Pynk Picks: September Favorites — Taking Care of Self and Home

It’s Selfcare September, and I want to talk about what that actually means in practice.

Self-care isn’t just bubble baths and face masks. It’s taking care of the whole person — your body, your mind, your money, and yes, even your home. Because when your space is together, your head is a little more together too.

This month’s Pynk Picks is all about taking care of self AND home. Six things I’m loving right now that help me maintain — not just decorate — my life.

1. HVX Vibration Plate Exercise Machine

Okay, I know “vibration plate” sounds like something from a late-night infomercial, but hear me out. Do they still make infomercials? Anywho. This is a full-body workout platform that uses vibration to engage your muscles while you do basic movements — squats, leg lifts, or just standing on it. It’s not a magic weight loss machine. It’s a tool that makes movement easier to do at home when you don’t have time for the gym. I use a kettlebell to add weight to my squats. I’m thinking about getting a weighted vest. But I also use this when I feel scatterbrained. It has actually helped to center my thoughts a bit.

Why it made the list: Physical self-care means moving your body, and this makes it possible to do that in 15 minutes without leaving your house. 450 lb capacity, compact enough to slide under the bed, and honestly kind simple to add to your schedule. You feel like you’re doing something future-you will thank you for.

2. “Rich As F*ck” by Amanda Frances — Book

Before you side-eye the title, this book is about something I talk about all the time: your relationship with money. Amanda Frances writes about money mindset in a way that feels like your big sister talking to you — not a finance bro lecturing you. And while I haven’t finished the book yet, it had to be on the list.

Why it made the list: Financial self-care is real self-care. Money stress is one of the biggest threats to your wellbeing, and this book addresses the mental and emotional side of wealth-building that budget spreadsheets can’t cover. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” with money and still feel anxious about it, this one’s for you.

3. “Trust Your Gut: Anti-Inflammatory Recipes” by Jennifer Fisher — Book

What you put in your body IS self-care. This cookbook focuses on anti-inflammatory eating — which sounds clinical but really just means eating in a way that makes your body feel good instead of inflamed, sluggish, and cranky. I saw this book at Crate & Barrel. But baby, that price was ummmm. So, on the hunt, I went to find what made sense for my coins. But if I didn’t find it for a fraction of the cost, I’d go back to Crate and Barrel. But let me know if you try the Cauliflower Hash Rancheros.

Why it made the list: You can’t out-self-care a bad diet. If you’re taking baths and doing yoga but eating like garbage, you’re maintaining the surface while the foundation crumbles. This book makes eating well approachable — not “I need to become a different person” approachable, but “I can make these recipes on a Tuesday” approachable.

4. URASISTO Pink Household Tool Set (136 Pieces)

Yes, a tool set is self-care. Let me explain.

There’s a specific kind of stress that comes from not being able to fix things in your own home. The loose shelf. The wobbly chair. The picture frame that won’t stay straight. Every time you walk past it, it’s a little reminder that something’s not handled. And if you have to call someone or wait for someone else to fix it every time, you’re outsourcing your own independence. And the way I reach for a measuring tape on the regular. I don’t have time to wait for someone to come measure something for me. I don’t even know who I would call for such.

Why it made the list: Home care IS self-care. This 136-piece set comes with a USB rechargeable electric screwdriver (pink, because why not), and everything you need to handle basic home repairs yourself. It’s empowering. And it’s less than one service call for a handyman.

5. MakeFit Filtered Shower Head with Handheld Combo

This is one of those small upgrades that makes a big daily difference. A filtered shower head removes chlorine and hard water minerals from your water, which means better skin, better hair, and a shower that actually feels like it’s doing something good for you instead of just getting you wet. And I LOVE mine. I’ve purchased this twice. When I moved, I didn’t take it with me and was excited to purchase a new one for my new spot. I would purchase this over and over as many times as needed.

Why it made the list: You shower every day. If that daily activity can double as self-care — better water quality, handheld option for targeted rinsing, 10 spray modes — that’s a small investment with daily returns. It’s the definition of maintenance over decoration. Just keep in mind that you will have to purchase a new filter every other month or so.

6. iCamter Slouchy Socks (4 Pairs)

Who doesn’t love socks? I told you I was getting into the nitty gritty. Comfort is self-care. And there is nothing in this world that says “I’m taking care of myself today” quite like putting on a pair of soft, slouchy socks and settling in. If you are ever wondering what to get me as a gift…always lean into socks. The comfier, the better.

Why it made the list: Sometimes self-care is the smallest, simplest thing. A good pair of socks won’t change your life — but it will change the next hour. And your feet will thank you.

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The Theme: Whole Person Care

Look at this list. A workout machine (slightly) for your body. Two books for your gut, mind, and money. A tool set for your home. A shower head for your daily maintenance. Cozy socks for your comfort.

This is what I mean when I say self-care goes beyond the bubble bath. It’s not one thing. Self-care is taking care of every part of you — the physical, the mental, the financial, the practical. It’s making sure your home is functional, your body is moving, your mind is fed, and your feet are comfortable.

None of these things will fix your life. But together? They’re the maintenance plan. And a maintained life runs a whole lot smoother than one held together with caffeine, willpower, and duct tape.

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Pynk Thoughts

The next time someone tells you self-care is selfish, show them a tool set. Show them a book about money mindset. Show them a filtered shower head. Self-care isn’t just spa days and face masks — it’s the unglamorous, practical, everyday maintenance that keeps you from falling apart. And sometimes that maintenance looks like a pink screwdriver and a pair of $2 socks. That counts. All of it counts.

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