The Mirror Moment

You’ll Need:
Just you, and a mirror

Make It:
Look at yourself like someone you love. Say:
“I am still here. I am still held. I am still holy.”
Repeat. Breathe. Smile if you can. That’s enough.

Soft Prompt:
What happens when I bless myself instead of waiting for someone else to do it?

Coconut + Honey Birthday Glow Face Mask A Small Sweet Thing from The Sweet Between Estimated time: 10–15 minutes

Make It
Whether it’s your birthday or just a “thank God I made it” kind of day — this soft, nourishing mask is a reminder:
You are worth the glow.
You don’t need a party to honor your becoming.
Just a quiet moment. A little sweetness. And a mirror that reflects your softness back to you.

You’ll Need:

• 1 tbsp raw honey (hydrating + healing)

• 1 tbsp coconut oil (moisturizing + soothing)

• Optional: a pinch of turmeric (for brightness) or rosewater (for blessing)

How To:

1. Mix ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.

2. Gently apply to clean skin with fingertips or a brush.

3. Leave on for 10–15 minutes.

4. Rinse with warm water and pat dry. Smile at yourself.

Soft Prompt:
What have I survived that deserves celebration?
What part of me is blooming, even if no one sees it yet?

Optional Blessing:
“I am not behind. I am unfolding. This glow comes from grace.”

A 5-Minute Pause for What Hasn’t Been Said (Copy)

You’ll Need:
Your journal and a moment of honesty

Make It:
Write the first thing that comes to mind when you read this:
“The thing I haven’t said out loud is…”

You don’t need to explain it. Just write it. Gently.

Ground Me — A Gentle Tea Moment

You’ll Need:
Peppermint tea, honey, ginger, or cinnamon (optional)

Make It:
Steep your tea slowly. Wrap your hands around the cup. Let it warm your body and steady your mind.

Soft Prompt:
What part of me is asking to be grounded?

Lavender & Chamomile Bedtime Reset

You’ll Need:
Epsom salt, dried lavender, a chamomile tea bag, lemon slices (optional)

Make It:
Run your bath. Drop in everything slowly — like you mean it. Let the scent rise. Let the water hold you.

Soft Prompt:
What do I need to let go of before I rest?

Orange + Cinnamon Hand Soak:

Orange + Cinnamon Hand Soak

A small sweet ritual to soften what’s been carrying too much.

You’ll Need:

• 1 large bowl of warm water

• 2–3 slices of fresh orange

• 1 tsp ground or whole cinnamon

• Optional: 1 tsp honey or a few drops of lavender essential oil

Instructions:

1. Add the orange slices and cinnamon to warm water.

2. Place your hands in the bowl and breathe deeply for 5–10 minutes.

3. Let yourself soften. Let the sweetness rise.

Reflection Prompt:
What have my hands held this week?
What do I need to release?

Back-to-School Calm Oil Roller Blend A Small Sweet Thing from The Sweet Between Estimated time: 5 minutes

Make It
New routines. New classrooms. New stress.
Whether you’re sending a child into the world, entering a new season yourself, or just trying to hold it together — this blend is here to bring you back to yourself.

It’s calm in a bottle. A whisper on your wrist. A “you got this” you can carry in your pocket.

You’ll Need:

• 10ml roller bottle (glass, if possible)

• Carrier oil (fractionated coconut oil, jojoba, or sweet almond)

• 5 drops lavender (for rest + emotional balance)

• 3 drops cedarwood (for grounding + strength)

• 2 drops orange (for joy + clarity)

• Optional: 1 dried chamomile or lavender bud for extra beauty

How To:

1. Add essential oils to your roller bottle first.

2. Fill the rest with your carrier oil.

3. Shake gently.

4. Roll onto wrists, neck, behind ears, or over your heart before heading into the day — or anytime you need a reset.

Soft Prompt:
What would it look like to move through this season with ease instead of urgency?

Optional Blessing:
“I do not have to hold it all. I only need to stay rooted in love.”

