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It’s not that you don’t love your kids, your significant other or your dog. But sometimes you just need a moment to breathe and do the kind of things you did when it was just you. You need a room where you can have absolute “me time” without everybody bugging you. Men have man caves, but sometimes women need a woman cave too.
You’ve already seen what a joint office is like, and you don’t want the same problems that Bernie and Wanda had on “The Bernie Mac Show.” Pen clickers are the worst anyway.
You’d rather actually visit a gym or jog around the neighborhood with your dog than to clutter up a room with weights, a treadmill and a row machine. You’re looking for more personalized items, stuff your girlfriends can help you enjoy during a Girls Night and feel like you’re back in college again — not the dorms though, the off-campus apartment. Let’s figure out how to get you back to that place with these 24 suggestions.
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1. Cuticle Oil
Whether you’re a regular mani-pedi customer or not, cuticle oil is one of those items that can easily be forgotten until those little ashy spots on your nails, pieces of dry skin (hangnail) or weakened nail beds start to appear. Keeping a container of cuticle oil in your woman cave is a reminder to make sure to use this at least three to four times a day. If you’re regularly washing dishes or gardening, you may want to increase your use to one to two times per day after washing your hands. For really dry cuticles, try every three hours until your fingernails improve.
Papa Rozier Farms Nail and Cuticle Oil, 100% Pure Organic, Cold Pressed, Unrefined Moringa Oil for Strong, Soften and Soothe Dry Cuticles
Sally Hansen Vitamin E Nail and Cuticle Oil™, Natural Essential Oil, Vitamin E, Nourish and Condition Dry Nails and Cuticles
Sally Hansen Vitamin E Nail and Cuticle Oil™, Natural Essential Oil, Vitamin E, Nourish and Condition Dry Nails and Cuticles
2. All-Purpose Wipes
While furniture wipes are necessary to keep dust and debris away, especially for spring allergies, skin-friendly wipes that don’t require you to need gloves are even more important.
Simpleaf Flushable Lavender Single Pack Wet Wipes | Paraben & Alcohol Free | Hypoallergenic & Safe for Sensitive Skin
TEAWOO Microfiber Cleaning Cloths-18 Pack, Cleaning Rags, Microfiber Towels for Cars, Home 5 Colors Assorted (12x12 inches)
3. Breakfast Nook Chair
Mid Century 360 Degree Swivel Cuddle Barrel Accent Sofa Chairs, Round Armchairs with Wide Upholstered, Fluffy Velvet Fabric Chair for Living Room, Bedroom, Office, Waiting Rooms, (Green)
Even if you don’t have an official breakfast nook with the large window to stare aimlessly out of, you need a comfortable chair to sit in. Use it to read. Use it to nap. Use it to journal. Use it to daydream. Just make sure you can snuggle in it.
Swivel Accent Chairs Set of 2, 360° Mid-Century Modern Velvet Barrel Chair, Comfy Shell Shape Arm Chair with Lumbar Pillow for Living Room, Bedroom, Office
4. and 5. Books and Bookshelf
Entrepreneurs Color Too Colored Pencils, Shades of Brown Skin, 12 Coloring Book Colors
Crayola Mini Twistables Crayons for Kids (50ct) Stocking Stuffers & Holiday Gifts, No Peel Toddler Crayons for Coloring Books
Breathe, Girl: A Self-Care Coloring Book for Black Women Featuring Cozy, Relaxing, and Empowering Sisterhood Moments
Happy and Healed: Black Women Adult Coloring Book | Stress Relief, Relaxation and Self Love
Exhale Again: A Self Care Coloring Book with Affirmations | Celebrating Black and Brown Women | Volume 2
Publications International Ltd. Large Print Merriam-Webster Puzzles 10 Booklet Set (Brain Games Large Print) Paperback
Self-Imagined Vision Board Book & Kit – Vision Board Supplies for Women & Men – Journaling & Goal-Setting Tool – 200 Motivational Images
Chronicle Books Canvas One Line a Day: A Five-Year Memory Book (Yearly Memory Journal and Diary, Natural Canvas Cover) Diary
Chronicle Books Canvas One Line a Day: A Five-Year Memory Book (Yearly Memory Journal and Diary, Natural Canvas Cover) Diary
Hoctieon 9 Tier Tree Bookshelf, Tall Bookcase, Freestanding Book Shelf with LED Lights, Display Floor Standing Storage Shelf, Book Organizer Shelves
6. Hairstyling Accessories
Are you in the mood to try something new with your hair? Play around, and test some styles. Don’t forget to bring a mirror so you can check yourself out when you’re done.
