Life-saving appliances for busy moms
The option to work from home had been many parents’ dream even before the pandemic, but the WFH setup now isn’t what moms quite hoped it would be, especially for those without househelp or childcare support. Suddenly, career moms have to push hard to make the impossible possible. They have to jump from one meeting to another while speeding through parenting duties. In the morning, they don’t just prepare for their work, they also prep the children for their online classes. It’s a whole new story for moms with toddlers who can’t understand why their moms can’t play with them.
We understand — it’s impossible to choose between two priorities. And we need to get all the help we could get to make life easier for everyone. So, this Mother’s Day, consider rewarding yourself (or gifting your mom) life- and timesaving appliances.
1. AIR FRYER AND CONVECTION COOKERS
Air fryers are unsung heroes in the kitchen during the quarantine.
This appliance eliminates hours of prep time and the need to clean a mountain of pans. You also don’t have to stand in front of the stove to ensure the food you’re going to serve won’t be burnt. Just set the correct cooking setting, temperature and time. Since it is compact, it also helps you cook frozen food easily.
2. USB HEAT-INSULATION COASTER OR MUG WARMER
Sometimes, moms don’t even have the time to finish a warm cup of joe in the morning. By the time they get the chance to take a sip, the drink is already cold. Instead of heating it in the microwave or making a new cup — which consumes precious time and electricity — plug the heat insulation coaster or mug warmer and place your cup on top to keep your coffee or tea toasty.
Another perk is that you can conveniently park it in your workstation and enjoy a warm drink between meetings.
3. CORDLESS VACUUM CLEANER
Due to your busy schedule, you barely notice your kids dropping bits of their snacks in hardto-clean areas until you see a trail of ants heading towards it. And let’s face it, you also barely have the time to thoroughly clean cushions, pillows and mattresses, too!
To quickly clean snack crumbs and pet hair or reduce the dust and other allergens in your home, invest in a cordless vacuum cleaner. This appliance is often lightweight, allowing you to easily carry it around for on-the-spot vacuuming.
These new-generation vacuums also pack a powerful punch. In just one to two runs, it can pick up dust and other allergens that would have otherwise taken you hours to manually clean.
4. FULLY AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINE
Washing dirty clothes, especially if there are a number of people in the family, takes a chunk of one’s time and energy. But thanks to technology, there are now fully automatic washing machines that get the job in one go and with just a push of a button.
To get started, read the manual! Don’t skip this step, as it will ensure that you utilize the machine properly and have it for a long time. Still, the general rule is: wash the whites and colored clothes separately. There are also various washing programs that match your laundry needs.
Once the machine has already stopped spinning, you’ll have warm clothes as if they were hung under the sun — ready to wear.
5. HUMIDIFIER
After a day of playing ping-pong with responsibilities, you deserve to lay back and relax. If there wasn’t a threatening pandemic, you’d even deserve a spa visit once in a while.
While wellness centers are closed, humidifiers can replicate the spa ambiance. When everyone’s fast asleep, and you finally have time to yourself, add to your humidifier a few drops of your favorite relaxing scent, dim the lights, and slowly breathe in the serenity — and breathe out the heavy day’s load.