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Greetabl

I love finding new, easy ways to connect (safely!) with the people we love, even when we’re at such a great distance apart. Greetabl is one extremely cute way to do that. Greetabl gifts are small, personalized gifts you send to the people you love, wrapped in a customized collage of photos and messages from you. If you’re feeling distant, sending cards, letters, or something sweet like Greetabl via snail mail really helps.
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Elemis x Olivia Rubin

This is the collaboration of dreams. Olivia Rubin, for those unfamiliar, is a London-based designer who creates some of the most stunning, mood-lifting rainbow pieces. Now, she has teamed up with one of my favorite skincare brands, Elemis, to create this set which is providing an enormous boost to my quarantine self-care situation. The set includes a ton of beloved Elemis products in a gorgeous rainbow bag designed by Olivia… for a discount. It makes an excellent gift, but you also have full permission to simply buy this for yourself. I certainly did…
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Picnic Set

I love the idea of picnicking in the backyard or whenever possible from a safe distance in the park. When it happens, why not have a really impressive picnic setup? I love this adorable basket, and this wine set for lovely outdoor days, and have given both of these sets as gifts in the past, which always seem to be a hit. If you’re scrambling for something for Mother’s Day, definitely check them out.
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Eberjey Pajamas

Eberjey is the gold standard when it comes to sleepytime clothes. These are my favorite, and several of the colors are on sale! I should note that they’re very similar to Nordstrom’s version which I’ve shared many times in the past and still love. The Eberjey versions are a little pricier, but that’s because they’re higher quality, and will wash/wear better over time. When I can (i.e. right now) I get the Eberjey set on sale. Truly some of the best-quality sleepwear you can buy.
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Uniqlo Relaxed Ankle Pants

Much of quarantine is being spent in search of clothes that are maybe not quite real clothes but are also not pajamas. It’s a genre. These pants from Uniqlo (a true hero of both your closet and your wallet) and have a loose fit, an elastic waistband, and some epic pockets happening. They’re so comfy for at-home wear, but still qualify as outside-pants, should the need arise. They come in two gorgeous denim washes along with white, black and cream and did I mention they have an elastic waistband? Oh, and they’re also $29 right now. [Insert all of the…
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DefenderPad

We’re all spending a lot more time around our tech lately, and it’s always a good idea to protect yourself yourself against radiation if you tend to use your laptop on your actual lap. This guy uses multiple layers of shielding to block up to 99% of your laptop’s EMF & 5G radiation, while also greatly reducing heat so you don’t like… roast your legs. If you really want to ace that whole “couch productivity” situation, you can pair it with the memory foam cushion that the pad fits into.
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Headbands

Does it count as doing your hair? Sure! Whether you’re styling your hair with a headband because it’s easy, or because it conveniently hides your grown-out roots, headbands are the hair heroes of the season. The season that may never end. I love this option for spring because, you know, I’ll work gingham into the conversation at any opportunity, but if you really need to hide roots right now, scroll through the headband section of Etsy—so many options! I’m ordering this floral cutie.
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Ann Taylor Flats

While I fully acknowledge that I may not be able to wear these flats in public until the year 2038, I simply don’t care because they are the cutest (I ordered them in black), and so comfortable. I mean, I might put them on, sit on the couch, and just stare at my feet. That’s what passes for an activity these days around here. In all seriousness, even if I can’t wear them until late summer or next spring, they’re the kind of cute, timeless purchase I feel really good about, especially at these prices.
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Espresso Chocolate Chips

Um… chocolate chips come in FLAVORS?! I had no idea that Nestle Tollhouse covered such ground with their options but recently discovered that their lineup includes sea salt caramel, milk chocolate & peanut butter, and dark chocolate, to name a few! I am currently hooked on the espresso flavor and I’m going to use them to make these cookies, forthwith. I do not intend to share.
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New Random Questions While Distancing!

Bored? Quarantined? Addicted to your phone? All of the above? You may recall that I created the “Random Questions While Distancing Filter” on Instagram as a fun way to connect and pass time while social distancing. In honor of this little filter reaching over 100 million impressions, I recently released an update to it, containing 70 additional questions designed to occupy your time and mind during these quiet days at home. Play with friends, from a safe distance. Go check it out in my IG highlights for details on how to play and make sure to tag me when you use…
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