Here's What HuffPost Readers Couldn't Get Enough Of In May 2020

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A break from cooking in, a comforter that's like a cloud, fresh flowers — these were a few of HuffPost readers’ favorite things in May. (Photo: HuffPost )
A break from cooking in, a comforter that's like a cloud, fresh flowers — these were a few of HuffPost readers’ favorite things in May. (Photo: HuffPost )

Before we say goodbye to May and welcome summer, it’s time to reflect on what HuffPost readers shopped for this month.

If April was getting into the groove of self-isolating with Le Creuset Dutch ovens, a highly rated CBD body lotion and easy-to-install bidets, then May was about practical finds to switch up the routine of social distancing — including getting packs of affordable and adjustable face masks and replacing old slippers with an UGG slide sandal that’s just as comfortable.

Readers also couldn’t get enough of new bedding, including a weighted comforter from Brooklinen and another one from Buffy with almost 20,000 reviews.

The HuffPost Finds team has been keeping an eye on what catches readers’ attention. Below, you can check out some of what HuffPost readers bought this month.

Check out what HuffPost readers couldn’t get enough of in May:

A sporty slide sandal

This sandal, <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-best-mothers-day-gifts-to-get-from-the-nordstrom-sale_l_5e9efc52c5b6b2e5b8384560" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">hiding in Nordstrom's sale</a>, was a big hit with readers. The strap's made from mesh and the footbed's meant to be cushy &mdash; so you can put your fur-trimmed slippers away for the summer and slip into these. And they're still on sale right now. <a href="https://fave.co/2zw00DL" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find them for $52 at Nordstrom</a>.

A pack of affordable and adjustable face masks

Lots of brands have moved to making their own face masks, including <a href="https://fave.co/2XAaqtW" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reformation</a>, <a href="https://fave.co/2TGun1c" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Old Navy</a> and <a href="https://fave.co/3emtyCE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Madewell</a>. We asked the experts all about what you should <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/where-to-buy-cloth-face-masks-for-coronavirus-online_l_5eb9776dc5b665d677b8e1df" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">look for in face mask</a> &mdash; keep an eye out for ones made of cotton and find filters for them, if you can. These masks from LA Apparel were a popular among readers. <a href="https://fave.co/2X2OloP" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find the pack of three for $30 at LA Apparel</a>.

A Freshly meal for one

Social distancing probably has you cooking up lots of dinners, and <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/food-takeout-services-no-contact-delivery_l_5e6fae3dc5b60fb69ddb8ccf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">you might need a break from meal prepping</a>. Readers gobbled up <a href="https://fave.co/2WPenst" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Freshly</a>, which delivers fully prepared meals that you just have to heat up. Each meal is sized for one person and one sitting. <a href="https://fave.co/2WPenst" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check out Freshly's menu</a>.

A comforter that feels like a cloud

You don't want to toss and turn after a long day. And readers <i>really</i> caught some Z's this month by trying out <a href="https://fave.co/2x91krm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Buffy's popular comforter</a>, which has a 4.8-star rating and almost 20,000 reviews. You can try it out for free before buying, too. <a href="https://fave.co/2x91krm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it starting at $129 at Buffy</a>.

Bouquets of fresh flowers

<a href="https://fave.co/2yk0c8i" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Terrain</a> was a popular place to shop for fresh flowers. (It seems like lots of readers <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mothers-day-flowers-plants-delivered-on-time_l_5e975d82c5b65eae709e48f7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">sent flowers to their moms</a> who they couldn't see in person on Mother's Day.) Get a bouquet for yourself there, or look into buying a plant. <a href="https://fave.co/2J9b7Uq" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check out the fresh flowers at Terrain</a>.

A pair of super soft slip-ons for guys

You need <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/best-slip-on-sneakers-men-women_l_5e8e13c6c5b6dc6989b17112" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shoes that'll go wherever you go</a>. Even if it's just to the kitchen. These <a href="https://fave.co/3ekQpOL" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">slip-ons</a> are perfect for lounging around or when you don't want to lace up your sneakers for a quick errand. <a href="https://fave.co/3ekQpOL" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find them for $95 at Allbirds</a>.

A weighted comforter for more sleeping and less counting sheep

One of our editors swears by her <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/brooklyn-bedding-weighted-blanket-review_l_5e947c45c5b6765e9564a2f7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">weighted blanket</a>. And while you may do pretty much everything in bed these days &mdash; sleep, eat, <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-to-improve-your-work-from-home-space-when-you-dont-have-a-desk_l_5e7a4d98c5b62f90bc525f92" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">work</a>, watch TV &mdash; you want to just feel like you're on a cloud at the end of the day. This <a href="https://fave.co/33bdSxE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">weighted comforter</a> has loops that'll connect to your duvet cover. Sleep tight. <a href="https://fave.co/33bdSxE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it starting at $249 at Brooklinen</a>.

