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BTW — this is a Black woman-owned small shop based in London. This board is handmade with a heatproof surface and anti-slip rubber feet. It should be wiped clean. Plus, check out their site for even more amazing pop-culture-themed homeware, accessories, stationery, greeting cards, and more!
Get it from Kazvare Made It on Etsy for $28.87.
Promising review: "This is practical and fun! It allows one to drain liquids while safely holding back solids. The fun design is a great conversation piece and makes kitchen duty enjoyable!" —Andrew Furtkamp
Get it from Amazon for $9.98 (available in three colors).
Promising review: "This is a terrific little tool, and it works perfectly. I place it over a short drinking glass and crack an egg right into it. The white of the egg tends to hand down in one long 'stalactite,' but with a couple of shakes it plops neatly into the glass." —D. Rachlin
Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
Promising review: "I bought this little guy for my office area, and I couldn't be happier. Not only is this humidifier absolutely adorable, but it is also affordable and it works brilliantly. I noticed the difference in comfort the first day. Plug it in to a USB outlet and then push the little button. The sound is barely audible. Mine does shut off automatically after a period of time. To start it again, you simply press the button. I use standard tap water each morning and empty it in the afternoon. This was a great buy, and I am very happy." —Kmjs
Get it from Amazon for $13.89+ (also available in three styles.
Promising review: "These are very cute! There is a lot of variety to the shape and size of the brushes. I love that I do not have to use my dish drying rack to hold a bottle brush. The container comes apart to dump the water that collects inside." —Jackie
Get it from Target for $14.99.
The plush has a microwavable pouch inside that's filled with flax seed and lavender and can be removed and heated in the microwave for a minute for ultimate comfort.
Promising review: "I bought this for my daughter because she suffers from dysmenorrhea frequently. She loves the corgi, as the helpful heat really lasts, and the strong lavender smell is very soothing. Then I had surgery, and now I have a cute little warm croissant of my own." —Nightfall
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $24+ (available in six styles).
Promising review: "If you're like me and always overly ambitious when it comes to planners, then this is for you! you don't have to waste money on an annual planner and then feel guilty as it sits unused on your desk all year! I like that I can use this more flexibly, to meet my sporadic planning needs. I love the light pink color and the space for notes. I guess I didn't really need it to be sticky like a Post-It, but it wouldn't prevent me from buying it in the future. Plus, it's very cute!" —cem1012b
Get it from Noted by Post It at Target for $8.99.
Promising review: "This is one of the most useful purchases I've ever made on Amazon. I use it every single day to hang my keys. I've had it for at least half a year now it seems. It hasn't lost any magnetism, and it holds my car keys, remote start, USB, rewards/gift cards, house and work keys, etc. I'm in love. It's one of the best purchases I've made." —Makenah
Get it from Amazon for $7.98.
Promising review: "I use this cellphone holder all the time — it is perfect. I can put my phone on the shoes, put the speaker on, and I'm 'hands-free.' I actually have two; one in my kitchen and one in my den." —Sheryl Shenkelman
Get it from Amazon for $10.96.
They can also be put in the washing machine!
Promising review: "I originally picked these up to use in lieu of nasty, nasty dishrags that invoke my inner THIS IS NOT CLEAN demon. Since then, I have used them for everything from cleaning the kitchen to wiping up spills. After I use then, I just toss in the wash and they are ready to go again. They are the perfect size and do an excellent job on every task to which I have applied them. They come in a variety of fun prints, and I have yet to wear one out. Paper towel usage has taken a real nosedive, which is a good thing given its relative scarcity at present." —sandra simpson-kraft
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $15.63 (available in two sizes and 16 designs).
BTW — Moonlight Makers is a small woman-owned business creating screen printing and fun designs in North Carolina!
Promising review: "I like this towel a lot. It absorbs nicely, the image doesn't scratch the dishes, and it makes me sing every time I use it." —Nerdy Customer
Get it from Moonlight Makers on Amazon Handmade for $14.95.
