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1. A bottle of Poo-Pourri to spray in the toilet *before* you use it to eliminate any unwanted smells from stinking up the whole bathroom. Trust us — you'll want a bottle of this in every bathroom of your house and maybe even one to keep in your purse for on-the-go stinky situations!
Promising review: "I had to write a review this evening because, somewhat embarrassingly to explain, I had a couple of bouts of pretty strong stomach 'disturbances' this evening (gurgling and cramping — if you know what I mean). I didn't realize how bad it was going to be when I decided to use the downstairs bathroom (where I didn't have the spray). The room stunk to high heaven — even with multiple 'courtesy flushes.' Then, 20 minutes later, round 2 suddenly came on. Intentionally went upstairs this time so I could use the spray, and it worked absolutely perfectly. Couldn't believe it was able to handle what was likely the most extreme situation I could throw at the spray to test it. Ordering more to go in the other bathrooms so I don't have to figure out which bathroom it's in." —Josh B
Get it from Amazon for $11.47+ (available in two sizes and 12 scents).
2. An anti-blister balm because life is too short to walk around in shoes that rub your ankles raw! This works best if you apply it at the beginning of the day before you start walking because it will create a barrier between your shoe and your skin.
Promising review: "This stuff is amazing! I wore heels that always give me blisters for eight hours, and I didn't get a single one when using this balm. It really worked! I plan on getting it again and again. I always have it in my bag at work just in case. I did find it necessary to reapply if I took my shoes off and put them on again." —Donna
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
3. Or a stick of Gold Bond Friction Defense that stops chafing caused by sweat in its tracks. Now you can finally wear shorts or dresses without worrying about the inevitable inner thigh chafing (and the pain that accompanies it).
I've used it for about 12 years now and it's the only thing that I can trust to prevent that dreaded chafing after a sweaty day of walking around. It glides on perfectly, it's unscented, and it doesn't melt away when you start to sweat. If it's a particularly hot day out, it can start to fade after a few hours, so just make sure to bring it with you to reapply. In addition to preventing chafing between my thighs, I've also applied it on my arms where my sports bra rubs against them when I run and it works like a charm!
Promising review: "I just used it for five days in 90 degree plus weather at Bonnaroo music festival in the middle of Tennessee on a farm in June with 100,000 people walking several miles, dancing, and sweating every day. I am happy to report that this product is a lifesaver. My thighs didn't chafe once, and I have big ones! I had to reapply once during the day. I strongly recommend buying this if you have large thighs and need relief from chafing. I couldn't wear dresses or skirts in the heat if I was walking anywhere, and now I live in them because of this stuff! Buy it! It works!" —Carwizzle
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
4. A portable charger if you're constantly on the go and don't have time to recharge your phone by plugging it in. Now, if you notice your phone's at 3% in the middle of an important work call, you can just plug it into this.
This has two USB ports to charge two devices at a time, and it holds enough juice to charge *over* THREE iPhone 8s.
Promising review: "Purchased this charger because I was tired of my devices dying and scrabbling for an outlet. It comes with a mesh pouch to store the charger, USB, and a neat little light. I love the paw print, which shows how much charge life is remaining on the charger as well as a visual cue when it's operating. It's a bit heavier than I would like but the fact that I can fully charge my phone and headset and still have extra battery left makes up for it. Overall a great purchase." —KW
Get it from Amazon for $21.98+ (available in four colors).
5. A container of waterproof matches you'll want to keep in your emergency kit in your car — it's one of those things you'll hopefully never have to use, but if you're stranded in the middle of nowhere and need to start a fire, you're covered!
Promising review: "These are incredible matches!!!!! As soon as I got them, I filled up my kitchen sink and lit one. I put it under the water, and it went out and had bubbles coming up. But as soon as I took it out of the water, the match re-lit!!! I couldn't believe it! I blew on it as hard as I could and nothing! These things are truly 'end of the world' matches. I bought a few extra boxes of them and keep them in the vehicles. They're very thick wood, too, and long enough to get a good, long burn out of them. VERY high quality matches." —D. Hess
Get it from Amazon for $10.24+ (available in three colors).
6. A pack of DressWeights for the days you know it's going to be super windy outside and you don't want to experience a Marilyn Monroe moment. Now you walk confidently without the fear that a strong gust will reveal everything.
Dress Strong is a New York City-based small business. Christina, the owner, came up with the idea in 2012 so we never have to experience an embarrassing flashing moment.
Each adhesive should last about six uses with proper care.
