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    37 Cute And Useful Things You’ll Probably Wish You'd Known About Sooner

    "Omg, that's adorable." —me while writing this post

    1. A "splatypus" spatula here to be your new BFF as it helps you scrape every last bit out of your peanut butter and jelly containers. 

    hand holding the blue spatula with yellow long nose
    Amazon

    Promising review: "This works great when scraping food off of the side of jars. My kids love using it because it is cute and reminds them of Perry the platypus on Phineas and Ferb! I am just glad they are using it instead of throwing away the peanut butter jar which probably had at least one more sandwich left in it." —Mom of 3 Boys

    Get it from Amazon for $16.95

    2. A yoga mat oil burner specifically designed to fit a tea light candle or even any essential oils to help you get your ~om~ on during your at-home yoga practice.

    small tubular-shaped candle holder with hole in the middle, showing the candle inside made to look like a rolled-up yoga mat in white with black strap

    3. A ravioli spoon rest to prevent your counter from getting ~sauced~.

    square spoon rest that looks like a ravioli

    4. A llama-shaped duster you'll have no prob-llama using to keep everything at your desk clean. Plus, this little guy is a cute little mascot to help you get through the work day!

    fuzzy pink duster with eye and nose to look like a llama

    5. A little dog doorstop everyone in your house will love, even your canine because this cuteness is dog-gone ~un-stoppable~.

    6. A crab spoon rest so you don't get ~crabby~ when you have no place to set your spoon while cooking that won't make a mess in your kitchen. Reviewers also say it looks like this lil' guy is cheering you on as you cook! 

    Promising review: "I have absolutely no good reason for buying a small crab spoon holder. However, I find Sebastian to be delightful and happy. Even when he's not holding a spoon, he's functional — it looks like he's cheering me on when I cook! No, he doesn't always stay standing, and no, the spoon doesn't always fit seamlessly into his little claws, but I didn't expect him to be perfect. I love him, and I'm glad I live in a world where I can buy whimsical things for my kitchen. Happy day!" —Sarah

    Get it from Amazon for $19.95

    7. A dog-gone adorable ceramic pallet and brush rest you'll be ~dachshund-ing~ to use during your next water color session. You'll have a place to mix colors, store them, and even rest your brush on the mini doggo. ~Color~ me impressed. 

    the white palette made to look like a dachshund dog and lid as well as a mini version next to it
    Tramai Ceramics / Etsy

    Tramai Ceramics is a Udine, Italy-based small biz that specializes in creating super cute animal-themed ceramic art supplies, dishes, jewelry, and more. 

    Promising review: "I love the dachshund Ceramic Palette and Brush Rest. They are adorable! Very well made, and carefully packed in a lovely box. Thank you so much for this cute set!" —Karen

    Get the two-piece set from Tramai Ceramics on Etsy for $99 (also available individually). 

    8. A whale-shaped food strainer that will make cooking less over-whale-ming, because you can just keep the pasta in the pot and get all the water out easily. Can you say game-changer?!?

    model holding a pot filled with pasta with a red whale-shaped strainer on top, getting the water out of the pot

    9. A daisy egg separator to help your baking skills truly ~bloom~ because you'll never accidentally drop an egg yolk into a recipe again.

    a small cup that looks like a daisy in white with an egg yolk in the middle and the egg whiles pouring into a glass below it

    10. An Apple Watch stand because it may be 2022, but really, you'll aways be a '90s kid at heart, and this is the best way to charge your watch.

    The Apple Watch stand designed to look like the old Game Boy
    Amazon

    Promising review: "My absolute favorite purchase of the year. My watch fits perfectly, no matter the band that I’m using. Plus, look at it, it’s ADORABLE. The '90s kid in me is so happy when I put my phone to charge every night. Excellent purchase." —Reviewer of Things

    Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in four colors; also available in an Airpod and Airpod Pro style).