Promising review: "I love these little things! They diffuse tea so well while being so cute. I like seeing the colors soak through with my bamboo and lavender teas. I can't wait to try more loose-leaf blends, since this is more cost-effective." —Kirby Lynn
Get the set of two from Amazon for $10.99.
BTW — Hemleva is a small POC-owned shop creating plant-inspired pins, stickers, keychains, and more from Seattle, Washington. This hair claw is part of a limited-edition collection.
Get it from Hemleva for $14.
Promising review: "This is the cutest item ever! The lotus blossom has different size petals in case you decide to use it for something other than Q-tips. I just love this item and plan to purchase several to give as Christmas gifts!" —Stacey C
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in five colors).
I own these and can truly say they are great. I used them whenever I have taco night, and they hold small shells easily so you can put all the ingredients in *and* set them down so you don't have to finish the taco in one go or risk it all falling apart.
Promising review: "These are really cute! It made Taco Night a little more fun for my kids. They are thick sturdy plastic, so they aren't going to break if you drop them on the floor. All Fred and Friends products are great but these I think are our favorite yet. Box says microwave and dishwasher safe!" —Lindsay
Get a set of two from Amazon for $13.10.
BTW — Red Swan Gift Shop is a small woman-owned business creating witty pins, decals, greeting cards, and more from Lakeland, Florida since 2017.
Promising review: "This is great quality! It made for a fun housewarming gift." —Dawn Cioffoletti
Get it from The Red Swan Gift Shop on Etsy for $7.95.
Promising review: "This little thing makes me smile. The little 'Hi' speech bubble is perfect for hanging my headphones on, and it holds the key notes that I need to remember for the day. I absolutely love this thing." —Andi
Get it from Amazon for $11.50+ (available in a panda, bear, and lion styles).
Promising review: "I love having clean floors but sometimes I'm lazy and I live near the beach, so sand can be a hassle on the hardwood floors in my apartment. I love these so much and have worn them every day since I got them. They are super comfy and help clean!" —Laura J
Get them from Amazon for $12.99 (available in three sizes and 15 different animals and styles).
At least this one lets steam out through her ears making it super easy to clean. Just put some vinegar or lemon water inside and put her in the microwave for seven minutes. After, you'll be able to wipe all the crusted on food right off.
Promising review: "I don't normally review products, but this thing is a miracle-worker! My microwave hadn't been cleaned in quite a few years. All kinds of stuff dried and cooked on the inside of it. I tried to clean it using kitchen cleaner, but that didn't work at all. I used this as soon as I got it out of the box. Everything came off really easily. I did have to wash the glass tray in the sink, but now my microwave is spotless." —Stacy Orth
Get it from Amazon for $8.70.
Promising review: "I love this alarm clock!! I bought it because it’s bunny-shaped, but it surprisingly helps me wake up in the morning LOL. It's super cute and has a bunch of colors and makes a good night light as well. it’s a little tricky to use at first, but the directions help a lot." —avocadoabby
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $38.95.
Get it from Amazon for $15.
Promising review: “I bought this vacuum for my kids to suck up all of their pencil-erasings from the table. The kids enjoy using this little vacuum. It is very tiny, about 6 inches long, so it fits nicely on the table and doesn't take up space. The suction is great for such a tiny, battery-operated vacuum and it is fairly quiet. It also does a great job sucking up crumbs and other tiny debris. The head pops off for easy emptying. For the price, it is a great little sucker. It is great to have on a desktop and looks adorable. I may get another for each of them to keep on their desks in their bedrooms.” —JoJo
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
Promising review: "This is the finest tiki mug in the galaxy. It's glorious. It was a sufficient volume — roughly 16oz. It's easy to hold The Child securely in one's hand, and it looks phenomenal." —Jon M.
Get it from Toynk for $32.99.
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