These May 2020 life trends range from charitable pandemic cookbooks to distancing communication apps.
Froyo Party, a video chat platform calling itself "the anti-lonely app" is a standout that aims to encourage virtual connections during social distancing efforts. Going beyond just video chats, the platform encourages learning, collaboration, creative projects and more, all with a simple and streamlined interface.
Another notable example is 'Family Meal: Recipes from Our Community,' a pandemic-themed cookbook that highlights recipes from top celebrity chefs including Alison Roman, Ina Garten, Samin Nosrat and more. Proceeds of the cookbook are being donated to restaurants and hospitality workers who have experienced forced business closures, layoffs and more. Similarly, the Northern Lights live stream by The Churchill Northern Studies Centre in Manitoba, Canada aims to raise funds for the travel and tourism industry that has also been greatly impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Top 60 Life Trends in May
From Charitable Pandemic Cookbooks to Distancing Communication Apps:
Jana Pijak — Jun 3, 2020 — Lifestyle

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Work Culture Webinar
Jaime Neely Helps Us Adapt to the New Normal of Work

59
Reusable Silicone Face Masks
GIR's Platinum-Cured Silicone is a Non-Medical Mask for General Use
58
Cartoon-Themed Graphic Tees
Daniel Arsham Joins Uniqlo to Design the Pokémon Collection
57
Hands-Free Doorknob Attachments
Adapta's Hands-Free Door Opener Can Be Used with an Arm or Elbow
56
Streetwear-Wearing Virtual Characters
The Sims Invites Fashion Expression with Streetwear Options
55
Retro-Inspired Running Sneakers
LI-NING Introduces the Performance-Packed Furious Ruder Ace 1.5
54
Quarantine Care Packs
Sojen's Positivity Pack Combines a CBD Tincture, a Weighted Blanket & More
53
Charitable Cloth Face Masks
The Weeknd's XO Face Masks Support MusiCares Coronavirus Relief Fund
52
Isolation Challenge Books
Home Alone—A Survival Guide by Max Siedentopf Shares At-Home Challenges
51
Bubble-Blowing Bath Products
The Bubble-Blowing Bubble Bath Makes Cleansing Rituals Entertaining
50
Quarantine-Promoting Apparel
Travelzoo and Peace Collective to Celebrate #HomeTodayTravelTomorrow
49
Charitable Coronavirus Cookbooks
The New Family Meal Cookbook Supports Restaurant Worker Relief
48
Interactive Tech Community Maps
Stay at Home Valley is a Virtual Version of Silicon Valley
47
Air-Filled Product Packaging
MyKirei's Personal Care Product Packaging Reduces Plastic Waste
46
Virtual Break Rooms
Hallway Created a Break Room Experience for Teams on Slack
45
Quarantine-Friendly Online Cooking Classes
Kelowna's Start Fresh Helps You Improve Your Cooking
44
Trail-Ready Tech Sneakers
New Balance Unveils the MS850T in Three New Colorway Designs for SS20
43
Socially Led Content Initiatives
MR PORTER's At Home with MR PORTER Helps with Social Distancing
42
Curated Digital Event Kits
The KikiKit Boasts Six Kits for Celebration During COVID-19 Lockdown
41
Joint Expansive Outdoor Collections
NEIGHBORHOOD Drops a Collaborative Range of Goods for Summer
40
Luxury Monogram Home Goods
Kris Wu Spotlights a Special Gaston Labels Capsule with Louis Vuitton
39
Therapy-Based Card Games
The Game of Real Life Uses DBT to Encourage Skill-Building
38
Concentrated Cleaning Systems
Infuse Pairs Non-Toxic Concentrates with Refillable Solutions
37
Modern Tech Knit Runners
Nike Honors Blue Ribbon Sports with a New React Infinity Run Shoe
36
Meal-Suggesting Ticket Boxes
DOIY's What Can I Eat Today? Shares Inspiring Meal Tickets
35
Direct-to-Consumer Bread Deliveries
Base Bread Ships Frozen Directly to Consumers from Japan
34
Bold Brand-Centric Homeware Goods
Carhartt WIP Unevils a New Collection of Lifestyle Items
