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Life, through tears: "Have you been cheating on me?"
As you can see, this is my own human hand pictured above. I'm obsessed with jewelry retailer Local Eclectic, but my ring finger is between two of their sizes — enter this plastic coil, which made up the size difference in the hottest second.
Promising review: "I’ve been holding off on getting my ring resized and decided to do something temporary till then. These are perfect! They came with a bunch of different sizes, and you only use a small amount of the one you need. If I end up needing it tighter again, I can swap it out for a larger coil. They are really easy to put on, and I hardly feel it at all on my finger. I’m not sure how long they will last because I haven’t had it for long, but it comes with enough extra that it would be easy to swap out if they don’t hold up." —Charet
Get a 12-pack in two sizes from Amazon for $6.99.
Promising review: "This thing is a miracle worker! I'm a little ashamed to say that getting my ring cleaned had become low priority in the past eight or so years — kids, moving, etc., took the top spots. My ring was so dirty that I was starting to worry that if I took it somewhere to clean it, they'd be disgusted! I randomly saw this product mentioned by someone as a way to shine up their ring occasionally. I bought because it was pretty cheap, and why not take a chance? I soaked my ring in some warm water and dish soap for about half an hour, then took it out and started using the stick on it. I should've taken a picture of all of the gunk I got out of the crevices! I went over it thoroughly and then rinsed it off, OMG! My husband said he could see it sparkling from across the room and said maybe he needed to use it on his ring now! It's been about a month since I've last done it, and it's only now starting to lose some of its sparkle. Very long-lasting!" —Browns
Get it from Amazon for $7.97.
Promising review: "I've tried so many different products that are supposed to allow you to carry multiple bags at once, but nothing has worked as well as this! It's easy to use: Just hold one end of the handle and thread the other end through the handles on the bags. Then you can either bring the two ends of the Grocery Gripps carrier together to carry the bags with a single handle, or place one end of the carrier through the other to carry the bags over your shoulder. Carrying the bags over my shoulder worked really well for me because it allowed me to spread the weight of the bags over my hips and back instead of taking all the weight on my shoulder. I initially balked at the expense of this product, but it's very well made and sturdy and really makes our lives easier. It's worth the money." —S. Hill
Get it from Amazon for $12.95 (available in four colors).
Promising review: "I seriously can't believe how well these little tablets work. I had the most disgusting Hydro Flask coffee mug; I tried everything — bottle brush, different kinds of soap, vinegar, EVERYTHING — and there was still a seemingly impenetrable layer of black sludge inside. It grossed me out so much that I bought ANOTHER Hydro Flask to replace it. Eventually they both got black inside, so I tried these little magic tablets. I let a tablet sit in each of my mugs for an hour or two, and the black sludge rinsed out COMPLETELY, without even scrubbing. They look brand-new. What a magical product. No weird smell or taste afterward, either. I liked it so much that I used it on another Hydro Flask I use primarily to hold my Bloody Mary mix in the fridge. I couldn't put anything else in it because it would always taste like spicy tomato juice. Bottle Bright to the rescue! No residual smell or taste anymore. AMAZING, AMAZING, AMAZING." —Amazon Customer
Get a set of six from Amazon for $8.
Promising review: "This stuff is absolutely AMAZING. My wife and I were getting tired of looking at our worn-out cabinets and wood paneling and were very close to paying a professional thousands of dollars to refinish it all, but then we came across this product. Our paneling and cabinets were looking rough. We have two dogs that jumped up and scratched places; we also had an area that was damaged by water spots where our dog bowls were, and several other areas that were just worn from heavy traffic. Take a look at the pictures to see the before-and-afters. This stuff was like a Magic Eraser for water spots, scratches, scuffs, and any other blemish. We simply wiped the product on with a paper towel and let it sit for 20 minutes before wiping it off with a clean towel. Everything looks brand-new. I'm buying a couple more so we can finish our cabinets and wood paneling. We're so glad we found this product." —Kris
Get a bottle from Amazon for $8.48.
