Take a minute to stop doomscrolling and create your own spa
Even without the big bucks, you can make your own home a vibe for under $35 (each)
It’s been 40 days of seeing and reading depressing, infuriating and startlingly racist news online. Even though the 92% (and the rest of the 75,019,268 voters) knew exactly what would happen, it’s enough to make you turn off your phone, unplug your television and stop listening to your favorite news podcast (if the host hasn’t been unjustifiably terminated). Even for people who don’t have anxiety, doomscrolling can end up creating similar mental health challenges, including depression, sleep difficulties, weight gain and binge-eating.
Voters can’t totally tune out and need to know what’s going on. Local elections matter as much — if not more — than presidential elections. Before everyday activities reach the person occupying the White House (or a Tesla facility), local laws pass by alder(wo)men, mayors, governors, state senators and state House reps.
But what should you do in your home in the meantime? It’s a good idea to always take care of yourself. For some, that means heading to the beauty salon or the barbershop. For others, that means a manicure or pedicure. However, for some people, those are extra expenses (tip not included) that’s just not realistic when egg substitutes are cheaper than actual eggs.
Recommended Read: “The best time to try egg substitutes is now ~ Post-COVID, egg prices get higher and Dollar Tree stops selling them”
But there’s nothing stopping you from creating your own at-home spa where the only person you have to tip is yourself. Here are 10 spa categories that are all under $35 each to help you make your bedroom or bathroom into a personal “me time.” Log off and lock in to maintaining your own sanity.
As an Amazon affiliate, I earn a percentage from purchases with my referral links. I know some consumers are choosing to boycott Amazon for its DEI removal. However, after thinking about this thoroughly, I want to continue promoting cool products from small businesses, women-owned businesses and (specifically) Black-owned businesses who still feature their items on Amazon. As of the first date of Black History Month 2025, each new post will ALWAYS include a MINIMUM of one product sold by a Black-owned business. (I have visited the seller’s official site to verify that Amazon Black-owned logo.) I am (slowly) doing this with older, popular posts too. If you still choose to boycott, I 100% respect that decision.
All products in this post are from Black-owned businesses.
1. Candles
2. Waterproof Shower Cap and Towel
3. Hair and Skin Moisturizer
4. Scalp Moisturizer
5. Shampoo and Conditioner
6. Hydrating Facial Soap
Writer’s note: At the time of publication, this Black Shea Butter Soap is unavailable. I bought two of these soap bars, and it feels really nice on the skin. I hope it returns because I will be a repeat customer.
7. Rollers for In-Grown Hairs
8. Dark Eye Removal Masks
9. Perfume Oils (Unisex)
10. Aromatherapy Shower Steamers
Before you go …
If you’re having a spa day with someone else, enjoy a game or two, too.
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