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    35 Money-Saving Products For Anyone Who Prides Themselves On Sticking To Their Budget

    These $15 compression bags are about to become your new favorite money-saving travel hack.

    1. A 52-week tear-off meal planning pad with space to plan all your meals in advance, plus a weekly shopping list you can grab and take to the store with you to keep yourself on track for your budget goals. (Unless there's a new flavor of Oreo to try, in which case, ABANDON BUDGET SHIP.) 

    Check out a TikTok of the weekly meal planning pad in action. 

    Sweetzer and Orange is a small business specializing in planners, stationery, and educational products. 

    Promising review: "The magnet is great, sticks to fridge very well, and does not slide or move. Perfect for planning meals and adding needed grocery items to the right side. Then you just tear off the right side and head to the store. This has made our family meal planning so much easier!" —SandyBeach

    Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in two styles). 

    2. A set of affordable teeth whitening strips you'll definitely want to invest in if you're a fan of coffee, tea, or wine — even if the whiteness of your teeth isn't on your radar, you might be legit astonished by the difference a few of these strips makes in your smile! As an added bonus, reviewers say these are a cheaper, just as effective alternative to the $$$ Crest version. 

    Before and after comparison of teeth whitening treatment
    A hand holding a box of MySmile Teeth Whitening Strips for sensitive teeth

    Promising review: "Whitest teeth. Hands-down, best strips. They actually stay in place and don’t move around in your mouth. Easy to remove when ready. My teeth look good and feel so clean." —Robin W. 

    Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $26.36 (clip the 10% off coupon on the product page for this price; available in larger sizes). 

    3. A jar of internet-beloved The Pink Stuff, which tackles so many darn things that it'll be the BFF of every room in your house. Need to paint over a stain on the wall? Get it off with The Pink Stuff. Think you need to replace that caked-over grimy pan? Put The Pink Stuff to the test. About to hire cleaners to tackle whatever the heck is going on in your tub? 1-800-The-Pink-Stuff, baby!!

    Reviewer using it to clear up hard water stains in tub
    reviewer image of pink jar of cleaning paste

    A lot of people compare it to the Magic Eraser in paste form, so even your weirdest, most stubborn stains will meet their match.

    Promising review: "I used this product for my stove because it's one thing I dislike cleaning. I have used many degreaser sprays, and they all are so toxic and don't work for me. The Magic Eraser was okay, but I used several at a time, and I had to scrub so hard. But this product, oh my goodness, is legit a miracle. It doesn't have any type of smell. I put the paste on a cloth, clean the area, then wipe it off with a damp cloth, and voilà, magic!" —May

    "I wish I had thought to take a before photo! I was so close to just buying new, but with a little bit of elbow grease and this paste, it looks brand spanking new! This stuff is going to save me a lot of money in the future and truly is amazing!" —Andrea Mills

    Get it from Amazon for $4.99.

    4. Essence's Lash Princess mascara because TBH, we've all wasted too many years and too much money looking for the ~holy grail~ mascara. This one is less than $5, gives you instant length, and is DELIGHTFULLY sweatproof — reviewers call it out for rivaling Too Faced's "Better Than Sex" and Benefit's "They're Real." 

    Before shot of a Buzzfeed editor without mascara
    After shot of BuzzFeed editor with long lashes
    Emma Lord/BuzzFeed

    Hello, that is my face above, because I bought into the hype of all the 5-star reviews and now I will never look back!! Putting it on is like giving my eyelashes butterfly wings. It doesn't get clumpy, it stays put ALL the livelong day no matter how much you sweat, and you can apply it on very lightly if you don't want it to look so dramatic, or continue applying for longer lashes each time.

    Promising review: "Saw this product on TikTok and thought it would be expensive looking at the results they got. I am beyond amazed with how my lashes look after about two coats. For around $5 you couldn’t ask for a better mascara! I will be buying this same one when I run out. I was not expecting to like it as much as I do! No complaints." —Kd

    Get it from Amazon for $4.99.

