Written by Shay Gabriel

Join us in this year's Self-Care Christmas — the time of year when we gift ourselves an extra dose of happiness and healthy decision-making! Between all the winterizing, working against the darkness, and holiday prep, let us not forget to give ourselves the care we deserve.

Here are 5 ideas for taking better care of ourselves this holiday season.

And, on that note, Merry Christmas to all — because when we take better care of ourselves, our people and our world feel it, too.

1) Ditch the Dirty Deodorant

Friends, if you haven't yet...it's time to ditch your dirty deodorant. Aluminum, parabens, fragrance — the naughty list goes on and on. Be nice to your body and switch to a natural deodorant paste.

2) Stay Hydrated

Here's another gift to uplift your wellbeing this holiday season. Hydration is key (especially for pregnant and breastfeeding folks)! And, it turns out, it's much easier to respond to our bodies' little thirst signals when we always have water on hand. Keep this beauty nearby, and stay hydrated this dry holiday season. Pair with a stainless steel straw to step up your game some more.

3) Nourish Your Body, Mind, and Spirit

This Self-Care Christmas, get that pretty looking loose leaf tea you’ve always wanted! It looks good, AND it's good FOR you.

Our organic Nourishing Ginger Mint was crafted with all of life's seasons in mind — including pregnancy and breastfeeding. Enjoy these festive herbs this holiday season and beyond!

Check out our other teas and tell us which is your favorite.

4) swap out those toxic candles

If you’re anything like us, we know how much you love to light candles this time of year! After all, candles are top-tier when it comes to creating that holiday hygge. But...*deep sigh*...are your toxic candles causing more harm than good?

This Self-Care Christmas, ditch those questionable candles and opt for our fragrance free, wooden wick, natural soy and coconut wax candles instead.

Minimize toxins, maximize cozy. Win/win.

5) Treat Yourself to an in-home Spa Day

Take the bath...

ALL BY YOURSELF.

It's Self-Care Christmas, and you've earned it, simply by being a human being.

Check out our variety of spa-day goodies, such as our bath blend gift box, affirmation cards, and more — all from Sprout and Blossom's workshop.

Wishing you well this holiday season!

Take care of yourselves!

Love, the Sprout and Blossom Elves

Shay Gabriel is the content director at Sprout and Blossom whose love of parenthood and psychology has merged into a super-obsession of all things birthy and baby. She believes an informed experience lends to an empowered experience, no matter where you are along the journey.

This holiday season, you can find Shay nestled up with her nursling, indulging in a warm bath, or scheming surprise stocking stuffers for the whole family.