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1. A pack of door pinch guards so littles and bigs alike don't accidentally get their fingers jammed in a closing door. It's also great if you want to prevent door slamming, or have pets with a pesky habit of trapping themselves in rooms they shouldn't.
Promising reviews: "My 3-year-old's favorite activity had become shutting our cats in rooms so they could not get out, leading us to have to stop what we were doing to come to the rescue and answer their cries for freedom dozens of times a day. These are sturdy, fit snugly, hold up to attempted slammings — they do the job! Maybe a little overpriced for some pieces of foam, but whatever — they’ve made my life so much better, I’d buy them all over again!" —Mandy
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $9.95.
2. An easy-to-use ear washer bottle for anyone who suffers from ear wax buildup, blockages, and impaction and wants to skip a pricy (and time-consuming) doctors trip to flush it out.
Doctor Easy started 20 years ago with the invention of the Elephant Ear Washer by a doctor who saw the need for a better method of treating patients’ earwax impactions.
Promising review: "Amazing product!!! If you ever had to go the doctor to get that earwax out, STOP. I have had to go once a year for 30 years to have this done. Not anymore! Last year, I paid over $100 to my doctor. This year, I did some research and found this product. Very skeptical, I gave it a shot. Within two minutes, one ear was clear, and the wax was out!! I can hear again! Best thing is that when I start getting my wax buildup next year, I can clean it immediately instead of having to wait up to a month to see my doctor. No more driving to the doctor, waiting 'til 1:45 for my 1:00 appointment and no co-pay!!!! Thank you for making my life better!" —tbone23
Get it from Amazon for $31.95.
3. A variety pack of LED light–blocking stickers if your alarm clock isn't just waking you up, but keeping you up. These peel-and-stick dimmers are great for reducing harsh light from digital clocks, routers, chargers, and more!
4. An ingenious sandwich cutter and sealer that makes it possible to create your own copycat Uncrustables at home for a fraction of the price. A set comes with three different shapes, but the filling possibilities are endless!
Promising review: "This set is amazing! I did not realize that Uncrustables makers existed, and I am so glad a friend mentioned them to me, and I bought this set! My life is changed for the better. I am saving so much money by making my own Uncrustables! This set is sturdy and works like a charm! Very easy to clean up after as well! Best purchase I've made in a long time!" —Leah
Get it from Amazon for $15.96.
5. A set of brush scrubber drill attachments to eliminate caked-on soap grime with a fraction of the usually required elbow grease. Charge up your standard electric drill, attach the right brush head for the job, and let the modern luxury of motorized rotation cut through grime quicker than your sad sponge ever could.
Drillbrush is a small business founded by a car wash owner, Anthony LaPolla, who had carpal tunnel and needed a way to clean rims without the strain of hand scrubbing. Tony started selling the design in 2007 and has since expanded the product line to include varying stiffnesses to handle all sorts of cleaning tasks.
The set includes three brush head attachments: a flat 2-inch detail brush, a flat 4-inch brush for large surfaces, and a rounded brush for corners.
Promising review: "Sometimes, it's the simple things that really make a big improvement in your life, and this is one of them. I devoted an evening to cleaning my bathroom, and WOW, does the drill brush make it easy! This is by far one of the best purchases I've made for the money." —Anonymous
Get it from Amazon for $18.95 (available in various brush stiffnesses).
6. A pack of multipurpose dermaplaning razors because that middle school eyebrow mishap has made face shaving and brow shaping feel like a daunting task. These teeny-tiny blades safely remove peach fuzz, exfoliate skin, and include a precision cover for worry-free eyebrow maintenance.
Promising review: "Wonderful and has literally changed my life for the better!! I have some darker hair in the mustache area, and have been plucking and waxing those things for years!! Saw these on the Momfessionals blog and decided to go against everything that I had ever been told for 30-plus years. ... I decided to shave that mustache!!! It has made my life so much better! Have been doing this for about a month and only have to about once a week. If you’re on the fence, go for this. Don’t waste another second waxing or plucking. I do clean the blade after each use with a little rubbing alcohol!! Get this to make your life easier. Also, my hair is no thicker than it was before (when I waxed and plucked)...so go for it!!" —Jonathan
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $5.94.
