Being a mom is hard. Being a stay at home mom tests your sanity every day. So if you (or someone you know) is becoming a stay at home mom soon, you should consider putting together a stay at home mom survival kit. These are items that you can put together for self care, for sanity, just for you! (No, your kids are not allowed using these!)
Why You Should Put Together a Stay At Home Mom Survival Kit
When you first become a stay at home mom, it’s a transition, to say the least. Becoming a stay at home mom usually means giving up:
- social time with adults
- a regular schedule
- having a boss (someone to motivate you)
- a dress code
It also means that your boss is now a baby or child who uses a diaper, wants to read the same book 100 times in a row, and needs constant supervision to ensure they don’t accidentally hurt themselves!
Suddenly, your day is filled with:
- lack of structure
- few to no adults to talk to
- few to no goals or ambitions
- total destruction of your house with toys and books
Being a stay at home mom can be isolating and it can be difficult. But there are so many benefits to being at home with your child!
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Preparing a stay at home mom survival kit can be a crutch to help ease this transition and keep you prepared to serve your child and remain sane at the same time.
A stay at home mom survival kit should include things to help you stay healthy, sane, and help you practice self-care as you find the best schedule and routines for you!
These items are all for you! (Your children are not allowed using these!)
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12 Essentials to Include in Your Stay at Home Mom Survival Kit
1. Bialetti Moka Pot
Why you need this:
‣stay caffeinated (you’ll need it!)
‣compact
‣easy to use
‣not another plug-in appliance
This is my absolute favorite method of making coffee, and we learned of it from an old surfer in Italy! (Yes, there is surfing in Venice.) The stove-top moka pot makes a coffee that is somewhere between drip and espresso, meaning that it’s rich and packs a punch! Add some cream or frothed milk for a perfect cup!
2. Lavazza Espresso
Why you need this:
‣delicious Italian coffee
‣’nuf said
When you get your moka pot (above), my favorite coffee to brew is Lavazza. This delicious brew only costs 2 Euros in Italian grocery stores, but in the States, it’s a lot more costly. I get it from Amazon to take advantage of bulk.
3. Mom fuel mug
Why you need this:
‣somewhere to put that coffee
‣trendy campfire style
This adorable mug says “Mom fuel” and boy, it’s right. When you brew yourself some coffee, you need somewhere to put it. If you don’t already have a cute mug, this one’s a great option!
4. Personalized Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Why you need this:
‣stay hydrated through the day
‣plastic is so 2005
‣embrace your cheugy-ness
‣reusable and eco-friendly
These stainless steel water bottles are better than plastic and will help you remember to drink your water throughout the day. If you’re breastfeeding, you need this even more!
Tons of color and font options, and great reviews!
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5. Loop Earplugs
Why you need this:
‣noise reducing
‣keep your sanity and focus
When your kids are noisy, sometimes it can be difficult to get other things done. These earplugs don’t cancel the sound, just take away the harsh decibels that can ruin your focus, let alone your eardrums.
Just to be clear, I am not advocating that you ignore a crying baby or leave your cyber-schooled children to run amok. But when the noise gets a little too shrill, these can help you keep your calm so you can address the situation in the best way possible.
6. Natural Dry Shampoo
Why you need this:
‣you might not shower every day
‣helps you feel clean
‣better for your hair than washing every day
If you’re a stay at home parent of a newborn baby especially, showers are difficult to coordinate. Dry shampoo allows you to feel clean every day without a full shower, and honestly, it’s better for your hair if you don’t use conventional shampoo every day anyway.
This dry shampoo has excellent reviews, it’s zero waste, and smells great!
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8. The Perfect Leggings
Why you need these:
‣organic cotton leggings are soft and luxurious
‣feel comfy while you are home
When you are a stay at home mom, you don’t have a dress code. For many (including myself) this translates into wearing leggings a lot. They’re comfy and allow plenty of movement, which is especially great if you play with your kids a lot during the day.
These particular leggings are my favorite! They are thin, so they’re not too hot, but they keep your legs warm in the winter. They’re long enough for tall people and they come in a lot of different colors.
The perfect leggings!
7. Phone stand easel
Why you need this:
‣staying connected is important
‣you won’t always have a free hand for FaceTime calls
When you’re nursing, or playing, or have multiple kids to watch, having your hands free for a FaceTime call can be difficult. A little easel can be your solution. Prop it up on the coffee table, or kitchen counter, or wherever so that you have your hands free for calls.
It’s also great for looking at recipes online when you’re cooking, if that’s your thing.
