With all the work, household managing, children’s birthday parties, coffee catch-ups with neglected friends, family dinners, bills to pay, pets to feed, and laundry to be washed, it is no wonder that for so many mums, self-care goes out the window!

However, self-care is all about the little things that make you feel good, simple daily practices and special personal rituals, so here are some easy ways you can get started.

So, carve out some me time, reclaim our mojo and feel all the feels with these simple self-care tips.

11 Easy Self-Care Ideas For Busy Mums

1. Soothe Your Skin With Intense Moisture

For mums who manage chronic skin conditions like eczema or dermatitis, this is a self-care swap that’s natural, gentle, and actually works! The eco-friendly Honey Biotics Intense Moisturiser is a TGA-listed, steroid-free repair balm powered by the therapeutic properties of UMF15+ Manuka honey, rich in methylglyoxal (MGO), to calm angry skin and support long-term healingIt’s blended with natural vitamin E, shea nut butter, jojoba oil, beeswax, and grape seed extract to soothe flare-ups, restore the skin barrier, and deeply hydrate without fillers, artificial fragrance, or nasties.

Honey Biotics Intense Moisturiser is a little tube of comfort that can help with eczema, psoriasis, chronic dryness, and even wound recovery, on the go! It is proudly made in Australia, and every purchase supports global bee conservation through a partnership with Heifer International.

2. Get Fresh Faced With These Makeup Saviours

With a couple of powerhouse products, you can create an effortless skincare ritual and revive that healthy glow in an instant, while giving yourself a few mindful minutes each day to practice self-care!

We have the utmost respect for multitasking, and this little tube of all-in-one goodness is a godsend for fast freshness (and masking those pesky imperfections!) with the bonus of effective sun protection. The MONAT BB Cream is a sheer, lightweight, broad-spectrum tinted moisturiser that provides 12-hour skin-enhancing, radiant coverage with SPF 40+. This nourishing, multipurpose cream is crafted to deliver more hydrated and smoother skin in just 7 days. Plus. It comes in nine luminous shades tailored to suit all skin types.

Also, nail the fresh-faced vibe with lashes that turn heads with MONAT IR™ Mascara! This amazing mascara not only strengthens but also enhances your gaze for longer, fuller lashes. Packed with goodness, this mascara strengthens your lashes over time. It instantly boosts, lengthens, and volumises, giving your lashes lift, curl, and separation.

3. Stock up on Good Food

Frozen dinners are not what they used to be! They have shaken off the stigma to reign supreme for maximum convenience and minimum fuss. These days, tasty meals are expertly prepared with real, nutritious ingredients and snap-frozen for ultimate freshness without compromising on taste. So fill up your freezer with vibrant, healthy, and flavoursome Frozen Meal Deliveries. 

If home cooking is more your jam, another of our favourite good food hacks is Saveful - a free mobile phone app designed to help Aussie households minimise food waste by curating bespoke recipes from leftover food. Saveful delivers a personalised experience, with recipes created by a team of chefs, based on items already in your fridge or pantry, so you save time, food and money while fostering simple, sustainable cooking habits.

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4. Get An At-Home LED Mask

For busy mums craving a quick skin boost without the time-consuming salon visits (and prices!), the coveted CurrentBody Skin LED Mask Series 2 delivers spa-quality rejuvenation to your at-home routine. Known for its state-of-the-art technology, this mask offers powerful anti-aging benefits, combining precision, complete skin coverage, and optimal treatment timing for impressive results. With CurrentBody's Black Friday deals, the LED Series 2 Special Kit bundles the LED Light Therapy Face Mask Series 2 with a hydrating Hydrogel Face Mask and Green Tea Serum is just $565, a saving of over 25%. For mums who want to target multiple areas, the LED Series 2 Face & Neck Kit is also on sale, featuring both the LED Face Mask Series 2 and the LED Neck & Décolletage Mask for $755, saving you 30%. 

