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    32 Low-Effort Products For Anyone Who's Feeling Overwhelmed By Life

    Take a breather — these products will save you time and energy.

    1. An interactive dancing cat toy to help your feline friend work up a sweat without breaking one yourself. This simple toy is naturally springy so a flick of the wrist is all you need to idly keep your cat entertained while you do the real work of binge-watching Ozark.

    2. A pack of dishwasher-cleaning tablets because (to my shock and horror) you have to clean the thing that cleans your dishes, and these tablets make doing so as quick and easy as...well...running the dishwasher.

    3. A pack of Downy fabric spray so you can rock wrinkle-free fits even when there's no time (or energy) to break out the iron. Just spray, give your clothes a few swipes, and watch the wrinkles rapidly fall away.

    a reviewer image of a wrinkly dress before using the spray, and the same dress after using the spray

    4. A bleach-free Wet & Forget shower cleaner for not only cleaning but preventing soap scum buildup. Once a week simply give your shower a spray, let it sit overnight, rinse off the next day, then — BOOM — you're done and didn't even break a sweat.

    5. Suspender-like bedsheet fasteners if your nightly tossing and turning ends in you having to essentially remake the entire bed come morning. These will keep your fitted sheet in place, so bed-making stops being such a daunting task.

    6. A versatile chop, slice, and dice unit that'll drastically *cut* down on food prep and cleanup time with interchangeable blades that can each be popped into the dishwasher.

    7. A gel toilet cleaning stamp to keep your porcelain throne looking and smelling clean between scrub sessions with approximately zero effort. Cleansing gel releases with every flush, leaving behind a fresh scent and preventing stain buildups.

    8. An affordable teeth-whitening pen because traditional strips are tough to use, expensive, and can leave you with teeth sensitivity that is, in my professional opinion, NO fun. This pen requires just ONE minute of daily use to get teeth that are four to eight shades whiter. The best part? No lingering sensitivity.

    a split image of a reviewer's teeth before and after using the whitening pen

    9. A pair of faucet extenders so your little one can gain a little independence and wash their hands or grab a cup of water without you having to stop what you're doing and help.

    10. A concentrated allergen spray for a quick and easy way to reduce the presence of airborne and surface allergens from pets, mites, and more. Time to spray away those sneezes!

    a reviewer photo of the spray bottle

    11. A lemon-scented cleaning gel if spending hours wiping out keyboards, air conditioning vents, and car cupholders is not your idea of a good time. Just plop this gooey godsend on whatever needs cleaned and watch as it oh-so-satisfyingly lifts dirt and dust in a snap.

    12. A seven-day pill organizer with a.m. and p.m. compartments that'll help you stay on track with all your daily medications and supplements without counting and recounting pills to see if you missed a dose.

    a reviewer photo of the pill organizer with one of the individual day cases taken out to show the AM and PM compartments

    13. Budget-friendly period underwear to make handling Aunt Flo as simple as...well...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 about unexpected leakages.

    14. An absorbent faucet drip catcher because you're over the after-dinner ritual of mopping up the small lagoon that forms behind your sink every time you do dishes.

    15. A rechargeable hair trimmer if you want silky-smooth legs without partaking in the laborious act of shaving. This palm-sized shaver can be used anytime, anywhere, without soap or water, *and* is perfect for anyone who regularly struggles with nicks, irritation, and razor bumps.

    a reviewer photo of one leg covered with hair and the other hair-free

    16. A pack of biodegradable foaming drain-cleaning pouches that'll turn the daunting task of de-clogging and de-stinking your sink into an effortless science experiment. Toss a packet in, turn on the disposal, and watch all that cleaning power bubble up to the surface.

    17. A Dash rapid egg cooker to make your morning egg prep 1,000x easier. Get boiled, poached, or scrambled eggs in just a couple of minutes. And weighing in at just ONE POUND, it's perfect for small apartment kitchens, dorm rooms, or RV travel!

    18. A set of hoodie hangers because everything about a cozy sweatshirt is great except for how much of a pain they are to store. Free up drawer and shelf space with these clever hooks, and always have quick and easy access to your go-to styles.

    19. A pack of 40 acne patches so you can stop that zit dead in its tracks with ~gunk-absorbing powers~ that speed up the pimple-healing process without picking or popping.

    20. A pack of Miracle-Gro plant food spikes for helping all your plant babies live their healthiest, happiest indoor lives without you needing to tend to them constantly. One fertilizer spike continuously feeds plants with nutrients they need to thrive for up to two months!

    21. An elevated pet food bowl if your pet also happens to be a messy eater. This feeder contains messes by collecting stray kibble in the top tray and spilled water in the bottom basin, so you're not stuck cleaning up after them later.

    Reviewer photo of the feeder; one bowl filled with water and the other with dry cat food

    22. An all-in-one pancake batter dispenser with a blender ball inside that makes it easy to mix, pour, and store batter all in one easy-to-clean receptacle. Fewer dishes and more pancakes? Dreams really do come true.

    a reviewer photo of the dispenser filled with batter next to a griddle pan with pancakes cooking on it

    23. A pair of casual cotton linen overalls to layer over sweaters and T-shirts alike so you can achieve some serious art teacher chic with one throw-on-and-go piece.

    24. A pop-up silicone drain protector because protecting your drain from hair means protecting yourself from having to pull a wet woolly mammoth out of your pipes in the future.

    25. A cordless vacuum so lightweight and easy to maneuver that you might start to say wild things like "I like vacuuming." Speaking from firsthand experience, once you go cordless, you'll never want to go back.

    26. Plus, a jet spray robot mop for keeping your floors sparkling clean without you ever having to lift a finger. It's safe to use on all floor types *and* can be used for wet, damp, and dry mopping.

    27. A set of Instant Pot cheat sheet magnets if you're a pressure-cooking novice tired of spending as much time googling recipe directions as you do actually cooking.

    28. A handy bag holder featured on Shark Tank that'll get all your groceries from the car to the house in ONE run. It easily holds up to 80 pounds and can be carried by hand or tossed over your shoulder (it's padded) for hands-free ease.

    29. A set of reusable nonstick oven liners to catch spills from all those drippy pies, pizzas, and casseroles! To clean, just rinse by hand or wash on the top rack of the dishwasher.

    30. A hair-removing glove because you're already going to give your pet all the scritches they deserve, so you may as well multitask with a massage mitt that will remove hair and help curb shedding.

    31. A mesh car cache so you don't have to break your arm reaching for your bag that's already spilled its contents across the backseat. There's also a pocket for holding an umbrella or other essentials that are usually left to roll around on the floor.

    32. A stylish embroidered wallet that actually fits your vaccine card (and a bunch of other stuff) so you can reduce the amount of mental energy spent trying to remember the essentials by about 50%.

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