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Whether your New Year's resolution is to have more good hair days, keep your plants alive, or really anything else, these gadgets can help you accomplish it.
BuzzFeed editor Hannah Loewentheil finally caved and bought an air fryer while in quarantine, and she's glad she did:
"I'd been contemplating buying an air fryer for quite some time, but it wasn't until I found myself cooking every night with my family due to COVID-19 that I finally decided it was the right time to get one. Friends of mine were raving about their new Instant Vortex Plus 6-in-1 Air Fryer, so after reading similar feedback on Amazon, I decided it looked like a winner. And it happens to be made by the same company that makes the crowd-favorite Instant Pot. I figured I would be using this appliance primarily as an air fryer, but as an added bonus, it can also roast, broil, bake, reheat, and dehydrate food.
"I've had this air fryer for about three weeks now, and I can honestly say it's become the hero of my kitchen. It preheats quickly, it's large enough to a good amount of food at once, it's easy to clean, and it makes food taste crispy on the outside and moist on the inside without any oil. I've been using my air fryer to make vegetables just about every night and it makes them taste so good. If you're cooking for kids, picky eaters, or you just don't get so excited about eating vegetables, the air fryer could be perfect for you. If you like chicken, the air fryer might change your life, and I don't mean that to be dramatic. The air fryer produces restaurant-quality chicken that tastes absurdly decadent, except there's no oil involved in the cooking — just air. We also tried making sesame chicken in the air fryer using boneless skinless chicken thighs. The sesame chicken tasted almost identical to my favorite Chinese takeout, and it had nothing to do with my cooking skills. Thanks to the air fryer, the chicken gets so crispy. I couldn't believe I made this at home!!"
Price: $99.99
Check out the full review, plus some air fryer recipe suggestions for more!
Promising review: "Well my iPhone’s charging port stopped working and I was in a bind because I use my phone as my alarm. I was so happy to find this because there was no other way I could charge my phone. The setup is simple (just plug it into the device and wall) and my phone was charging in no time. I love that I can set it down to charge and go then pick it up when it’s ready. My only issue is that my phone tends to slide off of it but it could be where I have it placed that’s not leveled." —Imme
Price: $49.99
Price: $49.99
Promising review: "My son loves music, but I allow limited screentime, so this is a perfect solution. It allows him to listen to his music (Apple Music, Pandora, or YouTube music) without me having to wonder if he is using the iPod to play games (because he is). We have a family one today, but he is getting one for his room for Christmas. He will love it." —MKammerer
Price: $24.99 (originally $49, available in three colors)
Promising review: "It's perfect! Responsive chunky keys, with pretty quiet clicky-ness to them. You have several different color modes and three different brightness levels to choose from. You can also turn the lighting off completely if you want. I set mine to a solid color on a low setting so it matches the theme I have for my desk area. Looks classy with the low setting, I can type in the dark without blinding myself looking down at a super-bright keyboard. Typing this review on it right now! I really like it, it was exactly what I wanted it to be." —Ronnie
Price: $39.99
It's the thinnest and lightest Kindle Amazon has released to date! And — as is made abundantly clear by the photo above — it's 100% waterproof. I bought one at the start of quarantine when my public library was closed, and it helped me crush my reading goal for two years in a row now. It's so easy to use and I love that I can carry multiple books in my bag via this handy little gem.
Promising review: "Overall it’s just really comfortable and satisfying to read on. I didn’t expect I would enjoy it this much! It really feels like this new Kindle has no compromises." —ethie
Price: $139.99
Check out our full breakdown of the Kindle Paperwhite here.
Promising review: "We bought this for our 2-year-old, even though she is a bit young. We were pleasantly surprised that she does understand to wait for the green light to yell out for us to grab her in the morning. This has helped with some of our struggles with early-morning waking!"—Annie
Price: $59.99
Promising review: "Got this as a second monitor and wasn’t expecting much but I’m pleasantly surprised at how vivid and crisp the screen is! No problems adjusting the display angle either. One thing of mention, in the photo the base is square and thick and it didn’t register with me on purchase so keep in mind it’ll take up more space on your desk as opposed to slender legs!"—somegayguy
Price: $139.99
The headset is compatible with PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Promising review: "I have used and tried many high-quality gaming headsets and by far this one is the best. Unbelievable build quality and fantastic sound, all for $100. This is the headset to buy!!" —DRIZCOL
Price: $99.99
Promising review: "I love my Theragun Mini! It helped with my tight muscle spasms and reduced my soreness after workouts. It also feels great to massage my neck after a long workday sitting at a desk looking at my monitor. It fits easily in my gym bag as well as my backpack for work without taking up too much space at all. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a life-changing massager!" —Target reviewer
Price: $199.99
Promising review: "Has made life so much easier. Love the lightweight cordless features. No more tripping over cords and stress on my back. Easy to assemble attachments. So easy to empty the bin and the charger wall mount makes storage simple. Needs very little space to hang on the wall. The vacuum suction is very efficient. With two cats and a dusty old farmhouse, it has been a lifesaver." —Pj
Price: $499.99
Promising review: "This is a quality gaming mouse. Perfect weight, good feel, and holds a charge for a bit. Love that it can be used with USB, wireless USB, and Bluetooth. Super versatile! My only wish was there was a way to turn off or adjust the changing colors. As an adult gamer I’ve never been a fan of this style." —s9898
Price: $79.99 (available in two colors)
Promising review: "Amazing for the price! The tripod carries a remote on it that doesn’t allow you to lose it! The lighting is amazing and the height is amazing! Can’t say enough about this." —simplyrossa
Price: $29.99
Promising review: "With COVID, we have spent our nights enjoying each other's company outside. This has been the perfect addition to really up the atmosphere while we are stuck at home! I can't wait to enjoy nights outside this fall with our tabletop fire. It was very easy to set up and gives off the perfect amount of heat." —Jorlando7
Price: $110
Price: $149 (available in two colors)
It comes with a recipe book but the best part is that you get to decide exactly what ingredients are used. For example, you can substitute maple syrup for sugar!
Promising review: "Awesome! Easy to use. Directions are clear and concise." —Winnie Cee
Price: $139.99
Promising review: "I got this because of its retro vibes but I really ended up enjoying how well it works, too. It can store cans, small bottles, water, snacks, or even makeup if wanted. I love it." —Target reviewer
Price: $39.99
Promising review: "I love this blender for smoothies and coffee drinks. That's all I ever used my full-sized blender for, so this little guy is much better for me. It's easy to use and easy to clean. I like it so much that I'm getting one for my parents for Christmas." —MeredithMR
Price: $39.99
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.