Struggling to stay sane during the Coronavirus quarantine? Unsure of what day it is? Join the club. Keep reading for the Make Your Life Sweeter Cabin Fever List - the top ten things to try or buy to make your quarantine a little sweeter! 

1. MOVE IT.

A simple solution to stir-crazy is a little exercise.  Get some sunshine and fresh air after a long day at the (at-home) office. Exercise is the perfect way to get your mind off the news and spend some time with your quarantine buddies - six feet apart of course. Even if you haven’t purchased a Peloton bike, there is an option for you! Peloton now offers a 90 day free trial on their app for at-home classes. There is everything from yoga to cycling to running workouts. Hop off the couch and get moving! 

2. READ IT.

Seize this opportunity to read that classic novel you never had the time for! Without our local libraries and delayed deliveries, eBooks are the answer. Overdrive’s new app, Libby, allows readers to download digital books to their devices, for free, from their library! Libby is compatible with your iPhone, iPad and can even transfer books to your Kindle. It’s that easy. Should we start a bookclub?

3. CHEERS IT.

Missing happy hour dates with friends? Facetime makes this possible! Make Your Life Sweeter can help you get creative with social distancing. Our Rose Gold Infusion Set includes a Sugaire cotton candy infusion, Strawberry Perrier and martini glass, ready to spice up your favorite cocktail! 

4. DREAM IT.

If we’re going to survive this season of chaos, we have to stay inspired. Now is the time to channel your pent up energy into the next big idea. Looking for a place to start? Websites like Clarity and TheONE are digital platforms that connect those seeking guidance to an expert in any field. All you have to do is find the expert for you and schedule a call. Today is the day! Start writing that screenplay. Learn how to market your startup. The possibilities are endless! 

Schedule a call with the CEO of Make Your Life Sweeter, Yasmeen Tadia! She is a certified entrepreneur and available on both Clarity and TheOne. Her expertise includes building and running a start-up business, the best ways to save money on advertising, hiring for personality and turning your hobby into a business! 

5. FRESHEN IT.

Let’s face it: we are closer to our co-quarantiners than we might like to be. Cramped quarters means a cramped bathroom and limited privacy. Poo Pourri is here to help! This all-natural product prevents unwanted odor in the bathroom. Thank us later. 

6. WATCH IT.

Shout out to Netflix for the infinite binge-watching opportunities. Now, you can stream one of your favorite shows and movies with people outside your quarantine. Netflix recently launched a “party” feature where you can watch and chat with people across the world live. 

7. LOUNGE IT.

Online shopping feels pointless without any upcoming events to shop for. With lots of couch time penciled in, we should probably invest in some new loungewear. Ex-bachelorette, Becca Kufrin, recently launched a loungewear collection with all the coziest must-haves. B The Label is affordable, stylish and 3% of all purchases are donated to WomenOne! This Hoodie + Jogger set is one of our faves!

8. GROW IT.

Apartment living isn’t always conducive to outdoor activities. Indoor gardening is a great way to kick off spring from the comfort of your home. This organic herbal tea set from Amazon  helps you grow fresh herbs from your windowsill.

9. GIFT IT.

Make Your Life Sweeter® has created a Cabin Fever Box to make your quarantine sweeter! The box includes two Make Your Life Sweeter® treats and some family-friendly activities. This is the perfect kit to spread some love to a friend or to send to a client working at home!

10. RAOS IT.

(Random Acts of Sweetness)

Right now, there is comfort in knowing that we are all in this together. Use this time to show those around you acts of sweetness. Check on your friends and neighbors. Deliver groceries to an elderly family member. Someone you know may need a Cabin Fever Box to brighten their day! 

LINKS:

1. https://www.onepeloton.com/app

2. https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/

3. http://fluffpop.com/rose-gold-sugaire-sparkling-cotton-candy-martini-infusion-kit-16oz-pint-martini-glass/

4. https://clarity.fm/

5. https://www.poopourri.com/collections/all-products

6. https://www.netflixparty.com/

7. https://bthelabel.com/products/hoodie-jogger-set?variant=29085320806434

8. https://www.amazon.com/Indoor-Herbal-Tea-Starter-Kit/dp/B07JD8JKHC/ref=sr_1_25?crid=2BI56IB50UI0D&keywords=inside+garden+growing+system&qid=1584977950&sprefix=inside+garden%2Cgarden%2C223&sr=8-25

9. http://fluffpop.com/cabinfeversurprisebox

INSTAGRAM:

1. @onepeloton

2. @overdrive_libs

3. @makeyourlifesweeter.com

4. @startups.co

5. @poopourri

6. @netflix

7. @bthelabelofficial

8. @amazon

9. @makeyourlifesweeter

With more time at home than EVER, Make Your Life Sweeter® wants to bring you some sweet amidst the chaos. Due to the temporary closure of our favorite small businesses, we have to take beauty into our own hands! What better time to stock up on our very favorite self care products? Keep reading for the quarantine’s beauty best. 

Simply Zeena - Vegan and Halal Polish

Already having manicure withdrawals? Check out Simply Zeena, a sister-founded company designed to empower women through modest beauty. Their vegan, cruelty free, halal nail polishes are quick drying and easy to apply. Add a pop of color to your quarantine with our favorite polish!

Simply Zeena was founded by sisters Bayan and Amany Jondy, seeking to create a brand that promotes female empowerment via effortless and modest fashion choices!

