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    52 Problem-Solving Products For Anyone Who Wants To Feel In Control Of Their Life

    Honestly, you *deserve* the sweet noiseproof bliss of these $30 AirPod dupes you can take in the shower.

    1. 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!!

    2. A set of Bed Bands to lock your fitted sheets neatly into place once and for all, so you can finally get the peaceful, untangled sleep you deserve every night.

    3. A set of eye-popping fine-point pens designed specifically not to bleed through pages, so you can color code your planners and journals to your deeply organized heart's content.

    Fine point pens in 18 different colors

    4. A six-outlet wall charger designed specifically for larger chargers that also comes equipped with two USB fast-charging ports *and* a night-light, because for a lot of us, more time at home = more new gadgets = WAYYY more cables than you're used to being responsible for.

    5. A poop bag dispenser with a flashlight so you'll never have to play guessing games at night with the *one* substance nobody ever wants to play games with. It also comes preloaded with 15 waste bags and attaches easily to your dog's leash!

    6. A set of Magic Eraser cleaning sheets designed specifically so you can deep clean hard-to-reach spots with nooks and crannies, like stove tops, grates, or car seats and high chairs with grooves in them.

    Reviewer using the sheet to clean an air conditioning grate

    7. A sparkling-wine saver that will keep your bubblies bubbling so you can pop your prosecco any day of the week and know you won't have to waste one single drop.

    A model sealing and then pumping the saver cap on a bottle of wine

    8. A weekly pill organizer designed with push-through silicone lids to easily organize your pills at the beginning of the week without worrying about knocking it over while the lids are all open. Each pod also has a magnetized base, so you can easily remove it and replace it if you're on the move.

    A set of seven transparent pill bottles with blue and green silicone lids dividing day and night propped on a gray magnetic holder

    9. A popular water-resistant Under Armour face mask that's wayyyy comfier and more breathable than the disposable ones — this is designed to sit off your lips, giving you plenty of room to breathe without getting fabric sucked into your mouth. It's also made with the company's Iso-Chill fabric, so it doesn't overheat despite being bulkier than other masks.

    BuzzFeed editor in a black face mask that protrudes slightly off the face

    10. A pair of super-comfy period-proof underwear designed to hold two tampons' worth of period blood. Not only are these a great alternative to pads and tampons, they're also ideal for overnight protection (you can pair them with a pad if you have a heavy flow) and for people who are worried about ~leakage~ during sports or physical activities — I personally always wear period-proof undies when I go on runs on my period and it has been a MASSIVE godsend.

    11. A Bluetooth transmitter that'll instantly connect your wireless headphones to anything that has a headphone jack, like the TVs at the gym or on airplanes or even your Nintendo Switch. Now you can finally listen to Tom Nook go "ghjkhkajfdkj" in peace.

    12. A memory foam seat cushion for your tushy so effective at relieving pressure from your tailbone and back that you can decide any chair in the house is your work-from-home chair now, no matter how determined it looks to bug your spine.

    Gray memory seat cushion fitted on a rolling chair

    13. An internet-beloved time-marked water bottle you can get in a bajillion different colors to remind you to stay hydrated during the day and know exactly how much you drank.

    14. An affordable sunrise alarm clock that's a total game changer for heavy sleepers or people who sleep in pitch black rooms, which make it all too tempting to slam "snooze" in the morning. This gradually lights up the room in the minutes leading up to your alarm, so your eyes are already adjusted to the light and significantly less groggy when it's time to get yourself up and at 'em.

    The round digital clock in three settings of brightness as time passes

    15. A pair of sleek touchscreen-friendly gloves designed with rubber grippers on the palms so you'll never drop your phone on a cold day.

    16. A game-changing kit of Crest 3D Whitestrips so you can channel Chip Skylark and belt out "My Shiny Teeth and Me" wherever you roam. It comes with 44 strips total, which is enough for 20 regular treatments and two one-hour express treatments.

    17. A set of Wad-Free pads to ensure that your sheets stay separate from each other in the dryer and come out fresh, dry, and unwrinkled instead of looking like they got into a wet cotton brawl. 

    the wad free pads attached to a bed sheet
    Amazon

    Wad-Free is a small business established in 2020 after the founder Cyndi Bray self-taught computer-aided design to create the pads.

    Promising review: "Wow!!! You wonder if things like this really work and well, I can absolutely confirm it does! First, I was impressed that the package came with two of the devices because I was only expecting one. So there was one for the fitted sheet, and the flat sheet. Finally, I tried it out and not only did my sheets NOT wad up, but they also came out of the dryer feeling fresher, more dry, and unwrinkled! I will be buying a set of these for each of my immediate family members and close friends! What a great gift!!!" —katy

    Get a set of two from Amazon for $18.99.

