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Well, would you look at the time? It's wrap yourself in a weighted blanket with a homemade mini donut o'clock.
Promising review: "Great hoodie and great price! Perfect for our current stay-home times. Fits true to men’s sizing. I’m 5-foot-2 female, normally wearing women’s S/M tops and M/L bottoms, this fits just as I wanted. Loose, covers my bottom, just shy of fingertip length. Nice and soft too." —bb24
Get it from Amazon for $7.50+ (available in men's sizes S-5XL and 25 colors).
Promising review: "My son (7) loves tacos and I wanted to get him something to soften the quarantine blow and THIS WAS IT! He has had the blanket (so soft!) around him for the past three weeks, pretty much non-stop. Thank you to the makers for letting my son 'become a burrito!'" —VA Resident
Get it from Amazon for $26.99 (available in seven styles, including waffles and pizza).
Promising review: "I'm sitting all day at home during the COVID outbreak, and I was looking for something I could use now and in the future. It is intense! I like to use it on my shoulder and on my lower back. I am excited that it can be used in the car, as I expect to be moving cross-country in the new year or so." —Alli
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
I initially bought these for running, since I was sick of spending so much money on "blister-proof" fancy socks and a ton of reviewers mentioned that these worked just as well. Not only did I find that to be true (even though I am a VERY blister-prone individual), they are also just so freaking soft. I spend all day in them in my apartment now and get mad when they're in the laundry. If you want to up your sock game ... these are the pairs.
Promising review: "After nearly losing my mind with socks that sneak down from the ankle and hide in the arch of my shoes, I purchased these magical, comfortable, delightful sockies. And then I turned around and bought another pack. I wear a size 10.5N ladies’ shoe size and the M in these fit perfectly. Seems silly to be this enthralled with socks, but hey, I’m 62 years old, 2.5 months into COVID lockdown because of my husband’s immune issues, and simple pleasures rule the day! These socks are a pretty big deal. My Shelties inherited my discarded evil socks, and everybody wins!" —picky shopper
Get a set of six pairs from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in sizes S-XL and four color combos).
Promising review: "We realized pretty quickly that with everyone home because of the 2020 quarantine, we would need more spaces to hang out in. I found this set of chairs and put the order in as a temporary measure until we found a patio set that suits the space better. These are perfect though. I can't really see replacing them anytime soon. They are comfortable, and the little attached tables are really handy! I usually have hot tea, water, a phone, and either a book or my Kindle in my immediate area. This tiny attachment made it so I don't even have to worry about where to put everything. The seat is an excellent place to spend some time watching the birds or reading in the afternoons. I am absolutely thrilled with this purchase." —Brandy Morgan
Get a set of two from Amazon for $89.99 (available in seven colors).
Psst — it's also great for indoors! It'll monitor the temp of the room and heat itself down or use auto-shutoff if it gets too hot. It's also built to be super quiet and energy-saving, compared to other heaters on the market.
Promising review: "We bought this for our screened porch. We have been using this a lot COVID-19. It gets pretty cold in the mornings and at night, this helps a lot. We installed it lower on the wall. This is helping extend the season of this porch. I am still able to use the space for morning conference calls. It was easy to install on the brackets and it just plugs into an outlet." —Bluedevil01
Get it from Amazon for $169.99.
Promising review: "I'm not washing my hair as often as I should be during quarantine, and after a while my scalp started getting dandruff/flaking skin and was itching. No matter how much I scrubbed the shampoo in with my fingers, my hair still felt oily after showers. I got this and I noticed a BIG difference in my hair after using it. This felt AMAZING while scrubbing my scalp to work the shampoo in (at first I was afraid it wouldn't get to my scalp through my hair or would pull my hair out but neither of those happened) and once my hair dried, I noticed that it wasn't oily at all and my roots were superrr soft. I'm going to recommend this to everyone I know!" —Megan
Get it from Amazon for $8.59+ (available in three colors).
Promising review: "If you’re on the fence — GET THESE! Best purchase I’ve made this entire quarantine. Amazing quality and fabric for the price!!! I want to wear them everyday. I got the grey color which is perfect for me because I like subdued colors other than black." —Amazon Customer
Get a pair from Amazon for $25.78+ (available in 10 colors and sizes XS-3XL).
Each assortment is a mix of salty and sweet, and is curated so meltables like chocolate don't ship out in the warmer months!
Promising review: "Fun quarantine activity. The kids absolutely LOVED this, they acted like YouTube unboxers😅 We really liked the guide that they sent us. We will be purchasing more from this brand." —Mandy
Get it from Amazon for $14.95.
