19 Fun And Relaxing Things For Moms To Do Alone * Nicole Gwen

This post is all about the best things for moms to do alone.

As a mom, you are always busy. You have to do a million things for everyone around you. You put everyone’s needs ahead of your own, and end up with very little time for yourself. All of these things make it easy to feel overwhelmed and burnt out.

I am a mom of two little ones, and I have experienced mom burnout (a few times) which is how I learned the importance of taking time for yourself. Making time to spend time alone and do things you enjoy is one of the best ways to avoid mom burnout.

I am sharing a list of fun and relaxing things for moms to do alone. You can use this list when you need some me-time as a mom. Remember that taking care of yourself is an absolute must, especially when you are a mom. When you take time to practice self-care and do things you enjoy, you will feel better overall.

This post is all about fun and relaxing things for moms to do alone.

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The Best Fun and Relaxing Things For Moms To Do Alone:

1. Watch a show

Catching up on your favorite show is a fun and relaxing way to spend time alone. As moms, we don’t get a lot of time to watch t.v. and if we do get the chance, we are interrupted a million times!

Here are some binge-worthy shows to watch when you are alone:

Young and Hungry
Emily in Paris
Sex Life
Vampire Diaries
Love is Blind
Scandal
You
Ginny and Georgia
Good Girls
Big Little Lies

These shows will keep you entertained during your me-time.

2. Call a friend

Another fun thing to do when you have me-time as a mom is to call or facetime a friend. It can be hard to stay in touch with friends when you have kids, so this is the perfect way to catch up with a friend.

3. Bake and eat your favorite dessert

I love to bake, so whenever I get some time alone I like to put on my headphones and bake chocolate chip cookies. There is something about baking that just feels therapeutic.

4. Read a book

Now that my kids are a little older, I have started reading again, and it reminded me of how much I love reading. If you are also a book lover, this will be a fun and relaxing thing to do in your alone time.

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5. Listen to a podcast

I am kind of new to podcasts, but I am starting to like them more and more. I like to listen to podcasts while going for a walk. Listening to podcasts feel more relaxing than listening to music. Of course, I am obsessed with personal growth and self-development podcasts.

Here are some good podcasts to start listening to if you are also into self-development:

On Purpose with Jay Shetty
Not Your Typical with Katelyn Nolan
The Lavendaire Lifestyle
The BossBabe Podcast
Life with Marianna

6. Watch nostalgic music videos

There is something so fun about watching old music videos from your teen years. This will give you all the nostalgic feelings.

7. Paint

Painting is a fun and relaxing thing to do alone. I recently bought this paint set on Amazon (click to view on Amazon), and it has everything you need to start painting if you don’t have any painting supplies.

8. Watch a movie

Another fun and relaxing thing to do alone is to watch a movie. You can go to a movie theatre or have a movie night at home.

Here are some movie ideas for a movie night at home:

Crazy Stupid Love
Legally Blonde
13 Going On 30
How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days
He’s Just Not That Into You
The Wedding Planner
The Breakup
Home Again
Just Friends
The Other Woman

9. Go shopping

Grab a coffee, and do some shopping (or browse the isles) without someone asking “Are we done yet” every five minutes.

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10. Go out to eat

Eat at your favorite restaurant or go through a drive-through and eat in the car. Just eating in peace will be fun and relaxing.

11. Walk around a park

Walking is good for your mind and body, so the next time you have a moment to yourself go for a walk.

12. Get a mani and pedi

Make an appointment at your favorite salon to get your nails done. You will look and feel good.

13. Have a spa day

Doesn’t a spa day sound so relaxing? Book yourself a facial or massage to treat yourself.

14. Journal

I love writing, and journaling is a good way to get your thoughts and feelings out.

15. Go for a drive

Many people find driving relaxing if you are one of those people, go for a drive and listen to your favorite radio station.

16. Try yoga

Try a relaxing activity like yoga or meditation when you get some time alone. I like to search youtube and use videos as a guide. You may discover something new you like to do.

17. Organize

Organizing can be fun and relaxing if you enjoy it. If you are a mom who loves to organize, this is a good activity to do alone. You can listen to your favorite playlist while organizing to make it more fun.

18. Take a nap

Ok, I can’t be the only mom who appreciates a good nap. Once I had kids, I realized a new love for naps.

19. Watch tik toks or reels

Watching tik toks or reels is a fun thing to do when you are bored and don’t feel like doing much.

I hope this list of me-time ideas inspires you to take some time for yourself, and do something you find joy in. This post was all about fun and relaxing things for moms to do alone.

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