CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED
Because everyone is going to need a little de-stressing once the holiday season is over…think….
Candles…
Wholesome food…
Instant calm…
Mood boosting yoga poses…
Herbal remedies…
Stress cures…
I am giving away SIX 1 year subscriptions to Martha Stewart’s, Whole Living body + soul magazine….you are guaranteed to feel relaxed and restored once it hits your mailbox!!!
The Rules:
Only one comment per person telling me, “your favorite way to de-stress.”
Winner must have a United States address to receive the magazine.
Contest ends, Saturday, November 27th at 10 PM (Pacific Time)…winner announced the next day.
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Karen Bailey says
A glass of wine and a book!
David Densford says
Take a nap!
Chi chi says
My favorite way to relax is with a full tummy and a glass of wine : )
Christie says
I like to relax with a good book.
Cathy says
A weekend at a beachhouse filled with friends, family, food, and f….fun times.
Anna Marie says
As a very busy college student time to relax is hard to find. However I find a good Audrey Hepburn movie and a new knitting project to be my favorite way to de-stress.
Rich Cusano says
Alcohol!! JK đŸ™‚
Leslie says
I love to craft or sleep in order to destress
Angela says
Zumba. It’s intense dance exercise, burns up to 800 calories and without this at least 3-4 times a week, I’m a bit cranky.
Kathryne says
A hot bath, some candles, soft music, a glass of Northwest wine and a good book. Heaven, absolute heaven!
Stephanie says
My favorite way to de-stress is to dim the lights, cuddle on the couch and watch Criminal Minds. đŸ™‚ LOVE that show!
Chris S says
Yoga works wonders for me.
Stephanie S says
If it’s summer, I walk the Burke Gilman Trail. If it’s winter, I make cocoa an watch some TV.
TinaW says
My favorite way to distress is a glass of wine and a very, very bad movie.
Simon Ignatowski says
A hot bath in silence.
Mer says
A window seat on my train home, a snuggle with my dog, and a little time with my knitting fixes everything that breaks.
Kat says
Definitely relaxing by doing some yoga — my new hobby!
Nicole says
A cup of hot tea and a good book or my cross-stitch.
Kara Marks says
I destress different ways: making a to-do list, lighting candles, cleaning house, venting, playing online
Melissa R. says
A great massage followed by a glass of wine…I know I should drink water after a massage but wine tastes so much better!
Carole Penner says
I put a few drops of sesame oil into a mildly hot bath, close my eyes and meditate.
Jennifer says
working out!
Audrey at Barking Mad says
My favorite way to destress is to sit out on the rocks at my favorite cove in Maine and close my eyes and let the sounds of everything around me, sink in. It doesn’t matter what’s bothering me, there is nothing that the sweet-salty perfume of the ocean, the song the wind sings to the waves below or the rapport between the crashing surf and the sand, can’t undue in my life.
April in CT says
My favorite way to de-stress is baking or cooking. Just being in the kitchen in general is my comfortable place!
Tara Faris says
A hot shower, a cocktail and a good book.
Alice says
Walk, knit, walk, read, walk, repeat as needed.
Ginger Garza says
… when I look back, I think about the many sad and bad decisions – things – that have happened to me – and then I list the good things that came of these that I did not realize – kids, values, possessions, friends and experiences. I take 10 deep breaths and realize that experiences – bad and good – give us what we really value.
Kristen M. says
My favorite way to de-stress is exercise and a hot shower.
Cristin says
Going to the gym!
Ethan Rogers says
I like to take a nice walk around campus, and end up at a pleasant cafe for some mint tea đŸ™‚
Robin O. says
I love cuddling in bed w/ my dog Max and I also love a hot hot bath w/ the headphones on playing something acoustic with the lights off.
Lia says
Reading food blogs! =)
Raina says
My best way of destressing is tea and a long car ride with my kids.
Sara H. says
Reading a good book while snuggling under my down comforter!
kathy says
A long soak in a hot tub!
