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Celebrating 17 Years Together & How Parents Can Find More Time for Date Night

by TerriAnn

Earlier this month, Frans and I celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary! I can’t believe it has been that long already?! So how did we spend our special day? Well, after taking care of some things in the morning, we went to lunch with our daughter at a simple takeout place. We even used a few free meal coupons we were holding onto. Afterwards, we all went home and Frans and I headed straight to bed…for a long nap. We were pooped from a busy week of activity and just wanted to sleep a bit. I don’t remember what we did for dinner that night but it might have had something to do with cleaning out the refrigerator and eating leftovers. This probably wasn’t our best attempt at date night.

The Challenge of Date Night for Parents

Somehow, when you have kids, those romantic evenings seem to get further and fewer between. When our daughter was little, we had great plans to have regular date nights. We realized that, before we were parents, we were a couple. Parents should take out time to reconnect and bond in their own relationship. But, when responsibilities and the exhaustion of childrearing sets in, time alone becomes rarer. Even when my daughter is visiting family or friends, Frans and I ended up doing miscellaneous housework or errands. That’s how life goes.

But what can we do about it? We would love to spend more “we time” together but how are we able to make room for it in our busy lives? Maybe, if we could shave a few minutes off mundane chores during the week, we could accrue enough free time to do a date night more often. How nice it would be to have a couple of hours every other week to ourselves for dinner and a movie, an evening stroll, a picnic, or something similar.

Creating More “We Time” By Using Clorox® Scentiva™ in the Kitchen

This is what I had in mind when I heard about the new Clorox® Scentiva™ Disinfecting Wipes and Multi-Surface Cleaner. These products cut cleaning time by doing three things at once — cleaning, disinfecting, AND deodorizing. Not only do they kill 99.9% of viruses and bacteria, but they make your house smell nice too. With a small space, wall-to-wall carpet, and a dog, we need all the help we can get in keeping our place smelling fresh.

Cookies & Clogs | See how parents can find more time for date night by saving time while cleaning with Clorox Scentiva Disinfecting Wipes and Clorox Scentiva Multi-Surface Cleaner.

Clorox® Scentiva™ Disinfecting Wipes and Multi-Surface Cleaner come in two scents: Hawaiian Sunshine™ and Tuscan Lavender & Jasmine. Hawaiian Sunshine™ has a tropical feel with citrus and pineapple accenting the light floral scent. Tuscan Lavender & Jasmine puts you in the center of a relaxing garden setting with a hint of fruity goodness and vanilla. Both are very pleasing smells without being overpowering. Neither product contains bleach.

I found that using Clorox® Scentiva™ in the kitchen makes cleaning up after meals a whole lot faster. After putting food stuffs and dishes away, it only takes a few minutes to wipe down all the surfaces. I use Clorox® Scentiva™ Multi-Surface Cleaner for the stove, counter, dishwasher face, and refrigerator doors. The Clorox® Scentiva™ Disinfecting Wipes are perfect for the microwave handle, appliances, and garbage. Since this product does three things in one, I end up saving five minutes after every meal. Those few minutes can really add up!

Cookies & Clogs | See how parents can find more time for date night by saving time while cleaning with Clorox Scentiva Disinfecting Wipes and Clorox Scentiva Multi-Surface Cleaner.

Cookies & Clogs | See how parents can find more time for date night by saving time while cleaning with Clorox Scentiva Disinfecting Wipes and Clorox Scentiva Multi-Surface Cleaner.

Could you use some extra time to spend with your spouse sans kids? You know you could. Thanks to the generosity of Clorox, I have a very special prize pack to giveaway. This way, after cleaning up, you can enjoy dinner, dessert, and a movie on us! The prize pack will include:

  • Four Clorox® Scentiva™ products (two cleaners and two wipes, one in each scent)
  • 2 x $15 movie theater gift cards
  • $100 gift card with a credit logo

Enter below!

 

What would you do with a little extra time to yourself?

This post is being compensated by The Clorox Company as a part of the Clorox Influencer program and as part of my participation of being a Clorox CLXChampion.

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369 comments

Elena April 24, 2017 - 11:17 am

I would read a book.

Tammy Shelton April 24, 2017 - 12:28 pm

More afternoons at the beach.

Elle April 24, 2017 - 12:36 pm

I would go to the park with my dog.

Christine Labelle April 24, 2017 - 1:02 pm

I’m not even sure how to answer this. Free time, what is that? I am a mom of four kids, I work full time and I am back in school. If I ever see free time again, I would have a me day. Loud music, shopping, reading, maybe even a nap.

Nicole Colletti May 2, 2017 - 9:08 pm

Right!?? I’m sitting here like..uhhhh…free time…

Christine Labelle May 3, 2017 - 3:44 am

I dream about it every day! Some day when the kids are older. ?

TerriAnn May 3, 2017 - 12:56 am

Doesn’t hurt to dream, right?! 😉

Chrissy April 24, 2017 - 1:44 pm

If I had a little extra time to myself I would read a good book and drink a coffee while it is still hot!

mami2jcn April 24, 2017 - 2:18 pm

I would exercise more.

Lauren April 24, 2017 - 2:30 pm

I would do crafty things with free time.

Janet W. April 24, 2017 - 3:59 pm

If I had a little extra time, I would relax and read a mystery book!

Heather Hayes Panjon April 24, 2017 - 4:20 pm

I would read more, if I had some extra time.

Amber Cheras April 24, 2017 - 5:42 pm

I would indulge in Chocolate and watch more shows!

