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1. A stainless-steel bar ready to rub away all gross odors from your hands, and maybe even armpits?
Rubbing the bar removes any odor from your hands, to be used with or without soap after working with onions, fish, or garlic. Sooo where was this bar when I was grating horseradish the other day?
Promising review: "I don't actually use this for cooking. I started noticing after my workouts that no matter how long or hard I scrubbed my armpits, I just couldn't fully get rid of the smell of body odor. I ordered this thinking 'If it can get rid of the smell of onions, then maybe it can get rid of body odor.' Let me tell you, this thing is like magic. After scrubbing my pits with soap, I rub them with this bar for a 5–10 seconds and BOOM all hints of body odor are gone. Definitely recommend this product!" –Amazon Customer
Price: $7.50
2. A cute chicken feet holder for drying your makeup sponge in the most precious fashion possible.
Promising review: "Absolutely love this product! I use it for storage of my Real Techniques beauty blender, and it fits perfectly no matter if it's wet or dry. I got the pink and thought it was fun to have a little bit of a surprise when opening up the package, but that surprise might not be fun for all." –Courtney Drew
Price: $3.47 (shipping included).
3. A rose fairy light worthy of beautifying your bedroom, or your next big party.
Promising review: "Ordered 39 and every single one worked. Color was perfect. Light color was perfect (cool white). These are beautiful! I totally recommend them. Just be sure to order them in advance. Using them for my wedding, and I'm so excited!" –Sarah Woolf
Price: $5.98
4. A ridiculously awesome mouse pad that just may make you stay on your computer even longer than you already do.
Promising review: "Works well with my Apple magic mouse and doesn't slide all over the desk like my old mousepad. This is the classic neoprene spongy kind of mousepad, but in going back to this style from the super thin, optical kind of hard mousepad, this seems to work better. This also has a lot of colors and little designs for the optical parts of the mouse to pick up on, so it works really well. Happy. Rambo Cat made my day!" –Dewpoint Reviews
Price: $7.99
5. An interactive puzzle your pupster will go wild over.
My lil' doggo has this, and she loves it.
Promising review: "I have a 1-year-old pit bull mix who is a very strong chewer. I bought this after having read many, many reviews knowing that it would probably be torn to pieces, but he would love it while it lasted. I was pleasantly surprised to find that with a little bit of supervision, this toy lasted a few months. He absolutely loves this toy! The squirrels are the perfect size for him to hold in his mouth and carry around, and they're a good size to toss around for a game of catch. If left to his own devices, he will absolutely shred this toy in about a minute. However, when we used it with him – by hiding the squirrels over and over and tossing them in the air for him to catch – and then put it away after playtime, they lasted quite a while." –Cherie Searles
Price: $9.99
6. A Shengshou Mirror Cube that's as pretty to look at as it is to play with.
7. A cookbook for anyone who wants delish food in their life without the steep price.
I neeeed it.
Promising review: "I have really enjoyed the freedom and exploration described in this cookbook. We are recently on a tighter budget, and I'm working on reducing waste in our kitchen, so this is a great help in coming up with new, inexpensive ways to make food different and fun. We especially liked all the ideas for switching up oatmeal and rice. I love all the recipes I've tried so far, which is about 15." –H. Alvis
Price: $1.13 (on Kindle)
8. A set of 60 sticky tabs so you can get ya life together in a colorful, convenient way.
The fact that inserts exist to make a planner/notebook even more organized, and tons of people swear by these, gives me (a chaotic mess) hope.
Promising review: "These were a bit of a pleasant surprise for me. The paper quality is quite nice. The colors are vibrant and dual-sided. The stickies come packaged like a little notebook with a clear plastic cover. The lines are more of a wide rule, but they will do. I am very happy with these, and I gave one set to my son for his classes." –Living In SoCal
Price: $2.97
9. An experience passport activity book that just may give you a broader perspective of the world, without having to travel all over the land.
Promising review: "Awesome recommendations for thinking outside the box and gaining new perspectives on everything; from various schools of philosophy, to learning a new musical instrument, to conversing with a complete stranger. I love these tips, and will be using this book for a longtime! You will never be bored if you have this book. The 45 ways to broaden your horizons are simple ways to find new things to do, new ways of looking at things, new historical perspectives, and new appreciations – for art, cultures, and most importantly for life. Thanks Alex!" –TX Prof
Price: $9.90
10. A stainless-steel kitchen scrape worthy of the person who is always dropping chopped food on the floor while cooking (me).