7. A versatile chop, slice, and dice unit so you can drastically *cut* down on food prep and cleanup time with interchangeable blades that can each be popped into the dishwasher.
Promising review: "This made my life so much better with chopping onions and other veggies! It’s so quick and easy. One tip is to make sure you cut your veggie small enough so that it’s easy to push down the handle. Big chunks are a little harder to chop. Please be careful with cleaning; the blades are super sharp." —Tasha
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in three colors).
8. A pair of reusable silicone nipple covers for ultra discreet coverage that's totally waterproof, so you can skip the bra without fear of a nip slip even if you're on the dance floor busting moves and sweating up a storm.
Promising review: "You know when your life gets better after you purchase a specific product? Well, this is that product. With this Texas summer weather approaching, wearing a bra is like sticking your breasts in a straitjacket! I slapped these bad boys on today and went braless in a white tank top! I'm a happy woman!" —Amazon Customer
Get a pair from Amazon for $26.50 (available two sizes and five shades).
9. A dual-layered fine-bristled toothbrush if you wish every brush sesh left your teeth feeling as clean as it does after the dentist. This brush's extra-fine bristles are ideal for clearing out tough-to-reach crevices and deep grooves, while being extra gentle on sensitive gums and teeth.
Mouthwatchers is a small business established by Ronald Plotka, DDS, that specializes in antimicrobial toothbrushes designed to get deeper cleans even patients with "great" dental hygiene might miss with traditional brush and floss routines.
Promising review: "I normally don't feel compelled to write reviews for products. With that said, this is the best toothbrush I have ever used in my entire life. Using this toothbrush feels like I am rubbing velvet on my teeth. This toothbrush literally improved my quality of life." —Travis Haddock
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $9.90.
10. A beloved tub of TikTok-famous pink cleaning paste that'll preform small cleaning miracles on virtually any surface in your home without endless, abrasive scrubbing. Try it out on those "forever" stains that just won't budge.
Promising review: "Where has this stuff been in all of my 46 years! Cleaned my stove like is wasn't even dirty! I simply put a small amount on my sponge and attacked the baked-on crud! It came off easily with just a small amount of elbow grease. 💪🏼 Nothing like I normally have to do with spraying stinky, fuming oven cleaner and letting it sit, scrub, and then repeating over and over until it's clean! This has made my life so much better! Now off to tackle the hard water spots and soap scum in the shower!!" —Jenny
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
11. A cult-favorite box of Mighty Patch Original to suck the gunk out of your pimples and help prevent any painful picking or popping. Stick it on before you go to bed, and wake up to clearer-looking skin. A true dream come true!
Quick skincare FYI — hydrocolloid patches are most effective at treating acne that has already come to the surface (aka when you can see a whitehead). Then, the patch can more easily pull out any fluid, dead skin, and bacteria hiding in there way more easily than if there are multiple layers of skin over the pimple.
For a true deep-dive, check out our full viral Might Pimple Patch review!
Promising review: "First off, buy this if you have issues with picking at your face when you have acne, need to get rid of a pimple within 24 hours, or when you have a pimple and want to make it less noticeable. I JUST ordered these, but they have already changed my life for the better. You put one on a whitehead no matter how small, and hours later, the patch will suck all the nasty gunk out of that pore, and when you take it off, the blemish is almost vanished. If you're sitting here wondering if it’s worth the money, it is. Treat yourself and just put it in your cart because you'll regret it if you don’t!" —Alyssa soriano
Get 36 patches from Amazon for $12.99.
12. A sneaky undetectable mouse jiggler with no software to install because you WFH folks can't even get up and wash those lunch dishes or take the dog out to pee without showing up as "inactive" on Gchat, Teams, or Slack. Skip the bajillion "BRB" status updates with a little help from this godsend of a gadget.
Promising reviews: "This works perfectly. I couldn't love it more. Seriously, worth every penny. I had no idea they made such a thing. My life has changed for the better! LOL" —Pamela Irish
"This product is better than sliced bread! My employer switched to Microsoft Teams, which goes into an idle status after five minutes. You can be seated in front of your laptop working, but if you don't move the darn mouse every four minutes, you show as inactive. The biggest pain in the butt ever! This product works! I laid my mouse on it, and I was never in an idle status unless I put myself in one. I'm a huge fan! And it doesn't hurt that it is pretty as well as functional. If you have a nosy employer, you need this." —Katharine Morris
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in eight styles).