Jessica To April 24, 2017 - 5:45 pm

I would want to read a good book but should really exercise more.

Jessica Naca April 24, 2017 - 5:56 pm

If I had a little extra time I would spend it at the gym! Gym time is so relaxing and healthy! Thanks for the giveaway and post!

Mary Cloud April 24, 2017 - 6:10 pm

I would curl up on the couch with a good book. I don’t get much of a chance to read anymore.

Steve Weber April 24, 2017 - 6:20 pm

I would enter more contests.

PriscillaL April 24, 2017 - 7:06 pm

I would love to drink cocktails and lay in a hammock- All day.

Rachel April 24, 2017 - 7:13 pm

If I had a little extra time I would take dance lessons.

shelly peterson April 24, 2017 - 7:15 pm

I would read with a cup of hot tea.

Elizabeth Brooks April 24, 2017 - 7:22 pm

I would read a book and enjoy a coffee

Tee Anderson April 24, 2017 - 9:04 pm

I would go for a nice long walk.

Nataly Carbonell April 24, 2017 - 9:06 pm

I’d learn a new interesting skill.

Jen A April 24, 2017 - 9:42 pm

Watch a movie, read a magazine! Something other than be on my phone!

Corey Olomon April 24, 2017 - 9:49 pm

I would read more and enter more contests. 🙂

Natalie April 25, 2017 - 3:52 am

If I had more time I would go running more. I would like to train for a marathon.

Dan Dykstra April 25, 2017 - 4:20 am

I would love to go fishing for a long weekend.

Serge B April 25, 2017 - 5:15 am

I would sleep more

Ellie Wright April 25, 2017 - 5:47 am

I would read some of the hundreds of books on my to be read list.

Claudia M April 25, 2017 - 5:55 am

a nice long walk

Julie Wood April 25, 2017 - 6:24 am

I would read more and take a nice hot bath and just sit and relax and do yoga!

kelly tupick April 25, 2017 - 6:39 am

I would take the atv out more and hit the trails and just have fun.

Kathy Hanley April 25, 2017 - 8:24 am

I would hit the treadmill more often and listen to a book on tape as I walk!

McKim April 25, 2017 - 8:46 am

I would read more books.

Stephanie April 25, 2017 - 8:57 am

i like to paint my nails

Melissa April 25, 2017 - 8:57 am

I would enjoy a spa day

Kelly D April 25, 2017 - 9:21 am

I would go on a nature walk.

Bridgett Wilbur April 25, 2017 - 9:47 am

I would take a nice hot bubble bath, and read a good book.

Shannon Baas April 25, 2017 - 10:15 am

I would read a good book.

Adrienne Gordon April 25, 2017 - 10:30 am

Sadly, tale a nap

Latanya Thornhill April 25, 2017 - 10:50 am

catch up on some much needed sleep

Amanda lea April 25, 2017 - 10:59 am

Nothing!! lol have a glass of wine and do nothing

Denise S April 25, 2017 - 12:13 pm

If I had extra time, I would do more reading.

heather April 25, 2017 - 1:34 pm

If I had a little extra time to myself I would go on a nature walk.

Sheila K. April 25, 2017 - 2:53 pm

I would spend my extra free time reading!

Margaret Smith April 25, 2017 - 3:24 pm

I’d like to spend time with my family doing something we would all enjoy.

Thomas Gibson April 25, 2017 - 3:25 pm

I would like to get in some more exercise if I had more time.

Ann Fantom April 25, 2017 - 4:19 pm

If I had a little extra time, I would go mountain biking

Virginia April 25, 2017 - 4:49 pm

I would have a massage. I really need one with all of life stresses.

carol clark April 25, 2017 - 5:29 pm

if i had extra time id clean i know sounds weird but besides that id go out to eat

Amy Stonger April 25, 2017 - 6:16 pm

I’d love to read a favorite book or get a pedicure. But more than likely I take a nap.

Aaron April 25, 2017 - 6:32 pm

If I had a little extra time to myself, I would nap.

Cheryl B April 25, 2017 - 6:35 pm

I would take some walks in the sunshine.

Nicole Martin April 25, 2017 - 7:06 pm

I would get more exercise.

Claire April 25, 2017 - 8:45 pm

Gotta be honest – I’d sleep!

Lynda @mommypowers April 25, 2017 - 11:04 pm

Spa day!!!

Elizabeth P April 25, 2017 - 11:35 pm

I would get a pedicure!

Kim Foy April 25, 2017 - 11:50 pm

I would go to the spa…or sleep…or read!

doug gerard April 26, 2017 - 12:01 am

I seem to have plenty of extra time to myself these days so I’d probably just go thrift-storing some more!

Valencia April 26, 2017 - 3:50 am

I would like to say sleep but I know that wouldn’t happen. I would finish reading a book I started and maybe watch a few shows that are still in my DVR.

Sandy H April 26, 2017 - 3:59 am

I would take a nap.

Kimberly H April 26, 2017 - 4:57 am

I would sleep in.

Cynthia C April 26, 2017 - 5:50 am

I would use extra time to read and enjoy time with my friends.

Anne Scott April 26, 2017 - 6:44 am

If I had a little more time I would read – maybe even read in a bubble bath (now that hasn’t happened in waaay too long!)

Christina Sparks April 26, 2017 - 7:26 am

I would go for daily hikes in the mountains if I had more time to myself.

