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Don't let hindsight be ~2020~ on this one.
I've been an avid Kindle user for the past four years, but when I saw the new version, I knew it was time to upgrade. The main selling point is the fact that this one is waterproof. So waterproof, in fact, that it can be in up to 2 meters of fresh water for more than 60 minutes. Plus, it's lighter, has more storage, and the battery last for WEEKS. I took this on vacation with me and was so impressed. I was able to sit on the ledge in the pool and read without worrying about getting the device wet. And I even put it in the water to test, and it still works perfectly. Plus, I used it every day and didn't have to charge it the whole time I was on the trip.
Get it from Amazon for $129.99.
Read more about the features of the waterproof Kindle here.
I have a similar one that I keep on me at all times, and it is seriously the best. It's super easy to fold up, holds a lot of stuff, and helps me reduce my ecological footprint!
Promising review: "Do yourself a favor and buy a Baggu or five. They hold everything, are easy to clean, and last forever. Also, they happen to be a very cute accessory. I don't leave home without one. These are the perfect solution for someone who wants to avoid plastic bags as they fold into a pouch smaller than most wallets, so they won't take up much room in your bag." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $12 (available in 33 styles and nine styles in a 3-pack).
I would know because I've been using the cordless Dyson for almost a year now, and it's one of my favorite things ever. I used to DREAD vacuuming. I hated how long it took, how you had to keep stopping to unplug and replug in the cord, and how mundane the whole experience was. Well, not anymore. I honestly never thought I'd be the kind of person to get excited about getting a vacuum, but this baby is brilliant. I can vacuum my whole apartment in about 5 minutes (it's pretty small) without ever really stopping. Plus, it has different attachments that help me reach those hard-to-reach places (*cough, cough* under my couch) that haven't seen a vacuum in years.
Promising review: "Best vacuum ever. Period. My house has never been cleaner. It just keeps finding buckets of hair and dirt everywhere! I don't remember to leave good reviews, but I had to for this purchase. Totally satisfied. You will be too. It can reach everything. Under, over, on the fans, the blinds, the carpet, the tile, the A/C Vents, the couch, EVERYTHING! We have three Australian Shepherds, and it picks up all the hair and dirt. I couldn't be happier with this vacuum." —Corey
Get it from Amazon for $299.
Promising review: "These are perfect! My husband and I were looking for something cheaper but still a good quality (which is hard to find these days) to use for our meal preps for lunches and dinners! They stack really well in the refrigerator, and the lids stay on and don't leak. I'm super impressed! I definitely recommend! I will be buying again!" —Amazon Customer
Get a pack from Amazon for $16.99.
Promising review: "The Luncher is the best thing to happen. Previously, I would hate making my lunch because I never had a way to carry it. But now I make my lunch every day, and the food always stays perfect!" —Daphne L.
Get it from Modern Picnic for $149 (available in eight colors) or a similar style from Amazon for $17.99 (available in 18 styles).
Promising review: "It's hard to beat these, that's for sure. I filled mine with ice and left it on the counter. 36 hours later, it still had ice! I can't handle room temp water, and this has solved the problem. I find myself drinking more water now because the temp is correct and that keeps it refreshing! Plus, I love the color. I have received many compliments on it." —xDebx
Get it from Amazon for $44.95 (available in two sizes and seven colors).
It also includes nature-inspired sounds, eight colorful light options, three brightness settings, and FM radio.
Promising review: "This alarm clock is wonderful. I love slowly waking up to the increasing level of light vs. a screaming alarm sound. And then when the alarm does sound, it's a pleasant sound like birds chirping or waterfall flowing. The best feature of this clock is that you can turn all the lights off (including the time display) while you are sleeping. I'm very happy with the addition of this alarm clock to my nightstand." —Kristin E Stuppy
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
Get it from the iTunes App Store or Google Play for free and then sign up starting at $12.99/month.