Locsanity Dreadlock Retightening and Interlocking Tool Kit for Sisterlocks, Microlocks, Small Locs, and Medium Locs
MELANIN CROWN Flex Detangler Brush - For Natural Afro, Straight, and Wavy Hair - Dry and Wet Use, Reduces Breakage and Knots in 3a to 4c Curly Hair
Use it as a night light, reading light or enjoy the lofty ambiance.
DEWENWILS Wireless Light Switch, 10A/1000W No Wiring, Programmed and Expandable, 100 Ft RF Range, Remote Control Wall Light Switch Kit, Remote Switch
9. Plant Stands
If you want to flex your green thumb in the prettiest way possible, these shelves do just that for your plants.
H. Homexin Indoor Plant Stand, Adjustable for 8 to12 inches, Pot not Included
KELHOMECL Plant Stand with Grow Light - 9 Tiered Plant Stand Indoor with Storage Drawer for Indoor Plants, 65” Tall Plant Shelf with Grow Light, Curved Corner
KELHOMECL Plant Stand with Grow Light - 9 Tiered Plant Stand Indoor with Storage Drawer for Indoor Plants, 65” Tall Plant Shelf with Grow Light, Curved Corner
XZHXZH, Indoor 3 Tier Black Plant Stand, Tall Metal Plant Stand, Heavy-duty Base in the Shape of a Four-leaf Clover, Layered Modern Flower Pot Rack
elwarmth Corner Plant Stand with 2 Hanging Hooks, L-Shaped 5 Tier Tall Indoor Plant Shelf for Small Pots, Space-Saving Metal & Wood (Black - 1pcs)
And if you're not someone who has a green thumb, a crochet plant will look great on a side table or desk.
Sakkrrua Handmade Emotional Flower Crochet Doll
10. Fragrances (Candles, Essential Oils and Plug-Ins)
When you walk into the room, it should smell inviting. Even the best cleaning spray goes away. Try three-wick candles or plug-in air fresheners. While there are plenty of brands to choose from, make the most of your candles and oils by investing in candle warmers too. Diffusers are also a therapeutic option to make the room smell amazing.
Bath & Body Works, White Barn 3-Wick Candle w/Essential Oils - 14.5 oz - 2021 Christmas Scents! (Hot Cocoa & Cream)
Gerrard Larriett Aromatherapy Pet Care Energizing Grapefruit & Spearmint Scented Candles for Home Decor and Pet Odor - Aromatherapy Stress Relief, Soy Wax
Gerrard Larriett Aromatherapy Pet Care Energizing Grapefruit & Spearmint Scented Candles for Home Decor and Pet Odor - Aromatherapy Stress Relief, Soy Wax
Herb & Root 3 Pc Mini Variety Perfume Set for Women or Men, Unisex Aromatherapy Oils Roll Ons, Floral, Gourmand, Woods, Earthy, Aromatic, Citrus (Gourmand)
Herb & Root Tuberose, Jasmine, Rose & Orris Floral Fragrance for Women, Clean, Cruelty-Free, Phthalate & Paraben-Free | Moonflower Eau de Parfum 1 fl oz
Bath & Body Works Wallflowers Fragrance Refills, 6-Pack, Sampler, 6 Different Scents, Assorted Colors
Fumino Wax Melts, Fresh, Handmade Luxury Strong-Scented Multipack, 12 Cubes, 5 Fragrances with Beeswax and Coconut Oil Scent
STRN Wax Melts, Scented Soy Wax Cubes for Wax Warmers, 12 Mixed Scents, Lavender, Linen, Apple & Cinnamon Long-Lasting Home Fragrance Wax for Bedroom
Bulk Paradise Candle Warmer Plate, Also Use as Coffee Warmer, Mug Warmer in Your Home & Office (Black)
11. Coffee Table
You don’t have to spend thousands of dollars on an end table. Just try not to get so much furniture in this woman cave to the point where you can’t move around freely. Your woman cave doesn’t need to look like a replica of your living room but have enough for it to at least compete with a den.
