This Weighted Sleep Mask Is a Must-Have for Anxious Travelers

"As an anxious traveler who likes to close my eyes to unwind, I never fly anywhere without it."

TRAVEL TODAY Mental Health & Wellness This Weighted Sleep Mask Is a Must-Have for Anxious Travelers There's nothing more anxiety-provoking than arriving at the airport and having to navigate long lines to check your bags or security mishaps while scrambling to board your flight in time. For others, the mere thought of being 30,000 feet in the air may be the most overwhelming stressor. As an anxious traveler who likes to close my eyes to unwind, I always bring my lime green Nodpod Weighted Sleep Mask to wear once I'm comfortably seated. At 9 ounces, I don't feel the mask adds any substantial weight to my carry-on bag. The Nodpod is composed of four round, weighted pods filled with microbeads that apply the perfect amount of pressure to my eyes. And for temperature regulation, the Nodpod is made of two different fabrics. One side is jersey cotton while the other is microfiber. I prefer a cool feel, so I typically place the jersey cotton on top of my eyes. Unlike many sleeping masks, the Nodpod is free of elastic or velcro, so the mask doesn't get caught in my hair or feel too tight around my head. Instead, there are straps that you can tie together. There's also a hole through which one strap can be threaded through the other, but I find that to be a bit difficult to do as the hole is quite small and can be hard to locate once the mask is on my face already. Wearing the Nodpod, I notice a decrease in any facial tension and the stress I've felt from a day of traveling slowly melts away. It's also great at blocking out any light, which I enjoy as someone who prefers total darkness to doze off. A bonus? It's machine-washable, so I can clean the Nodpod of any airport or plane grime, which is important in the face of COVID-19. If you're looking to pair your weighted sleep mask with other anxiety-reducing items, read on for self-care products perfect for your next trip. READ NOW Kathryn Augustine Intern Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products and services; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. Tech & Gear The 9 Best Sleep Masks of 2022, According to Frequent Travelers read more Tech & Gear 8 Travel Humidifiers to Soothe Chapped Lips and Irritated Sinuses on the Road read more Tech & Gear 10 Travel Journals to Help You Manage Stress on Your Next Trip read more Luggage 10 Passport Holders to Safeguard Your Travel Documents, Credit Cards, and Other Valuables read more Tech & Gear These Travel Blankets Will Keep You Warm and Comfy on Chilly Flights read more Tech & Gear Say Goodbye to Feeling Utterly Sleepless After a Long Flight: 14 Travel Pillows We Love read more Tech & Gear Keep Your Belongings Secure Throughout Your Travels With the Top TSA-Approved Locks read more Tech & Gear Practice Your Sun Salutations Wherever You Go With These Portable Yoga Mats read more VACATION LIKE A PRO You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Travel Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10005 © 2021 Dotdash.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.

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Delicious Copycat Recipes to Try at Home

We, too, crave deep-fried, greasy, carby, chain-restaurant food sometimes.

Delicious Copycat Recipes to Try at Home Forget what anybody says. We, too, crave deep-fried, processed, carby, chain-restaurant food sometimes. Please, take us to Cheddar Bay for scrumptious Red Lobster biscuits. Let us drown in all the minty green goodness that are Mc Donald's Shamrock Shakes. Give us bowls upon bowls of the creamy perfection that is Panera Bread macaroni and cheese. Without ever leaving home or opening up an app, that is. READ MORE More Recipes to Try Copycat Wendy's Chili Get the Recipe KFC-Inspired Fried Chicken See More Cheesecake Factory Avocado Egg Rolls Get the Recipe Auntie Anne's Pretzels Get the Recipe The Spruce Eats on YouTube 7 Classic Chicken Dinners We Love Watch & Learn More From The Spruce Copycat Taco Bell Cinnamon Twists Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana McDonald's Hand Apple Pies Did somebody forward you this email? Sign Up for Cooking School by The Spruce Eats Newsletter! Have feedback? Send us an email at contact@thespruceeats.com, subject line: Newsletter Feedback. Follow us:   You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to Cooking School by The Spruce Eats newsletter. Unsubscribe © 2021 Dotdash.com — All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10005