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The CDC recommends that non-caregiver workers wear cloth face covers when going out in public to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but the Surgeon General urged the general public to stop buying PPE so that workers health are properly protected. A safe alternative? 100% cotton machine washable masks to protect yourself and your surroundings. You can make your own, but if you buy, make sure it's made of the right material and has adjustable features (like a metal piece on the nose) for the best possible fit.
HOME MANICURE KITS
Dip-Powder nail kit
If you mourn the loss of your regular trips to the nail salon, you are in good company. According to Google Trends, searches for "manicure kits" increased 250% in April. Although many of our favorite dip powder nail kits are sold online right now, this set of Lavender Violets is still in stock and comes with a base coat, top coat, activator and brush for the ultimate mani at home while you can don't reach your nail technician.
PAJAMAS
Recovery jogging pants
Comfortable pyjamas and cute loungewear are wardrobe staples right now are jeans?). This set of Under Armor is buttery, light and cute enough to wear to the grocery store or for a walk. They are GH's favourite publishers and readers for good reason.
In the absence of baseball, it seems indisputable that puzzles are the new favourite pastime of the United States: The search for puzzles for adults has increased by 500% since January, according to Google Trends. This 500 piece puzzle is a readers favourite and you can grab it now for delivery as soon as possible.
Washing your hands is the best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 germs, according to the CDC. But these 20 seconds of scrub more than a dozen times a day lead to dry, itchy skin and cracked knuckles. Excellent hand cream has never been more important. This economical choice of Eucerin 51% improvement in skin hydration in our Beauty Lab tests and hands stay hydrated with a combo of glycerin, urea and sunflower oil.
When the grocery store shelves are bare (and you may have more time on your hands than usual), it makes sense that everyone wants to make bread at home right now. The wrong side? Like the bread themselves, it is very difficult to find a bread maker online right now. While our most popular bread maker, the Zojirushi Virtuoso Plus bread maker, is sold pretty much everywhere, we like this Cuisinart choice for its vertical shape that doesn't take up a ton of counter space.
Air purifiers can help remove allergens like pollen, mites, and pet dander from the air in your home, so it's no surprise that we are seeing a spike in the popularity of the category by this moment. This Honeywell choice is HEPA certified to remove allergens from the air and claims to filter 99.97% of microscopic particles suspended in the air (including viruses).
BLUE GLASSES BLOCKING LIGHT
Nash Blue Light filter glasses
You are not alone if you feel like you are connecting Wayyy more screen time right now: readers are filling up on these blue light blocking glasses eliminate screen glare, combat headaches and eyestrain, and improve sleep. They are available over the counter, by prescription, and in reading so you can find the right lens for your needs and maintain your WFH productivity.
Netflix in bed marathons are what weekends are made of right now, so you want to make sure you love the sheets in which you are wrapped. These silky and smooth Brooklinen leaves grabbed the top spot when we tested the best sheets for their luxury feel and durability. Readers, testers and critics alike swear they are the best sheets in the world.
AIR FRYERS
If you (like me) miss fried bar food with the fiery passion of 1000 suns, don't worry: you haven't dedicated precious counter space to a device that only does fried chicken. This air fryer toaster combo is one of the best air fryers tested by our kitchen appliance lab, prepare the most crispy fried foods in the air as soon as possible while having the capacity to grill, bake and cook by convection. Readers love to cook with the handy appliance right now.
SEWING MACHINE
Whether it's because people are you are looking to make a DIY fabric face mask at home or you are keen to create and create with the extra time in the house, sewing machines are currently stealing (virtual) shelves. While it is certainly difficult to find our choices for the best sewing machines online, you can currently hang this sewing machine suitable for beginners at a reduced price now. The adjustable speed is useful for those just starting out, and there is a button to stop production if you make a mistake.
