26 Cute Things You'll End Up Using All The Time
Awe-worthy items you can use in your everyday life.
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1. A mini humidifier any ~bunny~ will want to display in their home for not only an added bit of moisture throughout the day but also as a bit of decor.
Promising review: "It's the perfect size for personal use wherever you need it! I use mine next to my bed at night on the nightstand and in my car. It fits nicely in my cup holder compartment, the cable is a decent length too! I will order more in the future. My daughter loves how cute they are! Overall, I am very happy with this purchase." —rileyr1414
Get it on Amazon for $12.89+ (available in four different styles).
2. A huggable sloth massager perfect for the end of a long day (or any day TBH) when you need a snuggly hug and to also release some tension in your back.
Get it from Firebox for $46.
3. A colander designed to expand and fit perfectly into your sink so you can easily strain and wash your food without awkwardly trying to balance it all in your sink.
4. 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!).
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 $11.99 (available in three sizes and 10 different animals and styles).
5. A spaghetti tester because it's hard to ~catch~ a single piece of spaghetti to test it to see when it's done. This lil' cutie sits on the edge of the pot and holds one strand, so you can easily grab it and taste to make sure the pasta is cooked to your liking.
Get it from Ototo for $16.
6. A set of marble car coasters that perfectly fit into the cup holders in your car to protect it against condensation and sticky spills from the drinks you keep with ya when you drive.
Promising review: "I usually put to-go napkins in my cup holders to absorb the condensation from my iced coffees but stumbled upon these cute coasters as an alternative! The reviews are right about them being a bit smaller than the cup holders themselves, but I like that because it's easy to take in and out (I drive a 2016 Kia Optima SXL). They're such a nice touch to the interior of your car!" —Bree
Get a set of two from Amazon for $7.99.
7. A genie lamp stopper that will (sadly) only grant one wish: easy and controlled pouring.
8. Cable bites to not only add an adorable touch to your phone but actually protect your cords from fraying and breaking so you don't have to replace it every three months.
Promising review: "I mostly got this because it was cute, but it also helped protect my cord from bending and fraying, which is a nice practical bonus!" —whitexsparrows
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $6 (or 2 for $8; available in seven animal varieties) or a similar pack of 18 from Amazon for $14.69.
9. A Rifle Paper Co. AirPods case with a gold ring so you can attach it to your purse, bag, or even a belt loop and always know exactly where your case is.
Get it from Rifle Paper Co. for $25 (available in six colors and floral patterns).
10. An iridescent Snitch fidget spinner you'll ~seek~ out when you're feeling a bit anxious and need something to do with your hands.
Promising review: "This fidget spinner is a hefty little toy! I was expecting a cheap toy for my son but it was so much more! Great quality and spins really well. We have all really enjoyed this spinner!" —Awesterlund87
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
11. A dishwasher magnet so your roommate (or partner) will ~thank you for being a friend~ by letting them know they shouldn't put the dirty dishes into the clean dishwasher.
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 $7.25+ (available in two styles).
12. 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.
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 $9.99.
13. 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.
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 $29 (available in nine styles).
14. Swedish dish cloths 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.
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 $16.95 (available in two sizes and 16 designs).
15. A cloud key holder made to be magnetic 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.
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 $9.98.
16. An illustrated yoga mat with an extra-long length, absorbent top layer, and a nonslip material to help you go the extra mile in class and *hopefully* finally hold that crow pose.
Toned by BaggedEm is a Black woman-owned business started by two sisters that create yoga mats with illustrations of women working out on them. The illustrations are done by their mother. The yoga mat is made from 100% natural rubber with an absorbent layer on top (for any sweat) and is made with extra length, so it's great anyone taller than 6 feet, as well.
