Hi friends!

My name is Lauren, and I’m a Mom of two littles, a parenting and sleep expert, and founder of pediatric sleep agency “Sleep + the City”; I’m so happy you’re here today! Where are my other shopaholics (raising hand)??? Self-care gifts are trending in a major way this year, but what exactly does “self care” mean? Self care means taking time out for YOURSELF to recharge, and I’m so excited about these best self care gifts for Moms (meaning YOU, your Mom, your Mom bestie, Grandma— auntie, sister or friend too)! So let’s just dive right into my personal favorites this holiday season (and wouldn’t a few of these all in a cute box be the BEST gift ever??

THE ULTIMATE GIFT: THE GIFT OF SLEEP!

These are a few of my favorite things….

Clockwise from top: Silk Scrunchies Ornament Set // Corkcicle Glitter Wine Chiller Tumbler // Slip Relax Infused Roller // Noir Monogram Mug // Monogram Candle // Harmony Cooling Pillow by Purple // Red Wine Facial Pack // Cozy Sherpa Slippers // Philips Sleep and Wakeup “Smart Light” // Calm Pink Salt Bath Salts // Rivulets Bedding // Faux Fur Eye Masks // Deep Sleep Pillow Spray // Philips No-Snore Band //

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1. Slip Silk Scrunchy Set! What it is: A special set featuring four silk hair ties designed to avoid creases, all presented in a festive bauble. Also perfect to slip your hair into at night, and for an adorable stocking stuffer.

2. Corkcicle Glitter Wine Tumbler: For gals on the go, this wine chiller will keep your favorite bottle of wine at the optimal temperature for up to 25 hours, and comes in 45 colors!

3. Slip Relax Roller: Slip this relaxing roller ball into your purse to easily use throughout the day when you need boost of relaxation.

4. Noir Monogram Mug: At only $10 dollars, this is the perfect gift idea for a co-worker, neighbor, teacher, or just about anyone that loves themselves a Magnolia farmhouse decor-look.

5. Monogram Scarlet Candle: What it smells like: Island fruits and tropical berries blend into a base of sugared mandarin, lemon, and lime. (FRESH)

6. Harmony Cooling Pillow from Purple: A pillow created for hot sleepers, this is the only type of pillow created with the Purple hex-technology, which provides airflow and a cooling effect. This pillow is also hypo-allergenic, completely machine-washable, and comes with a 100-day guarantee; what have you got to lose?! Grab yours here.

7. Red Wine Facial Pack: Spice your next moms night up with a pack of these red wine facial sheet masks! Red wine packed full of anti-oxidant which help aging by restoring collagen and elastic fibers.

8. Cozy Sherpa Slippers: Ease tired feet with a comfy pair of slippers like these ballet slippers from Pottery Barn.

9. Smart Light: This wakeup and sleep time light from Philips allows your body to follow a natural sleep routine, no matter what the season, to increase the capability of sleeping all night. It is the only sleep and wake-up light that combines the benefits of sunrise simulation with a guided wind-down feature that is designed to help calming the body and mind through light-guided breathing at bedtime for a relaxed transition to sleep. This light simulates a natural sunrise, with radio music or soft white noise that gradually increases to wake you gradually, versus those harsh alarm clocks and alerts. The sunset simulation, alternatively, prepares your body for sleep by slowly reducing the amount of light in your room to assist in the production of melatonin, our body’s natural hormone that causes drowsiness and muscle relaxation. With a smart touch display and even middle-of-the-night nightlight that won’t wake you more than necessary, this is a must-have gift for all the sleepy adults in your life.

10. Calm Pink Salt Bath Salts: Draw a bath and soak any worries away with these bath salts formulated with mineral-rich detoxifying Himalayan pink salts.

11. Rivulets Bedding: Transform your bedroom into an area that makes you swoon. Set the tone with this beautiful Rivulets Jersey Quilt, in the perfect fabric to keep you warm at night without overheating.

12. Faux Fur Eye Masks: In two adorable colors, nothing says cozy more than these faux fur eye masks.

13. Deep Sleep Pillow Spray: Drift off to sleep with the signature scent blend of lavender, vetiver and chamomile. This signature blend is shown to help relieve anxiety, reduce stress, and improve the overall quality of sleep.

14. No-Snore Band: Give the gift of better sleep - for you and your partner! Philips SmartSleep Snoring Relief Band helps reduce snoring by repositioning you onto your side before snoring starts!

15. SLEEP & THE CITY GIFT CERTIFICATE: Eat, sleep, raise babes, repeat. It can be a grueling schedule as a Mom, and nothing feels like heaven like your warm bed at the end of the day knowing you’re about to get the best sleep ever. Stick this in your stocking when no one is looking, or send this link to Grandma, because nothing feels as good as a full night’s sleep.