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It looks like we’re going to be wearing cloth face masks for a while, which is all the more reason to find one that you like. The CDC has been recommending that people wear masks when going out in public for weeks. New Yorkers must wear masks in public places where social distancing six feet is not possible. (Cuomo specified that people would not be jailed for not wearing a mask, but fines could be issued.) Similar orders have been issued in New Jersey and Puerto Rico, but wearing a fabric mask as a civilian is now common sense. So for the foreseeable future, we’ll be wearing masks to the grocery store, on walks and runs, and maybe even after the crisis abates. Given the prevalence of mask selfies, it’s likely that masks will start to become fashion items, rather than merely functional. The best face masks for civilians to wear are made of cloth. Leave the surgical masks and N95s for the healthcare professionals and essential workers. I think when schools open back ...

Mothers Day Gifts During Quarantine When you’re stuck in the house for however many days at this point….(I mean…what day is it really?) spa services sound like a dream come true. Even when this quarantine is lifted though, trips to the spa might not happen as quickly as you would hope.  Regardless, mom deserves a Mother’s Day of pampering, even if she can’t leave the house. Here are some incredible ideas for the mom in your life that wants nothing more than to sink into a bowl full of zen! JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. *Please note that most of the links of this page are affiliate links. This means if you click on a link and purchase, you will receive the same price, but I will receive a referral fee. This helps keep my blog free and allows me to share my life, outfits, ideas and tips with you. Thanks for your support!* Of course,  if mom needs the full body treatment …think homeschoolin...

Greenlight, The Smart Debit Card for Kids makes it easier to give my kids money and teach them how to make smart financial decisions. Check it out by signing up with my referral link and we’ll both get $10! https://app.greenlightcard.com/hhMotVLcx5  Thank you so much! ANAYAN How To Teach Your Kids Good Money Habits If you want to play a key role in shaping your children’s feeling [...] about money, you need to give them the gift of financial literacy from an early age. Here’s how. As a parent, you want the best for your children. This doesn’t necessarily mean you want them to have the best clothes, the latest toys or coolest gadgets. Most likely, it means you want them to be safe and secure. And you want to lay a foundation that they can build upon to do well in life. The question, then, is whether you’re teaching your children a key lesson that will impact whether they will do well. That lesson is about money. “Without a working knowledge of money, it is ext...

With social distancing currently enforced and a strict “stay at home order” life is a bit crazy and unsettling right now! To help boost my mood, don’t be bored (honestly, I don’t think I can ever be bored) and keep me mentally strong, it’s important that I physically move my body.  I wanted to round up a few ideas specially for families with kids who are also spending much more time at home, to make the time pass and ensure you’re simultaneously feeling more productive! Don’t forget to take a moment to enjoy time at home with your loved ones too  ❤️ Anayan and I’ve gotten creative and have relied on a few things to keep ourselves healthy and active the last couple weeks. I wanted to share my tips with you today! JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. With staying inside, and being cooped up, it’s crazy when I move my body physically, I feel SO MUCH HAPPIER and BETTER mentally!  As always, I share a l...

Happy Thursday! I hope everyone is holding up and not letting fear get the best of you. I’ve tried to remain super hopeful and use this time to catch up on housework and spend the time with my family!  I also want to say thank you so much to the ones who do their part protecting themselves, loved ones and others around us! It drives me absolutely crazy, while walking my dog, seeing a bunch of people socializing at the park playing basketball or tennis!  We have been social distancing for a while now and Anayan is playing only with two siblings in our neighborhood. Their mom is working from home and doesn’t go anywhere just like us. Seeing other kids not taking it seriously and calling my son “Butthole” just because he asked them to leave is very sad!  We all are in this together and need to support each other, so please be nice and more understanding of others opinions! We all have to go to the grocery stores or doctor from time to time, but other close contact ...