Give yourself a little love...
By Toni
@toniganzon (72281)
Philippines
May 1, 2018 8:23pm CST
They say that when you become a mother, you become selfless. Your world revolves around your children, they become your priority, and you tend to neglect yourself.
When I became a mother, I totally abandoned taking care of myself. I didn't care about my physical appearance, my personal needs and wants. It was all about my son, until my favorite cousin who's also my best bud who happens to be a nun came to visit. She told me this: never ever neglect yourself just because you are a mother now. Get a facial, try to look beautiful again, and give yourself some pleasure. Even us nuns do that!
What she told me woke me up from my slumber. This discussion is supposed to be a Labor Day discussion but I'm a day late since it's the 2nd of May here. Labor Day isn't only a celebration of our dear workers but it's a celebration of motherhood as well. The labor we went through delivering our babies, taking care of our family, and all those things only a mother could really do.
So as a Labor Day gift, I got myself a Charriol Mouni bangle.
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28 responses
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
2 May 18
Yes, a mother sacrifices so much taking care of her children but there is no need to neglect herself. She needs to look good too and feel good! 
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
2 May 18
@toniganzon He is very wise. He didn't say that he wanted you to be beautiful but to stay beautiful. 
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
2 May 18
So true. When my son was in grade school, I asked him if he would like me to get fat like most mothers here. And he said no. I want you to stay beautiful.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
2 May 18
Yes she's a very wise nun and I love her.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
2 May 18
That is so true. That's why I never forget myself anymore.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
3 May 18
Must be from the Mouni collection. I like the hearts one. So feminine.
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@LadyDuck (471354)
• Switzerland
3 May 18
@toniganzon Yes, it is from the Mouni collection. Charriol is Swiss.
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
4 May 18
@LadyDuck Yes it is. So I want to buy their watch as well.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
2 May 18
Thats' good to know. Wedges are more comfortable than stilettos.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
3 May 18
@rakski Yeah I do that in wedges too but I hardly wear them because I would be way taller than my husband if I did. I usually wear flat shoes.
@rakski (122354)
• Philippines
2 May 18
@toniganzon
Oh yes. I never wear stilletos. Not good for my feet. Also, in wedges I can still run and have fun
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@Freelanzer (10743)
• Canada
2 May 18
I always consider being a parent one of the toughest jobs and I know many who prefer to work rather than stay home with their kids. I worked while my kids were growing up so I had two jobs plus I always ran a small business on the side. So yes Labor Day is for parents too,
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
2 May 18
My son grew up seeing me work all the time. He knows how much I sacrificed just to give him the comfort he's enjoying now. As a parent, there's nothing we wouldn't do for our kids, but we must never forget ourselves.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
10 May 18
Yes it is. Now I just wonder to whom i'l be giving all my jewelries and watches when I die. I don't want to give it to my son's wife someday,
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
11 May 18
@toniganzon Toni, don't think of that yet. You are still so young. Just enjoy it now until you decide to give it to me. 
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
15 May 18
@toniganzon You are all girls also? So, where are the two now?
@caopaopao (12395)
• China
3 May 18
Yeah as a mother, sometimes we should spare some time for ourselves. If we try, we can take good care of our family, also ourselves.
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
2 May 18
love the heart design. yeah, i remember you said your son told you you don't look like his classmates' mothers. how interesting that your wake-up call came from a nun, yet it's so true and applies to everyone.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
2 May 18
Right. My son was just 3 months old when my cousin told me that.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
4 May 18
We mothers will do anything for our children. I neglected myself when our first son was a baby, until I modeled in a charity fundraiser. I was given a makeover - hair, makeup, and clothes. That was an eye opener. My husband prefers to be the one to buy me jewelry. Enjoy yours. You deserve it.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
4 May 18
My husband doesn't know anything about jewelries hahaha! So he would never do that for me. I just buy my own and I could choose whatever brand I want as well.
A person who has never been a mother would never understand what it is to be selfless. The moment I set my eyes on my son, I have totally forgotten about myself. I didn't even wear makeup at all. He was 3 months old when my cousin told me I should take care of myself too.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
4 May 18
@DianneN My husband would never take a hint. He's just into cycling and those are the things he just know.
I only have one son and not get pregnant again. I wish to have another baby though. A daughter would be great.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
4 May 18
@toniganzon My husband knows his jewelry, and if I see something I like, like David Yurman, I drop hints. All I have to say is. "Oooo, that's so pretty. I love it!" and it appears. He once yelled at me for buying my own anniversary gift of pearls years ago.
My son was about 2 when I rediscovered myself. I got pregnant again shortly thereafter and haven't looked back. Your cousin was so right!
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
2 May 18
I often admire women who continue to take car of their health and appearance. good for you. That cousin was timely.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
3 May 18
Yes, my son was three months old when she told me that. Now my son is are lady 14.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
7 May 18
@Gita17112016 What do you think?
I take my diamond peel facial every two weeks. I go for bikini and underarm wax once a month. I buy my things expensive things like jewelries and watches. I relax when I have to by visiting a spa.
@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
4 May 18
@toniganzon And have you been taking care of yourself?
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
2 May 18
I never wore like that when my son was a baby too. But he's 14 now. I deserve to have all the jewelries I love to wear.
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
3 May 18
Yes, but we have to take care of ourselves too.
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@anikoonline (3250)
• Hungary
3 May 18
Your cousin is right, neglecting yourself is never good. And the bangle looks amazing, 
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
4 May 18
Yes it's really pretty. Now I just want to buy more and their watch too.
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@quantum2020 (12041)
• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
8 May 18
It´s good to take care of the children because that´s a responsibility but it´s always good to take care of oneself, that´s important for the children too
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
9 May 18
Indeed, but most mothers feel guilty when doing so.
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@Letranknight2015 (51938)
• Philippines
2 May 18
Oh, my mom had sacrifice a lot and makes me happy now that she spent most of the time hanging out in places with her friends.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
3 May 18
That's good to know. I have made a lot of sacrifices for my son and even until now but I see to it that I don't neglect my own personal happiness and needs.
@riteeshpatidar9026 (504)
•
10 May 18
I really liked this one. You are right . A mother is selfless infront of her children.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
10 May 18
Thanks. That's why we shouldn't forget our moms and their sacrifices.
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
10 May 18
It wasn't a mother's day post. It was a labor's day post.
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
10 May 18
Checkout Charriol. I'm sure they have a shop in India but you can check out their website
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
8 Jun 18
Everything that's from Charriol are. They're really pretty and the quality is really great you could pass it on to your grandchildren someday.
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