Welcome to By Nicolette & Co — a space for mindful living, wellness routines, academia aesthetics, and intentional self-development. I curate products, routines, and resources for busy students and young women living consciously.
My Wellness Favorites (Curated):
1) Meal Prep & Nutrition (High-Protein Friendly)
Meal Prep Essentials
Leakproof meal prep containers (glass w/ locking lids)
Digital food scale
Sheet pan + parchment paper (batch cooking)
Chef's knife + cutting board
Measuring cups/spoons
Makes Meal Prep Easier
Air fryer OR Instant Pot/slow cooker
Nonstick skillet
Rice cooker (optional)
Blender + shaker bottle
Pantry Helpers
Seasoning set (taco, garlic, onion, paprika, chili, turmeric)
Sauce staples (salsa, hot sauce, soy sauce, sugar-free BBQ/teriyaki)
Protein pack staples (jerky, protein bars, tuna packets)
2) Self-Care & Stress Relief
Daily Calm
Wellness journal / guided prompts
Gua Sha Facial Tool
Mini Fridge (optional)
Aromatherapy diffuser + essential oils (lavendar/eucalyptus/tea tree)
Nervous System Reboot (Tools)
Herbal tea + tea infuser (evening wind-down)
Heating pad
Grounding & DBT (Skills I Practice - Free)
5-4-3-2-1 grounding
STOP skill
Box breathing (4–4–4–4)
Physiological sigh (double inhale + long exhale)
Educational only — not medical advice.
3) Fitness & Recovery Essentials
Training Basics
Resistance bands set
Yoga mat
Adjustable dumbbells (optional)
Walking pad (optional)
Recovery
Foam roller
Massage ball (lacrosse ball style)
Electrolyte packets (optional)
Self-cleaning UV stainless steel water bottle (investment piece - great if you’re always on the go)
Still wash regularly—this just helps between cleans.
4) Sleep & Recovery (Better Rest)
Sleep Essentials
Sleep mask (blackout)
22-25 Momme Silk pillowcase (investment piece - worth every penny)
White noise sound machine
Night Routine Helpers
Blue light blocking glasses (after sunset)
Bedside lamp with red light
Magnesium glycinate (optional)
Weighted blanket (optional)
Morning Reset
Sunrise alarm clock (optional)
Light therapy lamp (optional)
Educational only — not medical advice.
5) Study, Focus & Productivity (Student Life
Study Setup
Desk organizer / catch-all tray
Laptop stand (neck/back support)
Wireless mouse + keyboard (optional)
Study light (bright but warm)
Focus Tools
Noise-cancelling headphones
Visual Timer (Pomodoro/Time timer style)
Highlighters/pens you genuinely love
Tablet stylus pen (optional)
Sticky note/index cards set
Planning & Organization
Undated weekly planner or daily planner (bullet journal, digital options)
Habit tracker journal (optional/digital)
Budget planner (optional/digital)
Binder tabs/page flags (for classes)
Self-Development Books (Mindset + Healing)
These are books that helped me personally and are recommended—take what serves you.
The Psychology of Money — Morgan Housel
Atomic Habits — James Clear
The Body Keeps the Score — Bessel van der Kolk
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone — Lori Gottlieb
Set Boundaries Find Peace — Nedra Tawwab
Digital Productivity (Optional)
iPad stylus (if you use one)
External hard drive / USB-C drive (school files)
Phone stand (for filming meal prep/study content)
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