Instantly Transform Your Day With a Self-Care Reward Box

A self-care reward box is your secret treasure chest when you need a pick-me-up. Whether celebrating a win or needing a boost after a challenging day, your reward box is there for you.

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Moms are notorious for prioritizing everyone else’s needs. The Reward Box, stocked with favorite treats, gently reminds moms to care for themselves. By having a supply of goodies ready, you’re more likely to take a moment or more for self-care, whether you’re celebrating a motherhood win or need a boost after a challenging day. Simply reach in and grab a random reward for doing your best!

1. Find or Decorate a Box or Container:

Choose a pretty one that makes you smile just by looking at it. It could be a decorative gift box, a vintage tin, or even a repurposed shoe box that you’ve jazzed up with some stickers or wrapping paper. You could also use a tote bag. The key is that it feels special to you.

Then make sure you hide it well so it isn’t raided by family members!

Check out this YouTube video on how to decoupage a shoe box!

2. Have Fun Collecting Your Rewards:

Whenever you run an errand, shop for your family, celebrate the holidays, or even prepare for back-to-school, keep an eye out for little items that make you happy or will give you a pick-me-up—they add a fun dimension to your day!

Seasonal sales are a great time to pick up goodies at a discount. Take a moment to see if anything appeals to you, or head right for something you need or love. Being a mom is hard work. You deserve and need special treats for all you do for your family.

3. Wrap Your Rewards:

Since you won’t remember every item you bought, make your treasures extra special by wrapping them to surprise yourself. You can use gift bags and wrapping paper you already have, or get creative and use single socks for a laugh. Yes, you heard that right! Those lonely single socks from the laundry make perfect, quirky gift wraps.

4. Don’t Delay!

Creating a Mom Reward Box is a fun and simple way to ensure you take time to celebrate your victories or survive the tough days with a little more grace.

 So, start collecting those goodies and prepare your box—because moms deserve to be celebrated!

Bonus! CanCan Mom’s Favorite Reward Items:

Here are some of my favorite mom rewards:

Bubble bath

Chocolates

Specialty Teas

Deep conditioner

Eye masks

Makeup

Nail polish

Tarot Cards

Body creams

Candles

Fun stationery

Colorful feather pen

A pair of earrings

Snack packs of favorite cookies

Mini bottles of wine

Paperback books

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Do you have any special ways of rewarding yourself when you need a pick-me-up? For all kinds of mom-centered creative ideas, visit me on Instagram at CanCanMomCB or on Pinterest at pinterest.com/CanCanMomBlog/. If you have questions or suggestions, email me at cheryl@cancanmom.com or leave a comment below.