It’s been the longest January to have ever Januaried, and the previous few weeks have been a bit of ~bizarre~ to say the least. Despite (*gestures broadly*) all the pieces, it’s necessary to seek out pleasure the place you discover it—like spending high quality time with family members, indulging in favourite pastimes, or after all, some retail remedy. Shopping for issues isn’t a prerequisite for happiness, however looking for joy-boosting merchandise can really feel like a pleasant sliver of normalcy amidst the entire unknown.
Properly+Good editors have weathered this year-long month with gadgets that invited extra pleasure into our lives. Winter skincare staples and nice-to-haves—like an internet-viral sweater and what could be the most effective white T-shirt to have landed in our closets—made it into our procuring carts. Others leaned on gadgets that may make their mundane routines extra joyful.
With out additional ado, scroll to see the merchandise that made Properly+Good editors so blissful in January. We hope no less than one in all these things infuses extra pleasure into your life, too. Higher but? The bulk are below the $100 mark. And for extra retail remedy, see our previous Joy of the Month picks.
Allison Forsyth, Affiliate Well being Editor
Particle Goods Nova Fragrance Roller — $44.00
“I’ve been making an attempt to buy native this month and got here throughout this wonderful Seattle-based perfume model referred to as Particle Items at a neighborhood artwork truthful. The model sells candles, incense, and air fresheners, however the true star of the present is their scent rollers. I bought a scent referred to as Nova, which has notes of cedarwood, darkish plum, black tea, and fig. All of their scents are made with a jojoba and safflower oil base, which suggests they’re not solely all-natural but in addition long-wearing—and I imply lengthy. I’ll roll it on my wrists and neck just a few occasions within the morning and I can odor all of it day! You possibly can store at its stunning on-line retailer they usually ship nationwide.”
Ciara Lucas, Senior Health Author + Correspondent
KaramMD Enrich Breathable Barrier Balm — $90.00
“Winter on the East Coast has been particularly brutal this yr, and this barrier balm by KaramMD has been actually saving my pores and skin! It’s an ultra-hydrating moisturizer that retains my pores and skin from drying out from the chilly air, whereas additionally giving me a pleasant dewy glow. It’s the ultimate step in my skincare routine, just like the cherry on high of wholesome, hydrated pores and skin.”*
Danielle Calma, Commerce Author
Aer Go Sling 2 — $59.00
“The Aer Go Sling 2 is my first foray into fanny packs and, no exaggeration, I’m a modified lady. Purses are a ache for me to hold, however stuffing my pockets isn’t ideally suited both. The Go Sling 2 is the right compromise. It’s sufficiently small to not really feel like a burden, and its sub-compartments appease my want for group. Plus, it manages to suit my cellphone, pockets, energy financial institution, and hand sanitizer with out it being a squeeze. It isn’t probably the most fashionable of packs, however I desire its unassuming look. It’s the one bag I’ve used since I bought it—and sure, it brings me pleasure.”
Emily Ziemski, Senior Meals Editor
Aquaphor Healing Balm Stick — $10.00
“My obsession with these glue stick-adjacent balm tubes began once I labored in eating places—I needed to maintain a chapstick or hydrating factor on me, however the devastation of shedding a tiny lip tube to a chef coat pocket that I’d be throwing into the communal laundry on the finish of the evening, by no means to be seen once more, introduced me to very evident tubes and I’d keep in mind to take them with me. Nowadays, I like Aquaphor’s balm stick for wintry chapped lips, however I additionally apply it to my arms for a fast swipe of hydration once I don’t really feel like rubbing lotion into my arms however must maintain cracked, dry pores and skin at bay.”
Jessica Willison Reyes, Enterprise Supervisor Commerce
Dinner at Our Place by Shiza Shahid & Friends of Our Place — $35.00
“Fostering neighborhood has been high of thoughts for me, and there actually isn’t any higher manner to try this, IMO, than sharing a meal collectively. Dinner at Our Place is exclusive in that it supplies 12 completely different ceremonial dinner ideas with all the pieces deliberate out: a menu with accompanying recipes, tablescape options, bar setups, playlists, and an inventory of to-dos within the days previous to the occasion (one of many less-glamorous, however oh-so-necessary necessities for a profitable gathering). Whether or not skimming it for inspiration or utilizing it as a step-by-step information for my subsequent occasion, this actually is among the most joyful cookbooks in my assortment.”
Kelsey Kennick, Content material Operations Director
Jungmaven Jung Tee — $54.00
“Brace your self, I’m about to make a really daring assertion. I consider I’ve discovered the most effective primary white tee. To start with, this can be a unisex tee which is a should for somebody like me who prefers a cushty, looser-fitting high. Most significantly, this tee includes a drop shoulder which suggests the chance of getting ugly, yellow sweat stains over time could be very low. This shirt can be the right mix of hemp and natural cotton so it holds its form extremely properly and a skin-toned bra doesn’t present by way of. I REPEAT: this white T-shirt just isn’t see-through! A white tee and denims is a should for me when transitioning from chilly to hotter climate since this additionally appears unbelievable peeking out the highest of a sweater if you want an additional layer.”
Khuyen Dinh, Editorial Assistant
Parke Mock Neck Sweater — $125.00
“I’ve been seeing this sweatshirt throughout TikTok and Instagram, and it looks as if the entire influencers have one. I couldn’t assist however marvel, How nice might this sweatshirt be? However I lastly bought the hype. It’s the right quantity of outsized, with such a smooth however thick materials, and it’s oh-so-cute. And I’m extra obsessive about the mock-neck element than I might think about. The embroidered brand makes it really feel so prime quality, I attain for this each. single. morning.”
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