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  • How to Keep That Glow While Stuck at Home

    March 20, 2020 3 min read 533 Comments

    While trying to balance our busy, everyday lives, it can be hard to make time for self care. With all the craziness going on right now, chances are you're stuck at home. Because of this, we've put together a guide to all of our favorite self care activities. From hair and face masks to reading a good book, we know some of easiest ways to pamper yourself and how to dress for the occasion. Get ready for some much need relaxation!


    Get Cozy

    Keeping a routine is an important part of staying productive and feeling like yourself. Part of a routine is getting dressed in the morning. Just because you're stuck at home, doesn't mean you have to sit around in your pj's! Choose some cute loungewear that'll keep you comfortable throughout your day. Some of our favorites are two piece sets, cozy sweaters, and fun jumpsuits! Check out our comfy loungewear collection to find your favorite look. Throw you hair in a messy bun and you're good to go! You can still look great and feel confident even when you're cooped up at home.


    DIY Spa Day

    We can't think of anything more relaxing than an in home spa day! Here are some of our favorite recipes and ideas for pampering your hair and skin.

    DIY Hair Masks

    For Dry Hair:

    • 2 tablespoons of honey + 1 tablespoon of coconut oil

    For Itchy or Flaky Scalp:

    • 2 tablespoons of brown sugar + 1 tablespoon of olive oil

    For Oily Hair:

    • 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar + 1 lemon

    Mix ingredients well in a bowl. Wash your hair like normal, but skip the conditioner. Apply your chosen mask evenly to your scalp and comb it through your damp hair. Cover your hair with a towel or shower cap and let sit for 20 minutes. Rinse out with warm water.

    DIY Honey Cinnamon Face Mask

    What You'll Need

    • Raw Organic Honey
    • Ground Cinnamon
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Small Bowl
    • Wash Cloth

    Test this face mask on a small patch of your skin before fully applying to ensure that you are not allergic to any of the ingredients. Make sure no redness, itching, or irritation occurs.

    Instructions

    1. Add 2 tablespoons of honey into the small bowl.
    2. Add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and mix until combined.
    3. Tie you hair back and apply the mixture evenly to your skin with clean hands.
    4. Let sit for a few minutes, then rinse with warm water. Pat your face dry with the wash cloth.

    Organize & Declutter

    Trying to relax in a cluttered space is not ideal, not to mention that it's hard to find time in our everyday lives to organize. Cleaning up your surrounding areas will help you to fully unwind and enjoy your time spent at home. Doing tasks such at cleaning out your closet, throwing out or donating unwanted items, and dusting can help to make your home a happier and healthier environment. Check out our closet organization and spring cleaning blog posts for more ideas!


    Journal & Read

    I'm sure Netflix has become your best friend, but staring at your TV or phone screen all day long can get tiring. Try reading or downloading a new audio book. You're brain will thank you!

    Journaling is also a great idea! Take some time to write down your thoughts and ideas. This will also give you an opportunity to go over goals you've made for yourself and to make some new ones! There's no better form of self care than to evaluate what is important to you and to make a plan to prioratize it!

    Here are some book recommendations that are at the top of our list!

    • Girl Boss by Sophia Amoruso
    • In Conclusion, Don't Worry About It by Lauren Graham
    • Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis
    • Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes

    Self care is all about what's important to you, whether that's getting dressed up, calling a friend, or watching your favorite movie. Making time for yourself is one of the most important things you can do. Don't forget to have a self care day soon so that you can stay your glowing and radiant self!

    Alexis Pearson

    Lexi recently moved to Utah from the beautiful state of North Carolina. She has become a huge fan of Sodalicious and falls in love with every Corgi she lays eyes on. She spends most of her free time going to Target with her boyfriend, watching Friends, or reading a good book.

    100 Responses

    Jennifer Lynn Haynie
    Jennifer Lynn Haynie

    April 28, 2020

    I love to sit on my back porch with a glass of wine and read my favorite book on my kindle.

    salena zhang
    salena zhang

    April 28, 2020

    i literally want to shop all day but my bank doesn´t seem to like that lol

    Melissa Luarca
    Melissa Luarca

    April 28, 2020

    Love these ideas! My daughter and I have been doing face and hair masks every week. It’s been fun and relaxing. Don’t forget the music! Karaoke and dancing around the apartment is our favorite way to kill some time.

