It’s funny how seemingly odd things in one household become very normal things in another. Having always been comfortable behind a mic, I step out from behind my laptop often now for TV segments locally on Global Regina and CTV Regina, as well as speaking engagements, commercial filming and more. Some days I’m up early, applying make-up and dressed to go out the door by 7:30 AM like many mothers do except that in my case most days I’m getting up with the kids at that time, shlepping around in my pajamas and robe and perhaps washing my hair that morning, depending on the day.
On those early mornings, my kids (11, 8 and 4) simply know that “mom has TV”, said as casual as if they were saying, “Mom drinks coffee.” It’s no big deal to them, this is the life we live and I love our new normal.
Truth be told, I love those mornings. I get to do my hair, take my time applying full makeup, and dress up (a typical day is yoga pants, a ponytail, and a quick powder, eyeliner and gloss.) I get to share whatever I’m currently writing about on the blog with a wider audience in my province. Sidenote: I also get a morning off making school lunches and doing the school drop off, there are many perks!
I feel better with my makeup done, my hair done, and when I’m wearing a great outfit. The point isn’t missed here that wearing yoga pants and t-shirts everyday can bring a person down. If you look good you feel good, right? In contrast, of course, make sure you’re lookin’ good for yourself, moms, because that’s the only person any of us have time to worry about impressing, right?
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To win this prize package with a total value of $85, use the form below and enter by sharing your thoughts on glamming it up – do you find you feel better when you have the time to do it?
Disclosure: I am a P&Gmom/mamanP&G. As part of my affiliation with this group I receive products and special access to P&G events and opportunities. The opinions on this blog are my own.
I love glamming it up and feel great when I do it.
I do feel much better when I have time to glam myself up. I feel pretty.
i don’t get the opportunity to glam up often (ever). It would feel so good to be able to look in the mirror, and be at my best. Thanks for a chance to win these marvelous products (my daughter would steal them from right under my nose, i know).
I absolutely feel good when I feel better about my looks. So a lil dab of makeup goes a long way.
When you look good you feel good! Glamming it up from head to toe makes you feel even better!
I tend to be a minimalist when it comes to makeup, but love to put a little extra on when it’s time to get glam. I’d really like to learn how to do my eyes. Right now they’re lucky if they get a smidge of shadow!
I only get glammed up once in awhile! 🙂
Agreed 100% – even just mascara, lipstick, and a nice top makes a huge difference in confidence. And good hair of course! 🙂
I do feel better when I “glam it up” and do my hair and put some make up on beyond my usual foundation. I feel more confident when I take time to dress up etc.
I for sure find I have more confidence when I glam up
Definitely! I cannot start my day without mascara .. that is a necessity for me. Anything more than that is considered “glamming it up” by my definition.. and I feel 100% better about myself when I take that effort. I am so glad when I make the time!
L.O.V.E this article!!!! Yes I do have feel better with my makeup done, my hair done, and when I’m wearing a great outfit! I’m still me regardless of how I dress…however it all to easy to stop self love….the make up, the hair done and wearing a great outfit for me is about self care/self love.
Thank-you for reminding me to look my best…as well as its ok to wear yoga pants now and then.
Can’t wait to glam up!!!!
I don’t usually glam myself up too much but I definitely feel better when I do!
I wear makeup every day now, but never lip products….I feel ‘overdone’ if I wear lipstick, too big of a change, gotta glam it up a bit and take the plunge…..
I find even if I am just staying at home I feel better once my hair and makeup are done. I skip the mascara and eyeliner for everyday but put the rest of my makeup on each morning.
When I get the opportunity to put on some make up, even if it is just some BB cream and mascara, it makes me feel so much better about myself. Totally worth the time 🙂
I love glamming it up, But only get to do it every so often. Sometimes hubby just picks a night to surprise me & take me out for an evening just cause!
I don’t get the chance to “glam” it up that often but when I do I love it and yes do feel much better. Just getting my hair done makes a difference.
Even if I’m not going out, a little makeup makes me feel better.
I do feel better, it brightens my face and I think knocks off a few years.
I don’t know if I feel better glammed up but I certainly look better
I love glamming it up! it doesnt happen near enough. sure i put on make up to go to work, but its not the same. i just throw on some foundation and mascara and off i go. but when hubby and I are going out or im going out with the girls, I love glamming myself up.
When I have the time, i like glamming it up a bit as it does give me a little boost of self-confidence and makes me feel pretty. Although i feel pretty without makeup too, but for special occasions it’s nice to get glam!
I love glamming it up once in awhile! it makes me feel good.
Getting glammed up always makes me feel great. I sometimes forget just how uplifting it can be!
I always feel great when I have the chance to glam up!
Glamming up definitely makes me feel better, but I have to admit that I don’t do it nearly often enough.
When there’s time it’s so worth it! It really can change the whole day!
Glamming up once in a while does make me feel good
I do feel better, but I rarely do it
I usually do not have time to glam it up very often but when I do it makes me feel great. When I do wear it I like to take my time and enjoy myself while getting ready, good music, a glass of wine and some time to myself. I always feel good when I feel like I look good.
