My Tub, My Rules: A Mom’s Sacred Sanctuary 🛁✨

Pre Marriage, Pre baby

In a house buzzing with little humans, I’ve carved out one untouchable happy place: my bathroom. Plant heaven and a shrine to my wedding day.

Zero guilt here. My toddler watches me dust our wedding pictures and water my plants, sees my face light up when a new leaf pops, and he gets it – some things are just for Mommy’s heart.


No floating dinosaurs. No neon bubble bath explosions.
If the kids sneak in? One rogue cup or washcloth “boat” is all I’ll allow.
90% of the time, this tub is mine – warm water, golden light, and a jungle of plants that make me grin like an idiot every morning.


Tub toys? They end up in our house..yes, they live short lives. Save them for a daytime bath in the middle of winter when you need an activity to do but can’t leave the house.

Transition period: Tub gets used as a toy so Mommy can take a shower. Embrace the mess for a time.

Bedtime baths = quick, calm, zero toys.
My toddler got the memo fast:

daytime = play or tool for moms peace🕊️

nighttime = get your body clean.


Consistency wins, mamas.
And those toys? They get gross in, like, 2.5 seconds. Moldy, slimy, impossible to clean → trash or if new lovingly re-gifted. Bye.

Our home is beautifully chaotic, but I refuse to turn every corner into a plastic playground.


Not everything is a toy. Some spaces are for grown-ups.
The best gift? Letting my kids see their mom totally content, in every corner of her home.


Simple moments.
Sacred spaces.
A bathtub that stays mine.
Rebellion never looked so peaceful. 🥹💚
Who else protects their tub like it’s Fort Knox? Drop a 🛁 below!

I take back my tub 👏

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I’m Aline

I’m Aline, a stay-at-home mom who finds joy in raising little ones while whipping up quick recipes in the kitchen. With a love for simple, family-friendly meals, I’m often found baking cookies or bread, embracing the mess and memories along the way. I also cherish keeping my husband happy with a warm meal or a quiet moment together, showing my love through the little things. From trying my hand at homemade tasks to experimenting with low-key in-town homesteading, I’m all about making the most of our space. When I’m not chasing sticky fingers, I enjoy savoring the everyday moments and sharing them through my blog. Connect with me to swap parenting hacks or recipe tips!

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