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Promising review: "Wow! After YEARS of elbow grease and zero results, I tried this stuff before giving up and stripping the old caulking from the top of my shower. I’m so glad that I did, too! I mean, look at these results! Granted, it was on for about eight hours instead of six because I forgot about it, but the black mold/mildew just rinsed away — no scrubbing at all! STOKED! Super easy to use, too!" —Nice marmot!
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
Promising review: "I have several houseplants that had stopped flowering, so I put a few of these spikes in the pot (there are directions on the back of the package for quantity), and approximately a month after I used these spikes, my peace lily had three flowers on it, and my African violets plants all got several blooms on them! This also worked wonders for my plants that don't flower! I noticed that my ivy and cactus plants started growing faster, and they became greener and healthier looking. I am very happy with this product, and I will buy it again." —Elizabeth
Get a set of 48 from Amazon for $2.24.
Here's what one BuzzFeed editor had to say: "It’s literally gum with 40 milligrams of caffeine (about half the amount of caffeine in an average cup of coffee), so it’s great to chew throughout the afternoon without having to worry about it keeping you up at night. It also has 60 milligrams of L-theanine, which is the main amino acid in green tea, so you get a natural energy boost without all the sugars that you’d find in energy drinks. THIS MEANS NO JITTERS. NO CRASHING. Just a good ole boost of energy. I was skeptical about this gum at first. I thought there was no way gum could wake me from my afternoon lull and increase my attention so I could get more work done. Guys, I was wrong. This stuff works, and works well. I even gave some to my coworkers, who said they noticed a difference immediately after chewing it. Around 2 p.m., I pop a piece in (I looove the cinnamon flavor) and I have an instant energy boost. It’s magic. There are nine pieces in a pack and I chew about one a day, so an entire box lasts me a month — which isn’t bad considering that it literally gives me life every single day. It's gluten-free, sugar-free, dairy-free, vegan, and non-GMO, and I think it's a way better option than energy drinks."
Get a nine-pack with six pieces of gum each from Amazon for $21.
You can read BuzzFeed editor Kayla Suazo's full review of NeuroGum for more deets!
I purchased one of these at the aggressive behest of a friend, and it's LEGIT. I told myself I was a Red Wine Lady my whole life because it was easier to save for later, but now that I don't live in constant fear of wasting the bubbly stuff, I am an All Wine Lady and have finally achieved my truest form.
Promising review: "This product was a real surprise for me. I was never able to keep my bubblies as fresh and bubbly after the first opening. Three days later, and my expensive brut tastes just as nice. Frankly, this is probably going to become my go-to gift from now on...pair a nice bottle to it and voilà! Thumbs up!" —RonBY
Get it from Amazon for $8.97.
Check out BuzzFeed's review of the wine saver here!
Promising review: "I was trying not to get my hopes up based on all the positive reviews, but holy moly, this dryer brush is amazing! I feel like I’ve missed out on years of great hair up until now. I have long, fine hair that needs some extra help to get more volume. I’ve typically relied on volumizing dry shampoo and not washing every day to do that — which has helped a lot but felt like I was missing a step when drying my hair. I could never manage the professional-looking blowout...until now! I even have setting curlers and am using Boldify spray. It is easy to use, even on my first try. The settings are easy to access, and no worries about hitting the switch because you twist instead. It dries fast and isn’t too loud. I love it and will be using it from now on!" —Lacey Dias
Get it from Amazon for $56.89 (available in three styles).
If you haven't used an Instant Pot to make cake yet, a delicious PSA: You can follow that dream with this Bundt cake pan that fits into a 6-quart Instant Pot and this Bundt cake pressure cooker recipe from someone doing the good work.
Promising review: "I've had it for only two weeks, and I swear I haven't touched my stove or pans. So easy to use and so many functions. You can sauté meat, make hard-boiled eggs and perfect rice and beans, and steam vegetables in a matter of minutes. The Instapot community is large, and there are always recipes to be shared. So simple to use and clean. I've made anything from perfectly hard-boiled eggs whose shells just fall off on their own to soups, Mongolian beef, and spaghetti! I am so glad I jumped on the Instant Pot bandwagon and cannot wait to purchase accessories in the future to make cheesecake and other things." —Yestfl
Get it from Amazon for $79.