Meghan April 26, 2017 - 7:47 am

Got to the spa

jeremy mclaughlin April 26, 2017 - 8:42 am

Would go bike riding.

Char April 26, 2017 - 9:00 am

I would go rollerblading, thank you so much for the great offer!

GENA VIGGIANI April 26, 2017 - 9:40 am

I would take a nap with my husband! Actually, I would do anything with my husband, just spend that extra time together!

Cheryl Chervitz April 26, 2017 - 10:11 am

I would read a book or nap if I had more time.

Candice April 26, 2017 - 10:15 am

I would love to cook more often, so I could eat more healthy meals.

Terry Stevens April 26, 2017 - 10:19 am

I would go to the gym and soak in the hot tub.

Marti Tabora April 26, 2017 - 10:22 am

If i had a little extra time, I would turn off my phone and go do something fun all by myself. Maybe go to a movie.

Lisa b April 26, 2017 - 10:23 am

Go to lunch and enjoy a movie

Tracy Pryor April 26, 2017 - 10:40 am

If I had a little more time I would catch up on some netflix shows.

Debbi Wellenstein April 26, 2017 - 10:44 am

Of course, I would read more.

Tracie Cooper April 26, 2017 - 10:48 am

I would take my hubby on a day date!

Kristen April 26, 2017 - 10:50 am

I’d take my best friend out for a leisurely lunch.

missy w April 26, 2017 - 10:53 am

I would nap or read.

Valerie Mabrey April 26, 2017 - 10:53 am

I would love to read a book cover to cover in one setting.

Nicole Lancaster April 26, 2017 - 11:12 am

I would take a nice long nature walk in the mountains around my home if I had a little extra time to myself.

Geena O'Banion April 26, 2017 - 11:15 am

Right now, I am thinking that I would use the time to clean my housing….inside. It’s Spring time and the weather is changing on a daily basis; so I am using the extra cloudy days to do Spring Cleaning. (Yes, I use Clorox on a few things). Being clean is really important……especially when the weather breaks and during those great weather days you will be able to GET UP AND GO if you want; and you won’t be feeling like you should be at home cleaning then.

Kim Henrichs April 26, 2017 - 11:24 am

I would go see a double feature at the movies!

Melissa April 26, 2017 - 11:34 am

I’d go get a massage and then relax with a cup of tea and a good book.

Betsy Barnes April 26, 2017 - 11:35 am

If I had a little extra time for myself, I would find a good book and read on my front porch.

Cindy Peterson April 26, 2017 - 11:51 am

I would head to the beach!

DEBIJOT April 26, 2017 - 12:10 pm

If I had extra time, I would read more.

Jill Hanson April 26, 2017 - 12:14 pm

I would love to go to the beach!

Allan F April 26, 2017 - 1:33 pm

I would use the time to just relax. I don’t get much time anymore.

Ashley C April 26, 2017 - 1:52 pm

I would spend that little extra time in the gym

Tiffany Dayton April 26, 2017 - 2:06 pm

I would take a nap.

cane April 26, 2017 - 2:12 pm

if i had more time to myself I would start eating more heathy and make diy facials

Dawn Ballo April 26, 2017 - 2:20 pm

I love to do cross word puzzles.

Julia Barnes April 26, 2017 - 2:52 pm

I would go on a day trip to the beach!

Helga April 26, 2017 - 3:00 pm

I would garden if I had extra time.

Annalisa K April 26, 2017 - 3:09 pm

I would read more with extra time

Kristin McCall April 26, 2017 - 3:12 pm

If I had extra time to myself I would bake more desserts.

Tracy Shafer April 26, 2017 - 3:37 pm

I would take more time to craft and read.

HilLesha April 26, 2017 - 4:44 pm

I’d read more. Thanks for the giveaway!

Suzanne April 26, 2017 - 5:01 pm

Take a nap

Barbara Montag April 26, 2017 - 5:16 pm

If I had a little more time I would learn yoga.
thank you

LAMusing April 26, 2017 - 5:20 pm

I’d visit the museums in my city

Gabrielle V April 26, 2017 - 5:25 pm

I would make it to the gym more!

Jessica W. April 26, 2017 - 6:44 pm

I would try to do something creative like write or draw.

Jenny Scheldberg April 26, 2017 - 7:05 pm

I’d read more. I have so many books I want to read.

Darlene Carbajal April 26, 2017 - 7:18 pm

I would sleep more!

Jeanne Rousseau April 26, 2017 - 7:52 pm

I would tackle the closets and donate some items.

Dwayne Berry April 26, 2017 - 8:11 pm

If I had a little extra time to myself, I’d play the hell out of my Playstation baseball game.

Dana April 26, 2017 - 8:24 pm

I would read more, exercise more, do more volunteer work.

Luna S April 26, 2017 - 9:00 pm

I would like to craft and exercise more.

Kayla Klontz April 26, 2017 - 9:21 pm

I would spend some time earning badges on my pogo account.

Kathie Craig April 26, 2017 - 10:12 pm

If I had had more time to myself, I would complete more craft projects. I want to eventually be able to sell them.

Christina Gould April 27, 2017 - 12:32 am

If had a little extra time to yourself, I’d read some good books. Thanks for the giveaway!

