Summer is tough on single parents. But I have some ideas for how to have some fun!
It happens every summer.
50% of my kids are gone which means 50% of my heart is gone too.
The two little ones leave for several weeks to stay with their dad and I'm at home, trying not to freak out about it.
Sound familiar?
It's rough when you're a single parent sharing custody. Oh who am I kidding, it's rough being a parent in general! But if you've ever had to take your heart out of you chest and trust it to the person you probably trust least in the world, that's what it feels like every summer.
I know that's dramatic, but it's a level of anxiety I never expected until the first time it happened.
However, when they go, I've learned to make it a point to get out of the house and have new experiences. Taking advantage of the "me time" instead of wallowing at home, missing them. Not only does it make the time go by faster, I end up having a little bit of fun.
The question I run into every time however, is what is there to do?
My ideal mom-cation would be to travel somewhere great, hang out on a beach, maybe accrue some international flight miles. But alas, I'm not dripping with gold, especially after the year we've had. But I came up with some great ideas you can check out locally that will get you out of the house and make you feel like a real person again!
1. Axe Throwing - The first time I heard of this was when Penny Reid did a YouTube video about it. Since that video, I've wanted to try it. So I did! Y'all, it doesn't sound like much fun. Who wants to throw an axe against a wall for an hour? But once you get going, it's a great time with friends. And for us competitive types, it's just the right amount of challenge!
2. Escape Room - This is on my list to do this summer. There are all different levels and all different scary settings. The goal is to follow the clues, like a murder mystery except with a time limit. We had our reservation last week but had to cancel last minute. We're rescheduling soon and I can't wait!!
3. Spa Day - Sounds pricey, I know. But stay with me. A friend tipped me off to this trick. If you book one service, JUST ONE, you are allowed to use all the amenities at the spa. So I did a little digging and as it turns out, you can schedule a manicure/pedi, or a facial, or a massage for a decent price. Upon looking further, my local spa wants to me arrive 15 minutes early so I can get into a fluffy robe and slippers and have a beverage before my service begins! That sounds fancy and right up my alley.
4. Go On A Hike - I can almost guarantee if you do a Google search on a local hiking trail, you'll find one. They're everywhere! It may just be a short path, or it may be through lots of woods to a waterfall, but it'll get you outside, get you moving, and the fresh air will do your body, and your heart, some good.
5. Online Dating - Yes, yes, I know. This sounds PAINFUL. Trust me. I know first hand. But why not go out to drinks or dinner with some stranger anyway? (Safely of course.) The best that can happen is you find your one and only. The worst is you have an interesting story to tell your friends of that time you had a terrible date. Or you could end up with a new friend like I did. We aren't a love match, but we enjoy chatting and hanging out as two single people who are bored and want to have some fun.
Here's my challenge to you (I'm going to challenge myself, too, don't worry) - while the kids are gone this summer, schedule one thing a week to get you out of the house and maybe even out on the town.
Pieces of your heart might be with your ex, but it's okay to take advantage of this rest time. Not just physically, but mentally. We'll be whole new people when those kiddos get home!
~
Matter of Time is Less than TWO WEEKS AWAY
I can't wait for you to read Kade and Nicole's story. Here's a small preview:
Walking backward, Nicole leads me by my waistband to my bedroom. Not that she needs to keep ahold of me. I’d follow her no matter what, but I’m glad she did. There is something wildly sexy by her guiding me around with her hand on my fly.
I’ll have to explore that thought later, maybe when I’m not about to have sex for the first time.
“Where do you think those condoms are?”
I point to my nightstand, completely incapable of forming sentences at this point.
She finds them quickly, immediately scanning the package like she read my mind about the expiration date issue. By the quirk of her eyebrow, I can only assume they’re still good.
“Well,” she tosses the package on the bed. “Looks like we can have as much or as little fun as you want. What do you want, Kade?”
I swallow hard and croak out, “You.”
Did you catch that? We've got a VIRGIN HERO! You don't want to miss this.
Pre Order Matter of Time on These Major Retailers
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Nook: http://bit.ly/3nMwIUn
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Amazon US: https://amzn.to/39BofhE
Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/3nHFGlJ
Amazon AU: http://amzn.to/38JVgcE
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/2XT7dqd
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If you're looking for a fun summer read, look no further than the Charitable Endeavors series!
These witty romcoms are packed with good romance and good times.
