Sea Salt Hand Cream. “I discovered this on a retail therapy run with one of my best pals. It’s thick and glides on so decadently, it’s like a mini tube of luxury. With all of the hand washing we are doing to keep germs at bay, my hands get super dry. I bought all they had in the store and immediately added them to my desk, night stand, car, and bag.” Kala Style Sea Salt Hand Cream, $13, Anthropologie. 

Peloton Rides With Tunde Oyeneyin. “I am #TeamTunde and #BlackGirlMagic. Her sweat looks like glitter, her words of motivation move me, and her playlists get me fired up and ready to ride to the moon and back.” @tune2tunde.

Liberty Print Scarf. “My hair is generally in a top knot or braided. This classic and pretty fabric takes it up just a notch and can be worn as a headband, mask, or neckerchief.” Ann Mashburn Anyway Georgina Liberty Scarf, $50, Ann Mashburn.

MCMC Fragrances. “I had stopped wearing fragrances when I started having kiddos, but now that they are big kids I have added it back to my routine. A friend gifted me a Noble Perfume Oil rollerball and it now lives in my daily bag. The scent is both soft and spirited and I dab a bit on my drive to the bookshop and when I read the words ‘Noble’ it reminds me to be.” MCMC Noble 10ml Perfume Oil, $45, Burke Decor.

A World Full of Spooky Stories. “I love, love this one we are currently making our way through. The stories are kooky, creepy, and sometimes make us laugh out loud. What I like most is that it entertains both my 8- and 12-year-old and allows for some intentional and connected family time.” A World Full of Spooky Stories: 50 Tales to Make Your Spine Tingle, $22.99, Brave + Kind.

Schoolhouse Tea Kettle. “My husband burned my copper tea kettle when he tested it out on the fire pit. I replaced it with this lovely tea kettle (that only I am allowed to use). A welcome addition to my freshly painted kitchen. I love to wind down with a nice cup of tea—and a good book, of course.” Enamel + Wood Kettle, $129, Schoolhouse. 

Noom App. “I’m down a few pandemic pounds already! I like this app because it gives me daily tips and encouragement on being mindful about my food and no guilt about having moments of indulging my sweet tooth.” Noom.com.

Fanny/Crossbody Bag. “I’m newly obsessed with fanny packs and have amassed a collection of all types. Casual, everyday, dressy, athletic. My favorite was the one gifted to me by a friend made by Big Bud (they don’t make them anymore). On my current wish list is this sleek and minimal bag from Dagne Dover.” Ace Fanny Pack, $55, Dagne Dover.

Day Designer. “This is the third year in a row I’ve opted for this planner. I love that it prompts me to write down the top three things I want to accomplish. It’s part of my morning routine to prep to seize the day.” 2021 Weekly Planner, $59.99, Day Designer.

Libro FM. “More books! This app supports small businesses, too. I’m currently listening to Barack Obama’s A Promised Land.” A Promised Land, $45, Libro FM. 

Hands-Free Dog Leash. “Finally! I can drink my coffee and change my podcast and take a peek at emails all while walking my dog Brodie. I truly feel like I am going to rule the day with the level of multi-tasking that happens.” Rose Gold Hands-free Dog Leash, $47, Etsy.

For more Mother Essentials, peep our past columns with author Rio Cortez, Kido Chicago owner Keewa Nurullah, small-space mama Laura Fenton, Citizens of Humanity creative director Marianne McDonald, Curasalve founder Kelley Williams, Trade Street Jam Co. founder Ashley Rouse, Weelicious and One Potato founder Catherine McCord, Milky Mama’s Krystal Nicole Duhaney, mega-influencer Chriselle Lim, Matana Organics founder Gabriela Babila, interior designer Susan Work, author Tiffany Dufu, Les Gamins founder Veronique Nguyen, Lonny editor Angela Tafoya, Wiley Body founder Vanessa Wade, DockATot’s Roma Patel, designers Anna Wallack, Cynthia Rowley, Rebecca Atwood, and Dana Haim, Olympian Alysia Montano, cookbook author Hetal Vasavada, model and muse Slick Woods, children’s author Serena Minott, clean living expert Kristian Henderson, Oakland retail queen Sherri McMullen, wellness influencer Joanne Encarnacion, author LaTonya Yvette, and many, many more!