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Jewelry Brand Home Goods
Tiffany & Co Drop a Collection of Branded Home Lifestyle Goods
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Resourceful Educational Websites
Wide Open School is a Website Launched to Promote Education
31
Strain-Reducing Exosuits
HeroWear's Apex Assists People as They Bend, Lift and Lean
30
Virtual Beachside Weddings
A Couple Opts for a Virtual Wedding in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
29
Vibrant Comfort-Centric Sneakers
Nike's Air Max 270 React SE Comes in an Oracle Aqua Colorway
28
Frontline Worker Support Programs
Elix Boasts the Everyday Empowerment Scholarship Amid COVID-19
27
Office Sound Generators
I Miss the Office Helps Remote Workers Tap Into Familiar Background Noise
26
Cannabis-Infused Candles
Boy Smells' 420 Candle Collection Explores the Aroma of Cannabis
25
Ocean Plastic Planters
Bloem Turns Plastic Collected from the Ocean Into Long-Lasting Plant Pots
24
Shoebox-Inspired Bold Bags
Nike's New Rectangular Bag References Its Iconic Shoebox
23
Recipe-Ready Edible THC Oil
The Goodship Pioneers the DIY Cannabis Cuisine Venture in the Home
22
Cost-Effective Produce Sensors
RipeTime Offers Solutions by Reducing Waste of Fresh Produce
21
Charitable Luxury Racing Events
The SRO ESPORT GT SERIES CHARITY CHALLENGE Fights COVID-19
20
Ocean Plastic Razors
Preserve's POPi Shave 5 is Made with Materials Claimed from Coastlines
19
Rottweiler Ceramic Money Boxes
NEIGHBORHOOD's New Money Box is Shaped like a Black Rottweiler
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Dramatic Themed Branded Shoes
adidas' Samba OG Model is Complete in an Updated Branding Detail
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Distancing Video Chat Apps
Froyo Party is an Anti-Loneliness App That Makes Real-Time Connections
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Logo-Emblazoned Minimal Merchandise
Fuji Rock Festival Taps WACKO MARIA for Merch Designs
15
Supportive Parenting Platforms
Healthynest Democratizes Families' Access to Experts & Resources
14
Family-Centric Educational Online Hubs
NatGeo@Home Responds to the Educational Impacts of COVID-19
13
Retro-Themed Training Shoes
Nike's Air Cross Trainer 3 Recalls the 90s and Training Functions
12
Northern Lights Livestreams
This Northern Lights Live Cam Helps Anyone View a Natural Phenomenon
11
Limited-Edition Distillery Puzzles
Glengoyne Created a 500-Piece Puzzle to Sell with Its Whisky
10
Programmable LED T-shirts
Zuluk offers creative, expressive, futuristic apparel
9
Heartfelt Gratitude Cards
Hallmark's Gratitude Cards Share Support for Essential Care Workers
8
Scrapbook-Style Couples Apps
Facebook's Tuned App Connects Loved Ones Who are Physically Apart
7
Weather-Ready Weatherized Sneakers
atmos and ASICS Join on the Versatile GEL-Venture 6 GTX Shoe
6
Multifunctional Musical Bongs
Slam Jam's Arpabong Functions as a Bong and as a Harp
5
Avatar Robot Graduation Ceremonies
The Newme Avatar Robots Were Used for a Ceremony in Japan
4
Family Focused Donations
Pantene is Giving $600,000 to Feeding America and Food Banks Canada
3
Pandemic-Managing Learning Podcasts
CATO Daily Podcast Talks about Homeschooling During Hard Times
2
Charitable Remote Concert Broadcasts
Jersey 4 Jersey Raises Money to Aid the Impacts of COVID-19
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Skull-Themed Incense Chambers
NEIGHBORHOOD's Booze Reaper Incense Chamber Resurfaces Again
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Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Uplifting Social Media Campaigns
Optimism Your Feed Helps Social Media Users Retrain the Algorithm
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
Death Prediction Apps
Death Clock App Uses AI to Predict Your Final Farewell
Personalized Entertainment Discovery Apps