Promising review: "What an amazing invention! I had my bridesmaids use these for my destination wedding. I got married outside by a very windy gazebo and they worked like a charm. Highly recommend!" —kimberlyo143
Get four weights from Dress Strong on Etsy for $15.
7. An acne patch to extract all the gunk that sits right under the skin whenever you have a whitehead. Have a breakout the night before an important presentation? Just place one of these on your face, leave it on overnight, and you'll wake up to visibly smaller, less red zits.
Promising review: "These are the best. Pop on one of these and your zit heals in half the time. The package has several different sizes so you can use really small ones for average pimples or on small places like the tip of your nose. It also comes with big ones for those zits that look like a light in the middle of your forehead. They’re practically invisible so you can wear them during the day." —Terry L. Burgess
Get 40 round patches from Amazon for $7.64 (also available in XL square patches).
Read our full in-depth review of Avarelle's acne patches that gets into the nitty-gritty — why they work, how to use them, and why 30,000+ people can't stop raving about them.
8. A three-pack of Listerine strips that you can quickly pop in your mouth if you're headed into a very important meeting and you realize you can still smell the tuna salad sandwich you had for lunch on your breath.
Promising review: "I can’t believe I haven’t tried these before. They are actually pretty cool; the super thin and small sheets of mint refreshing power really work well and are so small that you can skip one in easily because you can put a pack of these in a wallet pocket and just about anywhere. Be ready for the next time you realize your breath needs a quick fix with a very small thin super cool mint." —Major T
Get it from Amazon for $4.57.
9. A travel pill organizer so you never have to worry that you didn't take your medication or are off of your vitamin regime when you're out and about during the day.
Promising review: "This size and style of pill organizer is perfect for my needs. I'm on supplements that come in gummy form, and the compartments are large enough to handle my daily set of two regular-sized gummies, and one very large gummy, with room to spare. The lids pop open nicely when the button is pressed, and close fully when snapped shut. I like that I can see through the top so that I know if I have remembered to take my supplements or not. Quality item and already in use and helping me relax about tracking what supplements I've taken, and when." —C. Ross
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in nine colors).
10. A pair of escape tracks because getting your car stuck in the snow or mud is an emergency you want to be very prepared for. It's one of those products you hope you'll never have to use, but knowing you have these in your trunk in case disaster strikes is very comforting.
Promising review: "These traction pads are amazing! I travel off-road constantly and slick mud is everywhere. I have used these more than a dozen times in the last three to four months and every time I can attribute my escape to these. The bright orange makes them easy to see after digging them into the mud, and the knobs are durable enough to withstand a very large truck's beating. I would buy another set of these in a heartbeat! For the price, the quality, the durability, and the hundreds of uses, you CANNOT go wrong with these. If I could give them 6 stars I would." —Arianna
Get them from Amazon for $139.95+ (available in three colors and four styles).
11. A multi-tool that looks like a key but is actually much more than meets the eye. It has over 16 uses — a bottle and can opener, a wire bender and stripper, wrenches, a ruler and protractor, and even a screw driver! It's like a whole toolbox that can fit in the palm of your hand.
Promising review: "I am an EDC junkie. I always want to carry something that will get me out of a pickle. With microtools, I often carry two. My world is just an ongoing lab to test which microtools work best. This tool has NEVER been cut from the rotation since I received it. I've also used the smoking pipe, and it worked perfectly and was super easy to clean with a standard pipe cleaner. Get this!" —krakatoa
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
12. A pair of straight-up *genius* AirPod earrings because having an AirPod fall out of your ear and subsequently disappear is an emergency dire enough to ruin your whole month. These will catch your AirPod before it goes into a subway vent, never to be seen again.
Ming Liu HK is an Etsy shop that sells temporary tattoos, glasses chains, and of course these genius AirPod anti-loss earrings!
Get them from Ming Liu HK on Etsy for $10.90.
13. A three-pack of Tide To Go because a ketchup stain down the front of your favorite white shirt shouldn't have the power to ruin your entire day! Just keep one of these on you at all times so you never have to worry about pesky stains again.
Promising review: "These were a lifesaver. I was walking to the bus and decided it was a great decision to drink coffee while walking. Like a scene from an infomercial, I spilled coffee all over my white shirt. Yes, the classic coffee on the white shirt. Luckily I had one of these in my bag (I put one in each of my most-used purses in anticipation of my clumsiness). I went into a store bathroom and quickly scrubbed the Tide To Go on my shirt. All of the coffee blobs went away and once the awkward wet splotches dried up, my shirt was perfectly white again. You've got yourself a big fan, Tide." —NAD
Get it from Amazon for $7.74.
