As a busy mom, you sacrifice every day to protect and nurture your children; you give up precious sleep, forego alone time, and pass up pricey self-care items so that your little ones will never be without. During special events, too, you’re overflowing with responsibilities, whether that is baking cookies for your child’s school holiday party or rushing to every store, hunting down the elusive must-have gift that every kid is raving about the world over.
This is why it’s all the more important to think carefully about what you want for your birthday, Christmas, or Mother’s Day: you deserve something wonderful that will help you face the day with a brighter outlook and a calmer mind. These are some of the best things to ask your loved ones to wrap up for you.
Cozy Spa Socks
It’s a trope that as you get older, your Christmas list starts to get more mundane: after all, you’re beyond the age to play with fancy toys, and the more appliances you bring into the home, the more things you need to clean. But this doesn’t have to be a bad thing, especially when you jazz it up by selecting premium versions of your favorite accessories.
We often fail to recognize how much stress our feet really endure every day: running around after children, standing for long periods of time at work, or pedaling on the exercise bike cause a great deal of strain on this delicate but vital part of the body. As such, consider relaxing after a long day with plush fuzzy socks that remind you of kicking your feet up at a luxury spa, feeling cared for in every possible way. Many spa socks have added aromatherapy or even long-lasting nourishing ingredients that will leave your feet smoother after a great night of beauty sleep.
Radiant Facial Oil
The stress of raising children can leave you with little time to yourself – and it can contribute to unpleasant dark circles, puffy eyes, and visible wrinkles. This is why face oil is such a lifesaver for busy moms: healthy botanicals like sunflower oil and Vitamin E help to replenish your skin’s natural barrier, reducing the visible appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. It also helps to plump and hydrate your skin to contribute to a rosy glow, all without spending hours in a spa. Just drip 3-5 drops of face oil on your skin in the morning and evening, then thoroughly rub it in before finishing up with a moisturizer. While it can’t turn back the clock, it’ll help your skin feel fresh and youthful, giving you the confidence to face down parent-teacher meetings or the PTA board.
High-End Lip Balm
There’s no discounting the benefits of tiny luxuries, ones that help you feel loved even in the most stressful moments. When you’re feeling harried, it can really help to take a step back and do even the smallest act of self-care, such as hydrating your lips while your children frolic around on the beach. A delicious luxury chapstick with an amazing scent will help pull you out of your feelings and remember all the good things in life; plus, it banishes the distracting feeling of chapped lips, so you have one less thing to worry about and can stay focused.
Beautiful lip balms make an excellent, guilt-free stocking stuffer; you can stock up around Christmas and then enjoy the benefits of soft, kissable lips for months.
Aromatherapy Inhalers
Do you need a quick shot of calm in the middle of the hectic workday? Look no further than aromatherapy inhalers: a miniature spa in your pocket! These products are no larger than a tube of lipstick and are filled with potent aromatherapy oils like lavender, ylang ylang, peppermint, or eucalyptus, helping to center your mind and help you feel more optimistic. They’re inexpensive and portable; you can keep one in your purse, inhale for three seconds, then exhale and feel the incredible well-being that comes with aromatherapy.
Better yet, you can often reuse these inhalers by using a small pipet or needle and dripping more essential oils inside; some can also be screwed open to replace their cotton balls. It’s a great activity to do with older children, teaching them about the benefits of self-care and letting them have fun making new blends.
It takes a village to raise a child, but many don’t realize that this also means it takes a village to care for a mother, encouraging her to be her best. Don’t hesitate to ask for what you need, whether that is a gift for the holidays or a little more help around the house. When you’re making up your wish list, don’t forget to add some of these items, which will uplift and relax you all year round.
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