Make the Most of Your Nighttime Routine with These 7 Essentials

As the winter solstice draws nearer, we once again have to learn to live with dark winter nights that can begin as early as 4 pm. The days feel short, yet when the light fades hours before we actually fall asleep, it can be hard to fall asleep quickly. Establishing a nighttime routine is essential for getting you through the long nights until spring arrives. Make your space feel cozy and welcoming so that you can relax after work or enjoy your favorite hobbies, and teach yourself to fall asleep peacefully with a routine that tells your brain when it’s actually time for bed.

We’ve picked out a few essentials from the Better Homes & Gardens collection at Walmart to help your nighttime routine go smoothly. Order them online with fast (and free over $35) shipping, or use Walmart’s store locator to find where they’re available to grab near you. 

Scented Wooden 1-Wick Taper Jar Candle

Filling your space with calming scents is a great way to remind yourself that it’s time for bed. Being exposed to a certain scent during a particular part of your daily routine will instantly evoke the same feelings and memories; light the same candle each night before bed, for example, and you’ll always find yourself feeling relaxed and sleepy. Scents like Cashmere Teak, Salted Coconut Mahogany, and Warm Leather Amber are perfect for long winter nights.

30 oz Ribbed Carafe

Keep plenty of water handy on your bedside table with this Ribbed Carafe. Forget midnight trips to the kitchen in search of water—this 30-ounce container will keep you well-hydrated at night, while its clear ribbed glass makes for a stylish display piece. It’s dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning come morning. 

Ceramic Cream Speckled Finish Incense Burner

Burn your favorite winter scents with ease using this Speckled Finish Incense Burner. It can hold up to three incense sticks at a time, along with a single incense cone, and cleverly catches pieces of ash as they fall so that you can enjoy your incense without risking your furniture. “This is perfect,” reads one five-star review on Walmart’s website. “I like the three holes for incense sticks and the extra room for cones. I like burning different ones at the same time.”

Green Dome Rechargeable LED Portable Lamp

Once evening arrives, it’s time to turn off those overhead lights and get settled in for the night with some cozy mood lighting. Mood lighting makes your space feel warmer and more relaxing, and low levels of light remind your brain that it’s time to rest. Make the most of your mood lighting with our Rechargeable Dome Lamp. This cordless mini lamp can move around with you as you follow your nighttime routine for flexible lighting wherever you need. It has a dimmable touch sensor and cool, mixed, or warm LED lighting. 

Cotton Sateen Bed Sheet Set

Drifting off to sleep has never been easier thanks to our Sateen Bed Sheet Set. These 300-count sheets come in 19 different colors, and their smooth, luxurious texture will lull you right to sleep. Each sheet set includes a fitted sheet, top sheet, and two pillow cases, and is available in standard sizes from twin to king. The fabric is 100% cotton for a silky, wrinkle-resistant feel.

Textured Velvet Plush Oversized Throw Blanket

The Velvet Plush Oversized Throw Blanket is just as practical as it is beautiful. Layer it on the foot of your bed so it’s easy to grab during cold winter nights, or add it to your bedroom seating area for extra warmth while you read. This blanket has a faux fur bubble design, so it’s extra plush and cozy; you’ll find it in terracotta clay, papyrus beige, dark caramel, or dark cilantro. 

Bubble Fur Decorative Throw Pillow

A comfy matching pillow is also a must. Pair our Bubble Fur Decorative Throw Pillow with our oversized throw blanket for a perfectly winterized bedroom. It’s available in brown basket, papyrus beige, rich black, or arctic white. It’s soft, smooth, and warm, so you can relax in style, whether you display it on your bed or chair. 

“These are stunning! Large, soft, and feel like excellent quality,” says one five-star review. “They look way more expensive than they are, and it's a major bonus that the covers zip off.”

End your day relaxed and ready to take on tomorrow with these products from the Better Homes & Gardens collection at Walmart.