So what exactly is Time Out for Theta Mom Thursday? It’s a party that I host once a month where we get together and dish about the fabulous way we spent some time without the kids! That’s right, we need to find at least one hour in one month to do something that we find enjoyable. The only hitch? It must be time spent without the kids.
Do something for yourself ladies! Treat yourself to a manicure, begin reading that book you’ve been meaning to start, shop for something totally new, get back on that treadmill again, have lunch with a good friend, pour yourself a glass of wine, have a date-night with your significant other, blog to your heart’s content, sip a White Chocolate Mocha at Starbucks while you tweet… whatever floats your boat as long as you are taking time for yourself without the kids.
Carve out some time for you because you deserve it!
By joining me in Theta Mom Thursday, what do you get out of this besides some quality time to yourself without having to worry about x, y, and z? You get the chance to link up and meet some new bloggy friends, that’s what!
How It Works:
On the last Thursday of every month, I will post my own Time Out for Theta Mom Thursday, describing how I spent my time out. At the end of my post, I will have a linky set up where you can link up your own Theta Mom Thursday post (describing how you spent your time out) so we can come visit you! Grab my cute Time Out button and add it to your post (or link back to me).
Grab My Button:
It’s on the right sidebar “Time Out for Theta Mom Thursday!”
Use Twitter:
Copy and paste this tweet as often as you like: Looking for a time out & the chance to meet new bloggers? Post & link up April 29th @ThetaMom Details: http://ow.ly/1ncWJN Please RT
Retweet This Post:
Click to retweet this post. Remember, the idea is to spread the word so that we get some new bloggy friends to join us! The more the merrier!
To Sum It Up:
Take your time out, post about it on your blog with my cute Thursday button, and on the last Thursday of each month swing by Theta Mom and link up your post. Then be sure to check out other bloggers who have done the same.
Thursday – April 29th
Are you in?
Stacie says
I love this concept! We all need to take more time out for ourselves. This is a nice way to remember to do so!
.-= Stacie´s last blog ..Remember…. =-.
Laura says
I love this idea. I am totally onboard. January 28th!
It is always nice to ‘take time out’ for yourself. but to do it with an element of sisterhood or togetherness or connection is a unique and great idea. I am all for unity in creating sanity.
Laura says
tried to grab the button, but it wouldn’t work…so it took your regular ‘Theta Mom’ one.
Oh and I got here from SITS!
Rachael-TooTutuCuteMommy says
Oooh, I like this idea! Although, It’s going to be a little tough since my husband’s leaving for 7 weeks…we’ll see what we can work out!
.-= Rachael-TooTutuCuteMommy´s last blog ..Sunday Supper-Chilli =-.
tina says
i was wondering where it was!! i’m so glad you’re not trashing it completely!! can’t wait to link up again! :o)
.-= tina´s last blog ..getting the crust out of the microwave =-.
Pink Haired Momma says
You know I am there! I have missed sharing and reading all about out momma time outs!! Glad you are keeping it going!!
The Mommyologist says
I’m in! This sounds like fun!
.-= The Mommyologist´s last blog ..Excuse Me? You Want me to do WHAT? =-.
Tina says
This sounds fun. A good reason for me to make some *me* time which I rarely do. I am in!
.-= Tina´s last blog ..O’Boy! Organic =-.
Tami @ Hearts Make Families says
I’m so glad to see this back. I love this. Great idea to do it once a month.
Theta Mom says
Thanks so much Tami and ladies! It will be a blast to do it once a month!!!
.-= Theta Mom´s last blog ..Are You In at Theta Mom? =-.
shelly says
I like the idea of posting once a month. I’m in!
.-= shelly´s last blog ..Free Kindle Downloads of Terri Blackstock’s Books =-.
shirley says
Great idea!!! Can’t wait to see everyone’s “time outs”!!
.-= shirley´s last blog ..Pop A Tot On Rachel Ray!!! =-.
pchanner says
Great idea. Looking forward to participating also. Tried to grab the button but it wasn’t working for me either.
.-= pchanner´s last blog ..Simplifying My Life with an #HP mini with #Win7 =-.
Lee the Hot Flash Queen says
I love this, unfortunately, never have time out for myself!!
.-= Lee the Hot Flash Queen´s last blog ..Erin the Mothah Lee the Hot Flash and Penis =-.
This Mama Works It! says
I was just thinking yesterday about your time out thursdays..How funny. I was even reading back in your archives trying to figure out what happened to them. I am so glad to see them back in action. I am in!
.-= This Mama Works It!´s last blog ..7 Little Juicy Secrets About Me =-.
Theta Mom says
Thanks pchanner- I fixed this in the post. You can simply grab the code from the button on the right sidebar!
.-= Theta Mom´s last blog ..Are You In at Theta Mom? =-.
The imPerfect Housewife says
Heck yeah, I’m in, but it’s not really fair – my kids are old so spending time without them is getting to be more and more. But I will take time out and do something just for me! I like the once a month idea – more managable I’m sure. Have a good one ~ ♥
.-= The imPerfect Housewife´s last blog ..Shameless advertising =-.
TooManyHats says
I’m in
.-= TooManyHats´s last blog ..Walk/Jog/Run =-.
Amy says
I would love to do this. So it would be on Jan. 28th this month right? That is one of my goals to get more time for me. I did last week and I am doing it this week. I will totally save them.. Yeah..