    18. A pair of hooks for your AirPods to stop them from slip 'n' sliding right out of your ears, then onto the sidewalk, then somehow rolling into traffic, then under the wheel of a Ford Explorer, and — well. If you're constantly readjusting your AirPods cuz you have sweaty ears like mine, you get the gist.

    19. An earwax removal kit, so you don't have to wait until your yearly physical for your doctor to be like "um WHOA" and fix it for you. This is quicker, easier, and will be a huge relief for those of us waxy individuals who sometimes wake up in the morning with an ear so fully clogged up that it feels like you're underwater.

    Reviewer holding up the small bottle of ear wax removal aid

    20. A Google Nest Smart Thermostat that might make you want robots to take over the world — this ~learns~ and adapts itself to your preferred temperatures, making it your ideal temp when you're home and conserving energy when you're not. Bonus — it can also be controlled remotely via Wi-Fi.

    21. A webcam cover with a clean minimalist design so it won't disrupt the ~aesthetic~ of your laptop as it also gives you some sweet, sweet peace of mind.

    22. A portable dual monitor for your laptop so you can go all Professor X on your workflow no matter *where* you are — a real perk now that a lot of people are working remotely.

    A laptop with a small black monitor attached to the existing monitor on a desk

    23. An auto-shutoff outlet to save you from the dreaded "Did I turn off the ........." at all hours of the day — this powers down anything plugged into it within 30 minutes, just in case.

    24. A dishwasher magnet so nobody ever has to do the awkward guessing game of "what is the current status of this plate I want to eat off of" (or worse, nobody accidentally puts a bunch of dirty dishes away 😬).

    25. A rechargeable hand warmer complete with double-sided heat and three different heat settings you can adjust to your environment, whether it's "walking in a winter wonderland" or "everyone in this house is deeply divided on what a regular human temperature is, MOM."

    26. A reversible satin bonnet you can customize to your exact hair (*and* aesthetic) needs — not only can you pick the colors, but also the size of the bonnet, which has an adjustable elastic cord and stopper to make sure it stays secure on your head.

    Two reversible satin bonnets in black and blue

    27. A seat gap filler so you can focus on driving and never again have to sacrifice a beloved french fry and/or phone to the abyss between the seat and the console.

    A black seat filler wedged between a seat and car console

    28. A pair of affordable winter boots that actually deliver on traction — these anti-slip soles have made me, a certifiable Clumsy Individual, feel a lot more steady on my feet walking in the snow and icy pavement.

    29. A printable declutter system to prevent you from getting overwhelmed by the "but where do I START??" jitters every time you walk into a messy room — this breaks it down into easy, manageable tasks in an efficient order, so you don't have to overthink it.

    Lists of tasks for each room, from kitchen to bedroom to kid rooms to an office

    30. A bundle from Chirp to tackle your aching posterior once and for all — this comes complete with three different Chirp wheels for gentle, firm, and deep-tissue relief, as well as an upper back posture corrector (and convenient carrying case!).

    31. A meal delivery from Home Chef, which will send you portioned and labeled ingredients for all kinds of meals that you can customize yourself using an app. It's sort of like being your *own* fancy chef, but with training wheels.

    salmon and rice

    32. A roll-on migraine stick made with peppermint, spearmint, and lavender oils to help you soothe away those vague headaches that keep stopping you from tackling your to-do lists.

    Reviewer holding small roll on stick

    33. A set of affordable, highly popular (seriously, these have over 200,000 5-star reviews!) wireless Bluetooth earbuds to give you full range of motion, whether you're doing an at-home workout and need to keep the music down or you're trying to take a call without getting wires tangled in your face mask. Heck, you can even take these in the shower.

    34. A bunch of Miracle-Gro "food spikes" that will basically turn you into a god by letting you bring all your plants back from the brink of death. (Bonus: It'll continuously feed them for 30 to 60 days!)

    Model pressing small green pellet into potted plant

    35. A mug warmer to keep coffee piping hot long after it's brewed, so you can regulate its temperature all morning long instead of lugging it to the microwave.

    A mug of coffee on top of a black round heated small plate

    36. A set of adhesive cable clips you can stick to your desk to keep your charging cables locked in one convenient place, so your desk will no longer look like a maze designed for an existentially fraught bug with all the wires crossed on it.