Melissa says
I either curl up in bed and watch mindless TV or I listen to my iPod. đŸ™‚
Shawn says
Sitting at the computer is my destresser.
Mary says
My favorite way to destress is to bake something or craft something. Creating something new makes me feel like all is right with the world again đŸ™‚ Naps help too, of course!
Carole Resnick says
My favorie way to destress is to load some classical cds in the player, brew a cup of hot tea, load a classic book into my Kindle, light a candle and read.
Veronica says
Definitely a super-hot soak with lavender scented Epsom salts or oil. mmmmmm
Katrina says
Favorite way to de-stress is to not have kids buggin’ and try to catch up on blogs and Facebook.
Alvin Singer says
Playing computer games, taking the dog for a long walk and/or doing something electrical around the house.
Aaron says
Putting in my iPod and going for a walk. Works every time.
Jenn Mixdorf says
Quiet time with my dog.
Lyrical Soul says
I go to the beach, put the iPod on (Al Green), bury my feet in the sand, and just sit there, watching the waves until I calm down.
Margaret says
I love taking a long shower to destress!
Jessie J says
I de-stress by looking at what has gone right, and noting it. Then, when dealing with what has not gone so well and also, at what is in the process of I find that I am better able to be see from a calmer, more centered note.
Dara says
I go shopping!
Wendi in Biarritz says
Taking my son to ride his horse while I watch & knit.
kristin daly says
I love, love, loveee doing yoga to de-stress. It is an absolute life saver and such a beautiful art.
Bradley says
Doing shao lin king fu!
rm says
…take a long walk with my two loyal Golden Retrievers
Sandy says
Favorite way to de-stress is a nice comforting bubble bath and spending time with my cats.
Jane George says
All I need to do is sit and pick up my current knitting project and I am in a whole other place, all pressure disappears.
Donna says
Run 5 Miles… or take a hot tub.
april says
A glass of wine and a bit of quiet helps. With two sons, it’s the quiet that is hard to come by.
lauren says
working on a project at home….painting, fixing, renovating….the focus required allows me to forget about everything else going on in my life and the feeling of satisfaction when it’s done brings peace…..
EMM says
First to walk the beach and then the best part… to sit and watch the waves…
fran says
For me its to get online and chat with friends.
Gigi says
sing
Jennie says
If everything is cleaned up and the whole family is home, I feel most peaceful reading in the sunroom.
Lara says
I feel peace at night when all is still and calm when the crazy farm is put to bed.
Di says
Destress? Breathe in, breathe out all the while sipping on a tasty cup of flavored coffee. Ahhh, sorrt of like a Folgers moment.
Thanks for the great give away opportunity!
Di
Ronna F says
My favorite way to de-stress is to make myself a tall glass of ice tea and sit out on our deck on a lounge chair, listening to the birds chirping and looking out at the tall trees. It’s lovely!
Lauren at KeepItSweet says
my favorite way to de-stress is with a good book or a glass of wine and a movie
Laura says
I enjoy running, it totally relaxes me…that doesn’t sound right, but it’s true.
Kathy Brunner says
De-stressing let me count the ways…taking my vintage fountain pen and writing a “real” letter.
Teresa says
A walk in the woods
Liane says
I destress by sitting down and working on a 1,000 piece puzzle. Somedays it only takes me a few hour….others it takes weeks……LOL
Jodi says
Bubble bath, good book, a glass of wine. All at the same time. Rinse, repeat.
Lauren says
I make a batch of chocolate body scrub and pumpkin face mask and pamper myself in a hot bath. That way I get to both cook AND have a fabulous natural spa night in one go.
Stacey says
Reading to my Raine and Ransome.
Mariah says
Wine seems to always do the trick! Along with an early bedtime for my 2 year old!
Lindsay says
getting a massage!
Laurie says
Grooming my horses! đŸ™‚
Miss Molls says
Back rub from my hubby and a nice dinner
Barbie with a T says
I live in the perfect place to de-stress. A daily morning walk on the beach does wonders and keeps me from getting stressed out. It is the perfect spot to meditate also. It is the perfect place to just “be”.