Jim Lidestri's MoxieJam Focuses on Music, Movies & TV
Next-Gen News Apps
Shades is a News and Culture App for Gen Z and Gen Alpha
Social Movement Medals
The Openness Medal by Samsung Invites Gen Z to Share Challenges
Cartoon-Themed Meal Kits
Home Chef is Sharing a Series of Bluey-Themed Recipes for Families
Community-Focused Healthy Habits Apps
Noom Recently Debuted Its New Health-Focused App — Noom Vibe
Dating-App Holiday Campaigns
Bumble Holiday Campaign Sparks Real-Life Connections This Season
Social Media App Campaigns
Snapchat Promotes Creators in a Bold Campaign Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Culinary-Centric Dating Campaigns
Knorr x Tinder Partner for the #UnlockYourGreenFlag Initiative
Upcoming Anti-Loneliness Apps
Phori Is an AI-Enhanced Chat App to Help Introverts with Loneliness
Cannery-Inspired Phone Boxes
LookUp Makes Digital Detox Tools in the Shape of Fish Tins
Fridge-Decorating Trend Guides
The Takeout Published a Professional Chef's Guide on Fridgescaping
Food-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Kroger’s 2024 Holiday Campaign Celebrates Food and Connection
Hybrid Dating Apps
'When We First' Combines Elements of Online Dating with Offline Matchmaking
Social Video Reaction Apps
The 'Seen' App Lets Users Capture Footage of Themselves Viewing Content
Fandom-Friendly Campaigns
WhatsApp & Netflix Unite for a Squid Game Fandom Celebration
Hands-Free Driving Campaigns
Ford UK's Social Campaign Shares Merch for the "Passenger Princess"
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Family Coaching Services
Panasonic and Anthropic Introduce a New Family Wellness App Called Umi
Restaurant-Collaborating Dating Apps
FROME Launched with a List of L.A Food Location Partnerships
AI-Powered Food Journals
Eat N' Log Lets You Record, Organize, and Share Your Food Experiences
Curated Live Fashion Resale
Poshmark Launches Posh Party LIVE as a New Virtual Shopping Experience
Togetherness Seltzer Campaigns
White Claw's Grab Life By The Claw Targets the Loneliest Generation
Branded Dating Experiments
Whirlpool's Care Profiles Had Daters Share Photos of Doing Chores
Empowering Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Spring 2025 Campaign Celebrates Personal Time Management
Complimentary Health Apps
Life Time, Inc. Has Announced That Its Life Time App is Now Free
Meetup-Encouraging Social Networks
The 'Mozi' Private Social Network Facilitates IRL Meetings
Photo-Based Travel Sharing
Mano is a Community Travel App That Lets You Pin Polaroid-Style Moments
Youth-Focused Pizza Launches
Domino's Pizza Relaunches its Gen Z-Focused Emergency Pizza Promotion
Regionally Inspired Meal Kits
HelloFresh & Colavita's Ciao, Italia Recipes Share a Taste of Italy
Social Media Notes Expansions
TikTok Notes Puts Text and Images to the Forefront of Social Sharing
Scrolling Video-Based Social Medias
Bluesky Launched a New 'Trending Videos' Feature
AI Self-Improvement Apps
LeapLife Uses Journaling and Other Features to Reduce Stress
Recipe Voting Apps
Swipe, Vote, and Match Recipes for Dinner with the Dinners App
AI-Powered Meal Planning Apps
YouFitness Helps You Create Custom Diet and Fitness Plans
Solo Travel Matchmakers
EF Ultimate Break's Travel BFF Matchmaker Program Connects Gen Z
Film-Inspired Cooking Series
The Cooking with Pixar Series Brings Fictional Dishes to Life
Phone Breakup Newsletters
The Guardian's 'Reclaim Your Brain' Newsletter Helps Reduce Screen Time
Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends
Lynzi Judish Released Several Viral 'Fridgescaping' Videos
Collaborative Digital Coffee Campaigns
illy Launches its Digital Content Series 'Coffee Break'
Homemade Food Delivery Partnerships
Grocer Sobeys Partners with Homemade Food Marketplace Cookin
Wellness Lifestyle Clubs
