Isolation essentials

This is the wood of my dining table that became my desk for the last 10 weeks. No one could foresee being stuck at home for months, and let’s be honest, no one was ready! Working from home, forced into endless Zoom meetings and catch ups. Overnight our beauty and hair salons closed, and hitting the shopping centre was a no-no. Here are some of Mama’s essentials that got me through isolation.

1. Bronze be gone: As a blonde (natural I swear!) when I couldn’t get to the salon, Evo Platinum Blonde Colour Boosting Treatment was a life saver. It can instantly refresh and tone your hair to extend the life of colour-treated blonde and lightened hair. Game changer! RRP $39.95

2. Zoom hair: Not washing your hair as often anymore. Not leaving the house will do that to you! But no one wants greasy hair falling in their face all day while you’re trying to work! Save yourself from oily roots with Evo’s water killer dry shampoo. 35g RRP $16.25

3. Home office smells: Make your home office (in my case dining room) smell and feel amazing with these beautiful scents from iconic Aussie brand Palm Beach Collection. This Lilies & leather 420g standard candle is super yummy. RRP $42.95

4. Protect yourself: Finally ready to step outside into the big wide world again? Be sure to apply your everyday essential sunscreen to keep your skin protected. The Invisible Zinc’s Sheer Defence tinted moisturiser is perfect to add both protection and a little bit of colour. Mama’s practically forgotten what foundation is, so this is a real winner RRP $25 at Coles

5. Walking wonders: We hit the local dog park twice a day rain, hail or shine. These Merry People gumboots are not only super stylish, but they are unbelievably comfy too. They come in heaps of fun colours. Bobbi Gumboot in Mustard Yellow and Black RRP $139.99

6. Warm and toastie: A black puffer jacket is total mum uniform where I live, but I like to brighten things up with a bit of colour. The Rainbird Elara Puffer pulls in at the waist so it gives you a nice bit of shape! RRP $189.99

7. Good guts: Good health starts in the gut so to counteract all the junk and alcohol that seems to have increased in iso we stocked up on Remedy Kombucha. My kids love these tasty, live cultured sparkling drinks and they are full of organic acids, antioxidants and no sugar, naturally!

8. Warm feet: Jazz up your lounge or workspace with a fun rug from M&M’s Rug Shop. This Volume Sweet Orange chunky woollen pile rug is perfect for keeping your feet warm over tiles or floor boards and make your home office that more fun. RRP $550

9. Sound blockers: When you’re all working and schooling at home some good noise cancelling headphones are essential. These Bose beauties not only look sensational, but they have up to 20-hour battery life and noise-rejecting dual microphone for calls and Zoom. Bose QuietComfort 35 (Series II) Wireless Bluetooth Headphones. RRP $359

10. I’m puzzled: If you didn’t do a jigsaw puzzle in the last 3 months, were you even in iso? This stunner from Okay Lady isn’t just a jigsaw puzzle. It’s a map to mindfulness. Give your fingers something tactile to do and rest your buzzing brain. 400 piece puzzles $79.95

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