13. A travel-sized pill cutter so you can *split* up with more precarious cutting/crushing methods and get with one that's compact, requires minimal pressure to operate, and works for a wide range of medication sizes.
Promising review: "I keep chuckling about how much this simple, inexpensive device has improved my life. Instead of struggling to cut pills in half and sending tiny particles scattering all over the place — I press down one quick time and POOF! The pill is cut almost exactly in half with little or no stray particles. I LOVE this little thing. LOL" —J.Ro
Get it from Amazon for $2.49 (available in purple, blue, and green; selected at random).
14. A black eyeliner stamp for taking the anxiety-inducing guesswork out of liquid eyeliner application and making it easy to achieve a perfect cat-eye look every time.
The set comes with two double-ended pens. Each pen has one side with the wing stamp, and the other with a traditional liquid eyeliner tip.
Promising review: "This is the easiest eyeliner stamp ever! I have a very shaky hand, and this product makes my life better! Thank you!" —Shirley Burke
Get it from Amazon for $14.97+ (available in three sizes and in a two-pack).
15. A patented pet hair remover if Fido's shedding is taking over your home and you're tired of constantly lugging out the vacuum. This roller uses bristles, not sticky tape, to catch lint meaning you can clean and reuse it over and over and over again.
ChomChom Roller is a Massachusetts-based small biz creating an eco-friendly, reusable alternative to sticky lint rollers.
Promising review: "This thing does exactly what it says it does. It has made my life so much better, and I feel like I’m actually making progress in picking up the cat hair instead of just moving it from one place to another. I love it. The door that opens to throw away the picked-up hair needs to be more stable. I feel like it could break easily, so I’m very careful with it. All in all, this is a great product." —Drema
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
16. A pack of shockingly absorbent Swedish dishcloths that are an eco-friendly alternative to single-use paper towels. They're super sturdy, soften when wet, and can be sanitized in the dishwasher or microwave between cleanup jobs so you know they're not harboring any unwanted germs.
Promising reviews: "Changed my cleaning life for the better! Easy to use, reusable, and cleans well." —Kathleen Y.
"I had actually seen/used them in Europe, but forgot all about them until I saw them on Amazon. They are easy to clean — I throw them in the dishwasher or clothes washer almost daily. They save me from using so many paper towels and in most cases do a better job than paper towels. I also keep one upstairs in the bathroom to clean up water splashes in the sink there. These are a really good idea. You don't realize it, but you need them in your life. :)" —Frequentfliermom
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $14.39+ (available in nine color combinations).
17. Budget-friendly period underwear to make handling Aunt Flo as easy as putting on your underwear. This affordable pair can absorb the equivalent of two tampons so you can go about your day (or night) without fretting over unexpected leakages.
Some reviewers recommend sizing up!
Promising review: "This product truly changed my life, and my period routine, for the better! I have an incredibly heavy flow, so I really wanted these to 1) protect against leakage, and 2) wear as overnight protection. This product DELIVERS! I bought my first pair of these over a year ago and have used them every period since, and I have never had leakage or discomfort. I started just using them to prevent leakage, but they have replaced every other period item I used. I no longer buy pads or tampons, which for me justifies the price of this product (which is already cheaper than its top competitor). I now have seven pairs, which helps me to have enough to wear for day and night for my heaviest days. The most difficult part of these is washing and making sure there is no lingering scent. Directly after use, I put them in a mixture of warm water and white distilled vinegar. Once I have used enough of them for a load of laundry, I wash them normally and hang dry them. I am obsessed with this product and recommend it to everyone! They have truly made my period so much easier and taken so much stress out of preparing and getting ready during my time of month!" —Catherine
For more info, check out BuzzFeed writer Emma Lord's full Bambody period underwear review.
Get it from Amazon for $11.90+ (available in 10 sizes, sold individually or as multipacks in various colors).
