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Maybe I'll slay my edges today.
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Promising review: "I needed something to flip a Thai omelette, cooked in a half-inch of oil. I could never get the omelet out in one piece — this spatula does the trick. It is quite thin and flexible at the tip, which worked for my purposes to go tightly down the side of the pan." —Kaye
Get it from Amazon for $12.97 (available in three colors).
It features a nonslip handle for a comfortable grip and two sides: one is a snag-free wire loop for buttoning and the other a narrow zipper hook.
Promising review: "I bought this for my mother who has arthritis and wears blouses with small buttons. She says it's the best thing since sliced bread! It works very efficiently to both button and unbutton, making her much less frustrated." —Mary
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
Promising review: "This brush has been the best thing for my natural hair. I have thick 4C hair and I was having trouble keeping it detangled. Before this, I would use a wide tooth comb or my fingers, but they did nothing for the tight knot balls I was getting. I would get frustrated at how long it would take and start going faster, which was ultimately ripping my hair out. Every time I touched my hair it seemed like I was losing it. What used to take hours has now been chopped down to about 26 minutes. When I looked at the brush, there was nearly NO shed or broken hairs left behind. I've thrown every other detangle tool away (though I decided to keep my fingers). This has my loyalty for life." —Dubya.
Get it from Amazon for $12.88 (available in six colors).
Now sis, you and I both know that laying your edges is only for the days you actually want to. Your edges are fine any way you choose to wear them.
Get it from Beautybeez for $15 (available in six colors).
BuzzFeed Editor, Maitland Quitmeyer, loves this! Here's what she has to say:
"I read before going to sleep every night using my much-beloved Kindle Paperwhite — it helps shush the anxious thoughts that often keep me awake at night and helps me get my pages in. But sometimes I lie on my back and....drop my Kindle on my face. Frankly this happens when I'm falling asleep, but also when I'm just reclining and reading on the couch. So after I got a PopSocket for my phone, I thought...why don't I stick one on my KINDLE?! Long story short, it was a great idea, 10/10 recommend. I haven't dropped it on my face SINCE. Also, as a lefty, I find holding my Kindle with one hand and being able to turn the pages very annoying. My right hand is weaker and gets tired, but my left hand can't turn the pages on the right side. The PopSocket makes gripping with my right hand and turning the pages way easier. Pop one of these pretty bbs on your favorite device — it'll make things just a little bit easier."
Get an acetate PopSocket from PopSocket for $17+ (available in nine colors), or check out the full selection of PopSockets on Amazon.
Read her full PopSockets review to learn more!
Promising review: "I try and get out to run with my husky, but she PULLS so much it ends up hurting my upper back. I saw this online and figured it was worth testing out, and to my surprise it is amazing! Now my hands can be free and we run, and the bungee in the leash allows some pull without strangling my dog. The handles are strong and sturdy when I need to reel her in, too. Love this leash, plus it makes me look like I am running faster." —Kayla S
Get it from Amazon for $14.44.
Wild Minimalist is a small business based in the Bay Area in San Rafael, California. After backpacking through the Pacific Northwest and French countryside, where minimal living was optimal, Max and Lilly were inspired to eliminate waste from their lives after they returned home. Wild Minimalist was born to make it easier for others to join their journey towards a zero waste lifestyle.
Promising review: "I love it so much I take every time I go to the market so I don’t have to use those yucky plastic ones for my veggies. It so beautiful that I even hang it on a peg in my kitchen!" —Daisey
Get it from Wild Minimalist for $19.99.
Also available in other styles.
Promising review: "I just love this plant mister. It’s made of glass and the color of the green matches the color online. The handle and spray pump look like brushed metal. I have a window made for plants and this is very helpful for misting them and keeping them plants from drying out in between watering. It’s one of those "I don’t really need it but I can use it purchases" that I found while looking for items I don’t need online during the pandemic. It looks pretty and makes a standard task feel fun and fancy. It works perfectly but I honestly bought it for the aesthetic. My friend purchased one as soon as I texted a photo of mine and she loves her mister too. This is something I would buy again as a gift because of how nice it looks." —Katie
Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in five colors).
This is a great small, Black-owned business from San Francisco! Their goal is not only to make high-quality, sustainable coffee, but also promote "diversity, inclusion, social and economic restoration, entrepreneurship, and environmental sustainability." They also prioritize hiring people of color, the formerly incarcerated, women, and people with disabilities.
Promising review: "I'm a big fan of darker roast coffees and l.o.v.e. East Fourteenth. That blackberry note is AMAZING — tiny bit of cacao/rich chocolate on the finish. Worth breaking my one-cup-a-day rule for. Red Bay is awesome — beautifully fresh roasted, and shipped quickly." —Shelby De Mello
Promising review: "This stuff is life-changing! I have incredibly oily skin that is acne-prone. Although it seems counterintuitive to put oil on my oily skin, it does wonders for keeping my skin clear and refreshed and gives it a healthy glow! I apply two to three drops each night after washing my face and sometimes use it as my moisturizer during the daytime as well." —RC
Get it from Amazon for $14.95.
