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1. A copy of The Book of Myself: A Do-It-Yourself Autobiography in 201 Questions that's perfect for any stage of life, if you're looking for something quiet and soothing to do in your alone time that will also help you preserve your favorite memories.
This book is a kind of DIY memoir — it goes through three phases of "Early," "Middle," and "Later" years, and has 201 different prompts based on your memories, experiences, and views on the world. Prompts include things like what you would have switched careers to midway through if given the chance, or a present you got from your parents that sticks in your memory, or who you think the funniest person in your family is. This also makes for a lovely gift for family members, so you can all preserve each other's memories!
Get it from Amazon for $10.59 or from Bookshop (to support local bookstores) for $15.64.
2. A set of affordable, highly popular wireless Bluetooth earbuds you can use to just ~vanish~ the rest of the world away. A lot of reviewers compare these noise-canceling buds to AirPods, except they're arguably better — these are so waterproof you can wear them in the shower.
These come with a wireless charging case that provides up to 14 hours of charge (with the earbuds able to play for four-plus hours with each full charge). The earbuds also have a built-in mic so you can chat on the phone.
Promising review: "Finally wireless Bluetooth earbuds that have excellent sound and seem to be top quality for the price. I have shopped and shopped for weeks and feel so very fortunate to have found these little treasures. So easy to pair with my smartphone and right away I could hear beautiful crisp sound. And my calls are crystal clear too. I use these earbuds at work to help me decrease my stress while I concentrate on my projects. Everything feels so sturdy and expensive." —Nikki S.
Get it from Amazon $23.99 (clip the "20% off" coupon on the product page for this price; available in five colors).
3. Or a pair of wireless sleep headphones to play white noise or the music of your choice in a comfy headband, if your alone time is decidedly more cozy in nature.
Promising review: "This is an awesome unit. I was a bit afraid that the quality would be poor because of the cheap price but I was impressed. So impressed that I am thinking about buying everyone in my family a pair for Mother’s Day. These are a true reliever of stress! The battery lasted all night total of 10 plus hours! Great product for a relaxing sleep." —Sarah Kerr
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
4. A super-luxe, TikTok-famous showerhead designed with three settings — Rain, Jetting, and ~Massage~ — so you can transform your shower into your own personal spa. Not only is the pressure relaxing, but it'll help you get a deeper clean. Bonus? It's as easy to screw in as a lightbulb.
Promising review: "This showerhead is awesome! I didn’t want to give into 'TikTok made me buy it,' but it’s worth it! My body can feel the difference in the water quality! So worth it." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $38.99 (available in two colors).
5. A double-sided "do not disturb" sign to make it ABUNDANTLY clear when you are in the prime of your ~me time~ and will be interrupted for nothing less than a fire alarm and/or alien invasion.
6. An adorably encouraging daily planner you can fill out throughout the course of each day to keep yourself on track for all your calls, goals, and even your water intake — a handy little babysitter/buddy to have at your disposal when you're spending most of your time on your own.
Each planner comes with 50 tear-off sheets the size of a standard piece of paper.
Bliss Collections is a family-owned, Wisconsin-based business established in 2012 that specializes in stationery, planners and pads, and drinkware.
Promising review: "These daily planning sheets keep this mama on TRACK! I started out printing daily planning and schedule sheets from a free download on my computer. Then I realized why not just buy some already printed so I save my ink at home. I found these and love how the day, schedule, tasks, and health habits are organized. I've already reordered once and will continue to use these." —Shannon Hoglund
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
7. A Jessica Day sticker immortalizing a line from New Girl so iconic that every time someone says it out loud, a Taylor Swift fan's "shuffle" mode goes straight to "All Too Well (Ten-Minute Version)."
Suburban Standard is a California-based Etsy shop established in 2020 that specializes in pop culture-themed stickers.
Promising review: "I love this sticker! I got one for my friend for Christmas, but I had to get one for myself too. She loves it, and so do I. It came quickly, and it's good quality!" —Maxime Ernst
Get it from Suburban Standard on Etsy for $2.
8. A gorgeous pastel paint-by-number with an intricate, deeply satisfying pattern for anyone who is looking for a solo hobby that pairs perfectly with a night in with Netflix.
Each set comes with a detailed numbered outline, three brushes, and a set of numbered acrylic paints with extra to spare.
Promising review: "I’ve been doing a lot of paint by number paintings lately as a way to decompress from stress, and this one is by far my favorite one. It just looks so cool, and it was not as hard to do as some of the others I’ve done." —K Rivera
Get it from Amazon for $10.97.