Bye mess, bye!
Promising review: "This is a great tool to have in the kitchen. Perfect for moving things from cutting board to pan, and way better than just trying to grab a handful of cut veggies or whatever, and dropping it everywhere along the way. I learned the best use for this in my cooking class – garlic. Peel the garlic, then place under the bench scrape. Made a fist, pound down on the bench and you have easy, ready-to-use garlic." –Gabi
Price: $7.91
11. A foam Harry Potter key chain that'll look ~Siriusly~ adorable on your keys.
Each purchase is one (surprise) key chain.
Promising review: "Bigger than expected, which was a nice surprise. Well-made and super cute!" –NessaGanesha
Price: $9.07
12. A bedtime story about lil' Groot filled with so much cuteness, you might find yourself stealing this from your kid.
13. A 10-pack of fine-line drawing pens any artist or pro doodler shall fawn over.
Promising review: "It has been increasingly more difficult for me to find pens, specifically markers, that I love 100%. These have great color saturation, they glide easily on paper, and they didn't bleed through to the next page – maybe with more solid coloring they would, but I used them for writing and lightly coloring in! Cannot recommend these enough. The shape of them is also amazing, which is kinda weird to say about a pen, but these are beautifully crafted all the way to the cap. 10/10 will be buying more in the future." –mfin
Price: $5.92
14. An aesthetically pleasing bottle opener just waiting to be the ~key~ to your next night in.
15. An eight-pack of mechanical pencils in assorted colors you'll treasure for their surprisingly natural feel.
Promising review: "These are more like the old regular pencils, but are still mechanical. I really like the thicker lead depending on what I'm doing (I know some prefer thin, so if you want thin lead don't get these). They are comfortable and great quality. These are my favorite lead pencils for homework." –Terina
Price: $3.19
16. A two-pack of microfiber cleaning cloths that may help you abandon the reckless "gonna clean my glasses with my sweater/paper towel/oven mitt/whatever is around" life.
Promising review: "I never actually purchased microfiber cloths. I usually just used the ones that came with products I bought, but seriously the difference is unreal. The cloths are a comfortable size, and don't leave any fingerprint marks. Dust doesn't easily get stuck on it, and is very easy to clean. For the money they are totally worth it. I love them, and I won't go back to using the cheap microfiber cloths that I've experienced." –Christopher Garcia
Price: $5.99
17. A butterfly vibrator so you can experience the most joy only $8 can bring.
Promising review: "When you get a toy like this, you really don't expect much. I was pleasantly surprised, though. It has a LOT of give, so you can pretty much bend it however you want, to get to your spots. Even without insertion it works really well as just a vibrator. I've used it a couple times, and so far it hasn't completely drained the batteries, so it holds a pretty good charge from what I can gather. I do recommend lubrication of some kind though, as the material is a bit 'sticky' rather than a smooth silicone." –Jessica B.
Price: $8.06+ Colors: two
18. An electronics cleaning brush to clean the gross evidence of your last Netflix binge off your computer.
Promising review: "I am in love with this brush. I plan to order a couple more for work, as the keyboards get filthy there, and the canned air doesn't clean the sides of the keys. This little pen does. The brush seems to attract crumbs, (yes, I snack at my computer), as well as dust. I also use it to clean the fan on my computer cooler. The pointed end can get things that are too firmly attached for the brush." –Grace E. Ackerman
Price: $4.99
19. A 24-pack of pimple patches that may destroy every pimple that plans on plaguing you in 2018.
Bye pimples, bye!
Promising review: "These are great little patches for pimples, and they work well when used properly. They are basically a small patch version of hydrocolloid bandages – they suck up the gunk and keep bacteria out. They work effectively on open pimples (whiteheads that have been 'popped'), not cystic acne or closed comedones. If you have a whitehead, use a sterile needle and create a little hole in the whitehead, then apply one of these patches. Within a matter of hours it sucks up the pus without you having to apply any unnecessary pressure to your skin. I like to replace them when I see they have sucked up a lot of pus, but they can be kept on for up to 24 hours or so." –Laura
Read our full review here.
Price: $4.69
20. A cute lil' sink caddy you'll let your sponge live in, so they are out of the way when ~not~ doing dishes.
Not doing dishes is the best, amiright?
