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Five Must Have Items to Recover from a “Mom-Nighter!”

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My alarm goes off at 5:30am every.single.morning. It is a relentless reminder that regardless of how much fun I had the night before and how late I stayed up, it is now time for me to start our routine all over again. I wake up with several little feet in my face, make-up worn off and my hair a tangled mess. I obviously just pulled another “mom-nighter”. This is not to be confused with an “all-nighter”, the kind that involves alcohol, loud music and crazy dance moves. My sleepless nights are now caused by teething, filling sippy-cups and scaling the stray LEGOs on the floor on my way to and from the kitchen. I need help, and lots of it, in order to have the corporate-executive look that is required of me during the day. I must have my five special items to recover from the “mom-nighter!” Five Must Have Items to Recover From a "Mom-Nighter"

This is obviously not my first time having to conceal, tuck and smooth body parts in a desperate attempt to hide my fatigue, lack of exercise and complete exhaustion. I kick my morning routine on cruise control as I shower, and start the revitalization process of my (almost) middle-aged tired body. I have five must-have items that I rely on (rather heavily) to help me look “put together” and appear somewhat alert. Turn to these things next time you take part in a raging mom-nighter, you can thank me later – when you wake up!

1. Suits! I have a handful of classic suits in my closet. They are ready at a moment’s notice to help make it appear that I put effort into getting dressed. Fact of the matter is that I keep my wardrobe colors really basic, so I don’t have to give much thought to matching anything when I get dressed.

2. Accessories! Much like my work attire, my accessories are rather timeless and basic. However, I love when I can dress up my outfit with a nice necklace and once again look way more put together than I really am.

3. Shoes! There is nothing that says “well-rested and fit” like wearing patent leather heels. I am simply creating an optical illusion when I get ready for work. Walking around in heels makes me appear taller, and I have over the years told myself that I look awake when I trot around in my 4 – 6 inch heels. (It is probably because I am so concentrated on not falling flat on my face!)

4. Coffee! Oh, ok – so this item has zero to do with my wardrobe, but everything to do with shoveling the sleep out of my eyes and getting pep in my step. Coffee is required, it is a necessity, especially because of my narcolepsy.

5. Skimmies, last but not least! Jockey® Skimmies® Slipshort, the incredibly comfortable panty-line-smoothing slip short help me “pull everything together” and feel that I am embraced in a comforting (and reassuring) hug. When I dress the part of a motivated and successful working mother of four then I start to feel it and believe it. My Skimmies are truly the cherry on top, they give me that finishing touch. I know people can’t see them, thankfully no one knows what I am wearing under my suit. But I am confident that people find my newfound energy rather contagious and refreshing. Skivvies by Jockey to the Rescue After Pulling a "Mom-Nighter!" Thanks to the five items in my “recovery kit”, I am able to get through the day relatively unscathed, so I can rush home to be with my loving children and prepare for another mom-nighter. Regardless of how exhausting motherhood is, every single sleepless night is worth it. With my five must-haves, especially the Skimmies by Jockey, I know that I can handle everything that this journey throws at me.

Thank you, Jockey for sponsoring this post.

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  1. anitakayduvall says

    June 10, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    Would love to be saved by skivvies. These look amazing and much lighter than Spanx.

    • anitakayduvall says

      June 10, 2015 at 2:47 PM

      Reply to self……next time hit the m instead of v so comment does no look hilarious!

      • Mama in the Now says

        June 10, 2015 at 10:26 PM

        HA HA HA – thanks!!! Updating now! LMAO

  2. Cynthia C says

    June 11, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    My computer self-corrects skimmies to skivvies too Ha! I would like to wear them under my skirts to eliminate static cling.

  3. Cynthia Conley (@clc408) says

    June 11, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    Tweet
    https://twitter.com/clc408/status/609015409803710464

  4. Kelly D says

    June 11, 2015 at 2:06 PM

    I would like to be #SavedBySkimmies for the days I choose to wear a dress instead of shorts when I am spending the day with my kids.

  5. Kelly D says

    June 11, 2015 at 2:07 PM

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/609059320383328256

  6. vickiecouturier says

    June 11, 2015 at 5:39 PM

    these would be nice to have to wear to my reunion coming up so things are all in place,lol

  7. vickiecouturier says

    June 11, 2015 at 5:40 PM

    https://twitter.com/vickiecouturier/status/609112834031673344

  8. Heather B says

    June 11, 2015 at 11:12 PM

    I have lost a lot of weight so GOT to have my skimmies!

  9. Erika says

    June 12, 2015 at 4:11 PM

    These are a great idea. They would definitely make me more likely to dress up and still play with my kids!

    chambanachik(at)gmail(dot)com

  10. Karrie Millheim says

    June 13, 2015 at 12:25 AM

    I would like to skimmies to make me feel pretty

  11. Sandra Watts says

    June 14, 2015 at 6:55 PM

    I could really use to be #SavedBySkimmies because I lost 100 lbs recently and am currently still working toward more. I have lots of tucking, hiding, taping, moving, rolling, LOL, what ever I have to do to hide and conceal what is left over from it.

  12. Sandra Watts says

    June 14, 2015 at 6:56 PM

    My tweet link: https://twitter.com/saleago/status/610219256580603904

  13. Dawn Monroe says

    June 18, 2015 at 6:51 AM

    I would like to be saved by skivvies for an upcoming baby shower. I dont want to be the one with the big belly.