To learn more, check out our Radha rosehip oil deep dive.
Promising review: "I seriously want to rave about this timer / clock. It's the funkiest most awesome clock and timer. I bought it to specifically GET MY KIDS OUT OF THE HOUSE TO SCHOOL ON TIME. They consistently won't be ready every morning without me hollering 10 minutes! Five minutes! If I missed these call outs, no one was ready on time. Now, the alarm goes off and they know what that means. I flip the hexagon to 15 minutes then beep beep beep! It's loud but not obnoxious and everyone can hear it from the bedroom. Flip again for five more minutes. When it goes off again, I'm going for my keys. Better be ready, kiddos! LIFE IS BETTER with my ZNEWTECH HEXAGON DIGITAL Timer & Alarm!!!!" —77Keys
Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in four colors).
Check out my coworker's hexagonal productivity timer review for more on how she uses this to get more done and help the day go by faster.
How is that possible, you ask? Well, you can choose from the OG Home Chef box (meals that take 30+ minutes), the Fresh and Easy box (which requires little to no prep at all), and the Fresh Start box (carb- and calorie-conscious options approved by a dietician). Before placing your order, you can also check off if there are any meats you don't eat or anything you're allergic to. After that, you'll have 30+ meals to choose from every week from things like garlic parmesan-crusted filet mignon with roasted parsnips to cauliflower, kale, and chickpea skillet with Pomodoro sauce and garlic bread.
Promising review: "I have tried every boxed meal kit. Home Chef is by FAR the best quality products." —Jan K.
Get it from Home Chef for 6.99+/per serving.
What you'll get: Each box comes with a recipe card and all the ingredients you need to make three, four, five tasty and filling dinners depending on your plan.
Get it from EveryPlate starting at $2.99+/meal.
Promising review: "This product is something I didn’t know I needed. It’s like the creator crawled into my soul and found the deepest desire of my heart and then invented it. If you think I’m being dramatic, you should try soggy cereal and then eat cereal from THIS bowl. I’ll take 30 more, please, and hand them out as gifts." —Sarah F.
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three colors and in multi-packs).
Promising review: "I've purchased similar items in the past that visually looked like this but were stiff and rigid. This is amazing. Totally eased my back pain from my quarantined-at-home desk job. Highly recommend." —Bellarosa555
Get it from Amazon for $37.95 (available in two colors).
Promising review: "We LOVE our SodaStream. I always thought it was only for making soda/pop, but then I realized we can make sparkling water. It ends up saving us money by not having to buy La Croix. We have started experimenting with infusing it with natural fruit flavors because I like the flavored water. My boyfriend is perfectly content with plain bubbly water. Buy two CO2 cartridges so then you have a backup if one runs out and you don't have to run out to get it filled right away." —Nicole
Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in six colors).
My coworker's SodaStream Fizzi review goes into more detail about why this is a kitchen must-have.
What you'll get: After purchasing the original kit, which comes with the Burst sonic toothbrush, USB charging base, and USB wall adapter, you'll receive replacement brush heads every 90 days.
Get the starter kit from Burst for $69.99+ (available in three colors) and replacement heads for $6+/every 90 days.
Promising review: "This is hands-down the BEST makeup remover I've ever used. I use it in the morning to get any greasiness off my face and at night to take my makeup off before my cleanser. The smell is amazing and my face has never been SO soft. I think this balm is so much better than all of the 'higher-end' ones I've used. It's well worth the price because a little goes a long way. This is definitely a must-have." —DC
Get it from Versed for $17.99.
Promising review: "I absolutely love these curtains! I purchased the dark gray set for my bedroom about a month ago! I'm fascinated with astrology and thought these curtains would go perfect with my new bedroom theme! I adore the tiny star cutouts! The sizing of the stars are perfect! Not too small and not atrociously big. The fabric is soft to the touch and blocks out all sunlight (besides the tiny cutouts)! I couldn't have asked for better quality curtains to go with my constellation-themed bedroom. And who cold beat the price?! Fantastic purchase!" —Andi
Get them from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in seven sizes and seven colors).
EucalyptusBlooms is a small business based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They're known for their eucalyptus and lavender bath products, including shower-friendly pouches and soothing soaps.
Promising review: "A must-have for the shower! I could smell the eucalyptus as soon as I opened my mailbox! Cannot wait to take my bath this evening. 🙌🏼" —Etsy Customer
Get it from EucalyptusBlooms on Etsy for $15.99+ (available in packs of three and five).
Promising review: "I bought this product after realizing the Scotch Brite fur removing sheets have been discontinued. We have three cats and we regularly used the sheets to remove embedded fur from our sofa and chairs. I was skeptical about this product when I bought it and was AMAZED by how well this worked. The best part to me is that it also helps the environment because there are no sheets to be thrown away. Highly recommend!!!!!" —jean p godoy
Get it from Amazon for $24.95.