Cinda Nordin says
Lighting some candles, finding a quiet place, and reading a book.
Debra says
a brisk walk and then snuggling in with a cup of tea and a good book!
Beverly Mathias says
My best way is a nice warm bath in my whirlpool tub. Lots of bubbles, some candles, and white wine.
Erin R says
I destress by snuggling up with my pets and a good book. Getting lost in a good book is a wonderful way to let go of my worries.
Stephanie says
Going to the grocery store, alone, and wandering the aisles.
Mary says
baking. my friends laugh at me for this; they say baking would stress them out more. but when i’m truly stressed out, can’t think straight stressed out, would like to sit on the floor and cry stressed out– baking is about the only thing that will put my world back in order.
Susan says
I destress with simple knitting..certainly not lace knitting, and a small snifter of brandy in the evening.
Roberta says
Sitting in the dark mindlessly looking out the window while drinking a cup of hot chocolate with whipped cream.
Rachel says
to destress, i really enjoy running/exercising, baking, or doing the dishes.
Stacy says
A good book is the best de-stress-er for me, along with a nice glass of wine.
Amanda says
Thats’ very generous of you Cathy! đŸ™‚ I like a nice hot bath with candles to de-stress. Been a long time since I did that!
Heidi says
A nice long run…
Erin says
A hot bath and a book. (Used to be a glass of wine, but that’s a no-no now!)
Alison says
I like to put on a silly movie and pull out some knitting. You know, I think I’ll do that today!
Janssen says
In bed with a good book.
Julie says
My favorite way to de-stress is to NOT be at work..ha!
Lisa - Cutting Edge says
Crackling candle (Wood Wicks), quiet room, light from lamp, on the couch with a good book and cozy blanket. Ahhh.
Crystal says
Listening to music in my bed.
Lorna says
watching the birds at the bird feeder
Leigh says
A cup of coffee and a good book.
Piper says
Getting a facial
jancd says
A nice hot bath or shower….that usually does the trick.
Lynda M. says
A nice long walk or reading a book does it for me.
Debbie says
Cup of tea and a favorite book I’ve read before.
Liz says
My favorite way to de-stress is to have a cup of hot tea or coco and watch a good movie.
Dea says
I actually really enjoy cooking and drinking wine on a Friday night, with my hausband, with the kids at grammmas
Virginia H. says
I am in college and the best way for me to de-stress is to watch some glee and bake. my favorite is to make cinnamon rolls!
Janice says
Favorite way to destress is with a glass of wine or two.
Barb says
to destress = pull out my watercolour paints and turn on my iPod.
jcristg says
I’ve gotten where making something in the kitchen really helps with stress. It amuses me, as I never thought that would happen!
Kay Dalton says
Stress? What stress? Reality Check! For me, a long hot soak in the tub with a lovely glass of wine and a wonderful book does wonders! Stress? What stress?
Kristie Naylor says
My favorite way to destress is to bake or cook. Bread, cookies, I made beef stock when I had a lot of homework one time. When I have insomnia I make cinnamon buns and clean the kitchen.
Marie says
My best way to destress is to listen to the ocean, but of course that would require me going on a vacation to the Oregon coast, which I love!
Christina says
Going for a long run really helps me get my stress out.
Jackie says
gym and sex.
CarolJoy says
Read…books and food blogs are great ways to leave the stress behind.
Inbar says
Well, I’m a law student, so I require pleeeenty of de-stressing. I usually take a long walk outside or try to bake something – I actually only taught myself to make food once I started law school, just because it was something that wasn’t studying! It’s remarkably soothing. ^^
That’s just what I have time for, though; the best way to de-stress by far is jumping into a nice warm bed with a good book and failing to do anything else for a good long. : )
Shannon says
a long bath with a book has been my go to relaxation plan for years =o) add a glass of wine to the mix and its even better!
Amanda says
I love going for long runs! Definitely a great destressor.
Laurie says
My favorite way to destress is to take a walk on the beach and look for beach glass. I have a whole jar of it on my counter and just the sight of it calms me down.