    11. A cactus humidifier because sitting at your desk (or kitchen table if you're WFH currently) when it's super dry out ~succs~, and you really shouldn't have to live that way.

    a green humidifier with two arms that looks like a cactus with steam coming out of it

    12. An "Egguins" egg holder made to help boil, store, and serve eggs easily without much fuss on your end at all. If you make hard-boiled eggs a lot, simply place your eggs in this holder and lower them into boiling water to make the whole process as smooth as the tap dancing in the movie Happy Feet

    reviewer image holding the egg holder made to look like pengins
    reviewer image of the holder in a pot of boiling water

    Promising review: "I love hard-boiled eggs, but it's always been a hassle to ever so gently lower them into a boiling pot of water with a spoon, then scoop them back into the now-wet carton to cool. This solves all those problems. You simply load the eggs in, lower into the boiling pot, pull back out, then store in your fridge. No more extra steps or gingerly lowering eggs into the pot. Plus, they're adorable." —Lara P

    Get it from Amazon for $19.90+ (available in two colors). 

    13. Some glass tile coasters in an assortment of fun, multicolored checkerboard designs so you can dress up your coffee table, while also making sure it stays ~ringless~.

    seven multicolored checkerboard coasters, one with a beverage on it
    Subtle Art Studios / Etsy

    Subtle Art Studios is a small biz based in San Francisco that hand-makes tile-inspired home goods and decor. 

    Promising reviews: "These are amazing! Even more beautiful than I expected. They look amazing on my iridescent coffee table! What is even better is that although not pictured, they come with little pads on the corners, so no table scratches!! Cannot say enough about how much I love these. If you’re considering getting some, waste no time and order them ASAP." –Aerin

    Get them from Subtle Art Studios on Etsy for $18 (available in nine color combinations). 

    14. A genie lamp stopper that will (sadly) only grant one wish: easy and controlled pouring.

    The stopper that looks like a genie lamp in yellow on top of a bottle of olive oil with some pouring out

    15. A cacti bottle brush set you won't mind having out on your counter when you're not spending approximately 78% of your day washing and rewashing all your baby's bottles.

    16. A heatable plushie for when you're not ready for the commitment of having an actual dog but need some emotional support, especially when you have cramps.

    Model holding a plush corgi on their pelvis area.

    17. A magnetic cloud key holder so you can easily place your keys on it when you arrive home and know exactly where to find them when it's time to leave again.

    Reviewer pic of the white cloud key holder attached to the wall with a big set of keys hanging from it.

    18. A phone stand that's the ~pefect fit~ for your phone so you never miss an important text or call during the day.

    two small sparkly gold heels holding up a phone

    19. A fabric wrap with a fun illustrated pattern you can use as a more eco-friendly way to wrap a present and win at gift-giving at the same time.

    The beige cloth with illustrations of heads with black hair being tied around a box

    20. A cherry chomper to take ~a bite~ out of your cherries so you don't have to deal with doing it yourself.

    white cartoon face with clear holder and base with a cherry in the mouth hole, showing how it removes the pits

    21. Swedish dishcloths that absorb up to 15 times their own weight, so you can use them to clean your whole kitchen in one swoop and then throw them in the dishwasher when you're done.

    Close up of a model's hands using the dishcloth with a cacti design and dotted boarder to clean a bowl

    22. A little book light so you can stay up at night reading your book without disrupting your partner peacefully sleeping next to you. Plus, the light is designed to not only slip onto the page you're reading but also stand up on any flat surface. 

    pink book light made to look like an desk lamp attached to a book
    the same light now showing how it can also stand on a flat surface
    Urban Outfitters

    Get it from Urban Outfitters for $12

    23. Bird oil and vinegar dispensers made with a beak that automatically opens when you pour, meaning the liquid inside will only ~fly~ out exactly when you need it to.

    four dispensers with clear bottoms and blue, yellow, pink and white tops

    24. A taco dish towel for a reminder that even the perfect things in this world fall apart some times and we still need them more than ever.

    white dish towel with an illustration of a taco on it and the words "Every Now And Then I Fall Apart"

    25. A set of cat silicone tea infusers ~purrrrfect~ to help you cut down on your single-use tea bags while still enjoying your afternoon tea time.

    Reviewer pic of teal and pink tea infusers that look like kittens hanging off the inside edge of mugs with yellow tea inside.

    26. A cotton swab or Q-tip holder so you can once and ~floral~ know exactly where they are when you need them.

    Two white circular holders with locus-like pedals coming out of it (one in pink and the other green) with q-tips and toothpicks in them.