Promising review: "Lots of uses, but my favorite is using the mat bent to pick up a hot container. Containers generally get too hot to handle, and I have generally forgotten to put a plate under them. So, I've had to use sometimes slippery mitts on the sides of the dish without any support under the dish. This mat is the perfect solution — easy to pick up and carry, put down the dish, and return the mat to the microwave." —jrh0
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
You'll get two tan, two white, and two black straps.
Promising review: "I have ALWAYS had an issue with straps slipping. I’ve been told countless times 'you’re not wearing the right size.' Ok...so I go get fitted. Spent $$$ on bras including trying bras from expensive boutiques that tout their bras are designed and patented with a no-slip U-shaped strap. The f’ing straps STILL slip. Read the reviews for this and said for this money, it can’t hurt to try. Hooked on one of these strap holders and and went THE WHOLE DAY without having to adjust the bra. Not one single adjustment. This made me seriously happy and to think, they cost only a fraction of what I was spending." —Trina
Get a set of six from Amazon for $7.99.
Promising review: "I didn't think much of the product when it was delivered. It looks great but I thought it can't work. Wow, I was wrong. I have no more drips in the car cup holders. This little coaster absorbs all the moisture and dries quickly. I will have to order for the second car." —Fred G.
Get a set of two from Amazon for $5.99.
ResinArtObsessed is just that — resin art obsessed! Based in Jacksonville, Florida, this online shop creates beautiful products using resin that are totally insta-worthy.
Promising review: "I ordered the gold leaf and the pictures don’t do it justice! I have a 2018 Hyundai Tucson and they fit almost perfectly! Just a tad bit small but it’s fine, makes it easier to get in and out. Absolutely in love! 10/10 recommend!" —alishaneay3
Get it from ResinArtObsessed on Etsy for $10 (available in 36 options)
Promising review: "Maybe not as great an idea as sliced bread, but pretty close. I use them for a variety of purposes. I use them as holders for kitchen tools and pots. One is attached to a hanging light over the food prep area and I can hang a one-page recipe on it while I prep. One holds a device to help me do a chore in the garage. They are incredibly strong and well-made." —KTS
Get a set of 10 from Amazon for $12.74.
Promising review: "I have being using a manual water dispenser for years, until I started feeling pain in my hands and fingers and decided to give this item a try. I charged the same day and it is still going on, even thought I replaced the five gallon empty water bottle several times. It works fantastic, is very nice, and very easy to use. Everybody in my household loves it and appreciates me more for getting it! Thank you very much to the inventor." —Marta S. Gallego
Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
Promising review: "I went through so many junky plastic dog bag holders that easily break or pop open (despite their screw tops). Someone really put a lot of good work into this bag. Strong zipper, flexible nylon material and reinforced seems. The most practical feature of course is the carabiner clip. I'd highly recommend this product to anyone." —Jamie Cook
Get it from Amazon for $10.99 (also available in gray).
Promising review: "I have large ears but love the AirPods. I found these and it’s now a game-changer. They come with a nice pouch so you don’t lose anything. The best feature is the ear canal tips. It creates decent noise isolation, but what’s great is that since the AirPods produce mediocre sound these tips give you sound and bass that you want — all thanks to more concentrated sound. I’m happy." —Biohazard
Get them from Amazon for $13.95 (available in two sizes and colors).
Promising review: "First of all, these are super cute. They are effective, as well. I wanted to ditch the sponge because they can harbor germs. They consist of 70% recycled paper and 30% cotton and can be washed in the top rack of the dishwasher or placed in the microwave to disinfect. Packaging says they are good for 200 uses, and it looks like this will be the case. I’m pleased with this product and its performance." —MG Hammock
Get a set of four from Amazon for $12.95 (available in 19 options).
The eco-friendly invention comes from Sarah Dooley of Marley's Monsters. If you're looking for other sustainable supplies, you should also check out her reusable gift wrap, coffee filters, facial rounds, and nursing pads.
Promising review: "I love these reusable sponges! They scrub food off easily and are very sturdy. I am so happy with the quality and the fact that I can wash and reuse them! Perfect replacement for disposable sponges and so cute!" —Kristen Velasquez
Get it from Marley's Monsters on Etsy for $8.50+ (available in four colors).
BuzzFeed Editor, Melanie Aman, loves this! Here's what she has to say:
"I love my CHEF iQ Smart Cooker for a lot of reasons but mainly the smart auto pressure release, so I no longer have to cross my fingers and hope my dinner doesn't explode in my face when I release the pressure valve by hand. It also has a handy built-in scale, which is super useful when a recipe calls for grams and the American education system once again fails me. On top of doing everything your old pressure cooker could do plus a whole heck of a lot more, my CHEF iQ Smart Cooker just looks a lot sleeker, meaning I can leave it out on the counter without it being an eyesore."
Get it from Amazon for $168.08.
Just place it between your front seat and console!
Promising review: "Most awesome thing I bought I think all year! I have small sports car, no cup-holders. This thing looks awesome, is well-made, and is sturdy! It's everything I needed and it looks fantastic in my car, even though I have dark blue leather interior. Fabulous find!" —2019
Get it from Amazon for $17.97+ (available in three colors).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.