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unalindura77
19-03-2014, 03:15 PM
Ok so one mum said this to me and commented on how I look relaxed and fresh, (if only she knew!)

She said most childminders look so haggard and worn out. So yes, this is a very demanding job and leaves little time for mani/pedis, beautiful clothes and hair, make up (of you're a lady cm).

So how do you manage to keep yourself looking nice, or do you? I find I have to change clothes sometimes 3 times a day and have been known to dash out the door with spag bol down my jeans. I try my best to have lots of different outfits especially for the school run, but it is exhausting.

Does your partner ever comment on how you've changed while working as a CM?

I think I'd like to employ a cleaner too so I have more time to spend with family and on myself.

How do you all manage?

tess1981
19-03-2014, 03:28 PM
Must mornings I put on a little make up just so I don't look as pale. Try to avoid tracksuit bottoms as they look stupid on me I can't seem to pull them off.
Have been known to change during the day insteas of answering the door covered in dinner or flour...

The Juggler
19-03-2014, 03:52 PM
I'm a out the shower, scrubbed and hair in a pontail/bun type of girl. never had on a scrap of make up and hoped made me look fresh most days but I probably looked tired and haggard on most of them :laughing::laughing::laughing:

maisiemog
19-03-2014, 04:11 PM
I don't! I just shower, tie my hair up and get dressed, usually in jeans and a tshirt. I only wear make up if I'm going out, or if I know I look particularly bad!

shortstuff
19-03-2014, 04:27 PM
If I look tired so be it lol. I cant be a***d with make up and as I have a hair puller here my hair is generally tied up too. If I do the school run covered in paint or food etc then it shows the kids have had fun so not worried about that either. They take me as I am lol x

sing-low
19-03-2014, 04:32 PM
Oh thank goodness I'm not the only one who doesn't wear makeup! Every now and then I tell myself I really must 'make an effort' but then a few days later I'm back to scraped back hair and no makeup.

loocyloo
19-03-2014, 04:57 PM
Never wear make up and my hair is usually in a pony tail or bun.
I can frequently be seen on the school run and or at the end of the day covered in everything! I only change if I really need to.

I don't think dh has noticed any change as I've been in childcare for longer than we've been together ... and I've always dressed the same!

FussyElmo
19-03-2014, 05:16 PM
The flip side to that comment is wonder how she gets time to have her hair/nails done. How can she be that immaculate.

Whatever we do there will be someone to say something :rolleyes:

buzzy bee
19-03-2014, 05:18 PM
She's totally right. I look completely haggard all the time :blush:

blue bear
19-03-2014, 05:32 PM
ive looked haggered for years, feel about 102 :D

Tulip
19-03-2014, 06:03 PM
I always wear a little bit of make up, I need it these days and I really don't want to frighten the children! lol

*daisychain*
19-03-2014, 06:05 PM
Have to confess, can't even open the door without foundation and mascara and hair washed : / however I do go to school sometimes covered in all kinds after a busy day

yummyripples
20-03-2014, 07:40 AM
How rude....

Simona
20-03-2014, 07:50 AM
Ok so one mum said this to me and commented on how I look relaxed and fresh, (if only she knew!)

She said most childminders look so haggard and worn out. So yes, this is a very demanding job and leaves little time for mani/pedis, beautiful clothes and hair, make up (of you're a lady cm).

So how do you manage to keep yourself looking nice, or do you? I find I have to change clothes sometimes 3 times a day and have been known to dash out the door with spag bol down my jeans. I try my best to have lots of different outfits especially for the school run, but it is exhausting.

Does your partner ever comment on how you've changed while working as a CM?

I think I'd like to employ a cleaner too so I have more time to spend with family and on myself.

How do you all manage?

What a judgemental and pointless remark that is...honestly I am shocked at how cms put up with such behaviour at times....I wonder why the mother asked such a ridiculous question?

bunyip
20-03-2014, 09:22 AM
The flip side to that comment is wonder how she gets time to have her hair/nails done. How can she be that immaculate.

Whatever we do there will be someone to say something :rolleyes:

Nobody could call you "haggard" Fussy..... :D

......... you gorgeous, sexy, sexy angel. :thank you:

:rolleyes:

unalindura77
20-03-2014, 10:41 AM
What a judgemental and pointless remark that is...honestly I am shocked at how cms put up with such behaviour at times....I wonder why the mother asked such a ridiculous question?

