' when I don't take time for myself.   It's a little after 11pm, and the house is mostly quiet.  I sooo look forward to this time every night.  If I've learned anything in motherhood, it's that mama has gotta take time for herself--or she'll become an enraged, resentful psycho.  Having some kid-free time at night and in the morning is one of the ways I have learned to take care of myself.  In order to really enjoy this time though, I have to tell my guilt to SHUT UP.  Just because I'm a stay-at-home-mom, doesn't mean that I don't need down time. All moms, I repeat: ALL MOMS, you need time for yourself.  You have to take care of yourself.  If you don't, you'll end up like Cranky the dino over there.  And that's not good.  Your family will be happier if you're happy.  Some of the ways I like to take care of myself are pretty simple.  Some cost a little...

If you just want the recipe, skip down a bit...I like to blab :) If your family is anything like mine, some sort of pasta is on the menu weekly.  Pasta is delicious, most kids like it, it's fairly easy to make, and best of all--it's budget friendly and there are almost always leftovers. You could choose from the canned/jarred variety of sauces available on the shelves of your local grocers-- but let's have some real talk here-- once you've made your own sauce, the store bought preservative type is nothing in comparison. PLUS! It' extra high in sugar and fat.  Tomato sauce alone with your own spices and herbs added, is much healthier and yummier. Now, I'm not saying that it's all bad, some of the sauces that line the grocery store shelves are fairly good, and some are also healthy.  But, unless I'm in a huge hurry,  I like to make my own sauce.  It costs less and tastes better  :) ...