Simplifying Your Routines Around the Holidays
SPONSORED BY ALGENIST
It’s never too early for a ‘new year, new you’ attitude! Kick-off this season feeling ready to tackle the holiday chaos by simplifying your routines and setting yourself up for daily success. I don’t know about ya’ll, but my morning and evening bathroom routines are essential to my daily sanity. This momma has to feel refreshed to start and end the day on a good note, so I’m tackling my bathroom storage before things get too nuts!
DECLUTTER
The first step to feeling good about a space is taking everything out of it. You can’t get a good idea of what you have and what you need if you don’t take it all out to see it.
1) I empty the space completely
2) I place my items in categories by what they are or what they do for me
Example: Hair products, skincare products, first-aid products, etc.
3) I get rid of stuff I don’t need or use anymore - why on Earth do I have 5 empty bottles of dry shampoo and a collection of used boogie wipes in my cabinet?! 😂 Moms, IYKYK.
DEEP CLEAN
The second step is to get out your choice of cleaning spray and give your space a deep, thorough clean. This is the part where you rub out the mysterious spill stains, find all of the hidden hair ties you’ve been searching for, and make sure your storage space is shiny. This is my favorite part - it feels so good to put things back into a clean space!
DECIDE ON A SYSTEM
The third step is to rank what items you have left by their level of importance - the things you use the most should be placed in the most easily accessible spots. The less-used items can be placed in more out-of-reach areas.
1) I keep my daughters’ hair accessories on the bottom shelf to make it easy for them to independently grab what they need in the morning before school. These hair accessory holders are the perfect solution for keeping headbands and hair ties contained.
2) I keep my hair products in a turntable to make them easier to store on a higher shelf. They don’t take up my prime real estate, but the turntable helps me not have to stand on my tiptoes to get the items in the back.
3) I save my prime real estate spot - the center shelf - for my skincare. It makes my morning and nighttime skincare routines easier to access and more likely for me to stick to them. This expandable spice rack is perfect for holding all of my favorite products and making great use of the space!
4) I keep my overflow items behind the spice rack for easy access when I run out. My mask creams go on the top row, and I use the bottom two rows for the products I use every day.
MY ALGENIST SKINCARE DAILY GO-TOS:
BLUE ALGAE VITAMIN C™ Dark Spot Correcting Peel - Gets rid of those pesky dark spots and evens your skin tone.
Algae Niacinamide Moisture Veil - My fav! Use it for primer, moisturizer, or a post-shower glow.
GENIUS Liquid Collagen - Helps keep your skin bouncy and supple.
GENIUS Sleeping Collagen® - Like butter for your face - so smooth, rich, and creamy. It locks in moisture as you sleep, keeping your face hydrated!
GENIUS Ultimate Anti-Aging Cream - Firms, tightens, and tones your skin to fight wrinkles early.
GENIUS Ultimate Anti-Aging Eye Cream - Lift, smooth, and firm the skin around your eyes to help you look and feel less exhausted! We all need a boost sometimes.
SUBLIME DEFENSE® Ultra Lightweight UV Defense Fluid SPF 50 - Give me ALL THE sun protection! The best everyday sunscreen that’s not oily or sticky.
Advanced Anti-Aging Repairing Oil - Moisture and wrinkle repair wrapped in one!
BLUE ALGAE VITAMIN C™ Skinclarity Brightening Serum - Clear skin and improved texture in literally 10 days! Bye, bye sun damage.
Take steps to reduce your stress this holiday season - this starts with taking care of YOU! If you, your skin, and your spaces feel good, you’ll be ready to take on anything!