    5. A foaming garbage disposal cleaner you can plop into your sink, run a little water on, and let its blue magic fizz its way up to the top while clearing out all the gunk from your culinary adventures in one go. In other words, an easy, cheap sink maintenance routine that will keep you from calling costly plumbers to clear it up. 

    blue foaming cleanser pushing its way out of the sink drain
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I don't know what it is about these, but putting one down my sink and watching the foamy bubbles come up is SO satisfying. Really scratches an itch that I didn't even realize I had. I read about these in some article about popular products on TikTok and wanted to try them because my garbage disposal had not been smelling super lately. They did not disappoint! Super easy to use and leaves the disposal smelling fresh." —Liz R. 

    Get a four-pack from Amazon for $3.78.

    6. A reviewer-beloved veggie chopper that'll have you feeling like a golden god in your kitchen that you'll finally stop ordering $$$ lunch salads to fill the veggie void in your heart. This gadget juliennes, chops, spirals, and slices vegetables in an instant, and has a built-in storage container to hold the chopped veggies so you can pour them into a pan or dish without any mess. 

    Reviewer putting a potato on a flip top lid cutter and bringing the lid down to chop it into pieces
    Model pressing down on top to cut an onion

    Fullstar is a small business established in 2017 that specializes in kitchen gadgets. 

    Check out a TikTok of the veggie chopper in action. 

    Promising review: "Makes life so much easier. I can't imagine chopping onions or bell peppers by hand anymore, and it does so much more. We used to have a Prepworks chopper which was a similar idea, but you had to press so hard to chop, and it broke after not too long. This one requires very little effort to cut through the food and it has a generous container." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (clip the $5 off coupon on the product page for this price). 

    7. A Mason jar-inspired cold brew coffee maker to save you (*crunches numbers*) one bajillion dollars at coffee shops, and a whole lot of time to boot. All you have to do is put your favorite coffee grounds in this pitcher and let them steep overnight. Be the cool, aloof barista with amazing cold brew on tap you want to see in the world! 

    Promising review: "This is the best way to have coffee without the acid and still have the caffeine. Easy to use and so much cheaper than buying cold brew coffee. I have bought several over the years for friends. I’ve owned mine now for four years and still love it." —Terry

    "Absolutely love this cold brew coffee maker. TikTok made me buy it. I use it all the time. I use 1 cup of ground coffee and 7 cups of filtered water. Once I pull out the coffee filter, I top it off with more water. I add coffee to my chocolate protein shakes every day!" —Connie Forbes

    Get it from Amazon for $27.99 (available in two sizes). 

    8. And a tiny milk frother that makes rich, creamy froths in seconds, so you can treat yourself to Fancy Drinks in the comfort of your own home. The Starbucks mermaid doesn't need *all* your money this month. 

    Reviewer image of white marble handheld frother on its stand
    Reviewer using the frother to frother milk in a cup

    Promising review: "So I’ll admit I got this on a whim after a TikTok video, however I’m in love with this thing! It’s so much fun to use and you make your at home drinks feel so much more special. It’s easy to use and froths pretty quickly if you’re on the fence I’d say what are you waiting for buy it already!" —Denise

    "Love frothing my soy milk for my coffee. Saving tons of money making my own lattes!" —lwoods

    Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in 19 styles).

    9. Revlon one-step hair dryer and volumizer to dry your hair as you style it and give your 'do an incredible amount of volume and shine, without the time suck and cost of a pricey blowout. Psst — reviewers compare this to the $599 (!!) Dyson Airwrap. 

    reviewer with blown out medium length hair slightly curled at the edges
    reviewer's hand holding the revlon hair dryer

    Unlike other hair dryers, this one can be held closer to the roots and scalp for a higher volume and lift and helps you curl hair at the end while it dries. It comes with three heat settings and is designed to work on all hair textures — reviewers with 2a–4c hair mentioned it working for them, and especially noted that it helps cut down on drying time!