Promising review: "This cushion is great. On top of a crate or small stool, it makes a great ottoman or extra seat. This has made meditations much more comfortable whether I am on concrete or the floor in my house. It's also great for playing on the floor with my daughter for long periods. The construction is top-notch and embroidery work is beautiful and flawless. I love that the cover comes off for washing as well." —Kait
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in two sizes and six colors).
Promising review: "I love this to-do list. It has everything organized so well, and I always start out my day jotting down what I need to get done in each section. Not sure how I lived without it in the past! I will definitely order more for myself and as gifts for friends who need to organize a bit better. It brings me such satisfaction to know that I accomplished everything I needed to do. It's high quality and well-thought-out." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $8.58.
Not only is Rent the Runway great for renting dresses for big events like weddings, but it also offers an unlimited program where for a monthly fee, you can rent clothes and accessories to wear in your everyday life. The RTR Update program allows you to rent four pieces a month while the RTR Unlimited program lets you rent unlimited pieces on rotation. You'll look super stylish and won't clog up your closet with pieces you won't wear in a few months.
Get RTR Update for $89/month ($69 for your first month) or RTR Unlimited for $159/month ($113 for your first three months).
Read one BuzzFeed writer's full review of Rent The Runway Unlimited here.
Trunk Club is affiliated with Nordstrom, so you know you'll get great pieces sent directly to your door. After answering a few questions about your style, size, and budget, you get to talk to a real stylist to help you find clothes you'll actually wear. You'll get a digital preview of your box that you can review before it's sent to you, and can switch anything out you already don't like. Then you have five days to decide what to keep and what to return. Plus, if you're a Nordstrom cardholder, the $25 styling fee is waived!
Get it from Trunk Club for a $25 styling fee per box. That $25 gets credited toward anything you decide to keep from the box.
Promising review: "Yay! This stuff is a lifesaver. Recently my doctor put me on steroids to clear up my allergies, but as a side effect, I immediately started breaking out like I was 15 again. I didn't have a good exfoliator, and this one had such good reviews that I decided to try it out. It really works! In eight days, my skin was almost back to normal, and felt clean as can be! My dark acne spots were significantly lighter and all the little bumps I had were gone. Will be buying this from here on out." —Janelle
Get it from Amazon for $7.60.
The 2.25-quart pitcher is BPA-free and dishwasher-safe.
Promising review: "I've been wanting a pitcher to infuse different flavors into my water and this certainly fits the bill! I have been using different fruits, and the water is delicious. I'm very glad that I made the purchase." —Freckles
Get it from BuzzFeed's Goodful line, exclusively at Macy's, for $19.99.
Get it from aDoorableMatCo on Etsy for $35.
This combines seven kitchen appliances into one: You can use it as a programmable pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, sauté, yogurt maker and warmer. It will make dishes up to 70% faster.
Promising review: "So, I got this for myself for Christmas because I wanted something that I could quickly make healthy meals in, and it's everything that I need it to be! I am a bit soup obsessed, so I tend to make myself soup all the time. I've been making different soups with this, and it takes so little time. I especially love the fact that I can make braised beef shanks in so little time. For the New Year, I made a simple resolution to have fruits and/or vegetables with every meal, and this device is helping me reach that goal. I can cook good meals fast with very little cleanup." —Saywihee
Get it from Amazon for $64.95+ (available in two styles and 3-, 6-, and 8-quarts).
Read one BuzzFeeder's full review of the Instand Pot here.
I've been wearing this watch for a couple of weeks now. The first thing that drew to me to it was the shape of it. I like how it looks like a regular oversized watch, especially when the screen is dark. But then, when you shift the face towards you, it turns on and tells you clearly the time, the number of steps you've taken, weather, and your heart rate. You can also connect it via Bluetooth to your phone to get notifications right on your wrist. It's actually really nice to have all the information so close and also be able to track my workouts instead of just hoping for the best. Plus, I think it totally looks way more expensive than it actually is.
Get it from Target for $59.99 (available with a black, rose gold, or blue band).
