Hair Care Tips for Mums

In a running life of a mum there is minimal time left to take care of yourself. And when you are a Single mother, its seems like impossible to have that personal time you want for yourself. As not only you are running around like a machine whole day but when kids are asleep and you have some time, then either its too late to go out or there is no one to keep an eye on sleeping kid for a little bit, when you can run out and quickly get your hair done from a next door hair saloon. I know, I have been there and even till now I struggle with my hair. I have come out with some easy  tips for mums to make sure your hair care is up to date.

Hair Wash:-  Never wash your hair more then 2 times a week. Our scalp produces natural oil which is the natural way of our body to moisturize our hair. By washing them everyday we loose that natural oil, and instead of doing good we do harm to our hair. If your hair are naturally oily, try using oily hair shampoo as they take control of extra oil without losing the moisture.

Hair Cut:- Get a hair cut every 3 months. If you are growing hair and want them long, then this is the best tip to help them grow fast. Everyday our hair go through heat, dust and UV, this all makes hair go dry/ frizzy at the ends and also end up with split ends. By getting it trim or cut we help the hair to get rid of that unhealthy part and grow even longer.

Shampoo/Conditioner:- If you don't want to spend too much time in fixing your hair and still have a good hair day then invest in some good shampoo and conditioner. Trust me it will make your life much easier. Don't have to spend too much as there are many decent products which are economical to buy and does great care of hair. Like Redken, Pantene, etc. Never leave the shower without applying conditioner to your hair. Conditioner is like moisturizer for hair, just like our skin our hair also needs conditioning as well.

Comb:- Never skip combing your hair, as not only you will end up messy looking hair but also make more damage to them. Combing your hair daily will keep your hair untangled, more manageable and also increase the blood supply of scalp. As when we comb our hair then that motion helps our hair and scalp to have a good massage and as a result our hair gets healthier and longer.

Coconut Oil:- Oiling your hair is one of the traditional method to restore hair growth as well as keep them hydrated. It only takes few minutes and effect are long lasting. Get any brand coconut oil and warm it up in microwave (20 seconds) and massage on hair roots and scalp. Leave it overnight if you can or can just keep it for 15 minutes before washing your hair. You will be surprised with the result and your hair will thank you for that.

Last but not least if you use any hot products in your hair like straightener or curler, then keep their usage minimal or use a proper spray or cream for heat protection before you use it. These are some day to day things which you can do to make sure your hair care is also completed with house chores.

We all have bad hair day and on such days just do a ponytail, put a big smile on your face and kiss your little ones. I can assure you by the time you will kiss your little ones you will forget all about bad hair day and it will brighten up your day.

Mum power... :)

Have a good day..xx

Tips for Shopping day to be an Easy Day

I remember when shopping days were simple, easy and quick. When going to shopping used to be another way to relax and have a great day out. But ever since I have become a mum it seems like I have lost the track of how I thought shopping was supposed to be relaxing?

Now going to shopping is like going around in circles in one isle. Yes of course when your little one is too independent to sit on a pram or a trolley than there is no way out. Even though we mums love our little ones but the truth is all of us hate doing shopping with them, specially when we are in rush and are on strict time schedule. Here are some of the tricks and tips which has worked for me so far. I must mention they don't work everytime but even if they work 6 out of 10 that is good. Right?

Tips to Make Shopping Day an Easy Day with our little ones:-

1. Don't try to be a Super Mum:- Before you get out of the car and grab that trolley, just give a reminder to yourself that you are not a super mum, lol. I know most of us don't even want to think that we are not super mums. But what I have learned from my parenting of last 4 years, that when we try too hard to become a 10/10 mum than somehow we unintentionally start having high expectation from our little one. And in most cases that's the problem. For example, when your little one start giving a tantrum in the middle of the isle, than instead of getting frustrated (as you want to do everything on time/ being a super mum), try giving a cuddle for a minute or two and you will see how your little one will calm down (In most cases).

2. Let Your Little Helpers Help You:- Yes I know we mums are always in rush and letting the little one help could be one more job. No harm giving it a go, specially when you know that bub is going to run here and there in the shop and you will end up following him/her anyway. So give it a shot, ask them to help you. My little girl don't want to sit in the trolley and want to run around in the grocery shop. After many days like this, one day I asked her to help me doing shopping. Not only she helped me but I didn't even had to run after her from one isle to the other, as she was busy finding things I told her to, and I only gave her things which were present in the same isle as me. It was like a hide and seek with grocery. She enjoyed it and so did I. It might have took 5 extra minutes but it saved my 10 minutes to run after her and I didn't got annoyed. Win Win Situation..

3. One Treat Wont Harm Anyone:- We Mums know what is best for our little one. I do not like the idea of giving treats to kids all the time. But on a day when you know that your little one is in a little cranky mood and you cannot skip shopping, you can offer a little treat. You are the best judge what to offer to your bub, in my case my little girl love yoghurt and crackers. So on a day when she is tired or hungry and I have to go shopping urgently, I first go straight to yoghurt and take few pouches for her and give her one by one. And surprisingly usually she do not like to sit on the pram or trolley, but when she knows she will get to eat something she likes she does. When she is enjoying sipping at the yummy yoghurt I finish the quick shop. Not a bad idea huh??

4. Make Shopping a Treasure :- As a mother we know what our kid like to play the most. But shopping could be a fun thing. Try to make it as a treasure island for your bub. Kids have sharp memory, somehow we might forget things we see due to our running life, but amazingly many incidents have happened with my bub that it makes me amaze that how good kids memories are. Take advantage of that. Tel them certain product and ask them to stop you when we reach there. Give them instructions like we have to be together when we find the treasure (item/product). Might not work with every kid, but with an active kid like mine it always help. NO harm giving it go..

5. Ignore People with Grumpy Faces:- Many times I have seen people giving me bad eyes or should I say bad looks in supermarket. Every time it happens I just tell myself that its ok, this is my life and I choose my child's happiness. As long as my child is not hurting anyone or saying something disrespectful I don't have to worry about those grumpy faces. 50% of such people don't have kids themselves, so they have no idea how it is to be with a bub 24/7, so cant expect them to understand. And 30% are amazingly parents, with either really sophisticated calm kids or grown kids. Then comes those 20% beautiful smiles and eyes that says "I understand". Just pay attention to those loving eyes and give a smile back. Always remember you are the role model to your bub, so be a smiley face. SMILE :-)

6. Tel your Bub that You Love Them:- Last but not the least, tell your bub you love them. Amazingly these 4 letter words are very powerful. We as mums love our bubs to moon and back, and often feel how precious they are when they are asleep, I know I feel that too. But somehow we forget to tell them on their face or just take it for granted that they know it. When everything is going wrong and no trick is working and you just want to scream out loud and drop the bags on the floor  or whatever is getting in your mind. Just hold your bub and tell them you love them so much. This is one of those things which magically works in my case, it not only takes my stress away but also calms my little one down. Try It..

These are not super tricks, but something from my experience. It might work might not. As its hard for us, its also hard for our little ones. Never stress too much about future to ruin today. Enjoy your day out with bub, have a good laugh, enjoy their smile and always remember they will never be this age forever. And when they will grow up we will miss it.

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