The Christmas Countdown: Remembering to Care for Yourself, Too
The countdown to the Christmas finish line is on.
Months of preparing, planning, and thoughtfully considering everyone around us. And truly, that’s one of the most beautiful things about the Christmas season.
From festive music playing everywhere you go, to cheer-filled decorations lining streets and shops, to the quiet “Merry Christmas” exchanges shared between strangers, the air feels warmer this time of year. Joy, kindness, and community seem to spill outward and wrap us all together. It’s something special.
But alongside all that beauty comes something else many of us quietly carry: stress.
The pressure of giving.
The responsibility of making sure everyone feels seen, loved, and happy.
The endless to-do lists, late nights, and constant pouring of energy outward.
In the midst of all that giving, it’s easy to forget yourself.
Filling Everyone Else’s Cup and Forgetting Your Own
During the holidays, we generously give of our time, energy, and hearts. But when we forget to refill ourselves, we begin to feel depleted, tired, and disconnected from the very joy we’re trying so hard to create.
So while you’re out filling everyone else’s cup, pause and remember to fill yours too.
A Gentle Ritual of Self-Care: Suet Tallow
One of our favourite ways to encourage slowing down during the holiday season is through a Suet Tallow skincare ritual.
Suet tallow is deeply nourishing, rich in skin-loving nutrients, and beautifully aligned with your skin’s natural structure. It soothes, calms, and replenishes while soaking deeply into the skin to repair, restore, and support its natural glow, especially during the dry, demanding winter months.
Used morning and night, it becomes more than skincare.
It becomes a ritual.
A moment of stillness.
A quiet pause to reconnect with your body, mind, and soul.
At Homemade by the Mrs., we offer a variety of thoughtfully crafted Suet Tallow blends so you can choose what your skin truly needs or create a pairing that supports it throughout the day.
Our Available Suet Tallow Blends
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Lemon & Honey — Brightens, tones, and clarifies
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Bee Powered — Softens the appearance of life’s lines and soothes sensitive skin
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Double Frankincense — Regenerates and repairs
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Simply Jojoba — Gentle, minimalist replenishment
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Hibiscus — Nature’s “botox,” supporting firmness and glow
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Calendula, Clove & Star Anise — Deeply healing, calming, and restorative
Morning & Evening Pairings for Deeper Nourishment
To maximize skin nutrition and variety, we love using one blend in the morning and another in the evening.
Favourite combinations:
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Morning: Bee Powered
Evening: Lemon & Honey
A beautiful pairing for fair skin, sun and age-related dark spots, and deep hydration. -
Morning: Double Frankincense
Evening: Calendula, Clove & Star Anise
Perfect for mature skin — helping regenerate skin cells, boost circulation, heal, and soften the signs of aging.
And if none of these combinations feel quite right, there is a blend or pairing made just for you, or for someone you love.
A Thoughtful Gift of Encouraged Self-Care
Suet Tallow also makes a meaningful gift for the overworked, overwhelmed friend or loved one who needs permission to slow down. It’s more than skincare, it’s a reminder to rest, nourish, and reconnect.
This season, give generously.
Care deeply.
And remember , you deserve that same care too.