Sharon Rooney April 27, 2017 - 4:59 am

If I had a little extra time for myself I would love to read a book or watch a movie.

katherine Persons April 27, 2017 - 6:59 am

I would read a good book out under the tree

paula rousseau April 27, 2017 - 8:16 am

I would take longer hikes with my pup

Dana Rodriguez April 27, 2017 - 8:23 am

If I had some extra time I would love to just relax and catch up on my favorite shows.

carol April 27, 2017 - 10:39 am

If I had extra time, I would spend it doing my scrappy because I really enjoy that hobby

Birdie Skolfield April 27, 2017 - 11:25 am

I would work on my closets purging and re arranging them

Francine Anchondo April 27, 2017 - 11:29 am

I would read a book

Marty April 27, 2017 - 12:02 pm

Read, and possibly take a long, toddler-free bath.

Laurajj April 27, 2017 - 12:08 pm

Oh I would love to curl up and read a book!

Alejandra Carreno April 27, 2017 - 12:41 pm

I would take a sewing class to learn how to sew. Been really disappointed at retailers selection of summer shorts and skirts for my daughters. Every thing is way too short! I’d rather save $$ and make the clothes myself 🙂

Candace Miller April 27, 2017 - 3:39 pm

I would get a pedicure.

Donna Clifford April 27, 2017 - 3:55 pm

read!

Michelle Coles April 27, 2017 - 4:18 pm

I would bake more with my free time.

Susan Smith April 27, 2017 - 4:34 pm

I would read a book.

shelia April 27, 2017 - 5:05 pm

take a long nice bath

Nickie April 27, 2017 - 11:04 pm

I would spend more time going for walks with my hubby

laura bernard April 28, 2017 - 8:40 am

I would make myself a meal and a hot bath!

Patricia Wojnar Crowley April 28, 2017 - 8:52 am

I would spend some time crocheting!

michel April 28, 2017 - 3:29 pm

i would catch up on one of my books

al April 28, 2017 - 4:02 pm

Read.

Kayte CookWatts April 28, 2017 - 5:58 pm

I’d go lay in the park under the trees and relax.

Melissa Storms April 28, 2017 - 5:59 pm

I would give myself a manicure that I would let actually dry and not smudge because I had to do something.

Rhonda Y April 28, 2017 - 7:36 pm

I’d cuddle up with my pup and read some magazines.

Danielle April 28, 2017 - 8:54 pm

I would go through closet and drawers and get rid of crap

Leigh Anne Borders April 29, 2017 - 2:23 pm

If I was given some time I would escape to get a massage, pedicure, or manicure. If I am lucky, all three:)

Janice Cooper April 29, 2017 - 3:58 pm

I would do more reading.

Crystal F April 29, 2017 - 6:46 pm

I would read a little more. Thank you!

Stefanie G April 29, 2017 - 6:55 pm

I love to watch my favorite shows!

Lissa Crane April 29, 2017 - 7:56 pm

If I had a little extra time to myself I honestly would clean! With four kiddo’s and 2 dogs, there is always a mess and I never really get a chance to deep clean any room in my house!

joni taylor April 29, 2017 - 8:14 pm

If I had a little extra time for myself, I would nap. Working, being a mom and a grandmother and a nursing student is exhaustzing.

Emily Smith April 30, 2017 - 12:21 am

If I had a little extra time for myself I would read or go to the gym.

Holly Thomas April 30, 2017 - 2:31 am

I like to relax on the front porch with a cup of tea.

shanah Backman April 30, 2017 - 2:31 am

with 4 kids if i had extra time to myself i would nap like no one has napped before

Jackie April 30, 2017 - 9:49 am

If I had a little extra time to myself, I think I’d sit and watch a movie or read a book.
Thank you!

Mahdi Martin April 30, 2017 - 11:17 am

I would love to have a nice dinner and drinks with my husband. We haven’t treated ourselves for a while.

Susan Christy April 30, 2017 - 2:35 pm

I’d spend my extra time working in my yard.

Tina W April 30, 2017 - 2:52 pm

I would read more, I have a few books collecting dust that I would love to get through.

Heather G April 30, 2017 - 4:47 pm

Nap in the warmth of the sun in our backyard.

emily April 30, 2017 - 5:20 pm

I would take a nap

Christy Peeples DuBois April 30, 2017 - 6:18 pm

I would read more im sure. And I would probably read more blogs.

adriana April 30, 2017 - 6:33 pm

I read .

Cindy April 30, 2017 - 7:06 pm

I would sleep in.

Brittney House April 30, 2017 - 7:58 pm

I would love to watch movies in bed.

Susan P. April 30, 2017 - 8:25 pm

I would watch a movie all the way through without interruption.

Starla April 30, 2017 - 8:37 pm

Aw, how cute of you two! I would use the extra time by sneaking in a nap which is the best feeling ever or maybe getting a mani and pedi! 🙂

sarah k April 30, 2017 - 9:00 pm

I would sit down with a cup of coffee and a good book.

DeAnna Keller April 30, 2017 - 9:53 pm

I would take a nap!

Anita Duvall April 30, 2017 - 11:38 pm

I would lie on the back deck and just relax in the sun all by myself.

Zoey April 30, 2017 - 11:40 pm

I would take a nice long nap!

Madonna May 1, 2017 - 12:11 am

I would take a nap

Cheryl May 1, 2017 - 2:11 am

I would also take a nap. They’re refreshing!

Lisa Brown May 1, 2017 - 2:42 am

I would take a long walk or read a book.

Kyl Neusch May 1, 2017 - 8:56 am

More afternoons at the beach.

monique s May 1, 2017 - 9:44 am

With some extra time I would read a good book

gala May 1, 2017 - 10:17 am

I’d watch a new kdrama

Patti May 1, 2017 - 12:25 pm

I would lay out by a pool!

wendy browne May 1, 2017 - 2:43 pm

I would like to say that I’d do some sewing but I’d probably just enter contests or FB.