    Promising reviews: "I've had my eye on a Dyson Airwrap, but given the cost, I figured I'd try this while I save up. This thing is fantastic. I have waist length hair that's naturally straight, but gets frizzy when damp. I've had salon blowouts that have left my hair looking great, but I simply can't manage a round brush without it getting tangled in my hair. This device has been a game changer. My hair miraculously doesn't get snarled in it, and it leaves my hair looking like I've had it professionally styled. I love it, and I'm no longer interested in blowing $500 on a Dyson. Highly recommend!" —Ilsa

    Get it from Amazon for $39.50 (available in two colors).

    10. Plus a bottle of Elizavecca Hair Treatment, a far more affordable Olaplex-like repairing mask infused with collagen ingredients and protein extracts that will help restore hair health and reduce shedding. All you gotta do is apply it on wet hair after a shampoo, wait five minutes, and rinse it out.

    Reviewer with curly hair holding a strand of it out
    Reviewer with straight blow dried hair

    This is designed to work on all hair types, with reviewers with 2b–4c curls mentioning it worked for them! 

    Promising review: "I have tried everything on the market to fix my damaged, bleached hair that keeps breaking off. I stumbled across this hair treatment on TikTok. I had never heard of it before but decided to give it a try. I used it for the first time yesterday and I couldn't believe how amazing it made my hair feel and look. It's sooo soft, shiny, bouncy and nourished. My bleached rat's nest now looks and feels like hair again." —Eline

    Check out BuzzFeed's full review of the Elizavecca hair treatment for more deets!

    Get a bottle from Amazon for $6.65.

    11. A portable car vacuum that lets you explore the great outdoors or enjoy a particularly messy snack without worrying about it all piling up until you have to get an expensive deep car clean. With this easy peasy gadget, you can scoop it all up and leave your interiors looking brand spanking new. 

    Small handheld black vacuum in a reviewer's hand
    before and after images of a messy sandy car interior vacuumed clean again

    Promising review: "This was the perfect solution for a busy mom as myself. I have three little ones and every day there is a mess of some sort in the backseat. It saves time and money to not have to go to a carwash place and keep feeding the machine. It’s simple to use and a great size. Wish the suction was a little better but for the price and quality I can’t complain. It’s a must!" —Amazon Customer

    "TikTok made me buy it. I NEVER leave reviews buttt I was surprised at how well and powerful this vacuum was! And it wasn’t loud. 10 out of 10 recommended. Go buy it and try it for yourself." —Jessica D. Williams

    Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in four colors).

    12. A vacuum-free space-saving compression bag so easy to use that all you have to do is stick your clothes inside, zip up the bag, roll the bag, and watch all the excess air get squished out of them until your clothes magically shrink. BOOM, suddenly everything fits in one carry-on and you've saved a chunk of change! 

    A suitcase spilling over with clothes
    The clothes packed neatly in compression bags to fit in the suitcase
    Emma Lord/BuzzFeed

    HELLO, I AM OBSESSED WITH THESE. Despite all the rave reviews I was definitely skeptical of space-saving bags that didn't require a vacuum, and even as they were actively squishing my clothes into oblivion I still couldn't quite believe it. I had easily two suitcases worth of clothes I wanted to pack for a three-week trip to London, and I managed to neatly pack the entirety of my wardrobe in one roller carry-on bag. Truly all I had to do was put my clothes in the bag, push them to the bottom, and then sit on it to get the air out before sealing it up. I had tons of extra bags and make a habit of taking them with me in case other people joining me on trips need them to be able to pack souvenirs on the way home. I'm never taking a long trip without these again — these are worth every damn penny. 

    Get a set of eight from Amazon for $15.94

    13. An enzyme-based laundry stain remover that works its magic in one wash to help you instantly get rid of all that discolored dried sweat, oil stains, or deodorant residue on your favorite clothes, saving you oodles of money in drycleaning and buying replacement shirts over time. 

    Check out a TikTok of the laundry spray in action. 

    Puracy is a Texas-based, family-owned business specializing in plant-based, chemical-free, hypoallergenic home products, with a donation made to local families in need with a portion of every purchase. 