An easy hack, of course, is to tie the elastic strings, but sometimes that makes it too small! Plus this silicone ear-saver is anti-slip to keep it locked in place, and designed not to get tangled in hair.
Psst — a lot of reviewers mention this worked great for kids' masks, especially since sizing for kids' faces is all over the place and difficult to measure out when you're buying masks online!
Promising review: "I like the comfort and variety of colors of these strap extenders. They are soft yet durable. This is a great product that allows me to adjust the ear elastic on my mask enabling me to relieve the stress and discomfort on my ears. Completely satisfied." —Deborah S. Johnson
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $6.99 (available in eight different color combos).
Promising review: "Due to COVID-19, I haven't been able to grab a latte from Starbucks or my favorite local spots. I bought this and a milk frother and made some simple syrup and I am in heaven! This cold brew maker makes a great cup of cold brew coffee and it's keeping me caffeinated." —Lindsey Lane
Get it from Amazon for $21.95.
Promising review: "I've purchased similar items in the past that visually looked like this but were stiff and rigid. This is amazing. Totally eased my back pain from my quarantined at home desk job. Highly recommend." —Bellarosa555
Get it from Amazon for $32.95.
Promising review: "These sheets are absolutely divine! Soft and smooth, rich colors and stitching details that make them extra attractive. I ordered the gold set to use with my comforter that is grey with small white, black and gold details (also purchased from Amazon). The effect is quite stunning! With the 'stay at home' order in place, my bedroom has truly become my sanctuary and these sheets were the perfect touch. I also bought a grey set, thank goodness, and am sure I will buy more and recommend them to my friends. Excellent!" —Keisha T. Belmaster
Get it from Amazon for $35.97+ (available in 12 sizes and 43 colors).
It's also teensy for storing and cleans with a quick stream of hot running water! We stan a convenient appliance!!
Promising review: "This is seriously my best quarantine purchase and I have made a lot! No need for Starbucks anymore. My craving has been fulfilled. I make at least one fancy drink every morning. To make the cold foam similar to Starbucks salted honey you use a little milk (I use almond), a sprinkle of salt, and some honey then use the frother. It makes so much from a small amount and the taste is delicious!! This will be your new morning best friend. I am so happy!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $11.49 (available in 10 colors).
Indulgence Spa is a Maryland-based, Black woman-owned Etsy shop established in 2015 that specializes in soaps, hair care, and body products.
Psst — I recently started using this myself in the Three Wishes Tea flavor (a combo of tea leaves, peaches, rosebuds, and marigolds) and the smell alone is swoon-worthy, but I love love love how it feels in the shower. It has a satisfying creamy whipped texture, but suds up when you use it so you get that nice satisfying squeaky clean feeling, too. It's also lasting a long time (which is great, but means I have to wait a little longer to try the other flavors 😂).
Promising review: "It smells so good, all the different scents in this one blend together to create a sophisticated perfume-like scent. Light and not over-powering at all, the scent makes a regular shower into a real spa experience. The lather is really nice and it leaves my skin noticeably soft after I dry off. It is the perfect treat to make working from home during the quarantine a little less dull. I would recommend it!" —purpleicemusic
Get it from Indulgence Spa on Etsy for $5 (available in over 50 scent combinations).
Promising review: "VERY COMFORTABLE. Because of COVID-19 I decided to quarantine with my family at my mom's house. I am in the guest room with an uncomfortable spring mattress. I ordered this for better comfort while I’m here and I don’t wanna get out of bed now. Amazing comfort, support and relief." —Amazon Customer
*Another* promising review: "We are quarantining at my partner's mom’s house, sleeping on a lumpy flat futon. Three weeks was all I could take until I decided to take action. I ordered this mattress topper and now both our lower back pain and hip pain from sleeping on our sides are gone! " —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in two or three inch depth and in eight standard bed sizes).
Promising review: I was pleasantly surprised with these candles — the powerful scent enveloped my kitchen and part of my entrance hall, that's how potent this beautiful scent is. I chose to use the vanilla crème brulee — wow wow wow. Absolutely amazing. Not once do you think that this is a pet odor eliminator candle as the scent envelopes my ground floor with a warm fuzzy happy feeling. Which we all need during this worldwide lockdown." —Maria Puzone
Check out BuzzFeed's review of the Pet House candle for more deets!
Get it from Amazon for $21.95 (available in 16 scents).
Promising review: "Since we are all staying home more now, I have been going through more candles than ever. After a friend recommended, I bought this electronic candle-lighter because it is rechargeable so I will never have to worry about keeping an extra lighter at home in case one ran out of fuel. I am pleasantly surprised by the quality and the ease of this electric candle-lighter! Super easy to use and safe, just turn on the switch at the bottom and then there is a separate sliding switch to have the tips come out with the electric sparks (see my photos). Also I found it to be more environmental friendly!" —Jen L.
