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🧠 Autism Mom Survival Kit (Real-Life Must Haves)
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items Motherhood is hard. Autism motherhood requires an entirely different level of resilience. These are the real-life essentials that help autism moms regulate their own nervous system, stay grounded during hard days, and keep showing up for their kids. ...
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Relaxation
On the Go
Music and Podcasts
Relaxation
The smell of this hydrating body lotion is decadent. It can bring you out of a crazy day with just a whiff. Skin hydrates so quickly and lasts all day.
Love Unleashed Ultimate Hydration Body Cream
For relaxation after an overstimulating day. The vanilla just soothes in that yummy way. Pair with a bath and you are golden!
Vanilla Bean 3-Wick Candle
Get yourself a journal! Life is so much easier from a place of gratitude. If you can write 3 things a day you are thankful for :)
Lanpn Self Care Journal for Women, 240 Pages
For all the fizzies and tinglies. This is the ultimate refreshing bath. It can give you a little pep to get up and get going with your evening or day!
Eucalyptus Spearmint Bath Fizzy
For the days that are loud. Mom's get overstimulated too!
Loop Experience 2 Ear Plugs – 17dB Noise Reduction
Nothing like a good foot rub! And if you can't leave home because of your kiddos, bring the self care to you by ordering this fabulous machine :)
Shiatsu Foot Massager w/ Heat, Air Compression, Remote
After the kids go to bed, draw yourself a nice hot bath with soothing magnesium flakes to ease any sore or tense muscles. It's pure heaven!
Magnesium Chloride Flakes Bath Soak 10 LBS
It's essential for any autism mama to get a good sleep. Make sure light disturbance doesn't wake you by using a silk sleep mask. Silk ensures your skin stays optimal temperature and doesn't irritate.
LitBear Silk Sleep Mask for Side Sleepers
Magnesium is amazing for sleep, calming nerves, and keeping digestion regular if you know what I mean! Bisglycinate is an amazing salt of magnesium that is gentle on the system and doesn't give you the runs :)
CanPrev Magnesium BisGlycinate 200mg 240 v-Caps
An essential for those late nights researching autism, scrolling socials, or online shopping!
Blue Light Blocking Glasses Anti-Fatigue
On the Go
In every single pocket. Everywhere!
Burt's Bees Natural Lip Balm 3-Pack Cozy
We have these wipes everywhere! They are so useful for hand wiping, cleaning, butt wiping.. you name it. We buy them by the case and use them for any/any situation. Always have some in the purse and car too!
Huggies Natural Care Sensitive Baby Wipes, Unscented, 15 Packs
IYKYK: If you are going out and don't know where you are eating. Skip the gut ache and bring along some digestive enzymes which help to prevent gas and bloating (discomfort and embarassment!)
CanPrev Digestive Enzymes 90 Capsules
This is the best cup ever! Keep's drinks hot or cold all day, fits in a regular car cup holder, has an easy handle for carrying, and a straw so you can sip QUICK and not fool around with a lid!
STANLEY Quencher ProTour Flip Straw Tumbler
These electrolyte little packs are perfect for the car or purse and keep the whole family hydrated! The flavor is awesome. What we do is fill a jug of this and put it in fridge for the kids :)
BioSteel Electrolytes Powder Variety Pack - 30 Packets, 3 Flavors
Meal prep is so important to stay healthy on these busy days. If you can, have a week worth of meals prepped.
Pure Future 16-Piece Borosilicate Glass Food Storage Set
Music and Podcasts
Keeping me in Christ on the hard days. This podcast is a staple in my home!
Daily Radio Program with Charles Stanley - In Touch Ministries
This is on my Christian playlist on repeat at my house!
Cody Carnes – Firm Foundation (He Won’t) (Official Lyric Video)
On my Christian playlist at home, on repeat!
Chris Tomlin - Holy Forever (Christmas 🎄) (Lyric Video)