Kristin says
My fave way to de-stress is sipping a nice cup of tea and reading a book!
Lindsay says
Baking for sure…you can always find me in the kitchen at about 10pm the night before a big test!!
janis says
A Manhattan with 2 cherries and some Cole Porter playing.
Katherine says
Knitting and a cup of cocoa. Once I’ve calmed down a bit, I’ll bake.
Secret Mommy says
A walk with my 2 babies if I’m stressed in the day. A glass of wine and book at night, or a pedicure and massage if I have a sitter!
Heidi says
A glass of wine and the crossword puzzle…. bliss!
Susan Highton says
Every day after getting home from work ( I am a forensic technician and the work is not always uplifiting) I look forward to walking my 2 dogs. Neither rain , hail, sleet, snow or these early dark evenings deter us and there is always such joy with them that I totally de-stress.
Diane says
A long walk, bath with music, get in my comfy cozy robe, sit in my big leather chair and read a magazine with a glass of wine.
Michelle says
My favorite way to destress is baking some delicious cookies or brownies…and then eating them đŸ™‚
Isabell says
A good book and the kids out of the house!
Jennifer says
A glass of Pinto Noir…naturally. đŸ™‚
Lisa Gingerella says
I love to bake…cookies, bread, whatever…when I’m stressed. Not only is it “me time” but the house smells so wonderful and when I’m done I have something I can share with friends and family
Karen Albro says
wine
Shelley says
I treat myself to a massage each month!
Lizzy says
I find my hot vinyasa class cleanses my body and mind~
Tom says
My favorite way to relax is to bake for friends and family
Alycia Burton says
I love to cozy up on the couch with my man and a bowl of popcorn while we’re watching the NBC Thursday night line up đŸ™‚
DK says
A hot bath and a good book.
Laura says
The best destresser for me is to sit down at the piano and play some of my favorite pieces. It calms me right down and clears my head.
Penny Patterson says
I love to pour a nice glass of pinot grigio and cook. A new recipe and quite time in the kitchen is my way to de-stress after a long day!
Christian says
I cross-stitch and listen to audiobooks.
Rachel Kipnis says
Long hard run, followed by a rewarding meal and some wine!
Lorrie says
A run, followed by a shower with Dr. Bronner’s Peppermint Castile soap, and a cappuccino!
Jane Ostrowski says
6 hours of tailgating before a USC football game.
Lori says
My favorite way to de-stress is just sitting on our back patio watching the mountains with my cat Minuet…
Carley says
A hot rosemary-scented bubble bath
Regina says
Listening to music on my IPOD – either relaxing with a glass of wine or pumped up and dancing in my living room.
Shelley C says
I usually like to read to relax, and nothing beats a good Zumba class to make you forget your worries!
Kelly says
clean out my dvr, watching my favorite shows when i want!
Susan says
Just a good ol’ fashioned hot bubble bath, always works wonders!
Niki says
TEA TEA TEA and then some yoga.
Kristy says
My favorite way to de-stress is a cup of tea and some quiet time reading while cuddled up on the couch.
Milea Kittle says
Cleaning while listening to my favorite music, showtunes! Cleaning always helps me de-stress!
Diana says
Favorite way to de-stress? Yoga – hot or cold….
Judi says
My favorite way to destress–if possible, take a ballet class–it’s a guaranteed thing that the barre work will take me out of “my own stuff” and help me to center! Or–visiting and laughing with friends–always a good source of destressing!
Amanda says
I drink a bottle of wine. Works every time.
laura says
a cup of tea, a cat on my lap, and a book.
Megan says
I like to take a hot bath with a glass (or 4) of wine.
Philly says
I love to read either with a nice glass of wine or my carmel vanilla cream coffee!
jess says
Volunteering whether at the local shelter or visiting and helping elderly folks that have no family really is a great way to destress. Brings a calm just helping others that cant be matched.
