🧴I Should be the Softest Person Alive! Sex'n'fries Podcast Episode 12

The Lotion Hoard: Finding Joy in Using What You Have

I think I’ve always had a stockpile of lotions tucked away in a cabinet somewhere, but lately… it’s borderline obscene. Every time I open a drawer or peek into a shelf, I see rows upon rows of bottles—body lotions, face creams, and specialty potions for every conceivable part of me.

The funny thing? It takes forever to finish a single container. And yes, if I tried to gift this collection to someone else, one person couldn’t possibly make a dent before the products expired.

🧴 Inherited Lotion, Anyone?

Some of these lotions were inherited—a mix of body, face, and specialty creams, some dating back decades. I’ve taken to a strict rule: use it until it’s gone.

Every empty container feels like a tiny victory. It’s satisfying in a way that goes beyond the product itself—it’s about appreciation, completion, and letting go. Each finished bottle is a reminder that consumption doesn’t need to be endless.

🤔 A Thought to Chew On

This reflection isn’t just about lotion. It’s about everything we accumulate—clothes, books, beauty products, knick-knacks.

How much of what we own is truly necessary? How much sits in abundance, waiting for a “maybe someday”?

When we take the time to honor what we have by using it fully, we discover a small, profound joy. And when we finally let go of the excess, the relief feels just as sweet.

Final Fry Thought 🍟

Using up what we already own is a form of self-respect, mindfulness, and celebration. The next time you open a drawer of lotions—or anything else you’ve been hoarding—consider this: each empty bottle is proof that you’ve cherished what you have, enjoyed it fully, and moved forward intentionally.

Self-care isn’t just in the products—it’s in the act of appreciating and honoring your own abundance.