5. Nourish Your Lips With Clean Goodness

The average woman applies over 515 chemicals to her skin each day! From skincare to makeup and everything in between, that’s a lot of potential irritants. The award-winning range of Lük Beautifood Lip Nourish is the perfect everyday luxury for busy mums. Made from avocado, sesame seed oil, cocoa butter, and honeycomb, the all-natural lipsticks are rich in vitamins A, B, C, D & E, and include a host of antioxidants, minerals, and essential fatty acids that feed, hydrate and protect lips. Combined with cold-pressed organic citrus and spice oils, the naturally fragranced range delivers sheer to medium coverage with long-lasting, balmy pigment in 14 flattering shades.

6. Use Skincare Designed For Aussie Skin

Many skincare products overlook the unique needs of Australian skin, especially with our harsh climate and high UV exposure. The Efficacy Cream by AIJAN steps up with a powerful, single-step formula specifically designed for Aussie skin. Powered by Australia’s only patented desert saltbush botanical complex, this cream blends clinically proven native extracts with bioavailable peptides, vitamins, and antioxidants to deliver lasting hydration, support cell renewal, and boost collagen.

Perfect for those over 35, The Efficacy Cream strengthens the skin’s moisture barrier, smooths fine lines, evens pigmentation, and provides targeted protection against pollutants and free radicals, all while enhancing elasticity and resilience. Indulge in self-care with this luxury product from AIJAN and give your skin what it really needs.

7. Take a Mental Health Day

Sometimes you just need some time to yourself to restore a sense of self and get the happiness hormones pumping. Ignore the to-do list and take a mental health day to binge-watch a series on Netflix or read a book with a cuppa in hand. Say ‘no’ to people and demands and permit yourself to rest. If you're a nature lover, use the day to reconnect with the great outdoors, soak up the sweet scents of beautiful blooms, or take a refreshing dip in the ocean. There is nothing like saltwater therapy or waking up to smell the roses for a feel-good boost.

8. Replenish Your Skin and Get Your Glow On

Take some time out to rejuvenate your skin with luxurious body treatments that offer instant nourishment! Maintain mood-boosting radiance and add some sparkle to each day with the Moroccanoil Shimmer Oil - a non-greasy body oil that moisturises dry skin and contains magical soft pearlescent minerals to boost radiance and promote a healthy glow. Then boost your skin's natural overnight recovery process with the Moroccanoil Night Body Serum. Its high-performing ingredients work together to firm, smooth, and nurture skin and provide protection against environmental stressors.

9. Practice Pilates

Pilates offers that healthy dose of me-time that can help you reconnect with your body and your breath while getting you moving again and dusting off any lethargic cobwebs. Pilates is known to strengthen your core and pelvic floor and improve your posture; however, it is a full workout, targeting every muscle in the body in a highly efficient workout. You also focus on deep breathing throughout the workout to reduce stress, so it is perfect for both physical and mental health! Find out more about the Five Benefits of Pilates for Every Mum.

10. Try A Dry Spell

While there is nothing wrong with enjoying a tipple, the benefits of taking a break from the hard stuff are abundantly clear. Abstaining from alcohol can boost your mind, your mood and your overall well-being. Some of the positive side effects include improved sleep quality, better hydration and weight loss. Plus, you can save money, headaches and your liver! These days, it's even easier to banish the booze. You can have the drinks you love without the liquor - and the hangover - with the Best Non-alcoholic Drinks on the Market. Bottoms up!

11. Clean The Day Away

If you go loco for cocoa, get your chocolate fix without the sugar crash! Palmer's^® Skin Therapy Facial Cleansing Oil is crafted with the finest pure cleansing oils, lavish Cocoa Butter, and illuminating Vitamin C, offering a luxurious experience that deeply cleanses and nurtures your skin. Feel the day's stress melt away as impurities vanish, makeup dissolves effortlessly, and your complexion is left revitalised and radiant. Enriched with the delicate scent of rosehip, this self-care elixir transforms your skincare routine into a sensory journey, infusing each moment with indulgence and the sweet, subtle scents of cocoa. Plus, rest easy knowing that it's dermatologist-approved, suits all skin types and is free from mineral oil, parabens, sulphates, and phthalates, so you can treat your skin with the care it deserves!

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