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
Promising review: "I don’t require complete darkness when I sleep, so I hadn’t thought I’d ever want a sleep mask. Then 2020 happened! The pandemic and its associated anxiety have messed up my sleep in a major way. I often get to sleep just fine but wake up later unable to get back to sleep. I’ve decreased caffeine, established a regular bedtime, avoided screens hours before bed, and tried melatonin. I guess it’s all mental for me, but when I wake up like that, heart racing and sweaty, and I can’t see anything — no clocks or moonlight, no dozing form of my beloved next to me, no cat demon staring at the foot of the bed—I tend to settle down easier. It’s like wearing the mask reminds me I’m supposed to shut my eyes and sleep. And I usually do, right until the alarm goes off. I like the molded cups around the eyes. A flat mask would make me feel like I’m rubbing off all my eye cream and lash serum through the night. I have not washed this mask yet, but I think it’ll hold up just fine gently hand washing it. The adjustable band is soft and doesn’t slip out of place. If you’re on the fence about trying a sleep mask, you might as well get a really nice one! Give this a try, especially if you have anxiety like I described." —Anna
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in three colors).
Promising review: "Quarantine had me lonely, so I got this and it really helped me sleep. It feels like a hug. My friend, many states away, was stressed and lonely in his quarantine, so I got him one too, and he sleeps like a baby now. Wonderful for self or gift. I don't personally find it too hot in the summer if it's under 74 degrees, but If it's hotter than that, it might be too hot/heavy. Highly recommend." —Penny
Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in nine varied sizes and weights).
Promising review: "With everything going on in the world, I have been on a search for the softest and coziest clothes I can find. This tee def fits the bill. Very nice material that is just thick enough to be provide coverage (not see thru at all). It also doesn't wrinkle or shrink which is important to me. Have washed a couple of times and no snagging either. I like to wear it with a cardigan on Zoom calls for work. The blue is such a pretty color." —Kiss and Makeup by Maya
Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in four colors and sizes XS-XXL).
Promising review: "This projector has been an amazing addition to our quarantine life at home. Who needs the movies when you have this. The volume is actually really good and the Wi-Fi is helpful. We hook up our Direct TV, Fire Stick, etc, and it all works great with great picture! We’ve been having a blast moving the movies home." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $164.74.
Promising review: "I can’t take these off. Comfortable, great tread. Being in the house all day with coronavirus quarantine these are my go-to footwear every day." —Denise M. Burns
Get a set of two from Amazon for $14.99 (available in five color combinations).
Promising review: "Quarantine made me do it but I’m not sorry. Don’t bother buying the expensive name brand Orbeez — these are essentially the same and work great. My kids LOVE these! A million uses and great for all ages of kids (except for babies). We have filled up a huge bin and used cups to scoop and play. We have put them in the water table outside. We have used a funnel to fill up balloons and make homemade squishy stress balls. We have made foot spas. We have talked about filling a baby wading pool and lounging, but I’m not willing to buy enough. 😂TIPS — a small amount of these goes a LONG way. About half the beads in this container will fill up half of a Rubbermaid garage storage tub. Just pour them into your container with a large amount of water and wait, wait, wait. Did I mention WAIT — It will take ONE TO TWO DAYS for them to fully expand, so plan ahead!!! We’ve gotten hours of fun and I’ve also heard they’re good for gardens, so you can dispose of them there when you’re done (though you might want to do your own research on that one!)" —Deeber
Get a set of 50,000 from Amazon for $8.99.
I own these, which is why I can very confidently vouch for the "wedgie-proof"-ness of them. They are snug and comfy and truly don't budge, even though I am a very sqiurm-y and change positions on the couch every eight minutes. These are also phenomenal for running and at-home workouts, if you're looking for undies that will stay in place for those, too! The lining is thin enough that you can barely see them under leggings. We are 6+ months into the pandemic now and these are still my most worth-it purchase yet.
Promising review: "They look so huge and unattractive but my goodness are they comfortable. After I got over the fact I’m at the age now where I feel comfortable buying huge granny panties I put them on and all that changed sis. These are the most comfortable underwear my big booty has ever been in. They come up to the belly button and do not feel tight around the band or in between my legs. These are perfect for period panties or if you’re just wanting comfort while sitting at home during COVID-19. Once you stop feeling bad about being in granny panties your mind and body will be freed. Just put them on and relax. 😂 They are really comfortable and freeing. The material is incredible." —breeze
Get a set of five from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in seven color combos and sizes S-5XL).
