Inspired by the beautiful me-time stories of mamas in the two minutes with series, I decided I wanted to create a gift card with a difference. 

I’m a real believer in the saying “it’s the thought that counts” when it comes to presents. Knowing how challenging I find it to create the time and space for me-time, I wanted a card someone could give to a mama, like me, to help them to bring some me-time into their days. 

My vision is to create a “mamas me-time movement” which sees mamas making a commitment to their own self care but recognizing it’s not that easy to have me-time without help, also creates a community which helps and supports mamas to take me-time. 

1. Send a stamped self addressed envelope (to fit a postcard sized gift card) to: 

Mama’s me-time, PO Box 177, Black Rock, 3193. 

Be mindful of sending an express post envelope if you need the card urgently. 

2. When you receive your gift card complete the recipients details and your details. The card gives you the space to complete the following :

“For you to enjoy some me-time with…” Some examples of gift ideas are:

• An hour of babysitting so you can do something you love
• The school run taken care of one Monday morning
• These bath salts for a long soak in the tub
• This book to inspire you
• These essential oils to relax you
• This yoga pass to revitalise you

The gift should reflect a me-time activity you think the mama will love but the only limit is your imagination. 

3. Gift the card - for a mama’s birthday, to a mama on her children’s birthdays, an anniversary,  Mother’s Day or anytime. 

4. Share on Instagram your completed gift card to inspire others with ideas or the mama enjoying her me-time with your help using the hashtags #mamasmetimemovement #mamasmetime

I hope you embrace and enjoy the idea. 

Finally, I would like to recognise and thank Karla Pizzica for her generosity in sharing her talents and creating the graphics for our beautiful card as a love job - so I could share it with you for no cost.