In nearly every aspect of life, it really does all come down to maintenance. 

What we maintain thrives, what we neglect withers.

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Wait, actually. We have some important things to discuss, namely…

I meaaan, only if you get obsessive about it and neglect your duties, right? And in the case of mamas, we certainly have some V.I.P.s to care for – there are indeed responsibilities that we cannot shirk in order to indulge in endless, all-day pampering.

But, generally, we mamas tend to neglect ourselves if anyone. And this doesn’t bode well for the “maintenance” maxim I shared above. We mustn’t wither, my friends! No. We must thrive both for ourselves, but also for our families.

Self-care is essentially the term for maintaining yourself – your well-being, your health, and your sanity. Just like we maintain our kitchens, our relationships, and, like, our cars.

Self-care is noble, and self-care is necessary.

And with self-care, as with everything, I’m a fervent advocate of “a stitch in time saves nine” and do less, more often. Hence why today I’m sharing five delicious daily rituals instead of all-day-self-care-day-that-I-do-once-every-two-months ritual.

So, now that that’s been said, let’s get into the nitty-gritty here… aka, how to take care of your glorious bod. I know you’re going to enjoy these five rituals – they’re easy, fun, and guaranteed to give you a massive energy boost.

As you’ll see in the video, Osea and I go waaaay back — to around 17 years ago when I lived and frolicked in Los Angeles. (Don’t recommend LA, mind you, but I certainly do recommend this clean skincare line!) I fell in love with their mud cleanser, pure vegan ingredients, and the fact that they used – and still use! – eco-luxurious glass jars. Of course, I also love that they’re family run, and made with love in the U.S.A. Honestly, I couldn’t recommend them more. Just wait until you see the unctuousness of their Undaria Body Butter – squeeeeeee! I absolutely guarantee you will fall in love like I have.

And since smells don’t translate over wifi, let me just tell you… it smells like whipped citrus cream with a hint of sugar sauce. (Click to experience, and make sure to use my code VEGGIE_UABB for 10% off.)

Whether you choose to indulge in my rituals or not, promise me one thing… that you’ll take a little time for yourself today. Just a tad. Just a smidgen.

You deserve it, dear one.