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There's no better time than now for rest and recuperation.
Read our full review of the Q&A a Day Journal!
Promising review: "I got this because I was considering starting a journal and wanted something simple to see how it went. I will have had this little book two years in November and after one year was complete, I discovered why it is so good.
The first year the questions are new — some are fun and frivolous and others really make you think. There are only four short lines to write your answer so there is no pressure to come up with an essay, but by the same token, you have to shorten what could be a long answer into something tight and to the point.
The second year can be an eye-opener when you read last year's answers and realize how much things, circumstances, or you yourself have changed — and how others have stayed exactly the same.
It's simple, short, and often fun, but it can bring back memories, good and bad, and it can certainly make you think." —BritGal
Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
It can be fastened on pretty much any kind of desk.
Promising review: "I am a gamer so I needed a good foot stool that doesn't dig into my legs and feet. Works perfectly." —Brandi Wooldridge
Get it from Amazon for $19.89 (available in two colors).
Promising review: "Every single night no matter how cool I kept my room I would wake up drenched in sweat. It would be so bad it would seem like I just took a shower.
I'm so glad to have found this pillow cause it works like a dream. When you lay your head on it it isn't cold to the touch but you can slowly feel the heat dissipating and spreading through out the pillow to keep you cool. The past three nights of having it have been the best and sweat-free nights I have had in a long time." —B. Kim
Get it from Amazon for $24.75.
Promising review: "These puzzles are so challenging, yet doable. You have to be patient with yourself and really massage your brain to come up with the correct words. A must-have if you enjoy the NYTimes puzzles but can't get past Wednesday puzzles." —Barbara Morris
Get it from Amazon for $10.79.
Promising review: "Wife absolutely loves this eye mask! She has a condition which causes her eyes to swell. She used other gel-filled eye masks that go in the freezer, but they were always hard and uncomfortable. This mask doesn't put pressure on her eyelids and it stays cold from the freezer for quite a while. Not quite as long as gels, but is still soft enough to wear comfortably even when sleeping on side. She won't use any other eye masks now." —NorCalFox
Get it from Amazon for $13.54.
This sound machine has an actual fan inside so it won't produce any sound loops.
Promising review: "Living in a turn-of-the-century home on the east coast is fun, but you hear creaks and steps and noise from the neighborhood and more. This has really changed my life (and sleep).
This week, I packed Snooz in my backpack for an overnight business trip to NYC. Stayed at the Moxy in Times Square — nice little joint, but the street noise was a bit more than expected. (In fact, they leave little earplugs next to the bed). I thought, this is a perfect test!
This little guy smoothed out the city noise all night and I woke around 8 a.m. to my alarm — and only then did I notice some truck from the street beep beeping while backing up. The Snooz had muffled it enough that I didn't notice it while asleep (and only heard it faintly once awake).
Definitely worth it. Looking to get a couple more for the house/office." —Matt Smedley
Get it from Amazon for $79.99 (available in two colors).
You can stream movies, TV shows, and original programming from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and 20th Century Fox.
Get it for $6.99/month or $69.99/year ($5.83/month).
I recently treated myself to a pair of these and they are the SOFTEST slippers I've ever had the pleasure of wearing — I never want to take them off. They also look much more expensive than they are. If you don't want to splurge on Ugg slippers or just prefer a vegan slipper option, I highly recommend these as an alternative.
Promising review: "My feet are always cold in the winter and these fur-lined slippers are heavenly. The lining is so soft and warm, and the slipper material is a beautiful suede-like material. They are well-made with quality stitching. I like the rubber soles so they will last longer and I can wear them outside to get my mail." —O'Hara Family
Get them from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in women's sizes 7–11 and three colors).
Read our full review of Dermal Korea Collagen Essence facial masks!
Here's an excerpt: "They're just so relaxing to use! Between balancing work and a social life, having an veryyyy long commute, and spending weekends running errands, I've truly come to love the half hour I can spend relaxing with my face mask on a Sunday night." —Samantha Wieder
Get a 16-pack from Amazon for $9.99.
Read our review of the Sleep Pod (#10 on the list)!
Here's an excerpt: "The fabric is breathable and so lightweight I can comfortably use it in the summer and I can throw it in my tote bag on vacations. I feel calm and comforted every time I get in. I've used it while napping, while trying to calm down before going to bed at night, and while sitting on the sofa/needing some extra stress relief when binge-watching Chernobyl got too stressful. I can't rave enough about this thing, but I'll certainly keep trying!" —Mal Mower
Get it from Hatch Sleep for $99.99 (available in two sizes).
It comes with reference pages with Bob's original works as well.
Promising review: "Great pictures and quotes from Bob. Pictures are not so complex that they take an eternity to finish; they’re just right. I bought two more as gifts, and the recipients really enjoyed them as well and say their friends also want one." —Reviewer
Get it from Amazon for $10.19.
This lamp can be dimmed as well.
Promising review: "I love this look! It’s better to have the rocks in glass than the traditional salt lamp. The traditional rock lamps flake salt off and the rocks, being in glass, leave no mess on the table." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
Microwave it to keep you warm or even freeze it to cool you off. It's filled with natural buckwheat grains and lavender.
Promising review: "I got this for my period cramps and wow this was life changing. Worth it. Love that it’s effective and cute so it serves as decoration when I’m not using it." —shelly2000
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $29.
Promising review: "I have been using the set for a month or so, and it is fantastic. I've made it a part of my night time skin routine. I like how this is a set with a gua sha and a roller. I feel each has its own benefit. I like using gua sha on my face and jawline, and the roller on my forehead and eye area. I don't know if rose quartz really help with anti-aging, but it definitely is a good and relaxing way to end the day." —Vix
Get it from Amazon for $23.99.
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