    Kim N
    Kim N

    April 28, 2020

    My stay home tip is enter more contest.

    Chloe hodder
    Chloe hodder

    April 28, 2020

    Love these! It’s always so hard to fit in good self care during normal life so I’m grateful for the little bit(or a lot) of spare time I have to keep up with myself!

    Lillie Coggin
    Lillie Coggin

    April 28, 2020

    I have been sorting old photos. Such memories

    Michah Gordon
    Michah Gordon

    April 28, 2020

    Thank you for the chance! Lovely giveaway!

    Meg Tucker
    Meg Tucker

    April 28, 2020

    I’ve been keeping a gratitude journal. It really helps me keep things in perspective. Also using aromatherapy to help me focus while I work from home. I’ve been taking advantage of extra time with my dog and she loves that she gets in extra walks. It’s more exercise for both of us!

    Sharon
    Sharon

    April 28, 2020

    Love the natural DIY recipes for the face masks! Journaling and reading are 2 things I’ve been doing a lot of already – along with a healthy dose of Netflix!

    Jessica
    Jessica

    April 28, 2020

    I forgot to mention, I’m definitely going to try the DIY honey cinnamon face mask. Sounds so good! Thank you!!

    Jessica
    Jessica

    April 28, 2020

    Those are some great ideas! I always make at least an hour for myself everyday for some self care. It’s hard with a very active 3 year old, but I make it happen. I also found myself watching too much TV when I have some extra “me time” so i decided to pick up drawing and painting again. And my son can do it with me so that’s a plus!

    MJensen
    MJensen

    April 28, 2020

    Thank you for the at home hair and face mask recipes! I can’t wait to try these out! For me, my goal has been to engage more with my family. Even if this means leaving my phone in another room, this way there won’t be any temptations to look, while I play with my toddler. My phone will still be there later, but my child won’t be small forever. My time with him is far more precious. Spend some time together uninterrupted by the world, while you have the chance! Make some fun memories!

    Tina Kemp
    Tina Kemp

    April 28, 2020

    Love all the ideas, I love to do zumba!! Awesome giveaway!! Love #bellaellaboutique

    Sandy
    Sandy

    April 28, 2020

    Love these tips! I will totally try them while I’m quarantined.

    Haley
    Haley

    April 28, 2020

    I love these ideas! I cannot wait to try the facemask!!! Thank you! ❤️
    Ps: I adore your boutique too! I recently wore one out your dresses in my brothers wedding and it was perfect!!!

    Karen Tueller
    Karen Tueller

    April 28, 2020

    Loving all this tips and for sure going to try them! Thanks!

    Hailey Evans
    Hailey Evans

    April 28, 2020

    I love the decluttering post! So many good tips! Fingers crossed!

    Jayna Nielsen
    Jayna Nielsen

    April 28, 2020

    It never hurts to buy a Crumbl cookie but I also have to balance that out with still eating food that’s good for me and not too much of it. I have tried tons of new recipes too!

    Keely Nielson
    Keely Nielson

    April 28, 2020

    The best quarantine advice and ideas!! Highly recommend face masks😍

    Patricia Raschel
    Patricia Raschel

    April 28, 2020

    I’ve been doing crafts!

    Danielle Samoska
    Danielle Samoska

    April 28, 2020

    I’ve been making sure to workout at least 30 minutes every day and doing face masks and journaling to keep me sane.

    Gabrielle Nett
    Gabrielle Nett

    April 28, 2020

    Been following all of these tips and they help me to regain structure in life!

    Ev E.
    Ev E.

    April 28, 2020

    So much easier without kids around! But great sense of accomplishment if you can do it even with them around!

    Kdynes
    Kdynes

    April 28, 2020

    It would be fun to do a virtual girls night with the face masks!

    Hannah R
    Hannah R

    April 28, 2020

    I have started making jewelry with rocks I’ve collected over the years, lots of reading, and face masks!

