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    42 Problem-Solving Products That'll Solve Your Stickiest, Most Annoying Summer Problems

    No more taking a full-body shower after cutting up a watermelon.

    1. A watermelon cutter here to make your fave summertime snack a LOT quicker, easier, and PERHAPS less sticky. Reviewers swear it helps you cut a watermelon in about five minutes. 🍉

    gif of reviewer using the cutter to easily cut up half a watermelon
    reviewer pic of the stainless steel cutter in a yellow watermelon

    Promising review: "Thanks, TikTok! It works!" —Tanesha

    "This tool is so handy!! I hate cutting watermelon, and this is so fast and easy to use and easy to wash. I cut a watermelon in less than five minutes. It cuts yellow watermelon too!!! The included baller is great for the small leftover, hard-to-reach places." —Andrea Draine

    Get it from Amazon for $10.51

    2. Slow-cooker liners that'll lure you into using your fave lazy-day kitchen appliance even more often thanks to the one-and-done cleanup (especially on days when you're tempted to eat ice cream for dinner). No need to turn on the oven and make your place feel even about a million degrees hotter. (Tbh, I need to take my own advice.)

    open slow cooker on a kitchen counter with two sections separated by plastic liners for two different kinds of food dips
    Amazon

    I adore my slow cooker but hate cleaning up after using it. So I use these handy lil' bags. Read our full review of Reynolds Slow Cooker Liners here (#4).

    Get a six-pack from Amazon for $3.18.

    3. Black Girl Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 beloved by reviewers with melanated skin for good reason. It rubs in (like, actually rubs in) and doesn't leave any ashy white effect.

    Hands using the sunscreen
    a model applying the sunscreen and showing how it doesn't leave a whitecast
    Target, Target

    Black Girl Sunscreen is a Black woman-owned business whose sunscreen is designed not to leave a white cast on melanated skin. It's ultra sheer, water-resistant, and super nourishing thanks to its all-natural ingredients. Plus, it's cruelty-free! They also make sunscreen for kids with SPF 50.

    Promising review: "I’ve tried many, many sunscreens that claim to blend and not leave a white cast when applied. This was so much better than I expected. A nickel-size amount goes a long way and blends into a smooth, dewy finish. I also didn’t notice a scent so there was no worries of walking around smelling like sunscreen." —Target Customer

    Get it from Target for $14.99 or from Black Girl Sunscreen for $18.99.

    4. Plus clear Glossier sunscreen that'll be great for your face *but* I like to use on my hair part where I always get burnt. Spray-on body sunscreen always makes my roots look like they're gray. And! Black reviewers say this stuff has no cast.

    dark skin model with a dollop of the clear sunscreen on palm
    Glossier

    I've bought this SPF 35 sunscreen over and over again because I've had far too many painful hair part sunburns (it's so easy to forget that strap of skin!). This blends in super easily but is also great for your face! BTW, it's cruelty-free and vegan!

    Promising review: "We use it every morning. We ran out before we could reorder and I think that's because it's hard to tell how much is in the bottle. That is the only downside. I am a dark-skinned Black woman and this is the only sunblock I will recommend. No film or greasy feeling. It doesn't affect my makeup and bc its so awesome it really encourages us to use it every day." —Lysapop

    Get it from Glossier for $25.

    5. A volcanic stone face roller for removing excess oil and shine over and over and over again so you can break up with your auto-ship order of oil-blotting sheets. 

    Revlon oil-absorbing volcanic face roller
    Reviewer using Revlon oil-absorbing volcanic face roller

    Promising review: "First off, if you have extremely oily skin, this. is. it. I was so tired of getting blotting powder/wipes. It felt wasteful and always left residue on my face. I saw this on TikTok and NEEDED it. Not only is it affordable, but it's also washable, which helps you save money and be less wasteful. It felt like the holy grail had been delivered to my front doorstep. After my first use, I was in love. Now, it doesn't pick up everything but it does make it more matte and gives you a natural look. I am so excited this product exists and I already feel more confident." —Kelsey B.

    Get it from Amazon for $12.99.

    6. A mini sprinkler pool to help the fam cool off and get some water time without having to dump out a kiddie pool's worth of water once the fun has wrapped.

    Several reviewers shared that this little pool kept their kids engaged for hours.