Better yet, you can reheat french fries, pizza, and even mini tacos and get all of that glorious heat without making them all soggy from the microwave. Leftovers just got lit.
Promising review: "I get lazy and hate to heat up the stove for grilled cheese. I used old bread from the freezer and popped it in to try it — WOW, great grilled cheese. I buttered the outside and it was great!! Love these." —Kulena
It's also teensy for storing and cleans with a quick stream of hot running water, so even the laziest among us can get 'gram-worthy drinks.
Promising review: "I’m a barista at Starbucks, so obviously I know how I like my coffee. For a while I was using an immersion blender to froth my milk for my morning cup of coffee, but it just wasn’t doing what I wanted it to do. I finally bought this frother, and I’m so, so happy with it!! It doesn’t need to be plugged in, so it takes up way less space. It is a lot quieter than the blender, and I can use any size of cup I want because the frother is so small. Not only can I heat up my milk for a hot coffee, but I can also use it just the same with cold milk for my iced coffee!! Highly recommend this product!!" —Heather Michael
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in 10 colors).
TBH, this stuff can be slathered on anything, but pro tip while you're here: Drizzle it on grilled cheese.
Promising review: "This is now a staple for my kitchen. How I cooked without it before, I'll never know. Makes the best vinaigrette ever and quick pan sauces for pork; plus, it adds unexpected zip to dozens of dishes. Does it come in gallons? Have given it as hostess gifts several times, and everyone gets hooked." —Martha Ronemus
Get it from Amazon for $8.48.
Check out BuzzFeed's review of Mike's Hot Honey for more info!
Better yet, you can actually put them in a friendship CHAIN — you can connect multiple lamps and assign each person in the group a color so when they tap the lamp and it turns blue, everyone will know who tapped it to send their love. I AM SLAIN BY THE CUTENESS.
Promising review: "I wanted the perfect gift to give to my mother for Christmas. One lamp is at her home, and the other is at my home. She knows that every time that I, using my lamp, send a light or new-color light to her lamp, I am thinking of her. Love this gift for her, and she sends 'light' thoughts back to me. Great for busy people to let each other know that they are thinking of each other." —Gale
Get one from Uncommon Goods for $99 and a set of two for $198.
Fellow BuzzFeed staffer Natalie Brown tried these on strawberries and spinach and literally called them a "miracle."
Promising review: "I was skeptical at first. What kind of witchcraft could these small plastic bins be born from that would make them somehow extend the life of our otherwise short-lived produce? Well, let me tell you — if it was witchcraft that produced these containers, then call the Sanderson sisters and get them rolling on another batch! Down here in southeastern Virginia, the produce is terrible! We couldn’t get strawberries to last for more than three or four days. They’re so much cheaper to buy in the large containers, but then we had to eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner just to make sure they were gone before they started to get too soft and juicy. I was beginning to dislike strawberries. And that, ladies and gentlemen, would be a crime in and of itself. But along came these wonderful containers. They more than doubled the life of our berries, allowing me to once again think to myself, Eh, maybe this meal I will have kiwi." —Michael Territo
Get them from Amazon for $15.29.
Promising review: "Fantastic product. I'm able to get every drop out of my very expensive face cream. Works on bottles, jars, etc. Only wish I had bought this product years ago. Oh, the money I could have saved. Clean with soap and water after use and store in an upright position (rubber end up), and I think you will get your money's worth out of it. Already bought more as gifts." —HMSK
Get it from Amazon for $5.89.
Promising review: "The scent is lovely and would work great as a gift. I bought this because I indeed miss my hometown of LA and love the floral and fresh scent this candle gives off. And compared with the costs of other candles, I feel this is a very reasonably priced candle for the burn time." —Traci
Get it from Amazon for $28.95 or Homesick Candles for $29.95. (Also available in all 50 states, 22 cities, and 7 countries.)
