Self-Care September
Our local downtown businesses have all you need to practice self-care.Self-Care September
Friday, September 4 – Wednesday, September 30
Self-care is any activity that we do deliberately in order to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health. Good self-care is key to improved mood and reduced anxiety. Now more than ever, self-care needs to be a priority for everyone.
Our local downtown businesses have all you need to practice self-care.
For everything from aromatherapy to yoga and vinyl albums to craft beer, tune in throughout the month of September to see what our downtown Goshen businesses recommend for your self-care needs!
Here are a few examples:
The Imagination Spot has Art Care Packages!
Art therapy helps people explore emotions, develop self-awareness, cope with stress, and boost self-esteem. Art therapy is not only known to reduce stress – it also fosters positivity in people’s lives.
Their Art Care Pack is filled with fun art supplies to get your creative juices flowing, and also to take care of your mental and emotional health. Each pack will be filled with items including a coloring book, sketchbook, markers, drawing pens, crayons, colored pencils, graphite pencils, stickers, erasers, etc. based on the pro.
Woldruff’s Footwear & Apparel wants to share why Smartwool socks, Hoka running shoes, and Oboz hiking shoes are the perfect items for Self-Care September!
- Smartwool socks are the epitome of cozy! They’ll keep you warm without making you too hot.
- Hoka running shoes are perfect for any workout! They’re lightweight, sturdy, and cushy
- Oboz hiking shoes are built for any and all hiking you plan on doing! Whether it’s intense backpacking or casual walking on local trails, Oboz will get you there.
What could be more comforting than sitting in a French cafe dipping pieces of a warm baguette into delicious olive oil seasoned with za’atar blend of herbs? Not able to visit a French cafe? How about your back deck, or even your own kitchen table!
Herb mix and award-winning organic fair trade Palestinian olive oil available at Ten Thousand Villages Goshen! What a wonderful idea for Self-Care September!
Yoga is hands down one of the best self-care tools. Even 10-15 minutes a day is scientifically proven to help reduce stress, lessen inflammation, increase flexibility and strength, and improve health.
That’s why Spacious Heart Yoga select in-studio classes are a great Self-Care September item. Head over to their website to learn more about 30 Days Unlimited Yoga (Virtual or In-Studio).
What a perfect pair to share Self-Care September! Sorg Jewelers Goshen has a cozy Giving Shawl and Matching Bear set that is a great gift for a loved one or yourself.
Fables Books has a great Self-Care September item to share – Self-Help books! Love your shelf and find inspiration to improve your self with these amazing titles.
Shop in person or using their online store!
A hot sandwich is just what you need. A Pizzeria Venturi PLT is here for you! It’s made with pancetta, tomato, arugula, crotonese, and honey mustard vinaigrette.
Check out their website to put in an order.
Our friends at Found suggest a refreshing glass of Menno Tea! Menno Tea satisfies your thirst and brings back memories through its natural and organic ingredients, which include mint and black tea, among others. There are four types of bottled tea — Original, Unsweetened, Just Mint and Lemonade — and none is too sweet or sugary, with just the right combination of cane sugar (not corn syrup). There are also three types of dry tea: Original, Just Mint and Yerba Mint. The bagged Just Mint is caffeine-free. Stop by at Found to pick up a bottle, box, or case.
Try some delicious Dark Salted Caramel Popcorn from Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn. Stop in and pick up a tasty treat that will boost your mood at any time of the day.
Grab a beer at The Elephant Bar! The Carlsberg Elephant Pilsner is delicious and what more of a reason do you need?
Eco Lips Lipscrub from Maple City Market!
Made from 60 percent Fair Trade Certified™ ingredients. Softens, exfoliates and nourishes lips. It can get hot and dry under these masks! This sugar lip scrub comes in a convenient and mess-free stick. Sugar gently buffs away flaky, dry skin while organic coconut oil, olive oil, and jojoba moisturize and protect. Simply apply in a circular motion to polish and activate blood flow. Get totally kissable, baby-soft lips the natural way!
At Rêverie Yarn, Décor & Gifts you’ll find Darn Tough Socks in a host of sizes and colors. All Darn Tough Socks are 20% off during the month of September!
The Self-Care September item at Soapy Gnome is a Pumpkin Spicy Cozy Crate! This is the ultimate fall cozy crate with everything you need to get into the mode of cooler weather. It also includes an assortment of gifts like you’d find in Soapy Gnome, but that are exclusive to this box.
Visit their online store for gifts, holiday items, and bath accessories – including subscription options for some soaps!
Listening to some good tunes is self-care! Take it from the experts at Ignition Music.
There’s nothing better than coming home and throwing a record on after a long day. It’s also an activity that can bring the whole family together. Music can improve your life and the lives of those around you!
Visit the shop or check out their online store.
As summer fades, our sun-kissed glow fades right along with it. Twisted Britches Boutique has Desert Bronze Self Tanner which provides a beautiful, natural, smooth tan every time. This tanner doesn’t rub off on clothes, isn’t sticky, and smells amazing.
Come in today to grab one to try for yourself or browse their online store.
Check out the I M SHE Self-Care September item: the Jami Sweater! Treat yourself! Wearing the Jami Sweater has all the feels of being wrapped up in your favorite soft blanket. It’s perfect for cuddling up on the couch on the cool September days, or easy dress-it-up for a night out! The Jami is an easygoing, thermal, waffle-knit sweater with enough stretch that you’ll never feel uncomfortable. It looks like just a simple sweater, but it has all the feels… literally!
Visit in person or browse their online store.