    Psst — this spray also does a number on all those other miscellaneous stains in your life, like wine, coffee, soy sauce, makeup, and period blood! I recently bought this to test it for myself, and can attest to how well it works to get period blood out even after you've tried something else. I stained a pair of beloved bright-blue bike shorts in my sleep and tried to get it out with soap and water, but the stain was still there when it came out of the wash. I treated it with this, stuck it back in the wash, and BOOM, it's like it never happened (I panicked before I could get a before and after, please forgive me, laundry gods).

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

    14. A set of itty-bitty dermaplaning razors so you can skip expensive salon treatments — these will get rid of lil' unibrow hairs that keep dodging your tweezers or work whatever face fuzzies you might want to take care of in a gentle way right at home. Reviewers also love how much smoother their makeup goes on when they make dermaplaning a part of their regular routine! 

    Model using a small black facial hair removal tool to dermaplane
    Pack of 12 pink dermaplaning eyebrow and facial razors in a clear plastic case
    Amazon

    Kitsch is an LA-based, self-financed, woman-owned small business established in 2010 that specializes in hair accessories. 

    Promising review: "I feel like a pro. I've been paying $50+ for spa dermaplane, and by buying these (which are really well made), I can do it myself much more regularly. I did use face oil beforehand to prepare my skin. Since I've had dermaplane done before, I knew to pull the skin taut and use short strokes. Advantage of dermaplane: peach fuzz is gone, makeup goes on smoother, and serums can penetrate better." —seebee

    Get a set of 12 from Amazon for $8.99 (available in four colors). 

    15. A bottle of Angry Orange pet odor eliminator that's working OVERTIME — not only does this save you from replacing carpets by getting rid of pet-related stains and odors, but it leaves the area smelling so nice that you'll be like, "Um, is this my new signature perfume??" Extremely bonus: it also deters pets from peeing, so if there's a ~hot spot~ your doggo loves to frequent, this ought to curb the habit. 

    reviewer photo of dog next to bottle of the cleaner
    before and after image of a pet stain removed from a carpet

    Angry Orange is a small business that specializes in home cleaning products. 

    Check out a TikTok of Angry Orange in action. 

    Promising review: "This product has become a must in our household! We discovered it while looking for another scent/odor control product that had a strong citrus scent to spray around a Christmas tree a year or so ago when one of our dogs suddenly decided that he was going to start peeing on the Christmas tree every night. Not only did it deter him from peeing on it, it smells fantastic, and now we use it all the time for any smells around the house, pet odor related or not! It only takes one or two sprays as well, and the whole area smells fabulous afterwards." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $17.96 (available in four sizes).

    16. A sink and drain plunger so good it's gonna put Mario, Luigi, and your expensive local plumber out of business — this little gizmo is ten times more effective than a traditional plunger, and works fast to unclog kitchen and bathroom sinks that are backed up with hair, gunk, and all the other things in the gross menagerie of human existence. 

    Model using a small blue plunger on a sink
    reviewer's sink with lots of gunk pulled out of it

    Reviewers mention this was faster and more effective than one-time use drain snakes and chemical cleaners! 

    Promising review: "I couldn’t believe I wasted my time with those liquid drain clearers. This was fast and efficient, and I only wish I had thought of a product like this sooner. Cleaned my bathroom sink in two seconds!" —Sn48

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in two sizes). 

    17. magnetic air fryer cheat sheet to help minimize effort and maximize deliciousness so you'll be a whole lot less tempted by the siren call of expensive takeout food. 

    Promising review: "These magnetic cheat sheets are wonderful. So handy instead of a cookbook; I use it every day! I gave my niece an air fryer for Christmas, so I bought her a set, too, and she loves it." —KateK.

    Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in two colors). 

    18. A delightfully vibrant pair of ~dreamlux~ leggings made with an oh-so-buttery soft material reviewers compare to Lululemon's Align ... but WAY cheaper. If you're looking for a reliably squatproof, comfy, compressive legging, look no further than these. 

