S/O Moms who look put together

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Anonymous wrote:To the moms who look put together, fashionable, and in shape all the time: How much time do you devote to shopping, gym, getting hair and nails done, etc.? How do you manage to fit it in with work and a family? I think it is important to maintain your physical appearance and look good, but it can be exhausting at times!

I have four kids and work full time.

Shopping: I generally go shopping for myself once a year. I am not a growing child so I am never growing out of things and rarely so rough on my clothes. But about once a year, I need either new shoes or a new dress or a couple of pairs of jeans, or a new swimsuit.
Working out: 4-6 times a week.
Hair: I get my hair trimmed about every 3 or 4 months.
Nails: I don't get manicures, unless a friend invites me and it's a socializing thing. I get pedicures about once every two or three months? Mostly I use one of my DD's bottles of nail polish and just do my toes at home. I leave my fingernails bare.

I work from home so am lucky to pretty much make my own hours, aside from meeting with clients. I bring my two youngest kids to yoga with me a lot. If they don't want to do yoga, they sit in the lobby and read/do homework. I'll go swim laps during their swim class often.

You don't work full time. You are cheating your employer and it might be time card fraud. You can't watch kids and work full time it's illegal.

Very odd response, do you know something the rest of us don't? And What is with the illegal comment at the end?

[Anonymous]

I love shopping, getting my hair done and working out. So it's not that hard for me to do any of the above.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:To the moms who look put together, fashionable, and in shape all the time: How much time do you devote to shopping, gym, getting hair and nails done, etc.? How do you manage to fit it in with work and a family? I think it is important to maintain your physical appearance and look good, but it can be exhausting at times!

I have four kids and work full time.

Shopping: I generally go shopping for myself once a year. I am not a growing child so I am never growing out of things and rarely so rough on my clothes. But about once a year, I need either new shoes or a new dress or a couple of pairs of jeans, or a new swimsuit.
Working out: 4-6 times a week.
Hair: I get my hair trimmed about every 3 or 4 months.
Nails: I don't get manicures, unless a friend invites me and it's a socializing thing. I get pedicures about once every two or three months? Mostly I use one of my DD's bottles of nail polish and just do my toes at home. I leave my fingernails bare.

I work from home so am lucky to pretty much make my own hours, aside from meeting with clients. I bring my two youngest kids to yoga with me a lot. If they don't want to do yoga, they sit in the lobby and read/do homework. I'll go swim laps during their swim class often.

You don't work full time. You are cheating your employer and it might be time card fraud. You can't watch kids and work full time it's illegal.

Very odd response, do you know something the rest of us don't? And What is with the illegal comment at the end?

Yeah, that was a super odd comment. She could own her own business, too, and not have an employer.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm curious about those "5am workout" moms. Would you generally be considered an overachiever (you went to a top school, have a great, prestigious career, etc) or are you just ambitious in your workouts? What drives you to get up at 5am to workout when you could just sleep in like the rest of us?

Fear of being dumped or cheated on.
Fear of being fat.
Insecurity.
Vanity.

I'd have to agree with this.

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It's obvious to everyone but them.

Haha--whoa, crazy vicious people. Simmer down! There's also something called a "morning person." And for others, working out feels great and makes their whole day better.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I'm curious about those "5am workout" moms. Would you generally be considered an overachiever (you went to a top school, have a great, prestigious career, etc) or are you just ambitious in your workouts? What drives you to get up at 5am to workout when you could just sleep in like the rest of us?

Fear of being dumped or cheated on.
Fear of being fat.
Insecurity.
Vanity.

I'd have to agree with this.

+1
It's obvious to everyone but them.

Haha--whoa, crazy vicious people. Simmer down! There's also something called a "morning person." And for others, working out feels great and makes their whole day better.

Yes, but their response was much more about them and really not about the people who exercise.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm curious about those "5am workout" moms. Would you generally be considered an overachiever (you went to a top school, have a great, prestigious career, etc) or are you just ambitious in your workouts? What drives you to get up at 5am to workout when you could just sleep in like the rest of us?

Fear of being dumped or cheated on.
Fear of being fat.
Insecurity.
Vanity.

I'd have to agree with this.

+1
It's obvious to everyone but them.

I went to a top school and have a prestigious career, and there's no way in hell you'd catch me working out at 5 am. I don't think it's an overachiever thing. Pretty sure it's an insecurity thing.

[Anonymous]

Favorite activity of insecure women: Hate on other women who are accomplishing more than them. Happens every single time, so predictable.

I don't even need to open a thread and read through it to know what the end result will be, basically some bitter bitch exposing herself as usual.