And for the FIRST TIME EVER, they're available on all major retailers. So grab them up and enjoy on your downtime!
Switch Stance
Apple Books: https://apple.co/3vLaIhB
Kobo: https://bit.ly/3uOqzug
Nook: https://bit.ly/3g7lJ6f
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2WQpWAV
Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2F53j3w
Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/2ubmiEt
Amazon AU: https://amzn.to/2TGQc2O
Audible: http://bit.ly/Switch_Stance
iTunes: http://apple.co/3sRGjfF
Ear Candy
Apple Books: https://apple.co/3g3x1Z5
Kobo: https://bit.ly/3fNgvgV
Nook: https://bit.ly/3caz6Bx
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2taqlAD
Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Gdiwm1
Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/2GsmKpi
Amazon AU: https://amzn.to/2UNODfd
Audible: https://amzn.to/2ts2pvD
iTunes: http://apple.co/3qk9yWR
Model Behavior
Apple Books: https://apple.co/2SOEZxm
Kobo: https://bit.ly/3vPIiTI
Nook: https://bit.ly/3fOhsFT
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2BH8aGW
Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2BQuCND
Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/2pjrfMy
Amazon AU: https://amzn.to/341dotd
Audible: https://amzn.to/361EvF7
iTunes: http://apple.co/3qkL5R6
Better than the Book
Apple Books: https://apple.co/2RZS7Qo
Kobo: https://bit.ly/2S66Adr
Nook: https://bit.ly/3fLGUMg
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Fh1xgi
Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/37Hd84x
Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/2tsgv0c
Amazon AU: https://amzn.to/36qRfG7
Audible: https://adbl.co/3nER8Qu
iTunes: http://apple.co/3blGtWG
~
A lot of people have asked what app I use to work out at home:
One of them is the KSFit app by the AMAZING Kira Stokes!
Her workouts are packed with all kind of goodness and she's so much fun. It's like working out with a girlfriend every time I turn it on.
There's a 7-day free trial so you can look around and try it. I even have a link for you so you don't have to go looking for it. Enjoy!
https://app.kirastokes.com/?rfsn=5712...
~
Stay cool in this heat!
💜M.E.
50% of my kids are gone which means 50% of my heart is gone too.
The two little ones leave for several weeks to stay with their dad and I'm at home, trying not to freak out about it.
Sound familiar?
It's rough when you're a single parent sharing custody. Oh who am I kidding, it's rough being a parent in general! But if you've ever had to take your heart out of you chest and trust it to the person you probably trust least in the world, that's what it feels like every summer.
I know that's dramatic, but it's a level of anxiety I never expected until the first time it happened.
However, when they go, I've learned to make it a point to get out of the house and have new experiences. Taking advantage of the "me time" instead of wallowing at home, missing them. Not only does it make the time go by faster, I end up having a little bit of fun.
The question I run into every time however, is what is there to do?
My ideal mom-cation would be to travel somewhere great, hang out on a beach, maybe accrue some international flight miles. But alas, I'm not dripping with gold, especially after the year we've had. But I came up with some great ideas you can check out locally that will get you out of the house and make you feel like a real person again!
1. Axe Throwing - The first time I heard of this was when Penny Reid did a YouTube video about it. Since that video, I've wanted to try it. So I did! Y'all, it doesn't sound like much fun. Who wants to throw an axe against a wall for an hour? But once you get going, it's a great time with friends. And for us competitive types, it's just the right amount of challenge!
2. Escape Room - This is on my list to do this summer. There are all different levels and all different scary settings. The goal is to follow the clues, like a murder mystery except with a time limit. We had our reservation last week but had to cancel last minute. We're rescheduling soon and I can't wait!!
3. Spa Day - Sounds pricey, I know. But stay with me. A friend tipped me off to this trick. If you book one service, JUST ONE, you are allowed to use all the amenities at the spa. So I did a little digging and as it turns out, you can schedule a manicure/pedi, or a facial, or a massage for a decent price. Upon looking further, my local spa wants to me arrive 15 minutes early so I can get into a fluffy robe and slippers and have a beverage before my service begins! That sounds fancy and right up my alley.
4. Go On A Hike - I can almost guarantee if you do a Google search on a local hiking trail, you'll find one. They're everywhere! It may just be a short path, or it may be through lots of woods to a waterfall, but it'll get you outside, get you moving, and the fresh air will do your body, and your heart, some good.
