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All you have to do is turn your head to the side and put five to 10 drops in your ear. After several minutes you can remove wax with a warm water flush.
Promising review: "My right ear was totally plugged so I went to the pharmacy and the pharmacist said that this is the one doctors usually tell patients to get. I put the drops in, waited, then flushed my ear out with very warm water and OH MY GOSH...the gunk that came flowing out onto the towel blew my mind! It's amazing that I was ever able to hear at all with all that crap in my ear. This stuff works." —CD
Get it from Amazon for $5.98.
...not talking from experience, not at all.
All you have to do when you're done using one is throw it in the wash! Plus, they can be used on a Swiffer Sweeper instead of buying new pads all the time.
Promising review: "I clean for a living, so using these on the job as well as my home makes life much easier, and I can feel better about not being so wasteful. I use them for drying my hands, cleaning the countertops, and as a reusable Swiffer pad for floors. What I do is mark each one with a Sharpie. My first initial for hands and face at home, 'C' for cleaning counters and 'F' for floor. What I love about these the most is they dry a lot quicker than regular towels and washing them is super easy. Dirt and grime tends to just rinse right out. Even on the mop pads. It's incredible. Now I don't have to waste money buying the Swiffer refills. These are different to use but it's worth figuring out what works for you!! A must buy for eco-friendly cleaning!" —Joyce
Get a roll of 20 sheets from Amazon for $8.99.
I bought this chain months ago after I realized we'd be wearing masks for the foreseeable future. I wanted a way to hold my mask when I wasn't wearing it that wasn't stuffing it in my pocket. And this is perfect. It's super easy to clip on all the different masks I have, and I love that it's brightly colored. When I wear it around my neck, I hardly even notice it. Plus, it's a great price and even ships free!!
BTW — Firefly Feeling Bright is a Florida-based Etsy shop established in 2019 that specializes in artisanal jewelry!
Promising review: "Nice quality, good chain length and fun colors! Glad I purchased two (one for my home and one I keep in my car)." —dianecely
Get it from Firefly Feeling Bright on Etsy for $5.95.
Promising review: "I bought this to replace my separate apple and mango slicers. The product is worth the cost for the space-saving attribute alone, but it also works quite well. It’s easy to pop the inserts in and out for cleaning, and they stack well for storing." —Emily
Get it from Food52 for $30.
I can confirm that this works and works well. I've used it a number of times to remove different kinds of stains — red wine, rosé, and even berries. It got a rosé out of white T-shirt instantly and even removed red wine from my white/grey rug. It's super easy to use too. You just spray it on the stain, let it sit for a bit and scrub it away. I like to always have this on hand now because accidents happen.
Promising review: "This stuff is like a miracle on those tough red wine or dark berry stains! Even works well on dark chocolate! My husband is the 'Stain King,' and on our last vacation he put some berries from a buffet into the pocket of his brand new khaki shorts (Why, you ask? Never got a good answer for this one!). As you can then figure, the berries, during the course of the day and while riding home in the suitcase got mashed up and stained the shorts pretty badly. (Luckily they didn't get on anything else in the suitcase.) When I unpacked, the stains had set for about two days, and I thought the shorts were going to be ruined. I saw this product online and ordered it. It got every bit of the set-in berry stains out! It was like magic, I sprayed it on, and it just DISAPPEARED! As I said, I have also had the opportunity to try it on several red wine and dark chocolate stains, and it's been a miracle for getting them out without any damage to the material. No fading at all, just takes out the stain!" —Linda R. Shinsky
Get it from Amazon for $7.95 (available in five varities).
BTW — Jenna Kate is a small biz based in Utah that makes all kinds of organizational accessories including calendars, chore charts, daily planners, and more.
Promising review: "The perforated list separator is very nicely done, super easy to tear. The quality of the paper, cardboard backing, and magnets are great. I love the free shipping, plus this item shipped SO quickly! I'm very happy with this purchase." —Stacy S.
Get it from Jenna Kate on Etsy for $11.69 (originally $12.99).
It's designed to install in less than nine minutes, and also doesn't require any electricity.
Promising review: "I am loving my Tushy! It is powerful and so easy to install! Not gonna lie, I wish my sink was on the same wall so I could do the warm water option but it is super effective and definitely wakes you up! I believe this is the best way to keep things happily clean and, coupled with my Squatty Potty, I think 2019 is going to be the year of the happy BM!" —Natalie D.
Get it from Tushy for $99 (originally $129; available in three styles). Plus, use our exclusive code MOMS for 10% until 5/9.