8. Lip Balm
Why you need this:
‣keep your lips moisturized
Lip balm should be a staple in anyone’s self-care routine. But when you’re at home in an unstructured environment, it can be difficult to stay as hydrated as you should, which means your lips will suffer. Keep them moist with these all-natural chapsticks.
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9. Natural Bath Bombs
Why you need these:
‣relax when you get a minute to yourself
‣natural ingredients
You may think this is a luxury, but a bath bomb should be an essential in your stay at home mom survival kit. They’re relaxing and smell awesome… so when you get a hot minute to yourself, this is how you should spend your time!
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10. Silk Satin Scrunchies
Why you need this:
‣if you have long hair
‣protect your locks from a baby’s grasp
Harken back to your childhood when you wore scrunchies! These satin scrunchies are a little bit nicer and will treat your hair well instead of getting tangled or pull your hair out.
If you have young kids, keeping your hair from dangling too low is a must. Those little hands will grab and pull any chance they get!
11. White Sage Sticks
Why you need this:
‣clear the bad energy
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Burning white sage is a spiritual practice used by many peoples to cleanse and purify a space. (Not to be confused with smudging, which is a very complex Indigenous American ritual.) White sage is a protected plant, though, so try to find organic or a local Indigenous grower/seller.
Whenever you’re feeling stressed, or if your child had a tantrum, or even if you had a bad encounter with a family member, burning white sage could help. Here’s a basic 101 how to burn sage for cleansing.
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12. Dark Chocolate
Why you need this:
‣antioxidants
‣rich and delicious
I know that some people don’t like chocolate (the nerve of some people!), but dark chocolate can lower blood pressure, raise your HDL (good cholesterol), reduce heart disease, protect your skin, and has even more health benefits.
It’s super relaxing, gives a little bit of caffeine for alertness, and can even be a sexual stimulus for when your partner gets home.
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13. Kindle Paperwhite
Why you should have this:
‣stop watching so much TV
‣learning
A Kindle is the perfect addition to your stay at home mom survival kit. As a stay at home mom, there can be a lot of downtime if you’re supervising play or spending your days breastfeeding a newborn. Reading is your perfect entertainment. It’s not mind-numbing TV, it provides opportunities for learning and educating, and it makes you a good role model for your child if you want them to love reading.
14. Luxury Bathrobe
Why you should have this:
‣luxurious
‣makes you feel rich
Sometimes, even just slipping into a luxurious robe makes you forget your cares and worries. If you get a full shower or bath (if your partner or parents are watching your kids) you can really focus on rest. Because, let’s face it, being a stay at home mom doesn’t allow for a lot of rest.
The linen one above too much for you? Maybe a monogrammed bathrobe is a better choice for you. Still luxurious without the pricetag.
15. Fancy Wine Glasses
Why you should have this:
‣feel rich
When your days are filled with poopy diapers, homeschooling, tantrums, spills, and no time for yourself, it’s nice to feel like you’re an adult.
If rose gold isn’t your thing, maybe a city stemless wine glass is more your style. This one is of Seattle, but there are tons of city maps this shop sells.
16. Wine
Why you should have this:
‣antioxidants
‣healthy in moderation
You can’t have those beautiful wine glasses with nothing to put in them. Make sure you pick up some wine to put in them for your stay at home mom survival kit.
17. Aromatherapy Candles
Why you should have this:
‣certain scents can be relaxing
‣non-toxic
Did you know that traditional candles are toxic? They’re made from paraffin wax, which lets off toxic chemicals into the air as they’re burned, not to mention the bad fragrances and metal in the wicks.
These candles are made from soy and natural scents and have a lead-free wick. They have amazing reviews. Check out the list description for detailed scent descriptions.
Need positive inspiration? Try affirmation cards. You can take them anywhere!
18. Eucalyptus Shower Bundle
Why you should have this:
‣natural decongestant
‣spa-like
‣relieves allergies
Ultimately, this should be a part of your stay at home mom survival kit because it turns your bathroom into a spa. But honestly, there are all kinds of benefits to having eucalyptus in your bath. It helps clear your sinuses and relieves allergies when the steam from a bath or shower hits it!
19. Bath Tray
Why you should have this:
‣relax in the bath with your wine and Kindle and candle
When you’re finally able to get a few minutes to yourself, make yourself a super luxurious bath with your bath bomb, robe, wine, chocolate, candle, and Kindle. It will be the perfect moment you’ve been looking forward to all week!
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