The Health Cafe Introduces Social Wellness Programming in Toronto
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
Brain-Boosting Nutrition Apps
The Upgrade Your Brain Cook App Offers Ample Recipes
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Emoji-Inspired Beer Campaigns
Corona's Emojiless Pledge Fights Digitization & Celebrates Reality
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
Waste-Minimizing Food Apps
"Oh, a Potato" Suggests Meal Ideas Based on Inventory
Gamified AI Meal Planning
Meal Genius Let's Users Swipe Left or Right on Recipe Ideas
Customizable Baby Food Apps
Bébé Foodie Launched to Assist Parents in Making Informed Decisions
LGBTQ+ Business Networking Apps
'Famm Connect' Showcases Queer-Owned Businesses
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Productivity-Focused Exercise Apps
Steppin Locks Your Social Apps Until You Log Physical Activity
Familial Meal Kit Campaigns
HelloFresh, Hello Dinner Spotlights the Uniqueness of Households
Counter-Loneliness Social Spaces
Flash Pack Launches the 'Friendship Corner' in New York
Connection-Focused Health Apps
'Circles' Safely Connects People Struggling with Mental Health
Customizable Profile Social Platforms
The 'noplace' App Prioritizes Socialization
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Community-Focused Movie Screenings
'Join or Die' Screenings Aims to Foster Real-Life Connections
Best-Friend Social Media Features
NoteIt Allows Users to Pick 5 'BFFs' for Special Features
Specialty Drink Community Hubs
The Oatbox FOAMO Club Shares Exclusive Events, Pro Tips and More
Personality-Focused Dating Apps
The Bokay App Expands Its Services Across Canada
Stress-Detecting Wellness Apps
The 'Lume' Stress Management App Guides Users Through Stress
Social Connection-Focused Initiatives
Meals on Wheels America Combats Loneliness Among Seniors
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Anti-Distraction Smartphone Apps
The 'Jolt' App Helps Users Take Control of Screen Time
Community-Oriented Cookbook Stores
Foodies Cookbook Shop Acts as a Culinary Hub in Stratford
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Photo-Based Calorie Trackers
Meals.Chat Can Help Individuals Track Their Calories
Social Camera Fitness Apps
SnapFit Lets Users Document Their Journey with Photos
Resourceful Digital Platform Events
Meta will Host an Immersive Instagram Family Pop-Up in NYC
Travel Buddy Finders
TripBFF Finds and Connects Users with Other Travelers for Rewarding Journeys
Kindness-Focused Social Media
Kyndr is a Community-Based Social Media Platform
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
Real-Time Nightlife Finders
HotSpot Discovers Trending Nightlife Spots With Real-Time Insights
Relationship Management Apps
With LoveSpace, Couples Can Share Updates, Feelings, and Calendars
Playful Dinner-Inspired Challenges
Mrs. T's Pierogies Has Launched the Go-Fun-Me Challenge
Family Organizational Apps
FamHive Incentivizes Family Chores and Organization
Holistic Spiritual Journey Apps
Churchome Has Launched a New Mobile App to Foster Connection
Whimsically Themed Holiday Cookbooks
This Disney Parks Holidays Cookbook Features 100 Dishes
Connective Travel Recommendations
LFG Curates 'Placelists' Acting as a "Spotify for Travel"
Food Holiday Calendars
Food Holidays is Celebrating National Days for Foodies
Social Fitness Partnerships
Jimbo Connects Fitness Lovers so Its Easier to Find Sports Partners
App-Based Wellness-Oriented Challenges
Life Time Launches the Everyday Well Challenge on Its App
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Digital Social Sharing Spaces
The Shilo App Invites Users to Share and Curate What They Love
Friend-Finding Dinners
Timeleft Fights Big-City Loneliness by Matching Strangers for Dinner
Digital Dependency Awareness Campaigns