5. Online Dating - Yes, yes, I know. This sounds PAINFUL. Trust me. I know first hand. But why not go out to drinks or dinner with some stranger anyway? (Safely of course.) The best that can happen is you find your one and only. The worst is you have an interesting story to tell your friends of that time you had a terrible date. Or you could end up with a new friend like I did. We aren't a love match, but we enjoy chatting and hanging out as two single people who are bored and want to have some fun.
Here's my challenge to you (I'm going to challenge myself, too, don't worry) - while the kids are gone this summer, schedule one thing a week to get you out of the house and maybe even out on the town.
Pieces of your heart might be with your ex, but it's okay to take advantage of this rest time. Not just physically, but mentally. We'll be whole new people when those kiddos get home!
~
Matter of Time is Less than TWO WEEKS AWAY
I can't wait for you to read Kade and Nicole's story. Here's a small preview:
Walking backward, Nicole leads me by my waistband to my bedroom. Not that she needs to keep ahold of me. I’d follow her no matter what, but I’m glad she did. There is something wildly sexy by her guiding me around with her hand on my fly.
I’ll have to explore that thought later, maybe when I’m not about to have sex for the first time.
“Where do you think those condoms are?”
I point to my nightstand, completely incapable of forming sentences at this point.
She finds them quickly, immediately scanning the package like she read my mind about the expiration date issue. By the quirk of her eyebrow, I can only assume they’re still good.
“Well,” she tosses the package on the bed. “Looks like we can have as much or as little fun as you want. What do you want, Kade?”
I swallow hard and croak out, “You.”
Did you catch that? We've got a VIRGIN HERO! You don't want to miss this.
Pre Order Matter of Time on These Major Retailers
Apple Books: http://apple.co/3qlP1AY
Nook: http://bit.ly/3nMwIUn
Kobo: http://bit.ly/3suIXIM
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/39BofhE
Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/3nHFGlJ
Amazon AU: http://amzn.to/38JVgcE
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/2XT7dqd
~
Are you a blogger or bookstagrammer?
Do you enjoy reading and reviewing books?
Do you like helping authors get the word out about their books?
Then join our team!
Matter of Time releases July 8, so sign up today!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...
~
If you're looking for a fun summer read, look no further than the Charitable Endeavors series!
These witty romcoms are packed with good romance and good times.
And for the FIRST TIME EVER, they're available on all major retailers. So grab them up and enjoy on your downtime!
Switch Stance
Apple Books: https://apple.co/3vLaIhB
Kobo: https://bit.ly/3uOqzug
Nook: https://bit.ly/3g7lJ6f
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2WQpWAV
Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2F53j3w
Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/2ubmiEt
Amazon AU: https://amzn.to/2TGQc2O
Audible: http://bit.ly/Switch_Stance
iTunes: http://apple.co/3sRGjfF
Ear Candy
Apple Books: https://apple.co/3g3x1Z5
Kobo: https://bit.ly/3fNgvgV
Nook: https://bit.ly/3caz6Bx
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2taqlAD
Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Gdiwm1
Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/2GsmKpi
Amazon AU: https://amzn.to/2UNODfd
Audible: https://amzn.to/2ts2pvD
iTunes: http://apple.co/3qk9yWR
Model Behavior
Apple Books: https://apple.co/2SOEZxm
Kobo: https://bit.ly/3vPIiTI
Nook: https://bit.ly/3fOhsFT
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2BH8aGW
Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2BQuCND
Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/2pjrfMy
Amazon AU: https://amzn.to/341dotd
Audible: https://amzn.to/361EvF7
iTunes: http://apple.co/3qkL5R6
Better than the Book
Apple Books: https://apple.co/2RZS7Qo
Kobo: https://bit.ly/2S66Adr
Nook: https://bit.ly/3fLGUMg
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Fh1xgi
Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/37Hd84x
Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/2tsgv0c
Amazon AU: https://amzn.to/36qRfG7
Audible: https://adbl.co/3nER8Qu
iTunes: http://apple.co/3blGtWG
~
A lot of people have asked what app I use to work out at home:
One of them is the KSFit app by the AMAZING Kira Stokes!
Her workouts are packed with all kind of goodness and she's so much fun. It's like working out with a girlfriend every time I turn it on.
There's a 7-day free trial so you can look around and try it. I even have a link for you so you don't have to go looking for it. Enjoy!
https://app.kirastokes.com/?rfsn=5712...
~
Stay cool in this heat!
💜M.E.
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