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I’m a stay-at-home-mom and I choose to dress up every day! This is why…

February 14, 2017 by Maya Fitz

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They say that you should always dress for the job you want, not the job you have! Well, the truth is, I already have the job I want, but I still make a point of dressing up every day. A lot of people may wonder why, and I get it. I remember when I worked a corporate job for one of the big four accounting firms and the first thing I did when I got home was take off my bra and put on sweat pants. So why wouldn’t I choose to do the same now as a stay-at-home-mom? Well, there are a few reasons…

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I want my kids to know that I’m SHOWING UP for them!

Just because I’m at home all day long, doesn’t take away from the importance of my job. Taking care of my kids is a huge job (albeit exhausting and “boring” at times), but I don’t take it for granted. I feel very fortunate that I get to stay at home with my kids while they are little and spend so much quality time with them while they still want to be with me.  The point is, I want my kids to know that they are important, that I’m there for them, and dressing UP is just one way that I can show them.

I want to be ready for when I do face the outside world

While I’m “at home” most of the day, that doesn’t’ mean that I don’t actually see any sunlight. Whether it’s taking my kids to the park, walking my oldest son to school or running errands, we’re out of the house daily. The last thing I want to do is worry about how I look when we step out of the house.

I want to feel energized

Let’s be honest – when you wear sweat pants or yoga pants, do you feel energized? No – you’re dressing to relax, be calm or go to sleep. Am I right? That’s why dressing up is key to me! It subconsciously gives me the energy I require to keep up with my three boys. That’s also why it’s important to have a healthy meal prepared. Whether you’re at home or work outside of the home, the mason-jar salad option is amazing and works well because you can prepare it in advance and use your left over proteins from dinner! Here’s an easy and delicious chopped layered salad to-go recipe from my friends at President’s Choice.

PC Salad in a jar

Chopped Layered Salad To-Go

Ingredients:

Dressing: 1 shallot, minced (optional), ¼ cup (50 mL) cider vinegar, ¼ cup (50 mL) cider vinegar, ¼ cup (50 mL) PC® Blue Menu Celeb 100% Canola and Mid-Oleic Sunflower Oil Blend, 2 tbsp. (25 mL) PC® Dijon Prepared Mustard, ½ tsp. (2 mL) PC® Manuka Honey, ½ tsp. (2 mL) salt, ¼ tsp. (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper.

Salad: 2 cups PC® Kale slaw bag, 2 carrots, sliced (or buy match stick carrots: Ready to go), 2 green onions, sliced, 3 tbsp. dried cranberries, 6 tbsp. (90 mL) natural sliced almonds, toasted, 1 Royal Gala apple, cored, diced (skin on), 2 cups diced cooked chicken (buy rotisserie for easy to pack).

Directions:

  1. Add together shallot, vinegar, oil, mustard, honey, salt and pepper in small jar, and shake to combine dressing.
  2. Divide ingredients into three 750 ml containers (jars) starting with:
  • 2 Tbsp. dressing (save the extra for dinner salad or make more to use to have lunches the whole week)
  • Apple (dressing will keep it from turning browning)
  • Kale slaw
  • Carrots
  • Green onion
  • Chicken
  • Top with cranberries and toasted almonds 
  1. Cover and refrigerate until ready to pack in your lunch bag tomorrow.
  2. When ready to eat, give container a shake to fully dress salad. And Enjoy!!

You can make this recipe vegetarian by removing the chicken or substitute with another protein like fish or beef that you might have left over from dinner.

PC work lunch

SAHM wardrobe

So… what does my Stay-AT-Home-Mom wardrobe look like? My staple is usually jeans with a nice top like a blouse or a sweater. But every once in a while, I like to mix things up. With spring right around the corner (I promise Canadian friends), I’m excited for a wardrobe refresh! Here’s a few outfits that I selected together with the help of my friends at Joe Fresh.

PC joe fresh photoshoot

The warmer weather means more dresses and skirts and other fun stuff that shows off a little bit of skin (hurray for sun)! I love this look because I layered a comfortable sweater on top which dresses it down a little and it’s a perfect way to carry the dress from winter through to spring. I also like it because you can wear each piece separately or combine the two to dress it “down” or remove the sweater to dress it “up.” You can also add a scarf or a statement necklace ,like the madison ring holder, to this outfit. There are so many option with this style and I love the florals and pop of colour that says “SPRING IS HERE!” By the way… those ankle boots are my favourite! They’re super comfortable and make any outfit stand out a little more. I pretty much live in them these days. I have a feeling they won’t be staying on the shelves for too long. The V Neck Sweater and Floral Crepe Dress retail for $39 each.