    Person wearing red high-waisted leggings and casual sandals, viewed from the back
    Model in a crop top and blue high-waisted leggings
    Amazon

    Promising review: "These are amazing quality!! I do love my pair of Lululemon leggings, but I notice that they stretch out and slide down throughout the day. These do not! They are so soft I almost feel like I am wearing nothing, but still feel very ‘athletic’ like they’re holding everything in. When I opened the package they looked like they were going to be too short at first, but they’re not, they are quite stretchy and comfortable. Highly recommend!!" —Kate

    Get it from Amazon for $34 (available in sizes XXS–XXL, two inseams, and 16 styles). 

    19. A two-stage knife sharpener, because those blades you bought back in the day?? They're probably super dull by now. Instead of replacing them with pricey versions, ~refresh~ them with this.

    Hands running a knife through the small sharpener
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I have had my set of knives for over 10 years. I was looking to replace them when someone recommended trying to sharpen them. I hated sharpening the knives with the sharpener they came with. I wanted something easy. This was it! I sharpened all my knives with it and they are like they were when I first purchased them. This knife sharpener made it quick and easy. It saved me a lot of money from purchasing a new set. If your knives are dull, give this a try. You can't beat it for the price!" —M. Bell

    Read our full review of the KitchenIQ knife sharpener for more deets.

    Get it from Amazon for $7.73 (available in four colors).

    20. A reusable microfiber Swiffer mop pad that reviewers love not only because it's ready for action again right after a wash cycle, but because it picks up a ton more dirt, gunk, and debris than the disposable mops do, *and* it's a heck of a lot cheaper than stocking up on the one-use versions over time. 

    Turbo Mops is a small business that specializes in eco-friendly cleaning products. 

    Check out a TikTok of the Turbo Mop in action. 

    Promising review: "If you have a Swiffer Wet Jet and are tired of having to buy those mop pads I would 10000x recommend these. All you do is stick it to the bottom of your mop like you would a mop pad and mop like normal. It stays on great and even picks up crumbs better than the store bought mop pads. Once you’re done you just throw it in the wash and it’s good as new. I’m not sure if you’re supposed to dry them, but I do and they come out just fine! I love these!!" —Kate

    Get a two-pack from Amazon for $14.75 (available in multipacks). 

    Psst — if you don't already have one, you can get a standard Swiffer on Amazon for $18.44

    21. A set of paint touch-up pens to quickly deal with lil' scuff and scratch marks that pop up on your walls without having to call in painters or do the whole song and dance of whipping out a giant roller brush. (Ah, we love the fresh smell of "getting my deposit back" in the morning.) 

    Hand with pen in paint bucket, filling it, syringe-like
    Hand using brush tip of pen to cover up a small scratch on a wall
    Amazon, Slobproof

    Slobproof is a small business that specializes in home improvement products. 

    Reviewers also love these for doing detail work on painted designs and murals! As an added bonus, these are totally airtight, so the paint in them won't dry out if you don't finish up the pain in the pen all at once. 

    Promising review: "These are genius! They work so well and make it no hassle to quickly retouch small areas that get scratched up. Never knew something like this existed, and now am in love with them!" —Jeff

    Get a pack of two on Amazon for $16.99.

    22. A breakfast sandwich maker so you can quit throwing all your money at the McDonald's drive-thru every morning. This simultaneously cooks an egg, toasts bread, warms precooked meat, and melts cheese into the perfect sammie in less than five minutes. (Sorry not sorry to everyone else still waiting in the drive-thru line!)

    Promising review: "I am actually excited for my weekday breakfast now. These homemade McMuffins are so good! My favorite version uses sliced tomatoes, Swiss cheese, and precooked bacon (from Costco). So many options, so easy! My kindergartner and my teenager both love it. I may have to buy another one for our family. It's also easy to clean with a quick wipe-down." —Joolie

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

    23. Plus an egg bite maker to flex on Starbucks and Costco and all the other places where you're paying top dollar for fresh or frozen egg bites by — gasp?? — customizing and making your own for cheap. Bonus: you can take the silicone molds off of it and use it as a regular grill for sandwiches!

    Psst — a lot of folks also use these for pancake and protein pancake bites! 

