5 things that make life easier in quarantine

At this point, you may feel that staying inside—and all the things that go along with it, like vacuuming the crumbs from bread-baking experiments and enduring those seemingly endless video calls—is getting a little old.

But staying inside is a necessity. So what is there to do? Right now, you might as well make everything you have to do more enjoyable, from eating well to getting sufficient sleep.

Here are some of our favorite things that make day-to-day life a little more pleasant when your days seem to blend together.

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If the idea of putting on a pair of jeans these days makes you shudder, we get it. If there were ever a time to wear your softest, most comfortable clothing, this is it. But if you’re like us, you might be finding that the number of sweatpants or cozy socks you have at home simply isn’t cutting it at this point and that it’s time to add a few extra pairs to the repertoire. Once featured on Oprah’s favorite things list, it’s no surprise why Barefoot Dreams, a Los Angeles-based label, has profound cult-following from around the world from matching sweat sets to closet staples made from their iconic CozyChic fabrics to tons of chic pajamas you might take them out for a spin outside the house (once we’re allowed).

Cliffside Wrap - it’s actually a buttery comfortable blanket disguised as clothing.

Santa Monica Cardigan - from video meetings to grocery runs to future plane rides and road trips, this is the ultimate essential cardigan—and that’s no exaggeration.

Namaste Lounge Set - made from milk-like jersey so you can look put-together for team calls without compromising comfort.

CozyChic Adult Robe - few things are better than waking up and starting your day with this robe, and slipping into it at the end of the day.

Ribbed Socks - fuzzy socks aren’t just for the holidays and this pair feels like a warm hug for your feet all-year round.

Ribbed Throw - is there anything better than lighting a scented candle, curling up on the couch with this super soft throw blanket, and turning on a feel-good movie?

GET COZY

Even with unprecedented amounts of alone time, it can feel like everything is competing for your attention. Which is why quarantine is making us reach for easy snacks that don’t require any prep or effort other than an appetite for it. And if we’re being honest, that’s nonstop. This nut butter and fruit spread combo was created by a nutritionist and comes in a convenient on-the-go pack so you don’t have to think about whether your peanut butter serving is outweighing your jelly serving. Breakfast is a highlight in our household and there’s no easier (and tastier way) to start our day than with a bowl of warm oatmeal and a packet of Split Nutrition for a peanut butter and jelly oatmeal to fuel even our craziest work days.

SNACK UP

The weighted blanket is single-handedly one of the greatest things to enter our lives in quarantine. Quility Blankets use the power of "deep touch pressure stimulation" to simulate the feeling of being held (like a hug). This increases serotonin and melatonin, the hormones responsible for relaxation, and decreases cortisol, the hormone responsible for stress. Since using the blanket we’ve fallen asleep faster and seem to experience deeper, more restful sleep.

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Life has never been worse. But our skin has never looked better. That’s largely in part to now having the time to incorporate this game-changing beauty tool from Skin Inc., which replicates an LED treatment you would otherwise have at a high-end spa from your couch. The Optimizer Voyager Tri-Light device emits five different LED lights depending on what your skin needs. And even if your skin is looking its best, using the device on a regularly basis helps enhance the efficacy and absorption of all the skin care products you’ve been stocking up on since we’ve been sheltering at home.

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