Promising review: "Gorgeous, big tote. I take a Windows Surface to work, and it's large enough to fit my Surface and my lunchbox, as well as all my other handbag-y knickknacks. Very stylish and practical." —Mia
Get it from ModCloth for $59 (available in seven styles, including one with lil' dinosaurs!).
Promising review: "I was tired of fumbling around in my cosmetics case and saw this. I was skeptical, but...WOW! On my recent two-week trip to Europe, with constant laying out and packing up, this item was wonderful. I could find what I wanted quickly, right away. Packing up was just a matter of pulling the drawstring. At first I wasn’t sure about changing to this bag, but now I could not do without it." —Mojosharkey
Get it from Amazon for $26.95 (available in 12 colors).
Promising review: "This is a fantastic product. I’ve been cooking for more than 50 years. Pasta has always been a simple go-to dinner for me. Tending to the boiling pot of pasta was just part of the process. I’ve been getting tired of cooking as I’ve aged. This simple little microwave pasta cooker has simplified cooking so much more than I could have imagined. Seems silly, but it’s kinda like a little miracle. No more toting a heavy pot to the stove. No more pouring pasta and boiling water into a colander. It’s simple, lightweight, and foolproof. You’ll never regret buying this. I suggest buying the larger size to have more portion options." —Winky
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
Promising review: "i love how they look so delicate, and they’re very comfortable. They are also really easy to bend, so you can put them on/take them off your ear comfortably. Came in a pack of two with their own little bag. I also fell asleep wearing one accidentally and never even noticed it was there, and it stayed on all night." —Rebecca
Get a set of four from Amazon for $8.99.
Promising review: "I've had this alarm clock for about a month or two now. I was having issues waking up and getting motivated to get out of bed when it was early in the morning and really cold. I had low expectations, since it was so cheap. I was hoping that it would at least keep the correct time and turn on every morning, but I have been blown away by this little thing. It reliably connects to Wi-Fi and can be controlled with your phone! It can get the time from the internet, so it never runs fast or slow. There are so many different settings to use, but I do 10 minutes of sunrise before the alarm (the shortest amount of time). By the time the alarm goes off, my room is bright enough for me to feel motivated to get up at 5:30 a.m." —Emass24
Get it from Amazon for $46.99.
Consider, for a moment, that all seven Harry Potter books weigh 16.4 pounds, whereas this gizmo can hold them all with room to spare for a mere 6.4 ounces. YUP.
Promising review: "I am an avid reader and adore the new Paperwhite! To me, it’s the perfect reader. No light bleed-through, easy to control the amount of backlight, easy to download books, and simply just easy to read my books. It did not come with the very latest software uploaded, but within 24 hours of being connected to my Wi-Fi, the Kindle updated itself. Using Overdrive on my phone or tablet, it’s easy to borrow books and return books from my library. The newest update allows you to return right from your Paperwhite, and that is a huge improvement. As a Prime member, I get a free book every month; plus, I follow several emails that alert to free or greatly discounted books. Eight GB of storage is way more than enough for me. I find the weight to be significantly less than a paperback, even with a case. I am happy with this purchase!" —Sherry Thurman
Get it from Amazon for $84.99.
Read BuzzFeed's closer look at the Kindle Paperwhite for more deets!
You can either set the food to get dispensed on a timer, or control it yourself from an app on your phone. Plus, if the power happens to go out, it will continue to operate on batteries until you get home!
Promising review: "I recently got a new puppy, and three times a day I would scoop her some food and pour it in her bowl, but this dispenser takes that off my hands! I don't need to worry about coming home in time to feed my dog, making correct portions, or forgetting to feed my dog altogether. This machine allows you to feed your pet without the usual hassle. To set it up, you just need to select either breakfast, lunch, or dinner; input the time (the time is only 24-hour mode, which isn't much of a big deal); and input the portions (since it's in grams, I will help those of you who have portions in cups: 10 grams is usually around 1/8 cup of dog food; in my video I put 40 grams). This machine will definitely make your life as a pet owner much easier!" —Kevin Wagner
Get it from Amazon for $84.99.