Rae says
Sharing great tail gate food and wine with friends before screaming my lungs out cheering at a Stanford football game. Thankfully there is a game today and we will be there. đŸ™‚
Lynda says
I desress by fixing myself a cup of tea, or coffee, and setting down to read. Also, taking a nap really helps. đŸ™‚
Renelyn S. says
I tend to eat something sweet when I’m stressed…or go shopping.
Diane Emineth says
We live just a mile from the beach and rarely go there…to destress, I take a walk along the deserted beach and listen to the ocean roar.
Greg says
Pour a glass of wine, turn on jazz, and cook!
Catherine Dunaway-Alt says
Naps are the way to go!!
Kelsey Stalnaker says
The gym, by far. Nothing better than working off a sweat to de-stress!
Starla says
Cuddle my cats!
Jen S. says
A long run preferably in cold weather with David Gray on my iPod! Works every time.
Sabrina says
A workout followed by a delicious warm shower always resets me when I am stressing out.
Samantha says
To de-stress I put on comfy clothes, read a book, and have a glass or two or wine!
Brandi says
Cooking in my wonderful kitchen… with a LARGE glass of wine!
Carole says
I listen to favorite music while enjoying a glass of wine (I see a wine trend here!). I also find it very relaxing to cook.
Patricia R says
digging in the dirt and planting flowers
Larissa says
I love to swing… on a swingset… until my head is clear.
Dianne T. says
My favorite way to de-stress is to enjoy a glass of wine while sitting in my HUGE comfy recliner… with the soft sounds of my DD and DH snoring in their respective beds!
Amy C. says
A 90 minute yoga class with my favorite teacher!
Jane Stona says
Chocolate! Is there another way???
Michael Baughn says
If I knew how to relax, I wouldn’t NEED Whole Living body & soul magazine.
Gosh I hope I win…
Dragonfly Woman says
My favorite way to relax is to find a stream in a nearby mountain and wade around in it until I find some fantastic insect. What can I say – I’m an entomologist and we have some strange hobbies. đŸ™‚
Terry says
When stress hits hard, I take a long walk in the woods. The dogs love it, and I come home much destressed.
Carrie says
A cup of coffee and a good book in a hot bath…I think I’ll go do that right now!
Linda says
Depending on the level, I grab my camera and head for the hills, or a long walk, always with a prayer in my heart,
Mary Anne says
Being a single mother going to school full time to become a nurse, I have discovered that the best ways to relax are my son’s arms around my neck. No matter how stressed I am over a paper, a test, or what to do with a patient, after a few rounds of singing together or going for a walk together I feel like I can accomplish anything again!
Kate says
Favorite way to relax:
Glass of Noble Pig, good book, channel 27 on XM and a roaring fire.
Jen says
go for a long run
Linda says
in the bath with a nice thick book đŸ™‚
Holly Anderle says
I curl up with a glass of wine in front of the fire and read.
Amrita says
Oddly enough, chopping vegetables is my way of de-stressing….the whole process of washing & carefully cutting the veg makes me feel at peace.
Evie says
I have a very stressful job as an ICU nurse and it is often hard to get work off my mind when the day is done. I have designated a big old Cottonwood tree on the drive home as my “let it be” tree. When I reach the tree, I leave thoughts of work behind, and look ahead to being in my home sweet home. đŸ™‚
jean says
Reading a good book, preferably a mystery, is a great way to de-stress.
Jennifer in SC says
quilting, reading or just watching college football
Lisa says
Take our boat to our remote cabin in S.E. Alaska. Don’t forget the wine and a good book and a few magazines. Now you are on your way to relaxing. No phones, T.V., or traffic…..Life is good đŸ™‚
Kimsue says
A drive in the mountains with some nice smooth jazz.
Kathy M says
A cup of tea, a blanket, a fire and a good read. Ahhh…Thanks for the giveaway.
Mandi H. says
I de-stress with a long, hot shower. And if it was a particularly stressful day I will reward myself with some a giant meal! Comfort food soothes my soul!
