Take Some Mom Time and Recharge This Summer

Parenting may be a 24/7 gig, but taking time out for yourself helps keep you strong for your family. Some of the ways I like to take some time for myself include taking a nature walk, getting massages, playing at the beach, lunch with some friends and watching some choice shows at the end of the night really helps me decompress from my busy days.  I look forward to catching up with some of my favorite characters, like Mr. Selfridge, Sherlock, Don Draper and many more. Every month as part of the Stream Team, Netflix sends me ideas on popular shows the family might enjoy – and is usually centered around a theme.  Well, this months “theme” is you!  Yes, busy moms who might need some down time to watch your favorites shows or movies. Though some of your favorite shows may be on hiatus, Netflix has a selection of titles to get you through the summer months. And yes, that includes all-new episodes of one of our favorite Netflix originals — Orange Is the New Black season 2 launches June 6.  I haven’t seen this show yet and it is on my to-see list this summer! Let’s Get Started on some Mom-time!

11 Netflix Titles for Mom’s Streaming Sanctuary

Titles you’ve heard about, but haven’t had time to watch:

This month I attended the PBS annual meeting as part of their PBS Kids VIP Mom Bloggers program.  It was such a wonderful experience and it only reinforced my love of all things PBS.  I realized that I hadn’t seen Sherlock yet and the minute I came back from my trip I started watching it.  And what can I say except WOW!  This show is seriously one of my all-time favorites and I am pretty picky when I say favorites.  Breaking Bad is on that short list – as is Deadwood, The Wire, Downton Abbey, Mad Men and The Soprano’s.  If you haven’t seen it you really must check it out!  Enjoy some downtime this summer – you are long overdue moms!

1. Orange Is the New Black
2. Scandal
3. Pretty Little Liars
4. Sherlock
5. Breaking Bad
6. Parenthood

Sleeper hits you may have missed:

I have heard so much about Freaks and Geeks that I really must check it out this month!  Also, Weeds and Call the Midwife.  There are so many great classics that you can stream on Netflix.  Have you seen any of the shows mentioned?  What are some of your favorites?

1. Weeds
2. Call the Midwife
3. Freaks and Geeks
4. Shameless
5. Top of the Lake

Treats for Moms:

Snack Like a Gladiator: Red Wine and Pizza Popcorn

It doesn’t take many episodes of Scandal to realize main gladiator, Olivia Pope, consumes copious amounts of red wine and big bowls of popcorn after a long day. Like Olivia, we know you’re the “fixer” in your family too — click here to learn how to make your own Scandal-worthy snack for the ultimate indulgence.  And take a moment to read a beautiful post by Kelly McMullen where she writes about the importance of taking time out for you!

Note:  We are part of the Netflix Stream Team and received a yearly subscription but this did not affect our opinion in any way.  All opinions are our own and we use Netflix to stream our favorite shows and movies!