    Promising review: "My kids love this. It is soo easy to plug the hose into and turn the water on and the kids can have hours of fun. Once the kids are done playing, I disconnect the hose let the water drain, and hang it over the porch." —Austin

    Get it from Amazon for $24.99.

    7. Plus a portable wading pool for your pet to cool off in so every member of the fam can make good use of the great outdoors on your lil' patch of land! And in case you're wondering, it's NOT inflatable and therefore isn't so easily punctured by your precious pet's paw. 

    reviewer pic of a golden retriever in a pool
    different reviewer's pic of German Shephard in the small pool

    Plus it isn't inflatable like other little pools, so you don't have to worry about your dog puncturing it. And while we're on the subject, check out hot weather pet tips from the ASPCA.

    Promising review: "I got the 120 x 28 cm pool and it's perfect for my 50 lbs. pitbull with room to spare, durable and portable I love it!" —Crystal Larson

    Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in four sizes).

    8. An at-home slushy-making cup that, after four hours in the freezer and with a few squeezes, can transform a cold drink of your choice into a delicious slushy. Smoothies, Diet Cokes, and flavored seltzer are about to be total game changers. 

    A child holding a cup with a pink slushie in it
    A model crushing the silicone cup to make a slushie
    Amazon

    Check out a TikTok of the Slushy Maker Cup in action — it even comes with a spill-proof lid so it won't leak while you're crushing the cup! 

    Promising review: "Best gift I've ever bought! Super easy to use and clean. Just pour in a liquid, squeeze, and instant slushy! So cool!!" —C Warrick

    Get it from Amazon for $21.89 (available in three colors). 

    9. Burt's Bees after-sun soothing lotion because sometimes you get sunburned even when you think you're being great about reapplying sunblock. Or maybe you just recruited your laziest friend to help you reapply on your back. Both are highly possible!

    It doesn't contain any parabens, phthalates, petrolatum or SLS.

    Promising review: "Whenever someone I know has a sunburn, I become that super annoying product-pusher friend. I tell everyone about the sun soother! Really, Burt’s Bees should pay me. It rubs into skin like lotion so you don’t feel greasy and can immediately put on clothes after application. A little goes a long way! It smells good without being overpowering (and I’m picky about scents!). Most importantly, it works! I’ve had everything from slight burn to looks-like-a-lobster-feels-like-fire and this sun soother has eliminated the pain/itch and drastically reduced the eventual peel. Highly recommend!" —jlgentr3

    Get it from Amazon or $11.40.

    10. And a lightning fast chiller to help get your coffee to a temp that won't make you sweat even more in merely *one minute* without watering it down like pesky, slow-working ice cubes!

    hand pouring coffee out of chemex into the chiller cup
    Amazon

    Seriously, we're living in the future. This works on coffee, tea, booze, water. Whatever (besides sparkling bevs)!

    Promising review: "Amazing! I hate drinking a hot latte in the summer and sweating all over...this makes coffee ice cold in seconds! Can't wait to chill a glass of wine in it!" —Dancequeen19

    Get it from Amazon for $24.99.

    11. Crave Naturals Detangling brush will glides through your wet hair without tugging or ripping out your strands. Tangles, meet your match. Especially after beach and swimming pool dips. 

    Black reviewer with 3c-4a showing how the brush hels detangle without messing up curl pattern
    person with 1c-2a straight hair pattern showing how well it detangles

    Promising review: "This is the BEST detangler EVER!!! Do not use on dry hair though, if you have curly or wavy hair. It will straighten your hair and leave it frizzy. But, use this in the shower with your conditioner and you can finger comb your hair, air dry if possible, and your waves and curls will be the best ever!" —TDHokey

    Promising review (for 4c hair): "I love this brush. I have 4c hair and it detangles my hair without a lot of hair loss. I do make sure my hair is wet when using it to detangle. The brush is pretty easy to clean, as well by just pullungbthe hair out and using running water. The only thing that could be better is the handle could be longer." —Nikki Jenks

    Get it from Amazon for $8.49 (available in four colors).

    12. And a Wet Brush can do major things for unruly hair (and maybe save a few bucks of the detangling spray you normally use to douse your hair).

    the hairbrush
    Amazon

    I have one of these and its flexible bristles work their way to sort out tangles without hurting my thick head o' hair.