I 100% do feel better with a little make up on!
Glamming it up makes me feel like a new woman! Being a single mom, theres not much time to do so, but when I get the chance it is amazing!
I feel a lot better when I have my hair and make up done.
I definitely look better when I glam up and usually I feel better too
You have it right, I feel much better about myself when I get dressed up, do my hair, and apply the makeup, but that hardly ever happens anymore because I just don’t go anywhere, there is no sense on getting all dolled up to do housework, and yes it can bring a person down. I think if I win this contest I am going to make a habit of getting dolled up once a week, just so I feel better about myself!!
I definitely feel a boost of confidence when I’m dressed up!
Love to glam up makes me feel alive and fresh ready to go out and take the world by storm!
Yes I do like to glam it up and do feel better.
I do feel better when I take the time 🙂
I feel so much better about myself when I glam up, my whole outlook changes.
I rarely glam it up anymore but I definitely feel better when I do.
I love glamming it up
I do feel better when I’m glammed up.
I don’t get glammed up very often but I do feel great when I do. I just got back from a trip to Vegas and I got to get glammed up a few times.
I always feel better after getting glammed up. I work from home too and it’s so easy to just not care. But then fedex and ups shows up and they’re wondering ‘is this woman homeless?, why does she look like she slept in her clothes?’
Glamming up is good for you.
While I don’t have much time these days, I do enjoy how I feel when I’m dressed up and feeling as though I look good! I’m really not a make/up kind of girl, but just washing and styling my hair makes me feel like a million dollars these days!! And as my hubby says, happy mum & wife, happy kids & life!! ??
I do. I like to see myself in the mirror and think it’s a good day.
That said, coffee goes a long ways too.
I always feel better when I have time to take care of myself which is rarely , thanks for the giveaway
I always feel more confident when I glam up and feel positive. I don’t feel as productive when I don’t put any effort into my appearance.
I actually do. It always seems to surprise me. LOL
I love how it gives me more self esteem – which I need !
I love glamming it up! I always allow myself extra time to glam.
I don’t glam up to often but when I do it feels great
I’ll admit it, I Really hate to put a lot of stuff on my face. Particularly foundation. It must be from years of dance recitals and competitions! But I totally agree that now in my more “Mature” age, sometimes I need a little help to even out the skin. And yep, some days I just want to look extra special. I however never know which primer, foundation or powder/bronzer to use. So I think I’ll stick with one line and try the Cover Girl Trublend ! Thanks for some suggestions. Now if I can only apply it gingerly and not like I’m 12 yrs old going onstage! LOL
My thoughts on glamming it up, maybe a few times a year usually i just do a light blush and eye liner.
I feel real good when I take the time to do it up right.
I do feel better when I actually ‘glam up’ but I don’t do it often and when I do I feel like I probably don’t do it right either. Eyeliner is a must every day though
I know my girlfriend feels better when she has time to glam it up, I try to give her a chance to get away from the kids so can do that.
It always feel good to get dressed up and glam up. I don’t do it much anymore but feels good when I get the opportunity to do so.
I don’t glam up often but when I do it feels great.
I don’t do it that often but it does feel good to do it once in awhile. Some nice products in this prize.
I don`t glam it up very often,,but when I do,it do make me feel a lot better !
Yes. I love putting on makeup. It makes me feel a lot better and confident.
I rarely have time to glam it up but when I do I feel like a million bucks. I have a gala on Saturday for international women’s day this coming weekend and I can’t wait to get glammed up!
I LOVE investing time in myself, using my creams and putting on makeup and doing my hair! It’s important for me to look my best most days, and going that extra mile to “glam it up” is always fun- as long as my kids are away for the night, otherwise I’m just doing the things to them that I wish I could do on myself!
Yes i enjoy it when there is an event or something to go to.
I don’t do it a lot in teh moring and when I do my daughters says “your so pretty”. Is hould do it more often!
Yes I feel better with more time for sure!
I don’t get much chance to get glammed up but it is a nice feeling when I do.
I love getting glammed up! The occasions to do so are few and far between but that makes it more special.
I always feel better about myself and more confident when I glam it up! It doesn’t happen very often!
I love getting glammed up and always accomplish it if I’m going out!
I think I feel better when I glam it up.
LOVE GLAMMIMG
I do feel better – it’s just hard to manage around both kids!
I feel beautiful when I’m glammed up but I only get glammed up for special occasions because I’m usually just at home. But it makes me feel awesome when I take my time to do it properly.
It definitely makes me feel better!
I feel better and have more self-confidence when I glam it up!!!
I definitely feel better when I glam it up. And I always find time LOL which usually makes me late. Ooops! I actually find the process of getting ready calming.
I rarely have the time to Glam it up. With 3 littles 3 and under, I just don’t get much me time. ANd when I do, I’m not usually that happy with the results. :s I’ve never been very good at doing my hair or makeup.
I do feel better when I put on makeup
I do feel better. I try to glam up everyday:) I do my hair everyday and wear makeup too everyday. Why not?
When I put on eyeliner and mascara and earings – I feel 100% more confident!