Trapped by the Screen Uncovers Hidden Costs of Screen Time
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
Tradition-Focused Digital Libraries
Nestlé Brands Introduced the Living Traditions Library
Backpacker-Connecting Travel Apps
Cotravel Brings Backpackers from Around the Globe Together
Social Music Experiences
Dila Connects Users by Creating Friendships Through Playlists
Child-Centric Online Safety Campaigns
Wondershare FamiSafe Engages Parents with a Contest
Comforting Mental Health Apps
Lunai Allows Users to Share Their Thoughts in Private
Endurance Athlete-Specific Social Networks
Front Pack's New Social Network is on Its Website & App
Self Care Planners
The 2024 Self Care Planner Helps People Prioritize Self Care
Mental Health Messaging Apps
Koala Messenger is a Place to Share When You Don't Feel Your Best
Connective Foodie Apps
Letslicious is a Foodie Social Media App Connecting Likeminded People
Goal-Oriented Health Apps
The 'Bright' App Offers a Holistic View of One's Health
Genuine Connection Platforms
Youmetalks Prioritizes Authentic Connection in a Digital Age
Influencer Flexitarian Campaigns
Violife Launched an Influencer Campaign Aimed at Flexitarians
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
Daily Kindness Prompts
'Sharing Your Kindness' Makes Spreading Positivity a Daily Habit
Foodie Social Platforms
DineIT is A Social Network for Food Lovers, Bookings, and Restaurant Promo
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Social Isolation-Combating Platforms
TimeBank by Healthfirst Foundation Has Debuted a New Platform
Spiritual Wellness Companions
Sol Inspires Positivity with Daily Tools for Spiritual Health
Seasonal Cooking Aid Apps
Seasnal Helps Reduce Food Waste and Inspire Creativity
Connection-Building Dating Platforms
Happie Aims to Build Meaningful Connections Between Users
Social Workout Apps
FITCHAIN Helps you Find Fitness Friends to Stay Accountable
Connective Travel Apps
Fairytrail is For Those Who Value Travel and Meaningful Connections
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Anonymous Gratitude-Exchanging Platforms
'A Little Optimism' Let's People Share Weekly Gratitudes
Meaningful Chat Apps
Oom Helps People Connect on a Deeper Level By Skipping Small Talk
Personal Storytelling Tools
Thyme & Tell Creates Personalized Stories to Capture Real-Life Moments
Entertainment Tracker Apps
Flickd Lets Users Track, Discuss, and Get Recommendations on Media
Social-Based Newsletters
Pi.fyi by Perfectly Imperfect is a Newsletter for "People with Taste"
Pre-Launch B2B Startup Apps
Faindrr Focuses on Growth and Connections Between new Startup Founders
Community Borrowing Apps
Borrow Encourages Neighbours to Interact and Share
Membership-Based Community Engagement
The Lamp App Uses Technology to Promote Community Giving
Cultural Connectivity Apps
Latamvibe is a Social Platform for People Seeking Connections
Practical Grief Support Platforms
The 'Griefity' Online Grief Support App is Free to Join
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Novelty Kitchen-Themed Emojis
Users Can Browse and Copy Kitchen Emojis for Social Media Content
Food-Based Video Platforms
FoodVid Describes Itself as "The TikTok for Food"
Streamlined Meal Planning Apps
Foodpot Helps with Meal Planning and Recipe Discovery
Personalized Lifelong Digital Journals
Now and When is a Digital Journal That Moves Through Life
Connective Altruistic Apps
Heart 2 Help Uses Tech Can to Foster Positive Relationships
Amalgamated Cookbook Directories
Cook Book Love Celebrates Culinary Storytelling Virtually
Important Sharing Apps
The FinhApp Let's You Share Wills or Messages with Loved Ones
Team-Based Wellness Challenges
Bright Break Enhances the Well-Being of Remote and Hybrid Employees
Surprising Romantic Inspiration
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