Products for Stay-at-Home Survival

When the isolation period began, I assumed it would last a few months.  But I didn’t realize what a few months would feel like.  I’m constantly searching for new coping mechanisms, new ways to entertain myself, and new hacks to making working from home easier.  Here are a few things that I’ve found.

One. Kopi Smart Mug and Base Set.  Haven’t had a cup of warm coffee or tea in a while?  Me either.  Something always seems to distract me, and by the time I get back to my morning pick-me-up, it’s cold.

OHOM makes the Kopi smart mug to help keep your beverage hot while you chase kids, answer phone calls, or just forget where you put your coffee.  Nordstrom only has the set left in stock.  But I found a single mug in a similar style on Amazon.

You can also just buy a plug-in mug warmer.  Or you can invest in the Yeti insulated mugs that I see so many bloggers raving about.

Two. Prive Riveaux Blue Light Glasses. I had a screaming headache on Monday.  Could not figure out why.  Then, I realized that I wasn’t wearing my blue light glasses.  An hour later, my headache was gone.  Eye strain is real.

These Prive Riveaux Alchemist glasses are my favorite.  Coming up a close second are the The Book Club’s clear frames.

Three. Amazon Laptop C-Table. The best light in my house is in our formal living room (which is the silliest invention ever, but old house).  So if I need a mood boost, I like to work in there, but having my laptop on my lap all day is less than ideal.  This c-table can be used when you want to work in bed or on the couch, and it’s a game changer.

This brass c-table with a marble top from Wayfair is nice.  This hexagonal brass table is also worth a look.  Or go with this all black number.  Did I mention that they’re also a great place to set a wine glass?

Four. AirPods + Case.  My AirPods (original or pro) are essential when I’m wandering the house during Zoom calls.  The dogs need to go out.  I need more tea.  I want to apply a face mask?  You know, normal stuff.

But, as much as I love my AirPods, I tend to misplace the charging case. This $6 case with hook is a lifesaver.  I just clip it to the drawer handle on my desk or to my purse handle if I’m out of the house.  They also make a case for the original AirPods.

Five. Birdie’s Starling Flats.  What are real shoes?  After weeks inside my house, I had forgotten.  I bought these Birdie’s Starling Flats for a Saw It On Social review, and I loved them.  They’re just as comfortable as my slippers, but I can wear them in public and outside.

Six. Slimming V-Line ChinMask. I am getting such a bad case of ‘text neck.’  Looking down at my computer is causing creases in the skin on my neck and making my chin droop even more than usual.  Propping up my laptop with a Moft stand helps, but it’s not a complete fix.

This slimming and lifting chin mask helps tighten your jaw line.  The loops are a bit uncomfortable, but if you trim them a little bit wider it helps.  As for my neck, I’m waiting for delivery on my LipoFix neck mask.  Will report back.

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