Unwinding the Mum Way | Stress Awareness Month with Aery

We are officially half way through April (how did that happen?!) and I’m sharing my top tips to de-stress because it’s Stress Awareness Month. As a mother to a young and wild toddler, stress isn’t just a passing thing, it’s a daily occurrence for many of us. Between school runs, mess making, the constant tidying and the endless snacks, and the emotional juggle, I am guilty of putting myself at the bottom of the pile. But, I am learning every day to prioritise myself and my wellbeing.

I am so pleased to be working Aery to share a few of the ways I have been carving out tiny, dreamy moments of calm in the chaos. If you’re a fellow Mama (hi!), a busy bee or just someone who is feeling overwhelmed this April, I hope my little corner of the internet helps to inspire you.

My Bedtime Ritual: Aery’s Dreamy Touch

Bedtime in our house is always a fun affair. In recent years, and where possible, my husband and I alternate bedtimes. I can’t tell you what it feels like knowing I get a “night off”. Jack has been self settling and getting himself to sleep for a long while but the feeling of having time for me is never not a novelty.

But, even on my nights for me, I’m often in bed a few minutes after him! An early night for me is always a dream come true. And, like any parent who’s been “on the night shift” for years, I do find it hard to switch off – or switch my ears off. I am hyper aware of every noise in the house just in case we have a wake up and I need to jump out of bed.

However, since trialling the Dream Catcher Pillow Mist my sleep has transformed. With a quick spritz on my pillow and wrists, I am able to settle easily and drift into a calm and restful sleep within minutes. I am sleeping and achieving more REM sleep, restful sleep and wake up feeling refreshed.

The lavender, eucalyptus and cedarwood are the perfect ingredients for the best sleep ever.

Gifting Myself Moments of Peace

I was lucky enough to be sent the Dream Catcher Gift Set from Aery and I’ve loved trying all of the items.

The box comes filled with goodies including the biggest candle, the sleep mist and essential oil that can added to any diffuser. It’s a bumper wellbeing hug in a box.

I was so excited to light the candle, I almost forgot to get a photo of me unboxing it!

The candle lives downstairs and as we all start winding down for bedtime, I light it, pop a movie on (Moana is the current pick of choice) and gather our blankets. The lavender scents fill the room instantly and give us all a feeling of calm as we snuggle down and get ready for bed. The candle is SO good at unwinding me that I’ve been nodding off on the sofa each night!

The oil for the diffuser lives in my bedroom. When it’s my “night off” from doing bedtimes, I put it on as I potter about, do my skincare and get a Netflix show queued. It fills the room with gentle, calming scents and makes for a lovely evening routine.

Candlelight & Quiet Time

If you’ve seen my stories, you’ll know that I’ve been waxing lyrical about the Dream Catcher Triple Wick Candle. In fact, I’ve already purchased one for my sister (who’s a Mummy to a new baby) and for my friend who has a newborn. It’s INCREDIBLE.

On those evenings when Jack is finally asleep, my husband is at golf and I want to just be, I light this beauty, make a cup of hot chocolate (or pour a cheeky glass of red ) and let myself exist without expectation.

The flicker of candlelight, the soft scent wrapping around the room—it’s magic. Pure, self-care magic. Perfectly paired with a fluffy blanket, chocolate and a true crime documentary.

Remember: Stress is Real—And You’re Not Alone

It’s easy to push through stress and pretend we’re fine. But this month, I’m embracing what Stress Awareness Month is all about with Aery: pausing, reflecting, and recharging. As mums, we give so much. Let’s give back to ourselves too.

Whether it’s five minutes with a mist and a deep breath, or a whole evening of candle-lit calm, your wellbeing matters.

Sending you all the love, and a gentle reminder: you are doing so well.

LoveRosiee
xxx