    Mary Richardson
    Mary Richardson

    April 28, 2020

    Can’t wait to try the mask!

    Princess101
    Princess101

    April 28, 2020

    Sweet ! Always Love New Ideas

    Kristen F.
    Kristen F.

    April 28, 2020

    I like to take lots of walks with the dog as self-care! Fresh air is doing both of us good.

    Kiersten Vooge
    Kiersten Vooge

    April 28, 2020

    I have been making a routine for myself, which helps me get everything done and not be stressed! Then I have time to read or crochet without guilt 😍

    Liz Williams
    Liz Williams

    April 28, 2020

    LOVE doing masks and skin care during this time! I’m hoping to have glowing skin by the end. And doing my bullet journal OUTSIDE has made a world of difference.

    Chandler Mondeaux
    Chandler Mondeaux

    April 28, 2020

    love all these ideas !!! 💗

    Sophie Neria
    Sophie Neria

    April 28, 2020

    Thanks for these great tips! I hope I will be sure to try them!

    Cathy McInturff
    Cathy McInturff

    April 28, 2020

    I love these face masks and ideas!!

    Rachel Carlson
    Rachel Carlson

    April 28, 2020

    Love the self-care tips! I have been watching Netflix shows, working on my physical health goals, and reading lots of books!

    Joelle Hilgemann
    Joelle Hilgemann

    April 28, 2020

    I am going to use ßleast 3 of ur tips!

    Hailey Evans
    Hailey Evans

    April 28, 2020

    I love the variety of posts, and all the good tips that we can all apply in our lives! ♡

    Hallie Baker
    Hallie Baker

    April 28, 2020

    I’m excited to try the honey cinnamon face mask!

    Rachel Mertz
    Rachel Mertz

    April 28, 2020

    I’ve dabbled with a lot of different things. I’m in the middle of a move during this pandemic – my husband and I had to unexpectedly sell our home last month & move into temporary housing with a short term lease while we search for a new home. This has forced us to downsize everything we own and to eat all of the food we had in our pantry of our house as it won’t fit into our small apartment. Being forced to eat all of these pantry items we’ve been hoarding we are able to throw items we know we’ll never use. It is a relief knowing we won’t have to move these items into our up and coming new home.

    Jessie C
    Jessie C

    April 28, 2020

    So happy I came across this – I was just thinking today how I wanted to do a hair mask and I might actually have the ingredients at home!

    Wendy Glass
    Wendy Glass

    April 28, 2020

    Great tips! Thanks so much

    Kenna
    Kenna

    April 28, 2020

    I’ve mostly been hanging with my sisters and most definitely with my dogs!!!!!!!

    karina avila
    karina avila

    April 28, 2020

    Thanks for the self care tips !! Love them

    Fatmah alas
    Fatmah alas

    April 28, 2020

    I’m doing all DYI at home during lockdown been searching something to do that get my attention. I think your article really made me addicted lol (in good way) thanks anyway ❤️

    Brea Ingram
    Brea Ingram

    April 28, 2020

    It feels like I’ve been living in face masks. Also a good batch of chocolate chip cookies is an instant boost ;)

    Vickie L Couturier
    Vickie L Couturier

    April 28, 2020

    ive got my stuff all planned out to have a spa day here and just pamper myself

    Kymberli Jenkins
    Kymberli Jenkins

    April 28, 2020

    Try to go on a small daily walk around your neighborhood just so you can get fresh air and a little sun.

    Elisa Diaz
    Elisa Diaz

    April 28, 2020

    I’ve been doing spa days at home recently. More yoga and meditation to focus on my mental health. Gardening has also become a norm for me during this self quarantine. We are need to practice more self care going forward.

    Bethany G
    Bethany G

    April 28, 2020

    I have been fortunate to keep working, so unfortunately I have not found time for self care! These are some great tips that seem simple enough for even the busiest person, I will have to try them out.

    Alana
    Alana

    April 28, 2020

    Thank you for the opportunity to win this giveaway and also for that hair mask recipe!! Will defintiwlu try it out

    Brittany Volz
    Brittany Volz

    April 28, 2020

    Definitely trying the hair mask idea I was thinking about that today my hair is super blah! Lately!