    Promising review: "This brush is great for long hair for kids with sensitive heads. If you use it while the hair is wet and let the hair air dry it is much easier to brush in the a.m.!" —Lauren Carney

    Get it from Amazon for $7.20 (available in a range of brush types).

    13. Plus a leave-in conditioner made for kids (and grownups) with curly hair and tender heads that'll provide some picturesque resuilts thanks to its hydrating and detangling formula of vitamin B5, jojoba oil, keratin, and more.

    Promising review: "This stuff is beyond 5 stars. I initially bought this for my son who is tender-headed. I have really curly hair and happened to break my ankle and was in the hospital for two weeks and couldn't wash and condition my hair like I do at home. I had what felt like dreadlocks in three places! I was hoping this would work on my hair and it was amazing! I completely soaked my hair with this stuff, waited a little while, and gently combed through it. I absolutely cannot believe how well it worked!!" —Bea

    Get it from Amazon for $8.25.

    14. A stick of anti-chafing balm will keep your inner thighs and other parts ouchless when it's time to get physical, physical. No more walking like a cowboy showing up at a saloon to see your enemy just so your painful, chafed thighs won't touch. 

    plus size reviewer at a tourist site of ruins wearing shorts
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R6UDU7R1INGSH/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_ttl?ASIN=B00288L2N6&ie=UTF8 / Via www.instagram.com

    I own this and yes, can vouch that it's QUITE effective for inner-thigh chafing (the bane of my existence). I also recently rubbed it on the places where dress sandals hit my feet and dance the night away at a wedding reception with no pain or rubbing.

    Promising review: "OMG this stuff is the best! I am a chubby girl and I recently went to Thailand where it was 90 degrees Fahrenheit with a 70% humidity every single day I was there. This stuff got me through! I was able to wear dresses and shorts with no chafing! And I only ever had to apply in the morning and once in the middle of the day! My life is forever changed I’ve already ordered two more!" —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $10.99 (available in three sizes; also available in a cream, "for her," and for your feet.)

    15. E.l.f.'s Poreless Putty Primer, a lightweight base primer with TONS of amazing reviews because it helps to reduce the appearance of pores and make your makeup apply like buttah...despite the gross humidity. 

    reviewer with their makeup done
    reviewer holding the tin of beige colored primer

    Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok and thought I'd take a chance. I have sensitive skin and have to watch what I use. I LOVE this product! Goes on smooth and you don't need to use a lot. I put it on before I put on my foundation. Makes a huge difference. Highly recommend and will buy again!!" —Leslie Mattingly

    Get it from Amazon for $8.50.

    16. A three-pack of washable bra liners for those super sweaty days because it's pretty, pretty gross when you peel off a bra to only find it heavier with sweat. That's stop that little trend with this.

    person wearing the bra liner with a black lacey bra
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I was skeptical at first, and although it does bunch up/not lay perfectly flat, that slight discomfort is WAY better compared to the moisture problem it solves. I don't seem to sweat as much, when I do it absorbs wonderfully. When I forget to put it in my bra, I regret it. I don't get as itchy and have rashes anymore. Wonderful product, super grateful for it." —heather raven

    Get them from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in three colors).

    17. Or a wireless cooling bra designed to cut down on underboob sweat.

    Curvy model wearing the bra in white. The bra has a cup design.
    Slightly smaller but still curvy model wearing a the same bra in cream
    Amazon

    FYI, if you have Amazon Prime Wardrobe you can give this a spin before you buy it! 

    Promising review: "I am a 44 DD and this bra is so comfortable I gave all of my other bras away. I normally don't buy anything without underwire but this supports me without digging in and the best part is I have no red indentations on my shoulders at the end of the day. The fabric gives me a nice and airy feeling and I don't really get underboob sweat with this bra unless it is REALLY hot. Try it. I think it's worth it." —Christine

    Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in four colors and sizes 36C–44D).

    18. An outdoor drink stakes set – it'll hold your beer while you tend to the fire pit or check out how those burgers are faring on the grill. No more trying to balance it precariously and then spilling beer all over yourself!

