Nook Theory, Travel Journal for Women with Prompts – Travel Scrapbook, Bucketlist, Roadtrip & Adventure Journal, Olive, $26
This holiday season brings a lot of demands on moms, from finding the perfect gift for their families, friends, and co-workers to scheduling holiday dinners and events. Regardless of what type of mom you are – a working mom, entrepreneurial mom, or a home-based mom – there’s a lot of responsibility and pressure placed upon you to show up daily. So every mom needs a break and somewhere to decompress. As a mom, I do need time for myself to break free from my daily routines, and writing is one way to do it by putting my feelings, goals, and thoughts down on paper with the Nook Theory.
The holiday season is here, and parents are traveling with their families, but when they have some down time at the airport or on a road trip, they can reflect and relax with Nook Theory, a travel journal that comes in a variety of colors: Cream, Blue, Terra, Plum, Orange, and pictured is Olive.
It comes with a customizable front window for photos of your travel or family portraits, and is conveniently packable for any trip with a ring-bound design and designed with a robust ring-bound spine. It creates a free space for your thoughts, new ideas, dreams, wishes, and desires with generous spaces for notes, bucket lists, and travel cut-outs. Moms have a chance to capture all special memories up to 12 trips. Find this at Amazon.
Nodpod, Weighted Eye Blanket and Eye Mask, Onyx Black and Elephant Grey, $88, $34
Nodpod’s Mantra is Chill more. Stress less. Anywhere. Nodpod was created by a mom for other moms, and offers all the benefits of a weighted eye mask and blanket in a pod, which helps reduce stress and creates a safety barrier for your body and mind. Immediately the weight of Nodpod makes me feel safe and grounded in an eye mask and blanket. It’s a great travel gem to take with you on each destination and it’s easily packable. This will be a great holiday gift for yourself and your friends.
Nodpod BODY’s Blanket has all the benefits of a weighted blanket in a pod, and its unique design enables a cooler body contouring experience. Enjoy the benefits of a full-size weighted blanket in a portable, machine-washable pod. One side is 100% Cotton, other side 100% Recycled Polyester microfleece, the fill Material is scent-free glass beads, and it measures: 25″ x 30″ and weighs 6.5lbs. Find this at Nodpod.
Nodpod Sleep Mask is uniquely designed to allow for a cooler body contouring experience. The Weighted Blanket For Your Eyes® Nodpod’s award-winning strap-free design equally distributes the power of deep-touch pressure across key pressure points to help calm overactive minds, soothe headaches, and help you sink into a deep restful sleep. One side is 100% Cotton and 100% Recycled Polyester microfleece. The fill material is 100% BPA- free and scent-free Polyethylene (PE) beads, measures: 29″ x 4″, and weighs 9 oz.
Dr.PAWPAW, Original Balm, $8
During the winter, moms have to brace themselves daily for the cold weather when taking their kids to school or running errands. Dr. PAWPAW, is a perfect-sized lip balm to carry on the go. Winter is when my lips need it the most due to cold weather – they feel dry and cracked – but Dr. PawPaw Original Lip Balm moisturizes for comfort. This little lip balm is small in size but packed full of nourishing Pawpaw (papaya), aloe vera, and olive oil; it’s also multiple award-winning, and vegan. This 25ml formula will help you transform dry lips, skin, and hair into moisturized, soft perfection.
This multi-tasking formula will also hydrates and soothe dry skin patches, and assist with brow-shaping and with taming flyaways. Pawpaw’s fruit restores and rejuvenates, nourishes, and hydrates, aloe Vera is rife with antioxidants and soothing antibacterial properties, olive oil gently hydrates the skin without feeling greasy, and its castor oil helps maintain moisture and protect the skin, Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. Find this on Dr.PAWPAW.
VOESH, Cooling & odor relief treatMINT’s Knee High Socks, Hands & Feet Mask, $10
I loved this Voesh’s hand, knee high, and feet mask treatment that gave me a DIY spa treatment at home. Moms need to moisturize and soften their worries and concerns during the holidays. This is a lovely hand and feet treatment, it feels so good to use after a long day of traveling, especially once the kids are sleeping and the world is quiet… it’s a perfect winter treat for you. You can indulge in an ice-less ice massage and fight off funky foot odors with this VOESH’s cooling & odor relief treatMINT duo.
My legs felt so smooth, moisturized, and relieved after using this treatment. The value pack includes a pair of intensive cooling therapy knee-high socks and a pair of refreshing odor treatment socks to help soothe tired, overworked feet after a long day. VOESH, the Cooling Therapy Knee High Socks creates the experience of an ice massage without the ice and gives an instant, soothing feeling of relief. One Size Fits All for hands, feet, and legs. The refreshing odor treatment socks, an exhilarating blend that eliminates funky odors and soothe overworked feet. Find on Voesh.
Meder, Heavy-Legs Relief Gel for Tired Legs Gel, 50 ml, $54
After a long day of standing and sitting, my legs become restless, and this Meder Heavy Legs Gel relieves my tired legs and feet. Meder uses escin (20%) from horse chestnut extract for its unique and powerful capillary-strengthening effect. Escin restores capillary walls and prevents the thickening of blood and lymph, improving blood circulation in your legs and feet. You can apply any time you feel this heavy and hot feeling in your legs and feet or notice some swelling. If you have a loooong day on your feet or have an air flight scheduled, apply this gel in the morning to prevent swelling, heavy legs and feet, and fatigue.
