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1. A Dash mini waffle maker so user-friendly, it may inspire you to replace that cereal bar with an actual sit-down breakfast. (Life advice: Don't be that TV character who grabs a single grape from a breakfast buffet and goes, "gotta run.")
This waffle maker heats up super quickly, is designed with nonstick pans, and is fairly no-frills: Just plug it in, pour some batter, and wait for the light to turn green. Your waffles are now ready!
Plus this comes with a neat little recipe book packed with recipes for hash browns, paninis, biscuit pizzas — basically a bunch of recipes that can be done using just this little waffle maker.
2. A "Bacon Bin" if the inconvenience of storing grease was ever so overwhelming in the moment, you contemplated the unthinkable — pouring said grease down the drain and adding your plumber to speed dial. This "I should have thought of that" invention gives you a place to store piping hot liquid until you can use *or* properly dispose of it.
3. A SodaStream that makes it easy to DIY their own carbonated beverage. This turns flat water fizzy in just a few seconds, saving them a) *all* the money they'd typically spend on seltzer, and b) prevents them from wasting a ton of plastic. All in all, a total win.
So how does it work? V. simple. Fill the bottle with water to the designated line, put it on the machine, then press the button on top for two second intervals (do this until you hear a releasing sound).
FYI, this comes with CO2 and a BPA-free bottle.
4. A tube of Exfolikate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment that uses a blend of enzymes, extracts, silica, and vitamins reveal a smoother, brighter surface. It's also packed with lactic and salicylic acid that truly turn your complexion into a blank canvas for allll the other steps in your nighttime routine. Translation: Your skin is about to fully absorb that pricy hydrating serum.
5. A Bathing Culture terra-cotta detox scrubber that enlists the help of natural clay to slough away dead skin to reveal a smoother and brighter complexion. Plus, it's perfect for pedicure season — this'll help rid your piggies of calluses.
6. A Wilton nonstick pan in the shape of a heart, which means the brownies you just attempted to bake (the batter of which is filled to the brim with random egg shell pieces and the wrong oil) will at least look fantastic.
7. A tube of RevitaLash eyelash conditioner that enlists the help of cruelty-free peptides, lipids, biotin, and green tea extract that result in longer and stronger lashes with nightly application. The result is also hypoallergenic and won't irritate your peepers.
8. A Rubbermaid food storage container capable of keeping produce fresh for a significantly longer amount of time. Get ready to save a ton of $$$ on groceries that tend to wilt away and die (I'm looking at you LETTUCE) within a mere five seconds after being placed in your fridge. Your life is actually about to change.
9. An Aquis hair towel designed with a microfiber construction that is super-absorbent and cuts drying time by up to half, erego meaning you'll be able to spend less time on your hair and more time on things that matter. Another episode of The Office, anyone?
10. A nonabrasive Bar Keepers Friend cleansing and polishing powder so you can destroy years of icky build-up on all of your porcelain, copper, glass, tile, stainless-steel, plastic, and brass. Now grab your iPhone, folks, because the "after" photos are about to get GOOD.
11. A bottle of Oribe dry texturizing spray, which is considered a holy grail amongst the ~thin hair~ community for its foolproof formula. It's all very simple: Spray this on dry hair for an immediate root lift — and buildable, nongreasy volume will be delivered with just a few spritzes.
12. A desk mat that cackles in the face of coffee rings. Plus, don't have a space large enough to accommodate a fancy WFH set-up? Same. Slap this bebe on your living room coffee table to at least give the *feeling* of typing away at a genuine office desk.
13. Reusable silicone bags to store the sandwich half you didn't eat. Not only will this stop you from using those wasteful plastic baggies, but these nontoxic silicone bags are also microwave- and dishwasher-safe and designed with a pinch-lock seal.
14. A cable management box to hide unsightly wires that cause heartache by just looking at them. The tangles! The never-ending tangles! They're more than I can personally handle, so I will be hiding them with this box: It's the more efficient tech equivalent of "the chair."*
15. A Dash rapid cooker to take the ~hard~ work out of egg-based dishes because starting your day with a real meal = giving yourself structure that WFH life often lacks.
All you'll have to do is fill this cooker with water, add up to six eggs, and breakfast will be served. This handy gadget holds up to six eggs (it can make poached, soft-, medium-, or hard-boiled eggs, and omelets), has an automatic shut-off feature, and the removable parts are dishwasher-safe.
16. A standing desk converter if sitting hunched over your laptop for eight hours a day seems, well, not great! This sleek device has built-in cable management, can accommodate two monitors, and really helps break up the monotony of a day spent working remotely.
17. A Remington curling wand capable of doing the Impossible (yes, Impossible with a capital "I"). This miracle tool allows even the finest, straightest of manes to hold the most voluminous beach waves: Just wrap your hair around the barrel, wait a few seconds, and you're done. Minimal effort required. Several tears shed.
This wand heats up within 30 seconds and has a 60-second automatic shut-off feature, meaning you'll never have any midday did-I-turn-off-my-curler panics ever again. The barrel also comes in 1-inch and 1.5-inch sizes, heats up to 410 degrees Fahrenheit (and can be adjusted), and has a ceramic coating for even heat distribution.
SIDE NOTE: I have been using the same Remington wand for about six (maybe seven) years and it is truly a gift from above. For reference, I have super straight, thin hair that usually can't ever hold a curl, but this helps me achieve a full head of beach waves in under 15 minutes.