Yes she said a lot of things that really gave me an insight to how she thought and what she thought of us! Didn't go with her needless to say...

unalindura77
20-03-2014, 10:42 AM
Nobody could call you "haggard" Fussy..... :D

......... you gorgeous, sexy, sexy angel. :thank you:

:rolleyes:


Wow! Is that true Fussy?

unalindura77
20-03-2014, 10:46 AM
I always have to wear mascara or else I look deathly, I always put lots of moisturiser and sun block on which gives me a nice sheen, I spend a lot of money on my hair and making sure it looks nice, apart from that it's the natural look 100%

FussyElmo
20-03-2014, 12:15 PM
Wow! Is that true Fussy?

Of course the mirror tells me Im the fairest of them all :laughing::laughing:

FussyElmo
20-03-2014, 12:17 PM
Nobody could call you "haggard" Fussy..... :D

......... you gorgeous, sexy, sexy angel. :thank you:

:rolleyes:

Or no one is brave enough :laughing::laughing:

VeggieSausage
20-03-2014, 03:53 PM
If haggard is natural then yes thats me.....

AdeleMarie88
20-03-2014, 04:00 PM
Wow how rude!!

I sacrifice make up for extra time in bed! Goodness knows what I must look like sometimes...maybe I should make more of an effort! :(

caz3007
20-03-2014, 04:05 PM
I look haggard and don't wear make up day to day and also have loads of silver highlights....must make time to sort that. I have booked a mobile beautician to come and give me a facial on Monday because I deserve a treat

AdeleMarie88
20-03-2014, 04:36 PM
I look haggard and don't wear make up day to day and also have loads of silver highlights....must make time to sort that. I have booked a mobile beautician to come and give me a facial on Monday because I deserve a treat

Wow love that idea!! I'm off next mon and tues and I cannot wait!! X

KatieFS
20-03-2014, 04:37 PM
I have heard a similar comment from a cm when I first started. 'I can tell you're new- you don't look tired enough!'

I have clothes for cm work, smart casual. Always clean and tidy! A bit of make up in the morning.
But by the afternoon I probably look like I've been through a hedge backwards. If I get a chance I put a bit of make up on to go back out in the afternoon, but usually don't have time as have twin babies that don't consistently sleep.

The other day I took my two to swimming lesson saved dishy notice dried on baby drool on my shoulder. Nice!!!!

JCrakers
20-03-2014, 06:17 PM
I shower every morning, wash my hair, dry it, straighten it and apply make up....:laughing: although I can do all that in 20mins because I've been doing it for years.

I don't answer the door without my slap on :blush:

...and I like to think the spf15 keeps me looking young :D

redtiger21
20-03-2014, 06:44 PM
Well I wear makeup every day, because parents would think they're sending their child to a drug addled zombie otherwise! However, I've noticed my "look" has gotten less and less polished since I've been a cm! My hair is always a complete state- even when I put it up it ends up galf hanging out by the middle of the day, and I've always got something on my jeans, be it food, milk, flour, paint, wee... and I usually just wear my sensible, slightly muddy waterproof coat to go out, so yes I look a bit of a state most days, but I like to think it means I'm having fun with the kids! Not sure what my hubby must think though.... :)

kaz26
20-03-2014, 08:56 PM
I always put makeup on ect in morning but always look rough by end of day lol

Simona
20-03-2014, 09:45 PM
Wouldn't dream of opening my front door without my Prada stilettos...as a Devil I do wear Prada!
Make up ...a la Dame Vivienne Westwood...pouting lips and flaming red hair...full of attitude!
Fully tailored Gucci trousers and great Armani blouse...free flowing for freedom of movement

Would not face a school run without a Mulberry huge shoulder bag...for all those snacks and water bottles...no driving for me just a healthy walk for the kids...regardless of Ofsted judgement against little learning when walking!!
Baby in the latest trendy buggy worth over £500...comfy and snuggly...designer fleecy cover...cosy!!!

Against the cold I would wear the best North Face gear with appropriate hoodie...fur lined!!
The best wellies...Burberrys of course...checks and all!!!

Haggard??? so far from it...glamour is what childminding is all about!