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Just wait until this $14 LED backlight for your TV marathons becomes the literal ~light of your life~.
A note that this works on "down firing" speakers, or speakers at the bottom of the television. There's a handy illustration on the product page so you can figure out if it'll work for yours! You can compare it to tech sound bars, which usually cost upward of $200+ and are much more involved to install.
Promising review: "I thought it was brazen of them to sell pieces of plastic for $20 but they have honestly saved me hundreds of dollars. When I bought my my new 4K TV one of the most frequent recommendations was to get a Soundbar because everyone 'knows' that the built-in TV speakers suck. To get a good quality sound bar would cost me over $200. But since my wallet was already stretched, I need a low-cost solution. After some more research I found out that one of the biggest issues with TV speakers these days that they don't direct the sound at you. The reason why these work so well is that it simply directs most of the sound toward you. The difference that these two pieces of plastic made was dumbfounding. I no longer had problems understanding speech or music. They can't replace a good quality TV bar but these will absolutely bring out the most of your TV speakers." —Moorem12
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
Psst — this also works with stemmed wine glasses and water bottles!
Promising review: "I thought this product is really nice and useful. I do not have a coffee table so this is great when I have drinks and do not want to put it on the floor. This causes a higher probability for it to drop. Another great aspect of this product is that it is great for different shape bottles. It accommodates for the thin and the wider ones as well. I really think this was a helpful product for my couch." —Sandeep Girhotra
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in four colors).
Promising review: "Happy with this tray table for my sofa. The underside is like a rough fabric, so it doesn't slip around, and the velvet top part is pretty non-slip too... plus it looks nice! It came packaged nicely in a box and all around seems very durable. Would recommend... In fact, I have — my buddies came over to watch the Super Bowl and everyone wanted to know where I got it." —Carlos Castro
Get it from Amazon for $18.73.
A Shop Of Things is a Tennessee-based, woman-owned Etsy shop established in 2015 that specializes in pop culture-themed wares.
Promising review: "Love this mug! It's perfect to use while I'm binging one of my favorite shows!" —Ryan B.
Get it from A Shop Of Things on Etsy for $13.85 (originally $18.35).
This also works on computer monitors, laptops, phones, tablets, and e-readers. Each kit comes with a spray bottle and a streak-free microfiber cloth.
Promising review: "Living in the Midwest, dust in the house can be a bit much after leaving the windows open for a while. I was looking for a product dedicated to screens rather then using basic Windex like I have been. It truly does work wonders on all the products in my home. From the living room TV to the laptops screens, its left me extremely impressed on how well it works! The packaging feels great. Microfiber cloth that is included feels premium, very confidence inspiring. I have no concerns of scratching with how high quality the cloth feels. Very little to no scent which is my preference. What I've found works best is spraying the product directly on the glass or screen, wiping with one side of the cloth, and then buff with another side to polish it out. Leaves no streaks at all!" —Stephon Dean
Get it from Amazon for $18.97.
Promising review: "I have tried many styles of headphones. They have always hurt my head, pressing down on my scalp. I tried over the ear. They were better but still irritated my skin. As I continued looking, I came across these headband headphones. These are wonderful. I wear my headphones any time my TV is on so I can move around the house and hear. If you haven't been able to find headphones, give these a try! And the sound is flawless." —Connie
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in two colors).
Psst — if your television isn't already Bluetooth-enabled, or you're using one in a public place like a gym or an airplane, you can use this wireless transmitter on Amazon for $29.28 to hook it up to Bluetooth so long as your device has a headphone jack!
All you have to do is add generic kernels + whatever oils or butters you feel in your heart, and you'll be raring to go.
Promising review: "This is a fast, effective and low-cost means to prepare popcorn. I got tired of paying a premium for microwave popcorn packets at the grocery. I didn’t want another appliance on my counter to air pop either. This was the perfect solution. I use inexpensive bulk popping corn, no oil or salt and I don’t have to worry about the metal in the microwave popcorn bags that gets extremely hot and scorches the upside down paper plate I have to put under the microwave bag each time. Plus, weren’t we told not to put anything metal in the microwave anyway? I pull the Salbree out, expand it and add 1/4 cup of popping corn kernels in the base to the full line. I put it in the microwave for 3+ minutes and listen for the kernels to stop popping. Using the cool handles I lift it out of the microwave, give it a minute to cool and add just enough butter to give it flavor. Then I eat right out of the same bowl I cooked in. When done I dump out the few kernels that didn’t pop. I wash it out with dish soap and hot water, let it dry and then put it away for next time. Economical, safe, less oil and salt and only one bowl to clean. No new appliance and no metal in the microwave. Pure genius. A great value." —RobG
Psst — if you're looking for way to add some pizzazz to your snack, check out BuzzFeed's ideas for flavoring popcorn!