  14. Madeline says

    June 19, 2015 at 11:23 PM

    I’d like to be Saved By Skimmies this summer when my hubby and I go out on date nights. The Jockey Skimmies Short Length Wicking Slipshort should keep sweat from bothering me so much on hot nights.
    madelinebrubaker {at} gmail [dot] com

  15. Madeline says

    June 19, 2015 at 11:44 PM

    Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/612103745627942913
    madelinebrubaker {at} gmail [dot] com

  16. rachel says

    June 22, 2015 at 8:40 PM

    I’m 6 months pregnant and these would be perfect for an outdoor wedding that we have coming up.

  17. latanya t says

    June 23, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    I want to be saved by some skimmies!

  18. Katherine says

    June 27, 2015 at 2:58 PM

    Saved by skimmies so I look better for nephews wedding

  19. Katherine says

    June 27, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/614870739427176448

  20. Dan Lanner says

    July 1, 2015 at 1:24 AM

    I’m in my 60’s and in a wheelchair, but I still want to look great. Save me skimmies!
    Julie in San Diego

  21. Melinda says

    July 10, 2015 at 2:46 PM

    Having 2 yr old, wearing dresses/skirts are impossible if you care about decency in public, so this would save me big time!

  22. Susan Smith says

    July 11, 2015 at 8:49 PM

    I would definitely like to try these under sundresses and whit pants this summer.

  23. Susan Smith says

    July 11, 2015 at 8:51 PM

    https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/620032558739419136

  24. Gina M says

    July 12, 2015 at 10:04 PM

    I would love to be #savedbyskimmies by wearing them under my dresses to prevent chaffing!

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    wildorchid985 AT gmail DOT com

  25. Gina M says

    July 12, 2015 at 10:06 PM

    tweet–https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/620413975314960384

  26. Kristen says

    July 14, 2015 at 8:53 AM

    I’d really like to try these under my sundresses. #SavedBySkimmies

  27. Kristen says

    July 14, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    tweeted
    https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/620939070890348544

  28. thisisliferemix says

    July 14, 2015 at 10:12 PM

    I would love to be #SavedBySkimmies for my anniversary.

  29. thisisliferemix says

    July 14, 2015 at 10:13 PM

    tweeted https://twitter.com/mommysweetiepie/status/621140473260847104

  30. maria cantu says

    July 18, 2015 at 12:07 AM

    I don’t wear dresses but I would wear these with dress slacks.

  31. Eugenie says

    July 19, 2015 at 5:50 PM

    they’d be great for biking around town!

  32. Kimmy Ripley says

    July 22, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    Perfect item for windy days when you are wearing a skirt!

  33. Rebecca says

    July 25, 2015 at 8:51 PM

    I’d love to try these under my skirts.

  34. Shannon says

    July 28, 2015 at 11:04 PM

    I could really use these under dresses and slacks!

  35. Shannon says

    July 28, 2015 at 11:22 PM

    https://mobile.twitter.com/shiebs24b/status/626230675037798400

  36. Amy Tong says

    July 29, 2015 at 3:28 AM

    What a great idea! I often avoid wearing skirts because it’s embarrass if I accidentally show more than I should! Now, I can wear comfy skirts and skip the jeans this summer! Thanks for introducing me to these Skimmies!

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

  37. Amy Tong says

    July 29, 2015 at 3:29 AM

    tweeted:
    https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/626293314111713280

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

  38. Ellie Wright says

    July 29, 2015 at 11:38 PM

    I would love to be #savedbyskimmies when wearing a sundress to my boys’ little league games.

  39. Ellie Wright says

    July 29, 2015 at 11:39 PM

    tweeted

    https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/626597610351034368

  40. Amanda Sakovitz says

    July 30, 2015 at 5:32 AM

    In my life, I need to be saved by skimmies!

  41. Amanda Sakovitz says

    July 30, 2015 at 5:33 AM

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/aes529/status/626686721254625280

  42. angie says

    July 30, 2015 at 11:57 AM

    Since they are not available in a size that fits me, I can’t use the product. But I think my mom would love the original ones for her bike rides!

  43. angie says

    July 30, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/626783259423158272

  44. Debbie B says

    July 30, 2015 at 11:17 PM

    i would like to wear these under a sundress!

  45. Debbie B says

    July 30, 2015 at 11:18 PM

    i posted at tweet here:

    https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/626955073952743424

  46. Tabathia B says

    July 31, 2015 at 12:37 AM

    I want to be saved from my thighs rubbing together

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

  47. Tabathia B says

    July 31, 2015 at 12:38 AM

    tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/626974219365171200

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

  48. Betty C says

    July 31, 2015 at 4:28 AM

    I’d like to be saves by Skimmies so that when the wind blows hard I don’t reveal everything to the world.

  49. Betty C says

    July 31, 2015 at 4:29 AM

    Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/627033222271119360

  50. Thomas Murphy says

    July 31, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    I would like to be #SavedBySkimmies when I am working out.

  51. Thomas Murphy says

    July 31, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    tweeted
    https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/627142837520441344

  52. slehan says

    July 31, 2015 at 5:33 PM

    I would like to be saved #savedbyskimmies this summer for bike riding.
    Thanks for the contest.

    slehan at juno dot com

  53. slehan says

    July 31, 2015 at 5:47 PM

    https://twitter.com/slehan/status/627232304054714369

    slehan at juno dot com

  54. Angel Jacklyn (@kytah00) says

    July 31, 2015 at 11:53 PM

    I NEED SOME SKIMMIES TO TUCK AWAY “MY” EXTRA PADDING! afjackly@oakland.edu

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