Promising review: "I love these! They're so cute! I love sending out little cards for no reason at all to friends and family! ❤️"—Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
Promising review: "Wow. What a great product. I sit 9 hours a day 5 days a week at a desk for work where it's so easy to slouch down in my chair, and I'm always complaining about pain in my shoulders and lower back. The Upright has not only helped me to fix my posture but after a few weeks, the pain is totally gone. I'm walking and sitting upright all the time now. And the device is so small that I forget that I'm wearing it and it always stays on. I'd definitely recommend it! 5 stars. Easily." —Jamie LePow
Get it from Amazon for $79.95.
Promising review: "My mother got me this as a Christmas gift. I was so excited because it had been something I was looking for for a while now. It's such a cute idea and a way to feel inspired to travel more. The quality is awesome as well. I couldn't be happier!" —Amanda
Get it from Amazon for $29.97.
Promising review: "Omg!!! This stuff is AWESOME!!!! My beauty blender looks brand new and so do my brushes. I love a good DIY, but this stuff is worth every penny. No mixing no measuring. I'm embarrassed to say never cleaned them before now.😳 So...you can imagine how much makeup was on them. Plus, this product didn't leave a residue to make them stiff. LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT. I'll be ordering more to take on my trip for 3 months to see my bf. Gotta keep up with it now." —Angie
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
The kit comes with enough yarn to make the sweater, directions, and knitting needles. Plus, the website has videos to help you if you're truly a beginner.
Get it from We Are Knitters for $66.75 (available in sizes S-XL, in 27 colors, with or without knitting needles, and the pattern in English or Spanish).
Promising review: "I purchased this product a while back and forgot about it. However, I recently started to embrace a healthier way of eating. With that in mind, I decided to test out this product. I use it to make zoodles. It is super easy to use, no muscle required. The cleanup can be tricky if you don't have a small brush to help clean the blades. However, the power spray on the sink can help. The blades are sharp, so be careful! I can't wait to test this with a sweet potato." —Sawsem
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
Promising review: "This polish is amazing! I never get manicures because I am so tough on my nails and any manicure is ruined within hours. This polish lasts and looks great—like the thick, shiny polish of a gel manicure without the cost and damage to your nails. I highly recommended!!" —JL
Get the color from Amazon for $10.94 (available in 79 colors) and the top coat for $8.37.
You can read my full review of Essie Gel Couture nail polish here.
Promising review: "This stand-up desk is great and affordable. It compares well to more expensive options that I have seen in the office. It actually raises and lowers much easier than a lot of others I have tried. I thought it would make my desk look more cluttered, but it actually did the opposite. The device slot is actually pretty useful. It is a little on the heavy side and requires a little assembly, but I had no problem setting it up by myself. Just be aware that the feet length is 26 inches (my desk in only 24 inches), so if you have a narrow desk it may protrude a bit." —J.F.
Get it from Amazon for $169.98 (available in two sizes and four colors).
Promising review: "Wow, these things really work! I have very sensitive teeth, so I'm only using them every other day, but so far my teeth are looking much whiter!! I just had my teeth cleaned today, and they weren't any more sensitive than normal, so I guess my using the product every other day is just as effective without giving me super-sensitive teeth! I highly recommend!!" —Kimbergidget
Get it from Amazon for $44.99.
This is also our BuzzFeed Reviews pick for best midpriced teeth whitener!
Promising review: "These things are AWESOME. I have very long, fine/pin-straight hair and these curlers give my hair so much bounce. Since I wash my hair every other day, I use these when my hair is dry and leave them in overnight. I was expecting my hair to look like a frizzy poodle mess...but no. Just perfectly wavy curls (although I did brush the curls out a bit with a round brush because I don't personally care for perfect ringlets). The results are awesome!" —Brianna
Get a pack of 42 from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in 30- and 42-count).
Read our full review of the Twist Flex Rods here.