    Peel and stick clips that cinch a charging cord and hold it in place on a desk

    37. A soft silicone ear saver and mask extender that works overtime on problem-solving — not only does it take some of the pressure off your ears, but it helps make a more personalized fit on masks with elastic straps that aren't the right size, so you get a perfect fit every time.

    A model wearing a mask that is pulled together around the back of their head by the silicone ear saver, which has three different toggles on the back for sizing

    38. A reviewer-beloved, aloe vera–based curl refresher spray that doesn't just rehydrate and revamp your curls, but can help detangle and prevent frizz.

    39. A TubShroom, a little gizmo you can stick in your shower drain to catch all your hair before it clogs up your pipes and becomes a living nightmare. The hair coils around it to make it even easier to remove, making it both handy *and* semi-horrifying!

    Hair coiled around a cylinder shaped white silicone TubShroom

    40. A handy electric toothbrush a ton of reviewers swear by for helping whiten their teeth — it's made with charcoal-infused bristles to better remove surface stains, has three brushing modes to adapt to the sensitivity of your teeth, *and* its battery can last up to four weeks.

    A rose gold electric toothbrush

    41. A set of Sea Bands, which target an acupressure point on your wrists meant to help reduce nausea. Basically, if you're someone who has motion sickness, morning sickness, migraine nausea, or even nausea brought on by cramps, this may the be thing to take you from 🥴 to 😊.

    Reviewer with gray band on their wrist

    42. A necklace detangling clasp so you can layer your favorite pieces over an outfit the exact way you want them without having to pull them apart like bickering siblings at the end of each day.

    43. A delightfully cheerful fleece jacket from FP Movement designed with a slightly cropped, slouchy fit perfect for staying cozy and warm on a hike or on the way back and forth from the gym during winter without overheating. Plus this thing has pockets on POCKETS, so your mask/wallet/hand sani is never more than a zip away. 

    Model in an orange zippered fleece jacket
    Model in an magenta zippered fleece jacket
    Free People

    Promising review: "Absolutely love, so comfy and got so many compliments! Amazing color selection, going back to buy more. Got a large to wear layers underneath, perfect size for that and even by itself, doesn’t feel too big. It doesn’t come down too far, which is hard for a petite body type, so perfect if you’re short!" —Molly G 

    Get it from Free People for $148 (available in sizes XS–XL and 23 colors). 

    44. A ring size adjuster for loose rings, so you can get the *precise* right fit without spending precisely way too much money to get your jewelry resized.

    45. A Java Sok, aka a reusable iced coffee cup insulator you can use to keep your drink cold *and* your fingers from freezing off. I know some of y'all are the type who are still chugging iced coffee in the snow and I humbly offer you this method to continue your stubborn behavior all winter long.

    46. A Squatty Potty, one of those internet-famous stools you can put at the base of your toilet to prop your feet up on while you ~go~. The placement helps align your colon to make the process a whole lot easier and faster — like, 20 seconds compared to several minutes! — so you don't end up watching all of TikTok while you're waiting yourself out.

    A model sitting on the toilet with their feet propped up on the white stool underneath it

    47. An smudgeproof eyeliner stamp so you can finally get the perfect cat-eye on the first go without having to ~wing it~ (read: wasting eight cotton balls, half a bottle of eye makeup remover, and all of the minutes you were setting aside to make your morning coffee).

    48. A glare-free Kindle Paperwhite that not only can hold thousands of books, but will let you read them the *chef's kiss* way you like best — you can customize 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 🍷.

    49. A detangling brush with an easy-to-hold handle that's so effective on all hair types that it's amassed over 17,000 5-star reviews on Amazon — people swear by it for detangling fast without pulling on or damaging hair (or buying an entire shelf's worth of detangling creams that never *quite* do the trick).

    50. A set of airtight glass meal prep containers that are safe in the oven and the microwave, meaning you can cook, store, reheat, and eat out of 'em without *any* extra dishes to deal with. OH! They're also stackable, so no space wasted in the fridge. We love to see (and eat) it.

    51. An all-natural deodorant balm made with aloe, kaolin clay, and illipe butter — ingredients that help moisturize skin while absorbing excess oils — to finally banish all the residue and skin irritation from your regular brand once and for all.

    two ounce round container of deodorant balm

    52. A trio lasagna pan designed so all of your edges are so perfectly crisped *and* you can tailor the ingredients of each row to your precise, exact specifications. Watch me shove six extra layers of cheese into mine, fam.

    Me trying to imagine a life without those grippy gloves keeping my phone in my hands:

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