18. A pair of affordable wireless Bluetooth earbuds because boring things like work calls and chores are a lot more enjoyable when you're not tethered to your tech by cumbersome cords. Better yet, these come with a handy travel/charging case and connect to your devices in just one easy step.
Promising review: "I got these wireless earbuds last week, and they have improved my quality of life so much. At this price, it is a bargain. It’s better than all the other cheap wired headphones that everyone gets over and over. They are a snug fit to my ears, but there are a lot of sizes included in the box. The wireless charging case works well with my Samsung wireless charger, which makes it very easy to handle. They really feel and sound like great quality headphones. I’m so glad I got them. I use them on my daily morning run, important business calls, and white noise for sleeping at night, and they have never fallen off. Good battery life too." —Dana J. Nieves
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in five colors).
19. A pack of teeth-friendly silicone pouch lids with a flow-control valve so your little veracious eater can still self-feed without squeezing food all over you, your rugs, and themselves.
ChooMee is a small biz based in Northern California, owned by a mom that specializes in innovative products that solve everyday feeding challenges.
Promising review: "It's made my life better. I can hand over a pouch to my screaming 1.5-year-old in the carseat while driving and not worry about puree getting everywhere!" —Puking Kitty Gravy Boat
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in five color combos).
20. A small but mighty portable air compressor with real-time pressure monitoring for inflating flat car and bike tires wherever you are. It's got a built-in LED light for easy nighttime use, and ultra-fast one-minute inflation to get you back on the road in practically no time at all.
Promising review: "I live in a city neighborhood where all the gas stations have broken air pumps. This product has made my life so much better. It is quick and easy to use. Very portable. It also works on bicycles, but I have not tried that yet." —planetmom
Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in four colors).
21. A scalp massager with large silicone-tipped bristles if you're battling dry, flaky buildup or just want to recreate that salon-quality head massage without the awkward small talk.
Promising review: "I have never reviewed an Amazon product before, but this product has made my life so much better. I had tried vitamins, different shampoos, increased water intake, and nothing gave me results for a healthier, less itchy scalp like this product has. I'm thankful to have it!" —Megan
Get it from Amazon for $6.98+ (available in three colors).
22. A supportive U-shaped full-body pillow with a cooling cover that pregnant reviewers swear by for getting a good night's sleep, especially in the third trimester. Non-pregnant reviewers love it too for head-to-toe coziness.
PharMeDoc is a small business founded in 2013 that specializes in helpful maternity products for pregnancy and beyond.
Promising review: "Pregnant and loving it, except having horrible sleep. My first pregnancy, I was fine, and this one, I was having trouble with my back and sleep as soon as I hit the second trimester. So, I got this pillow, and I can sleep much better! I like it very much. Improved my life so far." —Ashley Pastore
Get it from Amazon for $44.95+ (available in six colors).
23. A pet mess spray to eliminate new and old stains (and stank) on virtually any surface with just a quick spritz and a rinse, so you can forget that it ever happened.
Rocco & Roxie Supply Co. is a family-owned small biz creating topnotch treats, toys, cleaning solutions, grooming supplies, and more for pets and their humans. The company is named after the founders' family pets — a Labradoodle named Rocco and a tabby cat named Roxie.
Promising review: "As a volunteer for a local Yorkie rescue organization, this stuff is a must-have. Accidents happen. Especially when you are dealing with dogs that have never known life outside a cage. Having this on hand eliminates any stress that could have been caused by a little girl or boy who doesn't know any better. It helps to keep the marking behavior down by eliminating the urine odor, which would prompt the behavior in both males and females. Yes, females mark, too! Thanks for such a great product. You make my life a whole lot better!" —B. Pearce
Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in two sizes).
24. Some citrusy Liquid I.V. Hydration packets loaded with 3x the electrolytes of a regular sports drink because sometimes you drop the ball on that whole drinking water thing. This helps you maximize the power of every glass for aiding a speedy recovery from a hard workout or killer hangover.
Psst — it's also gluten-, soy-, and dairy-free!
