Technology
30 ways to improve your social distancing, no matter who you are
It appears we’re going to be stuck longer than we anticipated. And you can either sit and sulk, watching the days pass by, or try your best to make the most of it. Whether you’re working non-stop or looking for ways to spend your time, here are 30 products on sale that you can use to improve your quarantine experience.
There’s something on this list for you, whether you’re a work-from-home-aholic, a clean freak, or an amateur Julia Child. And more than likely, it’s also on sale. Just choose your quarantine personality and go nuts.
For the day dreamer
Tree of Light: Wireless Charger, Bluetooth Speaker, and LED Lamp
Replace everything on your nightstand with this Tree of Light, which features a beautiful cherry wood shade, a built-in adjustable light with touch controls, an integrated charging pad for Qi-enabled devices, and a neodymium Bluetooth speaker for your tunes. It’s basically the ultimate mood setter. Get it on sale for $129.95 (usually $149.99).
Kooduu: 3-in-1 Designer Lamp, Speaker, and Cooler
Consider the Kooduu your vibe checker. It delivers the perfect lighting for any time of day while also streaming your tunes and housing and cooling your beer. Just turn it on, crack a brew, and pretend you’re in vacay mode. Grab one for $159.99.
Marshall® Acton II Wireless Smart Speaker
The Marshall® Acton II may be compact, but its sound is larger than life. You can close your eyes and pretend your favorite band didn’t cancel their upcoming summer tour thanks to its well-balanced, powerful audio. Even better, you can control it with your voice via Google Assistant or Amazon’s Alexa. Earning 4.6 out of 5 stars, the $219.99 price seems like a steal (usually $299.99).
For the HGTV fan
AXIS Gear: Smart Blinds Controller
Ever wish you had one of those smart houses that lets you open and close your blinds, shades, and curtains with your phone? No prob. The AXIS Gear Smart Blinds Controller provides an easy way to motorize your existing shades. In about two minutes, you can pair the device to the smartphone app and control your newly-smart blinds. Usually $249, you can get this innovative gadget for $199.99.
Improve the airflow in your house with this 16-inch fan with vintage vibes. It features three speeds, well-balanced impellers, full metal fans with die-cast parts, and hardwood tripod legs. Choose from a satin nickel or matte black finish and snag one for $359.95 (usually $449).
Bliss BB-1700 Bidet Toilet Seat
Upgrade your bathroom experience and save yourself from the toilet paper shortage with this bidet toilet attachment. It’s an easy DIY installation and features three washing modes, a heated seat, warm water flow, and more. It’s bliss for your bum. Get it for $579, discounted from the usual $649 price tag.
ZAJIA Touchless Infrared Faucet Sensor
Save water and energy, and keep your hands germ-free while using the sink by installing this simple sensor faucet attachment. It features bottom and side sensors, six adapters, and is super easy to setup. Oh, and a three-hour charge will last for up to six months. Save 13% and get one for $42.99.
For the WFH-er
Apple Magic Mouse 2 Bluetooth Rechargeable – Silver (Certified Refurbished)
This Bluetooth-connected, wireless mouse makes your MacBook and iMac setups more functional by helping you scroll and click easier and more efficiently than ever. This pre-owned, certified-refurbished one is just $54.99, 31% off retail value.
ModMic Business Attachable Noise-Cancelling Boom Microphone
This universally-compatible, detachable boom microphone connects to any set of headphones for all your business VoIP communication needs and blocks out background noise for a clear, crisp call experience. Save nearly 30% and get one for $34.99 and see for yourself why it earned a 4/5 star rating on PCMag.
Mountie Plus: Second Display Grip
Extra screen real estate is a game-changer when it comes to productivity, and when working from home, you could definitely use a boost. This grip is specially designed for attaching larger tablet screens to your laptop in order to create a makeshift multi-screen experience. It’s on sale for just $31.99, which is much cheaper than actually buying another screen.
ARMOR-X 2-in-1 Tablet Stand
You don’t realize how inconvenient holding a tablet or phone is until you do it all day long. This sturdy stand saves you from that struggle, working double duty to make your tablet or phone a hands-free device that can be mounted or attached anywhere. Simple, but necessary, this ARMOR-X Tablet Stand is just $29.95 on sale (usually $49.99).
SYFER: Complete Cybersecurity VPN Router
It looks like a typical internet router, but the Syfer actually acts as an all-in-one privacy solution for your entire household. It features an unlimited smart VPN router, next-gen smart firewall, and smart home and IoT protection, ensuring every connected device on your home network is secure and protected from cyber threats. No monthly subscription required. Save over 20% and get it for $152.99.
Alessi Pulcina 3-Cup Espresso Maker
Espresso is like a mega-hit of caffeine, which is the perfect pick-me-up during a long workday. This nuanced coffee maker features an optimized design to ensure your espresso tastes rich, smooth, and never excessively bitter. It brews three cups at once and costs just $49.99 (58% off the usual $120 price tag).
For the self-care junkie
Rejuven Mask Pro LED Light Therapy Mask
There are face masks and then there’s the Rejuven Mask Pro. It uses color wavelengths to increase collagen production, improve your skin’s overall texture, and curb breakouts within a week. In other words, it’s more effective than that pretty glitter mask from the drug store. Plus, of course, it’s reusable. Usually $129, you can get it on sale for $103.99.
Cushion Lab Ergonomic Lumbar Pillow
With 4.4/5 stars, this ergonomic lumbar pillow can help you improve your back pain and posture by offering full back support and pressure relief. The extra-dense memory foam makes it the perfect way to create a comfortable and healthy home office. Usually $45, you can save over 30% and get it for just $29.99.