Jennifer F. says
I de stress by listening to classical music/ lighting candles… ahhhhhh
Joan Callaway says
I knit socks…
Aubri says
Yoga is my favorite de-stress activity. Plus it’s a great morning workout! Love it!
Jessica Alexander says
I put on slippers, roomy pajama pants, a tank top, and a hoodie, then curl up on the couch with some hot chocolate, a soft blanket, and my two dogs so I can catch up on all my DVR’ed shows! Of course that’s in the winter. In the summer time, it’s a 12-pack of Tecate at the pool with my best friend đŸ˜‰
Karen says
A long, warm bath and shampoo helps me calm away stress.
Cassie says
Hot bath and glass of wine!
Penny Wolf says
Believe it or not I have 5 cats and combing them and grooming them changes my feelings of stress. It must be because two in particular just love being combed and their happiness seems to relax me.
Emily says
de-stressing is essentially de-gunking your brain. Mindless activities work best for me. I play Angry Birds on my iPhone or I write. If I asked, I only claim the latter of the two đŸ˜‰
Kersti says
When I’m feeling stressed, I go for a hike. The Montecito trails are my favorite, especially in the fall.
Kristin says
my favorite way to destress is making/stirring risotto with a glass of wine
Aimee says
A nice hot bath followed by a cup of hot cocoa!
Pam Tillman says
Sitting quietly with my dog by my side knitting prayer shawls for hospice patients is my way to relax and de-stress.
Beth Morse says
Playing with my dog. Who can stress when you’re having that much fun?
Kay Nicholas says
My destress time is to put on my favorite jammies, climb into my fresh made feather bed, and watch Martha Stewart on tv.
Heather says
Destressing is to sit in a big, cushy chair with a blanket, cup of tea and a book. If I could add an imaginary fireplace to me house, then there’d be a crackling fire as well!
Cheers,
*Heather*
Bliss says
I like to do yoga, unless it’s really bad, and then I take a hot bubble bath and ignore the rest of the house.
Becky Guillen says
Reading does it for me!
Randi Lynne says
Endurance exercising, good food and good conversation đŸ™‚
Katie says
Taking my 15 month old son to the park!
Courtney says
I like to take a bubble bath and read a good book. đŸ™‚
Bettyjune Cornelison says
My favorite way to de-stress is after a nice warm shower, to curl up in my favorite chair in my jammies with a good book & read till I’m sleepy.
debbi eberle says
Wine…red wine!
Abby Boxwell says
My favorite way to destress is to sit in the evening, by the fire, with my grandson on my lap, my cat under one arm and my lab by my side, while reading bedtime stories. It’s all about love…
bakingblonde says
I love a good massage. If I can’t get one squeezed in, I usually bake something! LOVE that i get to eat and enjoy what i have made.
Joy says
Sipping a glass of nice wine in front of the fire talking with my husband.
Erin Stackhouse says
A hot bath with a glass of wine!
NoraB says
to de-stress i love to take baths!
Cheryl says
My fav way to de-stress is by sitting in my comfy chair with my kitten!
Susie says
A nice glass of wine and a great book!
Alicia says
A long shower!
Michelle Dickinson says
Baking!
Angelica says
A good book, glass of reisling, blanket and my favorite chair đŸ™‚
Best we to relax and de-stress!
Trudy Medrano says
vegging on the sofa with a glass (or 2) of wine getting caught up with what is on the dvr
Sue S says
I destress with a good book and a glass of wine, preferably out on my patio swing.
Jenn D. says
Baking!
Dan says
Favorite way to destress…………. to uncork a bottle of Pinot and let the rest of the world, just go on by!!
dawg says
Play with all seven Grand kids. Know now why they are called Grand.
Amy says
Making soup. All that chopping, stirring, seasoning, and tasting helps me forget whatever was bothering me. Hurray for leftover turkey soup!
dawg says
Play with all seven Grand Kids. I know now why they are called Grand.
Noelle says
My favorite way to unwind is to talk a long walk or crochet.. does wonders..