9. Or a beginner's embroidery kit for adults so you can pick up a new skill *and* have a beautiful piece of art to display on your bedside table (it's only a matter of time before you'll be able to embroider a delightful cursive "plz leave me the heck alone" 🥲).
Each kit comes with a simple design, a cotton cloth, a bamboo embroidery hoop, a little scissor, colored threads, embroidery needles, and instructions, so you should be raring to go when it arrives!
Promising review: "I’ve never done anything like this before, but I like to try new things, and I’ve just recently moved and wanted to decorate my house with some handmade decor. This kit is a great value for the price! It came with the hoop, more than enough thread, and two needles! The printed pattern is very clear and easy to follow, and the little sheet of instructions on what stitch to use and how to do it is clear enough (and anything I don’t understand I just watch a tutorial on YouTube). I’m about three hours into the project already and I didn’t want to put it down last night. I was up until 2 a.m. stitching away! It’s fun, simple and it’s going to look very cute next to my collection of cacti!! Thank you for a great quality product, and for allowing me to add another hobby to my ever growing stack!" —Abby
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in nine different patterns).
10. An adorable peekaboo mug so even when you're spending some much-deserved downtime on your own, you'll have a surprise critter on your side keeping you company 🤓.
11. Plus a four-pack of chocolate mug cake so you'll always have a quick, ridiculously delicious two-minute dessert option just for your own human self without having to go through the whole nine yards of baking a cake. (Although TBH, I support that agenda, too.)
Full disclosure, I was put on this Earth primarily to spread my mug cake agenda. In the absence of anything concrete to look forward during quarantine winters, my new amusement has been ordering myself a new pack of mug cakes either from the grocery store or Amazon every few weeks. Among the faves are this Duncan Hines Caramel Brownie (above), but trust me when I say I have tried every single Betty Crocker mug cake Target offers and have yet to find one I don't love.
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $2.68.
12. A bottle of Drop It, a natural wine sulfate and tannin remover that works its magic on your glass in just 20 seconds, so you can rest easy with your "me time" glass of Pinot knowing you've spared yourself the infamous Post-Wine Headache or allergic reactions.
It's also a lot more cost effective and environmentally friendly than wine wands or other competitors — a single bottle of this can be used to treat up to 55 glasses of wine, as opposed to wands that can only do a few glasses each before they get tossed. Drop It recommends one to two drops for each glass of white wine, two to three for a glass of red, and seven to nine if you're treating the whole bottle at once. Once it's in the glass, swirl lightly for 20 seconds, and you should be raring to go!
Promising review: "I became really sensitive to wine in my 30s and through a lot of trial and painful error, I thought I might have to give up on wine altogether. Then I found out about the preservatives being a possible cause and decided to give this product a shot. So glad I did!! I'm still pretty sensitive to reds but this helps tremendously so that I can have a glass with dinner without a headache immediately settling in. Whites cause me no problem whatsoever! I love that it takes so little product to make a difference to a whole bottle. Just a few drops, a few minutes, and we are good to go." —CastawayIrons
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
13. An all-new, glare-free Kindle Paperwhite with a user-friendly touchscreen and a brand-new adjustable warm light so you can get truly lost in a book for *hours* without your putting your eyeballs through the wringer for it.
Plus!! This can hold thousands of books and let you read the *chef's kiss* way you like best — you can customize it with all your favorite fonts and layouts, and organize your virtual shelves to your precise standards. Bonus — its charge lasts weeks (plural!!), and it's waterproof, so you can take this bb in the bathtub 🍷.
Promising review: "Coming from a first edition Paperwhite, I couldn’t be more impressed. The new Paperwhite screen is crystal clear and very responsive. The addition of the new warm amber lights is awesome, especially if you like to read before bed to help you fall asleep. Battery life is nice too, currently at 72% after two weeks of everyday for a few hours." —MD RIstau
Get it from Amazon for $139.99 (available in three colors).
14. Plus a book tracker bookmark so you can keep track of all the lovely adventures you've taken from the comfort of your favorite window chair.
British Book Art is a UK-based Etsy shop established in 2021 that specializes in tracker bookmarks and book art.
Promising review: "Absolutely love my bookmark! So, so cute! Already made a start coloring in the books and writing the names on the spines!" —Chloe
Get it from British Book Art for $3.51.
15. A eucalyptus lavender pouch for your shower, bath, or bathroom sink that will give you decadent ~spa vibes~ when their relaxing scents are released by the steam from hot water.
Psst — a lot of people use eucalyptus for allergy, congestion, and even anxiety relief.
Eucalyptus Blooms is a North Carolina-based, woman-owned business that specializes in eucalyptus bunches designed to freshen up your home.
