5 TikTok accounts to follow for home sanity tips
As the new ‘COVID-19 normal’ lifestyle settles in, we’ve found ourselves at home far more than ever before — so how on earth do we cope?
If the lockdown era taught us anything, it’s that maintaining sanity at home is no easy feat — particularly when it suddenly becomes your place of work and leisure, host of messy family mealtimes and rainy-day lock-ins.
Thankfully there is loads of handy advice to consume on short-form video hosting service TikTok to help you navigate the potential pitfalls of home life.
Here’s how to keep the Zen with some of our favourite TikTok influencers and hashtags to the rescue.
1. Working from home with #wfhlife
Aside from the major perks of forgoing the commute and typing away on your laptop in your PJs, working from home can sometimes feel lonely and isolating. But take comfort in the fact that there are millions of people around the world in the same boat — and many of them are making hilarious videos about it on TikTok!
If you need a hilarious pick-me-up or some savage satire on the pitfalls of working from home, the awesome hashtag #wfhlife will have you chuckling your way to a better mood in no time.
Just avoid becoming the subject of a funniest (working from) home video yourself by staying connected during those important video calls with reliable, fast internet.
2. Home organisation tips from Neat Caroline
One of the best ways to ensure a serene home lifestyle is to ensure your abode is neat, tidy and organised. This is where New York City based influencer and pro organiser @neat.caroline comes in.
More than just clever wordplay on the famous Neil Diamond song Sweet Caroline, Neat Caroline’s account covers everything you need to know about keeping a clean sanctuary including: how to organise your closet, how to arrange your desk and how to clean your kitchen.
3. Keeping the kids busy thanks to Crafty Moms
Any stay at home Mum will be familiar with the eternal struggle of keeping little ones occupied with fun activities, particularly during the rainy weather when you can’t escape to the park.
But fret not, for the @craftymoms have you covered, delivering the best DIY mum hacks on TikTok. Most of her hacks are easy on the wallet and planet too, with upcycling posts some of her most-viewed. One video shows four ways to entertain a toddler with a cardboard box, another shows how to make googly eyes for your LO’s artwork from an empty pill packet.
4. Delicious pet meals from Chefs and Dogs
With fur babies now just as prevalent as human ones, the pet food game has reached new and crazy heights. If you want to properly pamper your special stay-at-home buddy, apparently a can of Chum just doesn’t cut it anymore.
So, if you’re after some great pet recipes, look no further than the @chefsanddogs account from Aussie chef, Daniel Tomas. Think healthy doggie ice-cream, bone-broth and quail eggs.
5. Staying safe with Cathy Pedrayes
Being at home doesn’t mean you should be forgoing safety. In fact, it’s when you should be the most vigilant.
Known as the Mom Friend of TikTok, @cathypedrayes posts practical, everyday safety and security tips that everyone should know and incorporate into their routine.