Promising review: "This device is ingenious! Wished I’d known this product exist sooner. I use Arm & Hammer toothpaste which still comes in the standard small-cap so having it prompt up behind the bathroom cabinet was impossible. Now, the problem is solved. It’s a small invention that made a positive impact. I thank the person who thought of it." —Jl33NYC
Get it from Amazon for $6.59.
Promising review: "I’ve been using this for a couple of weeks, and I love this oil! It smells divine, is lightweight, and is doing wonders for my dry cuticles!" —Shelly G.
Get it from Orly for $15.
Promising review: "My husband was getting annoyed about the amount of produce we waste. Our son loves berries, and the larger packages give you more bang for your buck...if you can eat them all before they go bad! These containers really do prolong the life of produce! Plus, they're easy to clean. We just toss them in the dishwasher. I would highly recommend it!" —APC
Get it from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in 11 sizes and sets).
BTW — Duke of Cases is a Black-owned small biz!
Promising review: "I love it. I’m always losing my cord or leaving it in my other jacket or pants pocket. Now, all I have to do is put it back on my keyring. Brilliant!!!" —Mel
Get it from Duke of Cases on Etsy for $20.
Seriously, where has this been my whole life?!? I've spent SO much money bying pomegranate seeds. Plus, this also comes with another attachment for juicing lemons and other citrus!
Promising review: "This is my favorite purchase of the year. Didn’t know that deseeding a pomegranate could be so easy! Bye-bye red pomegranate stains on my clothes." —Marry Howard
Get it from Crystalia for $17.95. Plus, use our exclusive codes: BUZZFEED15 for 15% off orders of $75+ and BUZZFEED20 for 20% off orders $100+ through 6/8.
This tool suctions up insect venom, saliva, and other irritants from under the skin, thus preventing your body from producing a reaction to the irritant (i.e. itchiness).
Promising review: "I am a magnet for bites of all kinds and carry topical and medicines with me at all times — so I figured this would be a good product to see if it really works. It arrived on Monday and on Tuesday morning I woke up with a bug bite on my arm. I used this little tool (3x per the instructions) and documented it with photos. Immediately after using it, the bite stopped itching! And less than 24 hours later the bump/bite was gone! There is a very faint red mark from using the thing but a small price to pay IMO. Bottom line: it’s awesome. I’m carrying it with me everywhere!" —Rebecca
Get it from Amazon for $9.95 (available in black and white).
I've been using a similar one for years, and I still swear by it. It's so much cheaper than buying microwave popcorn all the time, not to mention better for you. It's super easy to use and makes delicious popcorn in minutes. Plus, it's collapsible, so it won't take up a lot of room in your cabinet. You *can* use it as its own bowl, but it's usually pretty hot after coming out of the microwave, so I usually just transfer to another bowl so I don't have to wait for it to cool.
Promising review: "Absolutely amazing! I am throwing out my old popcorn maker because there is no need for it anymore. I cannot believe how easy it was to make perfect popcorn and use the same bowl to eat it out of. I've already told all of my friends to buy this!" —Cindy Suy
Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in 18 colors).
Not only do you get the electric toothbrush, toothbrush head (made with charcoal bristles to help keep your teeth white), a USB wall adapter, and a USB charging base. You can also get a travel case that's sold separately.
Promising review: "My teeth are so clean they squeak now! I would eat off of my own teeth if they were a floor and my food fell on them! That's how clean they are! I wish everything was as clean as my teeth feel!" —Lisa D.
Get it from Burst Oral Care for $69.99+ (originally $82.98; available in three colors).
Each handle can hold up to 50 lbs.
Promising review: "I live in an upstairs apartment with 16 steps in a row up to my front door, and I have about a 40-yard walk from my car to the base of the steps. These handles allow me to EASILY tote all or most of all of my grocery bags from my car to my apartment. Before I was using almost every finger on both hands to struggle the bags to my apartment, with some pain in some of my fingers." —Doubting Thomas
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $13.95.
You can select what meals you want on their website, and they even have low-carb and vegetarian options. Then, the box will arrive at your door weekly with instructions on how to get it ready in 15 minutes or less.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Elizabeth Lilly says: "Behold my beautiful shrimp dish that I whipped up in a mere 20 minutes and even my southern mama (a tough critic who often feeds me veggies in fritters and bread) raved about! After my Gobble box delivered, I, naturally, was served a Facebook ad about Gobble with a promise of 15-minute meals. This recipe card for Honey Harissa Shrimp didn’t specifically say it would take me 15 minutes to make, but I timed it nonetheless (also I had about a ~45 minute window before my next meeting to cook and then eat). I was able to whip up this meal like a fire was lit underneath me (again, my schedule; plus I was on the verge of hanger) and clean up after myself on the way.