Promising review: "I love this sponge holder! My kitchen sink is in the middle of the kitchen island, so I didn't want to keep the sponge on the counter and create clutter. I've traditionally had really bad luck with the suction cup – it always falls in the sink. I don't ever have to worry about this falling down into the sink, which occasionally can get gross, so my sponges last longer. It also has plenty of holes, so the sponge airs out without getting musty. The color is just like the picture, and looks really cute in my kitchen – like a muted pistachio." –S D C
Price: $7.51+ Colors: four
21. A purpose-driven pad to help knock out the wildest, most busy weeks of the new year.
Get your life together for under $5, here we come.
Promising review: "Love this pad. It really helps keep me on track. No more missing appointments. Appointments are on phone and in Outlook, but this pad just stays on top of the computer as a constant reminder of the important things coming up. Great investment." –Hattie
Price: $4.62
22. A coin purse so adorable, every time you take change out of it, people might pay you for being too cute for this world.
23. A highly precious waterfall rinser you can use with your baby (or pupper) during bath time.
I can see the gram pics now.
Promising review: "Wish I would have had this with my oldest, could have saved lots of tears! We used just a regular old plastic cup with my daughter, and she always hated getting her hair washed because the water would go into her eyes and mouth. This product works perfectly to keep all the water off of my child's face, which has lead to a battle free bath time :-)." –Marie Dennis
Promising review: "Perfect for giving my dog a bath! You can tip their chin up and pour it without getting soap in their eyes. And it pours really gently for when you wash their face, amazing! No more lifting my dog up in the shower to rinse his belly off. A real game changer for bathing dogs." –Amanda
Price: $9.99
24. A mini first aid kit that'll ensure we all get some adulting done in 2018.
Every adult I know has one of these, time to join the club.
Promising review: "I carry this with me everywhere I go. It's identical in size to an Altoids mint tin, so it'll fit into any backpack, messenger bag, or purse really easily. It's not going to save a life in an emergency situation, but it's definitely a good thing to keep around for minor injuries, scrapes, scratches, cuts, stings, bites, etc." –garbot
Price: $6.99
25. A gorgeous set of gel pens I need riiiiiiight now, as does anyone who loves to write!
And for under $2, what sorcery is this?!?
Promising review: "I get compliments on these pens all the time. I received one of each color. They write beautifully, almost like black gel ink. Now, I will never forget my pen, and no one can ever steal it :)." –Leah
Price: $3.54 for a four-pack, shipping included.
26. A 24-pack of travel toothbrushes perfect for keeping your teeth clean when you're fulfilling your "travel more" resolution.
Promising review: "Colgate Wisps are my new FAVORITE thing. I keep them in my purse, my car, my book-bag – everywhere! I got tired of lugging around my toothbrush in my purse, so Colgate Wisps were the answer to my problem. They give the same fresh feeling as brushing your teeth! I love using one of the Colgate Wisps after I eat when I go out to eat for lunch or dinner. I can't imagine life without them now. They have become an essential item to my daily life." –Sam Reads
Price: $4.75
27. A gift wrap organizer that looks like it can eliminate the chaos of storing wrapping paper prettttty easily.
I can't be the only one who grew up with the gifting cabinet from hell?
Promising review: "This worked out so well for our after-Christmas cabinet cleaning project. There was enough room for leftover Christmas wrap, and birthday wrap too. It has a zippered top on the round end, and a carrying handle to easily remove from a cabinet – or to easily remove a roll when needed. You can also store those small tabletop holiday trees in here. I'm buying a couple more for gifts, definitely recommend." –Amazon Customer
Price: $6.99
28. A pair of no-tie elastic shoelaces you'll try, and decide all *normal* shoelaces are inferior AF.
The future is here.
Promising review: "I love these laces! I have multiple 'systems' in different colors on a good amount of my shoes, and not just on athletic/running shoes. They're fantastic for airport security, or if you're just too lazy/busy to tie your shoes. Once you get them fitting how you want, you'll never have to worry about them again. I will say that getting them just right is a bit tedious, because you will want them fitting perfectly before you do any trimming to size. Once you cut the laces down, you will not be able to re-lace your shoes with those laces – you'll be cutting off the plastic piece that makes that possible. So, take your time. I recommend lacing them with your foot in the shoe (with socks), then stand up and walk around a bit to see if they're too loose or too snug. My feet swell a bit with a lot of activity, so I don't have mine super-snug. If you're worried about adjustment later, just don't cut them too short. I have these on a couple pairs of PF Flyers, a couple pairs of Chuck Taylors, a couple Adidas running shoes, and a pair of Nike Frees." –Jer L.