Katherine S May 1, 2017 - 2:48 pm

I would read more.

Edye May 1, 2017 - 2:49 pm

I’d go get a massage!

Stephanie Phelps May 1, 2017 - 2:50 pm

When I have extra time to myself I love to play in my flower beds planting more flowers!~

Annmarie W. May 1, 2017 - 3:26 pm

I like to read in my spare time! In the summer, I love to sit out on our patio and just enjoy the weather!

Darcy Koch May 1, 2017 - 3:50 pm

I would drive down to see my friend who lives 200 miles away. I haven’t seen her in over 2 years.

Holly S. May 1, 2017 - 4:06 pm

I would go for a massage! I could use one. 🙂

Jillian Too May 1, 2017 - 4:07 pm

I’d love to relax with a good book.

cheryl s May 1, 2017 - 4:11 pm

in the summer I’d spend hours floating on a raft in our pool

Marilyn Nawara May 1, 2017 - 4:28 pm

I would like to kick my feet up and relax for a few hours… read a magazine, color or call my sister.

Donna Cheatle May 1, 2017 - 4:28 pm

I would probably read more. Although now that the weather is changing for Spring and Summer, I’d likely spend more time in the pool

Audra May 1, 2017 - 4:41 pm

I would crochet more

Jill Rivera May 1, 2017 - 4:47 pm

My extra time, I exercise and knit.

Kelly Skibbe- KJ Skib May 1, 2017 - 5:05 pm

Honestly, I would be lazy. I would read more, take naps and binge watch on tv.

Michelle C May 1, 2017 - 5:10 pm

I would use extra free time to nap and snack and watch movies!

Tabathia B May 1, 2017 - 5:25 pm

Read one of the hundred’s of books I have or actually sleep for a few hours

Nancy May 1, 2017 - 5:35 pm

If I had some spare time, I’d read some mystery books!

Iliana R May 1, 2017 - 5:47 pm

I would get some needed sleep!

Ro May 1, 2017 - 6:20 pm

I would get caught up on my favorite tv shows.

Tina May 1, 2017 - 6:31 pm

If I had a little extra time, I would love to take a nice long hot bath or sit in a hammock with a good book.

jennifer horn May 1, 2017 - 6:40 pm

I’d catch up on all the shows I have taped on my DVR if I had some time alone.

Danielle Porter May 1, 2017 - 7:10 pm

Honestly, I would probably take a nap. If I wasn’t too sleepy at the time, which I probably would be, I’d love to take a leisurely walk with my dog without the kids!

Ada Miller May 1, 2017 - 7:32 pm

If I had extra time I would use it to try and get my house more organized. Every time I’ve been in the mood to do it has been a weekend of course when I’ve been off work and I’ve got that call on the Friday of the weekend asking if my 5yr old niece would stay all night so nothing got done. Also I’ve yet to get my spring cleaning done so that would get done too.

Tonya Mcminn May 1, 2017 - 7:56 pm

If I had a little extra time to myself I would take a moms day off and pamper myself.

elicia May 1, 2017 - 8:45 pm

Sleep.. I need sleep..
That and a spa day

wen budro May 1, 2017 - 9:55 pm

I would watch a good movie with a bottle of wine and a pizza.

Aubrey May 1, 2017 - 10:51 pm

I would read a book.

Erica B. May 2, 2017 - 1:03 am

I’d sleep!

Tracy Robertson May 2, 2017 - 2:32 am

I like writing and I use to write short stories years ago when I had the luxury of free time. If I had more free time now, I would love to get back to that hobby.

Jennifer W May 2, 2017 - 5:14 am

I would work out more.

Teresa A Thompson May 2, 2017 - 5:48 am

I would read more.

Rhonda McElveen May 2, 2017 - 5:51 am

I would mostly relax but it would be nice to go out and do something. I like going out to eat and going to the movies.

Stephanie Kennedy May 2, 2017 - 5:57 am

Find a piece of sun to sit in

brittany doerfler May 2, 2017 - 6:06 am

IF i had a little extra time i’d go out to dinner with hubby!

Erika W. May 2, 2017 - 7:31 am

If I had extra time, I would start playing hockey again.

Paula Hafner May 2, 2017 - 8:09 am

I would use any extra time to read or to go hiking. I love both.

Tamra H May 2, 2017 - 9:15 am

I’d finally finish one of the many books I’ve started! 😉

Debbie Yoder May 2, 2017 - 9:59 am

I would go get a manicure,facial and pedicure!

Jeanna May 2, 2017 - 11:44 am

I would take some time to read an then a little nap!

Jessica May 2, 2017 - 12:47 pm

I would work out more

shannon fowler May 2, 2017 - 1:28 pm

I would go get a massage and go shopping.

MaryAnn May 2, 2017 - 1:55 pm

I would probably read.

Michelle J. May 2, 2017 - 2:01 pm

I’d read a clean book!

Michelle G May 2, 2017 - 2:16 pm

I would love to work on a jigsaw puzzle if I had extra time.

rebecca day May 2, 2017 - 3:59 pm

I would exercise more and be able to read some of my books

Nancy Bowers May 2, 2017 - 4:36 pm

I would relax in the tub with a good book.

Lauryn R May 2, 2017 - 6:14 pm

If I had extra time I would definitely read a book. I love reading but never seem to find the time anymore these days.

