Relax…Relate…Release!

In the words of one of my all time favorite television characters, Whitley Gilbert: “Relax, relate, release! I found out yesterday morning that it was #NationalRelaxationDay…who knew?! But I definitely commemorated the day and did just that…RELAXED! Whenever my hubby has an out-of-town work trip, he comes back with a surprise of appreciation. This time, it was a spa day at OCCO. He didn’t know it was a national holiday for relaxation but it definitely came right on time! To fully enjoy the holiday, I added a few more activities to the itinerary.

First up was a me-time morning workout at a local riverfront trail. The natural beauty coupled with a brisk walk and occasional jog served as a great and healthy way to begin my day. Though I worked up a sweat, the peaceful and serene environment allowed my mind to totally unplug and release.

After an invigorating morning with my morning walk followed by a pamper day at the spa, a delicious and healthy lunch date at Newk’s Eatery with my hubby and baby girl made for a great midday treat.

Ok, ok, ok…you caught me! This was not so healthy but oh so good. I couldn’t help myself but to visit our brand new Duck Donuts location and indulge in this delicious dessert. Did I say delicious?! No…I didn’t eat them all…I totally shared them with the family.
No cooking for me! We enjoyed family dinner at Green Olive Restaurant. Light and delectable meal and kids eat free on Tuesdays…WINNING!

I can relate, it’s not always easy to unplug and relax with so many demands on our time. However, I have found that it is extremely necessary to allocate at least 30 minutes a day for just you. Whether that’s exercising, taking a bubble bath, watching junk TV, dancing, reading a book, or eating something sweet in moderation, they all aid us in replenishing our cup so we have more to pour out to our families, friends, careers and communities.

So, let’s relax, relate and release! I’m always looking for fun downtime activities. Please drop in the comments below what you do to unplug or tag someone that you would like to treat to a delicious dessert. I’m giving away a gift card to Duck Donuts for a half-dozen donuts. They were so good I just had to share!

Until next time, make it great! Xoxo

• The winner will be selected and announced on Friday, August the 18th
• The winner must be a follower of the Little Wife Big Life Facebook, Instagram and/or Twitter page(s) at the time of the drawing
• There is no cash alternative offered
• The winner will be drawn at random and will receive a Duck Donuts gift card for a half dozen donuts (winner will choose their own assortment of donuts and it doesn’t have to be what’s shown in the image)
• The Winner will be asked to provide an email address and full postal address to receive the prize

Happy Relaxing!