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    43 Useful Products You'll Reach For On A Daily Basis

    These days, we need all the help we can get.

    1. A three-piece cosmetic organizer that somehow has room to house a plethora of makeup and beauty routine essentials. It's like having an additional mini cabinet and takes up only a fraction of counter space.

    The clear cosmetic organizer filled with makeup

    2. A magnetic visual grocery list you can stick on your fridge to keep track of your grocery needs and a quick glance will tell you that you don't have everything you need for ~Taco Tuesday~. And, if you have kids, it's a great way to include them in the grocery shopping.

    the visual grocery list

    3. A large water bottle in case remembering to stay hydrated is a constant struggle. You can fit a hefty ~64 ounces~ of water in this bottle, plenty enough to quench the thirst while you're on the go. And, it has little encouragements at each line so keep you motivated on your hydration journey.

    4. A mini steam iron perfect for mini wrinkle jobs that need a little ironing out. And, it's so tiny you can pop it in your luggage and take it with you on your travels.

    Reviewer using the mini iron to iron their non-medical face masks

    5. A daily planner to help you stay on task. You can keep track of assignments due, upcoming bills, or make sure you don't forget the next episode of House of the Dragon

    the outside of the planner
    the inside of the planner with stickers
    Amazon

    The best thing about this planner is that it goes from 2022 to 2023, so you can start using it right away. 

    Promising review: "I have been buying The Happy Planner for years and have always been happy with my purchase. I splurged this year and got the hole punch and it makes a world of difference. I can add in all the things I need with me without staples and paper clips." —The Book Booth

    Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in six options). 

    6. Blue Apron subscription to take the stress out of cooking by sending you fresh ingredients and mouthwatering recipes to make delicious meals. 

    a photo of a meal that come from blue apron and the meal consists of a chicken breast with a sauce drizzled over it and green beans with roasted potatoes
    @blueapron / Via www.instagram.com

    What you'll get: Each box comes with a recipe card and all the ingredients you need to make two, three, or four tasty and filling dinners depending on your plan. You can choose the recipes yourself or allow the culinary team to choose recipes based on your dietary preferences. 

    You can also add a wine subscription to your meal subscription and receive the perfect bottle to pair with your meal.

    Get it from Blue Apron starting at $7.99+/meal.

    Want to know more about this subscriptions service? One of our employees tried it! Check out her Blue Apron meal kit review for more deets!

    7. A mini cutting board for mini cutting jobs that don't need that big block of wood you normally use. It's also a great solution for small spaces with little to no counter space.

    Reviewer's picture of the mini bamboo cutting board being used to cut limes

    8. An Always Pan from Our Place that'll easily become your best kitchen accessory. Your other pans will thank you for the break, while this one pan does all the heavy lifting. They don't call it the "Always Pan" for nothing.

    9. An extra-large spatula that'll wow your in-laws the next time they come over for a visit and you plate their perfect salmon in one piece.

    Hand using the blue extra-large spatula to flip an omelette and a piece of salmon

    10. A double-sided dressing aid tool ideal for people living with arthritis or carpel tunnel to give them additional help so they can maintain their independence while getting dressed.

    Hand using the dressing aid tool to button a shirt

    11. A detangling brush to ease through your knots and tangles without pulling or causing additional breakage to your tresses.

    12. An edge styler that'll effortlessly get those edges on and poppin' for the summa summa summertime. 🌞

    13. A hands-free dog leash here to make it easier for you and your furry friend to enjoy your afternoon stroll. Reviewers say the leash isn't pulling and gives them more mobility while out and about.

    14. A two-pack of TikTok-famous Dan-O's seasoning for adding some pizazz to everything from meat to eggs to veggies. People have been raving about how it adds the perfect amount of ~POW~ to your food, taking the flavor to the next level.

    15. A magnetic key holder in the shape of an adorable cloud that'll ensure you never have to wonder where your keys are. Losing things really has a way of raining on your parade.

    reviewer showing two sets of keys magnetically attached to a cloud-shaped key holder

    16. A pair of blue light–blocking glasses because if you stare at a screen all day, chances are you've experienced eye fatigue or strain. These lenses will help filter out the blue light that's wearing out your peepers, so after a long day, they'll be strong enough to rewatch Ted Lasso episodes before bed.

    17. A Squatty Potty perfect for making your restroom visits a more... enjoyable experience? It'll help your posture on the toilet so that you can dump and go with ease.

    white squatty potty sitting underneath a toilet

    18. A pack of chicken-flavored Pill Pocket dog treats to fake out your pup so you can actually get them to take their medicine. They might even beg for their next dose.

    19. A portable charger on the days when you have a neverending to-do list. If you notice your phone's battery starting to fade, you can plug it into this charger and juice it up in no time. Now if only they had one of these for humans.