Dina L May 2, 2017 - 6:44 pm

I’d have a bubble bath and read a good book!

Seyma Shabbir May 2, 2017 - 8:05 pm

If I had extra time I would love to give myself a manicure or watch walking dead!

Steph May 2, 2017 - 8:11 pm

I would spend more time
t the gym

Thomas Murphy May 2, 2017 - 8:15 pm

I would go for a bike ride.

Nicole Colletti May 2, 2017 - 9:09 pm

Well I really don’t get much free time…a few mins here and there..check my email… enjoy a hot cup of coffeee…clean !lol!

Hayley S May 2, 2017 - 9:24 pm

I would read more and take a few more baths!

elishia bakle May 2, 2017 - 9:42 pm

clean is that bad>> when the hubby and the kids are gone I deep clean..its nice to have a house to yourself that’s clean!

Tammy Catterton May 2, 2017 - 11:55 pm

I would use to take a nap or watch a movie here

Emily Endrizzi May 3, 2017 - 2:31 am

I would take a nap or spend more time in my garden.

MelodyJ May 3, 2017 - 2:48 am

I would caught up on my reading

HS May 3, 2017 - 5:50 am

I would take longer bath.

Suzanne May 3, 2017 - 6:17 am

I would probably enter more contests.

rita leonard May 3, 2017 - 6:42 am

I would love to read some books

Joni Mason May 3, 2017 - 6:58 am

With extra time to myself, I would take a nice long nap!

Alana Vester May 3, 2017 - 7:02 am

I would take a nap! I feel like I’m always on the go.

Brenda K Boone May 3, 2017 - 7:09 am

i would reflect more on life

Colette S May 3, 2017 - 7:20 am

I would use it to sketch. And I promised a little girl a Princess so it would be a good use.

Cindy Merrill May 3, 2017 - 7:33 am

I would use it to look up some Sugar free dessert soft cake recipes for my Senior Meals program.

Elizabeth Newsome May 3, 2017 - 7:44 am

I’d use it to read some of the books I have waiting on me!

Cynthia Roach May 3, 2017 - 8:33 am

I would probably finish reading my book.

Cathy Philipps May 3, 2017 - 8:36 am

I would watch my favorite show without interruptions!

Lillian Dollarhide May 3, 2017 - 9:18 am

I would do something to calm my nerves and work on bettering myself

Cathy French May 3, 2017 - 9:39 am

I like to catch up on my favorite shows that I have on the dvr when I have time to myself.

Michelle Donovan May 3, 2017 - 10:31 am

I would love to enjoy getting out into nature more.

Phyllis Huebbe May 3, 2017 - 10:45 am

Now that it’s spring I would do some hiking

DeeAnn S May 3, 2017 - 11:35 am

If I had free time I’d grab a book, a cup of tea, and sit on the back porch and relax ’till someone hollered for me. 🙂

Natalie U May 3, 2017 - 12:33 pm

I sleep, take a bath get pedicures….watch my fave shows

Danielle May 3, 2017 - 12:53 pm

I’d definitely read a book!

velder S Dixon May 3, 2017 - 12:57 pm

I would sleep more

Rebecca W May 3, 2017 - 1:38 pm

When I have alone time, I look forward to reading a few books or taking a nap. It’s always nice to have some quiet, free time.

Leah Allen May 3, 2017 - 1:43 pm

My husband and I will be celebrating 32 years together, and our 3 adult children (28,26,22) still live at home with us. Would love to have a special night with my husband.

Billie R May 3, 2017 - 2:10 pm

I would love to eat at a restaurant with my husband. It has been quite some time! T hanks for hte chance to win.

Missy May 3, 2017 - 2:48 pm

I would read more, and maybe do some crafts.

Gabrielle May 3, 2017 - 3:12 pm

I would definitely just curl up with a good book.

Paol Trenny May 3, 2017 - 3:22 pm

I would go to a day spa and get a massage and facial.

Pamela Gurganus May 3, 2017 - 4:25 pm

If I had a little extra time to myself, I would read a book.

Cathleen King May 3, 2017 - 4:51 pm

If I had extra time to myself, I would nap.

Mel @ brokeGIRLrich May 3, 2017 - 5:37 pm

If I had a little extra time to myself, I’d start trying to teach myself Russian!

Polly Hall May 3, 2017 - 6:39 pm

I love to read and there is never enough time to read as much as I want to I would use the time to read a good book.

beth cole May 3, 2017 - 6:56 pm

I would take a nap!

Audra OHara May 3, 2017 - 6:58 pm

I would take a nap and then maybe do my toenails. I’m a party animal, right? lol

Sandy Cain May 3, 2017 - 7:12 pm

I would soal in a hot bubble bath while listening to music and burning a candle. Instead of 10 minute showers!

Janet Gretch May 3, 2017 - 8:59 pm

Time for me???? Are you kidding. I would faint

Nicole Ackerman May 3, 2017 - 9:07 pm

I would take some classes at the gym!

Monica Young May 3, 2017 - 9:33 pm

I think I’d go get my hair cut and colored and take some time out for myself.

Terra Heck May 4, 2017 - 12:43 am

I’d probably spend time reading a book or organizing my office. OR, I might just go get a pedicure!
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partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

Lisa V. May 4, 2017 - 2:11 am

I would like to relax or sleep.

Kimmy Ripley May 4, 2017 - 9:18 am

I would love to do some running or walking with my sweet rescue dog!

heather kaufman May 4, 2017 - 9:52 am

I would take a bubble bath.