Promising review: "Liquid I.V. is amazing! It really has made my daily life 100% better. I constantly have to give blood samples every day, and not just a little, like at least 100cc every day, and when you're dehydrated, it makes this very difficult. And I really just don't have the time to drink water like I should. But with Liquid I.V., I can use three packets a day and my blood will be flowing like a river. My veins thank you. So, thank you, Liquid I.V., for literally making my quality of life so much better." —wendy griggers
Get a pack of 16 from Amazon for $23.45.
25. A self-adhesive SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher so you can instantly turn any device with a pressable on/off button into smart tech without any complicated install. Turn on your coffee machine, air conditioner, PC, and more from your phone. *Or* crank things up a notch with voice control a la your Amazon Alexa of Google Home.
Promising review: "This little bot has vastly improved my quality of life! I've stickered it to my air conditioner unit in two separate apartments, and it's made controlling the room temp a breeze (no pun intended). Do note, in order to use it with Alexa, you will need a separate component. That said, you can control it within its own app as is. I highly recommend getting it set up with Alexa, though. It automatically paired with Alexa, and it works off of Bluetooth, so it's super easy to detect and set up. It's exactly what I wanted!" —Danny Conner
Get it from Amazon for $29+ (available in white and black).
26. A famous Little Green upholstery cleaner for anyone looking to be shocked and awed by this machine's ability to suck up messes and restore furniture, carpets, and even car interiors to their former glory.
Promising review: "This handheld shampooer is fantastic. We are on our second one now, and we love it. It gets more usage in our house than just about any other cleaning item. It will also improve your life with your pets and children. You'll go from 'I can't believe you spilled that all over my beautiful rug' to 'Ahhh...The Little Green will get that.'" —Just Another IT Guy
Get it from Amazon for $109.59.
27. A double-layer litter-trapping mat if your cat constantly tracking litter everywhere results in near-constant sweeping, too. This water-resistant mat features a honeycomb design that traps litter between layers, so you can dump it back into your bin later.
Promising review: "I wish I had bought this years ago!!! It has totally improved my life!! I went from sweeping two or three times a day to one or two times a week. I was afraid that my cats wouldn’t step on it because of the texture, but they don’t mind it at all!! Now, I am going to buy another one for my daughter that also has two cats." —Tracy S
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in two sizes and in three colors).
28. A pair of reusable anti-nausea bands that may help soothe churning stomachs caused by car rides, cruises, and even pregnancy without copious amounts of Dramamine.
For more info on how to use acupressure for nausea management, check out this guide from the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Promising review: "My company took about two hundred employees and guests on a cruise to Catalina Island. The sea was rough, and most of us put on the Sea Bands. The few who didn't were soon turning very green. From the overwhelming success of Sea Bands with a large group of people, I think these can work for anyone as long as they are placed properly and are tight. They have no drugs, no side effects except a slight swelling in the hands. When I use them now, I just use one and switch from one wrist to the other when it starts to bother me. They look like sweat bands, so it's not the best look for formal occasions, but I've been able to enjoy my dinner when others were running for the exits due to sea sickness. I've had a motion sickness problem all my life, but now I can READ in the car, fly in small planes, and go out on the ocean with no fear of motion sickness. These things have changed my life for the better, and I'm so thankful!" —Cynthia L. Nowicki
Get a pair from Amazon for $8.53.
29. A pair of compression gloves to potentially help relieve the muscle and joint pain caused by arthritis, tendonitis, carpal tunnel, and similar conditions, so you can type that novel or crochet that scarf without all the ouchies.
Talk to your doctor before using compression products to address muscle and joint pain.
Promising review: "I spend a lot of time on a keyboard, and these handy gloves are a huge quality of life improvement. Soft material and excellent compression makes for an extremely comfortable fit." —Alexander
Get them from Amazon for $21.97 (available in three sizes).
30. And a pack of adhesive cable clips because you're tired of crawling under your seat yet again to fetch fallen charging cords. Keep 'em handy with these stick-anywhere clips.
Promising reviews: "Got these, and my life has improved. Wires stay handy. Gave a few to my son, and he’s happy, too." —Kindle reader
"Love these! This solved the problem of unplugging something (iPad, phone, etc.) and having the cord fall off my nightstand. Such a small thing, but it really helps keep things organized — especially if it’s something you leave plugged in." —D. Davies-Uttech
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $7.97.
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