    Promising review: "I bought this in hopes to make egg bites similar to Starbucks and I have not been disappointed. I chose this one after reading reviews on the smaller four-bite size. I have used it many times and have had excellent results each time. I followed the recipe in the booklet and used a tip from another reviewer who suggested to triple the cottage cheese amount. It’s very easy to use and clean." —April124

    Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in three colors). 

    24. The Period Company's reusable, high-waisted period-absorbing underwear, an affordable alternative to its $$ competitors that manages to absorb 8–10 tampons' worth of flow. 👀 Its snug, comfy, four layer design is also handy for postpartum and incontinence needs, so basically this is what happens when you give undies a superpower. 

    Woman models black absorbent underwear with descriptive arrows pointing to features; suitable for periods. Text describes cotton softness and layers
    Amazon

    The Period Company is a small business that specializes in reusable period underwear. 

    Promising review: "These are AMAZING! There’s no need to wear a pad or tampon. They absorb well and you don’t feel wet at all. They have great coverage and changed my whole experience with having a period. They are a game changer!" —Candice Anthony 

    Get it from Amazon for $12 (available in sizes XS–3X). 

    25. A "Bread Buddy" dispenser that keeps sandwich bread fresh by ensuring it stays *way* more airtight than it does in just the bag alone, and also lets you use the bread bag in a clever way to dispense slices one by one. Tons of reviewers are noting how much longer their bread stays fresh. (And how much easier it is to store without worrying about it getting smushed!) 

    A reviewer using the rectangular bread dispenser to pull out a fresh loaf
    An image of the rectangular bread holder with a loaf inside

    Buddeez is a family-owned, Missouri-based small business that specializes in unique household products. 

    Check out a TikTok of the Buddeez sandwich bread dispenser in action. 

    Promising review: "The Buddeez Sandwich Bread Dispenser is great! It does exactly what it was intended for. I live alone and don't quite go through bread often enough before the last quarter section of the loaf starts to go stale. I was originally looking for something to put a loaf of bread in as a shell for my vacuum sealer, that would keep the bread from getting crushed from the pressure. This dispenser solved all of my problems. Thank you!" —DRMcQuaig

    "I'm a widow and most times throw out bread because it dried out before I could get through the whole loaf. Now I can use it because the whole loaf stays fresh to the end. I love it because it saves me money!!" —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $16.97.  

    26. Peach Slices Acne Spot Dots, a hydrocolloid sticker similar to the more expensive "Mighty Patch"  that you can apply straight onto open zits to help drain them and reduce redness overnight. Personally *love* to see a problem magically disappear while I'm snoozing. 

    Reviewer wearing small round sticker healing a zit
    Small clear dots on a sticker sheet

    Peach & Lily is a skincare brand founded by celebrity esthetician Alicia Yoon that specializes in toxin-free, vegan beauty products made with recyclable packaging. The company plants a tree with each order, and a portion of its proceeds have gone to to Restore NYC since 2016. 

    Check out a TikTok of the acne spot dots in action. 

    Promising review: "This brand is so affordable and works just the same as the more expensive brands. I go through them so quickly, so this is a plus! I’m generally a picker at my zits, but if I can get to one of these dots in time, I save my face a lot of irritation and pain. I wear them at night and sometimes during the day, only takes about two to get rid of those pesky whiteheads, sometimes more for a big zit. They really suck everything out." —Savannah Wilson

    Get a pack of 30 from Amazon for $4.88

    27. An AirPod cleaning pen so you can skip costly repairs — all you have to do is gently dig into the nooks and crannies of your charger and speakers to restore your sound quality to top notch again. (Listen, Taylor Swift did not record the 10-minute version of "All Too Well" for you to disrespect it by blotting it out with too much earwax!!)

