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    34 Splurge-Worthy Items That'll Be Useful All Year

    Once you take the ~plunge~ on these, you'll use 'em 365 days a year.

    1. A sleep sound machine for improving your ~peace of mind~ in more ways than one. It'll help you drift off to sleep peacefully (goodbye, restless nights) *and* make it possible to concentrate, even if you're in a loud environment. It comes with a white noise setting and ~30~ immersive sounds, like meadow, ocean, and fireplace. Plus! It has an optional timer so you don't have to worry about turning it off.

    The sound machine in black

    2. A Michael Todd cleansing brush, because this'll completely upgrade your beauty routine by doubling the effectiveness of your favorite face wash. It boasts ~six sonic speeds~ to remove makeup, exfoliate your pores, and overall improve your complexion's clarity. Dare I say, you'll look FORWARD to washing your face.

    3. A Kindle Paperwhite that'll make it possible to indulge in your favorite reads whenever, wherever. It's SUPER thin and lightweight so you can easily fit it in any bag, plus its screen dimmer allows you to stay with Jane and Mr. Rochester while your partner sleeps.

    Hand holding the Kindle

    4. A subscription to Home Chef so you can explore different dishes and even improve your cooking skills without any of the struggle (or going to the grocery store IRL). You can choose new meals (two to six) every week based off your dietary preferences and restrictions, as well as how much time you want to commit to cooking. Then they're delivered right to your door!

    5. An alarm clock that'll help you wake up to a gentle, gradual sunrise (how our bodies were evolved to wake up). It's a splurge, but people say this seriously helped them feel less stressed in the morning and more capable of taking on the day, all thanks to not being ~jolted~ awake first thing in the morning.

    The sunrise alarm clock

    6. A weighted blanket for applying *just* enough pressure to drastically improve your sleeping habits. Reviewers swear this helps them with anxiety, stress, and insomnia thanks to its comforting weight. If it could talk, it would assure you that a) the Boogeyman isn't real and b) no, you did NOT reply all on that email thread.

    Model sleeping under the blanket

    7. Or! A Buffy comforter, because this is the perfect option for anyone who's JUST TOO HOT to sleep through the night, no matter what season it is. It's made with super soft, temperature-regulating eucalyptus fiber that was designed with sweaty sleepers in mind (🙋) so you stay nice and dry 'til sunrise.

    Model wrapped up in the cloud-like comforter

    8. A Hoover automatic carpet cleaner that'll not only drastically improve your old rugs, but *keep* them looking absolutely spotless. This'll wash and vacuum, so banishing grime from your home takes extremely little effort.

    Just look at that bb go to WORK on dirt:

    Reviewer's picture of a large clump of dirt, hair, and grime with the caption "after vacuuming", and a smaller clump of hair and dirt with the caption "after washing"

    9. An air fryer (made by Instant Pot!!!) so you can make all your crispy faves right in your kitchen — aka you'll actually save money over time now that you don't have to run out for your fried chicken fix. And! It can *also* roast, broil, bake, reheat, and dehydrate. Talk about all-in-one.

    10. A Blueland ~everyday clean~ kit to keep your entire home sparkling clean without any of the usual harmful ingredients. These are safe to use around kids and pets, are more sustainable, and will save you some cash longterm thanks to the bottles' reusability.

    The full cleaning kit

    11. An Aquis microfiber towel for cutting the time it takes to air dry your hair *in half* so you can use less heat when styling your hair. Plus! It's gentler than a traditional cotton towel, so you and your hair are both happy and in one piece — no breakage here!

    12. A chic two-tier bar cart, because this'll update your space with a simple yet striking piece of home decor. You can use it show off your prettiest booze, plant bbs, and glassware for some decoration you'll never get sick of.

    The bar cart in white with criss-cross legs and four wheels

    13. A pair of wireless Beats headphones that'll seriously upgrade your workout experience — so long, tangled wires. These have a clever ear hook so you don't need to worry about them falling out, sound *crystal clear*, and are sweat-resistant. Or! They're great for everyday activities, like video meetings, walks, you name it.

    14. A Levoit air purifier so you can capture allergens, pet hair, dander, mold, and even odor (goodbye, litter box stink) so your home finally feels CLEAN all the time. Its three-in-one filtration system effectively improves your indoor air quality — something anyone with shedding pets knows is a year-round ~situation~.

    Reviewer's photo of the air purifier filled with fur and dirt

    15. A nugget ice maker to have perfectly-sized, crunchy ice in every single drink without having to wrestle with a stubborn tray (or buy some from the store every week). It's quiet, fast, and compact so you don't have to worry about counter space.

    16. A pair of leather low-heeled mules specifically designed for people who have to stay on their feet all day, so you can rely on dressy shoes that you can actually wear 24/7 — I SWEAR. Plus, they go with literally everything so you'll get your money's worth and more.

