Top Ten Things Every Woman Should Have

The Real Woman's Wellness Package

Cheryl Engelke
Every woman needs to have a Woman's Wellness Package. I am not talking about the things that have to do with your physical health and prevention and getting older. What I am referring to are the things that every woman, young or old, married or single, etc. needs. The things to lift your spirits when you need it and keeps you sane.
So here is my Top Ten Things that Every Woman Needs...

1. A bottle of bubbles for blowing...when you get sad, take the kids outside, or just by yourself, and blow bubbles. No one can be sad blowing bubbles.

2. A box of crayons and a coloring book. The good kind. For when creativity is failing you. Sometimes it helps just to go back to basics and remember the simplicity in life.

3. A really sad movie that makes you cry. Sometimes when life comes down upon us, we need a good cry. Sit down and watch a movie you KNOW will make you bawl. My favorites for this are Steel Magnolias, Beaches, The Notebook, Urban Cowboy, Casablanca, and Gone With the Wind.


4. Sexy Underwear. When you are feeling down on yourself, wear your sexy underwear underneath your clothes. This is an awesome confidence builder and no one will know why you're really smiling.

5. Bubble bath, facial mask, or really pretty nail polish. Sometimes, you just need to be a girl. My daughters and I have girl night and we will do facials (home made are fun too) and our toenails. Sometimes you need to pamper yourself.

6. Fresh flowers. Even if it's just wildflowers from the yard. This reminds us to appreciate the beauty in everything.

7. A smutty romance novel. (or other good book) This helps keep the romantic in us alive. We women need romance in our lives. It also is a good escape from the mundane.

8. A bottle of your favorite perfume. Sometimes, you just have to splurge and wear your favorite scent. Even if you're wearing sweats.

9. A page of at least 10 things you like about yourself. Post it somewhere you will see it everyday. That way, you are reminded why you are so wonderful and what makes you YOU.

10. A picture of yourself that YOU really like. You are beautiful and sometimes, you just need a reminder.

OK, ladies, make sure your Women's Wellness Package is complete. Then tell me, what do you have on hand that you keep to help you when you need it?

Published by Cheryl Engelke

Cheryl is a happily married mother of two beautiful girls. She is a full time writer and loves time with her family, music, theater, movies, writing, reading, and animals.  View profile

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