š¤ How Iām Making Time for Me Again (Starting with a Concert Fit That Slays)
- jenjen914
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
Letās be honest... making time for yourself when youāre a mom feels like some mythical concept that only exists in group chats you donāt have time to reply to.

Between the appointments, the meltdowns, the drive-thru dinners, and reheating your coffee for the third timeĀ ā itās a lot.
But Iāve hit a point where I realized: If I donāt carve out joy for myself, Iām going to lose it.
And one of the ways Iāve started finding that joy again?
⨠Live music. Girls night. Getting dressed up ā just for me.Ā āØ
š Why You NeedĀ to Make Time for Yourself
Listen, I love my kids. Iād throw hands with a grizzly bear for them. But I also miss me.Ā The version of me that wasnāt just surviving.
Making time for yourself as a mom isnāt selfish ā itās how you keep showing up for everyone else without completely burning out. Even one night out can fill your cup in a way that 42 self-help TikToks canāt.
šÆāāļø Find One Thing That Brings You Back to Life
For some moms, itās a solo Target run or hiding in the bathroom with a cookie. For me? Itās music. Loud, live, soul-feeding music.
I started saying āyesā to concerts again. Not even fancy ones ā just the kind that let me scream lyrics and wear boots that make me feel hot and unbothered for one night only. š¤ āØ
š What I Wore to Opening Night (aka My Hot Mom Era Unlocked)
Let me tell you, this outfit did thingsĀ for my soul.
I needed something that made me feel:
āļø Cute
āļø Confident
āļø Like I wasnāt someoneās snack-fetching emotional support human for a night
So hereās what I put together ā all from Amazon and all mom-approved:
(They are all linked below for you to grab it for yourself!)
š Denim tiered dress (stretchy and comfy but still gives that shape!)
š„ Red cowboy boots (yes, I was stomping around like the main character)
š Fringed bag with just enough room for lip gloss, gum, and my dignity
š Oversized sunnies (because it's Texas and always bright!)
š Vanilla gloss + a spritz of perfume that smells like summer freedom
š Layered necklace set (looked like effort ā wasnāt)
š¼ Pearl drop earrings (classy with just enough drama)
Everything about this outfit made me feel like that girlĀ ā and honestly, I donāt get enough moments like that. Most of us donāt.
š¬ Final Thoughts: This Is Your Reminder
You donāt need a weekend getaway or some elaborate plan. Sometimes all it takes is a little denim, some red boots, and a night where no oneās calling your name but the band. š¤š
So this is your sign:
šBuy the ticket
šWear the outfit
šFeel like youĀ again ā even just for a night
Because the chaos will still be there when you get back. But for a few hours, you get to be the main character again. And trust me⦠sheās worth showing up for. š
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