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It used to be that my period was just something inconvenient, but it didn’t really change much about my daily routine (other than being sure not to wear white pants- never had an issue, but thanks to books I read as a teen it’s still ingrained in me that it’s a no-no).

But these days, my period can completely knock me on my butt and make me miserable. Here’s how I’ll spend a day during that time of the month (and end up with a really delicious treat by day’s end).

Honey Rolls 

Put on my comfy clothes and tie my hair back.

In a large mixing bowl, put 1 cup of warm water and then pour in 1 package (2 teaspoons) yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes.

Go change into a different pair of pants because I need the most-comfy ones, not just regular-comfy ones.

Add 1/4 cup honey, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 egg to the yeast water and stir. 

Add 3 cups of flour and stir until dough forms. 

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8 minutes. 

All those little irritations (like just who put the milk on the left side of the fridge instead of the right and why can’t anyone else other than me replace the toilet paper) get taken out on the dough instead of just snapping at everyone around me.

Put the dough into a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and a dish/hand towel. Let the dough rise in a warm area until it doubles in size (about 2 hours.)

Pour a drink; grab my favorite book and head to my favorite spot in the house. Read/nap until the timer goes off. If possible, ignore everyone else during this time.

Punch the dough down and divide into 12-15 equal portions, shaping each into a round ball. Place in a pan (I use a pie pan) coated lightly with cooking spray. Cover with a towel and let rise for another 20 minutes.

Go take a hot shower to get rid of some of that back pain/cramping.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Locate my hidden stash of chocolate and eat a piece or 12 since these rolls aren’t ready yet.

In a small bowl, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the microwave and then stir in 1 tablespoon honey. Brush this deliciousness over the rolls. 

Lick the bowl because this stuff is amazing.

Bake for 12-15 minutes, until lightly browned. 

Immediately eat two because bread is my love language. Then take the time to put butter on another two and inhale those. Realize that butter isn’t necessary, but put it on another roll because butter is fabulous.

If you want the honey rolls recipe without my commentary on how I spend one of those days, here it is: honey rolls

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Comments

  9. Love this recipe. I pamper myself by crawling into bed with a stack of books and some good tea that costs too much, but which makes me happy 🙂

  13. I treat myself to a bubble bath and silence. When I can get either. 

    If not, I’ll settle for not putting my contacts in.

  14. Long hot bath with my kindle in hand. Maybe even a box of chocolates if it’s shark week.
    And? I’m a carboholic, so I’ll be making this bread.

  20. I pamper myself by engaging in regular aerobic exercise to decrease my stress level. I also love toe cuddle with my puppy.

  26. A hot bath and a glass of wine. Maybe some chocolate too. 🙂  Thanks for an awesome giveaway!  

  31. I pamper myself with a nice nap now and then. And I treat myself to good skin care products!

  34. I pamper myself by splurging on a new dress when I have a little extra money. I feel so wonderful whenever I dress up!

  38. I stay in my pajamas on my day off and catch up on tv shows my SO never wants to watch – Hoarders, Extreme Couponing, etc.

  40. I buy special cream – that’s fairly expensive – for my dry feet, and put it on every morning!

  41. I pamper myself by taking 15 minutes to myself to drink a cup of tea, paint my nails and catch up online.

  45. I pamper myself by making myself a nice cup of herbal tea and a good book. Whether it’s 10 min or half an hour, I’ve got to take a little time for me.

  50. I don’t get a chance to pamper myself often, but going *anywhere* solo, grabbing a drink from Starbucks, or getting a back rub would all be wonderful. 🙂

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  56. I like to pamper myself with a glass of wine by our bonfire at night. The wine really helps me unwind after a long day.

  60. I pamper myself by sending the husband away from the house for 1 day, so I can enjoy some peace and quite.

  65. I usually draw a hot bath, have some merlot and dark chocolate…lots of dark chocolate!

  68. I like to pamper myself by doing a facial treatment, hair masque and enjoying a few pieces of chocolate

  72. Salty potato chips are my go to indulgence during that time of the month.  I can’t resist! 

  78. I pamper myself by taking a bubble bath and lighting candles.

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  79. I pamper myself by taking a bath with lots of bubbles, listening to music and i reading a good book

  80. My best way is a long, warm bath with good bath salts, sparkling white wine, gourmet chocolate and the lights very low.

  89. I pamper myself with at home spa nights that I try to do at least once a month. However, as of late, I have been mostly focusing on pampering my hair. I have been using leave-in conditioners, conditioning glosses, hair conditioning masks, etc. After a long summer of hot frizzy days and extra flat ironing torture, my hair is in serious need of some TLC.

  93. Pampering 101 – a nice long hot bath. Stay in until the water cools down, drain out half and replenish with more hot water.

  98. That bread looks SO good! I love the parts where you say to grab a book or a drink and to take a shower. 🙂

  102. I pamper myself by giving myself permission to have alone time. I recharge by finding alone time either shopping on my own or just puttering around the house. It is essential to my well-being.

  108. I pamper myself by snuggling on the couch after everyone has gone to bed with a big bowl of popcorn, sweet tea and watching my favorite classic romance movies no one else in the family likes.

  115. I pamper myself by eating chocolate or some other comfort food, while watching my favorite tv shows.

  117. I would take a nice hot bath with some bath bombs and pretty soaps. 🙂

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  118. I pamper myself with my electronic devices. LOL! I have a, what I consider, very expensive digital camera for my photography hobby and an equally expensive iPad Air for various uses. I used my tax return and Amazon GCs I earned doing various online activities to get them both. I rarely EVER spend money like this on myself or on anyone in my family.

  119. I pamper myself with bubble baths, good books, chocolate and occasionally wine. I have 2 small childrens.. so i don’t get to pamper myself that much.. but when I do.. I really appreciate and enjoy it!

  123. Pampering myself is a hot bubble bath, a glass of wine and a nice book on the kindle! (also, without the kids trying to get into the bathroom every 3 minutes! haha). Thank you for the chance to win!!

  129. I really don’t have time for pampering but when I do a long bubble bath with a ice cold drink and a good book.

  135. I pamper myself by getting out of the house by myself once in awhile and just take myself shopping for a me day ! Not rushed, not hurried, but I can eat what I want and shop where I want because it is just me having a pampered day!

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