The packing of individual ingredients were easy to open (not always the case with meal kits!) and there was plenty of the marinade left to drizzle over my plated lunch. I rarely have dressing/sauces/condiments left over in meal kits because I like my food *really* saucy. So this was a wonderful little side benefit! Did I mention that this was my first time marinating shrimp? And this was probably only my third time actually even cooking shrimp! It also made two generous servings of lunch, even though my mom had mentally prepared to have to maybe fix herself something else for lunch. Out of other meal kits I’ve tried, I’ve definitely been left with meager portions (guilty parties rhyme with Stew Bacon). So score one for Gobble in comparison to basically other meal kit I've tried."
Get it from Gobble for $11.99+ per serving.
Promising review: "Years ago, a massage therapist I went to used a cream at my temples that helped greatly with headaches and nausea. I have tried to find that scent for years. THIS IS IT! I use it daily on my temples and the back of my neck just below my hairline. It helps 100% with nausea I suffer from the meds I take. Many of my headaches I can prevent from going to a migraine by applying again at the start of the headache. I take so many meds because of autoimmune diseases that I like not having to pop another pill for my headaches. I am the most skeptical person you will find when it comes to homeopathic or oils, etc., but this works!" —DVS
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
Read one BuzzFeeder's full review of the Migrastil Migraine stick here.
Promising review: "A package of frozen meat would have taken at least two days to thaw in the fridge. I used this for a 2-pound package a couple of days ago, and the meat was thawed within 90 minutes. One of the most practical kitchen gadgets I own." —Llda Schellhase
Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (available in three colors).
Promising review: "On a whim, I decided to buy this keyboard cover, figure I sit staring at my computer enough might as well make it pretty. Plus, touching the keypad all day makes me realize how gross it gets, and what a pain it is to clean. This solves both problems — so cute and bright. It makes me smile and just lift it off and wipe it off to clean. Totally worth it!" —Elissa Ruback
Get it from Chic Geeks for $20 (available in seven styles).
Plus, you can sous vide or marinate with these!
Promising review: "This is an amazing idea! I keep my frozen bananas in them when they start to go bad. The freezer disposable bags used to freezer-burn them. These reusable bags keep these from getting freezer burn, and they taste amazing in my smoothies. Plus, they're easy to close! I need 100 more! I love this color, however, I think I would lean towards clear since if I have multiple in the freezer, it's easier to see what's in them." —Sasha
Get it from Amazon for $9.59+ (available in seven sizes and 13 colors).
Promising review: "I was skeptical that this puller would actually work. I wear dresses Monday through Friday for work. I buy ones that have long, hidden zippers. I am breaking about one zipper every two weeks, trying to zip them up by myself. It was costing me about $50 to replace the zippers. Finally, I broke down and bought this. I am so happy that I did. It takes a couple of times to get it on right, but once you get the zipper puller on the zipper, it zips right up. This is perfect! It's great for single moms like me!!!" —M. Sanders
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in red, pink, and black).
Okay, I know that's not how it works, but doesn't it feel like that's how it works sometimes??? This absorbs ethylene gas that would otherwise ripen your fruits and vegetables. It's safe to put in the fridge or even in a fruit bowl. Each packet lasts three months.
Promising review: "These REALLY work! We have to move them away from our fresh fruit so it would ripen! My produce is lasting at least three times as long without spoilage. This is a great product, and I have already bought many as gifts. They don't seem to work on tomatoes, but they are great with bananas, apples, kiwi, pears, grapes, plums, peaches, lettuces, mushrooms, and many more fruits and vegetables." —Jacki
Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
Promising review: "We wanted a HEPA filter to reduce allergens in our home. Decided to try the 3M model as we use their HVAC filters. Really happy with this unit. It has three speeds and cleans the air in a room pretty fast. The lowest speed produces a 'white noise' that's quiet enough to use at night while sleeping. It's fairly large and has some heft to it, so it's not cheap & flimsy." —Jewelshine
Get it from Filtrete on Amazon for $106.90.
BTW — 3D Printed by Brian is a small biz that sells 3D printed products from Fate, Texas!
