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[THE] Favorite (Internet) Things: Quarantine Edition

Hey, all you cool cats and kittens...

It's Carole at Big Cat Rescue. Just kidding!!! It's Clea and Joanna. (For real though: If y'all haven't watched Tiger King on Netflix yet, PLEASE DO SO. It is absolutely insane and has honestly made these dark times seem more bearable.)

Yes, we'll admit that we are struggling. Everything feels super intense and uncertain right now. But you know what helps? Not checking the news every five seconds. Virtual happy hours. Laughing at memes. Watching our favorite shows. *Trying* to learn TikTok.

As horrible as this situation is, the internet is serving an endless buffet of great content right now, and we need the distraction. Here is a recap of some of our favorite content (so far):

1. Ina Garten's cocktail tutorial:

According to Ina, "It's always cocktail hour in a crisis." WHICH YES, THIS IS TRUE AND YES, THIS NEEDS TO BE ON A T-SHIRT IMMEDIATELY.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-cJUwUpxbM/

2. Sara Foster's Tik Toks:

Alright, stop whatever you are doing. Sara Foster's recent posts of herself sitting in the background while her *extremely* talented daughter performs trendy Tik Tok dances are EVERYTHING we needed and more.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-fIiEQJnSq/

3. Chrissy Teigen's son as Joe Exotic:

HIS. FACE. IS. SO. ADORABLE. WE CAN'T DEAL WITH THIS.

https://twitter.com/chrissyteigen/status/1243319756003766272?s=20

**4. This very relatable tweet:**

https://twitter.com/EmilyGould/status/1243922924165304320?s=20

5. Also this one...

https://twitter.com/curlycomedy/status/1244350412540518401?s=20

6. This Homeschooling While Working From Home Bingo card:

Specifically B2: Daily Prayer of Apology at the alter you built to your kids' teachers.

Credit: Kimberly Harrington | McSweeney's

7. This fitness tutorial...

For any Will & Grace fans...you probably remember Karen's rival, Beverley Leslie. Well, his actual name is Leslie Jordan and he's doing the most on Instagram right now. IT IS GOLD.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-UnTufBnBC/

8. Max Greenfield while homeschooling:

We *literally* have no words.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-iCQplHTaB/

Okay, your turn! Tag us in *your* favorite things on the internet right now or just link them in the comments below. SERIOUSLY, WE ALL NEED IT!

xo,

clea + joanna

OUR FRIDGE FAVORITES:

Divided Fridge Drawer Clear

Divided Turntable

Tall Drawer

Egg Bin

Narrow Drawer

Large Berry Bin

Produce Bin

Small Fridge Bin

Tip 1: Stock Up on Healthy Staples

If you want to start eating healthier, you obviously need to stock your fridge with healthy food. It helps to create a list of core staples to have on hand at all times. This takes the guesswork out of grocery shopping, and you’ll feel more prepared during meal and snack time.

Tip 2: Edit, Edit, Edit

When it comes to actually organizing your fridge, don’t skip the editing process. Even if you don’t feel like it, start by removing every single item from your fridge until it’s completely empty. We suggest keeping a trash bag nearby and tossing anything expired as you go. And since your fridge shelves are probably due for a deep clean, here’s your chance to actually get in there and wipe off that weird sticky layer!

Tip 3: Create Zones

Every category should live in a designated zone (location) and preferably, within a contained and visible home (clear product). This allows everything to be accessible, accounted for, and aesthetically pleasing...while also maximizing shelf space.

Tip 4: Label It

Labeling isn’t just the finishing touch, it’s actually the secret sauce of the system. Labels are really just straightforward directions for where items go. They concretely identify the contents that live in each container. It not only helps *you* maintain the system, but it holds your kids, your partner, and anyone else using the space, too.

*Reminder: Think broad, not specific when labeling your categories. It should be a simple road map that’s flexible enough for the occasional outlier.

Tip 5: Freeze It

Your freezer is valuable real estate in your fridge set up, so clear out those old popsicles and spilled frozen peas to make room for favorites your family will actually eat. We're looking at you last minute meals.

We love using our Freezer Bins to contain the chaos amongst the frozen pizzas and kids snacks. Organizing this space will take the dread out of opening this often-forgotten area, we promise!

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