Get it from Amazon for $15.90 (available in 16 other colors).
Our family recently unearthed this because beloved To All The Boys I've Loved Before author Jenny Han mentioned that it was her secret to delicious popcorn, and it may have just wrecked me for other at-home popcorn for the rest of my life. It genuinely tastes just as salty and buttery and savory as fresh movie theater popcorn. I inhaled it so fast that every single one of my organs lit up in mild alarm.
Promising review: "I used to use Flavacol during my time working at an amusement park and popping popcorn for hungry guests, so I knew this was what the 'professionals' use. I am happy to report that using this does make your popcorn taste like it was just popped at a movie theater. I like to put a little bit of oil on my kernels, mix in some Flavacol, and then add it to the pot of oil on my stove top when it's hot enough (as opposed to sprinkling it on top of freshly popped corn, which I could see easily accidentally adding too much). It also means that I'm no longer loading up my popcorn with additional toppings like butter or plain salt. Yum!" —Kate R.
Get it from Amazon for $9.35 (available in two other flavors).
Each pack comes with six of each of these masks: “Moisturizing & Soothing,” “Firming & Elasticity,” “Brightening & Clarifying,” and “Nourishing."
Promising review: "I love these masks ! I wear one in the morning before I go to work and at night right before I go to bed. I will be reordering sooooo many of these. They make my skin feel so soft afterwards and brighten my skin. Everyone thinks it’s my pregnancy glow but really it’s these masks! And they clear up the occasional pimple I get. Also they help old acne scars. Again moisturizer!" —Meghan Baker
Get a 24-pack from Amazon for $14.99.
Each assortment is a mix of salty and sweet, and is curated so meltables like chocolate don't ship out in the warmer months!
Promising review: "Fun quarantine activity. The kids absolutely LOVED this, they acted like YouTube unboxers😅 We really liked the guide that they sent us. We will be purchasing more from this brand." —Mandy
Get it from Amazon for $14.95.
Pieces is an Ohio-based Etsy shop established in 2020 that specializes in wine, pet, and craft-related goods.
You can get wine glasses with logos Central Perk (Friends), The Real Housewives (you can customize it to put your own city or town!), JJ's Diner (Parks & Rec), Luke's (Gilmore GIrls), Schrute Farms (The Office), and Emerald City Bar (Grey's Anatomy).
Promising review: "I love my new wine glass!! So much fun and perfect for any Bravo fan! It was packaged so carefully that I think I could have dropped the box and it would have been completely fine!! A very happy customer who will definitely purchase from this shop again!!" —Maureen Donaldson
Get it from Pieces on Etsy for $12 (available in seven designs as a wine glass or a pint glass).
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 1-2 drops for each glass of white wine, 2-3 for a glass of red, and 7-9 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: "For many years, I have been that friend who always says 'no thanks, I can't drink wine.' Even one small small glass would give me the worst migraine. So I gave up. Several weeks ago, I happened across an ad for Drop It and thought I might as well give it a shot. I took a big risk the day it arrived and had two huge glasses of red wine that I knew would give me a massive migraine the next day. It just so happened I had a midterm that next morning too — so the stakes were high. I woke up feeling fantastic. Since then I have repeated the experiment (to make sure it wasn't a fluke) and found that no matter how much wine I drink, as long as I use the drops, I don't have a migraine the next day. I'm so pleased to have found something that makes wine drinking possible and enjoyable again! I have nothing but great things to say about the product. It's easy to use and very discreet. I visited some friends last week and we spent a few hours at a wine bar. It was easy to add my drops. I took a small taste of the wine before adding the drops and found that it did not alter the taste at all. Thanks for a great product and a great buying experience. I will be back for more." —Mackenzie
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
Promising review: "It's light but sturdy. The color is perfect and it's bigger than I expected. It holds my four remotes and still have room to put my phone so its not just on the nightstand. Love that it looks modern and keeps the nightstand nice and organized. I recommend this product." —Liudelis Compagines
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
Promising review: "This case has solved all of our 'Where's the AppleTV remote?' problems. The rubberized material it's made from makes it so much easier to place on the arm of the couch without fear of the remote randomly falling off or getting lost. The size of the case makes the remote much more comfortable in my hand and easier to hold (my husband appreciates the increase in remote size, too). Thanks to the shape of the case, I can always tell 'which way is up' when picking up the remote - especially in the dark." —Joanna Hunter
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in 21 colors).
