Looking for ways on how to create the perfect bathtub sanctuary? I’m sharing some budget-friendly bathtub and shower staples to step-up your luxury relaxation game.

Now, more than ever, we need to have time for OURSELVES. The holidays are quickly approaching and what better way to get prepped and ready for chaos than to relax beforehand, right? When we do that, everything else seems to run more smoothly. Just like that saying on airplanes with oxygen masks, you need to put yours on first before you help others. The house won’t run when our oxygen, aka energy levels and patience, is low. Here’s how to create the perfect bathtub sanctuary. And, for those who don’t have bathtubs, you can achieve this in your shower as well.

There’s nothing like ending the day with a nice warm bath and some peace and quiet. I’ll be the first to admit, taking a relaxing bath doesn’t always happen for me, but I’m trying my best to carve out 45 minutes to myself at least once a week to take a nice warm bath ALONE without interruption from my kids LOL.

You don’t need a bathtub to create that peaceful sanctuary. If a shower is all you have, I will break down ways to achieve your zen moment, whether that’s in the bathtub or the shower.

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Now, let’s get to relaxing shall we?!

How to Create The Perfect Bathtub Sanctuary

  1. Set the scene. Dim the lights, light some candles, play relaxing music. I have a cushioned bath mat that I lay in the tub so it’s nice and comfy to relax on. I also have a bamboo tray table that goes across the bath to hold a book and a glass of wine or tea.
  2. Get into spa character. Put on your coziest of robes and slippers and put your towel in a dryer. Trust me, there is nothing more luxurious than coming out of the tub and wrapped in a warm towel.
  3. Get the room naturally scented. I like to use naturally scented candles or bring in my essential oil diffuser to diffuse some relaxing oils. Some personal favorites are from Young Living such as Peace & Calming and Lavender oil. I also love THESE crystal candles.
  4. Add in the personal touches. Bath oils, bath soaks, and natural bath bombs are the BEST. My absolute favorite bath oil is by Buca Botanicals. My body feels so silky smooth. For bath soaks, I lam in love with Me Time Botanicals. For Bath Bombs, I buy mine from Bathorium. They’re naturally scented with essential oils and don’t contain anything artificial.
  5. Pamper/Facial Essentials: While in your robe and the mood has been set, I’ll wrap my hair in THIS head wrap, comes in the Me Time Botanicals Gift Box, and apply the Berry Bright Mask. This one is hydrating and gentle on the skin. It helps remove blackheads and provide moisture to dry skin.
  6. Additional Nature Add-Ins: Plants, flowers, and stones just take things up a notch. If you have a eucalyptus branch, hang that near you to smell and take in the tranquility. The key is to feel like your away at a spa.
  7. Relax. Now for the best part…relax. Pour that glass of wine, tea, or beverage of choice and do what feels most relaxing to you. Read a book, listen to a podcast, apply a mask, or some eye patches. I like to apply my mask right before heading in, turn on a good podcast (I hardly have time for that these days), do a body scrub, and then just relax. Do what makes you feel good. I love the Me Time Botanicals Body Polish.

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Essential Oils

The Perfect Shower Sanctuary

turning on my salt lamp in the bathroom
  1. Do the same first 3 steps as mentioned in the bathtub sanctuary section. Set the scene, get into spa character, and get the room naturally scented. If you have a light dimmer, dim the lights, add candles all around the bathroom, turn on a salt lamp, diffuse oils…the ideas are endless.
  2. Pamper/Facial Essentials: While in your robe and the mood has been set, I’ll wrap my hair in THIS head wrap, and apply the Berry Bright Mask. This one is hydrating and gentle on the skin. It helps remove blackheads and provide moisture to dry skin. Leave these in while showering. Sit a relax in the shower if you need to.
  3. Add in personal touches. Instead of buying bath bombs and oils, I would recommend Me Time Botanicals Body Polish. Get the shower to your preferred temperature, and relax in the steam. Apply the body polish throughout your body and allow yourself to take in deep breaths while removing dead skin.
  4. Additional Nature Add-Ins: In your shower, I recommend hanging some eucalyptus leaves. This will help open the airway and provide relaxation and tranquility. Much needed this time of year.
  5. Relax. Now for the best part…relax. Pour that glass of wine, tea, or beverage of choice and do what feels most relaxing to you. And yes, if you can, bring that beverage in the shower with you. Listen to a podcast or relaxing music, and then do a body polish. Do what makes you feel good and relax.

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  1. Bamboo Tray
  2. Bath Cushion Mat
  3. Me Time Botanicals Body Polish or Gift Box Set. Code: MAGIC25
  4. Me Time Botanicals Body Polish
  5. Me Time Botanicals Bath Soak
  6. Buca Botanicals Bath & Body Oil, Use Code: Precious15
  7. Organic Towel
  8. Robe
  9. Slippers
  10. Chiji Crystal Energy Candles
  11. Essential Oil Diffuser
  12. Berry Bright Mask Use code: MAGIC25
  13. Eye Patches, use code: Chic
  14. Bathorium Bath Bomb
  15. So Well Salt Lamp

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Now sit back, pour that wine, and relax!

Natalie

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