14. A compact and lightweight First Aid Kit with over 120 medical pieces so you can feel prepared to tackle any kind of medical issue that might come up, whether it's a small cut that just needs a bandage or a more serious sprain that requires a wrap and an ice pack.
For some context: There are 30 medium bandages, six antiseptic wipes, 10 mini bandages, 10 alcohol prep pads, four knuckle bandages, four sting relief pads, four fingertip bandages, four butterfly bandages, one moleskin blister relief, two disposable PVC gloves, one first aid tape, one CPR mask, one trauma shears, one emergency glow stick, one pair of metal tweezers, one sewing kit, one whistle, one compass, give sterile gauze pads, one triangular bandage, one large trauma pad, one emergency blanket, 20 cotton tips, one elastic bandage, six safety pins, one instant ice pack, and one first aid guide.
There's also a mini first aid pouch with: 10 medium bandages, two alcohol prep pads, two sting reliefs, one non-woven pad, 10 cotton tips, one sterile gauze pad, one first aid tape, four safety pins, and one CPR mask.
Promising review: "A high-quality first aid kit that contains what you need. True to the description, it is compact and light. A lot of kits will stuff their kits with cheap product or include a high amount of small, inconsequential things to get the item count up. This kit actually delivers what you need with high-quality items. I first looked at constructing my own kit, but this kit provides most of what I was looking for at a cost that would be really hard to replicate. You could do it, but you would need be producing a large number of kits and buy in bulk. The bag also had additional room in which I could put additional items to supplement the kit as needed/wanted. I will be buying more." —C Sund
Get it from Amazon for $27.99.
15. A travel sewing kit in case your button pops off right as you're headed into work for the day. You don't need to head out and buy a whole new shirt — just whip out this sewing kit to attach your button back on and feel good as new.
Promising review: "I love this kit! I HATE SEWING, but I hate running errands even more, so I never take things in to be sewn. This kit is great! It has the scissors, needle threader and lots of needles. It was so easy to sew up a couple of things I'd torn the seam on. Thanks for a thoughtful product!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.45.
16. A roll-on Migrastil Migraine Stick — many reviewers say it helps give them relief from migraine symptoms that can often stop them in their tracks and derail their day. Apply to your temples, forehead, and back of the neck at the first sign of a migraine.
Promising review: "If you suffer from any type of headache, BUY THIS. It is totally worth the money. It lessens the pain and leaves you with the ability to think/process. For me, that is the most difficult to deal with, as I often have to power through a migraine while I am either teaching high school English or corralling a 4-year-old and an 18-month-old. This will take away the nausea and the throbbing, but you do still feel out of sorts. Better than the full migraine though, so go for it!" —Scout
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
Read our full review of the Migrastil migraine stick here.
17. A dog and cat automatic feeder you'll be so happy you have when you accidentally end up working long hours and you can't get home in time to feed your pet. Reviewers says that this automatic feeder is impossible to break into, so you don't have to worry about your pet overeating during the day.
Promising review: "My cat is a little chubby, would wake the whole house in the morning, and bully people in the house to be fed in the afternoon. This feeder has helped him disassociate his feeding with people, so that he is less of a jerk. He now takes a nap or just waits within earshot of the feeder when hungry. It did take him a bit to get over the motor noise when he first heard the tray rotate. This made him tentative when first approaching the bowl, but he got over it after a while." –John Soukup
Get it from Amazon for $49.95.
18. A tube of Burt's Bees After Sun soother if you find yourself feeling a bit burnt after a long day soaking up the sun. Apply this all over the sunburnt area as soon as possible for sweet relief from the pain, itching, and heat.
Psst — a lot of reviewers mentioned this also helped prevent peeling and itching!
Promising review: "I’ve had this bottle for over a year! It’s lasted with my family through Disney World, Destin spring break, and every time we go to the pool! I’ve had some bad sunburns, I slather this on and reapply after it’s soaked in and I wake up with a deep tan. Whatever is in it is like magic! The smell is kinda weird to me, but as well as this lotion works it could smell like cough syrup and I’d still happily use it." —Natalie Smith
Get it from Amazon for $7.69.
19. A Bug Bite Thing suction tool that literally sucks out all the insect venom and saliva from your skin. The itching disappears within seconds!
