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    40 Products That'll Make You Realize Life Could've Been A Little Easier This Whole Time

    Live smarter, not harder.

    1. A no-rinse soap that removes an entire step from hand-washing your clothes, making the whole process easier and faster.

    the bottle

    2. Mask brackets with the framework to keep your cloth mask away from your lips. Hello, un-smudged lipstick! I missed you.

    white plastic concave structures that go under the mask

    3. A pair of waterproof shoe covers to keep on hand in case of unexpected rain. We all know that umbrella is not going to protect your new suede heels from a torrential downpour.

    4. A journal happy to store all your increasingly complicated passwords. At least 12 characters, including a symbol, number, capital letter, ancient rune, and the fleeting details of a half-remembered dream? COME ON!

    5. A breakfast sandwich maker that cooks every part of the sandwich at once and then neatly stacks them together so you can skip the line at your local deli.

    sandwich maker with three compartments for bread and insides

    6. A peel-off cuticle guard so you can get fancy with your sponge manicure — or more likely, so you can get a half-decent manicure that's not mostly on your fingers.

    7. A pack of pantry moth traps to finally rid your home of those annoying, dusty bug aviators.

    8. A pack of toaster bags so you can get your grilled cheese fix without waiting around to flip your sandwich in a pan.

    grilled cheeses in sleeves in toaster

    9. A blind spot mirror so switching lanes doesn't have to be a heart-stopping moment of terror.

    small circle mirror stuck to side mirror

    10. A silicone freezing tray that lets you section your leftover food into perfect frozen portions so you don't have to unfrost your entire vat of black beans every time you want a single serving.

    frozen rectangle of soup next to mold with soup in it

    11. Detangling brushes to make quick work out of even the knottiest hair. Brushing your or your kid's hair no longer has to end in tears.

    bean shaped brush

    12. A folding board that lets you harness the tools of the retail professionals and get perfect folds every time.

    13. ~Handy~ nail clippers sporting a rotating swivel head and an extra-long handle, giving you easier access to hard-to-reach nails.

    the clippers

    14. An under-counter jar opener so you can open stubborn containers with just one hand (the other hand is free to text friends about all the pickles you're about to eat).

    hand opens jar with wedge attached under cabinet

    15. Boy Brow — a foolproof way to get instantly well-groomed eyebrows with just a few swipes.

    model uses the brow brush

    16. A back zipper puller in case you don't have a treadmill to use like Liz Lemon.

    model zips up dress with long strap

    17. A handy device that keeps track of whether or not the dog has been fed. Those hungry puppy dog eyes aren't fooling anyone now, Fido!

    reviewer holds rectangular device with switch for two meals each day

    18. Slow cooker liners so you don't have to yank the heavy pot out of the cooker to clean it.

    two bags in crock pot for two different foods

    19. A grippy silicone strip to apply to your bags to keep them from falling off your shoulders all the dang time. It's the only thing more effective than wearing an '80s blazer with big shoulder pads.

    model shows the rubber attached to bottom of strap

    20. A dip clip so you can be in complete control of how much sauce is getting on your food.

    clip-on dip holder

    21. An egg cooker you can count on to not mess up the hard boiled eggs again.

    egg maker with eggs in it

    22. A veggie chopper to make quick work of your prep work.

    23. A microwave popcorn maker so you can avoid the bagged kind but still do the least amount of work possible.

    24. An ice tray with a lid so you can walk at a normal pace from the sink to the freezer and just throw that thing in there, no risk of spills.

    ice tray with flap

    25. A pet hair remover that'll pull all the fur off your belongings. It turns out that white fur coat you own is actually a black denim jacket???

    26. A magnetic meal planning pad with a detachable shopping list for when you want to really commit to cooking at home.

    hand peels of shopping list from pad

    27. A ball of slime putty that's really fun to play with — but don't forget to use it to clean up anything with lots of nooks and crannies.

    ball of slide is applied to vent

    28. A jewelry cleaning pen you can count on to add new shine to your gems, no costly trip to the jeweler needed.

    before: blurry ring after: clear ring

    29. A pack of Bottle Bright tablets possibly made out of fairy dust, because they'll totally wipe away years of grime in mere minutes.

    before: dirty brown bottle during: foaming liquid in bottle after: clean bottle

    30. A doggy foot cleaner to quickly get your pup's paws squeaky clean so they can get back to lounging on your furniture instead of the expensive pet bed you got them.

    paw is inserted into tube with bristles

    31. A John Frieda hot hair brush for when you wanna look like you have an in-home stylist at your beck and call.

    reviewer with blown out hair poses with bristled hot brush

    32. A rotating makeup organizer with room for (almost) all of your beauty items. You'll never have to dump out a makeup bag on your bed in search of a specific eyeliner ever again!

    rotating makeup shelf

    33. A Tile Mate you can keep track of on your phone. Clip it on to your keys, bag, dog, or whatever you're constantly misplacing.

    cat with key tile attached to collar

    34. A wall suction that you can fill with peanut butter so your dog will have something to distract themselves with from the unimaginable horror of bath time.

    dog licks at bristled device stuck to wall with peanut butter in it while hand washes the dog with bristled device that spits out water

    35. A liquid eyeliner with a stamp on the other end so you can just ~wing~ it when you want dramatic cat eyes without the drama of trying to draw them on yourself.

    eyeliner pen with triangle shape stamp

    36. An Aerogarden countertop garden for a foolproof way to grow fresh herbs at home. Pizza night is gonna be sooo much better with basil you grew all by yourself.

    garden with sprouting herbs in pods with light on top

    37. A subscription to Home Chef — a meal kit service that helps you create tasty meals at home that fit into your expected diet, whether that's vegetarian, adventurous, or quick and simple.

    box with home chef on the side filled with veggies

    38. A trio of Scotch-Brite stainless steel scrubbers for your more intense cleaning needs. Use 'em on uncoated cookware, broilers, and more.

    model uses steel scrubber

    39. Billie — an aesthetically pleasing service that mails razors to your home on a regular basis.

    hands lovingly hold a box with a blue razor in it

    40. A Canva subscription that offers beautiful templates perfect for anyone with a business looking to make their social media presence really shine.

    some of the templates

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