UPRIGHT GO 2™: Perfect Your Posture Training Device
Good posture can improve your productivity, make you more presentable, and even boost your happiness. In other words, it’s the perfect self-care. This clever device clips to your back and alerts you when you slouch, helping you develop healthier habits when it comes to your posture. It’s on sale for just $89.99 (usually $99.95).
For the clean freak
Elicto ES-530 Electronic Cordless Spin Mop and Polisher
Combining three different elements to make your floor spotless by mopping, polishing, and scrubbing at once, the Elicto ES-530 is more effective and efficient than your average mop. Plus, it’s fully wireless, has two high-speed mop heads, and will work for at least 30 minutes before needing recharging. Use the coupon code ELICTO20P at checkout to get it for just $119.99.
Lazy Maid Quick-Mop Slippers: 3-Pack
Clean your floors while dancing, gliding, and just living your damn life by attaching these quick-mop slippers to the bottoms of your shoes. One size fits most and you can avoid dirty mops, heavy buckets, and having to bend or kneel on the floor. It’s cleaning, but more fun. Get a three-pack on sale for just $14.99 (usually $59.95).
2-in-1 Wireless Charger and UV Sanitizer
Clean your grimey gadget while charging it up with this 2-in-1 Wireless Charger and UV Sanitizer. It uses a UV-C sterilization lamp to decontaminate your phone, jewelry, eyeglasses, earbuds, or anything else that fits under it, but will only flip on the wireless charger if you lay a Qi-enabled smartphone on its surface. Save 15% and get it on sale for $37.99.
Silicone Dishwashing Gloves with Scrubbers
These silicone gloves keep your hands protected while you wash your dishes. With bristles on the palms, they allow you to get a powerfully deep clean while avoiding any bacterial buildup. Better yet, they’re just $13.99 and come in pink, yellow, or gray.
Automatic Hands-Free Foaming Soap Dispenser
You know how important hand-washing is by now, you don’t need another lecture. What you do need is this automatic hands-free foaming soap dispenser, which helps prevent cross-contamination and releases foamed liquid soap – no contact required. Just hove your hands under it and its infrared induction design auto-squirts. Grab it on sale for $19.95 (usually $29.99).
For the amateur chef
FoodSaver® GameSaver® Big Game Plus Vacuum Sealer
If you’ve been shopping in bulk lately to avoid multiple grocery store trips, this Big Game Plus Vacuum Sealer will definitely come in handy. Its extra-large design makes packaging upwards of 240 pounds of meat a breeze and its heavy-duty sealing capacity can vacuum up 80 bags in a row. Better yet, it’s on sale for over half off. Get it for just $104.99 (usually $245).
Gotham™ Steel Pancake Bonanza
Light, fluffy pancakes, omelets, grilled cheese, and even chocolate chip cookies can be made to perfection every single time with this Gotham Steel Pancake Bonanza pan. Its dynamic design distributes heat evenly and leaves no mess. Plus, it’s on sale for just $15.99 (usually $24.99).
D-Frost Wonder Quick Defrosting Tray
Prepare your meat, fish, and poultry up to 10 times faster by speeding up the thawing process. This defrosting tray uses zero electricity, chemicals, or heating, just high quality thermal conductive material to speed the process up naturally and make your life easier. Save nearly 50% and get it for just $12.99.
For everybody else
PhiGolf: Mobile and Home Smart Golf Simulator with Swing Stick
You can play a round of golf without ever leaving your living room thanks to the PhiGolf’s simulator. It’s an app-based golf game that uses your real golf swing to control the gameplay. Just set up the sensors, fire up the app, stream it to your TV, and you can pretend you’re playing on some of the world’s greatest courses. No tee time required. Save 20% when you use the code GOLF20 and get it for just $199.99.
Mini Flip Cup Set
Get your buzz on easier with this mini flip-cup game. Whether you’re hanging out on the deck, in the living room, or on the floor of your apartment, this board is so teeny you can play it anywhere and be entertained. Save 20% and get it for just $39.99 while it’s on sale.
Winc Wine Delivery: 4 Bottles
Admit it, you’ve been drinking way more than you did pre-quarantine. We get it. If you’ve already cycled through your usual wines and want to try something new, this simple service takes your personal wine taste and delivers you curated bottles based on it. Get four bottles delivered to your door for just $26, 50% off the usual price.
Cantaritos Cocktail Kit
Got tequila? Perfect, now all you need is this Cantaritos Cocktail Kit to drink it the “best way.” The kit includes two terracotta clay cups that maintain a cocktail’s cold temperature, a hand juicer, paper straws, and chili salt. The cups are traditionally meant to be refilled during the night at street fairs, so you should definitely walk around your neighborhood solo sipping on tequila. Get the kit for just $31.99.
U-STREAM Home Streaming Studio with 10-inch Ring Light and Tripod
Show yourself in the best light, whether during Zoom meetings or over virtual happy hour with friends, with this U-Stream Home Studio. It features a 10-inch ring light and tripod, so you can experiment with different levels of brightness and angles to get it just right. Save 50% and get it on sale for just $49.99.
HoloGear Holographic Basketball
Rated 4.9/5 stars out of over 300 reviews, this holographic basketball will easily become your weirdest and most favorite quarantine purchase. It looks just like a typical black basketball to the naked eye, but when you shine light on it or take a flash video or picture, it becomes holographic, taking your footage to entirely new heights. Get it on sale for $42.99 and become the envy of all your Insta friends.
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