    Melaine Crowther
    Melaine Crowther

    April 28, 2020

    Nothing better than getting cozy for a spa day after you’ve organized and decluttered your home!! Seriously, there is something so clarifying and purifying about cleaning and organizing your home and then rewarding yourself for a day of hard work!!

    JM de Jose
    JM de Jose

    April 28, 2020

    I think they forgot to put sleep more or nap more. 😁 I also try to insert reading or mobile games when I get the chance.

    Mandy
    Mandy

    April 28, 2020

    Yes to the face masks! I echo that and that Honey does absolute wonders. My skin felt seriously smooth afterwards. Saving this page, thanks!

    Cynthia
    Cynthia

    April 28, 2020

    Great giveaway! Thanks so much.

    Haley Baker
    Haley Baker

    April 28, 2020

    DIY spas I meant*

    Haley Baker
    Haley Baker

    April 28, 2020

    SIT spas are the best! I love doing my own pedicures!

    Cassidy Pollard
    Cassidy Pollard

    April 28, 2020

    Your boutique carries so much fun styles and I love watching your insta stories!!

    Flo
    Flo

    April 28, 2020

    I can’t wait to try honey and coconut oil on my hair. I love doing my nails and listening to music for self care.

    Staci Rogers
    Staci Rogers

    April 28, 2020

    Can’t wait to try these out! The cinnamon mask sounds so amazing!

    Margaret Ann Knutson
    Margaret Ann Knutson

    April 28, 2020

    I wish I was quarantined at home doing those things and taking a break from the fast life. I work in healthcare so maybe I’ll get a break when it all calms down. I need about a week to declutter!

    Katelyn Risenmay
    Katelyn Risenmay

    April 28, 2020

    Taking a bath has become my favorite form of self care. Light some candles, throw in a bath bomb, and you’ve got yourself a nice, relaxing evening.

    Alexandra Perdue
    Alexandra Perdue

    April 28, 2020

    I love the DIY hair masks!! I already have all the ingredients🙌🏼❤️

    Callie N
    Callie N

    April 28, 2020

    Love these tips! Coffee scrubs are awesome for summer and a fun tip is using potatoes to heal acne!

    Jessie Zarrelli
    Jessie Zarrelli

    April 28, 2020

    Love this!! Definitely taking extra good care of myself lately and have gotten wayyy better at at-home mani-pedis

    Jackie McMillan
    Jackie McMillan

    April 28, 2020

    I have been doing more yard work, which is good exercise!

    Chloe
    Chloe

    April 28, 2020

    Love this face mask!

    Charleen Ounsworth
    Charleen Ounsworth

    April 28, 2020

    Love all the ideas especially the face mask!!!

    Laci Williamson
    Laci Williamson

    April 28, 2020

    I am loving these mask recipes! I can’t wait to try them.

    dennis martinez
    dennis martinez

    April 28, 2020

    me and my wife have been taking one room at a time, taking things we havent used in a while and taking it out for donation or finding them a good home through our online friends

    Jenna Pacheco
    Jenna Pacheco

    April 28, 2020

    Thanks for the hair masks tip!!! Definitely going to try!!! Bleached my hair by myself for the first time ever and let’s just say my locks can use a little extra TLC!!!!

    Tammy
    Tammy

    April 28, 2020

    Great ideas! I actually do work-out and walking DVDs, and on nice days I walk outside.

    SadieS
    SadieS

    April 28, 2020

    Love face masks and yoga! Oh and all of the clothing here!!

    Tay tay
    Tay tay

    April 28, 2020

    I love the tips and I love how a lot of ten items are easy to find that way you can recreate at home without the hassle

    Taylor
    Taylor

    April 28, 2020

    I love the tips! And a lot of it is easy to find items!