    Promising review: "As always, my order was shipped quickly and in perfect condition. I love the bright colors and they are talk and sturdy. They are perfect for bottles, cabs, and cups... Not so good with stemmed wineglasses! No problem: I just ordered silicone stemless wineglasses!" —LaDonna Clark

    Get a set of six from Amazon for $36.95. Or get a set made for stemmed wine glasses here.

    19. An ultra-fine continuous water mister refreshes your hair in the morning after you've slept on it. Let's keep that air-dry style looking fresh! Get me AWAY from a hair dryer once the temps hit the 90s. 

    Reviewer holding the spray bottle
    Reviewer with curls refreshed from spray

    Promising review: "Another amazing product TikTok made me buy. Was looking for something for when I wet my hair in the mornings. My old typical spray bottles kept breaking or leaking. This one has a longer spray time and the mist is perfect when I don’t want to get my hair too wet. All in all worth it especially for the price." —M. Zuniga 

    Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in four sizes). 

    20. L’Oréal Paris Elvive 8 Second Wonder Water will give hair a major dose of moisture without weighing it down in — like the name suggests — a mere eight seconds!

    Promising review: "I originally bought this at Sam's Club and ended up loving it! I ordered my next bottle on Amazon because Sam's no longer carried it. I have long hair and I only put it on as if it were conditioner. I stay away from the scalp. I leave it in for eight seconds then rinse. My hair is so silky soft and it makes it not frizzy the next day when I let it air dry. It is very liquidity so what I do is just squirt it directly on the hair instead of putting it in my hands. You waste a lot because it drips if you put it in your hand. I highly recommend!" —Jenelle McNeely

    Get it from Amazon for $8.85.

    21. A pack of silicone dino ice pop molds that'll turn juice, yogurt, or smoothies into your kid's (or YOUR) fave new frozen treat. Cheers to cooling off in a tasty way. (Though, tbh, your hands may get sticky with these. But SO worth it.)

    Four dinosaur ice pops
    reviewer's photo of a dinosaur popsicle they made

    Promising review: "Toddler snack must-have. I absolutely love these molds. The silicone is good quality because peels off the pops easily, and I use them quite often. They are pretty durable. Both my toddler and preschooler love them, although the pop portion size is generous for my younger. The bone holders are hilarious, and the yogurt we use looks exactly dino-like as expected after it's frozen. These work great and are really fun shapes, so I highly recommend." —TXFan

    Get a pack of four from Amazon for $9.99.

    22. Or light saber ice pop holders to keep your paws from freezing while you're trying to to enjoy your fave store-bought summer treat.

    long ice pops with the felt holders on them that make them look like light sabers
    Sewmanyfuntimes / Etsy

    Sewmanyfuntimes is a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based shop with tons of cute felt accessories and party supplies.

    Promising review: "Amazing ice pop holders!! I, personally use Pedialyte pops and their shape fits the holders perfectly. Good purchase!" —Tayla Fields

    Get it from Sewmanyfuntimes on Etsy for $3.50+ (available in multiple quantities).

    23. cooling towel you simply soak in water and wring out to bring some chill to that outdoor run... or just stroll! Just walking outside or doing some low-key gardening can make you sweat like a racehorse.

    Promising review: "I saw these recommended on a TikTok for disabled people who can't regulate their temperature in the heat, and omg, was it worth buying them. You just add cold water and it's like an ice pack without the burning of the ice. They worked great for cooling my arm after the COVID shot! Excited to use them all summer!" —Muirgen Neal

    Get a set of four for $17.99+ (available in 12 color combos). 

    24. Sweat-wicking pajamas that don't look like sweat-wicking pajamas. All the better to seem super pulled-together while becoming one with your couch.

    purple V-neck pajama top and matching shorts
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I'm a chronic night sweater living in a really hot New York City apartment — I'm so glad I invested in these. They are really soft and while I still have to kick off the sheets few times throughout the (as usual), I feel much cooler than normal, and I stayed dry! I really am able to sleep much better." —Vanessa

    Get them from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in sizes S–3X and 13 colors).

    25. A camping hammock with a mosquito net can help you kick back, relax, and take in some nature BUT not *too* much nature, amiright? Here's to comfortably clocking in more leisure hours despite blood-sucking fiends.

    red hammock strung up between two trees with a mosquito net on top
    Amazon

    The net isn't removable but if you choose not to use it, you can flip it to the underside while in use.