This works on mosquitoes, bees, wasps, biting flies, sea lice, and more.
Promising review: "This thing is magic! I'm pretty sure my son is somewhat allergic to mosquito bites. His bites are always swollen triple the size of his sisters and take forever to heal, and mosquitoes think he's freaking DELICIOUS! Despite having my house sprayed frequently and putting in plants that are supposed to keep them away, my son still gets attacked by mosquitoes. I finally had enough. School's around the corner and I didn't want my son all swollen and maimed for his first day— he had two bites! I bought this after the fact, two days to be exact. Used it on my sons arm (I did have to scrape a mini scab off of one to get the venom out) but lo and behold it's no longer itchy and the swelling is GONE! Definitely recommend!" —Miranda Keck
Get it from Amazon for $9.85 (available in two colors).
20. A Bissell multi-purpose carpet and upholstery cleaner for those serious stains you thought there were no coming back from. This small but mighty cleaner will suck up anything from red wine to coffee to pet urine super easily, and you can save your money on a professional carpet cleaning.
Each cleaner comes with a trial size of Bissell's Spot & Stain Formula, which is also available on Amazon for $12.99!
Promising review: "Yep! TikTok made me buy it and I loved it. I am LOVING IT. Things definitely look cleaner. Spots on my carpet are gone, and my car seats look brand new for the first time since I bought it! Directions are easy. Just a heads up, MAKE SURE TO USE WARM WATER. If you leave water in it and it gets cold, it's not as effective, so just follow instructions and it should be wonderful!" —Carlos
Get it from Amazon for $123.59.
21. An amazing little LifeStraw Personal Water Filter if you're an outdoorsy person who loves to take long hikes and don't want to end up without any fresh water to keep you hydrated. You can stick this straw right into any body of water and sip — it will filter out more than 99.99% of waterborne bacteria.
22. A pack of heel stoppers to stop your stiletto heels from sinking into the grass and getting completely ruined. Go ahead — wear your favorite heels to that outdoor wedding!
They'll also prevent heels from getting caught in cracks in the sidewalk.
Elizabeth Lilly, a BuzzFeed editor, put these to the test as a bridesmaid in a friend's wedding after writing about them in a ton of shopping stories. Here's what she had to say:
"When my friend asked me to be a bridesmaid and I learned I'd be walking on grass for the ceremony, I got a bit worried. What's a klutz with a high center of gravity to do while trying not to 1) fall down in front of approximately 150 guests or 2) keel over while quietly stifling tears during her friends' vows? Buy some Heel Stoppers, that's what! I was able to easily slip them onto the glitter-encrusted heels (and later remove them with no damage to the heels).
"On the day of the ceremony, these sturdy pieces of plastic made the heels much easier to walk in and prevented me from aerating the lawn. My feet still hurt to high heavens because those gorgeous shoes don't have a lot of support for a seldom stiletto wearer like me. Out of all the dough I spent on my bridesmaid ensemble, these were the biggest bang for my buck!"
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in four sizes).
23. A paw cleaner if your dog greets you at your front door with super muddy paws after playing outside. This will prevent your floor from being covered in muddy footprints — all you have to do is add water, and the gentle silicone bristles remove caked-on dirt and mud.
Promising review: "I have four dogs in NYC. I have to wash their feet after every walk because the streets are so filthy. It would take me about 10 to 15 minutes to clean their paws with a spray bottle and towel. Now, it takes about five minutes. And the towel doesn’t end up filthy. The dirt gets caught in the cup. Plus the dogs seem to like it. The silicone bristles must feel good. A huge thumbs-up!" –Sandra
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three sizes and six colors).
24. A water-based, instant carpet spot remover for those intense spills and stains you thought there was no coming back from. Don't worry — that's just a huge salsa stain on those stairs below (not blood!) .... and look how well it came out!
Promising review: “I just have to write a review on this! We just bought a house and the previous owner and his adult son were quite lazy when it came to cleaning up spills. The very light carpet was stained from dumped drinks, so I immediately had the carpet professionally cleaned and I actually watched him using stain-removing products that did not work. I ordered this Folex spot remover based on the high reviews. With fingers crossed, I used it on the carpet stain. I came back about 10–15 minutes later, and OMG, it was GONE. Completely gone!! Unbelievable!” —taliaferrovaia
Get it from Amazon for $12.85.
25. An automatic stirrer so your food doesn't burn at the bottom of the pan as you're running around the kitchen doing a million tasks, like chopping veggies, answering the phone, or listening to your kid ask, "Is dinner ready yet?" a million times.
