I set a goal to finish ALL of my shopping this week. It’s easy to find things for the kids (and of course they come with a wish list just to make it even easier for you lol). Men can be hard to shop for. My husband offers no ideas or helpful hints, but I can usually ask a few questions to figure out what would be loved and appreciated. Women are the worst! We do everything for everyone else, and whatever we really want, we usually have already gotten for ourselves. We never think about our own wish lists, and I’m guilty of this as well.
I have been thinking about the items I love the most that help me dive into self-care. These are a few that will make great gifts for the people in your life who could use a little pampering and a loving nudge to prioritize self-care as well.
I’ve been ALL about trying different scents in my bedroom since it also doubles as my workspace. Since I’m in the same room all day long, I’ve been trying different scents to help create a certain mood experience. The wax melts I’ve tried from Honeybyrds Provisions make me feel like I’m in a spa. I just pop one of the wax melts in a melting pot (which is a beautiful addition to my nightstand), and within minutes the room is filled with fresh, soothing scents. My favorite right now is called Inkwell, a mixture of citrus, amber and dark plum. Honeybyrds Provisions is a brand new black woman owned company that offers a variety of beeswax-based wax tarts, wickless candles and all-natural room sprays. I bought the wax melts for at least three women in my family.
Visit honeybyrdsprovisions.com to check out items available now during the soft launch. Use the promo code GRACEANDGRAPES for a 10% discount through December 31. All orders placed by 12/14 will be shipped by 12/18, so you’ll get it in time for the holiday!
If you need a candle wax melter, here’s the one I bought for myself. I love it.
Air diffuser with essential oils
I like a variety of ways to enhance the fragrance in my house and am into using essential oils as aromatherapy. Orange scent helps me relax and eucalyptus is great when you need to feel more alert. I can switch the scent as often as I choose with my air diffuser and variety of essential oils. Here’s the package that I use and love.
I’ve mentioned before how much my daughter loves her Hampton University HBCYou Doll. And the truth it, the dolls is like both of ours. LOL You’d be surprised by how many women are ordering these dolls for their own collection to represent their HBCU or sorority. An AKA doll is next on my list for my daughter (and me).
Visit hbcyoudoll.com or IG @HBCYoudolls to order. This is another black woman-owned company that I’m proud to support.
Diana Ross, A Biography
Listen – I have always loved Diana Ross. She just epitomized beauty, charm, confidence, guts and resilience. This book confirmed it. She’s had a life of many ups and downs, but the strength she’s exhibited and the joy she’s retained through it all has inspired me for decades. If there’s a woman in your life who could use some inspiration to “keep on keepin’ on,” this book is a great place to start.
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Girlfriends Series DVD Box Set
Paying homage to another Ross, Tracee Ellis-Ross and the other amazing leading ladies of Girlfriends brought their characters to life for black women. Every topic, every conversation, and every relationship in the series is completely relatable to black women, and I can’t count how many times I’ve laughed or cried watching the show, feeling heard or seen. This show is a gift. Even though it’s now available on Netflix (and who knows the future of DVDs), my box collection is a cherished asset that I’ll have forever. Who knows how long it’ll be streaming.
Beautycounter Brightening Facial Oil
I love a new product to brag on and share. I bought this brightening facial oil during a Black Friday sale. After about a week of using it, I’m their newest, biggest fan and I can’t stop talking about it. I bought it to add to my moisturizer for extra hydration in the winter. Within days, my skin was noticeably softer and smoother. It’s really shocking (in a good way). If the woman in your life is into skincare, this is a good purchase, even if she has a set routine. I have a tried and true routine, and this product took it up a notch. I’m sure I’ll use it past the winter months.
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