This week is my 6th week of not leaving my apartment. Quarantine feels slow, but the days go by quickly. Does this make sense? I have shifted from attending my college courses in person to online (like many of my readers) and my husband is now working from home. So, our day to day life is looking a little different. Over the last couple of weeks, I have compiled my list of ‘Quarantine Essentials.’ These are items that have simplified my days and brought me joy. I want to share these items with you and I would love to hear the items or services that are benefitting you during this time!
- Kindle Paperwhite
I have written about my love for my Kindle Paperwhite before, but my love for it has only grown during quarantine. I have found a few Instagram bookclubs (such as @ashleybrookebookclub and #LMbookclub) and I can get the books downloaded immediately on my Kindle. I am currently alternating between Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies and Love and Gelato. I love that I am able to obtain new reads without going to a physical bookstore. I liked to read before quarantine, but now it’s a way to decompress during this ever-changing time.
I bought this t-shirt for my husband Brody from The Shop Forward and it arrived in the mail today. Brody loves watching Dr. Fauci’s briefings so I thought it was a fitting gift. Not only is the t-shirt relevant and comfortable, but the proceeds of the t-shirt sales are going towards, “delivering protective masks – along with exam gloves, isolations gowns, and other protective gear and essential items to healthcare organizations across the country in response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)” according to their website. I have purchased items from The Shop Forward before and I love the quality of their products and their mission as a business to support a variety of causes. It is a win-win purchase!
- Masks
We ordered masks from Stagger Lee Goods. I love that they are high quality material and washable. If we have to wear masks during this time- we wanted to be able to support a small business with our purchase. Another win! Need to take them where I can get them.
This is my favorite exercise video right now. I love that it is short, low-impact, and effective. I live in an apartment on the second floor, so I need no jumping exercises. This video consists of full body stretches which is particularly helpful now because I’m sitting more than normal. I love doing this a few times a week to move my body.
- An Airfryer
My mom gifted me an airfryer and I have used it everyday of this quarantine. I have been buying more frozen vegetables and pre-cooked meats and I love the way cooking them in the airfryer makes them taste and gives the food a crispy texture! It’s been fun experimenting with new recipes, such as this toasted ravioli with blush sauce. So. Good.
I hope everyone is staying safe and staying positive. Thank you for reading!
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I like that you are doing a variety of things to help keep your sanity during these trying times. Thank you providing the link to the yoga workout- reading that immediately piqued my interest. With my busy lifestyle, I need something quick, simple and easy! Hopefully it will bring me a little peace as I continue to work from home with my children. Stay well!
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Ooh I definitely relate with time being weird during quarantine. Every Thursday feels like a Friday and I could mistake a Wednesday for any day. Anyway, I appreciate the good read! I think we all have some things in our lives that make staying indoors a little more enjoyable. One of my quarantine essentials is Animal Crossing, which is a great game to play with online friends.
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I loved hearing about these essentials that are helping you get through this hard time! I’ve been wanting to get an air fryer for a while and I might have to buy one now!
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