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Pepperidge Farm® Milano® Cookies, A Little Time for Yourself and a GIVEAWAY

by Jamie
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When I was offered the opportunity to write about Pepperidge Farm® Milano® cookies (love!) I jumped at the chance. Theses fabulous cookies have been a favorite of mine for years. What’s not to love, yes? Then, when I discovered Milano cookies is running a campaign promoting women, the many roles they play and the need they have to take a moment out for themselves…I was all in. Milano Cookies + A Quiet Moment to Oneself = Sign Me Up, sugar.
I know many of you women out there are busy people. I am always so impressed by what I see many of you doing. Caring for your families, building great marriages, making healthy meals, volunteering at the school, filling church callings, supporting friends, bringing home a little bacon… and let’s face it. It can all be overwhelming sometimes! I feel overwhelmed regularly and that’s a fact.
Back some 8 years ago, I found myself with newborn twins (they both had reflux and where on oxygen, mind you), 3 older elementary aged children and a husband busy teaching school full-time, going to grad school and completing an internship in his spare time. Just typing these words gives me a little pit in my stomach. Truly. That was a challenging (and great!) year. One Sunday afternoon during this time, I was able to sneak away and go to Relief Society meeting (a religious class for the women of my church). The lesson only lasted 30 minutes or so and I was so grateful to be able to be out of the house for a bit, and be in the presence of great ladies. During the lesson the teacher encouraged us to take time out for ourselves, and how important it is to do that daily. Hmmmmm. Take time out for ourselves…? I considered my current situation. I thought about my daily activities, my darling and ever so demanding newborns, the spelling tests my older kids needed help with, the piles upon piles laundry and so many other demands. I had never felt more overwhelmed in my life, seriously. I wanted to take time out for myself, but wondered how in the world I could make that happen and not shirk my responsibilities.
There were just so many needs to fill, every second of every day. How could I possibly fit a little time in for myself? Well, I thought. I am planning to brush my teeth everyday…I can at least count on that. And, ladies and gentlemen, let me tell you. I have never had cleaner teeth than in that year. Every day, I would shut my bedroom door, and brush my teeth for 5 luxuriously quite minutes. I would think calm thoughts, stare out the window and relax while my teeth got shiny clean. Now, you might think this sounds ridiculous, but it helped! It honestly did. Those 5 quiet minutes helped me manage the chaos better. It gave me the little boost I needed.
Fast forward 8 years and I find my life’s responsibilities have changed somewhat since those crazy days with newborn twins. I don’t change diapers anymore. I have a house full of teenagers, my oldest will graduate from high school in a few short months and these cute twins of mine go to school during the day.  It’s still busy, oh man it is so busy…and it is going by way too fast.
 
Could I let you in on a little secret? I still feel overwhelmed. I guess that’s just something that comes along with being a mother, wife, sister, friend, blogger, etc… It still helps to take time out for myself. The good news is, I don’t have to count “brushing my teeth for 5 minutes” as one of those time out moments anymore! Thank goodness. Some days I actually carve out 20 minutes to read a book before my kids come barreling through the door after school. It’s luxurious.
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So are these cookies. If you took a little time out of your crazy schedule to munch on a fabulous Milano cookie, perhaps in a nice, quiet, sunny spot, just sitting and thinking calm thoughts, I do believe your life would be happier. Soak up a little time for yourself! You are worth it!

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These Orange Chocolate Cookies are my favorite. I could eat one every day and die a happy woman, truly.

Pepperidge Farms is offering you an opportunity to win $100 Visa Gift Card. All you need do is leave me a comment telling me how you manage to take a little time out for yourself. Can’t wait to read your thoughts on the subject!

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331 comments

Bruce April 25, 2015 - 4:25 pm

Take a nap

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Kathleen April 25, 2015 - 4:55 pm

I take a long hot shower daily.

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Debbie B April 25, 2015 - 7:57 pm Reply
sherri crawford April 25, 2015 - 11:06 pm

i love my long hot baths

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Kerry April 26, 2015 - 9:13 am Reply
Caroline Dodge April 26, 2015 - 12:24 pm

I stay up after everyone has gone to bed, to watch my guilty pleasure shows

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Susan Smith April 26, 2015 - 6:11 pm

I take time for myself by reading with a glass of wine on my deck.

