10 Picks to Help You Survive Thanksgiving With the Relatives
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Spending time with family is a core part of the holidays—but whew, it is not for the faint of heart. While you may totally love having your mom staying in that tiny, half-furnished guest room of yours, it also takes some serious woo-sah moments to get through without losing your cool.
We can't make your dad less dad-ish, but we can offer some support in the form of purchasable peace. We scoured Amazon for picks that will help you navigate this well-intentioned-but-still-irritating-AF time of the year, and gathered a list of 10 you'll want to stock up on, stat. You can thank us later.
Ultra Goodbye Stress Softgels
Chill out from the inside out. The herb ashwagandha is thought to help with stress, and here it's paired with L-theanine to get you to that much-needed balanced mood.
White Noise Sound Machine
When you need a break, take it fully. This white-noise-enabled sound machine will transport you to your peaceful place, so you don't get…un-peaceful.
Foot Massager
A therapeutic foot massage has a way of bringing calm to your entire body. And while getting out to the nearest spa or nail salon may be a pipe dream in this season, you can get a little acupressure on with this handy at-home compression device that feels freaking heavenly.
Calming - 4 Pack
Yogi Tea to the rescue! With ingredients like organic chamomile and lavender, it works with your natural-born calming instincts to keep things copacetic.
Weighted Blanket
Whether you're just lying on the sofa or retreating to your bed at the end of the night, a weighted blanket instantly ups the cozy factor. This one comes in a variety of colors and weights, so you can pick the ideal one to blend with both your decor and your needs.
Studio Pro Headphones
When all else fails, make a run for the stove and cook in peace. Noise-canceling headphones will allow you to zone out while you stir, sauté, and slice, protecting your solitude without your having to actually skip town.
Essential Oils
Set your home's vibe up with essential oils. Whatever mood you're going for—a chilled-out zen, a cheerful California sunrise, a bright rose garden—this variety pack has an option that'll fit the bill.
Adult Coloring Book Set
Adult coloring books are seriously magical—and ones that feel a little edgy, too, are a serious bonus right now. Rather than dropping f-bombs in front of Grammy, color them in any shade that suits you.
Ice Roller
Whatever you do, don't let your stress affect your skin. Five minutes every morning with this ice roller will do wonders for your inflammation, trust.
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Fragrance Free Day Cream
Before she gets all "Don't forget your sunscreen!" on you, head your mom off at the pass with this cult-favorite face-cream-plus-SPF. What started as an English favorite has now crossed the pond, and we're totally on board
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