[Anonymous]

Shopping - average one new piece of clothing / 2 months. Buy 1 new pair of shoes and get at least one pair repaired each year.
Gym - none. I'll walk around the neighborhood when it'snice out but mmostly just watch my diet. I'm on the skinnier side and I think that's also due to genetics.
I bite my nails so i dont use polish, and paint my toenails myself in the summer.
Hair - it's long and straight so it's pretty easy to maintian. I do like to put it up sometimes and that takes less than 10 minutes. Sometimes I curl it and that will take 30 minutes.
I think the trick to looking put together is in my clothes. I like simple clothes with a little added detail... like buttons on the shoulder, or side shirt zipper as an example. I dont wear anything trendy or flashy and like classic clothes. I also wont wear anything, sweaters for example, that start to look old. I always try to buy favric that holds well over time. Sometimes, i wish i was more adventurous with the clothes i pick, but ive learned to stick with what i know works for me. I wish i learned this earlier because it would have saved me money from buying the wrong things and days where i didnt look so " put together."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Favorite activity of insecure women: Hate on other women who are accomplishing more than them. Happens every single time, so predictable.

I don't even need to open a thread and read through it to know what the end result will be, basically some bitter bitch exposing herself as usual.

Don't forget that every thread has to involve some woman bragging about how awesome she is and how easy it is for her.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Favorite activity of insecure women: Hate on other women who are accomplishing more than them. Happens every single time, so predictable.

I don't even need to open a thread and read through it to know what the end result will be, basically some bitter bitch exposing herself as usual.

Don't forget that every thread has to involve some woman bragging about how awesome she is and how easy it is for her.

I'm really not getting why people are hating on the 5am workout women. So they get up early to work out- who cares? I work out Saturday mornings, and several times during the week at lunchtime or in the evenings. I have no jealousy of someone who gets up early to do it. I choose to do it at other times. It makes me feel better to exercise, if you don't want to exercise then just own it rather than hurling insults.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Favorite activity of insecure women: Hate on other women who are accomplishing more than them. Happens every single time, so predictable.

I don't even need to open a thread and read through it to know what the end result will be, basically some bitter bitch exposing herself as usual.

Don't forget that every thread has to involve some woman bragging about how awesome she is and how easy it is for her.

I'm really not getting why people are hating on the 5am workout women. So they get up early to work out- who cares? I work out Saturday mornings, and several times during the week at lunchtime or in the evenings. I have no jealousy of someone who gets up early to do it. I choose to do it at other times. It makes me feel better to exercise, if you don't want to exercise then just own it rather than hurling insults.

Insecurity. Isn't it obvious? Whenever ANYONE is doing something good in their life, the vocal minority underbelly of this site pounce on it in an attempt to make themselves feel better.

Someone who does not exercise and it OK with that, does not take the time to make a nasty comment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm a 45 year old SAHM of four, ages 15 to 7.

I have a great hairstylist. I go every 7 weeks or so for trim/highlight/color. I like changing my hairstyle and do...bangs, layrs, long, short, lighter, darker, I do it all.

I whiten my teeth with pro trays several times a year.

I work out at home on a treadmill 4-5 times a week. I am petite with curves and really have to spend some time shopping for flattering clothes that fit properly and proportionately and are age appropriate.

I'm a bargain hunter and am always on the hunt for great looking fashionable clothes that I can wear every day. Shop mostly at target, tj maxx and thrift stores. I own nothing precious and like updating my wardrobe with necklaces from charming Charlie's, for instance. Same with shoes. I'll buy several pairs of trendy shoes (flats and heels and sandals) from Payless and count on wearing these one season.

I always wear some makeup and style my hair. More time means more makeup and more hairstyling time. I am fast...even today, racing off to church, I spent maybe ten minutes drying and styling my hair, period.

You are me. Where do you find nice (looking, but not too pricey) flattering clothes?

[Anonymous]

I like to look attractive first for me, and then as a reflection of my DH and our family. It is normal to put in a little effort. We take care of our children, pets, houses, autos, yard, clothing, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I like to look attractive first for me, and then as a reflection of my DH and our family. It is normal to put in a little effort. We take care of our children, pets, houses, autos, yard, clothing, etc.

You revived a 12 year old thread to tell us this about yourself? Riveting.

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Anonymous wrote:I like to look attractive first for me, and then as a reflection of my DH and our family. It is normal to put in a little effort. We take care of our children, pets, houses, autos, yard, clothing, etc.

I agree with you but what did you google to stumble upon a 12 year old thread about this topic?