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Susan Smith April 26, 2015 - 6:13 pm Reply
Erica B. April 27, 2015 - 12:24 am

I like to lay in bed and read.

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Richard Hicks April 27, 2015 - 4:57 am

I relax by soaking in a hot tub and listening to music

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Richard Hicks April 27, 2015 - 4:58 am Reply
Ellie Wright April 27, 2015 - 5:46 pm

I like to take a long hot bath and read a cozy mystery. It’s my favorite way to unwind and take a moment to relax and rejuvenate myself.

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Ellie Wright April 27, 2015 - 5:47 pm Reply
Aaron Shapiro April 28, 2015 - 1:06 am

I like to have a smoke and play computer games. Sometimes I’ll read and take a bath/watch a movie. Whatever strikes at the moment. Thanks for the giveaway!

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Carie Squires April 28, 2015 - 5:31 am

I know it sounds crazy, but I love to go for a long run by the river. Love the hundreds of geese, friendly people out doing their thing, and fresh air!

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Aurelie Red April 28, 2015 - 6:21 am

After lunch, I like to make coffee and just read a good book !

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Aurelie Red April 28, 2015 - 6:22 am Reply
Dessa Wade April 28, 2015 - 10:24 am

I love getting pedicures in the massage chairs at the salon.

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Lissa Rogers April 28, 2015 - 10:32 am

I try to spend at least 10 minutes a day in my sewing room or work on some hand sewing while watching TV with my hubby.

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Kathy Pease April 28, 2015 - 11:34 am

I like to sit in my back yard by a fire and have a few cold beers

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Kathy Pease April 28, 2015 - 11:34 am Reply
erica best April 28, 2015 - 11:56 am

I LOVE LISTENING TO A BOOK AND PLAYING CANDY CRUSH

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Carolyn Daley April 28, 2015 - 12:53 pm

If I have the house to myself I like to read, but if others are here I like to watch shows and movies.

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Carolyn Daley April 28, 2015 - 12:54 pm Reply
Sarah L April 28, 2015 - 5:30 pm

I relax in the warm swimming pool and reflect on what I’m thankful for.
Thanks for the contest.

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Crystal Smith April 28, 2015 - 6:21 pm

I always try to take advantage of my drive time to and from work. Sometimes just singing along to the radio is all it takes to feel good and enjoy the little time I have alone.

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WHITNEY April 28, 2015 - 7:56 pm

I take time for myself by getting to bed a bit early each night and watching some TV

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WHITNEY April 28, 2015 - 7:57 pm Reply
Denise L April 28, 2015 - 8:36 pm

My me-time is reading a good book before bed.

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Denise L April 28, 2015 - 8:36 pm Reply
Betty C April 29, 2015 - 12:31 am

I take a nice long bath and read before going to bed.

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Betty C April 29, 2015 - 12:33 am Reply
Kim H April 29, 2015 - 5:54 am

I read or soak in a bath! [email protected]

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Daniel M April 29, 2015 - 9:48 am

only time I get is in bed (alone) pretending to sleep

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April April 29, 2015 - 1:01 pm

I listen to an audiobook on my way home from work and it never fails to dispel any bad moods – this is my few moments of serenity.

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Ed April 29, 2015 - 1:45 pm

I like to bicycle!

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Sarah April 29, 2015 - 3:37 pm

I like to sneak off to my room to read a book

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Cori Westphal April 29, 2015 - 4:00 pm

I like to go for a long walk or run! Alone!

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Jimmy April 29, 2015 - 5:04 pm

I like to listen to music to relax.

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Lisa Voyce April 29, 2015 - 5:17 pm

When I need a moment and can take one, I love to take a hike in the woods. While I am a long distance backpacker and can spends weeks/months out there hiking day in and day out, a hour in the woods can recharge/refresh me.

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Casey Everidge April 29, 2015 - 6:27 pm

i take time for myself bu watching some tv shows

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Casey Everidge April 29, 2015 - 6:30 pm

i take time for myself bu watching some tv shows. -casey

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Annette April 30, 2015 - 12:14 am

I take time for myself each day by enjoying coffee in the morning and a bubble bath in the evening.

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Amanda Sakovitz April 30, 2015 - 4:24 am

I go for a run

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Amanda Sakovitz April 30, 2015 - 4:25 am Reply
Tracey byram April 30, 2015 - 5:45 am

I take time to read to relax me

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