Conjure nature in the bedroom with these practices to make nighttime cozy, unwinding, and summon the great outdoors inside the bedroom for back to school.
Set the tone with an earthy touch from Cedar and Myrrh. A wellness-focused touch that embraces the senses like the Le Jardin Aromatherapy Body Wash. A coconut oil-formulated body wash that smells of lavender, geranium, and ylang-ylang essential oils. A garden energy that soothes the mind and leaves skin feeling soft with blissful bubbles that coat the body.
Next, set the mood with Hinoki Essential Oil, a Japanese wood that smells herbal and grounding, in a diffuser. Continue aromatherapy with a moment on the yoga mat. A spritz or two of Yoga Mat Spray to clean off your mat before pigeon pose. The blend of grapefruit, lemon, and basil essential oils plus cleaning solution leaves the mat smelling fresh and germ-free for the evening. Simply spray, wipe, and pose.
Whisk Away Dirt with Paula’s Choice
Back to school means nights of stress, take out, and sometimes skipping on the nighttime routine. Thankfully the award-winning Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant makes fighting blemishes a breeze. The solution is an overnight dream that leaves the “glass skin” vibe in the AM. I apply it 1-2 a week all over my face with my fingertips instead of a cotton round so I can use less product. Once it is on, it tingles for a bit before I apply a gel cream. My period acne has disappeared with this serum and I find it a one-and-done product that saves time, energy, and product throughout my evenings.
Pre-made art kits from Schiffer Books have occupied my mind and hands for the past few weeks. Ambition started strong with the Crochet Forest Critters Amigurumi Kit Squirrel. I am not a crocheter nor a knitter. This project started rough trying to get the magic circle right. Eventually, though, I was able to get it down and slowly got better with each knot.
For a quicker craft, the Watercolor Cards with Foil Touches: Illustrations by Kristy Rice is an easy art form that comes out perfect even in the imperfections. All I need is a small cup of water to wet my brush, and I’m good to go with the paint card and small brush. Shading strawberries a pretty pink does something just right for my mind.
Sleep in Style with Smol
Preparing for bedtime calls for a cozy pajama set that fits perfectly. As someone who is petite, I discovered the perfect fun-sized set from Smol, a brand designed specifically for shorter girls. The Lucid Boxy Tee Set features a lightweight design with a charming short-sleeve top and drawstring pants that fall right at the ankles. The cosmic sage hue is a dreamy green, reminiscent of sea moss by the beach. Smol is a stylish way to cox yourself into peaceful sleep as the semester begins in September.
Lie in Luxury with Lad Collective
Bring the beauty of nature into your bedroom with Lad Collective. In collaboration with Australian conservationist and zookeeper Robert Irwin, Lad Collective specializes in bedding made primarily from bamboo fabric.
My dream space is transformed with the Luxe Bamboo Cotton Sheet Set in Barton Springs, a rich olive green featuring JoeyPouch foldable fitted sheets, eliminating any guesswork for a perfectly made bed. The center logo serves as a helpful guide to ensure your bed is made just right. The accompanying top sheet is ideal for warm summer nights that linger.
As the weather cools down (or when I open my bedroom window), I layer up with the All Season Magnetic Duvet, filled with plush down feathers for ultimate comfort. To achieve a coordinated look, I use the Bamboo Cotton Duvet Cover in Glacier Bay, which has a playful yet stylish pinstriped pattern. Lad Collective products are available on their website, Amazon, and will soon be featured at Walmart this month. These are perfect choices for back-to-school vibes, whether your bed is a twin or king size.
Bedtime Read with Strapsicle
Reading before bed –whether it’s a good story or novel for English class– is simple with my Kobo reader. I love that little device but it’s always slipping out of my hands as a side reader. To protect my face, I’ve started using the Strapsicle straps for my device. Crafted from soft silicone, these straps keep everything securely in place, allowing me to read my sci-fi novels in tranquility. The straps are a gentle cocoa brown that remind me of spring even as the leaves change to orange and red outside my window.
Additionally, the protective case for my Kobo is incredibly useful, whether I’m reading in bed, at my desk, or in study hall. I can easily slip my device into the case and move about without worrying about spills or drops. Strapsicle has loads of colors and stickers for all types of readers. Bedtime stories are transformed with my Strapsicle. After all, a good story means sweet dreams and beauty sleep.
