The lockdowns of the early 2020s created a unique and unprecedented consumer environment. Stuck at home with a mix of boredom, anxiety, and perhaps some extra disposable income, people across the country made a wave of specific, trend-driven purchases. We bought things to entertain ourselves, to improve our homes, and to learn new skills. Now, several years later, many of those lockdown impulse buys are gathering dust in a closet or garage, serving as a reminder of a strange time that we have since moved on from.
