10 Things You Didn’t Know You Needed Until Quarantining

Staying at home is the one thing we can all do to keep one another safe and flatten the curve.  It’s so important to oblige.  While we stay at home for days on end though, I think we are all finding that we may need things that we didn’t consider before.  Whether you are working from home or not, here are 10 things you didn’t know you needed until quarantining during the corona virus!

  1. Noise canceling wireless earphones.  Spending 24/7 with others means that there will inevitably be times when you want to shut them out.  It’s especially true in big cities like Manhattan where space is a premium and an entire family may be shuttered in a claustrophobic apartment with no patio, no balcony, and nowhere to hide and simply get some silence.  Whether you’re working and need concentrate or whether you just want to tune out your kids, these noise canceling wireless headphones are just as good as the more expensive Bose ones and will also double as your child’s zoom class earphones!  Win Win!  We have these and love traveling with them too.
    ipad, best amazon buysHighly recommend! Super comfortable even for a kid to wear, 40 Hours of play time, and 90% noise reduction while you listen to what you need to focus on.  With over 3000 reviews and still a 4.5 star Amazon rating, you know you can’t go wrong.  For the entire zoom set up that my daughter is modeling here, click the below Amazon pics for her super-sized ipad, and indestructible ipad cover.<
  2. Laptop desk.  Work from home?  Some of you may not have an official office, and some of you may just prefer to type from bed.  You’ll need a laptop desk to reduce neck strain, prevent your laptop from overheating and type in an ergonomic fashion.  Plus you can use them for breakfast in bed!  You just have to get someone to cook you breakfast in bed.  BONUS – your kids will love them for homework use and coloring from their beds.  Here are some options that I recommend.
  3. Airpods.  Having hanging wires dangling from your ears is so 2019.  With all the work you’re doing from home, and with all the podcasts, and audio books that I know you’re listening to while locked at home, it’s time to treat yourself to an upgrade.  They’re on sale now for $139.  Click the pic here.
  4. Google nest wifi.  Slowwww internet bringing you down?  Don’t waste another minute.  The last thing you need is to waste time on something so simple yet annoyingly frustrating.  Make everyone’s life easier at home with Google nest wifi which provides top speeds, range and doubles as a google assistant!!  Don’t we all need an assistant right now?</li>
  5. Wireless printer scanner all in one.  Everything from work documents and contracts to school assignments and coloring sheets are needing printing at home not to mention all the things needing to be scanned and emailed back.  Your old printer isn’t cutting it anymore.  Don’t stress, now there are amazing wireless options that have everything you need plus a copier too.  Mom tip, copy your kid’s favorite coloring pages before starting them!
  6. Wine of the month.  It’s wine o’clock somewhere and under these quarantine conditions, it’s officially OK for you to drink at ANY hour.  There I said it.  Now go for it and sign up for this wine of the month club cuz it’s an amazing deal and such a fun way to try out new wines!  Mother’s day is coming up. Forget the flowers.  Send this instead.  You can bet she needs it more.  Try this one.  You’ll save 62% and it was voted the best wine subscription club by wineclubservices.comwine club
  7. Blue light glasses.  I have 20/20 vision so have never had to wear glasses but I’m looking smarter these days because I just invested in a pair – blue light glasses that is.
    blue light glassesLet’s face it, under lockdown, we’ve all increased our screen time whether it be on our smartphones, ipads or computers.  You wouldn’t believe how many hours I’ve logged in on TikTok…er I mean on work emails.  My eyes started to hurt at the end of the day and I was experiencing mild headaches!  I didn’t know why until I started reading up on the effects of all this screen time.  This set that we have is just around $20 for 2 pairs.  Share it with someone you love or simply enjoy having a couple styles to switch out between.  And then go back to logging in unlimited hours in front of your phone cuz well, it’s a lockdown.. F the rules.  Click pics below for the ladies, kids, and men’s Amazon options.  I know your whole family is in front of the screens.
  8. hair clippers & scissors. Before we all start looking like cousin It, we better order some hair cutting tools because we are all going to have to learn to cut that hair.  I’ve learned from cutting my daughter’s hair all her life that the right scissors make all the difference.  Don’t even attempt to do it with your average paper-cutting pair.  You will just waste time, and be unable to get a crisp cut.  Click the pic below to check out these best selling scissors with almost 5,600 4.5 star reviews.  I’m also investing in this highly rated hair cordless clipper set for men and can’t wait to try out crazy hairstyles on my unwitting, desperate husband.  If he keeps annoying me during this lockdown, I may get him back by giving him a surprise mohawk or mullet…
  9. Coffee machine and milk frother.  We all need to limit our trips outdoors.  So even if your local Starbucks is serving up mobile orders or drive – throughs, it’s time to invest in a coffee maker, milk frother and the works or upgrade what you already have! Coffee WILL fuel you through this quarantine and it’s the morning routine you know you can’t live without. So think about adding on to your current coffee situation and DIY your favorite concoction at home.  I’ve listed below our white Keurig which perfectly matches our modern decor and milk frother you need to elevate your caffeine as well as another more affordable, best-seller with 2 serving options!
  10. Workout buys.  If you don’t want to gain the covid 19 (pounds), you’ll need to exercise at home.  Sad but true.  If you haven’t already, invest in your health and motivate yourself with a cute new workout outfit that can double as at-home athleisure.  Fashion always motivates me.  You’ll be looking cute, comfy and fit in no time. Ok maybe not necessarily fit (I know you’re all snacking) but you’ll definitely look cute and comfy. And that’s something!!  Below is Amazon’s editorial team’s top pick for best home gym, best bang for your buck, and Lulu Lemon dupe leggings so good that CNN wrote an article about them! Click on pics for the Amazon buys.

