Stress-Free Steps Toward Self-Care

Simplifying self-care for All-Star Moms everywhere can be as easy as designating a "recharging room" in the home, which offers a personal space to reset and relax. When creating your recharging room, keep these tips from Garcia Swisher in mind:

• Balance Beautiful with Functional: Find hosting staples like cutting boards, utensils and napkins that match the vibe of your personal space so the area can double as an entertaining space.
• Keep it Easy to Clean: Choose furniture and decor that can handle a little mess from snacks, like Mrs. T's Mini Pierogies and your favorite dip, which are perfect for enjoying while binge-watching favorite shows.
• Add a Personal Touch: Showcase a piece that tells a story, like a favorite embroidered pillow, piece of meaningful jewelry or framed photo of an amazing memory.
• Bring In Something Cozy: Add cozy touches like a blanket, fluffy pillow or favorite slippers for something comfortable.
• Make a Statement: Let your inner designer shine by taking a chance on something bold that represents a part of your personality you don't normally indulge.
• Plan an Anchor Piece: This item is the foundation for everything, such as a vintage armchair, comfy couch or storage piece that tells a story. Choose this item first then build around it.

Moms can also prioritize self-care by whipping up an easy-to-make recipe, like these Margherita Pizza Pierogi Skewers, for themselves, a gathering of friends or an afternoon family snack. Pasta pockets filled with creamy mashed potatoes, cheesy goodness and other big, bold flavors, Mrs. T's Pierogies are simple to prepare. This means more time for moms to do the stuff they love like unwinding from the day with favorite foods in their recharging spaces.

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Margherita Pizza Pierogi Skewers
Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Servings: 9

Pizza Skewers:
• 1 Box of (12.8 ounces) Mrs. T's Mini Classic Cheddar Pierogies
• 3 Cups of Cherry Tomatoes
• 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil, plus additional for brushing Pierogies, divided
• 1 Teaspoon of Salt
• 1/2 Teaspoon of Ground Black Pepper
• 1/2 Teaspoon of Oregano
• 1-2 Cups of Mozzarella Balls (18 total)
• Fresh Basil Leaves
• Bamboo skewers (10 inches)

Fresh Pesto:
• 2 Cups of Fresh Basil
• 2 Garlic Cloves, peeled
• 1/2 Cup of Olive Oil
• 1/4 Cup of Pine Nuts
• 1/4 Grated Parmesan Cheese
• Salt, to taste
• Ground Black Pepper, to taste

Preheat the air fryer to 400˚ F.

To make pizza skewers: In a small bowl, combine the Cherry Tomatoes, Olive Oil, Salt, Ground Black Pepper and Oregano; toss to coat. Transfer Tomatoes to the air fryer tray or basket. Cook in the air fryer for 10 minutes, or until tomatoes are slightly charred; remove and set aside.

Lay Pierogies on the same tray or basket. Make sure not to overlap. Lightly brush each side with Olive Oil. Cook for about 12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Flip halfway through cooking.

To make Pesto: In a food processor, process Basil; Garlic; Olive Oil; Pine Nuts; Parmesan Cheese; Salt, to taste; and Pepper, to taste, until smooth. (If preferred, use store-bought Pesto.)

Add one Pierogi to bamboo skewers followed by one Tomato, one Mozzarella Ball and one Basil Leaf. Repeat with ingredients until each skewer is filled. Drizzle with Pesto.