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Iced coffee lovers, meet the Java Sok, your cold fingers' new best friend.
Psst — lots of reviewers mention that their dogs seem to really like the feeling of the silicone bristles!
Promising review: "My yard is an absolute mud pit! I tried everything to clean my two German shepherds' paws. This is the only thing that works! The silicone bristles must feel good on their paws because they actually stand still and let me clean them. The only complaint I can say is that it hurts your back after a while leaning over them, but I will take that any day rather than cleaning my floors 100 times! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a solution to their pup's muddy paws!" —Kendra Frankovsky
Get it from Amazon for $10.79+ (available in three sizes and six colors).
I started using one of these last year and WOWZA, it really helps you get extra mileage out of your shampoo. I have a whole lot of hair on my head so sometimes it's a struggle to feel like I've soaped up my whole scalp thorough, but this was a very effective way to spread out the suds and really get them to the roots. I was worried it might tangle in my hair, but it was totally fine on that front, too. I've noticed that my hair has been a little less greasy at the roots since I started using it. And I'm echoing a ton of reviewers here when I say it just feels reeeeeally, really nice.
Promising review: "I have THICK thick hair and went from shoulder-length, bleach-damaged hair to an all-natural buzzcut last summer. I really wanted to put some emphasis on hair and scalp care as I grow out my new mane, particularly because I get QUITE flaky in cold weather, so I bought this as a way to holistically combat my flaky scalp while also helping to massage away some tension headache and migraine problems I've been dealing with this year. And oh. My. Goodness. Who could have known that this chunk of plastic would so tremendously transform my life? After using it a few times, I realized that my hair felt different, almost like it was thinner, and that's when it hit me that I'd scrubbed all my scalp gunk away! My hair looks great. It's growing back faster than I can keep up with. My scalp isn't nearly as flaky or itchy as it would normally be this time of year. And I am one very happy camper. My only gripe is that it can be a little hard to hold in the shower; my hands are quite small, and this feels really big to me. But I'm thoroughly smitten as it is." —k.o.
Get it from Amazon for $6.98+ (available in three colors).
DressStrong is a New York–based, woman-owned Etsy shop established in 2017 that specializes in dress weights.
Promising review: "I love these. I just received them and they are perfect and work exactly as described! I just walked through the wind tunnel that is Midtown Manhattan without incident." —Rachel Freeman
Get a set of four from DressStrong on Etsy for $15.
Promising review: "I love this headband! I live in a place that has winter and I love that I can wear this for a headband that covers my ears to keep me warm! The volume control helps because there is a lot of traffic on my street and I have to turn them up frequently. When I turn them up, the noise cancellation is good. The sound quality could be a little better because the speakers move around and you have to position them. I also like the fact that it is washable when you take out the speakers and the little charging cord. I am sure I will wear this in the summer as well. Thanks for making such a great product!" —Kathy F
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
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 violet 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 24 from Amazon for $2.79.
Psst — if you're a gym goer or travel a lot, this mask might also be an excellent go-to! This mask has the approval of a *ton* of runners and athletes in its reviews, but also runners IRL. I have two of them in my own run rotation, and I'm impressed not only by how well they stay in place and don't get over-sweaty and gross on long runs, but by how well they wash up and maintain their shape. The straps are super soft on your ears, too. I've gotten to used to straps chafing on longer runs that I was surprised by what a difference this made. A lot of reviewers also swear by this for long plane rides since it's so comfy. I gifted one of these to my dad for Christmas, too, and it's his go-to for walks and errand running. It's just an overall easier mask to breathe in (while still maintaining a tight fit and keeping the people around you safe!).
Type Of Fit: Around-the-ear loops
Pocket For Filter: No
Fabric Type: Iso-Chill fabric
Shipping Time: Standard shipping
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in five sizes and six colors; for reference, I'm wearing the Small-Medium above).
People also swear by this for preserving their lipstick, minimizing glasses fog, and making it easier to talk for long periods of time.
Promising review: "Due to allergies I always have a stuffy nose. Wearing this under my mask made it much easier for me to breathe. Would recommend to any who don't like the mask tight against their nose." —Gail Overton
Get a set of five from Amazon for $9.99.
A heads up that this works *super* well for some reviewers, but not all — note that this is meant for non-antireflective-coated lenses, and the instructions for use are very specific. To apply, spray a small amount on both sides of your lenses, and use your fingers to rub it across the whole area. Let it sit for a full minute, then wipe with a dry soft cloth. Once they're fully dry, you should be raring to go!
Promising review: "This stuff works great! I live in Nebraska, and winters can suck with glasses fogging over. I actually saw this on a list of 25 things you should own, so I thought why not? It’s also super awesome to use with having to wear masks all the time...if you have glasses and are wearing a mask frequently you know what I’m talking about with the fog! It’s really easy to use, and works. I mean, what else can you ask for in a product? I recommend this product. I will say that if you are looking into this product there are different kinds depending on if you have antireflective-coated lenses, so just be familiar with which one you need." —sara
Get it from Amazon for $10.55.
Promising review: "I LOVE LOVE LOVE my slow cooker liners. Never again will I cook without one in my slow cooker! I've been using these for two-plus years and it still boggles my mind how much easier cleanup is nowadays. I'm not worried anymore about crusty sauce I have to clean off or things sticking to the bottom of the slow cooker itself. Now I just plop one of these easy to use bags inside and voilà! Doesn't affect cook time and cleanup is a breeze — just pull bag out and toss and you're easily 95% of the way to a cleaned-up slow cooker." —Minnemama2017
Get a set of six from Amazon for $3.18.
Promising review: "Great little outdoor heater! With weather cooling and the pandemic continuing, we wanted to continue our distanced outdoor visits with friends and family. These heaters made those visits possible on our covered porch. We bought two! I think they’ve saved our social life for quite a while! longer." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $32.99.
Promising review: "This scoop worked very well. I previously just pulled the leaves and accumulated dirt out of the gutter by hand, but this scoop was flexible enough to clean 95% of what was in the gutter. The remaining bit of dirt and shingle gravel was easily washed out with a garden hose. Best of all, it cuts the ladder repositioning way down since it extends your reach by the length of the scoop and handle." —Bob
Get it from Amazon for $2.21+ (available in multipacks).
Soulistic Root is a Colorado-based, woman-owned Etsy shop established in 2018 that specializes in bath, beauty, and lifestyle products that are natural, nontoxic, cruelty free, and environmentally friendly.
Promising review: "This allergy relief is amazing. I haven’t taken my allergy medication in five days, only using this relief a few times throughout the day under my nose. Smells really nice and no more sneezing attacks... So glad I got it! Thank you so much!!!" —haniavega
Get it from Soulistic Root on Etsy for $9 (originally $10).
Check out our full review of the GermGuardian air purifier for more deets!
Promising review: "Wow, this air filter really works. I'm truly amazed and can literally breathe easier now. Prior to purchasing this, I was having to use my emergency inhaler three to four times per day and night since allergy season began. From the moment it was plugged in, I haven't had to use my inhaler at all, and I didn't even realize it until about a week of use. No more running nose, itchy eyes, wheezing, and sneezing 50 times in a row. I live in a pine forest in high altitude and it works that well. I highly recommend this to anyone who suffers from allergies and asthma — it has made my quality of life improve greatly." —calcrnflakegirl
Get it from Amazon for $84.99 (available in dark gray and white).
FWIW re: scars, though, this stuff really works. I had thyroid surgery a few years ago and Bio-Oil took me from looking like I'd stumbled out of the Red Wedding to virtually no detectable scar within a few months. All I did was apply it once in the morning and once at night.
Promising review: "This stuff is awesome. I get dry patches on my face in the winter and since using this, no more dry patches! I have pretty sensitive skin and I can't use most creamy moisturizers because I'll break out, Bio-Oil adds the moisture I need without breaking me out. It also helps to reduce old acne scars and evens out my skin tone. As an added benefit, the smell is light and clean!" —Lydia
Get it from Amazon for $8.89 (available in three sizes).
Psst — this is USB rechargeable, and you can even use a power bank or your phone to charge it!
Promising review: "This hand warmer is amazing! My hands are constantly cold and I've tried all sorts of products to help keep them warm but nothing has worked until now. I charge the hand warmer every night with a standard USB charger and the next day, I have hours of warmth. The three temperature settings are very helpful — I use the highest setting when I'm outdoors for long periods of time and the lower settings when I'm indoors (e.g., sitting at my desk or in a cold movie theater). I've already given hand warmers as gifts to several cold-handed friends and family members and they're loving them as well. I hope Ocoopa comes out with a foot warmer next!" —Riva Kupritz
Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in six colors).
Promising review: "As a medical student this has been an amazing addition to my daily study regimen. Same amazing boost as the Diet Coke and coffee I used to chug, but without the jitters, crash/headache, or teeth staining. It's become my new go-to for staying awake and alert in the OR or on the wards. Highly recommend for anyone who needs a pick-me-up but doesn't want that 'wired' sensation you get from coffee." —R. Sardesai
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!
It fits any phone up to 100 mm x 170 mm (or about 3.9 inches x 6.7 inches). It's also a great fix for keeping out sand and dirt (and a great option for runners, if you're caught in the rain but still want to be able to toggle through your music options).
Promising review: "I purchased this case in July for an upcoming canoe trip with a friend, and as luck would have it, we flipped our canoe. Being the rebel that I am, I chose not to wear my phone around my neck, and so it, my ID, and my debit card ended up at the bottom of the river and I just assumed it would be discovered a thousand years from now and placed in a museum as an ancient artifact. Fast forward to this week. I was contacted via FB by an Alachua County Sheriff’s Office diver and guess what he found? Yup, my phone case with all of the contents intact and dry as a bone! He had to cut the case open, but there was not one single drop of water in it and he ended up purchasing a case for himself because he was just that impressed!" —Julie McDonald
Get it from Amazon for $6.79+ (available in 14 colors).
Promising review: "JUST WHAT I NEEDED! This weatherstrip worked great for me. It came in two attached strips with an adhesive backing. The strips can be separated as needed. It was easy to peel the backing and install the strips. I installed both strips on the door casing where the door meets it when closed. It immediately stopped the draft that was coming in around the door." —RH in TN
Get it from Amazon for $8.97 (available in two colors).
Promising review: "Oh my god! I have had bad knees for decades and I have tried so many braces but they're hot, they migrate down and I have to constantly pull them up so I just don't wear them. But my knees are so bad it's hard to walk sometimes and so I wanted to try something different and this looked really simple and if it didn't work I wasn't out much money. So I tried it and it's amazing! Instant relief. I even took it off to see if maybe my knees weren't feeling the pain and the pain came back after a moment so I know it was working. Weather really mess with them. Living in the Midwest means spring and fall transitions are awful and the extreme cold and storms wreak havoc on my knees." —Meghan Dray
Get a set of two from Amazon for $13.88 (available in four colors).
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 like cleaning. I have used multiple 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, 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
Get it from Amazon for $7.78.
Promising review: "Best umbrella I've ever had. I bought it after looking online for one that wouldn't fall apart at the first gust of wind in a rainstorm. After using several times in a huge rainstorm with heavy winds, it seems to be indestructible. The strong wind will flip the umbrella inside out, but it quickly flips back and show no sign of being worse for wear. I plan to buy several more so I can be sure to have one at my home, office, and car." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $23.95.
Psst — a lot of reviewers also swear by this for relieving eczema!
Promising review: "I bought this a year ago and never reviewed it. I felt obligated to come back and give it the praise it deserves. I have used countless hand creams. I keep cream in my handbag, in my car, in my coat pocket, and in nearly every room in the house. Since moving to Chicago my hands have been suffering severely from dry cracked skin to the point of bleeding. I'm in my 30s with the hands of an 80-year-old! THIS HAND CREAM IS THE BEST I HAVE EVER USED AND THE ONLY HAND CREAM ANYONE NEEDS FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIFE!!! One application alone gives tremendous relief, two applications and you forget your hands were ever dry. A small amount goes a long way. It absorbs immediately, it's light and nongreasy. I don't know what else you can need, it's so effective my hands look and feel great again. In fact, just recently my face started to get really dry too and I've been moisturizing twice a day all my life. Nothing helped. Last night I decided to put this hand cream on my face, figured it does wonders for my hands, why not? I woke up this morning. Dry skin has all but gone!" —RS
Get it from Amazon for $6.98.
This works on mosquitoes, bees, wasps, biting flies, sea lice, and more (although TBH, if this list of bugs gets any longer I may just stay indoors forever!!).
Promising review: "I have always suffered, so badly, from mosquito bites. For some reason they love me and I get more bites than the average person. I get giant welts that itch for days that most anti-itch creams don’t even help. Itching turns them into open wounds, and I even have some scars from some old bites. I saw a post on Facebook about 'The Bug Bite Thing' and I bought it on Amazon as a last resort. I am absolutely in love with this product! It is the first thing I’ve used that stops the itch permanently! I am so happy I found this product. I've even used it on my children aged 2 and 7. I highly recommend this product!" —Megan
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
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.
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 to leave my side from now on! I definitely recommend it." —Gina C.
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 or Hairbrella for $39.99 (available in five colors).
Promising review: "I picked these up to help get my lawn under control. I have several large oaks and a few pine trees in my yard. I saw so many positive reviews that I figured that these leaf scoops were worth a try, and I'm glad I did. The speed at which I can bag yard waste is significantly increased, and I feel much more efficient. I have big hands, and these still work fine for me. I can't argue with the ease of use and overall efficiency that they provide when it comes to picking up leaves. They've held up great and I strongly recommend them." —Josh F
Get them from Amazon for $26.95.
Promising review: "I haves six large maple trees on my property. This leaf blower is fantastic for blowing my tons of leaves! Tremendous amount of power to get the job done. Not too heavy to hold, especially if you keep it at arm's length and just sweep back and forth. I love it!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $52.38.
Promising review: "Do your feet a kindness and buy this now!! Stop suffering from hot spots and blisters!! The first time using my new hiking boots on the trail ended up with me hobbling back to the car due to the painful blisters new boots create. I know, I should have broken them in, but I didn't. I was excited to get back out on the trail with my new boots but hesitant with fear of more blisters. I did my research on how to break on boots, what the best socks are for hiking, how to treat blisters, and, most importantly, how to prevent them. Although I trusted the reviews of Foot Glide enough to order it, I was still skeptical putting on my brand new boots and hitting the trail. Welp, I'm happy to report, this stuff is LEGIT! Applied it to my heel and pinky toe area, both areas that were so painful on the last hike. There isn't a scent and it's not greasy, could barely tell I had put something on my skin. I tested it out on the same trail and felt no pain. Not even a hot spot!! This is now a staple in my hiking gear and will apply it before every trip." —Dacia Rae
Get it from Amazon for $8.
The collar is also lightweight and USB rechargeable, giving five hours of illumination for one hour of charge.
Promising review: "So far, this collar has been outstanding. I ordered it in the neon green for our black dog's safety while we are taking him for his last daily walk, which always ends up being after dark and along our rural road — leashed of course. We also put it on him while we are camping at our cabin so we can easily spot him as he's poking around the campsite. The collar is really bright and easily seen from a distance, and has two different blinking modes you can select, or steady on, which is what we use. It is extremely easy to operate, and seems to hold a charge well — haven't had to charge it again since the original charge we gave it upon receiving the collar, although our evening walk is pretty short, 10 or 15 minutes usually. I always take the collar off upon are return — it's not really the type of collar we'd leave on him all the time as pooch is the sort to take a quick swim in the pond on warm days and this collar is not meant to be submerged in water. This collar has great visibility if you have to walk your dog near a road and safety is a concern or you just need to keep tabs on your dog in the great outdoors after dark. As we've only had it for three weeks I can't speak about the long-term reliability yet, but everything else about it has been stellar. Very happy with this purchase." —PublicMenace1
Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in six sizes and six colors).
Butt Be Dry is a New York–based small business established in 2012 that specializes in roll-up belts made with lightweight waterproof material.
Psst — this is also great for diaper changes in a pinch!
Promising review: "This is awesome! It is wonderfully made and serves a great purpose. It arrived promptly on Monday and Tuesday I used it on a hike up Tiger Mountain in Washington State. We got to the top and there was snow on the benches; I was able to easily sit down and enjoy my lunch with my hiking buddy. Cool product — thanks!" —Lee
Get it from Butt Be Dry on Etsy for $19.99 or on Butt Be Dry's site for $19.99 (available in nine colors).
Promising review: "I have been on the hunt for some AFFORDABLE thread count sheets for my king-size bed for some time now. I didn't want to pay an arm and a leg for them. Welp... I HIT THE JACKPOT with these sheets. They are soft, wrinkle free, not thin but still cool, and have deep pockets. I have a 13-inch-thick king-size mattress and these cover with room to spare. I was so impressed I bought a couple more sets to match my existing comforters. You can’t beat the PRICE and QUALITY of these sheets. These will be the only sheets I purchase in the future...periodt 👍🏽." —Victoria Moore
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in seven sizes and 18 colors).
Promising review: "I had my suspicions about this product but was getting desperate this mosquito season. This is so easy to operate! There is a mild to minimal scent that it lets off but it isn't unpleasant at all. I carry it with me to do chores in the evenings and don't get bit on my walk to the barn we use it to eat dinner outside and we even use it while fishing! So far not a single bite when in the radius! Love this!" —Ditzel
Get it from Amazon for 19.97 (available in seven colors).
You can either use this with your phone mounted just under the light for FaceTime or TikTok, or if you're calling or filming from a laptop, you can set up the tripod or the light on your desk behind the screen. Boom, fancy lighting.
Promising review: "I do a lot of filming; I have a YouTube channel and I teach singing online. I can't often face a window, which is the preferred way to get good lighting, because I need my piano in front of me to film my videos. I also have professional video lighting, but this light is easy to set up and a great addition to my gear. It is portable, has adjustable colors (I prefer the blue, most natural light) and dims, too. It has an excellent smartphone attachment to hold your phone safely on the telescoping stand, and I've used this attachment on a mic stand instead as needed. It can pivot for horizontal or vertical placement. The tripod stand is of course adjustable, and since the light is so lightweight, you can put it on a table near you very easily." —ganini
Get it from Amazon for $33.99.
TS Designs is a Michigan-based Etsy shop established in 2016 that specializes in home products and country-, rustic-, and vintage-styled gifts and decor.
Psst — the seller notes that this works best with Swiffers with the yellow handle, but also is compatible with the blue handle. You should avoid using fabric softener when washing this duster so it won't lose its static cling.
Promising review: "Great washable duster replacement tops. They vacuum off and wash up easily, and they grab dust and cobwebs every bit as well as the disposable ones I was using. Considering it means putting a bit less into landfills and also saving money in the long run, I only wish I had bought these years ago, sincerely. Also they shipped very promptly and arrived sooner than expected, so that was a pleasant surprise. Thanks!" —otherlings
Get it from TS Designs on Etsy for $5 (available in 10 colors).
It only weighs 2 pounds and fits neatly into a bag when you let the air back out of it, and once it's inflated, it has a head rest and a side pocket for stashing things like glasses and your phone. Perhaps most importantly for larger fams — it comes in a *ton* of different colors, so everyone will always know which one is "theirs."
Promising review: "We were wonderfully surprised how comfortable and easy to inflate these chairs were. After buying the first one and having our kids fight over it, we decided to go back and buy three more, so everyone in the family could lounge in comfort. They fold up small enough to where you can comfortably carry all four in a small shopping bag or tote. They can be inflated by just holding them in the direction of the wind on a brisk day or by running around in a big circle on a calm day. They have been a lifesaver during the stay-at-home/quarantine period this spring. We haven't tried them on water yet, but they claim to function as rafts as well. We're looking forward to using them during our next beach trip." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $38.98 (available in 16 colors).
Promising review: "This was SUCH a help getting those high apples down. Last year, I used a ladder and my hands and the apples at the top just had to fall on their own. This year every apple was picked when it was ready and no ladder necessary. It took a little practice but when I got the hang of it and learned how best to guide the picker through leaves and branches as well as what direction to come at the fruit from, this made apple picking so much easier. I thought this would be really hard on my back but it's really not bad at all!" —LJ Frantz
Get it from Amazon for $45.99.
This is also super handy to plug up holes that may have developed in the heels of your soles, too!
Promising review: "This glue is great. Thought I'd have to throw out my favorite sneakers. The toe soles were completely separated. I first sealed the sole edges with glue and dried overnight. Then glued edges together. Had to hold them together for 10–15 minutes. Dried 48 hrs and my sneakers are like new. It's now three weeks later and they're still good to go. Awesome product." —Candac
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
If you thought I was joking about the 8-foot tall giant Halloween dinosaur blowup, please behold its majesty for yourself. Psst — these are some mega popular fairy lights on Amazon if you're looking for a more, uh, subtle direction for your yard.
Promising review: "We’re using this to protect the electricity connection for the outdoor patio area lights. It hides perfectly well behind the planters. In this picture the waterproof box is in the back next to the right-hand side. You can barely notice it when you’re outside enjoying the space." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in three sizes and two colors).
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