We were already fans of the Wii for new parents long before we heard of Wii Fit. But now, geeking out with video games and trying to be fit shredheads with Jillian are two great tastes that taste great together. Thanks to Sports Authority, we’re giving away one Wii Fit Plus Board and Jillian Michaels’ new fitness game.
Sports Authority is opening up a new Wii Fit area of their store, called the Wii Fit Plus experience, where you can go and try out some of the games. Moms having more fun? We couldn’t agree more!
If you’re anywhere near the Sports Authority in Torrance, CA on Thursday morning, Jillian Michaels will be there in person whipping folks into shape and giving away video games. The event starts at 9:30 a.m. and runs all morning.
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I take an early lunch each day and take some time to work out or read or take an extra long shower while I have the benefit of a babysitter to watch my daughter.
Me time as a parent? Good question…that’s tough. It usually revolves around leaving work a little early so I have some time to myself before day care pick up.
My husband just took our son to class with him so I could have some time alone. So far I’ve surfed online and washed my hair. It’s not always possible to have it this good, but I’m grateful for it today.
What is this “me time” you speak of? It is the time between 5:15 a.m. and 6 a.m when I am the only one awake? That’s my “me time.” Except of course, when my son also wakes up at 5:15. Then it’s just a really early beginning to another long day
I’m really lucky. All I have to do is ask my husband to be the sole child watcher and I can have a little “me” time. The reverse is true too. I’ll let him have his “me” time when he needs it. Keeps everyone happier that way.
I do things while my kids are awake because I need to enjoy EVERY minute of nap time. But if I really need to get away, my husband is always willing to allow me to have some “me” time.
I get “me” time every evening because our baby goes to bed at 6:30pm! I value that time to myself or with my husband.
“Me time” is my morning runs while hubby is on baby duty and the big kids are still asleep. He and I switch days, so we each get our fair share.
Honestly, I haven’t figured out how to have “me” time other than my lunch hour at work. Its usually spent with my nose in a book.
I’m still trying to work a little me time into every day. That hasn’t happened yet. Usually I try to wrap up at work and head to the gym for at least 20 minutes on the machine before I head to pickup. If that doesn’t happen it happens after bedtime.
My me time is here and there BUT my husband and I really, really try to make sure each of us are getting it. I usually try to get a trip to the gym in so I can recharge myself mentally.
Gah. My “me time” usually comes when I’m working or when I go to the grocery store alone. Oh how my standards have fallen!
Once a week is yoga night with no exceptions. My husband puts the little guy to bed. It does us all good.
Work is me time … also visits to my therapist … the dental ‘spa.’ Has anyone else almost fallen asleep during a leg wax? Because it has come to that.
With four kids (3 of them being under 3), it’s more challenging than it once was. But, luckily, I have an awesome husband who is totally supportive and takes over whenever I need a break…which generally involves a shower or 20 minutes in the bedroom to talk on the phone uninterrupted!
My “me” time has become very unglamorous after I became a parent. Mostly sitting in the Kitchen enjoying my breakfast alone in the mornings or being inside the toilet bowl doing my own thing (yeah sometimes, there’s no privacy in there either!lol)
My me time is mostly in my car on the drive home, listening to audio books. But I’m trying to get healthy, lose 100 pounds, and I’m even applying to be on Jillian Michaels’ new show Losing It. I have a girl-crush on her, and man, I wish I could be there when she goes to S.A. but sadly I’m nowhere near California. Bummer.
But me time is snatched up when I can get it. as my kids get older, I suspect I’ll be able to sneak a little more in. God, I would love a Wii Fit and Jillian kicking my butt game.
I scrapbook so my “me time” comes once a month at a Friday night Crop with the girls. But our little one goes to bed around 8 so hubby and I can have “us time” or individual “me time” after that, if we so choose! And having my scrap corner in our bedroom gives me the freedom to work on projects at my desk while he watches the game, without feeling like I am taking something away from the family to have my “me time”
http://twitter.com/shutterbitch/statuses/5839178828
My tweet.
“Me” time is so precious! If I have a little, I’ll grab a magazine or a book and devour as much as I can. If I have a little more, I’ll head to Pilates at the rec center or take a jog. Or catch up on email. But, sometimes a good nap is what is needed.
I love to soak in a hot, lavender-scented bath and read Vanity Fair magazine. I feel like the bathtub is the one place where I’m truly “off-limits.”
Being a stay at home mom of two little girls, its hard to find ME time and it usually has to wait until after 7pm when they’re asleep. But in the mornings, I can sometimes convince my husband to wait to go to work until I’ve either taken a long walk outside or gone to starbucks alone for a quick drink to start my day with a treat. Even if its at 7am, its still ME time!