Have Some Coffee With Ya Girl, A Small Sweet Thing from The Sweet Between Estimated time: 10 minutes

Make It
This ain’t just coffee — it’s communion.
A soft sit-down with your whole self. A warm exhale in the middle of everything.
When I say “have some coffee with ya girl,” I mean:
Come as you are.
Let’s pour, sip, and reset — together.

You’ll Need:

• Black & Bold Coffee – strong, rich, and made by us, for us

• Black Girl Vitamins Collagen – glowing, grounded, and giving

• A honey drop of caramel – that golden swirl of joy (because sweetness is a form of resistance)

• Your favorite creamer or milk (optional)

• A mug that hugs your hands

• A moment you didn’t know you needed

How To:

1. Brew your Black & Bold Coffee with intention.

2. Stir in your collagen and that honey drop of caramel — not just for taste, but for tenderness.

3. Add milk, oat milk, or cream if you like. Make it yours.

4. Sit down. Take a breath. Sip slowly.

5. Let that caramel remind you: you deserve this moment.

Soft Prompt:
What do I need to hear today — from me, for me?

Let it rise as you sip. Say it out loud if you can.

Optional Blessing:
“This moment is mine. This pause is sacred. I am not behind — I am becoming.”

Gentle Grief Tea – Rose, Chamomile, Ginger A Small Sweet Thing from The Sweet Between Estimated time: 10–15 minutes

Gentle Grief Tea – Rose, Chamomile, Ginger

A Small Sweet Thing from The Sweet Between
Estimated time: 10–15 minutes

Make It
Grief doesn’t always come loud. Sometimes it hums under the surface.
This tea is a gentle offering — warm, floral, and grounding — made to hold you when words feel too small and your heart feels too full.

This is for the ache you’re still carrying.
For the tears you haven’t cried yet.
For the love that has nowhere else to go.

You’ll Need:

• 1 tsp dried rose petals (or rose tea)

• 1 chamomile tea bag or 1 tsp dried chamomile

• 2–3 thin slices of fresh ginger

• 1 cup of boiling water

• Optional: a drizzle of honey

How To:

1. Add all ingredients to your mug or tea infuser.

2. Pour hot water over and let steep for 5–7 minutes.

3. Wrap your hands around the mug. Take three deep breaths before your first sip.

4. Sip slowly. Let yourself feel whatever you feel.

Soft Prompt:
What grief is still living in my body — and how can I give it space today?

Optional Blessing:
“I do not have to be okay to be loved. This moment is allowed to be heavy — and I am allowed to rest inside it.”

Rose + Chamomile Steadying Soak A Small Sweet Thing from The Sweet Between Estimated time: 10–15 minutes

Make It
Some days, your spirit doesn’t need fixing — it just needs steadying.
This soak is a reminder to slow down, return to yourself, and hold your own heart with care.

You’ll Need:

• A small handful of dried rose petals (or a rose tea bag)

• 1 chamomile tea bag or 1 tbsp dried chamomile

• 1–2 tbsp Epsom salt (optional for body tension)

• A bowl of warm water (for hand or foot soak — or pour it into a bath)

• Optional: a few drops of sweet almond or lavender oil

How To:

1. Add the rose petals, chamomile, and Epsom salt to warm water.

2. Swirl gently. Let the scent rise. Let your shoulders drop.

3. Soak your hands or feet for 10–15 minutes. Close your eyes.

4. Breathe in softness. Exhale everything else.

Soft Prompt:
What do I need to steady — not solve — today?
Name it. Bless it. Let it be.

Optional Blessing:
“I do not need to rush. I do not need to perform. I am safe to soften.”

Make it!

Welcome to Make It, a growing collection of simple, sacred moments to bring beauty, rest, and softness into your day.

These aren’t just recipes — they’re reminders.
That you are worthy of pause.
That your care matters, too.
That every soak, sip, and scribble is an act of resistance, restoration, and real love.

So whether you're mixing a salt blend, steeping a tea, or writing the truth your spirit’s been holding —
Take your time.
Take your breath.
Take this moment.

You are in The Sweet Between now.