Lockdown 2.0: the must-have essentials to get you through this month

Missing the gym? Feeling tired of YouTube HIIT classes? Invest in a set of kettlebells before stocks run out like they did last lockdown. The vinyl covering on these weights protect floors against marks and the thick handles are not only good for grip, but have hygienic wipe clean surfaces.

With the festive season approaching, Christmas parties will be going virtual. Why not make it feel special and give yourself a blow dry at home? This four-step collection featuring products that cleanse, condition, style and boost volume will help you achieve a sleek look.

When you're spending every day at home, we think it's reasonable to upgrade your slipper game. EMU's Wrenlette slippers have been crafted using 100% Australian sheepskin upper and lining, so your feet can feel snug in the winter months.

Who knew we'd be putting slouchy and chic in the same sentence, but that's the unpredictable year of 2020 for you. This wool-blend tracksuit is perfect for comfortable WFH style, especially for days when you want to live in pyjamas. Plus, it's made from over 70% recycled materials. Win, win!

Disney+ has certainly saved 2020. The GroupWatch feature allows up to seven households to watch Disney+ simultaneously while sharing reactions in real time and participants can pause or rewind scenes for the whole group, so you can watch TV with friends, without missing a thing.

Ok, we promised there would be no banana bread kits, but who can resist cookie dough? The creators of Instagram-worthy cookies, Blondies Kitchen, have launched ready to bake cookie dough roll during lockdown, so you can make their devilishly good cookies from the comfort of your own home.

Luckily for us, November is full of great TV in the lead up to Christmas. But, if you get tired of watching celebrities partake in gruesome challenges or you're not a fan of the waltz, use your evenings to complete a puzzle. This one from Oliver Bonas is every dog lover's dream.

The summer pandemic must-have was a Dyson fan, but this time around, as the months get cooler, we think hot water bottles will become a sell-out item. Get your hands on a snuggly one while you can, to keep on your lap while you work, or to cuddle on the sofa.

You might not be able to shape and buff with the same skill as your favourite manicurist, but why not use spare time to pamper? This gel manicure set contains all the tools you need to give your nails a professional finish while imagining you're back at the salon.

If, like us, you're missing your favourite Italian restaurants while in lockdown, why not order an authentic pasta dish from Pasta Evangelists? They send you all the fresh ingredients and a recipe card, so you can enjoy restaurant-quality pasta at home.

With social activity limited to meeting one other friend outdoors during lockdown, why not buy a vacuum insulated bottle to carry tea on the go? Chilly's bottles are infamous for keeping drinks 24 hours hot, or 12 hours cold, so you can keep hydrated and warm on long walks with a pal.

If traditional weights aren't your thing, try using resistance bands instead. They're perfect for targeting and strengthening muscles - and you can work out from home, without disturbing little ones sleeping or neighbours in apartments.

With spas and salons closed, it's time to give yourself a little extra TLC from home. Made from natural ingredients, this one-step hydrating face mask is infused with hyaluronic acid to quench dry, dehydrated skin - perfect for the winter lockdown.

Re-create cinema nights at home by making your very own fresh, warm popcorn while imagining you're at the movies. Joe & Seph's Gourmet Popcorn Kit contains enough secret-recipe caramel sauce and ready-to-pop kernels to make four batches of delicious popcorn, so you won't even need to share.

And for anyone who's had enough of home-baking or cooking up a storm in the kitchen, Propercorn have launched a brand new salted caramel flavour - grab it in your supermarket shop, then devour while watching the entire fourth season of The Crown. Perfect night in.