Maya Fitzpatrick - Photo 1

I love this second outfit because while it’s dressier, each piece can be worn individually or mixed and matched. Besides, just because I’m a stay-at-home-mom, it doesn’t mean I don’t have a life outside of my boys. There are date nights, girls’ night out, work functions, events and so on! A black pair of pants is a staple in any wardrobe and I especially love these Faux Leather Legging which retail for $39. Wear with heels (yes, also from Joe Fresh) or with boots. But get these pants fast because I’m pretty sure this will be a “hit” item this season.

Maya Fitzpatrick - Photo 2

How do you stay energized during the work week?

Disclosure: This post was created in partnership with President’s Choice and Joe Fresh, but all opinions are my own.

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What Others Are Saying:

  1. Tammy (@inRdream) says

    February 15, 2017 at 9:20 am

    Maya, I love this post! I’ve been a SAHM for 11 years now. I wear the fanciest of earings even around my house. I am that mom that never leaves home with my sweats on and looks ready to take on the day when I drop my kids at school. Even if I am only going home to fold laundry. When I look floppy, I feel floppy and really who wants to feel like that all day everyday? Love these pieces! Joe Fresh is my go-to spot. I can grab groceries and sneak in a sweater for myself too! 🙂

  2. Lindsay Gallimore says

    February 15, 2017 at 1:28 pm

    I don’t ALWAYS “get dressed” while I’m at home, I’m probably about 50/50. When I do put on an “outfit,” though, I definitely feel super energized! I also work from home while my kids go to daycare twice a week. Some days, I work in my pajamas, other days I’m all business casual in my home office 😉

  3. Kyla says

    February 15, 2017 at 3:29 pm

    Those salads!!! I still have not tried the jar salad thing yet!

    Being dressed does make you feel better. From one stay at home working mom to another!

  4. Deb says

    February 15, 2017 at 9:58 pm

    This post couldn’t have come at a better time. Been feeling super bummy lately and I know it has everything to do with not getting dressed up while at home. After I do my school drop off and errand running, I come home, get back into my Jammies and get to work – either on the computer or cleaning the house. I need to recognize that getting dressed up could actually still be comfortable, just a touch more presentable. And that ready made salad looks yummy!

  5. Heather Lynne (@raisingmemories) says

    February 17, 2017 at 2:46 pm

    I do not dress up every day, but I love it when I do! It definitely makes me feel good and ready to take things on!

  6. Clem says

    February 23, 2017 at 1:33 pm

    I stand 100% behind you on not giving in to sweatpants and sneakers. That’s an outfit for working out, not for everyday.
    Keeping yourself looking tidy is like keeping your desk clutter-free or your kitchen counter clean: you don’t do it to impress others, you do it to energize yourself and to keep from getting sloppy. It doesn’t mean you have to wear something uncomfortable, but you should be wearing something that wouldn’t embarrass you if someone snapped a quick photo of you and it landed in the paper.

  7. kathy downey says

    April 3, 2017 at 10:10 am

    It,s true dressing up makes you feel better !

  8. Janet M says

    April 3, 2017 at 11:16 am

    I agree that dressing up makes me feel better. I agree with dressing up.

  9. DebH says

    April 3, 2017 at 1:20 pm

    Love the Joe Fresh outfits!

  10. Athena says

    April 3, 2017 at 6:48 pm

    Great post and great outfits!

  11. Lynda Cook says

    April 3, 2017 at 10:43 pm

    I am at home all the time and don’t normally get all dressed up, but when I do I can feel the difference, I’m more awake and want to tackle the day!!

  12. Heidi C. says

    April 5, 2017 at 1:21 pm

    Ok, now the guilt sets in :). I work out of the home so I need comfy and cozy when I am home, even if I have brought home work to do.

  13. jan says

    April 5, 2017 at 6:41 pm

    I so want that V neck sweater! And…I need to start at least dressing a little better while at home as I’ve been caught in quite a state by doorbell ringers.

  14. Victoria Ess says

    April 6, 2017 at 9:27 am

    This is so important — it really changes my mood when I dress up!

  15. nicky says

    April 6, 2017 at 3:02 pm

    Nice! I stay energized by staying hydrated, eating well, and making sure I get some sunlight in my eyes every day (unless it’s raining, lol).

  16. loucheryl says

    April 7, 2017 at 8:19 pm

    I’ve been a SAHM for almost 8 years now. I still put on make up every day before I start my day. I do it because it makes me feel good and makes me feel pretty. How do I stay energized during the week? I never stop moving! My boys keep me really busy. I also love to run! I have to wait until my hubby gets home to run so it isn’t easy sometimes to find the time. It’s easier in the summer when the days are longer and I live for the weekends.

  17. Laurie P says

    April 17, 2017 at 10:01 am

    that jarred salad…..yum! Great post,very inspiring!

  18. Carole D. says

    April 17, 2017 at 10:41 pm

    I was a stay at mom too and I change lots during the day! I love my yoga pants and tshirt but for the house only, I would always change to go to the park, the store ect..

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