A hands-free vibrator that's partners-optional

This <a href="https://fave.co/3aHIuJi" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">little vibrator</a> made <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/huffpost-finds-best-buys-january-2020_l_5e2f1d7dc5b6779e9c388d59" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">our list way back in January</a> (which feels forever ago!), and it made a triumphant return this month. In the age of social distancing, everyone's just trying to <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/best-board-card-games-card-games-for-two-people_l_5ea847b1c5b6cb5d81e44262" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">stay entertained</a>. Check out our <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-best-adult-toys-for-men-women-and-couples-according-to-zealous-reviewers_l_5ea989aec5b6fb98a2b606fc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ultimate guide to sex toys</a>, which includes this <a href="https://fave.co/3aHIuJi" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">one from Dame that's $135</a>.

A coffee table for a living room upgrade

After weeks of staying in, you might be feeling like you need a (safe) change of scenery. You could change up your space, like swapping a table for <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-best-standing-desks-for-home-office_l_5ebad131c5b6e711d464ee52" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">standing desk</a> or <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-to-make-your-small-outdoor-space-into-a-workspace_l_5eb0279fc5b64d204963da7d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">bringing your office outdoors</a>. If your living room could use a makeover, you can't go wrong with this coffee table, which has a 4.5-star rating. <a href="https://fave.co/3ejG7i0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $240 at Wayfair</a>.

Trousers that are red hot

Nordstrom didn't have an official <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/nordstrom-memorial-day-sale-2020_l_5ebad549c5b6e711d464f809" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Memorial Day sale</a>, but the <a href="https://fave.co/2xRz2SN" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">brand</a> that's a favorite with HuffPost readers does have items up to 60% off now. And these red pants are ideal when you want to get dressed up when working from home. <a href="https://fave.co/2yyojQW" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find them for $60 at Nordstrom</a>.

A sports bra that's just a zip above the rest

Real bras are canceled for now &mdash; <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/best-bralettes-for-working-from-home_l_5e8e0d61c5b6d88e4d8896e1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">all hail bralettes</a>. But if you're looking for more support, you could go with a <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/supportive-sports-bras-that-hook-in-the-front_n_5ae9c406e4b06748dc8e68e9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">sports bra</a>. And you only have to zip this one up. <a href="https://fave.co/3bwgqJX" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $36 at REI</a>.

A Nespresso coffee maker to make lots of lattes

This Nespresso coffee maker was probably the best deal we saw over <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/nespresso-memorial-day-deal-2020_l_5ec6af03c5b64a128e89329f" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Memorial Day weekend</a>, and it was at the most unexpected place: Bloomingdale's. It's back to its <a href="https://fave.co/2ZKknrH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">original price at Bloomingdale's</a> now, but Bed Bath &amp; Beyond still has it on sale. <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/nespresso-reg-by-breville-reg-essenza-mini-espresso-maker-with-aeroccino-frother/3325936?skuId=61660274&amp;enginename=google&amp;mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand_coffeetea_online&amp;product_id=61660274&amp;adtype=pla&amp;product_channel=online&amp;adpos=&amp;creative=356296492463&amp;device=c&amp;matchtype=&amp;network=g&amp;rkg_id=0&amp;utm_campaignid=71700000053870711&amp;utm_adgroupid=58700005143200875&amp;targetid=92700045203754089&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI96WmjIrS6QIVCcDICh30twj0EAQYASABEgIL3fD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $147 at Bed Bath &amp; Beyond</a>.

A skillet that's sizzling for a second time in a row

ICYMI: Le Creuset dropped its <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/le-creuset-sale-pots-pans-dutch-ovens_l_5e8f528bc5b6b371812d66bf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first-ever sitewide sale</a>, <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/le-creuset-sale-pots-pans-dutch-ovens_l_5e8f528bc5b6b371812d66bf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a>and this skillet was a <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/finds-best-buys-april-2020_l_5ea6ec4ec5b67375e4077fb2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HuffPost reader favorite in April</a>. It made a comeback this month after the sale ended. Luckily, it's still discounted. <a href="https://fave.co/2yQDuVD" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $110 at Le Creuset</a>.

A set of ear savers for when your mask feels too tight

If your face mask feels a little too tight around your ears, <a href="face mask" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here's an easy fix</a>: Get an ear guard. These <a href="https://fave.co/36yb9jx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">crocheted ones</a> can clip to the back of your head. <a href="https://fave.co/36yb9jx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find the set of three for $10 at Etsy</a>.

A cooler version of sweatpants for the summer

Sweater weather is rapidly becoming sweaty weather, so you might be ready to <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/comfy-work-from-home-clothes_l_5e690abec5b60557280f6ba7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">put away your sweatpants</a> for a bit. These linen joggers will be just as comfortable but offer some breathing room. <a href="https://fave.co/2XtDVhe" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find them for $59 at Nordstrom</a>.

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