I ordered two packs of these on a whim, and WOW, do I love them. Despite the shipping time they actually arrived in two days, and I think they're my favorite running mask so far. The material is protective but lightweight, with sort of a wetsuit feel. It stays locked in place while I'm running, even though I sweat buckets in the heat. The seams are so subtle that they don't irritate my face. Also, I feel really cool wearing them, which is saying something, because I am the least cool person I know. Note: I got the M/L size and tied the elastic straps for a tighter fit; XS/S seems more geared at kids and people with smaller faces.
Promising review: "This is an awesome workout mask!! Very breathable material with a pocket for adding a filter. By far the best fitness mask I’ve purchased so far. I highly recommend purchasing this for serious fitness advocates." —DAKOTA86SW
Type Of Fit: Elastic ear straps
Pocket For Filter: Yes
Fabric Type: Recycled Polyester & Elastane
Shipping Time: Expected to ship in 6-7 business days
Get a set of three from Reebok for $30.
Promising review: "So glad I bought this before the coronavirus made us all stay at home! It's so soft and comfortable that I rarely take it off now. It's my new BFF that doesn't have to stay 6 feet away! Forget the toilet-paper hoarding — The Comfy is the best quarantine must-have! My favorite time to wear it is straight out of the dryer on a cold morning! Thank me later." —JB
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in 10 styles and two sizes).
Promising review: "I love using Dr. Teal's for all my Epsom bubble bath needs. The eucalyptus spearmint scent is amazing! It's very soothing. I love that I can buy this from Amazon for the same price as big box stores without having to leave the house. In this pandemic, I'll take all the convenience I can get." —Janine
Get it from Amazon for $12.65 (available in four scents).
It comes with eight different light modes, including a *twinkle* mode, with a controller attached to the lights so you can easily switch between them.
Promising review: "OK, so it's quarantine time. Life is a bit grim. You want a little bit more light in your sphere, so you see these, and you think, maybe. Well, I'm here to turn your 'maybe' into a 'yes.' Not only do these lights add a bit more illumination to a bedroom that's quite dark, but they're just so magical and fairy-like. They infuse a little bit of joy into my world that I really appreciate. I have beams going across my ceiling, so I ended up stringing them across the whole room. I also appreciate that the remote (which is another warning part of the actual strand of lights) has various settings depending on your mood. I usually opt for the stable one, but these offer several modes. ENJOY!" —Tess
Get them from Amazon for $17.99.
Promising review: "I ordered these pillowcases so that way I had something that was good for my hair and my skin especially since I'm gonna be home so much during COVID-19, and I have found them to be you really cozy and comfortable. I was able to get to different color sets so they match all of my different sheets. I think they fit my pillows really well and I'm very happy with them." —Jazzmin Bonner
Get a set of two from Amazon for $9.99 (available in seven colors and three sizes).
Promising review: "I was very slow to the e-reader game; I am a voracious reader and thought I would not want to read from a screen, since I do that all day at my job. I purchased one after four weeks of 'stay home stay safe,' and had read everything in the house multiple times. The library has been closed for six weeks. I LOVE THIS THING. With a few customizations of layout and font, I may as well be reading from a book. With the Kindle Unlimited, I can choose from soooooo many books. I’ve had this thing for three days and I’ve read five books. Can’t believe I didn’t get one years ago." —Jess Mo
Read BuzzFeed's closer look at the Kindle Paperwhite for more deets!
Get it from Amazon for $129.99.
It only weighs 2 pounds and fits neatly into a bag when you let the air back out of it, and once it's inflated, it has a head rest and a side pocket for stashing things like glasses and your phone. Perhaps most importantly for larger fams — it comes in a *ton* of different colors, so everyone will always know which one is "theirs."
Promising review: "We were wonderfully surprised how comfortable and easy to inflate these chairs were. After buying the first one and having our kids fight over it, we decided to go back and buy three more, so everyone in the family could lounge in comfort. They fold up small enough to where you can comfortably carry all four in a small shopping bag or tote. They can be inflated by just holding them in the direction of the wind on a brisk day or by running around in a big circle on a calm day. They have been a lifesaver during the stay at home/quarantine period this spring. We haven't tried them on water yet, but they claim to function as rafts as well. We're looking forward to using them during our next beach trip." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $37.98+ (available in 14 colors).
Promising review: "This came in perfect use when we were quarantined!! We tried different recipes. The five kids ages 1-20 and even the two adults in the house were super excited!!! So easy to use and to clean. Everyone had 'Just one more' until we were stuffed!!!" —Pen Name
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
The tent comes in twin, full, and queen sizes — including one adapted for bunk beds and dorms — and has two zippered exits at the side and bottom. It also features privacy panels that lift up and down, and pockets on the inside for stashing things like flashlights, books, and snacks. It can be used with or without a mattress, is super lightweight, and designed to fold small for easy storage.