I don’t do it often, as I’m not very good at it. The few times I’ve paid someone to glam me up it has felt good!
I’ll be honest and say I don’t glam up. never have. wonder what i would look like if i did….
I need to add definition to my pale, round face to look not washed out, especially in winter. I try to glam up a bit for work and definitely if I am going anywhere with fluorescent or LED lighting!
Oh yes, I feel much more confident when I glam up
I’VE never been centered around my looks or cared what others thought of me, and I tend to only do lip gloss and mascara these days (and nothing for work due to what I do ). I think if you can only look on the surface and don’t want to take the time to see whats underneath, then you prob arent worth my time LOL ..I’m old…there are more important things in life then to worry about sagging boobs or perfect cat eye liner
I used to glam up alot but now it is mostly just when I go out or on occasions. But I do love to glam up!
I do feel better when I glam it up. It gives me a great lift!
I don’t glam it up as I am not good at applying makeup and look more goofy than glam lol. I would love these quality make up products as I’m sure I would look better with professional products and would love to learn to apply them. 🙂
I don’t often glam it up, but when I do it feels great!
I definitely feel better when I glam it up! I just don’t do it often enough!
I’m very laid back and don’t always know HOW to glam it up so I love it when someone else does it for me. I can do the basics though and I always feel better
Always better to have time to glam up. Need time to correct mistakes.
Yes, more time is better
I love to glam it up! I feel more confident and comfortable when I have time to put on makeup, style my hair and dress a little nicer.
Yes definitely! I feel so much better when I glam it up! I just get more of a happy feeling and feel more attractive and pretty.
A killer pair of shoes & some extra bronzer always put me in a good mood!
I feel amazing when I have the time to glam it up , doesn’t happen too often though
I feel better when Im glammed up!
I always feel just a little better, a little prettier when I get up and “do my face”. It makes me feel better about myself throughout the day.
I used to wear makeup & do my hair every day for work but since I’ve become a SAHM I’ve fallen into the pony/yoga pants trap. I definitely feel better about myself when I take the time to do my hair/makeup & wear a nice outfit.
I don’t do it frequently but I feel better when I do.
I LOVE to glam myself up! I always feel better about myself
I find that when I have a bad day slamming up makes me feel better.
Love glamming up! Definitely feel more sexy when I am!
I definitely feel better when I have time to glam it up, but with the little ones I find it hard to make time.
It always feels good to be able to glam it up once in a while. I enjoy it even more during the dreary winter months.
I don’t glam up often, but when I do I feel amazing! 🙂
I always feel better when I glam up 🙂 just wish I had more reasons to do it.
I do feel better, just don’t have many occasions to do it
I definitely feel better about myself when I have the time to dress up and do my makeup nicely.
I feel better when I do my hair and put some make up on
They are lovely products that make me look better and definitely feel better about myself.It’s awesome
to take a little pride in our appearance and these products make a girl feel really pretty.Thanks so much
for the great giveaway!! #PGmom and #PGmomGiveaway.
I definitely feel better when I glam it up, even if it’s just a swipe of red lipstick.
Glamming it up definitely makes me feel better!! 🙂
It feels good to glam it up once in a while. I rarely ever get glammed up, but when I do it feels nice. 🙂
I do find I feel more confident and proud when I am glammed up
I only do it on special occasions but i do notice I have more confidence
I rarely do it, but feel much more confident when I do.
I do not do it often but I feel more confident and sexier when I do
LOVE GLAMMING IT UP 🙂 Its the whole taking the make up off after i dont love 😉
It’s nice to to do so once in awhile- having the time is even better.
When I do I find it does make me happy
I feel so much better when I glam it up
I always appreciate glam
Taking some glam time before we get out, makes me feel great!
I don’t blame it up very often but when I do it feels good
Glam not blame (auto correct)
Makeup is like a creative outlet for me, I love doing it 🙂
I always feel better when I glam up, but I am usually too lazy to do so lol. Just makes the look that much nicer when I do do it because it’s not a look that hubby sees often lol.
I would love to be able to glam it up
I always feel better when there is time to straighten my hair!
I love glamming it up..it Does make me feel better!
I hardly get to glam it up, small town with only a walmart to walk to lol.
But when I do, it increases my self esteem because all those small pimples and insecurities are covered better.
I’m pretty lazy, I love my sleep so if I have to be somewhere early I’m a lipgloss & mascara only kinda gal! On days when I want to look fantastic I start about two hours early so I have time to shower, dry my hair, put contacts in, chose an outfit, do my face, switch handbags & get ready at my own pace. I add an extra half-hour if I’m curling or straightening my hair. lol, so glam for me doesn’t happen all that often, 2-3 times a week max!
I love to “glam up” and I do feel much better. It tends to be a weekend thing for me. It is alot of fun. Going and getting my hair done is a favourite activity for me.
It doesn’t happen often, but it’s fun to get glammed up. I feel better on a daily basis when I can take the time for the basics, even if I’m not going anywhere!
If I’m feeling down it’s a go-to pick-me-up!
I only get glammed up once in awhile!