Promising review: "As graduate students, my friends and I are always finding new ways to destress. These little bundles ended up being the perfect gift! I gave them to colleagues and mentors. Some kept them in their car as opposed to using them in the shower, and others sat them on the counter to give the bathroom a fresh smell in general. I personally used them in the shower and it was a nice scent that stays around for awhile after each shower. The eucalyptus is nicely complemented by the lavender. They lasted the amount suggested on the item. Will definitely buy again for future gifts!!" —Macy
Get a set of three from Eucalyptus Blooms on Etsy for $12.79 (originally $15.99; this shop offers free shipping!).
16. Plus a bath overflow drain cover so you can finally get the luxurious, full-to-the-brim bath soak you deserve without listening to that disappointing wurgity-gurgle as the tub sucks down all that lovely hot water back down the drain.
Promising review: "I have a high-stress job, and I've started taking baths as a way to unwind. However, it never seemed like I could keep enough water in the tub to really enjoy it. This little thing makes a HUGE difference!! I get at least an extra 3 inches of water and it is great." —Hyacinthe Snyder
Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in four colors).
17. A rotating, heated back and neck massager to work out all of the knots in your odds and ends all on your own — 11/10 would not be surprised if this knocks the entire hierarchy of your BFF list to get the number one spot.
Promising review: "Can I give this thing 10 stars?!? Since the pandemic hit, I've had to forgo my monthly massage. I've also had a ton more stress than normal. I carry my stress in my shoulders and neck, and I've found it difficult to sleep due to neck/shoulder pain. I live alone and no amount of stretching or self-massage was working. Enter this massager — OH MY GOD! Amazing! I got it out of the box, plugged it in and put it to work. My neck cracked/popped multiple times from my muscles releasing. I feel SO much better. Highly recommend!!" —CLester
Get it from Amazon for $39.97 (available in two colors).
18. A pack of 24-karat gold cooling eye gels perfect for anyone who wants a quiet self-care night at home — these help hydrate and brighten and reduce wrinkles in your under-eyes with a blend of collagen, hyaluronic acid, and, of course, a healthy amount of shimmer ✨.
Promising review: "First of all, amazing deal for the price! Secondly, they work amazing!! I have issues with tired eyes and I used the patches for about 30 minutes after I washed my face, while I was in the shower, then took them off when I did my makeup and my under-eye was so moisturized and rejuvenated!" —Tiara Baker
Get a pack of 20 pairs from Amazon for $14.47.
19. A book of New York Times crossword puzzles to keep your brain sharp — you can ease into it with the simpler Monday puzzle book, then work your way up to the more challenging Friday puzzle book, until eventually reaching the Bowser level: the Sunday puzzle book.
Promising review: "I have recently started getting into doing crossword puzzles and this one was a good place to start. Some puzzles are more challenging than others and there are also a good amount of themed puzzles in this book. If you're looking for that 'not too easy, not too hard' puzzle, you can't go wrong with this one!" —Josh & Jessica Kittle
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Get the Monday puzzle book from Amazon for $11.69, the Friday puzzle book from Amazon for $12.99, and the Sunday puzzle book from Amazon for $10.99.
20. A pour-over coffee maker, because you deserve to have a cup of coffee so perfectly-brewed to your specifications that it was tailor made for *you* and you alone.
Promising review: "In my effort to slow my life down, I am choosing to make coffee in smaller, more 'hand crafted' quantities. It's paying off for me in a better-tasting cup of coffee ... and making me slow down and take more time with life. You can actually taste the difference in this coffee maker and pot at a time coffee. I am no longer making a pot, grabbing and gulping. I am now lingering in the making and drinking which adds to the enjoyment. Bought my daughter one too, so that she will start slowing down and smelling the coffee." —Deborah Daniel
Get it from Amazon for $19.84.
21. An insulated weatherproof and soundproof strip that easily sticks to the outer rims of your door to dampen sounds coming from outside your room (as much as you love to buddy watch whatever your roommate has blasting on Netflix with their friends all night!!).
Promising review: "Finally got around to putting this in. New neighbors have kids and this helps block out their yelling and other annoying sounds outside. It is two strips per roll, which is actually the width needed for my windows, door, and sliding glass door. I used a chopstick to push it into place since the spaces in my windows were exactly the width of each strip. I was amazed at how much sound this managed to block out, and it will likely do wonders for letting air escape during the hot summers here as well. I wish I’d put it in sooner and will be ordering more to finish sealing my sliding glass door." —Tabitha
Get it from Amazon for $8.97 (available in two colors).
