9 Essentials for Your Bedtime Basket

Nothing feels quite as luxurious as a silk sleep mask. The mask itself helps block out bright lights for better sleep, while the silk fabric will feel smooth and comfortable against your face and hair. You can even splurge a bit on a weighted silk sleep mask for ultimate relaxation.

Light sleepers can finally find some peace by keeping soft, sleep-friendly ear plugs close by in a bedtime basket. Make sure to find ear plugs that are approved for wearing to sleep, otherwise you risk having more discomfort. Then, enjoy restful sleep, even if your bedroom faces a noisy street or your partner tends to snore.

Lip masks are made for overnight wear, so keep one right by your bedside and add it to your bedtime routine. Regular lip masking helps keep chapping and flaking at bay, especially in the cold, winter months.

Going to sleep with dry hands? No, thank you! Keep your hands feeling soft and smooth, not itchy and irritated, with a nourishing hand lotion in your basket. Lather on a generous amount before bed and in the morning to keep hands feeling soft.

A gentle room spray is a great thing to keep on hand. Opt for lighter, gentler scents, like eucalyptus or orange blossom, to keep from smelling too distracting. Give your room just a spritz, maybe two, before you settle in.

Pillow mist helps tap into your senses to promote calm, restful feelings. Look for natural sprays in scents like lavender or chamomile, and spray lightly over your pillow and bedding. Then, enjoy the aromatherapy as you wind down for sleep.

Stop scrolling before bed. Instead, keep a book in your bedtime basket. Each night, you can look forward to continuing on in your latest novel before you calmly drift off to sleep.

If you’re someone who can sleep with socks on, keep a smooth, cooling pair or a warm, fuzzy pair in your bedtime basket. When your feet need that little extra warmth, you won’t even have to get out of bed to grab your socks.

Having a journal by your bed is a great way to get those racing thoughts out of your head and onto paper. Wake up with a nightmare? Jot down those pesky, troublesome dreams and you’ll find it easier to get back to sleep peacefully. Or, simply use it to write down your gratitudes before bed and your goals in the morning.