A Love Letter To Mums: 5 Me-Time Solutions For Super-Busy Mamas

Dear mums,

How are you? Still busy as ever? Well, who are we kidding, right? A mum is the Wonder Woman of the real world and we believe “busy” is an understatement.

But hey mums, do you ever set aside time just for yourself? You know, a little me-time doing what you enjoy doing? Even if it means doing absolutely nothing (well, if that is what you want and helps you to relax, then that is some well-spent quality me-time!)!

What if we told you that it is possible and that it is necessary for the sake of your overall health?

Here, let us share some tips with you so that you can sneak in some R&R for yourselves. Trust us, as mothers ourselves, too, these tips are tried and tested and good to be passed down to another fellow mum.

Tip #1 Rope In Help

Getting help is always the number #1 key when it comes to raising children; whoever says, “It takes a village to raise a child” is very wise! Work out a good time with your husband or a family member, so you can sneak out or in for some alone time.

Get them out for ice cream, perhaps? So that you will get the whole house to yourself! Important to remember though: once children are out, strictly no house chores or office work are allowed! Put on some music and whip out the face mask instead, or dust out the yoga mat for a sesh of TABATA or yoga!

Whatever it is, remember this is the time to help you regain your sanity, so use it well.

Tip #2 Get Some Fresh Air

If you are anything like most mums, chances are you spend a lot more time inside than you do basking in the great outdoors.

Whenever possible, go out for a walk – yes, all by yourself. Just a short walk around your neighbourhood could do one wonders! When you are out alone, all your senses tend to sharpen up and you will suddenly notice the chirping birds and hey look! A fruiting mulberry tree out of nowhere!

Tip #3 Go For A Drive

This is one of our top favourites!

You know how tensed up you are at the end of the day – working to meet deadlines, figuring out meals (and actually preparing and cooking them!), helping kids with their homework, and humouring their never-ending “whys” and “hows”, it could take a lot out of someone!

At times like these, we would head out for an aimless drive, or if you must have a reason, just say, “Mummy’s going out to buy bread for tomorrow’s breakfast! Be back in a jiff!”.

There is just something liberating when you get behind the steering wheel, blank out your mind, and just sing along to your favourite tracks in the safe space of your own car.

Tip #4 Toilet Breaks

Mums love toilet breaks and there is no shame in that, sisters! When push comes to shove, a quick dash-and-lock in the toilet could save your sanity. Just make sure that your children are in a safe space and that the doors are safely locked so that no one escapes the house.

We mums know the magic of a tiny space that is a toilet or bathroom. Pssst, we all concur that we love to light a scented candle and play Spotify on our phone while we are on the throne. And since you are already in there, take a stress-relieving shower. Why not, right? Carpe diem!

Tip #5 Ayam Brand To The Rescue, Always.

See, we understand that life can get unreasonably busy and daunting, so we have got you covered.

How do you like the idea of a piping hot, fancy meal served in 4.5 minutes, that has no preservatives, colouring, and no added MSG? That is not all! It also contains a good source of dietary fibre* and its natural flavour is derived from real food.

Healthful & Convenience Are Possible!

Sounds like a dream? Well, at Ayam Brand, making a mum’s dietary dream come true is what they do best!

Ayam Brand frozen pasta is a mum’s go-to balanced meal during busy times. It is quick and convenient using organic spaghetti without all the synthetic nasties and it is Halal-certified by JAKIM.

The best part? All three of Ayam Brand frozen pasta recipes are under 330 kcal calories – which makes it a great choice for mums who are watching their waistlines, too!

Here are some quick facts about Ayam Brand frozen food:

• Ayam Brand frozen pasta and all its products contain no preservatives, MSG, and colouring. Freezing food acts as a natural way to preserve food – therefore, it is not necessary to add preservatives.
• Immediately blast-freezing the food after preparation retains the nutritional value. Frozen meals provide great convenience and they are equally as nutritious as fresh foods!
• As mums, you will appreciate the fact that Ayam Brand frozen meals use high-quality ingredients and are made just the way you would if you have had the time.

Available in 3 absolutely delicious flavours, the Ayam Brand Saba in Tomato Sauce with Organic Spaghetti is classic spaghetti in a tangy tomato-based sauce with wholesome saba fillets – a sure-win with the little ones!

For the older children (or young-at-hearts!), the heat from Ayam Brand Spicy Shrimp with Organic Spaghetti will surely hit the right spot! Succulent shrimps, crunchy french beans, sweet baby corn, and tender carrots drenched in a well-balanced chilli sauce make this meal a crowd’s favourite.

And to spice things up a little, go for the Ayam Brand Green Curry Tuna with Organic Spaghetti! The chunky tuna, together with the refreshing taste profiles of cilantro, lemongrass, and galangal, when combined with a satisfying creamy coconut milk and curry sauce will definitely send your taste buds dancing to a tropical tune. Mama-mia na kha!

Every Ayam Brand frozen pasta is a restaurant-inspired dish, but with nutrition and convenience taken into account. At just RM13 per pack, enjoying a nutritious and fancy meal at home with your children is no longer a far-fetched dream!

Ayam Brand frozen pasta range is available now in selected Jaya Grocer outlets:

• Jaya Grocer Bukit Jelutong
• Jaya Grocer Cyberjaya
• Jaya Grocer Starling
• Jaya Grocer Intermark
• Jaya Grocer Mont Kiara 163
• Jaya Grocer Bangi
• Jaya Grocer GLO Damansara
• Jaya Grocer Saujana Utama
• Jaya Grocer Jaya 33
• Jaya Grocer Da Men

Learn more about Ayam Brand and its products from its website, and its social media accounts today!

With lots of love,

A fellow mum
xoxo

*Check the ingredients labels to ensure your meals have a good amount of vegetables and provide you with at least 4g per serving of dietary fibre to keep you full, like our Ayam Brand frozen pasta.