    27. Some taco truck taco holders you're going to ~taco-bout~ for a long time (and probably recommend to all your friends) because they'll support your taco creations and make it super easy to pick them up and put them down while you eat.

    reviewer photo of a green plastic truck with two spaces to put taco shells in each

    28. A monitor sticker designed to keep you company during your workday and remind you of the things you have to do. Did you and this panda just become best friends??? Absolutely.

    An illustration of a panda in black on a clear board attached to a monitor with the word "Hi" in a bubble and sticky notes on it

    29. A set of little sprout bookmarks you can ~plant~ into your current read so you know exactly where you left off. 

    leaf shaped bookmarks in light and dark green
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I absolutely love these bookmarks! Even though they are pretty small, they stay in the book, either opened or closed. They are really soft and rubbery, so they won't crack or break very easily. I can foresee these lasting for a long time. Since they come in a package of six, I can not only have one for my book for reading, but I can place these in the pertinent chapters that I am studying in my textbooks as well. They really come in handy for that! These cute, little sprouts were a great treat for the little that I spent on them!" —Aimée le Huitième

    Get a pack of six from Amazon for $7.99.

    30. A pair of bear slippers with microfiber mops on the bottom to keep your feet warm and your floors clean, which is something I never thought I'd type but, like, good for them (and you!).

    Reviewer wearing the slippers in beige with a face and ears on the top and light brown mop on the bottom.

    31. An "angry mama" who has about the same expression as your mom when she finds out how long it's been since you cleaned your microwave — but in a much more adorable way.

    small steamer made to look like an angry woman with blue dress/arms, tan face, and red hair with holes on the top of the head to let out steam

    32. A magic mushroom funnel designed to give you so ~mush-room~ to pour liquids from one bottle to another, thus eliminating the mess you make on the counter every time you've tried before.

    hand pouring a liquid from one bottle to another through the bowl-shaped mushroom funnel

    33. A cow mini vacuum to help clean up any scraps from your desk and give you ~mooo-re~ room to get work done.

    small vacuum made to look like a black and white cow with long nose to pick up small scraps

    34. A Baby Yoda tiki mug you can fill with water, tea, or even a cocktail for a glass that truly is ~out-of-this-world~ adorable.

    Model holding the tiki mug that looks like Baby Yoda in all green

    35. bath mat with a *peachy* design that'll (a) stop you dripping water all over the floor when you step out of the shower or bath and (b) look darn cute in your bathroom.

    Promising review: "I wasn't sure what this bath mat would look or feel like, but I bought the shower curtain it's frequently bought with so I decided to give it a try. The mat is SO SOFT and super absorbent! I hate getting water on any mat, but this one is so absorbent that I don't mind stepping directly on it right after my shower. (honestly, the best part of my shower is stepping onto this mat afterwards). 10/10 would recommend." –Raigan

    Get it from Amazon for $25.99.

    36. A precious elephant watering can with an extra long trunk to reach any and all parts of your plant baby's pot. 

    This watering can is great for both indoor and outdoor use!

    Promising review: "Where has this been all my life?! Cute, lightweight, sturdy and most importantly functional. Finally a watering can that is ergonomic and concentrates just the right amount of water for small succulent and cacti pots! Very satisfied with this purchase." –Amy

    Get it from Amazon for $11.69.

    37. A book tracker bookmark so you can keep track of all of your reads by adding in the latest title on one of the illustrated book sleeves. Just imagine how satisfying it'll be to fill in your final blank book on this bookmark! 😍

    Hand holding the partially filled-our tracker bookmark over a book
    British Bookart / Etsy

    British Bookart is a UK-based Etsy seller that creates adorable bookmarks and book art, including book trackers for bullet journals and adorable prints over book pages.

    Promising review: "Who knew you could fall in love with a bookmark? Each book I read I add to my 'books' on the bookmark and that adds a sense of accomplishment. Creatively designed with cute cats, clocks and teapots - I just love it! The bookmark arrived appropriately packaged and in perfect condition, too." –Shannon Rose Creason

    Get it from British Bookart on Etsy for $3.55.

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