Wednesday's Word With: Sherry

Sherry, a mother of a one-year-old boy, takes care of her mother on a daily basis. "There is a sense of obligation when taking care of your parents. They took care of their children, and children must take care of their parents," Sherry, of Maine, said. Sherry teaches part time at her local community college.


Busymom: Please introduce yourself.

Sherry: I am Sherry, married to my best friend. I have a beautiful boy. I am a college instructor. I have just started taking care of my mother who is in her 80s on a daily basis.

Busymom: How do you keep track of your schedule?

Sherry: Without my husband's help, I wouldn't be able to keep my schedule straight. He helps whenever, I request it. I keep track of my schedule by writing in a day planner.

Busymom: You are a wife, a mother, an instructor, and a care giver. How do you find time for yourself to avoid being burnt-out or stressed?

Sherry: My husband tries to give me at least one entire day to myself. So, I usually save that day for pampering myself. I use spa products at least once per week. I use moisturizers and lotions on a daily basis. I love candles as well!

Busymom: What kind of advice would you like to give to other busy mothers?

Sherry: It is ok to ask for help. Don't feel shy.

Busymom: Thanks for interviewing with us!

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Monday's Spotlight: Jing Jang Creme

Question: I am looking for a moisturizer that is made of organic ingredients. Does Allizon.com carry a that type of product?

Answer: Many products found at Allizon.com are of natural or organic ingredients. An excellent product to get is Jing Jang Crème. It is every beauty maven's miracle must-have. It's all-organic skin transforming properties will heal even the driest skin, relieve post-bikini waxing redness and add a luminescence to tired skin. Jing Jang Creme's organic ingredients include Calendula flowers, essential oils and beeswax. Jing Jang Creme, featured in People Magazine and on the Today Show can be found at http://www.allizon.com/.

Monday's Spotlight: Help me feel like I am on Vacation

Question: This Christmas break I cannot go away for a short vacation. I was wondering if Allizon.com has a product that allows me to vacation at home, feel as if I was on vacation.

Answer: At Allizon.com, you can find many beautiful products that allows you to feel as if you are on vacation. A product that you may want to consider is Malie Natural Soy Candles Pikake. These candles have Hawaiian scents that will nourish your soul. Other products to consider would be candles, lotions and gels, which are available at http://www.allizon.com.

Wednesday's Word With: Lama

Lama, of Florida, is a stay at home mom with four children, ages 2-8. She also homeschools two of her children. Lama's husband works full time outside the home. When her husband is home, he divides the parenting duties and roles with Lama.

Busymom: Please introduce yourself.

Lama: My name is Lama. I am a stay at home mom with four children. I homeschool my oldest two children. The youngest two children join their older siblings when it is time for homeschooling because they love to pretend they are big and go to school.

Busymom: How do you manage to have time for yourself since the children are with you everyday?

Lama: We have a routine or a schedule. I write down our schedule on a big poster board for the children and myself to read and follow. I have a personal day planner where I record appointments, deadlines and reminders. The children are expected to help update the family calendar as well with their own tasks and projects.

Busymom: How long do is a homeschooling day?

Lama: It ranges between six to seven hours per day. I give them a lot of hands-on learning, so it goes by quickly. Often once in awhile, we will go past six to seven hours. After that, the older children will keep the younger children occupied while have about five to 10 minutes of "Me Time." Then I will supervise as I cook and complete last minute tasks. When my husband comes home, he will usually play or read a story with the children, allowing me to have one or two hours by myself.

Busymom: What do you do with the one or two hours?

Lama: I will read a book in my bedroom and light a candle or two, or take a nice hot bath or shower using my favorite gels and moisturizers.

Busymom: What kind of advice would you like to give to other busy moms?

Lama: It is hard for women to accept help from others because they may not do it the we like. That needs to change because by us doing many things, we are taking precious time from ourselves. Don't be afraid to delegate.

Lama relies on organization skills to help run her home smoothly. Great products to help strengthen the organizational skills would be MomAgenda or The Kitchen Folio. She also uses candles, bath gels and moisturizers to help relax and prep her for what to come. You can find top quality bath gels and moisturizers at http://www.allizon.com/.

Thursday's Treasures: Pikake Jasmine Spa Sampler

Sometimes, there are days when you don't feel like doing anything despite having a million things to do. You just want to do something luxurious for yourself. You just want to pamper yourself.

Try the Pikake Jasmine Spa Sampler found at Allizon.com. Bundled in a sheer elegant, chiffon bag, the Spa Sampler includes Body Lotion and French-Milled Soap. The fragrance is Pikake Jasmine. Here you can moisturize your skin and enjoy the soft scent.

You will enjoy it so much that you will more than likely be buying extras to give away as gifts!

The softly scented Sampler, along with other great products, can be found at http://www.allizon.com/.