Jacqui says
My favorite way to de-stress is to start crafting my homemade gifts for Christmas. This year I’ll be making some jewelry and homemade totes. Still figuring out what to give the guys.
Jessie says
A hot bath and a good book.
Emma says
I go for a run, get my energy up, and then bake something chocolatey and delicious. slightly counterproductive, but nothing feels better
Meghan says
A nice glass of milk and some cookies for dunking or a quiet room, fav TV show and a glass of wine.
Arlene says
guided meditation will do it
lori says
wine, of course
Abby Key says
I get a manicure and pedicure while my hubby watches our almost 2 year old independent little girl
Jayne Allyn says
Vinyasa Flow Yoga! Its one full hour where my brain just stops and I can be purely in the moment. Beautiful!
Susan Hines says
I love bikram (Aka hot yoga). Sweating it out detoxing and also relaxing your mind. Bikram is more exciting then other kinds of yoga but you still de-stress while doing something healthy and engaging!
Kmart says
Take the dog for a walk! Then make a cup of tea, sit in my favorite chair with my needlepoint and watch a DVR’d show that I couldn’t watch!
Flea says
đŸ™‚ My favorite way to de-stress is with a good book. Kick everyone out of the house and just read.
Emily H. says
Reading is my major de-stressor. Totally takes me away.
Melanie says
A glass of wine and a foot massage by my hubby
Jason Tibbrine says
My favorite way to de-stress is to Bake, usually something that requires icing..
nicole says
a good book with an easy story to escape into
Debbie D says
Baking. Pure and simple.
Sarah Collins says
For me, a hot shower before bed (something that’s not part of my normal routine) is something that I find SO de-stressing.
Kara says
A good book, long format historical fiction is my favorite, and a cup of tea.
Kristina at spabettie says
I have many ways to de-stress… a therapeutic massage, a eucalyptus steam, or an epsom salt bath…
a more unique way I de-stress? I play online solitaire. I’m kind of addicted. đŸ˜€
Jill Stokes says
My favorite way to destress is to bake and drink a glass of wine while doing it!
Fallon says
Getting to the gym! A good sweat never felt better.
Vicki says
Wine.
Erica says
lighting candles, sitting in my over-sized armchair and reading a good book or magazine is my perfect way to de-stress!
carmen says
wine and a hot bath! Zumba is also great-if you’re in the mood to sweat!
Jennifer says
Go snowboarding – I can’t think about anything else while riding down the mountain. It’s good to have an activity where I can only focus on the thing I’m doing.
Kelly says
A cup of hot tea, and depending on the season, a hot bubble bath.
Elisa says
I bake…a lot! I tend to bake at least a couple times a week. I’m not sure why it helps me relieve stress, but it sure works! It may have to do with the feeling of accomplishment, more than anything.
Markie says
My favorite way to de-stress is to lose myself in a great book!
Banana Wonder says
hang out in the she-cave đŸ™‚
Wendy says
I love to read, or often I will bake. I haven’t de-stressed in such a long time I’m really not sure what I would do.
Heather Spooner says
My favorite way to de-stress is to get regularly scheduled massages. I always look forward to my massage day. I leave feeling almost brand new.
amy says
a big bubble bath & glass of wine!!
Eunice O. says
An intense cardio class followed by a stretch yoga session is my favorite way to de-stress!
Roberta David says
I love to sit with a great book, a glass of wine or a cup of good coffee and my little cat, Sadie, by my side. I think her purring relaxes me the most!
Beverly says
My favorite way to de-stress is to take a long walk…preferably alone to sort my thoughts. Or if I can’t stand to be alone with my thoughts, I like to just sit and vent to the hubs.
Melody says
I have soak up to my neck in bubbles and hot water in my wonderful bathtub.
Deborah says
A good book!
Nita Carroll says
My favorite way to relax is working in my “happy room” aka my sewing room. Sewing, embroidering, etc.
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Noble Pig says
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Heather says
I love acupuncture. I don’t know if it’s the needles at work or just the down time but I always come out of a session so refreshed. Singing silly songs helps a bunch too.