There you go!  Now treat yourself.  Life has been hard.  And you deserve this.  Add to cart and thank me later.

 

Click here for my top tips on staying sane during the corona virus pandemic.

Click here to read how I started the rainbow trend during quarantine through Instagram.

Gift Guide For the Major Minifashionista On Your Nice List

Have a major minifashionista on your nice list??  What do you get for the girly girl who loves fashion and has an eye for style?  If you’re wondering that this holiday season, you’ve come to the right spot!  ‘Cuz boy do I have great ideas for you!  Here is my gift guide for those good girls on your list!

NM Kids Boutique

This online boutique and IG shop is one of my secret go-tos for kids’ designer dupes and couture – like fashions.  And now it can be your favorite shop for all the latest trends too!  You’ll be delighted to know that they have everything from sunglasses, to swimsuits and sandals.  Here are a couple outfits that I styled using items straight from their store.  Which one do you like most?

designer girls' clothes, minifashionista, where to buy gucci dupes, fendi dupes

If you follow us on Instagram, you know we own and have styled the red sunnies and pink dress below.  Can you believe the dress tag actually says, Gucci?  And it’s only $29.99.  What a steal! Such great quality too!

Kidpik is the perfect gift that keeps on giving!  With monthly subscriptions based on the child’s style preferences, your opinionated minifashionista will receive a head-to-toe, mix-&-match, fully coordinated outfit based on the style survey she answers! Pick the 4, 6, or 12 week frequency option and only keep items you love (returns / exchanges are free and easy).  See here for more details!

girls subscription box, subscription boxes, minifashionista gifts, gifts for minifasthionista, gifts for girls

Bixbee – Why have a boring backpack when you can have a Bixbee backpack?  For the girl who enjoys standing out and being the envy of all, these backpacks are to die for!  I don’t know about your minifashionista but mine is obsessed with PINK so I’ve rounded up the most dazzling options for your pink-loving diva!

bixbee, bixbee backpacks, best backpacks, backpacks for girls, unicon backpack

See what I mean?  Darling details, right?  Glitter!  Unicorns!  3D detailing with wings, ears and horns that pop up out?? YES!!  And for those that already have a school backpack still in good shape, get them an upgraded duffle bag for all their dance, sport and slumber party needs!  Or get one to store all of the many doll clothes that I’m sure your fashionista has collected.  Check out these adorable options!

glitter bag, glitter duffle bag, duffle bag, dance bag, gift guide for girls

The best part is that not only are these stand out designer bags, they are durable, reliable and ergonomic too.  Their patented, horizontal backpacks for instance are designed to carry weight (as recommended by experts) at the waist level.  Check out the site for sizing options ranging for those fit for a toddler all the way up to high school.  Additionally, you can feel good about purchasing from this brand because for every backpack sold, they donate a backpack filled with school supplies to a child in need!!

Shop Kids Shoes If you’re like most moms, you hardly have time to leisurely shop through actual stores and who wants to do that with baby in tow anyways?  It’s much easier and way more efficient to quickly do your search online.  That’s why I turn to Shop Kids Shoes for shoe needs.  They feature lots of name brands and I always fall in love with more than I intended to shop for!  Here are some of my current favorites.  Which one do you love??

best girls' shoes, gift guide for girls, minifashionista gift guide, glitter shoes for girls

And for the girl who goes gaga for glitter, see the below options!! 

Follow us on Instagram and you’ll see more kids shoes from this site styled from brands like Katy Perry, Michael Kors, Sam Edelman, and Badgley Mischka!

 

Build A Bear (rainbow)rainbow build a bear, what to buy a 3 year old girl, what to buy a 5 year old girl, girls' gift guide

I don’t know about your child, but mine is crazy for rainbow everything.  And she LOVES this dress up rainbow bear! The set comes with plush stuffing, a heart locket, a birth certificate, a fashion outfit, and lots of accessories to customize and build their own bear at home!  What a fun activity for girls 3 and over to add stuffing, write their wish and close it in the special heart locket that fits inside the fashionable, furry friend!  Girls have so much fun dressing this bear-y cute gift and even get to fill out an official birth certificate for it!  Remember Cabbage Patch dolls and the birth certificate craze?  yea.. this is the more cuddly and cute version! Click below to buy!

Hairdorables

best gifts for girls, holiday gift guide, best toys for girls, girls' toysYour minifashionista will fit right in with Noah and this “big hair don’t care” girl squad.  So 2018, this lineup is about a funny vlogger with a passion for hair-styling.  Yes, she is a YouTube star.  LOL  The story goes, while shooting her video, Noah fumbled over the words “hair” and “adorable,” accidentally coining the term hairdorable. #instafame!  This is THE surprise toy for girls!  Each package must be pulled and peeled to reveal a whopping 12 stylin’ surprises.

For your crafty or artsy fashionista, check out these fabulous finds!

gifts for a fashionista, gifts for a minifashionista, fashion crafts,

Klutz has the best assortment of activities for that girly girl on your gift list ranging from sewing crafts for all ages, to artsy books like the fingerprint fabulous one shown here where you can add sparkles to your thumbprint artwork, to lookbooks where you can live our your fashion designer dreams!  I seriously love them all!  And the mini-me inside me wants them for me, er, I mean Juliet! Parents always need a rainy day activity so stocking up on these always makes sense.  Plus they make for great silent travel items that don’t bother other passengers.  See the full assortment and purchase here!

What great finds, right?  And they’re all $100 and under!  There should be a lot to choose from and they’ve been kid-tested by a real major minifashionista.  You can’t go wrong with any of these fab finds!

 

Full Disclosure:

We received product to review during the research phase of this post.  As always, all opinions expressed are our own.

 

 

© 2024 Stylishly Stella