    Promising review: "We recently took two of these camping and they worked well. Hammock sleeping takes some getting used to. They are initially comfy but, depending on how you set it up, your legs can end up high which caused me to wake up a few times to adjust my sleeping position. The mosquito netting is a great add. Be careful getting into the hammock as one of the lines we used to hold up the netting was caught in our hand and snapped when the full weight of your body was applied. It's not really a product flaw, you just have to make sure you are only putting your weight on the sleeping surface and not the netting when getting in. Common sense really, just something to watch for." —Tony

    Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in 10 color combos).

    26. And a net for your patio umbrella as an ~extra layer~ so you can sit and survey your kingdom, even if mosquitoes have infested it. Let's get more use out of the deck!

    reviewer pic of the net on an umbrella on a deck with enough room for a table and four chairs inside
    same reviewer's pic of the setup from farther away

    This fits umbrellas as large as 9 feet.

    Promising review: "Easy to set up and works GREAT! Finally can sit on our deck in the afternoon/evening again and not get eaten alive!!!" —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $36.99.

    27. A handheld bug zapper that'll make for a sizzling method of revenge when you're sitting on the porch, out for walks, or on a camping trip. Oh, the possibilities! (Note: Reviewers say it works on all types of bugs, not just mosquitoes!)

    Promising review: "I bought this for a trip into northern Alaska, past the Brooks Range nearly to Prudhoe Bay. Epic mosquitoes, truly. Every time we'd open the door of the truck a swarm of them would come for a visit, but this zapper made quick work of the Alaska national bird." —zenpicker

    Get it from Amazon for $18.99.

    28. And a high-voltage bug zapper the neighborhood homeowner's association just may give you an award for buying. (It works on mosquitoes, gnats, flies, moths, and other insects within a 1,500-square-foot area.)

    reviewer holding the bug zapper from its handle
    reviewer photo of the bug zapper tray full of dead bugs

    Promising review: "You will not be disappointed. I just moved out to the country and have been working out in the garage late at night. With the weather getting warmer, I've had the garage doors opened and mosquitos, gnats, and everything else have been finding there way into my garage, so I had to do something about it. I bought this and hung it next to my garage door opener because there's an outlet there and it is way better than expected. I have dead bees, stink bugs, gnats, mosquitoes, and other bugs that I do not know what they are. My 8-year-old son keeps asking me to remove the bottom tray so he can see all of the dead bugs that got zapped. Again, you will not be disappointed, I'm extremely happy I bought this!" —Chris & Jenny

    Get it from Amazon for $36.99.

    29. A hair finishing cream on a mascara-like wand for helping slick back those baby hairs and flyaways — because when it comes to fixing your hair in the summer, a bun or ponytail is definitely the easiest. 

    before and after pics of person with hair in bun with lots of wisps as before and slick look as after
    Amazon

    Promising review: "No matter what I do or what expensive and high-rated product I try, my fly-aways are an annoying constant. This product has completely rid me of my daily top of head fly-away frizz! I wish I would have discovered this product years ago! It smoothes my hair out and truly lasts all day. Be careful, as a tiny bit goes a long way!" —RHoffsommer

    Get it from Amazon for $7.98.

    30. A Charlotte Tilbury setting spray for a weightless finish to your look that'll make it stay intact, even if you're sweating up a storm. I've been using this stuff and I sweat A LOT, so yes it does what it says.

    model spraying made up face with the product
    Charlotte Tilbury

    I've used just about every setting spray out there and this is my holy grail!

    Promising review: "Best setting spray for long lasting wear and doesn’t transfer on masks. Highly recommend!!" —Clarissa1301

    Get it from Sephora for $20+ (available in two sizes).

    31. Or a budget-friendly setting powder in case sprays aren't your thing but you need something to keep the sweat off the beautiful masterpiece of your face.

    reviewer pic with perfect makeup
    another review's pic with perfect makeup

    I own, use, and love this. Plus, it's in a HUGE container and lasts for what feels like forever.

    Promising review: "Great for baking (setting) under-eye concealer (or concealer anywhere). Also, if I start sweating during my foundation application, I lightly dust this powder on my skin and the sweating not only stops then, but it will pretty much keep it at bay for the rest of the day.

