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Rainy Day Self-Care Kit
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items Rainy days are my cue to cancel all plans, stay cozy, and lean fully into self-care mode. This list is basically everything I reach for when the weather’s gloomy: warm drinks, comfort snacks, soft blankets, mood lighting, and little pick-me-ups that ...
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Cozy Drinks
Comfort Snacks
Blankets & Soft Things
Mood Lighting
Entertainment Escape
Treat Yourself Extras
Cozy Drinks
If it’s pouring outside, I’m not drinking plain water. This is hot chocolate, fancy teas, spiced chai, maybe even a bourbon hot toddy if I'm being honest. Basically: warm, cozy, and sip-able.
I fell in love with Jasmine tea at a local Chinese restaurant. Or it could have been Japanese, I can't remember. Doesn't matter. At most Asian restaurants, you have the choice between green and Jasmine teas. Jasmine is far superior in flavor. It's li...
Rishi Tea - Jasmine
I know what you're going to say: “This isn't real chai. Real chai is made from scratch.” I get it. I'm not a super fan of concentrate either, but oddly enough this one is decent. I hate that Tazo is owned by Starbucks now, but I'll look past it for t...
TAZO Classic Chai Latte Black Tea Concentrate
You have the time to make a chai, this whole leaf tea is great. Brew up a cup, add milk (or I just make it with milk instead of water) and a touch of honey and I'm good to go. Perfect for a rainy day.
Republic Chai® Full-Leaf Tea
Who needs hot chocolate when you can have drinking chocolate?! Up your game with this mix, whole milk and maybe a sprinkle of cinnamon on top. If you're going to drink hot chocolate, go full fat for full flavor. Totally worth it.
Guittard Chocolate Grand Cacao Drinking Chocolate, 10 Oz
If you're looking for a hot drink with a kick, look no further than a hot toddy. I like mine with bourbon, but you can do almost any type of liquor. And if you don't want the kick, you can make it a mocktail too, a hot tod-less?
Wood Stove Kitchen - Hot Toddy Mix
Comfort Snacks
Rain = snacks. End of story. This is my stash of cookies, popcorn, and the kind of indulgent nibbles that somehow taste better when paired with thunder in the background.
I'm a sucker for white cheddar cheese popcorn. This one is good, but I also like the off brand one at Aldi too. Can't go wrong with either one. And you can eat the whole bag and it isn't totally terrible for you.
Smartfood Popcorn, White Cheddar, 6.75 oz Bag
Rainy day with nothing to do means we get to have treats, all the treats. This collection from Jeni's is awesome. It covers all the flavors you could be craving. My fave is the Darkest Chocolate.
Jeni's Ice Cream - Best Sellers Collection
I like a crunchy cookie rather than a chewy cookie. There is something in Tate's cookies that are down right addictive, it's almost gross. That's why I suggest the 3-pack, it's easy to eat an entire pack in one sitting.
Tate's Bake Shop Chocolate Chip Cookies, 7 oz
These are the only chocolate-dipped fruit brand that I like. And specifically only the cherries. The tartness of the cherries balances perfectly with the chocolate. Not too sweet, not too tart. Seriously the perfect balance.
Orchard Valley Dark Chocolate Dipped Cherries
Blankets & Soft Things
If I don’t disappear under a blanket mountain, am I even doing self-care? Fuzzy throws, oversized hoodies, slippers—the fluffier the better.
I have this in Eucalyptus and it truly is a great hoodie. I usually bring this on all my trips, but it's also so perfect for hanging around the house. It's alpaca wool, but it's not scratchy at all. A splurge sure, but you'll have it forever.
The Hoodie - Alpaca Wool Hoodie Sweater - PAKA®
I have two of these blankets and I can attest that they do not lose their softness with washes like some fleecey-style blankets do. They look as good as they do when I first got them. I've had them for almost ten years and they still look great. Base...
Oversized VelvetLoft® Throw
Faux fur? Yes please! Soft, cozy, nonslip bottoms? Say less. Add to cart.
Womens Oslo Convertible Slipper Drizzle Grey Herringbone
Am I the only one who wears a hat indoors? I like to keep my head warm and I will always choose a fleece-lined beanie. I have a favorite from The North Face, but they don't make it anymore, otherwise I would recommend that one. But SmartWool is anoth...