Tribesigns LED Coffee Table Square Engineered Wood Low Coffee Table for Living Room (Faux Marble Black+Black)
DS-HOMEPORT Round Rattan Coffee Table for Living Room, Natural Woven Rattan Round End Table for Apartment Living Room (Coffee Table Only)
Zpnevx Adjustable Swivel Table with Faux Saddle Leather Cover and Heavy Duty Metal Chassis, Large Laptop Stand
Zpnevx Adjustable Swivel Table with Faux Saddle Leather Cover and Heavy Duty Metal Chassis, Large Laptop Stand
Zpnevx Adjustable Swivel Table with Faux Saddle Leather Cover and Heavy Duty Metal Chassis, Large Laptop Stand
12. and 13. Blender and Drinking Container
You can still go downstairs to your basement bar on occasion, but this is your time to try all those strange drinks you’ve been seeing in YouTube videos. If you want to take up Michael B. Jordan’s suggestion to make a mosstail, get a blender and try that too. Sip in peace.
Bear Blender, 2025 New 700W Smoothie Countertop Blender with 40oz Cup for Shakes and Smoothies, 3-Speed for Crushing Ice, Puree and Frozen Fruit
Artanis Home Black Ultraviolet Glass Jar with Lid | 100 ml 3 oz Airtight Smell Proof Container
Elemental 40 oz Tumbler with Handle and Straw - Spill Proof Insulated Stainless Steel Commuter for Hot and Cold Beverages - Travel Coffee Mug with 2 Straws
Elemental 40 oz Tumbler with Handle and Straw - Spill Proof Insulated Stainless Steel Commuter for Hot and Cold Beverages - Travel Coffee Mug with 2 Straws
14. Wall Art
Top Pacific Vintage Wall Poster Metal Plaque, Angels Don't Always Have Wings Sometimes They Have Whiskers, Labrador Retriever Metal Wall Poster
Top Pacific Store Bichon Frise Aluminum Sign Spoiled Dog Lives Here Vintage Metal Aluminum Signs Novelty Dog Sign | 12x8 Inch
Top Pacific Dachshund Tin Sign 12x8 In Vintage Dog Metal Sign Hello Sweet Cheeks Funny Tin Sign
Throwbacktraits Motivational Wall Art – Set of 3 Canvas Prints with Inspirational Quotes, Eco-Friendly & Framed
TopPacific Vintage Tin Metal Poster Sign Golden Retriever I READ BOOKS AND I KNOW THINGS Retro Wall Art Decor
Top Pacific Schnauzer Metal Sign God is Great Dogs Are Good Metal Tin Sign Funny Welcome Signs Vintage Wall Decor For Bar Pub Club 12x16 Inch
Throwback Traits Motivational wall decor - Positive Affirmations, Uplifting Quotes, Wall Art Decor for Office, Home, Gym - Set of 6 11x17"
Toynk | The Golden Girls Collage '80s Puzzle for Adults and Kids | 1000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Toy | 28 x 20
Your wall decor should be something that is very personal to you. This is your dopamenu, your time to find something that makes you happy to look at as soon as you walk in the room. Maybe it’s your old architecture drawings from when you were in vocational school or that one canvas painting you started working on after ceramics painting wasn’t your bag. If you want to go as far as creating your own wallpaper accent wall, go for it.