    A dirty
    The pen in action cleaning a small airpod speaker

    Promising review: "Saw these on a TikTok video and took a chance. I ordered three for different family members and boy am I glad I did! This product is fantastic! It does exactly what it says it will do. The brush is phenomenal in cleaning out the little grates on the speakers of my phone and AirPods. There is a picker that you can use to get big chunky ear wax out of your ear pieces and the long skinny wand thing reaches down into my charging case and gets all the junk out of there. This is a win-win-win!" —JMilwaukee

    "Saved me $140. The right AirPod was extremely muffled and nothing I tried worked. Prime Day was coming up so I decided I’d just get a new pair. But this came across my recommend products so I decided maybe I’d try it out and see if it works. I had no hopes. But I cleaned and now they sound almost as great as when I got them two years ago. Saved me money. Highly recommend this for any AirPod owner." —Hira Khan

    Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two colors). 

    28. Bentgo stackable lunch container perfect for commuters who want to get back in the groove of bringing cheaper lunches from home again — this right here is a perfect leakproof, sturdy option for your mobile salad/charcuterie/"girl dinner" situations. It's also nice and deep for mixing salads, has an upper compartment to keep your other ingredients separate, *and* a container for dressing. 

    A purple container with a bottom full of salad and a top with four sections dividing ingredients
    The components of the container laid out in a graphic

    Promising review: "I absolutely love these salad containers. My fiancé and I have big appetites, but try to eat healthy. These containers fit a ton of salad greens and all sizes of toppings — nuts, beans, cheese, fruits, meats, pasta, etc. They make packing lunch easy. Just throw in some greens, a protein, a dressing, and toppings that make salad fun for you! We use ours several times per week and they make it to both our jobs without spilling or leaking. I walk and ride public transit, so mine gets tossed around a bit. Several of my friends and coworkers have bought them after seeing mine!" —izzo

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in eight colors). 

    29. A Bluapple, which is a teensy little produce saver that you can tuck into your fridge drawer to help keep your fruits and veggies fresh two to three times longer. All you have to do is replace the packet inside the Bluapple every three months, and bam! Tons of money saved and stress avoided trying to race to eat your way through the drawer before it goes bad.  

    A person taking the Bluapple out of the produce drawer in the fridge
    The Bluapple sitting in a pile of fresh produce
    Amazon

    Bluapple is a small business that specializes in products to keep produce fresh and prevent food waste.

    Promising review: "These REALLY work! We have to move them away from our fresh fruit so it would ripen! My produce is lasting at least three times as long without spoilage. This is a great product, and I have already bought many as gifts. They don't seem to work on tomatoes, but they are great with bananas, apples, kiwi, pears, grapes, plums, peaches, lettuces, mushrooms, and many more fruits and vegetables." —Jacki

    Get a pack of two (plus eight replacement packets) from Amazon for $26.99.

    30. An undated habit calendar that not only comes with 12 months worth of tracking strategies for daily, weekly, and monthly goals, but starts out with a lil' brainstorm on things you might want to track, like managing your extra spending or curbing expensive habits. 

    A calendar with spots for daily, weekly, and monthly habit tracking
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I wanted to reduce stress and nail down some habits, and I've always done better when I can see progress tangibly. I'd been eyeing this calendar for some time, but was unsure if it was worth the money. I decided to go for it. SO glad I did. It has some 'homework' pages at the beginning to help you focus in on your goals, but mostly it's the cleanness and ready-to-go nature of the monthly calendar pages that have worked for me. It's helped me be more disciplined AND narrow my focus so I'm not worrying about doing everything under the sun each day. I liked it so much that I bought a second one for a friend. Another friend saw me using it and also made a purchase. I'm really happy I made the leap." —Flight of Stars

    Get it from Amazon for $16.95.

    31. A jewelry-cleaning stick with cleansing solution on a brush designed specifically to get in the nooks and crannies of your jewelry, so you can dig out all the grime that's accumulated over the years on the cheap instead of taking it to the jeweler.

    reviewer image of the brush stick next to a clean ring
    reviewer image of a before and after on a dirty/clean ring

    Promising review: "I absolutely love this product. I saw it on TikTok and figured I would give it a try. My grandmother passed away almost eight years ago, and she left me her first engagement ring in her will. I have tried so many jewelry cleaners, toothpaste and toothbrush, you name it, tried everything except for sending it away to get cleaned. I ordered the Diamond Dazzle Stik on Thursday and it arrived the following Saturday, fast shipping! Today is Sunday and I cleaned my ring with the Diamond Dazzle Stik. My ring is just as shiny as it was when my grandfather bought it for my grandmother many many years ago. I will definitely use this Diamond Dazzle Stik on all my jewelry. Highly recommended!" —Heather

    Get it from Amazon for $9.48.