Price: $9.99 Colors: 40+
29. A headphone organizer so you never have to be the person untangling headphones from the cat/scarf/charger again.
Promising review: "No more tangled headphone cables! I bought a pair for my desk at home, and I'm purchasing another pair for my office. I love how neat and untangled my earbud cords are when using this organizer. It's leather, which I'm sure will last many, many years for such a great price. Strongly recommend." –Jane M
Price: $8
30. A 60-pack of Color Bath Dropz to encourage the littlest bather into the tub with no problem.
31. A closet organizer I must order three of, as will anyone who needs to organize their wardrobe.
Promising review: "I have several scarves and up until I found this product, I kept them folded and stacked in my closet. They took up a lot of space and tended to unfold if they were jostled in any way. This drove me crazy! In an effort to maximize space and keep my scarves organized, I ordered this on a whim. It's a super simple product, but it does it's job nicely and is worth the price for the extra space it frees up in my cramped closet. You can also hang belts (or even ties) on this, if you don't have as many scarves as there are slots." –Jennifer L. Allen
Price: $6.86
32. An eight ounce pack of water beads for indulging the home decor or sensory play enthusiast.
Promising review: "1/2 a teaspoon of the dried beads made 103 marble size beads once fully hydrated, in about three hours. They were very sturdy the first day, and bounced quite a few times if dropped. On the third day they were still full size, but had become more fragile and would split if dropped. Most could still be handled gently, but some broke even with gentle play. The dried colors are not a good reflection of what the finished product looks like. The beads I thought would be black were actually a pale blue once hydrated, and the deep red became a pale pink." –Etznab
Price: $6.99
33. A fill-in the blank activity book worthy of all the sisterly/bestie love in your heart.
Promising review: "I bought this for my best friend's birthday, and she said it was one of the best gifts she ever received. Be prepared to put some work into this, but fun work. We all have those inside jokes and funny memories with our best friends, and throughout this book you can relive them all. I wrote all 50 of the fill-ins, and then took my time to think of what I wanted to say and be sure not to repeat myself. I saw another reviewer suggest to do it on a word doc – which would be faster. Any best friend will truly appreciate the time, effort, and memories! Some sample statements are: You at the best at (blank); if you were a junk food, you would be (blank). Just fill in the blanks, and you have the best gift!" –SI mom
What I Love About Us, What I Love About You, What I Love About You Sis, You're My Hero, and Why You're My Bestie fill-in options are all $10 or under.
Price: $6.93+
34. A dead sea mud mask that'll give you a spa-level facial experience for under $6.
Promising review: "My experience with the Art Naturals Dead Sea Mask was nothing short of amazing. The mask was cool on my face, and didn't tingle or burn, or cause any itching. I set a timer for 15 minutes and then began the removal process. Typically, I would just use warm water to remove the mask, but with the dead sea mask, the instructions actually state to remove the mask by massaging the face in circular motions. The mask began to fall off, exfoliating the skin during the process. This process can create quite the mess in the sink! I removed as much of the mask as I could and then used warm water to remove the remaining mask around my eyebrows and hairline. I couldn't believe how great my skin felt! I could tell the first layer of dead, dull skin had been removed. My face was soft and smooth to the touch. My skin had a nice glow. The next day a few blackheads and zits appeared, but that's a good thing. This was acne that was trapped below the surface. Now that it had surfaced, I was able to treat it on a topical level. This product feels like a spa treatment without the expensive high price!" –Brandice Rivera
Price: $5.99
35. A miniature statue of a dragon playing with a ladybug. It just might be the cutest thing you've ever seen.
Put this babe in your garden or on your desk 😍.
Promising review: "This little guy is as cute as can be. He is very little, which suited my purpose to a T. He is well-done, but delicate – which I expected. Not for a child, but an excellent addition to a fairy village." –Cathy Elliott
Price: $7.90
36. And a set of four rollerball pens *purfect* for anyone wanting to maximize the amount of adorable in their life in 2018.
Promising review: "Seriously too cute to not share. I purchased the first set for myself. My order arrived in great condition, with all eight pens working perfectly. I love writing with these! The colors are pink, white, green, and beige with cats making different cute expressions. All pens have black ink, and a thin ball point. This item has become a go-to gift to give to most of my friends, and seems to work well for all occasions. You can't ever have too many pens that write well, right? :)." –Pink Outpost
Price: $8.99
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