Whatever it is, just be proud of it — and don’t choose a portrait, photo collage or painting that someone guilted you into putting up. It’s got to be something you would’ve grabbed the hammer and nails for on your own.
15. Lounge Wear
KISSMODA Womens Summer Tops Oversized Pullover Hoodies Short Sleeve Tunic Tshirts With Pockets
Tupetcs Custom Embroidered Mama Sweatshirt with Kid Names On Sleeve
Tupetcs Custom Embroidered Mama Sweatshirt with Dog Names On Sleeve
ROAM LOUD Leggings, High-Waisted Compression Fitness Pants for Women, Stylish Seamless Workout Tights with Pockets
ROAM LOUD Yanta Tank Bra, High-Impact Racerback Sports Bra for Women, Compression Moisture-Wicking Workout Gym Bra
ROAM LOUD Mawu Active Dress, Dress with Pockets, Fitness Dress, Cute Date Night Dresses for Women
ROAM LOUD Mawu Active Dress, Dress with Pockets, Fitness Dress, Cute Date Night Dresses for Women
16. Smartphone Mount
Vivilumens Sunrise Alarm Clocks Wireless Charger, 10 White Noise Sound Machine Alarm Clock with 30/60/90 Mins Timer, 3 Levels Touch Night Light, Dual Clocks
You don’t want to be fumbling around, trying to find your phone. Use a good smartphone mount for charging on a flat surface.
17. Healthy Snacks
You can’t eat candy and salty snacks the whole time you’re in your woman cave. Add some oranges, apples and maybe even an avocado for guacamole. If you want to be healthy and go for snacks like hazelnuts, almonds and honey roasted peanuts, go nuts (pun intended) in the candy dish below. Fresh fruit in a basket is always a winner. Or, add this dried fruit to your water, let it soften and eat the slice when you’re done. It’ll have an amazing citrus-water taste.
BlueHenry Dehydrated Orange Wheels - 3 oz - 20 slices - Natural Fruit
BlueHenry Dehydrated Lemon Wheels - Natural Fruit
AYWVRBST Christmas Cheese Board, Fruit Candy Plate, Christmas Fruit Plate, Cutting Board (Hat)
SunChips 100% Whole Grain Chips, Variety Pack, 1 oz Bags, Pack of 40, No Artificial Flavors, No Colors from Artificial Sources
18. Sweet Treats
Let’s be honest. Every single day isn’t going to be a fruit smoothie and tea day in the woman cave. Here are a couple guilty pleasures.
Amazon Grocery, Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels, 24 Oz (Previously Amazon Fresh, Packaging May Vary)
Castle Kitchen Double Dutch Dark Chocolate Premium Hot Cocoa Mix - Dairy-Free, Vegan, Plant Based, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO Project Verified, Kosher
GoodMallow Vegan Marshmallows - Large Kosher Gluten Free Dairy Free Healthy Marshmallows - Natural Gelatin Free for Hot Chocolate, Smores, Baking
ASOZI Wrapped Nougat Candy with Fruity Jelly Beans 16 oz Colorful Fruity Fresh Delicious Individually Wrapped
PATIS Savore Dubai Chocolate Bar Pistachio – 3.5 oz Dessert with Pistachio Cream & Kataifi Filling | Gourmet Dubai Chocolate Filling | Elegant Gift Chocolate
PATIS Dubai Chocolate Bar Pistachio – 7 oz Dessert with Pistachio Cream & Kataifi Filling
Dubai Choco Dubai Chocolate Bar Strawberry Crush – 2.47oz Premium Chocolate with Strawberry & Crispy Kataifi Filling
Eastanbul Dubai Chocolate Bar Pistachio, 7 oz, Premium Belgium Chocolate, Pistachio Dubai White Bar, Shredded Phyllo Dough
19. Moisturizer (Lips, Skin, Hair)
Make sure to take care of your skin no matter where you are. That doesn’t mean just ashy ankles and elbows. That means hands, under-the-eye skin, feet and lips too, along with cuticle oil (mentioned above).