    The powder does have a slight scent to it which doesn’t bother me however no one has told me that I smell like something different or powdery since I’ve been wearing it." —jillianmaxmillian

    Get it from Amazon for $4.49+ (available in six shades).

    32. A rechargeable handheld fan for hot times spent outside your car's AC – it might just make you think about all those times you said "I wish I had a fan." Well now you will.

    It has three speed settings and folds up by the handle for easy carrying. It also operates on a 2600mAh battery which comes with the fan.

    Promising review: "It's very useful and portable anywhere at any time. The battery is good and the air is cool. It is very handy and lightweight. I love it. Summer days and nights have become so easy now. Plus, it comes with a charger!" —Sammi

    Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in five colors).

    33. Breathable cotton undies for those days when you just know you're gonna sweat but don't want swamp ass. (Soooo, most days?)

    pair pairs of differently colored bikini briefs
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I wear these when the weather calls for it or if I am doing a lot of activities. My job is very strenuous and usually leave like I just left the gym, very sweaty. I needed something that dries fast, keeps you cool, and doesn't cause you to chafe. This exceeded my expectations. The weird thing is, when I leave my job, this is the only dry thing on me. It boggles my mind how dry they are when my pants and shirt are damp. Great buy! Going to purchase other styles." —Angel D.

    Get a five-pack from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in sizes 5–10, which are weird sizes but basically translate to S–3XL, so consult the size chart on the product page).

    34. And some of THE most breathable thongs you'll ever try in your life. I bought some of these last summer and they've since become the pairs I reach for anytime they're clean. 

    three thongs
    Amazon

    I bought these after wearing out a lot of my 5/$25 cotton undies purchased from a certain V (not Voldermort) because, well, being a full-time pedestrian in NYC is quite tough on your socks and underwear! I tried these thongs out for the first time on a July weeklong trip to Croatia where it was sweltering every single day...to the point where on one 5 p.m.-ish walking tour in Dubrovnik, I had to tighten my cotton dress's belt several times because I was sweating out so much water weight. (That should paint a sweaty picture.) but when I wear these they feel like next to nothing, are completely undetectable under clothes, and are easy to wash/dry in a pinch in a hotel room sink while on a trip. Oh, and they also don't make me sweat more than I already am, like some of my cuter undies.  And writing this just convinced me that I need to stock up for the season. 

    Get a three-pack from Amazon for $15.98+ (available in 10 color ways).

    35. An ice cream pint cozy so there's one fewer dish to clean and your hands don't freeze or end up in sticky melted ice cream that BELONGS in your mouth instead. Just dig into that pint. GO FOR IT.

    ice cream pint with a coozie on it that says
    Amazon

    Promising review: "My boyfriend and I are avid cozy users for beer and all cold canned beverages so you can imagine how thrilled we were to find this! No more using paper towels to wrap up our pints with, this worked perfect. Kept our ice cream cold and condensation outside the pint contained. Highly recommend!" —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $9.95 (also available in pink or green).

    36.  The Clean Ball, which is really just fancy talk for a tiny ball that'll collect crumbs, dirt, dust, and other little bits littering the bottom of your bag. Somehow your purse you DIDN'T EVEN TAKE TO THE BEACH is full of sand throughout the season. No more!

    a pink sequin bag open to show the pink ball
    Amazon

    Promising review: "This little ball is genius! It rolls around in my purse, which I live out of. It picks up a lot lint, debris, or even crumbs. It's easy to find with the bright pink. Just remove and wash and it’s ready to go again. The price was great and something I can use for years. If you live out of your purse this a must-have!!" —dj3biggs

    Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in pink and gray).

    37. A set of soda can covers to help keep that Diet Coke nice and bubbly that you only had a chance to drink one-quarter of before you had to run out to a doctor's appointment. Plus! It'd be great for some backyard sips where flying insects lurk around your tastiest stuff. 

    the white plastic lid on a soda can
    the cover closed over the opening of a can tilted on its side to show that the cover is leakproof

    Promising review: "Very solid product. It does exactly what it claims to do. It snaps on to any can I have easily, then opens and closes shut again for storage in my fridge. As you can see in my pictures, it’s leakproof when closed. I think it will be a great addition to my kitchen." —w_starling

    Get a six-pack from Amazon for $10.95.

