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    29 Useful Things From Amazon Canada You’ll Probably Use On Every Day Ending In “Y”

    Retail therapy, but make it practical.

    1. 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

    2. A mini Wetbrush that you can take with you on the go. It'll definitely come in handy on particularly blustery days and after rainstorms.

    A person holding the wetbrush

    3. A giant colander spoon that you can use to scoop pasta right out of boiling water so you won't have to make the treacherous journey from your stove to your sink. It's also great for removing access oil from food after roasting.

    4. A bottle of Maybelline foundation that'll give you a flawless base for your glam. Reviewers say it doesn't leave them looking cake-y and love how easy it is to blend and build up the coverage.

    A person holding a bottle of the foundation in front of steps down to a subway

    5. An ultra-slim Brita dispenser that won't take up a ton of shelf space in your fridge. It has a built-in filter so you'll always be drinking the freshest, cleanest H2O.

    The filter next to a glass of water

    6. A pair of super fluffy slippers that'll keep your feet warm when you're loungin' around the house. They have grippy, textured soles so you won't go slipping and sliding on your floors.

    A person wearing the slippers while lounging on a couch

    7. A jar of Japanese chili miso sauce that'll add a punch of flavour and a bit of crunch to your bland 'n' boring meals. It's not super spicy so you won't have to worry about it lighting your tongue on fire.

    An avocado with chili miso suace on it

    8. A stick-on cord organizer with rose gold accents that'll keep your wires from slithering under your desk or getting tangled in your drawer. It's also a great accessory for your car if your dash is looking a little messy.

    A pile of tangled cords and several cords in the organizer

    9. A bestselling over-the-door hanger that you can use to store extra towels and clothes that won't fit in your closet. It's super sturdy so it'll hold your bulkier jackets and wet towels without budging.

    Several pieces of clothing and accessories on the rack

    10. A handy-dandy oven tool that'll help you push and pull your racks so you can easily check how golden your cookies are. Reviewers say it's also great for toaster ovens and smaller appliances that oven mitts are just too bulky for.

    A person pulling out an oven rack with the tool

    11. 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 poke out.

    Several bookmarks laid out

    12. A bottle of Poo-Pourri spray that'll make sharing a bathroom less unpleasant. Even if your roommate doesn't remember to turn on the fan, they might remember to fill your loo with the luscious scent of the tropics.

    A person holding the bottle of Poo-Pourri spray

    13. A pack of Post-It flags that'll help you mark important pages and lines in your textbooks without ruining them with a highlighter. They won't leave behind residue so your stuff will stay looking good as new.

    The inside of a notebook featuring several flags

    14. A full set of cooking utensils so you can stop scraping your pots and pans by stirring with forks and knives. They're made of silicone and can withstand super high temps, meaning you won't need to worry about them melting into your food.

    The cooking utensils laid out on a cutting board

    15. A 3-in-1 wireless charging stand that'll juice up your phone, AirPods, and Apple Watch all in one go. Reviewers say it charges their devices super fast and love that it eliminates clutter.

    Gadgets on the stand beside a laptop

    16. A sliding dishwasher magnet that'll save you from brawling with your roommate about throwing their pasta-covered plate in with your fresh, beautiful dishes.

    The slidable magnet on a dishwasher set to dirty

    17. A set of tie-free shoe laces that'll transform your runners into slip-ons. They'll make putting on your shoes quicker and easier, and they won't come undone if you break into a sprint.

    A person wearing shoes with the laces in them

    18. 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 get at restaurants.

    Six straws lined up

    19. A starfish-shaped drain catcher that’ll trap your stray strands of hair before they get into your pipes, keeping them free of clogs. It may actually save you from hiring a plumber and fighting with your partner over who's going to clean all of the gross stuff out of your bathtub.

    A person lifting up the edge of the drain catcher

    20. A set of handy push hooks that'll make your towels and rags easier to store (and grab). Thanks to their peel-and-stick backings, you won't even need to bust out a screwdriver to install them.

    21. A pack of transparent pimple patches that'll suck the gross stuff right out of your zits. Reviewers say they work miracles on cystic acne and love that foundation and concealer glide right over them.

    22. A power strip with 12 three-prong sockets and three USB ports that actually has enough room to plug in all your gadgets. It has a five-foot cord so you'll be able to snake it behind your desk or couch without the help of an extender.

    The strip with several cords plugged into it

    23. A pack of coiled hair ties that'll keep your hair free of crazy crimps and tangles and won't cause breakage when you slide them off. They'll also look cuter than classic hair ties when you rock them on your wrists.

    A person stretching out several bands

    24. An Oral B manual toothbrush with a removable head that'll save you from throwing out your entire toothbrush when the bristles start looking a bit worse for wear. It comes with a magnetic clip so you can mount it on your wall instead of leaving it to collect germs on your counter.

    25. A pack of Mr. Clean Magic Eraser sheets that'll make cleaning up messes in hard-to-reach places a lot easier. They're more flexible than the OG Magic Eraser, meaning you can get them into tinier nooks and crannies.

    26. A tube of Aquaphor healing ointment that'll soothe your chafed and chapped skin, leaving it moisturized and silky smooth. Reviewers say it's a lifesaver for anyone with cracked lips and that it's more effective than other, more expensive balms and masks.

    A person squeezing the ointment into their palm

    27. 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

    28. A patterned glass water bottle that'll stand out amongst the plain ol' canteens in your collection. It comes with a neoprene sleeve that'll make it comfortable to hold and tote around.

    29. And finally, a pack of Scotch-Brite sponges with lil' scrubby dots that won't scratch your cookware. They help loosen up hardened food but are gentler than scouring pads and steel wool.

    A person holding two sponges

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