The Lip Bar - Lip Gloss, Extra (Brown Shimmer) - Gloss Up Sheer Finish - Smooth, Not Sticky Formula - Moisturizing Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, Argan Oil
Topicals Faded Brightening Under Eye Masks | Patches to Depuff, Hydrate, Brighten and Cool
Papa Rozier Farms Organic Frankincense Pure Castor Oil for Hair Growth Treatment, Dry Skin Moisturizer
Locsanity Shea & Apricot Loose, Natural, Conditioning and Moisturizing Hair Butter - Strength & Growth Formula
Undefined Beauty R&R Sun Elixir Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Glow Oil infused with Vitamin C, Amla, Tsubaki Seed, Milk Thistle
20. Meditation Audio Devices
And while you’re taking that much-needed nap or meditating for mindfulness, you may need a little help focusing. Crank up your phone to a meditation YouTube channel and enjoy.
Vivilumens Sunrise Alarm Clocks Wireless Charger, 10 White Noise Sound Machine Alarm Clock with 30/60/90 Mins Timer, 3 Levels Touch Night Light, Dual Clocks
While you may have a shoe rack in your bedroom and your mudroom, you may also find yourself with a shoe collection in here too. If your dog is a shoe chewer, a woman cave is the perfect hideaway for everything from pumps to gym shoes.
Muwuele Solid Wood Full Length Mirror Coat Rack, 70" x 20" Oversize Standing Mirror Full Length with Brake Wheels, Floor Mirror for Living Room
Muwuele Solid Wood Full Length Mirror Coat Rack, 70" x 20" Oversize Standing Mirror Full Length with Brake Wheels, Floor Mirror for Living Room
23. Neck and Foot Therapy
Whether you’re using it to wind down, to tackle allergies, to soothe your skin, or to reduce tension and muscle cramps, neck and foot therapy products are an instant spa day.
Earth Therapeutics Aloe Socks, 2 Pair Per Package (1 Pair Multi-colored, One Pair Aqua) by Earth Therapeutics
Note: I own the Earth Therapeutics version of this neck comfort wrap. Originally purchased at Kohls, it doesn’t appear to be available at all anymore. DreamTime’s resembles my lavender wrap.
DreamTime Comfort Neck Wrap Soothing Aromatherapy Perfect for Pain Relief Lavender and Peppermint, Green, 1 Count
Crafts And The City SOO Jelly Pedicure Packs - Pedicure Foot Soak For Dry Feet - Moisturizing Jelly Spa Pedi Soak
24. Towel Warmer
While a towel warmer is usually found in a spa or a bathroom, there’s no rule that says it can’t be used somewhere else. Handy for allergy season, soothing facial muscles or reducing tension, this 10-pound towel warmer can easily sit off in a corner for later use. Be ready to wait 30-90 minutes to use though. Or, use a towel warmer rack, which can heat towels in a half hour.
Evenchic Towel Warmer, 20L Hot Towel Warmers for Bathroom with 24H Timer, Temperature Adjustable, LED Display, Auto Shut Off, Even Heated for Oversized Towels, Bathrobes, Blankets
Evenchic Towel Warmer, 20L Hot Towel Warmers for Bathroom with 24H Timer, Temperature Adjustable, LED Display, Auto Shut Off, Even Heated for Oversized Towels, Bathrobes, Blankets
And the rest of what goes in your woman cave is up to you. If you want to bring your laptop, fine. If you want to bring in a large radio instead of smartphone speakers, go for it. Dance the day away. Or, if you just want to have a moment of peace where you can meditate with your favorite yoga mat and do absolutely nothing, that’s OK too.
Putuo Decor She Shed Decor
Make sure to lock the door when you leave your woman cave though. The last thing you need is for your “me time” hangout to become a family room.