    38. A pack of toilet seat covers will create a (colorful) barrier between your toddler's curious hands and public toilet seats at rest stops. Or yeah they're for your "kids" but really they're for you. 

    Promising review: "If you're a germaphobe like myself, this is a must-have in your diaper bag. The thought of placing my son or daughter on a public toilet with only a seat liner is disturbing especially since they're both little and still hold onto the toilet seat for support when peeing/pooping. These cover the toilet completely and even cover the lower part of the toilet where dangling legs and pants/skirts touch. My only complaint about these is that they are not flushable. It's difficult trying to gather the liner up (they are rather large) without touching the toilet or the possibly wet liner (because it partially fell in the water) and then scrunching it up to fit into a sanitary napkin bin. Other than that, these are great. Also, I don't use the adhesive strips at all since I have two little ones that usually need to go right away so we don't have the time to remove the adhesive backing. I usually just place the liner on the toilet and then carefully plop my kid on top and all's well." —Ting

    Get a pack of 24 covers from Amazon for $9.99.

    39. An enzyme-based stain spray that'll get out ALL sorts of stains...even breast milk or grass stations from playing in the backyard! Turns out your shirt just belongs in the hamper, not the trash. 

    Puracy is a family-owned small business dedicated to creating natural and organic formulas that are not only effective, but safe for kids and pets. Aside from food stains, this spray also does a number on all other miscellaneous spots in your life like wine, coffee, makeup, and period blood!

    Promising review: "Puracy is the best stain remover I've ever used! Grass stains? GONE. Blood? GONE. Baby poo on white clothes? Doesn't stand a chance! Seriously, Puracy got out stains from 6-year-old stored baby clothing!!! It's that good! Grease? Gone. Seriously this stuff is AMAZING! Buy it now!"GrantedByTiffany

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in four sizes) or Puracy for $3.39+ (originally $4.99+; available in four sizes).

    40. A set of stackable stick-shaped ice molds produce ice narrow enough to fit into a range of water bottles. Have you ever walked out of the house without a water bottle bc of a bad ice cube sitch? I sure have...and then had to buy some water bottle out in the wild. 

    Promising review: "I got these to make ice cubes that I could fit into hot water bottles to make 'cold water bottles.' I'm in the big heat wave and it's been over 100 every day for the last week, with no sign of it letting up any time soon. These are quick and easy and the cold water bottles have been the only thing helping me sleep in a room anywhere between 80 and 90 degrees at night. I love the lids! It makes my ice trays easy to stack and more secure. I wish all ice trays came with lids like this!" —AJ Stark 

    Get a set of three from Amazon for $9.99


    41. A satin-lined Hairbrella to keep in your bag or car so when the forecast for rain turns out to be accurate, you can keep your hair looking perfect. Or when you're invited to a kid's outdoor birthday party and have heard some rumors about water balloons....

    Model pouring water on another model's head while wearing the hairbrella, then taking it off to show hair perfectly styled and dried
    Hairbrella / YouTube

    Hairbrella is a Black-owned small business established in 2016 that specializes in hats combining fashion and function to protect against all types of weather. FYI, this is included in Prime Try Before You Buy so you can test it out before committing if you’re a Prime member!

    Promising review: "I never carry an umbrella cause they’re too bulky, so when I saw the Hairbrella I was so excited. It keeps my hair dry and my curls nicely quaffed, rather than me looking like I stuck my fingers I a light socket. I’m telling everyone I know about it, it’s an amazing alternative to those wide-brimmed hats or a briefcase LOL! Truly it’s never going Read more about review stating Love it!!to leave my side from now on! I definitely recommend it." —Gina C.

    Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ or Hairbrella for $39.99 (available in five colors).

    42. A spring-loaded coin holder can fit nicely into a cup holder and help you make speedier money moves in the drive-thru and at toll booths. No more having to break those $1s or unstick coins from your drink holder when you have some perfectly fine quarters and nickels on hand. 

    Promising review: "This product works great! For years I have stored coins in the driver’s side door handle slot ('05 Buick LaCrosse) and now in a plastic dish placed in the tan towel area seen in the photo ('18 Prius). The coin organizer fits perfectly in the center console cup-holder. It’s perfect for accessing exact change when in a drive-thru line. The coins easily slide in and out of their spring-loaded slots." —haparnold

    Get it from Amazon for $13.99.

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