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If you are a parent, you know raising kids is hard. It’s no walk in the park, and anyone who says it is a bundle of joy 24-7 is lying through their teeth. This is especially true when you are raising two small children in their toddler years.
Despite their cuteness, they will use their cute little voices to demand you to do this and demand you to do that. Throw a fit because you gave them the wrong color cup or the wrong episode of My Little Pony came on TV.
You didn’t know you could ruin someone’s day by just suggesting they should put some clean clothes on, did you? Well, you totally can.
You never know what will make them go from cute and adorable to red-faced scream crying. Emotionally unstable little dictators I tell you!
Not only do you have to deal with the fun, draining logic of small children you get to deal with sibling rivalry when you have two.
It’s a blast! Totally isn’t.
You get to hear things like “I don’t want her touching that”and “He looked at me weird”. You can’t do anything for one without the other one taking offense to it.
It’s completely exhausting!
So anyone that stays at home taking care of their children deserves a medal! I think it’s WAY harder than going to work and definitely more emotionally stressful. That’s why I came up with this care package for moms (It’s WAY more practical than a medal, right?) – this way mom can maybe take in a little time for herself and de-stress before heading back to the front lines.
Destress (and Relax) Care Package Idea
When you are a parent it is very hard to get in some me time. That’s because your children are always there demanding your attention. You can’t go to the bathroom alone and that’s pretty personal. So forget about me time unless your children are asleep.
That’s where JOHNSON’S® Baby products come in:
- JOHNSON’S® Bedtime Baby Bath with Soothing Aromas
- JOHNSON’S® Bedtime Lotion
- JOHNSON’S® Calming Shampoo
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These products are new and improved (inside and out!), and are perfect lulling your little ones to sleep. I remember having JOHNSON’S® products used on me when I was little, and then I used them on my boys. It’s a sweet kind of nostalgia that I’d like to be passed on to other mother’s.
And it makes for a great bedtime routine to have, too. A nice warm bath with JOHNSON’S® Bedtime Baby Bath (and Calming Shampoo), then a gentle massage (with Bedtime Lotion), and some quiet time before sending them beddy-bye.
This bedtime routine clinically proven to help your baby fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. Mom win!
Now with 50% fewer ingredients and 100% gentle (free of parabens and phthalates), there’s no excuse not to use JOHNSON’S® baby products to help your little ones be clean and fresh, and GO TO SLEEP.
I conveniently snagged these at CVS. I love being able to run in and quickly grab almost anything I need without fighting a crowd! Cause we all know shopping with kids can make you want to pull your hair out sometimes.
Plus right now you can get…
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Other Items in the Destress Care Package
The first (and most important) step was getting a chance to actually have me time to destress (i.e. getting the kiddos to bed) but the rest of the care package is all about de-stressing mom.
There are a ton of other products you can include in a Destress (and Relax) Care Package. Just try and think from that mommy’s point of view and what would help them destress the most. I included the following for my sweet friend:
- a scalp massager because she loves getting her hair washed at the salon
- a body massager because she loves a good massage
- a manicure gift kit (nail polish, file/buffer, toe separators) because she’s a fan of pedicures
- a soothing candle because it gives the perfect ambiance for relaxing
And her favorite go-to drink wouldn’t hurt either, I’m sure 😉
Is there someone in your life that could use a Destress (and Relax) Care Package like this? Stop by your local CVS Pharmacy, grab JOHNSON’S® baby products, and get that mom some much deserved me time!
Krystle Cook – the creator of Home Jobs by MOM – put her psychology degree on a shelf and dived into a pile of diapers and dishes instead. She is a wife and mother to two rambunctious boys, sweating it out in her Texas hometown. She loves cooking, DIY home projects, and family fun activities.
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I love Johnson’s. The Destress (and Relax) Care Package for Moms on the Edge sounds amazing. I will consider it when I become a mom.
You are SO right – Johnsons Baby is awesome! I love that I can imagine the smell without it even being near.
Now this looks like such a lovely care package – I hands up want to try that candle as it is totally getting towards candle season for me!
You’d love it! It is almost the perfect season for candles!
I know I would love getting a care package like this! How relaxing. I’ve always loved this brand. We have the shampoo in the house!
I think we all would 🙂 And we all probably need it too LOL. Johnsons Baby is a great brand!
These look so like something that I need to buy for my daughter. I like that they are are free of parabens.
You totally should buy them for her!
Every parent wishes that the child should sleep on time and sleep well….no midnight getting up .but reality is opposite…parents would love to do anything to help themselves and the child relax…but one got to balance out the natural and artificial ways…
Thank you
Yes, sleeping is an issue for a lot of us. Thankfully, we have goodies like these to help 🙂
I Love this idea to gift this to a new mom!!
Totally! Do you know a new mom you could gift this care package to?
100% agree with you that raising kids is not an easy tast and it is 24 x7. The destress care package look like a comprehensive set which include plenty of things. From Soothing aromas to lotion and calming shampoo. Johnson never fail me.