It’s rich in calcium, manganese, vitamin K, and potent polyphenols, such as resveratrol and quercetin. Red vine leaf extract normalizes cell membranes in the veins, improving vein elasticity and preventing swelling. Japanese mint menthol crystals cool and refresh tired legs and feet while intensifying blood flow and improving circulation. Alpine water and soybean glycerin give Heavy-Legs Gel its weightless and pleasant texture. Alpine water contains anti-inflammatory, calming, and regenerative minerals, and glycerin serves as a natural moisturizer. Find it at Meder.
Kuumba Made, Natural Bath Salts Sonoran scrub botanical body exfoliantSonoran Scrub, Botanical Body Exfoliant, $45.00
Kuumba Made is a spa experience consisting of Salt Sonoran Scrub, which will soften your skin with its botanical exfoliants. You can apply it while you are in the shower or bath. This exfoliating body scrub offers an aromatic self-care ritual that softens, purifies, and hydrates dry skin with a blend of mineral salts and desert botanicals. They also rejuvenate and restore balance, scrubbing away dead skin cells while jojoba and sunflower oils moisturize, leaving your skin soft, silky, and radiant. The product ingredients are: ancient North American sea salt, ceara salt, sunflower oil, jojoba oil, chaparral, Cleveland sage, desert lavender, non-GMO vitamin E, and litsea cubeba oil. Find it at Kuumba Made.
Alleyoop, All-In-One RazorPortable On-The-Go Razor, $16
Efficacy is achieved in the small details, and Alleyoop’s All-In-One razor is wonderful proof. This razor is an asset to any trip because it’s packed along with a moisturizing bar that contains coconut oil, shea butter, and cocoa butter for silky, soft-to-the-touch skin (and a little water spray bottle for applying). This has been my favorite self-care go-to product because shaving in the shower should be fun and playful for parents to de-stress too. Alleyoop’s design concepts and packaging are by far the reason why I fell in love with their makeup, skincare, and body products. This portable razor is designed for touch-ups and missed spots on the go.
It contains two high-quality, triple-blade razors that provide a clean, close shave and are designed with a flex hinge to get to the toughest edges and corners of your skin. Also, each blade includes a lubricating pre-shave strip formulated with chamomile and olive oil for a smooth, soft finish. Simply wet your skin, apply the moisturizing bar to lather, and shave. The all-natural moisturizing bar won’t melt in the heat, so it’s safe to take with you for travel to warm destinations.
Gentle enough for all skin types, including people with sensitive skin. The flow-through blade construction renders it super easy to clean. Stash the razor in your purse, car, gym bag, or travel bag and it’s TSA-approved so you can get smooth on the go. Find it at Alleyoop.
Me Mother Earth, Tea Tree Turmeric Facial Cleansing Bar, $9.99
Moms who want a refreshed feeling after a long day of traveling with their kids should try the Me Mother Earth Tea Tree Turmeric Facial Cleansing Bar, which is great for washing your face on the go with natural ingredients that rejuvenate pores with healthy ingredients. Me Mother Earth Tea Tree Turmeric facial cleansing bar puts all the good stuff in, and you’ll love your skin after using it.
Tea Tree & Turmeric’s bar has been specially formulated for oily and acne-prone skin. Detoxify your skin and clean your pores with this sudsy facial cleansing bar. Ingredients: organic coconut oil, sustainable palm oil, olive oil, organic almond milk, water, sodium hydroxide, sweet almond oil, organic jojoba oil, tea tree essential oil, turmeric, and active black charcoal. Find it at Me Mother Earth.
TheraBreath, Clean Mint and Kids Mouthwash with Fluoride, and Organic Grapes Galore 16 Fl Oz – $7.69, $4.97
As a mom, TheraBreath has always been a staple in my medicine cabinet. It has been a lifesaver for me every time I had dental discomfort or wanted to freshen up my oral hygiene. My favorite flavor is TheraBreath Clean Mint. TheraBreath is introducing new kid’s flavors such as Grapes, Strawberry, and Wacky Watermelon, which will make brushing more fun for a little one and perhaps even a learning experience about dental hygiene.
After a long day of traveling, moms and kids can prepare for bedtime with Thera Breath and rinse their mouths and have a restful night of sleep. TheraBreath’s founder, Dr. Harold Katz, created this premium oral care system at the California Breath Clinics more than 20 years ago. The original formula has been refined dozens of times since to become the most complete oral care system available. TheraBreath products are revolutionary because they attack the germs that cause bad breath, and they have been proven effective at controlling these bacteria and the embarrassing odor they can cause. Find them at TheraBreath.
Me Mother Earth, Colorful Bamboo Toothbrushes for Kids, $13
Last but not least, when traveling with children, be sure to bring a fun, colorful and natural toothbrush for your trip. This is a cool toothbrush which kids can enjoy; most children refuse to brush their teeth after a long day of traveling, but with these fun colors, they will find joy in it. These toothbrushes come in a 5-pack, and colors include green, blue, yellow, pink, and purple. Every toothbrush you’ve ever used is still on this planet unless it’s made of bamboo! Make preventing plastic waste a daily habit for your entire family with these cleverly designed bamboo toothbrushes.
The bamboo toothbrush is made from sustainable bamboo which is naturally harder than wood, and is antimicrobial and compostable. It’s also BPA-free, and its soft nylon bristles are gentle on teeth and gums and ideal for your little ones. Bristles and handles are dyed with food coloring dye which is non-toxic, eco-friendly, and safe. Find these toothbrushes at Me Mother Earth.