Mita May 4, 2017 - 11:04 am

I would read more

Danielle Magee May 4, 2017 - 11:35 am

I would get housework done that I have put off.

joti b May 4, 2017 - 12:36 pm

I would watch a movie!

Mary Beth Elderton May 4, 2017 - 1:45 pm

I would read—really read, like a whole book straight through. I used to do that sometimes. Now I don’t know exactly where the time goes.

Whitney Lindeman May 4, 2017 - 1:49 pm

Time all to myself? I’d just sing & dance around in my undies, if we’re being real. 😀

Audrey Stewart May 4, 2017 - 3:10 pm

I would take a nap.

dawn ganey May 4, 2017 - 4:17 pm

I need a haircut & 1st time massage soon. It is needed badly.

sheila ressel May 4, 2017 - 4:17 pm

I would take myself to the movies.

Janet OBrien May 4, 2017 - 5:09 pm

I love taking a bubble bath

janetfaye May 4, 2017 - 6:25 pm

I would binge on some Netflix series.

Jessica Taylor @idatchica87 May 4, 2017 - 7:08 pm

With extra time for myself, I would honestly start scrapbooking all of my children’s school & artwork and awards I’ve been saving over the years. It’s been on my to-do list but I’ve never found time to actually do it!

Alisa May 4, 2017 - 7:38 pm

Read and exercise

Jennifer Reed May 4, 2017 - 8:40 pm

I would go thrift shopping if I had alittle extra time to myself.

Deborah G. May 4, 2017 - 8:56 pm

I’d probably eat some chocolate and deep clean my house.

Ryan Spencer May 4, 2017 - 10:00 pm

I would get more sleep and spend time doing activities I enjoy like working on car models and reading my kindle.

betsy May 5, 2017 - 4:03 am

i would take a nap! 🙂

Abigail May 5, 2017 - 6:00 am

Free time…??? It’s fun to think about at least! Im thinking yoga class, read a book, take a nap – in that order.

Kelly Kimmell May 5, 2017 - 7:12 am

I would probably take a nap or watch a movie, something relaxing.

Samantha Plotkin May 5, 2017 - 7:14 am

Take a long shower – with no interruptions from the kids!

Elaina K May 5, 2017 - 8:27 am

With a little extra I like to go kayaking.

Marian May 5, 2017 - 8:47 am

I’d tackle a sewing project.

susan smoaks May 5, 2017 - 10:00 am

if i had more time for myself i would sleep a little bit more and read a good book.

Julie Waldron May 5, 2017 - 1:41 pm

I would read more.

Trisha Burgess May 5, 2017 - 2:15 pm

I would take a bubble bath and a nap!

Sara May 5, 2017 - 2:36 pm

I would get a massage.

Pam H. May 5, 2017 - 3:11 pm

I would read a book.

Kim brooks May 5, 2017 - 4:27 pm

If I had extra time I would volunteer more then I am able to do now. Love volunteering at the animal shelters

Shelley May 5, 2017 - 5:31 pm

If I had extra time I would read more.

Samantha May 5, 2017 - 5:55 pm

I would pamper myself with a nice soothing bath!

Teresa Moore May 5, 2017 - 6:33 pm

I think I would relax in the tub followed by reading a good book.

Jessica Merrick May 5, 2017 - 7:38 pm

My nails!

Anita Jude May 5, 2017 - 7:48 pm

I would read a book

nicole bowers May 5, 2017 - 8:27 pm

As a single working Mama with 2 jobs, I’d take a long UN-INTERRUPTED BUBBLE BATH if I had a little free time!

brandy c May 5, 2017 - 9:53 pm

I would read more books.

Ashley Christensen May 5, 2017 - 11:32 pm

I would paint my fingernails.

Kristi C May 6, 2017 - 1:54 am

I would go get a pedicure.

joseph gersch May 6, 2017 - 2:30 am

I would meditate with extra time to myself

Taryn T May 6, 2017 - 6:08 am

I would sleep in, watch bad TV- like Lifetime Movies, that I never get to watch, give myself a facial, and paint my nails!

Brigitte Bauman May 6, 2017 - 6:25 am

I would go to the park, sit on a bench, and read a book as I feel the warmth of the sun against my face. Or maybe I will just sleep in.

elizabeth miller May 6, 2017 - 6:40 am

If I had a little extra time, I probably would just lay down with the tv and try to relax a little. Something I never get to do.

Jessica Padilla May 6, 2017 - 8:48 am

If I had a little extra time for myself I would use that time to relax or take a nap.

Marissia watkins May 6, 2017 - 10:37 am

get a massage

Nicole Sender May 6, 2017 - 10:46 am

Relax and read!

Gabrielly May 6, 2017 - 10:46 am

I would travel more.

Carolyn May 6, 2017 - 2:03 pm

Read more books

allison May 6, 2017 - 2:16 pm

I would love to be able to read some more! Thanks so much for the chances to win.

Lesley F May 6, 2017 - 2:28 pm

I would get to the gym more often

tammigirl May 6, 2017 - 2:36 pm

I would like to find more time to spend with my family without t’s – telephone, television, technology. Just time together, talking.

Robin May 6, 2017 - 2:37 pm

I would go the gym to workout.

Hannah McNally May 6, 2017 - 2:42 pm

First a hot shower, and then a nice long nap! I wish I had more time for naps, I always feel better afterward!

Leela May 6, 2017 - 2:42 pm

A long, hot shower.