Promising review: "During the quarantine, it's really good to have something that can bring a bit of that outdoors fun into the kiddos' lives! My child loves to spend some nights in the sibling's room and they cannot agree on when to turn off lights. This tent became a great solution for this. It's made of a soft cloth material and has different kinds of options of which part of the tent to open up. There's even a little pouch you can hang up a pair of glasses or a book. A loop in the ceiling allows one to put a little light for nighttime reading." —ChickNorris
Get it from Amazon for $94.99+ (available in four sizes and four colors).
It has three speeds to choose from and also lights up, making you more visible at night. Reviewers note that you should definitely put your hair in a ponytail (but that it's easy to unsnag if it gets caught).
Promising review: "I went to Florida on a work trip to review the new safety guidelines at Disney and Universal Studios. I purchased this exact brand for my family, and other coworkers chose very similar-looking products but not from the same manufacturer. Mine lasted all day at the theme parks, while my coworker's died pretty quickly. This made wearing a mask very bearable in the Florida heat. I bought several other best selling self-cooling items, and this one was by far the only one worth any money. I thought it would be a comical purchase, but it ended up being a lifesaver. I am adding it to my 'must-have' list for hot vacations." —Jay
Get it from Amazon for $10.99 (available in two colors).
All you have to do is add generic kernels + whatever oils or butters you feel in your heart, and you'll be raring to go.
Promising review: "Looks weird, feels even weirder. But can it make popcorn? Oh, my, YES! With everyone hunkering in place because of COVID-19, we really need home movie night — complete with popcorn and refreshments! And this little popcorn maker helps to make it so very pleasant." —Edward S.
Psst — if you're looking for way to add some pizzazz to your snack, check out BuzzFeed's ideas for flavoring popcorn!
Get it from Amazon for $15.90 (available in 16 other colors).
Grandma Be Wildin' is an California-based Etsy shop established in 2020 that specializes in DIY meme-based cross stitches and vintage style pieces.
Each set includes instructions, a stitch pattern, embroidery floss in nine colors, the embroidery hoop and cloth, and a needle.
Promising review: "LOVED this little stitch!! So cute and fun and it has been a great way to pass the time during this quarantine. Perfect for beginners." —Cindie Ellis
Get it from Grandma Be Wildin' on Etsy for $24.77.
You can use this with K-Cups or normal ground coffee, and even select the strength of the coffee. It also comes with auto-shutoff and self-cleaning abilities, so you can play barista without half the hassle.
Promising review: "This is my first coffee machine bought for myself during the lockdown. This is a cool one, which brews quickly under five mins and easy to clean. I used it with the Dunkin Donuts ground coffee and it tastes as good as brought from a Dunkin coffee shop. Good thing is, it can be used with K-Cup pods as well, but I have yet to use with K-Cup pods." —Dinesh
Get it from Amazon for $59.59.
Promising review: "I am currently working from home and I make tea at every hour of every day. I used to own a Mr. Coffee and had lost it during transition of moving so I HAD to get another one. I’m so glad that I did because now my tea stays warm throughout work. There is no adjustment to high and low but I prefer things simple. You just switch it on and it stays on. The plate gets pretty hot which makes my cup hot at the bottom. No issue for me because I don’t have children. I prefer warm tea over piping hot or freezing cold. This little device is my best friend and it’s great. I would definitely recommend this to anyone that loves a 'just right' cup of anything." —Cecy R.
Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
This pad has three different heat settings and an auto-shut off for safety, *plus* is totally machine washable.
Promising review: "Bought this heating pad to help with lower back pain I’d been experiencing since I began working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. My home office chair was not built for all day consecutive use. This heat pad was the perfect solution, it’s nicely padded, heats up quickly and I highly recommend for any aches and pains. Great purchase!" —Patti Cramer
Get it from Amazon for $36.17.
Y'all, the elastic on these is firm without digging into you at all, the pockets are like, OCEAN deep, and these come in so many colors that I genuinely had to sit on my hands not to order 10 more pairs after I got my first. FWIW, also love these for working out when I'm on my period, since they're juuust the right amount lightly compressive that I don't worry about leaks.
Promising review: "I love these shorts. They are my stay-at-home everything shorts right now. They are comfortable and soft, being cotton spandex not Lycra spandex. They still have decent hold but not compression. The side pockets are perfect for my phone." —Tara C.
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 15 styles and sizes XS-3XL).
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