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A Self-Care Night In: Bath, Body, and Quiet
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items An evening that gives back to you. A warm bath, something kind for your skin, soft light, an early bed. These are the pieces of my own self care nights, the ones that keep me able to care for everyone else. For any woman who is running on empty. Love...
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The Bath
Body, After.
The Room Grows Quiet.
The Wind Down.
The Bath
Warm water does most of the healing.
This is the soak I recommend to every client who carries stress in her body. Lavender, warm water, twenty quiet minutes, and your nervous system settles. It costs six dollars and it works like something far more expensive.
Dr Teal's Epsom Salt Magnesium Soak, Soothe & Sleep with Lavender, 3 lbs
A gentle, good smelling wash turns an ordinary bath into a ritual. It is the difference between getting clean and being cared for. Choose the scent that feels like calm to you.
Dr Teal's Soothe & Sleep Body Wash with Pure Epsom Salt & Lavender Essential Oil, 24 fl oz
A gentle scrub wakes up tired skin and helps everything you put on after soak in better. It takes two minutes and your skin feels new. Small tool, big difference.
Evri Exfoliating Gloves
While the bath runs, put on a sheet mask and let it work. By the time you get out, your face looks like you slept eight hours. My favorite low effort glow.
Rael Beauty, Vitamin C Facial Sheet Mask Brighten + Glow, 1 Count
Body, After.
Seal in the warmth and the calm.
Hands tell the truth about how much we carry. This rich cream overnight makes them soft again by morning. I have kept a jar by my bed for years.
Burt's Bees Almond and Milk Hand Cream for Dry Skin, 2 Oz
Warm skin drinks in a good body butter right after a bath. It is a minute of being tended by your own hands. Pick a scent you love and it becomes part of winding down.
Tree Hut Vanilla Whipped Shea Body Butter, 8.4 oz
Warm feet are a signal to the whole body that it is safe to rest. Fuzzy socks after a bath are my non negotiable. You will understand the first night you try it.
COOPLUS 6 Pairs Womens Fuzzy Socks with Grips Winter Warm Soft Fluffy Indoor Slipper Socks for Women
Slippers with a real sole mean your feet never meet a cold floor. It is a tiny thing that changes how a home feels. I wear mine from dinner to bedtime.
Dearfoams Cozy Comfort Women's Moccasin Slipper
The Room Grows Quiet.
Light low, phone down, mind unwinding.
Candlelight tells your body the day is over. These glow on a timer with no flame to worry about, so the room feels like a spa and you can fully let go.
Stonebriar LED Pillar Candles — Remote & Timer, Real Wax Flameless Candles for Home Décor, Weddings & Events, Pack of 6, Ivory, 3" x 6"
One strand of warm little lights can change a whole room's mood. Drape them once and every evening after feels softer. The best eight dollars in this list.
100 LED String Lights, 33Ft Waterproof Christmas Lights with Remote Control, Decorative Fairy Lights for Patio, Backyard, Garden, Wedding, Bedroom, Warm White
End the night wrapped in something soft that is only for resting. A beautiful throw on the couch makes the whole evening feel intentional. This is the one I reach for.
Better Homes & Gardens Faux Mohair Throw Blanket, Green Ash, 50 in x 72 in
A mug that feels special makes the drink feel special. Tea, cocoa, warm milk with honey, whatever closes your day. Hold it with both hands and slow down.
Holiday Greenery 14 oz Gold Handle Coffee Mug
The Wind Down.
The last kind things before sleep.
Warm cinnamon tea with no caffeine is my evening signal. It tastes like comfort and it asks nothing of you. One cup and the day starts to let go of me.
Harney and Sons Classic Hot Cinnamon Spice Tea, 20 Ct
Three lines before bed. What happened, what mattered, what can wait until tomorrow. It empties the mind better than scrolling ever will. Keep it on the pillow so you remember.
ipoul Linen Journal, A5, 8x6, Ruled Notebook, Journal for Writing, Hardcover, Lay Flat, Pink
A satin pillowcase is gentle on your hair and your skin while you sleep. It feels cool and smooth, like the good hotels. The easiest upgrade to your whole night.
Mainstays Satin Pillowcase, Standard/Queen 20 in x 30 in, Black, 1 Pack