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Best things I use for when I want to feel alone but can't be alone (after school special)
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items Everyone's home at the same time. There's a thin line between the school day and after-school time and these help me transition without offending anyone. I mean it: I ALWAYS re-purchase these.
Super important: These are not noise canceling. I can still hear someone calling me, and I can monitor their goings on, but it does draw a veil between pre and post transition. Same for sleeping, I am never dead to the world, I can still hear.
Perytong Wireless Sleep Headphones Sports Headband
Its a small gesture, but rolling this on signals to me that its time to take a breath. This particular one is super smooth smelling. All scents are amazing.
Lavender Roll-On
An ABSOLUTE must for the re-set. So cool and refreshing. Be intentional when you use these! Its best when you really settle in and notice how your body feels. Takes 2 seconds!
Cool Cucumber | Deodorant Wipes (45 count)
ONE less thing you'll have to get 'em. Also highly encourages water consumption, we had to change our filter like 3 weeks earlier than normal when we got these.
ez-cup Magnetic Hanging Fridge Cups, 2-Pack
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Starter Packs
I don't know the science behind this, but working on these puzzles gives me such a clean mental slate. My intrusive thoughts don't bother me AND the family helps when I get stuck; fresh eyes for the win.
Subscribe to Games from The New York Times
Math time/ Art Project Panic Reducer
Deli Electric Pencil Sharpener,Suitable for No.2 Pencils Colored Pencils, USB & Battery Operated, Green - Walmart.com
I know. I KNOW. But pencils DO make their way back into these. Its right on my console table, high stakes backpack rummaging is at an all time low. No excuses for starting homework late.
DesignWorks Ink Tin Pen Pot
These are for YOU, between 4pm and 7pm. Also insanely easy to clean, the raised texture hides streaks.
KMIGRUAN Hobnail 15oz Glasses Set of 6
Hear me out: I am hardcore ADHDer. I am on a GLP-1.Pickles (these are my FAVORITE) slap me back into focus. The electrolytes, the magnesium, the vinegar...so many benefits. Keep a pretty little bowl of them next to you when you're deep in it, they ar...
Kilhaney's Pickles - New Jersey's Premier Pickle Brand
One of my son's wears this during math homework time. It helps with focus (not just better...longer) and cuts back on frustration. Technically its for the kids but what's good for the goose is good for the gander. Its also SOO good for the kids that'...
warmies Heating Pad Wrap, Microwavable Neck and Shoulder Weighted Plush Heat Pad, Sloth
The ONLY coffee that doesn't taste decaf to me. Amazing for the transition!
Decaf - Black & Brass Coffee Roasting Co.
Cute. Tossable. You get more alone time. They get more beige food. Win/Win.
FEOOWV Retro Style Fast Food Basket (12Pk) and Checkered Deli Liner (100 Pk) Combo. Fast Food Basket Are Dishwasher Safe. Disposable Deli Paper Squares for Easy Cleanup (Red) - Walmart.com