Fleece Lined Beanie
The original snuggie, in my opinion. Lounge all day in this and enjoy every minute. Love this color too.
Colorwash Hooded Lounger
Mood Lighting
Harsh overhead lights? Nope. Rainy days are candle days. I’m talking candles, salt lamps, twinkle lights—the whole cozy cave aesthetic.
The best part of a himalayan salt lamp is the soft glow it emanates. I also think the salt is supposed to purify the air or something, but I just like the warm, orangish glow.
Dakota Fields Himalayan Glow Salt Lamp with Wooden Base
Love this Soft Era duo of Tuberose Musk and Silky Santal, both great for staying inside on a wet, damp day. Normally I'm a a clean scent gal, but cold days require warm smells and these fit the bill.
Soft Era Candle Bundle
These star lights are perfect for creating a reading cave. They really set the scene for coziness, just enough light to read by, not enough light to keep you awake. And who doesn't love a midday nap on a rainy day?
17 ft 50 LED Star Fairy String Lights
Entertainment Escape
Books, puzzles, streaming marathons, maybe even a moody playlist. Because staring at the rain is cute for five minutes, but then I need vibes.
I'm from the 90s so this playlist brings me back to my high school and college years. So chill, easy to listen to, love it.
The Best of Trip Hop
Reading is one of, if not, the BEST way to spend a rainy day. Pour a cup of tea and curl up with a book. Any book. I always like to read the book, THEN watch the movie. And of course the book is always better, but it's fun to compare the two.
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
Puzzles are a great way to pass time, but they also are good for your brain. I'm sure they also have other health benefits, but I'd be lying to say I know exactly what they are. It's just a good way to get off your phone. I love Art Nouveau so this p...
Art Nouveau Tiles - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle by Cobble Hill
I love that this puzzle looks like a place I would hang out in a rainstorm. Except I have more dogs. Ha!
Puzzler's Place - 750 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle by Ravensburger | Puzzle Warehouse
My comfort show. Love watching the early episodes for a 90's flashback and then the later seasons for an emotional rollercoaster. Love Spike!
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV Series 1997–2003)
Treat Yourself Extras
Face masks, bath bombs, foot soaks—basically anything that feels like a little luxury. Because if I’m stuck inside, I’m making it spa day level fancy.
I'm in my late 40s, the under eyes aren't getting any better on their own. And while I price out a lower bleph, these under eye masks will have to suffice.
DRMTLGY - Brightening Eye Masks
If I'm not reading on the couch, I'm reading in the tub. I have a claw foot tub that can provide scalding hot water, a couple scoops of epsom salts and it's ready to go. My bath tray holds my drink (probably a glass of wine), my book, my phone and a ...
Dr Teal's Epsom Salt Magnesium Soak, Restore & Replenish with Pink Himalayan Mineral, 3 lbs
I just got this hand creme and I love it. The smell is divine. Truly feels like a spa experience. Is it a tad expensive? Sure. But it's a pretty big tube for that price and a little goes a long way.
Hand Job Hand - Crème - Sea Salt Citrus Neroli
Just in Case Supplies
Batteries, flashlights, or a good umbrella—because sometimes “cozy rainy day” turns into “storm knocked the power out.”
Umbrellas are so utilitarian and there are so many black umbrellas out there. It's a great place to have fun with color and art. This Duckhead umbrella is so fun and the color just pops, it makes me want to take a walk in the rain!
Fuchsia Arty Cats Duck Umbrella
This is not just for a rainy day, we should all have batteries on hand for any type of emergency. And they're just good for everyday life as well. I usually have all types of batteries in my battery box - watch batteries, D batteries, 12V batteries, ...
Energizer AA Batteries and AAA Batteries
It never hurts to have a flashlight on hand. If the power goes out, you won't be stumbling around in the dark. If you need to run outside at night, you don't need to put the yard light on. A flashlight is a must have in your emergency kit. Make sure ...
Husky 1200 LED Flashlight
While you shouldn't lose power during a rainstorm, it never hurts to be prepared for that situation. This emergency weather radio has a million features on it, including a hand crank so you'll always have access to communications. I have a hand crank...
VEVOR Emergency Weather Radio, Solar Hand Crank Emergency Radio