There usually aren’t parenting awards…
I can only imagine THAT red carpet was chosen for its dark color and ability to cover spills and stains.
…but some days, you {and I} DESERVE an award!
- Best mom in a comedy situation
- Best dad in a minivan drama
- Best grandparent in a child-led documentary
Even though we aren’t going to be gathering in fancy outfits to receive golden statues, there is a fun contest for parents going on right now hosted by our partner,
Minute Maid. Â It is “Breakfast with Missy” where you can nominate friends and relatives that are parents who are #doingood to win breakfast with Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin. Â Look below for details on how to enter!
There are simple ways that we can reward ourselves for a job well-done {even if that job was just to get everyone through the day alive}! Â Here are five that I like to practice at my house filled with boys…
Mini-Vacation:  Every night I take a bath.  It is  a lovely, relaxing vacation from real life.  My family knows that no one should disturb bathing mom!  I like to read or watch TV from the tub which makes it a bit of an escape as well.
Special Treat: Â Smoothies are a big treat at my house for everyone, but sometimes I forget to make one for myself. Â My favorite is Minute Maid Orange Juice, a dollop of yogurt and a handful of frozen strawberries. Â Whiz it up in the blender for 30 seconds and you can almost imagine sitting on a beach while sipping.
Mom’s Night Out: Â Planning an informal get-together with a close friend {or friends} is long overdue! Â It doesn’t have to be fancy, but planning to meet without the kids for some adult conversation can give a long-lasting mood lift.
Binge Watching: Â One of my favorite things to do is binge watch TV shows – it is almost like reading a book! Â I never was a big TV watcher until full seasons were available to watch in a row. Â Sneaking into a cozy corner of the house after the kids go to bed to watch some frivolous entertainment can be a well-deserved reward.
Get Playful: Â Because our parenting to-do list can be overwhelming, we often forget the fun of getting to relive childhood through the eyes of our kids. Â Stop the stressing and get down on the floor and play. Â Take a trip to the park and swing alongside your child. Â Whatever your favorite activity was, introduce your kid(s) to it today!
Enter “Breakfast with Missy”
Minute Maid has partnered with four-time Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin to celebrate great parents everywhere. Â Through the #doingood campaign, Minute Maid is reminding parents of all the wonderful things – big and small – they do to make a positive difference in their children’s lives.
Share a photo or video nominating a parent in your life who is #doingood on Twitter, Instagram or on the
MinuteMaid.com website using the #doingoodcontest hashtag for the chance to win breakfast with Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin.
Celebrate the amazing parents in your life by reminding them that they are in fact – #doingood.
A big thanks to Minute Maid for sponsoring this post.  All opinions expressed are my own.  Please find Minute Maid:  @minutemaid on Twitter,  Minute Maid on Facebook,  @minutemiad_us on IGand on  their website.  Follow the #doingood hashtag and enter with the #doingoodcontest hashtag.
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