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Make cooking vegetables simpler buy getting a steamer basket! [The Lotus™ Plus](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Joseph-Lotus-Steamer-Plus-Green/dp/B00DG0584E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1514989956&refinements=p_n_material_browse%3A381010011&s=kitchen&sr=1-1) retains all the good nutrients you need when cooking your veggies. Plus, it has self-adjusting sides, which means it fits every pan. See more healthy eating products [here](https://www.buzzfeed.com/carolinekee/healthy-eating-gadgets-ftw), or get even more inspired by these posts:
\- [17 Great Apps For Anyone Trying to Eat Healthier](https://www.buzzfeed.com/michelleno/apps-that-make-it-easy-to-eat-healthy?utm_term=.amY9d8qooq#.eoodX5YMMY)
\- [20 Cheat Sheets For When You're Trying To Eat A Little Healthier](https://www.buzzfeed.com/sallytamarkin/cheat-sheets-for-eating-healthier?utm_term=.reMB9kegge#.jp4D4vn33n)

Try a folding steamer basket

There are plenty of things we _think_ we need before working out. Good trainers? Sure! A snazzy new smart watch? That would be great! But if you don't want to spend a ton and want to start straightaway, why not try a [weighted skipping rope](https://www.amazon.co.uk/PowerSkip-Jump-Rope-Skipping-Weighted/dp/B01EO65C9Y/ref=br_lf_m_hgerr9ezpc5vfs7_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&s=sports)? Take a look at some more suggestions [here](https://www.buzzfeed.com/jeffbarron/inexpensive-fitness-products-people-actually-swear-by?utm_term=.yqa4dK9xx9#.tgWwPWEKKE), or have a peek at these posts:
\- [35 Things That Just May Help You Go To The Gym In 2018](https://www.buzzfeed.com/francinehendrickson/things-that-just-may-help-you-go-to-the-gym-in-2018?utm_term=.mi1ZE4KaaK#.bgGMjzGkkG)
\- [15 Real People On What They Did To Start Liking Exercise](https://www.buzzfeed.com/sallytamarkin/how-to-actually-start-to-llke-exercise-this-year?utm_term=.dkDqdZa22a#.fhYVoM8XX8)

Try a weighted jump rope

If you've been feeling demotivated about cooking or if you simply can't be arsed, this is a lazy cook's must-have. The [Tower Health 6-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tower-T16004-Express-Electric-Pressure/dp/B00P6IHLUS) can cook a variety of meals, and also serves as a rice cooker, steamer, stew pot or saute pan. See more essential products [here](https://www.buzzfeed.com/morgansteffes/cooking-products-on-sale-on-amazon-right-now-for-people?utm_term=.birqM8dEEd#.im6GYePxxP), or take a look at these posts for more cooking inspiration:
\- [42 Kitchen Products That Will Up Your Cooking Game In 2018](https://www.buzzfeed.com/adamdavis/kitchen-products-to-become-a-better-chef?utm_term=.bnWZ7M9ww9#.qnzYObG77G)
\- [31 Delicious Things To Cook In January](https://www.buzzfeed.com/marietelling/31-delicious-things-to-cook-in-january?utm_term=.hgyyDqbYYb#.wxE25VMggM)

Invest in an electric pressure cooker

If you're looking to get more adventurous with your makeup, particularly your eye makeup, invest in some shadow shields to prevent smudges and streaks. Take a look at some other products here for more makeup inspo:
\- [24 Beauty Products That’ll Make Your Face Say “Thank You”](https://www.buzzfeed.com/sarahhan/makeup-products-thatll-make-your-face-say-thank-you?utm_term=.oy5P9kXQQX#.lteMajOnnO)
\- [17 Things Everyone Who Is Bad At Makeup Needs To Own](https://www.buzzfeed.com/sallykaplan/precision-beauty-products-any-makeup-perfectionist-needs?utm_term=.ssWp70QZZQ#.xrb569RLLR)

