You may or may not know, that I've got five kids. All under 8 years of age.

And we homeschool.

Do you know what this means? It means that I rarely get any time to myself. It means there is no quiet time in our house. It means that there is a lot of chocolate consumption. (Hey, we all have to cope.)

It also means that I take my own personal chill time (when I can get it) very seriously. 

I will now share with you my expert tips on achieving CALM:

Create a nice environment.

Clean out your bath tub. It's okay if there is a week old ring in it because you share it with at least two of your kids. Just clean it first, for yourself. Please. (I like to use Magic Erasers. They are quick and effective.) Burn some candles. Fancy ones that are just for you.

Allow yourself permission.

Do not steep in thoughts of what you should be doing, the argument you had, or anything else stressful. Give yourself Permission to relax. You need rest. You need it to be able to do the things you should be doing and you need it to handle those stressful situations.

Lose track of time

A good soak should not be hurried. Whatever the stressful thing is that got you wound up will likely still be there when you are done relaxing.

Make room for a bath bomb.

Bath bombs are magical. They take an ordinary tub of hot water and turn it into a refuge. They fizz their little hearts out and give all they've got, and when they are done your bath water has reach perfection- perfectly moisturizing, perfectly relaxing, perfectly CALM.

(Pictured: Geranium Lime Bath Bomb with Shea Butter)

So, in the midst of making all your New Year's Resolutions make a resolution to have some CALM in your life. Everybody needs it!

And to make sure you get it, we're giving away a FREE Bliss Bath Bomb with Cocoa Butter on all orders $25 or more this month! Just enter the Discount Code FREEBLISS on the Shopping Cart Page (Offer expires January 31, 2012).

 Happy New Year!

~Cheeky Maiden