“Me” time has become Tues/Thurs mornings when I get to leave the house early and go for a run with my other EBrunning mamas! The one hour in the morning gives me a dose of adrenaline, girl time, exercise and energy to keep going all day.
You’d think that being a SAHM would give you lots of ME time opportunity – but it really doesn’t. I never knew just how much work this would be. Mu husband works long hours, and I try very hard to make his time at home, easy time for togetherness – i.e. not bugging him to help with laundry. So I try my damnedest to get as much done as possible during the day. With that said – I also am very consistent with having time to do something for myself during the day. I workout at home during my sons nap time, and it is the best feeling to sweat and feel like my old self for a couple hours a day. Without question, I always feel like I have more energy afterwards too.
Tweet!
http://twitter.com/esanchez6/status/5836363097
I joined my local mom’s club, and joined the steering committee in particular – that way I’m guaranteed one night out a month for wine, conversation, and planning of fun moms club events!
As a stay-at-home mom of a 2 1/2 year old, I try to make sure I get a little bit of me time each day, usually while he is napping. If that is not possible, I’ll lock myself in the bathroom for 5 minutes with my iPod and a magazine!!
During my son’s morning nap, instead of running around trying to get the housework done, I relax in a nice bath.
The only time I get “me time” is if I escape to the gym… or the grocery store. Pretty sad, huh? I use to play soccer, but have failed miserably at applying myself to that anymore.
my tweet
http://twitter.com/ZeitgeistMama/status/5839983446
Poker night with the girls is a must once a month. My husband stays home with the kids, and he gets up with them the next morning to start breakfast. That way, I get a chance to sleep in. I do the same for him just as often, so he can hang out with his buddies. Having that time helps keep us sane, even if it’s only 12 days out of the year.
The best way for me to find “me time” is to either stay on top of chores so that nap time becomes leisure time, OR to go run an errand when my husband gets home and stop for a hot chocolate and space out before I head home.
I hardly have any free time as a parent, but DO tend to stay up later than I should to get things done!
I’ve set my alarm clock to go off at an ungodly hour, that way I can have some time to myself before everyone else in the house wakes up.
My wife does the opposite – she stays up late, so she can have some “me” time after everyone goes to bed.
Does taking a shower count as me time?? With a 2 year old and a 6 week old, that is all the me time I get these days!
I have to wait until my kiddos are asleep to have any me time…
I am ever so thankful for my local mom’s group. We plan at least one event a month to meet up and kick back. Hubby is very good about allowing me extra time off too.
Me time, whats that? I guess that would be the time I spend on the laptop in bed between midnight and 1am, lol. Sometimes my neighbor and I swap days with the kids for an hour or two. I usually use this time to take a nice long hot shower. That’s probably the closest to ME time as I get.
my tweet can be found at http://twitter.com/averageparent:
Love it! RT @rookiemoms: Yup, giving away a Wii Fit Plus http://bit.ly/3LkJQz Woo hoo!
Me time is usually in the bathroom pretending I have to pee.
When my kiddo goes to bed at 8:30pm, I jump in the shower and wash the day off me. And when I’m feeling ambitious, I’ll pamper myself with a pedicure. Sounds lame, but it does the trick!
I make sure I take at least an hour of nap time to relax, plus I joined a knitting group, so that gets me out of the house in the evening once a month. I’m getting better at “me” time, but I could still use some ideas!
My me time is when my little one is at school in the afternoon. Unfortunately, it happens to be the fastest part of my day. It’s when I get to do errands kid-free and maybe get some exercise in. Otherwise, I get some time in the evenings when my husband does kid duty. Every little bit counts!
http://twitter.com/Irishgal99
My tweet!
My me time is after my daughter goes to bed at night. That’s my only time to do any of the things I like to do!
Moms’ Night Outs with other moms… we meet up at venues like roller rinks or the movies or just head to someone’s house for knitting, scrabble, or book club. MUST happen weekly to keep my sanity.
My “me” time is working out for an hour every evening. It isn’t my perfect idea for alone time but it really helps me work out any frustrations leftover from the day!
The only “me time” I get is when I’m cooking dinner. My husband plays with the kids while I listen to music and enjoy time with no one climbing on me. It’s not much but I’ll take it!
Me time? What’s that? A couple days a week I run around in a circle for a half hour and nobody bugs me!
Thanks!
With only one underfoot, I get naptimes all to myself. But I still stay up too late doing “me” type stuff…. When will a girl learn that sleeping can be me time too?!