How To Get Your Kids To Wake Up Happy

I am not a morning person and it seems I have passed this on to my own children. Thinking about how we need to make changes to our morning routine I went in search of Information and came across this idea. In this article Soccer mom uses music to wake up her children.

Let me start by listing ALL the things I have tried already.

More sleep – One would automatically assume if you sleep more you wake up rested right? Well this doesn’t work for my children and it doesn’t work for me.

Aromatherapy – This is great! I love Aromatherapy oils and I 100% believe it helps me and my children sleep longer and deeper. BUT, we don’t wake up happy and full of energy. DIY Sleep Pillow.

Guided Meditation – This does work but only on some occasions. Usually I fall to sleep before the kids when this is playing and again it doesn’t make us feel more rested.

Relaxation Music – Same thing as above.

Waking gently – I open the curtains to allow in the light, gently wake them and ask them if they would like 5 more minutes sleep. This has been better but one “5 minutes more” has started to turn in to just 5 more and 5 more… Until the “get up now” shouting has to begin.

Do you have a way to get your kids up?

There is something wonderfully old-fashioned about a herbal bath soak. Before bath bombs and glittery shower steamers took over the bathroom shelf, a simple bundle of dried herbs in warm water was one of the easiest ways to turn a bath into a little moment of comfort.

This Herbal Bath Soak for Muscle Relief from CraftBits is exactly that kind of recipe. It is simple, natural-looking, and made with easy-to-recognize dried herbs rather than complicated cosmetic ingredients. The mix includes chamomile leaves, crushed bay leaves, rose petals, sage, rosemary, and oregano, creating a strong herbal bath blend designed for tired, aching muscles.

What I like about this project is that it feels very practical. It is not trying to be overly fancy, and it does not require special equipment. You simply combine the herbs and either swish them directly into the bath water or place them into a square of muslin fabric tied with cord, then drop the bundle into the tub like a large herbal bath tea bag. The muslin option is the one I would personally choose, because it gives you the herbal soak without leaving lots of loose herbs floating around the bath.

The recipe is especially nice for people who enjoy warm, earthy, garden-style scents. Rosemary, sage, oregano, and bay all have that kitchen-garden herbal feel, while chamomile and rose petals soften the blend a little. It is not a sweet, perfume-style bath soak. It is more of a rustic, apothecary-inspired soak, which makes it appealing for people who prefer natural bath and body projects.

The CraftBits instructions suggest soaking for around 15 minutes, which makes this an easy add-on to an evening routine rather than a long spa session. The recipe also notes that the mix makes enough for two to three strong baths, or smaller amounts if you are sensitive to stronger herbal scents.

This would also make a thoughtful handmade gift. Pack the dried herbs into a decorative jar, muslin bags, or a small basket with a wooden scoop and a label that says “Herbal Bath Soak for Muscle Relief.” It would be lovely as part of a self-care hamper, a gardener’s gift basket, a post-workout pamper gift, or a handmade present for someone who likes natural bath recipes.

For gifting, I would definitely include usage instructions on the label. Something like: “Add to a muslin bag and steep in warm bath water. Soak for 15 minutes. External use only.” This makes the gift feel more polished and helps the recipient understand exactly how to use it.

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