    Jennifer Toombs
    Jennifer Toombs

    April 28, 2020

    I’ve been organizing, do a ton of self care and subscribing to a lot of the subscription boxes

    donna l holder
    donna l holder

    April 28, 2020

    ive just been doing normal skin care lately. very lazy

    Ana Reynolds
    Ana Reynolds

    April 28, 2020

    That honey cinnamon face mask is amazing! Thank you for all of your amazing tips!

    Nicole
    Nicole

    April 28, 2020

    Great post! Love the DIY recipes!

    Sherry Proch
    Sherry Proch

    April 28, 2020

    Excellent time for an at home peel because I can take the time to shed skin! I’m learning new yoga poses and even have time for a mile walk.

    LoMazz
    LoMazz

    April 28, 2020

    I love this! I have definitely been making sure to get to all the tasks I had wished I had more time for before. Cleaning and decluttering always seems to give me some sense of peace and I’ve also cared for myself in ways of reading more, cooking healthy foods while getting adventurous (have you ever tried homemade jams on your meats?!), and some yoga with lots of walks.

    Shelby Sutton-Brown
    Shelby Sutton-Brown

    April 28, 2020

    This is perfect! I have been doing some deep decluttering of my rooms and reorganizing. It makes me feel much less anxious when my home is unkempt.

    Amanda Price
    Amanda Price

    April 28, 2020

    Thanks for the DIY hair and face mask. I love mask and can’t wait to try these. I did start this quarantine out in front of my TV and phone. I watched so much Netflix, I got tired of it. I have got back into reading my books. It’s so relaxing for me to read a book. I am spring cleaning my home. I still have a couple rooms to due. I feel better with my home being organized and the clutter gone.

    Kaitlyn Plemons
    Kaitlyn Plemons

    April 28, 2020

    I love the idea/ recipe of the face mask! I will definitely be trying it out this week! 🌺

    Joanna Kearns
    Joanna Kearns

    April 28, 2020

    Excersize, walking dog, talking to a Nutrionist

    renee mirsky
    renee mirsky

    April 28, 2020

    Getting enough rest.

    Kennedy McClamb
    Kennedy McClamb

    April 28, 2020

    Nice product

    Jennifer Nicholson
    Jennifer Nicholson

    April 28, 2020

    Being home constantly does get depressing. I’m very lucky my daughter is a licensed beautician, along with hair, she also does eyebrows and nails. I can get my pampering at home. I have 4 cats that are my constant companions. Being older, I find they help keep me busy and comforted. I would highly recommend having a pet to keep your sanity!

    Jessica Swindler
    Jessica Swindler

    April 28, 2020

    Oh this all sounds lovely and much needed with all the stress of being stuck at home

    Wendy McCracken
    Wendy McCracken

    April 28, 2020

    I love all your cloths, such great style! I haven’t ever been disappointed with an order I’ve placed with you!
    I really enjoy all the tips as well, like the DIY hair mask for dry hair! ❤️
    Thanks for all the beautiful items and info!

    Debbi Shaw
    Debbi Shaw

    April 28, 2020

    thanks for this

    Jessica Wahlen
    Jessica Wahlen

    April 28, 2020

    Thank you for your tips they’re great!! I’ve tried the honey cinnamon face mask before and loved it so I’m excited to try it again!

    Rebecca Rodgers
    Rebecca Rodgers

    April 28, 2020

    I love all these ideas! 😍 I’ve been doing yoga to keep my mind and body balanced. 🧘‍♀️

    Jackie
    Jackie

    April 28, 2020

    Love all the tips and with being stuck in the house it gives me some new things to try

    Amanda
    Amanda

    April 28, 2020

    I love this shop!

    Lisa Goodman
    Lisa Goodman

    April 28, 2020

    I will definitely be trying the face and hair masks! They seem lovely!

    Samantha Krulik
    Samantha Krulik

    April 28, 2020

    Beautiful pictures!

    Samantha Krulik
    Samantha Krulik

    April 28, 2020

    Beautiful pictures!

    Cindy Lewis
    Cindy Lewis

    April 28, 2020

    Great tips, can’t wait to get started.

    Marlene
    Marlene

    April 28, 2020

    Try some new tea blends.

    Court K
    Court K

    April 28, 2020

    Love these ideas! 🌵✨

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