Cool Girl Candles is a Texas-based Etsy shop that specializes in funny and pop culture-based candles.
Promising review: "So cute! Nice, fresh smell. Arrived at the early end of the shipping window <3." —Lizzie Belmont
Get it from Cool Girl Candles on Etsy for $16.50.
You can also use it to steady your phone on a flat surface, or wedge it between couch cushions for more stable FaceTime-ing.
Promising review: "Best invention for cellphones and tablets. This is one of the best products ever! I use it for my lives, FaceTime, and for watching my iPad. Super light and comfy! My hands feel better after one week of use!" —Dannette M. Cara
Get it from Amazon for $10.85 (available in four colors).
Promising review: "For years, I saw my wife watch her Korean dramas and YouTube videos in bed, lying on her side with her phone or iPad propped on a pillow! This was not comfortable or easy to move around if interrupted. Got her this and we like it so much I bragged about it and purchased another one for a family member!" —Z
Get it from Amazon for $18.89 (get this price by clipping the $3 off coupon on the product page; available in black and white).
Promising review: "These glasses are so cool. They shipped quickly and even came with a microfiber towel for cleaning. Now I can watch TV and go on my phone while laying down, and I don’t have to crane my neck or move my arms! I watched Grey's Anatomy last night in them and my tears rolled right off the side of my face. The quality is extremely clear it’s easy to forget you’re wearing them, but they’ll sometimes leave a mark on my forehead if I wear them for a while. I highly recommend them!!." —Christine Koulopoulos
Get them from Amazon for $9.99 (also available as a set of two).
To cool the mask, you can leave it in the fridge, and to warm it up you can put it in the microwave for 15 seconds.
Promising review: "Exactly what I’ve been looking for! I love the velcro closure in back, makes it quick to put on. Perfectly sized eye cut-outs that make it possible to read or watch TV, which is definitely a plus. Gets cold in the fridge very quickly, and keeps the temperature for a long time. I use for 20 minutes and puffy eyes and sinus pain is gone. Would buy again!" —Catherine S.
Get it from Amazon for $9.95 (available in three colors).
Promising review: "I needed something to help me relax that was not a nap and this did it for me! I used this in an evening bath. Not only did it help me relax, it also helped me fall asleep so good that night. I tend to stay awake in bed (usually on my phone) most nights, but after this bath I fell asleep right away. It didn't bubble a whole lot for me, but it smelled amazing and made my skin the softest it's been in a long time! It's a good sized bottle with a sufficient amount of baths per bottle. Overall, I loved it. I don't take baths too often, but this has inspired me to do this more! 10/10 would buy again." —Priscilla Perez
Get it from Amazon for $4.87.
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 $14.85 (available in five colors).
Promising review: "These are fantastic fidget toys for ADHD kids. They can do all kinds of things with the string while concentrating on other things, which is helpful for school, homework, watching TV. I am very happy with this product." —S. Newland
Get a set of five from Amazon for $9.99.
Quirky Ginger Uniques is a Colorado-based Etsy shop established in 2018 that specializes in handcrafted goods like ornaments, jewelry, and more.
Promising review: "I love the dough. It feels amazing! I bought this to fidget with during my therapy sessions and during my online classes, and it really makes a difference! First of all the Stress Away smells like very soothing peppermint tea with hints of minty freshness. All the scents blend very nicely together. The dough itself is a lot like Play-Doh but more malleable and softer. It makes my hand feel and smell good and helps relieve a lot of anxiety and anger. Only con I can think of is that occasionally it gets stuck under my nails but that is solved easily by clipping them. 9.5/10 I strongly recommend for stress relief, anger relief, for fidgeting, for the smell and texture. The owner was very nice and helpful, the item shipped very swiftly, and she even sent in a car freshie! Very satisfied with my purchase. I strongly recommend!!!" —K. Minton
Get it from Quirky Ginger Uniques on Etsy for $7.50 (available in eight colors and seven scents).