Promising review: "My husband rolled his eyes at me that I bought it but I have no regrets! Never again will I spill sauce on myself in the car. Has an even nicer cleaner look than the picture in my opinion." —MadisonElaine98
Get it from 3D Printed by Brian on Etsy for $5.52+ (available in single and double).
Promising review: "This stuff really is awesome. It really works and I don't know where it has been all my life. I started looking for something for thigh chafing after running into a few issues (not fun). It is super easy to use, just slide it on like you'd use deodorant." —SweetPea
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
The set includes the pump, one medium container, one large container, two small bags, and two large bags.
Promising review: "This is such a great tool to incorporate in saving my food and keeping it fresh! I have always been so bad about trying to keep leftovers and produce fresh, and they end up expiring or go bad. I have seen such a huge difference now in my food-saving efforts with using this set. The vacuum pump is compact and really easy to store in my small kitchen. The containers and bags do such a great job keeping air out. I love the app and how it keeps track of what I’ve saved. It's nice to have a much better method of keeping track of my food and not waste it. This is something everyone needs to get and incorporate in their daily food prep and saving." —Niner2015
Get the set from Zwilling for $99.99 (originally $125).
Promising review: "I work from home and sit at a desk in front of a computer for a minimum of 10 hours per day. I used to have to get up at least hourly for breaks that never helped to alleviate the 24/7 sciatica pain down my left leg. And long hours at my desk would leave my whole body sore. I've only had this cushion for one day, and my sciatica is barely noticeable, and I woke up today in no pain after using it yesterday. I'm a small person, so I can see how this might not be a good fit for everyone, but for me, it's already had a positive impact. I think because they are just cut foam with gel top and a thin cover that they will probably wear down easily, especially since I sit for so long, but it's a reasonable price and if I get six months at a time out of one, I'll consider that a pretty decent return on my investment. :)" —T. M.
Get it from Amazon for $34.95 (available in black and grey).
Promising review: "This thing is amazing. I was totally not expecting it to be so comfortable because it was so affordable, but it's just such a delightful upgrade to my supposedly ergonomic office chair. Basically the easiest thing ever to install (snap snap!), with instant relief. I am kind of petite, so it just feels like I fit in the chair better now. Fingers crossed one of my coworkers doesn't steal it. Even if they do, I can afford to buy another. So pleased!" —Adri
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
This 14-ounce jar is dishwasher safe and charges with a USB. Plus, it's quiet, so you don't have to worry about annoying the people around it when you use it.
Promising review: "This is a great product. It's WAYYY better than I expected. I live alone, so a traditional blender is awkwardly bit large for me. This blender is super easy to carry away with you because it is light. And this blender is super easy to clean. The white color and shape are classy. I am happy with this purchase. I can't wait to try out more recipes for my morning smoothies."—Zoey
Get it from Amazon for $31.44 (available in four colors).
And BTW, there's a button at the bottom that slides to reveal a razor blade — so just be careful!
Promising review: "This thing is super nifty. I've used it on all sorts of bags and it really does seal them. If you don't slide it quick enough it sometimes melts a hole just above the seal but even when that happens, the bag stays sealed. You can easily reopen the bag by pulling on the sides like you normally would. Once you get the hang of it, you'll wonder how you lived without this thing. This is such a useful little gadget." —Darlena
Get it from Amazon for $14.97 (available in three colors).
Promising review: "I bought this a couple of months ago, and I love it!! I use this desk for eight hours a day during the workweek, and boy, it’s a game-changer. The features on the specific desk model are great and it’s a well-built, sturdy, quality desk. I especially love the electrical plug-in hub box mounted underneath the desk! I have two monitors and laptop plugged in there and still have another 1-2 plugs free, along with the two USB ports available. This plug-in hub feature alone makes all the difference when comparing features with other sit-stand desks. The size of this deck is perfect for my two 22” monitors and laptop docking station. I still have plenty of desktop space for my other work materials (books and notebooks) to work and type comfortably. I have zero complaints about anything. I love it!" — ATLconsumer
Get it from Office Depot for $359.99 (originally $519.99).
Promising review: "So my grandmother told me about this product when I was young, about 20 years ago or so. I use it all the time! THIS STUFF WORKS! It works really well too. My nails grow really long in a few weeks and I get to decide when to cut them off. Women ask me about them all the time, 'How do you get such white nail tips?' Well, it's because of this." —Halie Brake
Get it from Amazon for $7.94.
Promising review: "I absolutely love these clothes! They were just what I was looking for. I felt like I was wasting paper towels all the time and I hated to use my dish sponge to wipe the counter or table. I highly recommend these, especially because they are washable!" —Francesca C.