I've been using obé fitness for a couple of months now and I’m LOVING it. Since I’ve never belonged to a gym while living in New York, I am a self-proclaimed master of working out at home. I started using obé and then went back to my old at-home workout and switched back to obé again because I realized I liked it so much. The classes are a great workout, yet the 28 minutes goes by super fast, and I’m not counting down the minutes till it’s over. You don't technically need any equipment for the workout, but you can level up with simple equipment such as a resistance loop, weights, and sliders. Plus, I feel like I’m actually getting a good workout and am sore after many workouts. The live classes are fun and give me a reason to get out of bed in the morning. Plus, when I can’t make the live classes, they have SO many on demand. Sometimes it is hard then to choose which one to do. The one thing I wish the would have is like a guide to which classes you should take if you’re working toward different things (i.e. weight loss, muscle tone, etc.)... because sometimes I don't know what class to take. Overall, I am impressed and have started mentioning it to basically everyone I know.
Get it from obé fitness for $27/month (after a one-week free trial) or $199 a year.
Promising review: "I made a resolution to eat at home more this year. This planner is helping a lot! Everyone in the house likes knowing what's for dinner, and I love that it has a built-in shopping list. It makes the week so much less stressful when I have planned out every meal and have all of the ingredients to make it. It looks exactly like the pic and looks cute hanging on the fridge. I'm very happy with this purchase!" —Steve
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
Promising review: "I don't have an eye for composition or making framed pictures look cool on my wall. The secret to this product is the giant poster-size template that comes with it. You put that on your wall, mark where holes will go, follow the template, and you suddenly have gallery gorgeous walls. I get so many compliments, and now my friends think I'm some Pinterest perfect person. Ha! Little do they know ;-)." —Deep Genius
Get a seven-piece kit from Amazon for $40.39+ (available in black, brown, and white).
Promising review: "This day planner is much more than a day planner for me. I have been using it to help keep my goals in action and ideas in one place. I am also using this as a gratitude journal. For those of you that need to physically write out your goals to strategize and implement, I highly recommend this planner." —Fresh F.
Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in four colors).
This is also our pick for best affordable planner on BuzzFeed Reviews!
Promising review: "I love this organizer. It was easy to install with easy-to-read instructions. I love how versatile it is as well. I can’t believe how functional it is! It's way better than our previous organizer. The fact that it’s a no-cut design and adjustable is great. If I change my mind on how I have it arranged, it will be easy to change it up. The price was great as well. I would buy this again!" —Mom of Three
Get it from Amazon for $94.38+ (available in 3- to 6-foot and 4- to 8-foot and deluxe and standard options).
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $9.95.
The LED lights turn on and off automatically, so you only have to water and add plant food. The kit includes the garden and Genovese basil, curly parsley, dill, mint, thyme, and Thai basil seeds, as well as Miracle-Gro plant food.
Promising review: "I love to cook, so the thought of having fresh herbs and veggies right on my kitchen counter was exciting. However, I had never had much success in gardening. This new Goodful AeroGarden changed that for me. I made the best Caprese salad I have ever eaten last week with some fresh basil from my garden. My kids actually enjoy helping me harvest and eat something green. It is freezing outside right now, but we still have fresh produce growing in our home! I can't believe it works this well. If you enjoy cooking or gardening, I would highly recommend it." —FreshMom
Get it from BuzzFeed's Goodful line, exclusively at Macy's, for $129.99 (available in sage and black).
Red one BuzzFeeder's full review of the AeroGarden here.
Promising review: "I have struggled with budgeting my entire adult life. I have made many resolutions that I was going to keep track of my spending and that I was going to plan for the future, but the resolution has fallen apart for many reasons, not the least of which was not having a way to keep track with which I was comfortable. The CleverFox Budget Planner allows me plenty of space at the front to name my budget goals and to keep track of my progress. Rather than seeing a budget as a life-time thing, which I think is what makes it hard for me to commit to it on a daily basis, Clever Fox provides me with plenty of motivation to keep going from day to day and beyond. The front of the budget planner allows you to “plan.” Then each month’s pages provide you with room to keep track of what you’ve spent, what you’ve saved, and the progress that you’re making toward each of your goals. By making the plan of a budget to be the attainment of specific goals, it makes budgeting make much more sense in my life." —Lorraine Berry
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in nine colors).
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