Yes, raising kids is a fulltime job, isn’t it? We all could use some relaxation. Johnsons Baby has never failed me either!
That sounds relaxing already especially after giving the kid the wrong color cup and they start crying because its red and not yellow or because you can’t control the people who choose the content to decide to put on specific movies on demand right now which can be stressful. That bubble bath seems like it could make all the difference. especially with a candle next to you and smelling the sweet aroma of it. Yes!
Haha, yes, you never know what will set a small child off. It’s usually the silliest of things LOL.
Yep. I definitely thinks I need this care package! That scalp massager sounds so awesome.
My friend raved about that scalp massager. She wondered where’d it been all her life LOL.
Very nice read. My wife will love this.
Is she expecting?
A scalp and body massager sound amazing! Definitely something I need to look into for myself.
You will love them! My friend can’t get enough of that scalp massager 🙂
Anything you can get which is a routine for your child is definitely a win. And if it has calming and soothing scents for the children, all the better. 🙂
Yes, kids love routines and I agree, if it is a nice smelling routine like this it is a win!
I would love to get a package like this. So many great products!
I know, right? I wish I would get one too 🙂
That is a really good deal! My niece uses these products, time to stock up!
Yes, it is! Time to go to CVS 🙂
I am planning to gift this care package to one of my friend this looks quiet good lots of great product. Thanks for sharing this.
Your friend will love receiving this care package. I know I would!
i am not a mom but I could use this package too. No you moms deserve it more and this is a wonderful care package to unwind when you can.
Very true, almost anyone could use this care package. Heck, my 92-year-old grandfather uses baby shampoo too!
I have that Johnson and Johnson scent for my son for his bath-time before bed as well! I love the scent of it and he does too! I should definitely look into getting the candle and other ideas for myself to relax, great idea! Thanks for sharing!
It is a great scent! That smell reminds me of my childhood 🙂
Without a doubt, this is a nice care package for any mother.
Thanks, Betzy! I know moms would appreciate it 🙂
I’m using this brand also.. very nice smell.. my kids love it.. great product… great package…
That’s great you use Johnsons! It does smell amazing 🙂
Love this focus on mom!!
Us moms need to be the center of attention sometimes, right?
I like to listen to music to relax. A hot bubble bath also does the trick.
Music relaxing me too!
This destressing kit sounds wonderful for new moms. I can relax with an adult beverage and a good book while relaxing on my bed or by having a nice message.
I used Johnsons baby products on my two girls and I used them on myself also.
An adult beverage always helps me 😉
I’m laughing at your post, so cute and so true about kids!! For normal stress, if I can stop and look at a magazine or cookbook for a few minutes that is a help. For major stress at home, I use a lavender candle – if anyone had told me it would help destress, I wouldn’t have believed it, but it works good! The products sound so nice, I’d like to get them for part of a gift basket.
Good tip! I wish I liked the lavender scent but I don’t. I hate vanilla too. I’m weird LOL.
Oh Wow. How cute are they!! I have been looking for some new family friendly cents for the kids!
They will love Johnsons new look!
This sounds like a great idea for relaxation. I workout to help deal with my stress, and we also started taking ballroom dance as a couple which really helps. We also go to Disney quite a bit since we live close. Its amazing how relaxing that can be.
I need that discipline to workout more. I’m surprised Disney can be relaxing with all those people LOL.
Candles are a must for relaxation for me. And a hot shower ?
Candles ARE amazing 🙂
I like to listen to music to relax. I also like to light candles.
Reminds me I need to buy more candles 🙂
I like to relax by taking nice, long hot showers. I also like to get massages but they are expensive.
My husband really likes massages too but rarely ever gets them.
Burning a soothing candle while taking a hot bath and reading a good book helps to relax me. Right now with our house in remodel, I find myself turning into a prune on a daily basis!
What are you doing to your house? A remodel sounds fun and stressful.
I find a really hot bath relaxing – if I can keep the kiddo out of the tub! Otherwise coloring or listening to instrumental music.
My son likes to listen to instrumental music too. I often find him playing it on Alexa 🙂
You know what gets me relaxed? Hanging out at home with my wife! Though I’m sure these would help too!
That’s really sweet! I’m sure she loves that 🙂
I remember getting something like this when I had my 3rd son. Those are perfect scents for relaxation
Sounds like you have some sweet friends!
Things that help me relax are reading and playing on the computer. I like to read blogs when I’m trying to relax. Thanks for posting!
I think it’s the complete opposite for me since I spend all day of the computer LOL
I loved Johnson’s bedtime bath and lotion when mine were babies! It really does help them relax and sleep better, and it smells amazing!
I agree…Such a great smell!!
I love to take long, hot baths! My hubby will take care of the kids and let me have some quiet time.
That is my husband’s favorite thing too!
I love being outside in nature to relax. And prayer is always helpful to deal with stress!
