How can I feel more pampered

[Amy1701]

Hi,

Among having kids, it's so hard to get any luxury moment for myself. I'm thinking about getting a subscription of something nice to make me feel more of a human being than a crazy, overtired thing that I feel like at the moment.

Does anyone have any recommendations of subscriptions that are really exciting and lovely to receive?

Do you mean a beauty box?

There are lots around. If you’re into pampering you might want to focus on time rather than stuff as you’ll need time to use stuff. You might get better value from a couple of especially nice products like a bath oil or a gorgeous soap, face mask that’s right for your skin or a couple of good quality nail varnishes - depending on what floats your boat.

DH got me a birch box subscription for the start of my maternity leave and a couple of bits were excellent but I’ve got more value from an hour in the tub with a nice bath product or half an hour to do my feet and I’m wearing less makeup up than ever at the moment.

Home Bargains is great for stuff like face masks, eyemasks, bubble bath etc.

Are you for real or just looking to advertise your latest product? What the hell is a ‘luxury moment’?

Ok, maybe not a luxury moment but just a bit of time, after the kids have gone to bed that you can unwrap something that's just for you, that you don't have to share with the kids. Birch box might be a good shout. Any other suggestions?

There are endless things you don’t have to share with your children. Buy something nice to eat, add some wine to the Ocado. Have a “luxury moment” with something you’ve ordered for yourself from an online shop.

Birch Box isn't great value imo. The delivery is also terribly slow.

Buy a pack of masks from amazon, some nice bubble bath, and dedicate one night a week for pampering yourself.