5 Products That’ll Make Your Mornings Better

By Brooklyn Magazine Staff

It’s Monday morning, and the sound of the alarm is the most jarring noise you’ve heard all week. You begrudgingly pull yourself out of bed, shuffle to the kitchen, and start brewing some coffee. But wait, what’s that? You catch a glimpse of the sunlight streaming through the window, and suddenly you’re struck with an idea: What if you took it slow today? What if you allowed yourself the beauty of a slow-paced morning?

Say no more. Consider your wish granted with the slow-paced beauty known as the slow morning. Take your time, savor each sip of hot coffee (or matcha, if you prefer), and move as slow or as fast you’d like.

So, how can you enjoy the morning stillness any day of the week? Tap these five items that’ll make life a little easier, comfier, and even more delightful (yes, even if you have a 9 am Zoom on the books).

Eli and Elm Ultimate Side Sleeper Pillow, $104.99+

Good mornings begin with good rest. If you’re a side sleeper (or sleep next to one), this cushy-cozy supportive pillow and it’s designed to the precise contours of the head and neck. With some assistance for a spectacular night’s sleep, you can have a bright eyed and bushy tailed morning.

Zion Health Scalp and Hair Scrub, $20.00

Spend a little extra time in the shower pampering your hair with this grapefruit scrub that’s formulated to restore hydration and health to your scalp and tresses. Leading with a formula of biotin, argan and sweet almond oil, vitamin E, and ionic minerals from calcium montmorillonite clay that can exfoliate and soothe.

Bombay Hair 5-in-1 Curling Wand, $58.00

Love styled hair but not the complicated tricks needed to get there? We got you covered. This genius 5-in-1 curling wand is super easy to use (simply twist to change out the wands) and lets you control the curl shape (large, barrels, tight curls, or sumptuous waves). Curling your mane takes a few moments so you get to other important a.m. things, like grooving to records and making oat lattes.

The Transformation Factory Pineapple Sea Moss Gel, $35.99+

Supercharge your morning chia pudding with a dollop of this tasty sea moss gel. It packs in 92 minerals from sea moss with the bromelain, vitamin c, manganese,  phosphorus, and B1 vitamins in pineapples. (FYI: Pineapples can be especially beneficial because they are the sole source of bromelain, a combination of protein-digesting enzymes that fight inflammation in the body.) 

Sightglass Owl’s Howl Espresso, $20.50

There’s nothing like brewing a cup of hot coffee in the a.m., and Sightglass takes the cake. As your morning joe is percolating, hit a meditation track or two to gain a deeper sense of peace and relaxation. And when you’re done, sip on this refined espresso and savor its robust flavor with notes of cacao nib, stone fruit, and orange peel.