Nature can be very relaxing at times. Makes me want a hammock LOL
What helps me relax is having a drink or two haha! Also, bubble baths, and snacks.
A few drinks help us all I think LOL
This sounds amazing for moms!! I like relaxing by going fishing..
You and my FIL both. He fishes almost everyday after work 🙂
I enjoy relaxing by doing yoga in the morning and taking a bath at night. It’s so important to take time for self care!
Self-care is so important! I just wish there was more time in the day LOL
This sounds like a great care package for both mom’s and their children. I am not a mother but it sounds like being a mom is totally stressful job.
It can be but it is SO worth it!
Things that help me to relax are exercising and watching tv. Also listening to music as well.
I still need to try exercising for relaxing. That would help my weight LOL
I like a nice bubble bath and a good book. I also like a nice glass of wine.
What is your favorite kind of wine? I wish there was a no carb wine LOL
A hot bubble bath helps me to relax. Sometimes I will take a stroll through the neighborhood and that seems to help me destress,too.
A nice is always relaxing 🙂
Oh this sounds so nice! I love things that smell like lavender! When I need to relax I like doing mindfulness. Or I will listen to music, okay my ukelele or piano 🙂
I wish I liked lavender or vanilla scents but I don’t. I’m weird LOL
Take a deep breath. Hold it for a moment, and then exhale.
I try to teach my kids this when they are upset!
A quiet stroll through my neighborhood seems to help me destress. It’s just so peaceful.
I bet this is great at night 🙂
What a great gift idea for a new mom. I know I would have really loved it.
I would have too!! Heck, I’d like one now 🙂
We have a nightly ritual of watching a couple of episodes of House Hunters, then sitting for 20 minutes in the hot tub, then heading to bed. I can’t get to sleep without it!
I would totally do the hot tub thing if we had one. I know that is in my husbands future 🙂
I like to relax by taking off my shoes and putting on comfy clothes. Then, once the kids are in bed, I can sit in my chair and catch up on reading, or tv shows, or social media. 🙂
Sounds like a lot of my nights 🙂
After putting kids to bed, I would use these products myself to relax. Would love to have it in a candle.
Have the Johnsons smell in a candle? That would be AMAZING!
Candles are one of my favorite relaxation tools, and light classical music goes with the candles perfectly!
I’ve also found that candles + music helps my kids fall asleep, which is always nice. =)
I adore candles! I need to buy some. Have any suggestions?
I used Johnson & Johnson on my son 29 yrs ago and I absolutely love them and their products, I even used it on myself…lol. Right now I use listening to music & playing online games to relax from the day but, I still don’t get much sleep as I have severe insomnia. Thankfully my son has grown but now I have grandchildren and a small niece. I also would give this as a gift for my small niece and my older niece’s step sister who is pregnant now and I think it will do some good for her down the road.
I’m so sorry to hear about your insomnia. I hate that. I hope you are working with a good doctor.
I have always used Johhson n Joshson’s products started 30 plus yrs ago with my first baby and I am now all these years later using again,Only the new great wonderful products you have came out with are unbelievable!!! Love them all I use them on my Grand Baby I am raising an ever once in awhile I will use them myself the Lavender is my most FAVORITE!!! Keep up the Great work J&J!!!!!!!
I’m glad to hear your such a fan!! What’s not to love, right!?
Nothing helps me relax more than a bubble bath. Sadly, I don’t have a bath so I listen to music!
Awe! Looks like you need to treat yourself to a hotel for Christmas 🙂
The most relaxing is taking a drive or walk by myself to clear my head. I also find bubble baths very relaxing
Being alone can be very relaxing
When I come home from a long day of work, I love to unwind by doing a little yoga. Then afterward, I take a nice hot bath with my favorite essential oils (eucalyptus, chamomile, yiang yiang).
I want to do that right now! Sounds SO good!!
If you’re doing it right, it can definitely have it’s challenges. Nothing amazing is easy, and being a parent is definitely amazing. I love Johnson’s too, and destressing time!
Yes, parenting is so amazing and I wouldn’t trade it for anything!
I am a Grandmother of 3 and I have a supply of Johnson Destress and Relax products- Helps my Grandchildren to sleep through the night and I use it after my Grand children go home I need it and it works
I’m glad you are using it on your grandkids. I bet your house smells wonderful!
I like to relax by taking a hot bubble bath. Sometimes listening to audiobooks relaxes me also.
My son likes to listen to audiobooks too!
A good book helps me relax. I also relax by taking a nap. I didn’t used to like naps but I find myself enjoy them..short ones.
I wish I could nap. I used to love them when I was younger and had more free time.
Working out on the tread mill or gym. Also a nice glass of chilled scotch.
A nice drink sounds good!
A hot foot soak and a complete pedicure from my AWESOME Husband!
Sounds like you have an amazing husband! I need to get my husband to do that lol
Personal care is so important, definitely take care of yourself. In the long run it’s not possible to care for other’s if you neglect yourself
Yes, it is and it’s something mothers often forget about when they are in the thick of it.