22. Plus a set of super-comfy wax ear plugs that mold to the shape of your inner ear like putty, fully blocking out noise so thoroughly that you'll feel like you're on your own plane of existence.
TBH, I swear by these so aggressively that I have them on a subscription. They're like ear glue. My apartment is on a busy street and my upstairs neighbor is a noisy human being (does this count as a subtweet??) and once I pop these babies in I can barely hear a thing. Plus, my ears never get sore with these in like they do with headphones or other earplugs. You can check out my full review of Mack's earplugs for more deets!
Promising review: "Don't know what I would do without these! I have become a bit of a light sleeper from stress so with my husband's snoring and my son waking up to use the bathroom during the night, I needed some rest! I also never travel without!" —Anonymous
Get a pack of six pairs from Amazon for $3.96.
23. A Drinking Animals Coloring Book perfect for anyone who wants to unwind with a little extra 🌈 in their evening. This also comes complete with recipes for themed cocktails on each page — Llamarita, anyone?
24. Plus a tin of cocktail sugar or salt for the rims of your at-home cocktails that come in so many inventive flavors you might just call the Food Network to get your own bartending show.
I started putting this on my end-of-the-week whiskey drink (the pandemic has made me go full Mad Men, who knew!!) and it is SO darn satisfying. I tried the citrus petals version, and it's got a light lemon, faint floral, and vaguely minty taste with its sweetness that just makes the whole experience a delight and a half. The container it comes in is actually quite wide, so what we did was pour lemon juice on the top half to prep the rim, and a bit of sugar in the bottom half to coat it. In other news, I am officially too fancy to exist.
Promising review: "Since COVID-19 I have become my own bartender. Taco Tuesdays and margaritas! The lime comes through so well with this salt. I use it for Bloody Marys as well. It is thick and chunky so it's a learning curve to get the right amount of salt on. Don't press down too hard if you don't like a lot of salt. I do like extra salt but my husband said it was a little much for him, so I have mastered just a light salt for him." —cobrajet427
Get it from Amazon for $9.53 (available in nine flavors).
25. A self-care checklist you can use to check in on your human self, particularly if you're a loner by nature — sometimes it's good to have a little built-in structure, if there aren't other people around keeping you in a set rhythm ❤️.
Happy Healthy Mess is a Delaware-based Etsy shop that specializes in digital download templates for daily life.
Promising review: "The chart is beautifully made and really helpful." —the2baers
Get the digital download from Happy Healthy Mess on Etsy for $3.49.
26. A set of reusable silicone Stasher bags perfect for anyone who likes to eat their meals alone — these are freezer, fridge, and microwave safe, so the effort to store and reheat all your leftovers is essentially zilch. (Psst — you can also use these to marinade or sous-vide!)
Promising review: "OK OK. I jumped on the Stasher 'bag' wagon. I got these as part of the Prime Day deal and I was not disappointed. These have stood the test of time. Easy to wash and clean. Great for the freezer. You can sous vide with them. Maybe it’s overkill as a sandwich bag. But for meal prep and food storage I think they’re great. This sandwich size is the most versatile. I have all four sizes. Try it out." —Tina H.
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in four sizes and eight colors).
27. A light-up essential oil diffuser and humidifier so you can set the air quality in your room to your *precise* standard, from the scent (might I recommend a soothing lavender??) to the humidity level.
Each of these has eight different color modes with two brightness levels, and is equipped with two misting modes, an intermittent and continuous.
Promising review: "Love it, I keep it in my office and love the different light displays, the little measure cup they send with it is perfect for measuring your water for it. The lights have two different displays lighter and darker in each color. It's really pretty as a night-light. The mist is very soft and runs a long time. I will be getting these as Christmas gifts. I love mine and will be buying more the rooms in my home. Glad I bought this one." —Ron Curenton
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in five colors).
Psst — if you don't know which essential oils you want to try, you can get a small variety pack of six essential oils on Amazon for $13.99!
28. A teensy mini waffle maker that will churn out adorably-sized, perfectly cooked-through waffles in mere minutes, making them the perfect size for a solo breakfast eater without dirtying up a bunch of pans and dishes.
If you're waffling on the waffles, you can also use it for hash browns, paninis, biscuits, and even (gasp) PIZZA. If you can dream it, you can mini waffle it.
Promising review: "At first, I laughed thought it was too small to really do anything. I was so wrong — it's an amazing little waffle maker!! Can cook almost anything on it! I have cooked eggs, waffles, and french toast." —S PETERSON
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in 16 styles).