Promising review: "I am in a yoga teacher training program. I’ve gone through several mats. This one is a keeper! My hands don’t slip, and I wore socks to practice with no fear of injury! It was my pleasure and joy to roll this baby out for class. Several people took pics of the well-placed logo to look you all up on IG. In time, I expect to replace all of my mats with these!"—Ebone
Get it from Toned By BaggedEm for $59.99 (available in 3mm and 5mm thickness).
17. A couple of plant watering stakes great for anyone who hasn't quite mastered remembering to water their plants on a regular basis. These little guys will provide your plant with water for up to two weeks!!
Promising review: "I don't necessarily kill my plants, but they never look that great. I am notoriously bad at forgetting to water them. With this graceful contraptions, the two plants I put them in perked right up and are doing much better. The birds look great. They are fragile things, but they came packaged well. Great value for the price!" —jcq
Get two from Amazon for $8.90.
18. The "World's Smallest Vacuum" because cleaning up crumbs around your desk will ~suck~ less when you have this guy helping you do it in .2 seconds flat.
Promising review: "This is honestly one of the best purchases I’ve made in a while. It’s so useful. It is not cordless. It must remain plugged in, but it has a 5-foot USB cord. It even comes with two attachments. It’s not the most powerful suction but works excellent for crumbs and fine powders." —Lea M
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $15.95.
19. A flower power steam releaser to, once and for all, stop your pots from overflowing when all you're trying to do is boil some water and *not* flood your kitchen.
Promising review: "This works wonderfully as a steam releaser so pots don't boil over. I really like the cuteness factor and watching the flower spin with the rising steam." —Katharine M
Get it from Amazon for $14.80.
20. A Gracula garlic twist crusher so you can cut and mince garlic cloves super easily without getting the smell all over your hands.
Promising review: "I love this little garlic grinder. It looks adorable on my kitchen counter. My only little complaint is that it's hard to get all the garlic out of it so you end up wasting a little bit, but other than that it's very easy to use, and it brings all the joy :)" —Miss Isobel Devi
Get it from Amazon for $17.20.
21. A Goal Getter sticky note pad perfect for giving you a place to jot down any important notes instead of just telling yourself, "YOU CAN'T FORGET THIS" and then you do anyway.
...not talking from experience...not at all...
Copper & Brass is a Black woman-owned small business that has been creating paper goods and gifts focusing on promoting positive representation from Warner Robins, Georgia since 2016. There are 25 sheets per note pad.
Promising review: "She is too cute!! I love the sticky notes! I am in constant need of little reminders and sticky notes, and these are great size and stickiness. They're perfect for quick notes." —monet carty
Get it from Copper & Brass Paper on Etsy for $3.
22. Some cactus dryer balls that'll eliminate the need for dryer sheets *and* make your laundry dry faster. Now that's a win-win.
Promising review: "I love these! I can't imagine doing laundry without them! I have never been fond of dryer sheets, so I was thrilled when I found these dryer balls that have both function and form. The little cacti look adorable in my laundry room. A large added bonus is that the product arrived without any plastic packaging!" —R Reynolds
Get a set of four from Amazon for $19.
23. A bulldog ring holder so ~dog-gone~ precious you can't help but smile as you set your rings and bracelts on it.
Promising review: "I bought this for my husband to put his wedding band and his bracelets. He loves it. The paint job is great. You can hang rings on each ear. You're also able to place bracelets on the base of the dish, along with more rings (in case you can't fit more on the ears)." —E. Liang
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
24. A clip-on hydrating hand sanitizer because we all can't be like Cinderella and have birds help us get dressed, but we *can* have them with us during the day to keep our hands clean.
Promising review: "They are easy for my little ones to clip on their backpacks and belt loops. The orange blossom smells great! The little bird design is so cute, and it gets attention. I know they will always sanitize their hands because it's so easy to dispense." —Michelle S.
Get it from Olika for $14.99 (available in five colors and scents).
25. 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.
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).
26. A cotton swab or Q-tip holder so you can once and ~floral~ know exactly where they are when you need them.
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).
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