Promising review: "I love this product! Every day I love to enjoy a nice cup of coffee and multiple cups of tea but I’m a slow drinker and within minutes my tea goes cold. I have one right by my bed and in the office. I only drink cold tea when I want to now 😃! I ended up buying almost 10 more for gifts over the holidays especially for all my friends and family who have to work at home during these times." —Sharise
Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
I recently started putting this on my end-of-the-week whiskey drink (quarantine 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 its 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 $6.99 (available in nine flavors).
Promising review: "Imagine microfiber, how it's light and has a smooth texture, and then imagine if microfiber and velvet had a baby. This is that baby! It's light and smooth like microfiber, but also has some of the warmth and texture (not *quite* fuzzy, but holds warmth still). VERY comparable to suede. Super super comfy, almost like you're wearing pajamas, these are the ultimate lounging sweats! Bonus, my cat loves them ❤" —Sabrina
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in women's sizes S-3X and 35 colors and prints).
Analida Designs is a New York-based Etsy shop established in 2020 that specializes in minimalist printable planners, productivity, and goal inserts.
Promising review: "Exactly what I was looking for! Easy to print and super fun inserts for my planner." —Anke Narten
Get a set of four printables from Analida Designs on Etsy for $3.99.
Psst — if you're looking for the perfect planner-friendly pens, these reviewer-beloved colorful fine point pens on Amazon for $7.99 are designed to never bleed through pages!
Promising review: "During quarantine, my girlfriend and I have both spent a lot of time on screens (she on her laptop for work, and me on the TV playing video games). We got them about two weeks ago, and we've both noticed a huge difference in our blue screen tolerance. It has helped our eyes feel less tired, and pretty much anytime we look at any screen now, we are wearing these glasses. This is a great, low-priced two-pack deal. Everything looks a little bit yellow while wearing them, but that is truly my only complaint! Once you've worn them for a while you hardly notice the yellow until you take them off." —Taylor S.
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $15.98 (clip the "10% off" coupon on the product page to reflect this price).
Signet Sealed is a Texas-based Etsy shop established in 2015 that specializes in city-themed water colors and downloadable coloring pages.
Promising review: "Super fun, easy to print. Very satisfied with purchase." —Paige Wynne
Get it from Signet Sealed on Etsy for $3.
Psst — this insulated strip also stops air conditioning from escaping out of the crack under the door, saving energy and money!
Promising review: "Product works really well! I needed a quick fix to my home office situation. I live in an apartment in Manhattan and never noticed how much sound comes in and out, until I had to be on conference calls working from home! This little tape made a big difference, took me a couple of minutes to install." —Sandra Revueltas
Get it from Amazon for $7.97 (available in two colors).
These "Warmies" are each filled with all-natural grain and dried lavender, so you can microwave them to use them as heating pads or pop in a sealed bag in the freezer for two to three hours to use them as a cold pack.
Promising review: "When I get my monthly, I use a heating pad to bring down my cramps and mine recently broke. I heard about this through social media and thought why not give it a try. I used it and it was amazing. I have trouble sleeping and the lavender scent really helped me go to sleep and it heats up and it stays warm for quite a while. This is definitely worth buying and worth putting money toward. it looks very cute and is very soft so if you get your monthly and you have a hard time sleeping I would definitely use this. it is not a waste of money or time at all." —Ash Wang
Get it from Amazon for $16.88 (available in 17 animals).
Promising review: "Previously I was not a slipper-type person. But when March 2020 came around I realized that I was going to need some slippers for working from home. I selected this pair to provide comfort as well as arch support during this time. I have now been wearing these slippers daily nine months straight and I have zero complaints. They are comfy, they keep my feet warm, and they have continually provided my feet support so I don't have to wear shoes in the house. Definitely would recommend this pair based on the durability alone!" —Jenni
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in women's sizes 5–12 and five colors).
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