I own this spray bottle, and it has saved countless white T-shirts by getting out WAY more than just wine. I'm talking coffee, soy sauce, even blood stains — you name it, this spray bottle has taken care of it. On a related note, I am a slob.
Promising review: "Wine Out is one of the best purchases I've made from Amazon. We had company, and someone spilled a full glass of red wine on my new gray couch. I would have taken a photo of the spill, but I was frantic looking for the Wine Out spray bottle. Anyway, I soaked the stain first with dry towels, then sprayed Wine Out on the stain. Within seconds I saw a huge difference. I then followed the directions on the back of the bottle and allowed it to dry, and it's as if it never happened! Honestly, I was amazed!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.94.
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Promising review: "This refreshes my worn-out manicure very well. I apply this as a topcoat over my old manicure. It respreads and smooths out the polish and leaves it fresh and shiny. It's a bit pricey, but it does save me a lot of time and trouble not having to repolish my nails." —SoniaSophia
Get it from Amazon for $14.
Promising review: "What can I say? This smells great and helps deodorize the water closet. It helps sanitize and keeps the bowl clean after every flush...and I can't be the only one who's satisfied when I click, press, and release the little jewel-looking gel tab onto the inside of a sparkling-clean bowl!" —Gino
Get a pack of 12 gel stamps and a dispenser from Amazon for $17.99.
Promising review: "I have THICK hair and an obscene amount of it. I wash it about once a week and have dreaded wash day for decades because it takes about an hour an a half to blow-dry it. Not anymore!! I bought this, a microfiber hair towel, and one of those large blow-dryer round brushes. Take a shower, put hair in towel, do makeup, take hair out of towel, spray with this product, brush it through for even coating, section off hair, and I'm done in 20 minutes. It even smells good!" —Amanda Burns
Get it from Amazon for $4.89.
Promising review: "These brushes are freaking fantastic. I tried them on a portion of my shower and bathroom floor tiles and grout. I immediately had to do the rest because it made the cleaner sections look dirty. I also tried it on the side of my fridge that is next to my stove top. It did a pretty good job there as well at removing grease and stains. The only downside is that it made me enjoy cleaning!" —Eric T. Ma
Get it from Amazon for $14.95 (available in six colors).
Promising review: "This literally changed my life. I was one of those people who used to complain about needing to wash my hair DAILY. I have thin, light blonde hair. I looked greasy and unkempt after one day, not even taking into consideration working out or sweating. But now?! A whole new world. I shampoo my hair in the shower on Sundays, just rinse my hair in the shower after days I do high-intensity sweaty exercise (three to five days per week), and use this in my hair every morning. It fluffs it, gives it volume, and makes it look brand-new. I honestly can't believe how much this changed everything. Now my hair can look smooth and straight because I don't need to wash, dry, then straighten every morning (what a time suck!). Now I just straighten and use dry shampoo. I've used the extra time in mornings to improve my makeup routine, take my dog on longer walks, etc. AND I look more put together at work. Get this stuff. Conserve water. Never look back." —Eemn83
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $14.90.
Read BuzzFeed's reviews of dry shampoos for more deets!
Pssst — Batiste also sells dry shampoos for specific hair colors and in different scents!
Promising review: "I was looking for a way to make the house smell nice — all the time — without candles, which can be a fire hazard. I tried the plug-ins, but I found the smell doesn't last long. This item fit the bill. I like the tropical scent. I have one of these in the bathroom and one in the living room. The batteries last a long time — months. You can set the sprayer to spray with different frequencies. I use every 30 minutes usually, but you can adjust that. The sprayer dispenser is attractive enough to place out on a table. I am happy with this purchase." —Winnie
Get a starter pack with scents and a dispenser from Amazon for $15 (available in four scents).
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