29. *PLUS* an individual waffle bowl maker that doubles as a burrito bowl maker, so basically every solo meal and dessert is taken care of for the rest of your life.
Promising review: "This is the ninth Dash mini appliance I've bought and I love it. It's small; enough for one person. Easy to use. Easy to clean. Heats up pretty quickly. Doesn't take too long to cook my waffle bowl. I've only done it using shredded cheese and a couple of minutes was all it needed. Need to try it with other stuff, but so far, I'm happy with it." —Geovanny and Doris
Get it from Amazon for $17.95 (available in four colors).
30. An adjustable bamboo bathtub tray that will turn your boring bathroom into a veritable spa. Pinot? Poured. Candle? Lit. Netflix? Queued. Now all you have to do is calmly explain to your loved ones that you live in a tub now.
Not only is it size-adjustable to accommodate different tubs, it comes equipped with a wineglass holder, edges that safely prop up a book or tablet, a candle holder, and extra space for whatever else your cozy heart desires.
Promising review: "When I placed my order for this tray I looked at the pics but did not realize how really cool this piece is. The ability to change the size is great, but I just love the different trays that are removable as well as the ability to put my phone and a Kindle in 'safe' areas of the tray. I found a perfect place for my TV remote should I want to watch TV and not read. I just got it and used it last night but it appears to be well-made, balanced, and offers versatility for the things you may want at your fingertips when taking a luxurious bath!" —SindiMcG
Get it from Amazon for $36.99+ (available in five colors).
31. Or a wine caddy for the bath tub, because sometimes you need to relax, and sometimes you need to relaaaaaaaaax 🍷.
Bonus: it also holds cans, so they can pop in a LaCroix or enjoy a shower PBR, too.
Promising review: "Loved how easy this was to put in my shower and use for anything from holding beverages to face wash. Gifted it to two friends and my boyfriend who at first mocked it but now LOVES it. I’d consider traveling with it at this point." —MB Schatz
Get it from Amazon for $14.95 (available in five colors).
32. *Plus* Dr. Teal's Soothe & Sleep so your human bones can get a chance to ~relax~ after a long hard day of existing in them.
Promising review: "I have been a user of Dr. Teal's Foaming Bath for many years. It is a welcomed retreat after a stressful day. As I sink into the silky water with its ample bubbles, and soothing fragrance, my muscles relax and I am confident that a good night's sleep is only moments away. I highly recommend this product." —Deborah
Get it from Amazon for $4.87.
33. A Baby Yoda puzzle perfect to do on your own, so nobody sees your eyes filling with LITERAL TEARS as you behold those big alien baby eyes. This puzzle essentially proves that the human heart is made up of 500 pieces, and those 500 pieces make up this tiny creature's perfect face.
*Hamilton voice* "Look at my SON ..."
Promising review: "Not only is this puzzle exciting for me as a Mando fan but also as a Star Wars fan! I couldn’t wait to get started on it! Once I opened it and started piecing together the "outer rim" 😂 I was DELIGHTED to find that the puzzle pieces were a great size, not too big and not too small! Once I started on filling it in, I was MORE excited to find that it was challenging without being maddening!! Total spent four hours straight puzzling with a few smoke breaks. All in all, a GREAT puzzle for one person, or a family!!!! Put on some Star Wars or Mando and you have yourself a heck of an evening in!!!! Recommended to all!" —Tiffany Davis
Get it from Amazon for $7.69.
34. A custom flower book holder to keep your page nice and steady when you get to that ~one scene~ everyone was losing their marbles about on BookTok and you're like 👁👄👁.
Neko Neko Sakura is a Texas-based Etsy shop that specializes in custom resin homegoods, accessories, and jewelry.
Promising review: "Love! I’ll probably buy another one! Beautifully made, and now I can read and hold my daughter at the same time and comfortably." —Teanna Koontz
Get it from Neko Neko Sakura on Etsy for $11 (available in four shapes and 14 colors).
35. A reusable cooling and heating eye mask to take your relaxation game from zero to 100 in literally the second it takes to pop this bad boy out of the freezer (or the ten seconds it takes to microwave it). It also has a cozy plush backing to protect your eyes from the immediate chill, and a lot of reviewers swear by it for reducing the pain from pesky headaches and migraines.
Promising review: "I get headaches and migraines frequently. This has been AMAZING. It hugs your face/head and the gel beads can be moved around to hit the exact spots you need. The fabric on one side is so good for putting it over the eyes. I even use it on the underside of my neck for lower head migraines. Will definitely be getting these for my family. This is the best product I’ve ever bought for myself!" —Conley
Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in four colors).
The evergreen mood!!!!!!
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