Get a set of three from Dropps for $16.
Promising review: "This vacuum is simply amazing. It is by far WAY better than I expected. I read several reviews on this before purchasing along with looking at several other options. After countless hours of reading and researching, I chose this and couldn't be any happier with the product and the work it does. First, I want to say that I have a Great Pyrenees living in my house, and if you aren't familiar with the breed he is a lean mean shedding machine!! I have spent many hours on a daily basis sweeping and lint rolling my whole house. So, I bought this with the hopes that it would just be "good enough" to get the job done. However, I was amazed to realize that it hasn't missed a SINGLE HAIR in its path ( and in one swipe too.) It literally got every single little crumb and hair out of every area I went over and it's the perfect size to get the job done. It is also VERY easy to clean the filter. The ONLY downside is that it's not cordless, but with this quality cleaning I'll just buy an extension cord because I LOVE it!!" —Jordyn
Get it from Amazon for $36.99.
BTW this Black woman-owned business makes super cute apparel, prints, notepads, and more! This notepad is 6x8 inches and has 50 sheets to help coordinate all your to-dos.
Get it from Godly Gorgeous on Etsy for $17.
And if the review photos don't convince you, there are more than 27,000 five-star reviews to back it up. Simply place the patch on your zit and let it sit for at least eight hours. When you remove it, you'll see the difference it makes.
Promising review: "I love these things. I have not tried other companies because these were the first of its kind I had tried, and they worked WAY BETTER than I expected them to. I've always struggled with acne, from teen to adult, and these get rid of my pimples in two to three nights. It's also very fun to see all the gunk it extracts from your pimple in the morning. It works the best if you open the pimple up slightly before putting on, even a little scratch of the surface to allow the pressure to release a little, smaller pimples will be pretty much flat the next day and larger ones be patient with! For anyone reading this, you can buy like little tools to help with opening your pimples, don't use your finger and don't pop it. But it will work wonders! I wish I could get bigger packs of these. I don't go more than one day without using these somewhere on my face!." —Olivia
Get 40 patches from Amazon for $8.49 or get the larger, sqaure patches (right) for $8.50.
Promising review: "This is good stuff. It takes out stains and leaves laundry smelling very fresh. One pod does the trick for larger loads. I’ve had no issues with pods not dissolving as I've had with other national brand detergents. I am very happy. This is a large number of pods for the price. Also, the child-proof top is easy for an adult to open!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $20.37.
Promising review: "This tool has changed my life!!! There is not a pressure point on my body that is not tender. I no longer have to wait for somebody to massage me to get relief!! I literally use it every day. The pain that I had before was so debilitating. There were days when I couldn't function because I was in so much pain from muscle tightness. I am having tremendous relief now. Words cannot express how grateful I am to the person who designed and came up with this concept. This tool has enabled me to take the first steps in taking back my life! I leave it sitting next to my bed and the first thing I do when I wake up is hit the pressure points on my shoulders and neck before I even get out of bed!! No more waking up stiff and staying stiff!!!!!!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart to the inventor of this life changing tool!!!" —alisa g.
Get it from Amazon for $29.95 (available in three colors).
For example, if you bought a drink from Starbucks that was $4.55, it would take the "extra" 45 cents and invest them for you. You'll barely notice it missing, and you can even earn a few extra bucks down the line. How cool is that? Plus, you can also set aside money from each paycheck to be invested, and get money tips as you go.
Get Acorns starting at $1/month.
Plus, it's super easy to use. Use measure how much pasta you want to cook using the serving size holes in the top of the container. Then add water to the level etched on the side of the container. With the lid off, heat the container in the microwave. One serving usually takes about 12 to 13 minutes. Then put the lid on, hold the sides, and pour the water out. (This part will be very hot.)
Promising review: "This works perfectly. I was very skeptical, but it actually works much better than I expected. I am going to put this one in our RV and purchase the family size one for our home. I always stayed away from pasta when in the RV because of the steam caused when boiling large amounts of water and then having to wash a large pot in a small sink. Pasta will be back on the menu now that I have found this amazing product." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $16.98.
Promising review: "Every winter, my fingers and knuckles crack and bleed. I've tried everything on the market to heal my hands. I received this hand cream yesterday and when I put it on, I could tell right away that this was better than anything I'd tried. This stuff started working immediately. I filled all the cuts and cracks on my hands with this cream, and today they are almost healed. I believe that this is the best hand cream ever made on earth." —Steve
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in 1-12 packs).
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