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    31 Products That Are A Step Up From Whatever You’re Using Right Now

    Bye, boring stuff.

    1. A microfibre hair towel that'll work its magic faster than a traditional towel so you won't be tempted to give up and turn to your blow dryer. It'll also help prevent breakage, split ends, and frizz.

    2. A pack of magnetic bookmarks that'll keep your spot so you'll never have to sift through pages to find the line you left off on. Reviewers love that they don't add bulk to their books or slip out like paper ones tend to do.

    3. A pack of laundry detergent strips that'll clean your clothes without releasing any nasty chemicals into the water. They don't require any measuring so you can do your laundry on autopilot.

    A person holding a detergent strip

    4. A stainless steel kitchen bar that won't melt down like regular soap. It'll remove smelly cooking odours from your hands so you won't spend your day smelling like one big clove of garlic.

    A person holding the kitchen bar over a sink

    5. A pack of coiled hair ties that'll keep your hair free of crimps and tangles. They'll also look cuter than classic hair ties when you rock them on your wrists.

    A person stretching out several bands

    6. A pair of Thinx leakproof briefs that'll save your sheets and jeans from a bloody death. They'll replace your pads and tampons or can be used as an extra layer if you've got a heavy flow.

    A person wearing the briefs with a tank top

    7. This bestselling air fryer that'll give you all the joys of fried food without having to mess around with spattering oil. It'll crisp up your goodies in less time than it would take to preheat your oven and it'll shut off automatically so you won’t have to worry about overcooking.

    A person pressing a button on the face of the air fryer

    8. A USB-rechargeable electric lighter that'll help you set your candles aglow without using any actual fire. It'll also be great for camping and barbecuing because it won't get put out by a gust of wind.

    A person using the lighter to light a candle

    9. A set of acrylic paint markers that you can use to create masterpieces. The pointed tips and chunky, easy-to-grip barrels will give you a bit more precision than you'd get with a brush.

    The 12 markers laid out

    10. An adjustable laptop stand that'll replace that stack of books or boardgames you're currently using. Instead of a base, your device will rest on two arms, saving it from overheating.

    A laptop on the stand with an mountain on the desktop

    11. A silicone camera cover that's more effective (and cuter) than a flimsy piece of tape. You can easily remove it when you want to video chat so you won't be stuck fumbling around before your next work meeting.

    12. A compact five-speed hand mixer because you're the chef of your friend group and you require the best tools. It's rechargeable so you won't need to snake any cords around your counters to put it to work.

    The mixer next to a bowl of whipped cream

    13. An automatic pet feeder that's way more useful than the boring bowls that you have to shovel food into yourself. You can program it to serve anywhere between one and four meals a day and it has a voice recorder that'll allow you to play a message every time your pet is served.

    A cat running toward its filled bowl

    14. A Tetris light that'll have you stacking up compliments (lol, get it?). It gives off a soft glow so it won't burn your retinas and will look so much cooler on your bedside table than that lamp you "borrowed" from your parents.

    The light on a stack of magazines

    15. A bag of Balzac's amber roast whole bean coffee that'll help put some pep in your step when you wake up tired. The velvety-smooth taste will be a welcome switch up from the subpar grocery store beans you're used to.

    A person holding up a bag of beans

    16. A pair of bestselling silicone baking mats that'll replace your rolls and rolls of parchment paper. They’ll keep food from sticking to your pans (without the help of cooking spray) and are a cinch to clean.

    17. An easy-to-use paint sprayer that'll come in handy for all your DIY projects. Reviewers say it does the job *a lot* faster than a brush and that it's a lifesaver for larger areas, like fences and walls.

    A person using the sprayer to paint a chair

    18. A wraparound hot water bottle with an adjustable Velcro band and plush cover that you can slide your hands into. It's way cozier to snuggle with than a traditional rubber bottle and it won't slide off your bod, either.

    19. A set of rainbow crystal nail files that reviewers say cause less breakage than ceramic and metal alternatives. They come with plastic sheaths so you won't accidentally poke yourself if you leave them floating around in your bag.

    A person holding four files in their hand

    20. A tapered cereal container with a snap-open lid that'll keep Cheerios or Froot Loops from flying everywhere when you're trying to pour out your breakfast (much better than the boxes they come in, if you ask me). Because it's transparent, you'll also be able to see when you're running low.

    Three containers filled with cereral with filled cereal bowls in front of them

    21. A Kobo eReader so you can download your reading material, instead of filling your tiny room with a ton of books. Not only is this a more eco-friendly option than a paperback, but if you have a hard time making out words, it’ll let you magnify the font and change the boldness of the text.

    A person reading on their Kobo

    22. A time-marked water bottle that's reusable (aka better for the environment than the one's you normally pick up at the convenience store) and will encourage you to drink more H2O. It comes with a removable filter, meaning you can infuse your water with fruits and veggies and not worry about gulping down any seeds.

    Five water bottles on a table outside

    23. A hot air popper that'll make you forget about microwave popcorn forever. It comes with a measuring cup that doubles as a butter melting tray so your topping will be ready right when your kernels are.

    The popper making a bowl of popcorn

    24. A set of satin pillowcases that'll make you feel like you're staying at a five-star hotel instead of your apartment. The silky material won't snag your hair like cotton so you won't have to stress about your tresses being pulled when you toss and turn.

    The silky pillow cases on a bed

    25. A pack of silicone straws if saving the turtles is your top priority. They'll be easier on your teeth than metal alternatives and are way less flimsy than the paper ones you typically get at restaurants.

    Six straws lined up

    26. An adjustable makeup mirror that'll magnify your face and allow you to see what you're doing with their tweezers and tools. Now you won't have to crawl onto your sink to get up close and personal with yourself.

    A person posing in the mirror

    27. A heated mattress pad that'll keep your entire sleeping situation at a toasty-warm temperature so you won't have to raise your hydro bill to snooze through the night. Reviewers say it's helped with insomnia and love that it adds some extra cushy padding to their beds.

    A heated mattress pad on a bed

    28. A self-watering plant pot with a built-in drainage system that'll save you from having to tend to your greenery every week. It has a water storage tank underneath the interior pot so your leafy baby can suck up all the agua it needs via connecting cotton ropes.

    The pot with a snake plant inside of it

    29. A faux leather desk cover that'll replace that ratty old mouse pad you've been using forever. It'll cover almost your entire desk so if you've got any scratches or notches you want to hide, this will be your stylish knight in shining armour.

    A desk pad with a computer, phone, camera, and various other desk accessories on it

    30. A mint green WetBrush that's infused with tea tree oil and will leave your hair shiny, smooth, and much more manageable. The tiny, densely-packed bristles are designed to minimize pain and combat breakage, making them more effective than those with plastic caps.

    A person holding the brush in front of a flower bush

    31. And finally, a new set of sheets that'll be a serious upgrade from the hole-riddled ones you have on your bed right now. They're made of super-soft cotton so if you hate that crispy sheet feel, these will be right up your alley.

    A persons tucked into the covers with their feet on the pillows

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