    32. A set of four biodegradable, machine-washable Swedish dish cloths — they're super absorbent and designed with a blend of cotton and wood for easier scrubbing, plus each one of these can replace over a DOZEN paper towel rolls. The Brawny paper towel man is shaking.

    Skoy Enterprises is a woman-owned, California-based small business established in 2007 that specializes in unique kitchen items. 

    Promising review: "I saw these on TikTok and had to order them as I love products that reduce my carbon footprint! I am very impressed and recommend 100%!" —Emilia

    Get a set of four from Amazon for $7.99 (available in 14 color variations). 

    33. pack of dumbbell exercise cards perfect for anyone who wants to start a fitness regimen but does not care for a hefty gym bill to go along with it. This pack is like a cheap personal trainer — it comes with 50 different comprehensive exercises that are easy for beginners to understand, and challenging enough to make anyone feel the 🔥. 

    Model bends in push-up position with black dumbbells in front of line of exercise movement cards
    pic of reviewer's hand next to an exercise card that says

    NewMe Fitness is a small business that specializes in fitness accessories for strength training, weight training, and yoga. 

    Psst — if you're not a dumbell fan, you can also try out cards for bodyweight movements, gym equipment, and resistance bands.

    Promising review: "There are simply NO words to describe how awesome these cards are! NewMe Fitness has created a comprehensive set of cards that are the perfect size and with a readable font size. The portability is great! The ability to create individual stretching regimens for any fitness goal by mixing and matching the cards is stellar! This is my very first card pack, but I will be purchasing the whole lot in the coming months." —Natalie Nicole 

    Get it from Amazon for $22.25+ (available in 19 volumes).

    34. A fabric defuzzer to revitalize all your favorite knits and cardigans so you can let them shine the way the way Taylor Swift intended, rather than giving up and buying new ones. 

    Before photo of reviewer's dark gray sweater, which is covered in white lint and pilling
    The same sweater looking brand new after using the shaver

    Promising review: "TikTok made me get it. I have a few favorite sweaters and was super upset when these little lint balls started popping up. I was looking for ways to remove them and stumbled upon this fabric shaver and my life has been changed! I absolutely LOVE it. 100/10." —Ruth

    "I barely ever write a review on a product, but for this handy little thing I just had to! My boyfriend and I have a lot of clothes, some older than others. Some I have contemplated throwing away like my boyfriend's favorite sweatpants. I wasn’t sure what to think when using it or what to expect the before and after to be, but I am very happy and so is my boyfriend! His sweatpants look brand new!!! I have so many other items I will be working on next. I will say for anything that you buy, be careful, read the instructions, do a test spot on your clothing items before d working on the whole thing. Buying this product will help me save money by not having to buy new unneeded clothing items." —Victoria

    Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in six colors and two styles).

    35. An Erase-A-Hole putty that's basically an $11 investment in keeping your walls (and more importantly, your security deposit!!) intact no matter *how* ambitious your decorating gets. This easy three-step process will have the walls looking brand spanking new in no time flat.

    a guide on how to use the stick by erasing the hole, dusting off excess, and painting over it
    Amazon

    Promising review: "Recommended off TikTok and I love. I didn’t realize how many holes were in the walls until I got this product! Easy to use and good filling. Much better than a tub of spackle for small fixes." —Leigh Helsel

    "SAVED ME SO MUCH MONEY!!! Okay, I lived in an apartment with scratches, and holes everywhere! From moving in and out, and just aged old dry wall. So, I bought this, and put globs on the wall. It worked! The manager said the place looked great and I got my deposit back!" —Jimmy

    Get it from Amazon for $12.99.

    You when your car is *spotless* from your portable vacuum: