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Smart Plugs

Honestly, everything in life needs to be controlled remotely. If I could push a button and make Rich bring me a sparkling water, I might. And I certainly know Colette would wire us both to do peekaboo on demand if she could. If you’re currently frustrated by appliances (perhaps at your parents house where they haven’t made any upgrades in awhile), these lil guys allow you to remotely work any appliances that can be a pain to keep accessing via on/off switch all the time.
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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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Vanity Planet Exfora

Recently, my skin has been looking super dull. Chalk it up to a new environment, stress (obviously), and sleeping less given that, like so many others, I’m currently working full-time with no childcare. To remedy the situation, I finally ordered this microdermabrasion device after seeing others rave about it like crazy. Breaking news: they were right. It’s a personal microdermabrasion device (that’s on sale), and in four minutes a day, it exfoliates and removes impurities that cause all sorts of unwanted skin issues. It works incredibly well; I am so glad I listened to the rave reviews. If you’re someone…
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Online Workout Resources

If you’re hoping to mix up your online workout resources and options, you know… apart from just yelling out the window into the abyss, there are a few I’ve been rotating through that I’ve really enjoyed. There’s Obe, which offers daily, live, and on-demand workout classes in a really affordable setting. Mirror, which you guys have heard me rave about many times, which has made their digital classes available whether you have the actual Mirror or not (I’ve been doing them on my phone through their app). Sweat, a resource for virtual personal training sessions (yay, real humans!). And Melissa…
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Phone Holder + Lighting For Video Conferencing

As many of us adjust to a new work-from-home reality, it’s important to implement smart strategies for keeping communication productive. Two items that are worth taking a look at are this snakelike holder and ring light and this tripod and ring light to be able to hold video meetings and conferences hands-free and in proper lighting. The natural light near my desk is suboptimal, and I’d like it if people I’m communicating with could… you know, see me. Yes, this setup is also great for social media videos, live Instagrams, and the like, but for meetings purposes this is also…
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Kindle Oasis

In this week’s episode of “I’m turning into my mother,” I have to say that I am truly madly deeply LIVING FOR my new Kindle Oasis. First of all, this reader is waterproof. Did you hear me?! Get in the tub and read stress-free, people! Beyond that, it can sync and seamlessly move between Audible audiobook listening and Kindle reading and will keep your place wherever you are. This means I can listen to my book when I need to be hands-free, then when transitioning back to reading in bed later at night, the Kindle takes me right to the…
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Visual Timer

Hey, setting timers are cool, but have you ever tried actually knowing how much time is left on them?? As much as I love screaming “Alexa, how much time is left?” at a robot in my kitchen 14 times a day, I think this visual timer is a much more elegant solution. It shows you exactly how much time remains via a red visual dial, so that you can figure out exactly how long you have until you can enjoy whichever Home Chef meal is currently in your oven, and whether or not you have time to sneak in some…
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Massage Gun

First of all, I honestly can’t remember the last time I saw a full five-star rating for ANYTHING, but to add to the magnitude of this product’s success, there are over two thousand reviews that feel this way. The Massage Gun is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a quiet, adjustable, lightweight, and rechargeable percussion massage tool that relieves muscle tension. It comes with different attachments for different parts of the body, and honestly if you’ve ever felt soreness post-workout (or literally any other time) your life is about to change. Between all the unfortunate sitting we do at our…
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Posture Corrector

Desklife is out to get us, and we all need better posture. I’ve mentioned the Upright Go before, and I love it, but if you don’t want to get another gadget, I recently stumbled upon this posture-correcting brace, and its jaw-dropping Amazon ratings are all the marketing it needs.
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Bose Sunglass Headphones

We are officially living in the future. These Sunglass Headphones by Bose let you listen to music via your sunglasses without having to stick anything in your ears or squint from sun brightness. Their open-ear audio allows you to stay aware of your surroundings, while enjoying your music, and according to reviewers, you don’t sacrifice sound quality. They come in three fantastic unisex sunglass styles and I’m dying to try them. I am all for accessory and gadget consolidation and can’t wait to see what’s next…
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