You'll need four AA batteries to get this thing going. It has three speed options — all you do is place it in a pan, turn it on, and it will rotate the food on its own! You can also take off the legs to clean them in the dishwasher.
Promising review: "Love this thing. It makes soup SO easy! I got it for my husband for Christmas...thought it looked like a cool gadget but wasn't sure how much he would actually use it. He uses it ALL the time. He is an ex-chef and cooks constantly and uses this thing every time he makes soups, sauces, etc. Frees up his hands for chopping and other things. Durable, easy to use, highly recommended!" —jess24
Get it from Amazon for $35.95.
26. A Zipuller for those busy mornings you keep trying to reach around your back to zip up your dress and it's just NOT happening. You'll wish you had bought this magical product years ago!
Just attach, step in, and zip!
Promising review: "I live alone so one of the biggest troubles I have is zipping up dresses by myself. I tried this product and it works great! I tried it with both small zippers and large zippers. As long as it can loop through the hole, the Zipuller can grip it. Plus, the grip is pretty sturdy and does not become loose when you pull it up. Never has this task been easier! I am so happy that I purchased it and I recommend that you do too!" —Cherie Weissman
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in three colors).
27. A TubShroom created for anyone who has to call the plumber every few months when the tub clogs yet again. This lil' guy catches all of your hair before it heads down the drain, and all you have to do is clean it out after every shower.
Promising review: "I can't say enough good things about this product. I have a family of four, and would frequently have to snake our shower drain. It appears I won't be having that problem ever again. I even give my dog baths, and this collects the hair. You don't know how much hair you wash down your drain until you use this!" —Aaron Morlock
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in five colors) or get a similar Oxo drain protectors that work better for flat drains for $11.99 or pop-up drains for $11.99.
28. An automatic shutoff safety outlet so you can stop worrying all day about whether you turned your curling iron off. The peace of mind this smart device will give you is truly priceless.
You can set it to shut off after one, two, four, or eight hours.
Promising review: "I have a really bad habit of forgetting to unplug my hair straightener, but this little guy saves the day! I can now keep it plugged in and set this for one hour, which is plenty of time for the straightener to heat up and for me to straighten my hair. It's saved me a lot of stress." —Tori Martinez
Get it from Amazon for $16.95.
29. A seat cushion because you don't want body aches and pains to make your day miserable. Made with orthopedic gel and memory foam, this will keep your derriere feeling comfy during a 10-hour workday or a long road trip. It's like sitting on clouds!
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 $36.76 (available in three colors)
30. A clever little PVC spiral so you don't have to walk around worrying that your ring will fall off your hand. This can make your ring up to 1.5 sizes smaller without a trip to the jeweler to get it permanently resized.
Promising review: "I lost weight during my pregnancy (and after) and my wedding rings kept falling off. I didn't want to get them resized, have a little ball welded in, or wear one of those guards that slide around. I pretty much gave up on wearing them. I saw these in one of those silly BuzzFeed lists about Amazon products. I usually just read those things for a good laugh (really who needs a hedgehog-shaped planter). I immediately put this item in my cart and I couldn't be happier! It comes with four sizes. I used the smallest size for my engagement ring. It was super easy to wrap around." —DMA
Get a set of four from Amazon for $6.19.
31. A super-strong travel umbrella designed by a weatherman who was sick and tired of his umbrellas breaking and flipping inside out while he was on the job. We all know spring is full of rainstorms, so you'll want to keep this expertly designed umbrella on you for any surprise showers!
I can’t tell you how many times a flimsy umbrella I’ve bought at the drugstore has gone inside out in the wind or ends up getting so soaked through that it’s basically useless. Enter the Weatherman Umbrella, designed by an actual weatherman who got fed up that he couldn’t find an umbrella to suit his needs so he made one himself. Not only does this compact umbrella easily open up and give you full coverage, it can withstand up to 45 MPH wind gusts and it’s super fast-drying, making it definitely worth the higher price point. I first used this in December when it started pouring on my friend and me as we looked at Christmas decorations in NYC, and it kept me completely dry. Not to mention it was bone-dry by the time I got home. I didn’t know it was possible to be in love with an umbrella, but here we are!
Get it from Weatherman for $69 (available in eight colors) or from Amazon for $59 (available in nine colors).
You when you realize you have a Tide To Go pen stashed in your purse as you spill hot sauce on your shirt:
