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    40 Inexpensive And Incredibly Practical Products To Make Your Life A Little Better

    A mask bracket, a beauty spatula, cooling lavender pads that may help with cramps, and a list of other stuff that can simplify your life.

    1. A mask bracket that allows you to be fully and safely covered from the top of your nose to the bottom of your chin, but still able to comfortably breath. Some reviewers say it's even easier to hear people speak with nifty little device.

    2. A fabric shield that repels liquids so if you just so happen to spill coffee before a big meeting it'll be no biggie. Plus, you can use it on furniture and shoes so you can let your messy toddlers have a field day on your white couch without freaking out!

    The product on a shirt showing it's repelling water

    3. A dough press to effortlessly fold and press pies, dumplings, ravioli, calzones, and empanadas so they're crimped perfection. Toss some dough on the press, add a filling, and flip. Then you can fry, bake, or freeze for later.

    4. A box of sanitary napkins that are infused with mint, lavender, and aloe, which actually make periods bearable. They're gentle, cool, soothing, and, most importantly, prevent leaking — plus, my colleague says these even ease her pain.

    a hand holding a pack pads from The Honey Pot Company

    5. A beauty spatula which is one of the most useful beauty applicator products you'll ever own. Never again will you have to trash what could easily be five more full face applications of product.

    6. An automatic toilet bowl–cleaning system that contains bleach but won't ruin your porcelain throne — drop this in the tank and refill it every three months. Every time you flush, the cleaner will dispense, which will keep it sanitized and ~sparkly~.

    Reviewer's automatic toilet bowl cleaning system with bleach cartridge inside a reviewer's toilet

    7. A detangling brush which cuts the detangling process for curlies in half! The ergonomic shape and unique design allows for a painless hair-smoothing process with minimal hair loss involved.

    8. Corner shelves because even the most basic furniture can't typically fit into that space. Filling up the corners of your room will make it seem wider and allow you to use up allllll that free real estate.

    Reviewer zig-zag shape attached to the corner of the wall with books on each shelf

    9. A tub of The Pink Stuff all-purpose cleaning paste that is extremely effective on sink tops, floors, rust, and much more while not being too harsh. You'll finally be able to remove old stains that you had given up on (like the marker art that's been covering your walls for years).

    10. A Squatty Potty toilet stool which is a necessity once you learn that there's a proper way to ~go~. This simple device will make a world of difference.

    White squatty potty in bathroom

    11. A two-tier organizer with slide-out baskets because right now, your sink cabinet looks like a junk drawer. Keep all of your items organized and toss what you don't need — like your empty bottles of shampoo and bodywash.

    12. A Wet & Forget shower cleaner if you're one of those folks who absolutely hates cleaning but likes things to be spotless. This stuff is perfect because it requires absolutely no scrubbing. Just apply the odorless solution to your tub daily and rinse it off with water to make your bathroom look like one at the Ritz — no sponge required.

    Reviewer shower floor before and after using the shower cleaner

    13. A makeup repair mousse which can only be described as wizardry in a bottle. If you've dropped your makeup on the floor the 1,000th time, don't despair — this foam ensures you'll never have to throw out your favorite bronzer, powder, or shadow because of a little (or a lot!) of damage.

    14. A chemical-free natural glass cleaner that leaves your windows, glass, and mirrors streak-free with effective, but minimal, ingredients — just some vinegar and essential oils.

    Bottle of cleaner on white background

    15. A pair of bamboo charcoal shoe deodorizers so you can go sockless and never have to worry about your shoes emitting an unpleasant odor.

    16. A toilet bowl–cleaning wand that comes with a stick, six disposable pads, and a storage caddy. This will allow you to scrub every single inch of the bowl — even the rim will be squeaky clean.

    Reviewer's toilet bowl after using toilet wand

    17. A food chopper — it can make sauces, dips, salads, and dice basically any food item you can think of in literally seconds! Just drop the ingredients of your choice inside, close the lid, then enjoy your delicious no-effort meal or snack.

    18. An inexpensive drain snake to easily unclog your drains yourself before having to call in the (expensive) professionals.

    Reviewer's drain snake after using it in clogged shower

    19. A Dozen Cousins Variety six-pack of ready-to-eat beans; protein in a pouch is the perfect addition to any meal. It doesn't need to be refrigerated, it's seasoned with flavorful spices and veggies, and it's 100% plant based.

    20. A descaler and decalcifier to remove limescale (which can clog up your showerhead) and improve water pressure. Just dunk it into the mixture for 30 minutes and you're all set!

    Model soaking shower head in Durgol universal descaler

    21. A winged eyeliner stamp that creates a flawless winged eyeliner look every 👏 single👏 time👏. Don't let unsteady hands keep you from getting the purr-fect cat-eye.

    22. Five-blade stainless-steel herb scissors to cut your recipe prep time in half. These cutters help you do the work of three by trimming thyme, basil, parsley, and so much more into tiny shreds. Just one snip is equal to 10 knife chops and reviewers say the scissors are super easy to clean *and* can be safely stored with the included cover case.

    Reviewer using scissors to cut herbs

    23. A drying rack that you can place right over your sink so you won't get water all over your kitchen counter. It's also collapsible so it's easy to store when not in use.

    24. A wrinkle release spray to cover up the fact that your polished button down was a wrinkly mess all but two minutes ago. Just give it a quick spritz and no one in your Zoom meeting will have to know.

    Reviewer white shirt before and after using product

    25. A hot styling tool holder so you won't have to trek all the way back to your house because you think that you may have left your flat iron on. Plus, you'll have a place to store it while doing your hair *and* it won't give you third-degree burns.

    26. A collapsible microwave food cover because without it your leftovers will splash all over and turn into dried crud. This will make cleaning a breeze — just a couple swipes and you're done, no elbow grease required!

    The plastic splatter guard with a red rim on top of a plate of leftovers in a microwave

    27. Anti-fog spray, which is essential if you wear sunglasses or prescription eyeglasses. This will keep them clear and streak free, and it's gentle, so it won't cause any damage.

    28. A customizable mini contact lens kit that includes a solution bottle, tweezers, stick connection, case, and mirror. Any contact wearer knows the pain of rubbing an itchy eye and accidentally popping out a contact — avoid the headache and blurry vision by staying prepared with this adorable compact.

    Three mini contact cases on marble background

    29. A bra strap extender so you never have to throw out your favorite bras when you're in between sizes.

    30. A Batiste dry shampoo that quickly removes excess oil from your roots so you can stretch out the time between your next blow-dry session. Now you can sport that ~va va volume~ and avoid heat for a while without anyone noticing that it's not fresh from the salon.

    Reviewer before and after photo of dry shampoo results

    31. A hairbrush cleaner, don't be shy, this is a safe space. Every person who has had a brush longer than a month has a little lint and dirt stuck in there and this little gadget will get all that gunk out.

    32. A pair of no-drip cleansing cuffs that allow you to wash your face over the sink without water dripping down your arms or making a puddle on your floor. They're super stretchy and soft so you'll feel comfy and cleansed.

    Model wearing a pink cleansing cuff

    33. An expandable tile scrubber so you don't have to break your back just to deep clean your tub. The arrow shaped stick allows you to get into every crevice, which makes it super easy to clean those hard-to-reach spots.

    34. A password logbook — did you hear about that guy who had $220 million worth of Bitcoin but couldn't access it because he forgot the password? Yeah, don't be that guy.

    Front of logbook laid on top of open logbook next to keyboard on marble background

    35. A "Did you feed the dog" tracker so that you never overfeed or forget to feed your precious pup. The sign allows you to switch the tracker from gray to green once you've fed the dog instead of taking your best guess.

    Reviewer holding the 'Did you feed the dog tracker' in hand

    36. A stain remover spray that will do the hard work for you — no elbow grease required. This spray breaks down rust so you'll only need to give your shower a quick swipe and you're done.

    37. A Cuticle Guard Tape that helps you do the unthinkable — color inside the (manicure) lines! Just swipe the latex tape around cuticles and let it dry and simply peel it off when you're done painting your nails. This genius product will have everyone asking which salon you go to because this tape? It makes home manicures look professional.

    Reviewer before and after photo showing how to use nail latex tape

    38. A pack of elastic fasteners because there is nothing more annoying than having to get up in the middle of the night to fix the sheets when they slip off the mattress. Put these on and that everyday problem will go away.

    Reviewer elastic fasteners on bed sheets

    39. And draft stoppers that will keep the cold air in during the summer, plus the cool drafts out during the winter. It also blocks out noise and unpleasant odors all for under 10 bucks.

    Photo of draft stopper on door

    40. And an all-natural laundry stain remover stick made from saponified oils of olive and palm plus water. This cute little stick will get out dirt, grease, blood, and other cruddy stains without any harsh chemicals.

    Stack of five sticks next to basket

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