    The charger with text "high speed charging"

    20. A pair of soft silicone grips — as an avid glasses wearer there are several pairs I've gotten back from my optometrist that fit relatively well except they slip down or cause a little pain behind the ear. These grips will help make those glasses more comfortable.

    Model with the grips holding the glasses behind their ear

    21. An automatic shutoff safety outlet so you won't need to turn around halfway to work to make sure you actually unplugged your flat iron. This smart device will automatically shut off your devices after a certain amount of time. Genius!

    22. A glass mister bottle perfect for drowning your plants in love but not water. Truthfully, this mister is just a super cute way to spray them down to keep them hydrated in between waterings.

    23. A bag of Colombian dark roast coffee because the best part of waking up will always be a hot cup of joe.

    The bag of coffee

    24. A bottle of Radha rosehip oil to battle your redness, scarring, pimples, and other issues so you can get the most out of your natural glow.

    Reviewer's before picture with acne scarring on her cheeks, and after picture with very faded scarring. There's a five-star Amazon caption on top that says, "Just wow."

    25. A rotating timer ideal for people who get overwhelmed with long to-do lists.

    26. A split cereal bowl for people who can't stand soggy cereal or those who just like to keep their foods separate in general.

    Reviewer's split cereal bowl with milk and cereal separated

    27. A gel-enhanced seat cushion that'll be the best thing your butt experiences all year. WFH can be hard on the body, and this cushion will make it that much easier for you to finally clear out that inbox.

    Reviewer's swivel office chair with a memory foam cushion resting on it

    28. A SodaStream so you can make delicious sparkling water while reducing the use of plastic bottles.

    29. Burst Oral Care to upgrade your smile with its chic electric brush that has charcoal bristles for whiter teeth, three brushing modes, a built-in two-minute timer, and more.

    The kit

    30. A jar of Versed cleansing balm perfect for wiping off your makeup at the end of the day or two seconds after that Zoom work meeting is over. What's even better is that reviewers say that it didn't leave their face feeling greasy afterwards, just so fresh and so clean.

    Model's hand holding a jar of the cleansing balm

    31. A pair of blackout curtains for people who like to block out the sun beams but still need enough light to find their phone charger. The star-shaped holes in it also give your room Aladdin vibes = you now ~soaring, tumbling, freewheeling through an endless diamond sky.~

    32. A eucalyptus pouch that'll add aromatherapy goodness to your routine shower and open your sinuses and lungs to reduce the symptoms of summer allergies.

    clear pouch of fresh eucalyptus leaves and essential oil hanging on a gold bath faucet

    33. A pet-hair remover to collect all the fur that's left all over the house like little piles of buried treasure.

    Reviewer's picture to show before and after of their shirt covered in pet hair, and then completely clean. It also shows how the pet hair–remover is now filled with fur

    34. A microwave multi-mat because we've all almost dropped our entire bowl of ramen trying to take the hot bowl out of the microwave.

    Hands using the mat to take a bowl out of the microwave

    35. A set of bra strap clips in case you've slipped into the perfect little number for your first date night out and the last thing you want to worry about is falling bra straps.

    Model's back to show how the horizontal bra strap clip holds the two bra straps in place

    36. A pair of marble car coasters that'll absorb condensation and you won't have to get that sticky gooey substance that all your loose change sticks to.

    Reviewer's picture of the marble car coasters in their car

    37. A set of magnetic hooks soon to be your next organizational bff. You can use these hooks to hang so many things all over the house.

    38. A water dispenser to turn any super large jug of water into a fountain of hydration. No more having to struggle to turn it over hoping it doesn't cause a mini flood in your kitchen.

    Reviewer using the dispenser to pour water from the jug, hands-free

    39. A poop bag holder so you'll be prepared for every ~release~ your pet has on their daily walk. It conveniently connects to your leash and will give you peace of mind while you're wondering what on earth you fed Fido that made him have to pop a squat three times.

    The black poop bag holder attached to a leash

    40. A set of llama dishcloths for an eco-friendly option that'll replace up to 17 paper towels and can be washed up to 200 times.

    The llama dishcloths

    41. A washable sponge because somehow someway — dishes. And, if you're making more eco-friendly changes in your household, this sponge could be a great addition. Just pop it in the washing machine or dishwasher and it's ready to reuse again.

    42. A splurge-worthy Chef iQ smart pressure cooker featuring a lot of really fancy features that'll turn any PB&J cook into a top chef that can pressure cook, slow cook, sear/sauté, steam, and more. It has a built in scale to help you measure ingredients as well as an auto release that'll let the steam out when it's done cooking.

    43. A front seat organizer perfect for cars that don't have cup holders. Like, your weekly pink drink needs its own passenger seat, duh!

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