Inside: A review of the Whimsical Mama self-care and wellness subscription box. Includes press sample.
Most days I flop into bed at the end of the day, completely exhausted after looking after the kids, the dog, the house – as well as trying to earn enough money to keep us all afloat. Self-care is not something I make time for – but that isn’t how it should be.
Sometimes you need a gentle reminder that your needs matter too. And the Whimsical Mama Box is exactly that – a box of goodies that are just for you to enjoy. Treats to remind you to take time to relax and take care of yourself.
This post will show you what you can expect inside a box and the different ways you can get yourself one to enjoy too.
Who is Whimsical Mama?
Whimsical Mama is run by Sarah, a mum of 3 who knows all about mum burnout and the stresses of every day life. She set up Whimsical Mama as a place to encourage and motivate mums to be the best versions of themselves.
As well as sharing wellbeing tips, natural beauty recipes, productivity ideas and more, Sarah wanted to be able to directly help mums to look after themselves with a physical product. And so the Whimsical Mama Box was born!
What’s in the box?
Each box is filled with hand-picked goodies to the value of £40+ and will contain a mix of items, from books to inspire or motivate to scented candles and beauty treats. Each box is different but with the same purpose – to encourage you to stop and take a moment for yourself.
My box contained the following:
- Book, You Are Your Best Friend by Anisa Makhoul
- Bath Salts, Conscious Spirits
- Keyring, Punky Pins
- Suncatcher, Mindful Little Studios
- Body Butter, Skin Century
- Wax Melts, Whitcliffe Aromas
- Stickers
My thoughts
It was such a treat opening it up and finding such gorgeous things that were just for me to enjoy – all packaged beautifully too. There was a good range of products, all with self-care in mind but each having a different focus.
Obviously the bath salts are to be enjoyed as you relax in the bath – something I do not do regularly enough so having the salts will encourage me to make that time. I can then slather on the body butter to leave my skin feeling nourished and cared for – another thing I neglect all of the time.
The book can be enjoyed anywhere of course, but the focus is on sharing different rituals that you can then introduce into your every day life – making it the gift that keeps on giving!
The keyring is a nice treat – who doesn’t love a new keyring, especially one that carries such an important reminder? You can’t pour from an empty cup after all, can you?
The wax melts smell amazing and are more of a treat for the home – but the ritual of taking the time to actually use them and enjoy the fragrance filling your home is what is important.
And finally the stickers – if you keep a journal or diary then these are perfect as either decorative stickers for the outside or as reminders within the pages themselves.
All in all, a really lovely box that is not only a nice surprise when it arrives in the post, but will continue to brighten your days as you enjoy each gift inside.
How do I get a box?
There are different options available to you, whether you are wanting a treat to look forward to each month or just a one-off treat for you or a friend.
- One off treat box
- Monthly subscription (cancel any time)
- 3-month subscription
- 6-month subscription
- 12-month subscription (best value)
For full details head to the subscription page.
Final thoughts
If you feel constantly run down and in need of a pick-me-up, then a monthly self-care and wellness box is exactly what you need. Or perhaps you have a friend that needs a little lift – something that will brighten her day and let her know you care.
Either way, the Whimsical Mama Box is a wonderful idea and something we all deserve. With treats to inspire, motivate, and enjoy, each box will be something to look forward to and will make you want to take more time for yourself.
Find out more at whimsicalmamabox.com.