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🌿 Tiny Things That Make My Overstimulated, Overbooked Life Way Better
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Stefani Boyle
As a neurodivergent homesteading mama with four wild and wonderful kiddos, my days are gloriously full—and sometimes gloriously chaotic. Over the years, I’ve stumbled on some little helpers that seriously pull their weight. These aren’t just cute thi...
 
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Sometimes I just need to turn the volume down on life for a minute. These are gold during dinner prep chaos or loud playtime.
Noise-Cancelling Headphones - Best Buy
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Perfect for chilly early-morning chores or those moments where I need grounding via cozy warmth.
Rechargeable Hand Warmers
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Because remembering to drink water when I’m busy keeping plants, animals, and humans alive? Not happening unless it tells me to.
Gallon Water Bottle With Time Marker
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Keeps the kids looped in and gives my visual-brain a happy little boost. Bonus: fewer “I didn’t know it was my turn” battles.
JJPRO Magnetic Dry Erase Chore Chart Set
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This thing helps with transitions so much—for me and the kids. Flip to 15, 30, 60 mins, and go. Feels like magic.
Cube Timers with Preset Times
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Tucks in my pocket, smells like calm. I reach for it when I feel that “my skin is buzzing” kind of overwhelm.
Essential Oil Roll-Ons - Edens Garden
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If I can’t lie down with a blanket, this is my “on-the-go” version. Soothes tension while I fold laundry or chop veggies.
SunnyBay Microwave Heating Pad for Neck
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This stops the “what’s for dinner?” mental spiral before it starts. Also makes grocery lists less painful.
Magnetic Meal Planner
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Helps my executive function + saves SO many meltdowns when hunger hits hard. Different colored lids for each kid and me.
Bentgo® Glass | Glass Bento Boxes
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With four kids, someone’s always suspiciously warm. Fast, easy, simple to read.
Noncontact : Thermometers - Target
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I’ll make a separate list for this if y’all want 👀 but I use these for calming housework, mental resets, or bedtime wind-down.
Podcasts that are pleasant, relaxing, and immersive
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The lighting in our house affects everything. These help us shift the vibe from go-go-go to slow-slow-slow. Stringlights or smart lightbulbs.
Dimmable String Lights or LED Lights
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No rules. Just a place to pour out the mental clutter when it builds up. It’s like emotional composting. 🌱 I like the ones with the elastic strap so they stay closed when I want them to.
Cute Mini Notebook
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A sensory-friendly hug I can wear. I don’t always have time for self-care, but I can wear softness.
Sherpa Oversized Hoodie with Pockets
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When nothing else settles me down, I turn to my Sleep Machine App - whatever white noise you want you can have and set mix how you need it.
Sleep Machine on the App Store
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