    Model wearing the brown leather mules with low wooden heels

    17. A Le Creuset dutch oven, because it's time to join the bandwagon of people who SWEAR by this high-end kitchenware brand (including Julia Child, just saying). And for good reason — not only will this look ::chef kisses fingers:: in your kitchen, but it's designed with high-quality cooking in mind. Its durable interior browns meat evenly and quickly, cooks food beautifully, and works on every kind of stovetop (even outdoor grills up to 500°F).

    A seafood dish being cooked in the dutch oven

    18. A pressure washer that'll keep your home looking clean and new, no matter HOW many storms or just general wear-and-tear comes your way. Splurging on this once for consistent maintenance > paying $$$ for pro services.

    19. An insect catcher so you can stay far, FAR away from spiders who come for an unexpected visit. It's pricier than most bug-trapping options, but if you're one to do the cup and envelope trick because you don't like to squish bugs...this'll make life easier for you.

    Hand using the insect catcher to catch a spider

    20. An electric milk frother that'll help you become your own barista right at home whenever you're craving a creamy cappuccino (it can also make hot chocolate!). It turns out we *don't* need to pay $15 for frothy treats — brb, working on my foam art skills.

    21. A makeup-removing towel for the ultimate lazy solution to getting every last drop of foundation and mascara off before hitting the sheets. All you need is this and water to remove a ~full face~ so you can STOP going to bed with makeup on (a *super* avoidable cause for breakouts).

    BuzzFeed Shopping reviewer removing half of her full face of makeup with the towel

    22. A Chef iQ smart pressure cooker, because this'll completely upgrade your recipe game. It can pressure cook, slow cook, sear/sauté, steam, and more. And! It has a built-in scale to measure your ingredients by weight (no measuring cups needed), as well as smart auto pressure release technology to gently let out steam when it's done cooking.

    23. An Atlas Coffee Club subscription that'll let you try delicious fresh roasts from all over the world, delivered right to your door. Each box features 12 ounces of coffee from places like Tanzania, Kenya, and Colombia, as well as flavor notes, a postcard, and brewing tips. Bland grocery store coffee...we don't need you anymore.

    A box of the coffee bag, a post card, and flavor notes

    24. A pair of heeled Doc Martens so you can ~kick~ up your style without sacrificing an ounce of comfort. Reviewers say these last forever (like any good ol' pair of Docs), can be worn all darn day, and never make their feet hurt. Guess I'll be wearing these for the rest of my life — with sundresses, jeans, heck maybe even leggings.

    25. A microfiber laundry ball to collect microfibers shed by your clothes (its design was inspired by the way coral filters the ocean) so you can dispose of them properly — and keep said synthetic materials out of our waterways. Fuzz = gone. Oceans = cleaner.

    The microfiber laundry ball in blue

    26. A cushioned, nonslip yoga mat for making working out at home much more comfortable than when trying to do lunges on your hardwood floor. Its double layer design provides optimal grip (hello, burpees), has extra cushioning to absorb shock (and keep those knees comfy), plus it's longer and wider than most yoga mats.

    27. A hybrid mattress, because this'll actually *combine* supportive coils and pressure-relieving foam to make sure you get the best 👏 sleep 👏 ever 👏. And! Its cooling foam regulates the temperature so you never overheat, and you can *flip* this to limit sag and make it last longer than most mattresses. Sheep...the ball is in your court now.

    Model sitting on the mattress

    28. An attachable wine aerator that'll drastically upgrade the taste of your cheap vino right out of the bottle thanks to its ability to infuse oxygen and release its ~aromas~. You just got a lifetime of quality wine without actually spending the cash.

    Hands pouring wine into the aerator

    29. A supportive bralette lauded by the DD+ community for its barely-there fabric (au revoir, underwire) and ability to provide HOURS and HOURS of lift and structure. I hereby proclaim you *should* wear this every single day to live in comfortable bliss.

    Model wearing the bralette

    30. A Crest teeth-whitening strips kit so you can combine their famous strips *with* an LED light to increase effectiveness in removing stains and brightening teeth — all year long. This is the kind of multitasking I actually find rewarding.

    31. A Birchbox+BuzzFeed Splurge-Worthy Beauty Box to enjoy the ultimate treat-yourself routine — this'll make it much more affordable to try out luxury products for ~high-end~ results. Your hair *and* skin will look and feel top-notch, and if you love 'em, you can invest in the full size.

    The beauty box and its included products

    32. A Braun epilator for longer-lasting hair-removal results if you prefer to shave, but are starting to get fed up with maintaining it (and getting razor burn). It comes with a full kit to trim, epilate, and style your bikini line — and the payoff is for *weeks*, instead of just days.

    33. A Geologie skincare kit customized with *you* in mind to upgrade your routine to something more personalized. Everything has your specific skincare goals in mind — we're talking cleanser, day cream, night cream, and eye cream. And it's delivered right to his door!

    The skincare kit with morning face cream and face wash, plus nightly face cream and face wash

    34. A portable personal blender, because now you'll always have delicious smoothies ~on hand~ to fight mid-afternoon slumps. Plus, this'll start saving money now that you don't have to buy overpriced smoothies. Win, win.

    My mom watching me make actually delicious meals thanks to my new pressure cooker:

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