One of the longest follow-up studies in the world finds vacations can actually prolong your life.  Travel can now be transformational to you, your family, and even your love life.  A small Japanese study found a short, three-day leisure trip reduced perceived levels of stress and reduced levels of the “stress hormone” cortisol.

A study conducted by Marshfield Clinic of 1,500 women in rural Wisconsin determined that those who vacationed less often than once every two years were more likely to suffer from depression and increased stress than women who took vacations at least twice a year.

According to The Power of Positivity:

When you happily leave your children with your partner, you are showing them that you trust them. You are indicating that you know they can take care of things just fine in your absence.

It is possible to get so completely lost in being a mom.  You forget what makes you happy...what lights you up...your passions beyond family.  Taking a break from your 'mom' job lets you reconnect with yourself.  Much needed.

Taking a momscation takes the work out of "getting together".  Your biggest obstacle is just getting here.  Once you've accomplished that...we make the plans...cook the meals...provide the fun.  Your only decision is to let go or not.  Let go.  Have fun.

A survey of 2,000 American mothers w/ kids found the average mom - starts the day at 

6:23 AM and clocks out at 8:31 PM - works 14 hours a day and 100 hours per week - puts in the equivalent to two and a half full-time jobs.  More info can be found here.