Welcome to The Reset Edit – the official Bath Notes blog.
Let me start by saying how excited I am to finally — and yes, I mean finally — start this blog. It has been forever in the making.
For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Halima, the founder of Bath Notes. I’m also a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to myself. I’ll hype you up with phrases like, “Just start!” or “If it’s perfect, there’s no room for growth,” and my favorite — “There’s no such thing as perfect.” And yet, I’ve been saying those things to myself this whole time. But here we are — I’m finally taking my own advice. So I hope you enjoy not just this post, but all the ones to come.
What Self-Care Means to Me (and How I Got Here)
Fun fact: I’ve always been known for taking very long showers and baths. Like, knock-on-the-door-to-check-if-I’m-still-alive long. Since I was little, the bathroom has been where I feel the most calm and safe.
I used to bring my boombox into the bathroom — shout-out to the millennials — pop in a CD, and sing my heart out. Missy Elliott, Beyoncé, gospel, you name it. The whole house could hear me. And while I was doing that full concert, I was also exploring — borrowing my sister’s body care and filling the room with scent.
Then Came Motherhood
I’ll never forget the first shower I took after having my daughter. I had an unplanned C-section (I’ll save that story for another post), and the first time I stood in the shower, it felt like my body and spirit were reconnecting.
That’s when the bathroom became my true sanctuary.
But when I got home, the anxiety came. A heavy, cloudy kind I hadn’t felt before — even though anxiety wasn’t new to me. I felt alone. Sad. Self-critical. My then-boyfriend (now husband) didn’t fully understand. I was scared to even tell my doctor. In my mind, I feared if I said the wrong thing, they’d take my baby away.
So I stayed quiet — until I stepped into the shower. That was the only place I let it out. I cried. I prayed. I sang. I danced. That small space was where I poured back into myself so I could try again the next day.
The Birth of Bath Notes
That season — right there in my postpartum fog — was when I dreamed up Bath Notes. Yes, 10 years ago! I even did a photoshoot back then, but anxiety held me back from ever launching.
Fast forward to 2020 — a time we all needed a little more peace. (Because where were we even going?) I finally got the courage to start. I created the moments I love most from my personal care routine and poured them into this brand.
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Sound: Meditations to guide you through calm and clarity
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Scent: Clean essential oils to help you feel grounded or uplifted
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Touch: Rich, nourishing textures that feel like a hug for your skin
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And a handwritten note card with every order — for your thoughts, your prayers, your reset
There are so many layers to Bath Notes, and I can’t wait to share them here — one reset at a time.
Welcome to The Reset Edit. You belong here.