Bayan Jondy, Amany Jondy and Yasmeen Tadia at the 6 Year Anniversary of Make Your Life Sweeter at The Metropolitan Museum in NYC

2. Sweet Home Bath + Body - Lavender Soap Bar

Image from: planomagazine.com

Unwind from your at-home office with a bar of soap from this Plano-based company. Sweet Home Bath + Body produces all-natural and organic skincare alternatives. The lavender scent is refreshing, relaxing and genuinely good for your skin. If you aren’t already sold, all packaging is recycled and a specialty bar of soap is under $10!

Meet Tina Ames, founder of Sweet Home Bath and Body. Her dream of gentle, chemical-free skin care inspired her collection of quality products.

3. Fitish - Gentle Face Cleanser

Image from: shop.fitish.com

One of the quarantine perks is a makeup-free face. Now is the time to truly invest in your skincare regimen. Fitish has revolutionized the skin care industry by utilizing CBD oil to gently rejuvenate and soothe the skin. Fitish was designed for the active consumer. After your at-home workout give this gentle cleanser a try! 

Fitish was founded by Jenna Owens, co-host of the Kidd Kraddick Morning Show. Owens sought to create a brand that promotes balance, comfort and confidence for all women.

Jenna, Zain & Yasmeen at The Tower Club Dallas

4. True Love Skin Care - Happy Hands Pack

Hand wash, Lysol, sanitize... repeat. If you are anything like us, this routine is wearing on our hands. One of our favorite small businesses, True Love Skin Care has prepared a package of their best hand products to clean, moisturize and restore. Their Happy Hands Pack includes the Classically Calm Hand Soap in a travel and standard size,  Professional Grade Hand Cream and a chemical-free healing balm packed with all the nutrients your hands need to be soft and smooth.  

Katherin Keddington and Jennifer Suiter are two of True Love Skin Care’s founders. These women buiilt this brand with the goal of caring for people. Their clean and unique products improve lives every day!

  5. Tweezerman - Smooth Finish Facial Hair Remover

Forced to hop on the at-home dermaplane train? If you’re like us at Make Your Life Sweeter, you have been searching high and low for the perfect solution to the unwanted fuzz on your face. Look no further. Tweezerman’s Smooth Finish Facial Hair Remover is a must-have for leaving your neck, chin, cheeks and upper lip softer than ever! Plus, it’s only $15.  

6. Madison Reed - Root Reboot

Image from: madison-reed.com 

Do you already have a few unwanted grey hairs peeking through? Madison Reed’s Root Reboot has a solution for you. This company provides accessible and affordable hair care options, and guess what? They’re at-home friendly! Purchase this touch up kit to hold you over until your favorite salon reopens. 

Amy Errett started Madison Reed, named after her daughter, to create high quality, accessible hair care, made with ingredients consumers can feel good about.

7. Drybar -  Mudslide Hair Mask

Maybe you’re one of the lucky ones who doesn’t have any pesky grey hairs. Regardless, check out Drybar’s Mudslide Hair Mask for any and all hair types. This paraben and sulfate free treatment is infused with argan oils, leaving your hair softer and healthier than ever! Added bonus: it smells AMAZING. 

Alli Webb, longtime professional hair stylist, created Drybar to bring the salon blowout experience to the masses. Her products and hair tools have continued to make more hair care more affordable and accessible.

ALLI WEBB & YASMEEN TADIA - AT DRYBAR TRAINING IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

8. Make Your Life Sweeter - Sugaire

Self care isn’t just about looking good on the outside… It’s about finding something SWEET that makes you feel good on the inside! Our last, but definitely not least, self-care pick is our very own Sugaire organic cotton candy. Sugaire is USDA Organic, gluten free, vegan, kosher and Halal! Plus, it contains only one teaspoon of sugar. Pick your favorite flavor and enjoy! 

Make Your Life Sweeter® founder Yasmeen Tadia traded in her 10-year career in corporate America as a Director of Human Resources to transform standard - issue, carnival cotton candy & popcorn into hand-crafted, gourmet indulgences. This single mom’s entrepreneurial vision was born out of her desire to provide a healthier candy alternative for her sweet son, Zain. Yasmeen’s signature line of sweet sensations includes Fluffpop® Mini Cotton Candy, Sugaire® Organic Cotton Candy, Hotpoppin® Handcrafted Gourmet Popcorn, ModSweets, and The Zphere her most recent creation. Yasmeen reached a milestone in 2014 when she attained the U.S. patent for Mini Cotton Candy Pops. “Make Your Life Sweeter” is also a motto Yasmeen lives by, which led her to create a non-profit organization called Random Acts of Sweetness® as she strives to make a sweet impact on the lives of others with her #spreadingsweetness campaign.

OUR BEAUTY TIPS FOR THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) QUARANTINE

Links to purchase:

1. https://www.simplyzeena.com/collections/accessories/halal-polish ($12.99)

2. https://www.sweethomebath.com/store/p158/Lavender_Soap_Bar.html ($8.50)

3. https://shop.fitish.com/collections/beauty/products/face-wash ($34)

4. https://trueloveskincare.com/shop/soap-pack/ ($79)

5. https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/tweezerman-smooth-finish-facial-hair-remover-prod179250177 ($15)

6. https://www.madison-reed.com/shop/root-reboot ($20)

7. http://fluffpop.com/sugaire-certified-organic-cotton-candy/ ($6.75)