Because sometimes the only “alone time” is locking yourself in the bathroom with a granola bar and pretending you don’t hear “MAMA.” These are my go-to self-care picks that are actually affordable, quick to use, and don’t require a spa day or a babys...
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The 3-Minute Spa Moment
Minimal Mom Glam
Hydration Station
Sleep (as if you don’t co-sleep)
Cheap Little Luxuries
For The Mental Health Of It All
The 3-Minute Spa Moment
This product is perfect for that rare tub soak, or even a foot bath after bedtime! The Lavender scent is my favorite, mainly because it isn’t super strong, but enough to relax you. My second fav is the shea butter and almond oil!
Dr Teal's Epsom Salt Magnesium Soak Lavender
Not only are these shower steamers super aesthetically pleasing, but they are basically bath bombs for your shower. Turns your 4-minute rinse into a luxury experience (kind of)
Cleverfy Aromatherapy Shower Steamers - 6 Tablets
So you can moisturize… without actually moisturizing. Because when your baby is yelling in the other room, you don’t have time to do a full-body lotion sesh
Seaweed Bath Co. Hydrating In-Shower Body Conditioner, Coconut Water, 8oz
Minimal Mom Glam
Gives “I slept 8 hours” when you def didn’t. This is a super lightweight option that won’t break the bank! We love the shade options too!
Halo Glow Liquid Filter Complexion Booster
Fancy but easy (and clean beauty). Worth the treat. My personal favorite shade is Satin Millennial!
Merit - Signature Lip
This is a wonderful option for those days when your little just doesn’t want to be inside. I love that I can protect my skin while also having a sheer tint, because who wants to wear heavy makeup when it’s 99 degrees out and your little wants to go d...
CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Tinted
Hydration Station
Same vibes as a Stanley, but with 1/3 of the price. Has great reviews and the cutest ombré design. There’s a lot of other color options as well! Keeps cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot! What more could you ask for?
Throw one of these in your diaper bag, when coffee just isn’t cutting it! Strawberry and Bomb-Pop are my favorite flavors, and the best thing about it is that you can order or pickup from Walmart!
Even if you only get 5 hours to sleep, you may as well make them feel deluxe.
Kitsch Weighted Satin Sleep Mask - Lavender
The OLLY brand has never let me down, and they taste great! I am not big on vitamin gummies, or really any vitamins for that matter (I keep saying I’ll do better, I never do) but these are the real deal. If your baby actually sleeps, make sure you do...
OLLY Sleep Gummy 3mg Melatonin, 60 Ct
Cheap Little Luxuries
Not only do these candles smell GREAT, it’s $12 for two which is a steal in and of itself.
2pk 4.5oz Gift Set Cashmere Vanilla and Charcoal and Black Teak Votive Candle - Threshold™
Hello $9 for TWO satin pillowcases. Are you kidding me? These must-haves will help with your hair after being kicked and pulled on all night and makes your bed feel grown-up again.
BEDELITE Satin Pillowcase 2 Pack 20x30 Beige
You will truly be hard pressed to find me out and about without one of these in my hair. This is a low-effort hair fix for when you’re too tired to brush it.
LuSeren 4.3" Large Hair Claw Clips for Women
For The Mental Health Of It All
Perfect for those earlier than usual mornings and mid day slumps, these patches give you that extra boost you need to get to naptime. Also great for when that mom brain fog hits HARD..
The Good Patch B12 Awake Energy Patch (8)
Quick, low-pressure check-in with yourself. Even just jotting down one win from your day helps.
Intelligent Change Five Minute Journal 2025
This is QUITE the splurge, but let’s be real here — you deserve it. This is especially great for if you’re working on reclaiming some kind of routine without waking up to screaming.