Sheila Colbert May 6, 2017 - 3:18 pm

I would curl up and watch some movies

LeAnn Harbert May 6, 2017 - 3:57 pm

I will read a book and take a nap.

Darlene Owen May 6, 2017 - 5:18 pm

If I had extra time I would read a good book.

Karla R. May 6, 2017 - 6:16 pm

I would take a nice warm bath that I’ve been saying I’ll take when I have time.

Breanne May 6, 2017 - 7:00 pm

I would read.

Laurie Emerson May 6, 2017 - 7:11 pm

I think that I forgot what it was like to have a little time to myself. If I did though I would take a long hot bath without having to worry about someone knocking on the door saying they needed to use it!

Kathryn C May 6, 2017 - 7:14 pm

go see a movie on the big screen!

Tracy P. May 6, 2017 - 7:15 pm

I would just get a delicious meal, watch a movie, and then take a nap.

jberry May 6, 2017 - 7:36 pm

Long hot bath.

Anne Higgins May 6, 2017 - 7:37 pm

Like many others, I would enjoy a nap. But would also enjoy spending time playing with our grandkids.

Carolyn Daley May 6, 2017 - 7:49 pm

I would spend the time reading a book on my tablet.

Trinity Rosario May 6, 2017 - 9:32 pm

I would travel more by myself! Even just a short road trip alone is my favorite way to spend my time!

Johnnie bowers May 6, 2017 - 10:53 pm

Read & take a nice hot bubble bath!

Penny Snyder May 7, 2017 - 5:31 am

I would sit & read a good book!~

Hesper Fry May 7, 2017 - 5:47 am

I would take a long, hot bath and read a book!

Kamella May 7, 2017 - 6:02 am

Exercise more often

Lynne T May 7, 2017 - 8:03 am

I would go to lunch with friends.

Janine Hwang May 7, 2017 - 8:41 am

I’d get a massage!

Lisa Walker May 7, 2017 - 8:46 am

I would take a long bubble bath.

amanda whitley May 7, 2017 - 8:57 am

i would take a nice long shower uninterrupted

clynsg May 7, 2017 - 9:24 am

I would get some more of my TBR book pile read!

Stephanie Liske May 7, 2017 - 9:46 am

I would have some more family time.

Dynal Roberson May 7, 2017 - 9:49 am

I actually found that this summer I would have some extra time to myself. So I got a job.

Shayna Brookman May 7, 2017 - 10:29 am

I would take a nap 🙂

Christie Temple May 7, 2017 - 11:01 am

Alone time doesn’t exist for me lol I’m a single mom of three boys and I homeschooled but I know one day my house will be quiet and I’ll be alone and then I’ll miss the loudness.

Kathy Dalton May 7, 2017 - 11:03 am

I would love to go fishing

Priscilla P. May 7, 2017 - 11:17 am

I would enter more contest like this one.

Michelle Catallo May 7, 2017 - 11:37 am

To play a board game with my kids.

Christina C moore May 7, 2017 - 11:49 am

If I had extra time, I would spend more time with my granddaughter, read moore, talk long walks, and travel

Austin H. May 7, 2017 - 12:23 pm

Go hiking or boating or clean more. Never seems to be enough time to clean the house.

Nicole C May 7, 2017 - 12:36 pm

I f I had extra time, I would read.

jules m. May 7, 2017 - 1:08 pm

i would walk the doggie and read a book

Shannon May 7, 2017 - 2:00 pm

I would take more nature photos, I haven’t had time lately.

ewhatley May 7, 2017 - 2:56 pm

More time reading on the beach.

Grace Mitchell May 7, 2017 - 3:58 pm

I would knit more!

shirley May 7, 2017 - 4:37 pm

I would read and most likely fall asleep.

Michelle H. May 7, 2017 - 5:50 pm

I would read more.

golden storm May 7, 2017 - 6:20 pm

i would have a long hot bath and read a good book

Julie May 7, 2017 - 6:20 pm

I would hit the Beach?

Holly M May 7, 2017 - 6:30 pm

I would do more yoga!

Missy Schutz May 7, 2017 - 6:45 pm

I would sit outside and soak up some rays and just breathe:)

Allyson Tice May 7, 2017 - 7:08 pm

wish i had extra time to just sit in the chair and catch up on my netflix shows!

Leah Shumack May 7, 2017 - 7:46 pm

If I had extra time I’d get caught up on some reading!

Brian E. May 7, 2017 - 8:11 pm

Wish I had more time to each week to play basketball or tennis with my kids !

Rivka May 7, 2017 - 8:19 pm

Sleep.

Trisha McKee May 7, 2017 - 8:30 pm

Oh wow, I would cuddle up in a pile of blankets, eat chocolate, and read a really good book. That is what I would do with a little extra time. That…. or go hiking. So …I need a lot of time so i can do both!

Sand May 7, 2017 - 8:47 pm

I would read more books and watch a lot of movies!

Tara May 7, 2017 - 9:53 pm

I would read a really great book!

James Jenkins May 7, 2017 - 10:08 pm

I would finally check out all of the special-interest web sites I never seem to have the time to pursue.

Michele Cupp May 7, 2017 - 10:20 pm

If I had more time, I’d spend it with my son.

courtney b May 7, 2017 - 10:31 pm

i would probably take a long hot bath- never get to do that!!

courtney b

AEKZ2 May 7, 2017 - 10:39 pm

I enjoy watching tv or a movie during my free time.

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