It’s almost too obvious to list Feals first -- it’s been majorly helping me function (dare I say thrive) in this alternate universe we find ourselves living in. 2020 was, to say the least, crazy, and 2021 is starting to fill in last year’s shoes. While the news cycle has long been a stress-inducing catalyst, the past 12 months have just been different. Anxiety and Depression Association of America found that over 30 percent of adults will experience some form of anxiety at some point in their life. And who knows what that number is at this point in time.Enter, Feals. Feals’ premium hemp oil products lifted pressure and anxiety of ongoing chaos in the world while simultaneously amplifying my focus. In a sea of DTC-CBD brands, Feals stands out for the strength, quality and purity of its ingredients. Every batch is tested by an independent third party, ensuring consistency every time.
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Our Place’s Always Pan, a multi-functional stovetop system that replaces the clutter of a 16-piece cookware set (capable of doing it all with one cohesive design), is an irrefutable essential of this year. We’re all spending much more time in the kitchen than ever before. The Always Pan has not only made months of cooking (and cleaning, thanks to its non-stick, ceramic-coated surface) feel like a breeze, but it also brings a little joy to my stovetop thanks to its chic design and colorways. Instead of dreading my time in the kitchen, I look forward to it, knowing that I can easily execute whatever recipe I choose with just one highly effective (and beautiful) tool.
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If there’s one thing I’ve learned this year, it’s that working from home requires a very specific set of skills (read: wardrobe). While I quickly tired of head-to-toe sweatsuits, I discovered that a pair of high-quality, comfortable socks was a necessity. Comrad’s Compression Socks help to stimulate blood flow and boost energy levels throughout the day, making them a work-from-home essential. My Comrad Socks were a wardrobe upgrade I felt immediately -- one that I’ll bring with me into the new year, regardless of whether I’m working from home or on the go.
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Quarantine has encouraged us all to spend more time cooking and recreating our favorite meals at home; similarly, I found myself developing a greater sense of intention around my at-home cocktail hour. Haus’s low-alcohol aperitifs made in Sonoma County with real fruits, herbs, and botanicals entered my bar cart at just the right time. Upgrading my household’s aperitivo ritual, Haus’s delicious flavors make fantastic cocktails and stand-alone drinks; even better, their lower alcohol content and clean ingredients make me feel great, both through the night and the next morning. A better-for-you alcohol option that can make cocktails at home feel like a reason to celebrate? Sign me up.
A self-described “modern intimacy company,” Maude is a fan-favorite here at The Quality Edit. Maude’s line of products -- from body oils to bath salts, lubricants to candles -- is not only a game-changer for the potential monotony of romance in quarantine, but also spices up any solo spa night. We love their discrete and sleek packaging; sex, gender, and race-inclusivity; and authentic sex positivity. The versatility of each product makes any Maude purchase an essential upgrade to your at-home sexual health and wellness routine.
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Quarantine has grown our TQE at-home beauty arsenal at an unprecedented pace. Olive & June’s The Mani System equips you with a full set of tools for the perfect at-home manicure, plus six long-lasting polishes of your choice. Don’t let this year ruin your cuticles -- set up the nail salon in your own bathroom. Bonus points for an unboxing experience that feels like a gift in and of itself. Read our review here to get all the details.