.-= Amy´s last blog ..The Princess is here… =-.
Theta Mom says
Yes Amy, post this month on the 28th, and thereafter, I’ll host it monthly (the last Thursday of each month)! Woo Hoo!
.-= Theta Mom´s last blog ..Are You In at Theta Mom? =-.
Chelsea says
I’m totally in! I fell off the TMT bandwagon a little while ago, so once a month is PERFECT! Sometimes it’s tough to find alone time every single week.
.-= Chelsea´s last blog ..It’s a love story. =-.
Michele says
I love this idea. Count me in !!!
.-= Michele´s last blog ..Not Me Monday =-.
Theta Mom says
Woo Hoo ladies! We are rockin it!
.-= Theta Mom´s last blog ..Are You In at Theta Mom? =-.
Ashley says
Love this!! I’m so excited, count me in!
.-= Ashley´s last blog ..Sit down Sunday: My Weekly Goals 1/17 =-.
mandy says
I love this idea! We could all use a little “me time”!
.-= mandy´s last blog ..The one where I realize I’m one of those friends now… =-.
Shell says
This is much more realistic for me to try then!
.-= Shell´s last blog ..For the love of books =-.
Ottavia "Tammy" says
Sounds like a plan! count me in!
p.s. I can take more than 1 hour out?? =)
denise says
This mommy is totally in. Love it.
Andrea says
I am definitely in! It’s fun just simply thinking about what I might do!
Thank you for the encouragement on my writing last week! I came super close to getting a novel published two years ago – until the line closed/discontinued. It was a major let down but I was pregnant at the time so I had plenty to focus on with my son – however now that he’s 21 months (as of today) I am trying to pick up where I left off!
.-= Andrea´s last blog ..Logan’s Grandfather =-.
Rose Graves says
I’m in! Sounds like fun 😀
Theta Mom says
I’m feeling the energy ladies…let’s keep it going!
.-= Theta Mom´s last blog ..Are You In at Theta Mom? =-.
TRISH says
Definitely in! Now I gotta find some time!!!! hehe
.-= TRISH´s last blog ..Baby’s Room =-.
existentialwaitress says
What a cool idea! Now I just have to find a way to ditch the kids. 😉
.-= existentialwaitress´s last blog ..Wherein I entreat you to point at me and laugh. =-.
Alexis AKA MOM says
Love the idea my dear! You know I don’t do stuff for myself often but I love to share it :). Thanks so much for helping us remember to take the time for ourselves :). Muah
.-= Alexis AKA MOM´s last blog ..MSM ~ Cook Yourself Thin Faster Cookbook Recipes =-.
Mrs.F says
This sounds awesome. I definitely need some “me” time once in a while!
.-= Mrs.F´s last blog ..Monday Mingle 1/18 =-.
Teresha@ Marlie and Me says
I am going to try this!
.-= Teresha@ Marlie and Me´s last blog ..Special MLK Jr. Day Post =-.
dymphna says
i love the idea! i have a problem when it comes to doing something nice for myself. Hopefully this will help me.
Mrs. G.I. Joe says
I think once a month is a great idea! Have to ask this question though…can the time out include a “Theta Daddy?” 😛 I’m itching to get mom to babysit so G.I. Joe and I can go out on one last date before he leaves for school!
.-= Mrs. G.I. Joe´s last blog ..You asked, we answered: Part 1 =-.
dymphna says
i’m in and i tweeted and blogged about it. Here is the link
http://deefna.blogspot.com/2010/01/activity-professionals-are-always-doing.html#links
Theta Mom says
Thanks so much for blogging about it dymphna and Mrs. G. I. Joe, of course you can have a date-night, as long as the kids aren’t around!
.-= Theta Mom´s last blog ..Are You In at Theta Mom? =-.
Flory says
So glad you decided to start this again! I love the idea of taking some time out for “whatever floats my boat”. You know I’m in girl!
.-= Flory´s last blog ..In the Middle: I’m an Ambivert =-.
Chelle says
I cannot wait! I’ve really missed my Time Out!
xo
.-= Chelle´s last blog ..My Lucky Seven… =-.
shortmama says
Im in and already have some time planned for this month!
.-= shortmama´s last blog ..Friend Makin’ Mondays…Projects! =-.
Theta Mom says
That’s what I’m talking about ladies!!!
.-= Theta Mom´s last blog ..Are You In at Theta Mom? =-.
Helene says
I am SOOOO there!!! Great idea to do this monthly instead of weekly…I think I can manage to find at least one hour of free time once a month!
.-= Helene´s last blog ..Desperate times call for desperate measures =-.
Connie says
So ready for this
Theta Mom says
Yeah girls!!!
.-= Theta Mom´s last blog ..Are You In at Theta Mom? =-.
Katrina Smith says
Gives me something to look forward to for Thursday’s & something interesting to blog about I’m in!!
.-= Katrina Smith´s last blog ..Movie Monday’s–> ‘Jennifer’s Body’ =-.
Jean Myles says
I am in!
.-= Jean Myles´s last blog .. =-.
Theta Mom says
Ladies, I can’t wait for the 28th to read these awesome posts!
.-= Theta Mom´s last blog ..Are You In at Theta Mom? =-.