Carpe Noctem usually means "Seize the Night." But for those of us, and probably even more so those with neurodivergent brains, "seizing the night" doesn't mean staying up to party—it means winning the battle against the 3 AM thoughts.
It’s 10 PM. You are exhausted. So why is your brain suddenly running a marathon?
You spend all day managing everyone else’s emotions, needs, and schedules. By the time you sit down, you are physically shattered but mentally wired. You know you need sleep, but your brain is too busy replaying the day, organising the kitchen cupboards in your mind, or worrying about tomorrow.
You don’t need a generic lavender spray. You need to Carpe Noctem.
⬇️ CHOOSE YOUR SLEEP RESCUE LEVEL ⬇️
THE POCKET COMFORT (£8.95)
A little token of calm.
• 1x Amethyst Crystal Chip Bottle Keyring
• 1x "Hug Me" Card with poem
THE SLEEP STARTER (£20.00)
The essential rescue kit.
• 1x "Overworked & Underslept" Rollerball Blend (10ml)
• 1x Amethyst Crystal Chip Bottle Keyring
• 1x "Hug Me" Card
• 1x Loyalty Card (A little extra treat!)
THE BEDTIME RITUAL (£30.00)
The luxury crystal set.
• 1x "Overworked & Underslept" Rollerball Blend (10ml)
• 1x Amethyst Crystal (Stone of Peace)
• 1x Matching Amethyst Bracelet
• 1x Luxury Velvet Keepsake Bag
THE BIG SLEEP SET (£40.00)
The complete "Carpe Noctem" Protocol.
• Includes EVERYTHING in the steps below: The Blend, Amethyst Anchors, Candle, Tea, Sweets, Sleep Mask, Colouring & Cards.
As a qualified Specialist and SEND Mum, I know the specific agony of "tired but wired." We do amazing things at night, but sometimes we need help switching off the brilliance so we can function tomorrow.
I designed this toolkit as a mandatory Evening Protocol for when you are overworked, underslept, and frankly, completely out of f*cks.
This curated set combines chemical signaling, sensory grounding, and mindful rituals to force your brain to hit the "off" switch.
The Carpe Noctem Protocol:
STEP 1: THE CHEMICAL "OFF SWITCH"
"Overworked, Underslept & Out of F*cks" Blend: My signature sleep aromatherapy formulation.
• How it works: Roll this onto wrists, temples, neck and the soles of your feet. It’s formulated to interrupt the "racing thoughts" loop and signal to your deepest nervous system that the day is officially Done.
STEP 2: THE SLEEP ANCHORS (Amethyst)
• Amethyst Crystal & Chip Bottle: Known as Nature’s tranquiliser. Keep these on your bedside table to create a calming energy field.
• Amethyst Bracelet: A wearable anchor. Put it on as part of your bedtime routine to physically signal that you are entering "rest mode."
• (Presented in a separate purple luxury velvet logo bag).
STEP 3: THE WIND-DOWN RITUAL (Taste & Scent)
• Lavender Candle: Light this 20 minutes before bed. The flickering light and scent prepare the room for sleep.
• Camomile & Honey Teabag: A warm, soothing internal hug to settle your stomach and slow your breathing.
• Sweet Lounge Sweets (Vegan): A little dopamine hit of comfort, because you deserve a reward for surviving the day.
• Slip on the sleep mask to help keep out any unwanted light.
STEP 4: THE BRAIN DUMP (Mindset)
• A6 Colouring Sheet: This is crucial. Instead of doom-scrolling on your phone (which wakes your brain up), spend 10 minutes colouring. It is a meditative act that quiets the mental chatter.
• Affirmation Cards, "Hug Me" Card & Quote Sticker: Reminders that it is safe to let go and rest now.
Why Trust This Kit?
I’m Allison Rose-Mannall, founder of The Holistic Self-Care Kit Company. I have raised three neurodivergent children, so I know that sleep is often the first casualty of motherhood. I created this protocol because I needed a way to stop running on fumes.
The Investment: Cheaper than sleep therapy, healthier than doom-scrolling until 2 AM, and absolutely vital for your sanity.
Product Details:
• 10ml amber glass roller bottle
• Jojoba oil base (skin-friendly & nourishing)
• Vegan & Cruelty-free
• Nut- and fish-free
• Handmade in small batches in the UK
• For external use only
• Not suitable during pregnancy (unless stated)
INGREDIENTS & ALLERGENS
Sweet Lounge Strawberry Hearts (Vegan): Sugar coated strawberry flavoured jelly sweets.
Ingredients: Sugar, glucose syrup, invert sugar syrup, sorbitol, gelling agent: pectin; fruit juice concentrate: apple; acid: citric acid; acid regulator: trisodium citrate, natural flavours; Natural colours: spirulina concentrate, turmeric, black carrot concentrate.
Allergy Advice: Packed in a facility that also handles milk, soy, egg, sesame, nut and peanut products. (Gluten-Free & Plant-Based).
Twinings Camomile & Honey Tea:
Camomile, Natural Vanilla and Honey Flavourings with other Natural Flavourings (7%).
Overworked, Underslept & Out of F*cks" Blend:
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Anthemis Nobilis (Roman Chamomile) Flower Oil, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Cedrus Atlantica (Cedarwood) Bark Oil.
Contains natural allergens: Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Geraniol, Citral.
Safety Instructions:
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas. Perform a patch test before full use. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor's care, consult your physician.