Try a shadow shield

Okay, so you've failed almost every Good Reads challenge and you're getting to the point where you may have to admit you're not THAT much of a reader. Ease yourself in by starting with a shorter book, like Gillian Flynn's 64-page _[The Grownup](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Grownup-Story-Author-Gone-Girl/dp/0804188971)_. Other recommendations for shorter books can be found [here](https://www.buzzfeed.com/jasminnahar/short-books?utm_term=.jgjlkPAqqA#.fw1dnLo55o), or you can look at some other posts to help you read more:
\- [31 Books You Won't Be Able To Stop Thinking About](https://www.buzzfeed.com/lincolnthompson/31-books-you-wont-be-able-to-stop-thinking-about?utm_term=.wu9n0ygoog#.ji9O2p1zz1)
\- [Pick A TV Show And We'll Tell You Which Book To Read Next](https://www.buzzfeed.com/jasminnahar/pick-a-tv-show-and-well-tell-you-which-book-you-should?utm_term=.nd6BJ8lbbl#.ga2ARwylly)

Start with a short book like "The Grownup" by Gillian Flynn

If you're anything like me (a person with a trillion shoes under their bed), and you can't seem to find enough space to store your shoes, consider buying a [Shoe Slotz Space Saver](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shoe-Slotz-Space-Saver-piece/dp/B01BFC7RWU). You can stack shoes on top of each other and make room for even more shoes. Get more organisation help [here](https://www.buzzfeed.com/bekoconnell/organization-can-be-exciting?utm_term=.wfQ0qQlaal#.ryy4BpL22L), or check out these other posts:
\- [17 Foolproof Ways To Be More Organised In 2018](https://www.buzzfeed.com/jemimaskelley/organisation-goals?utm_term=.xh5z0mn77n#.dhDqrNMVVM)
\- [If These 31 Products Don't Help You Stay Organized, Nothing Will](https://www.buzzfeed.com/maitlandquitmeyer/products-that-are-organized-so-you-dont-have-to-be?utm_term=.ovBaDl5775#.jrKD7Xlyyl)

Save space with a shoe organiser

Described as "a mini spa break from your every day life", this DIY relaxation kit is a great way to indulge in some me-time. The kit includes Bokek Dead Sea Salt, a candle, anti-anxiety perfume, and sleep aid massage oil. Get the Stress Box [here](https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/233944726/featured-on-buzzfeed-stress-box-a-mini?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_query=anxiety+candle&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ref=sr_gallery_8), or take a look at some other posts that could help you relax:
\- [28 Useful Products For Anyone Who Gets Stressed Out Super Easily](https://www.buzzfeed.com/bekoconnell/things-for-anyone-who-gets-stressed-out-super-easily?utm_term=.dn1NBeE22E#.ktJG7E2kk2)
\- [19 Tiny Self-Care Tips To Try Out](https://www.buzzfeed.com/ailbhemalone/tiny-self-care-tips-to-try-out?utm_term=.ahJ23vBooB#.teQ5ezr00r)

Try a stress box

Available on [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/plant-nanny-water-reminder-with-cute-plants/id590216134?mt=8) and [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?hl=en_GB&id=com.fourdesire.plantnanny), Plant Nanny is an app that reminds you to drink water throughout the day by giving you a plant, which you can water ~by watering yourself~. Keep the plant alive by keeping yourself hydrated! See other ways to stay hydrated in these posts:
\- [25 Things That’ll Help You Drink More Water In 2018](https://www.buzzfeed.com/yiyang/things-thatll-help-you-drink-more-water-in-2018?utm_term=.ryy4BpL22L#.qiNMDnpLLp)
\- [13 Easy Ways To Drink More Water Every Day](https://www.buzzfeed.com/melissaharrison/how-to-drink-more-water?utm_term=.tyjWXYoxxo#.fsO3ov4994)

Download "Plant Nanny"

If you're having trouble sleeping, perhaps a little aromatherapy might do the trick. The calming mix of lavender and camomile in [This Works' Deep Sleep Pillow Spray](http://www.thisworks.com/deep-sleep-pillow-spray.html#sthash.zC8K5YtE.dpbs) are supposed to aid rest and reduce sleep anxiety. Check out some other ways to have a better sleep in these posts:
\- [20 Products That'll Help You Sleep Like Never Before](https://www.buzzfeed.com/jeffbarron/things-to-help-you-have-the-best-sleep-of-your-life?utm_term=.bb8vJMreer#.baG1rO0880)
\- [I Tried A Bunch Of Products To Help Me Sleep Better And Here's What Happened](https://www.buzzfeed.com/jasminnahar/i-tried-products-to-help-me-sleep-better-and-he?utm_term=.gt117N8xx8#.mv5lVPozzo)

Invest in a deep sleep pillow spray

If you're not a morning person, but you _need_ to be, try the [IREALIST Sunrise Simulation Wake-Up Light](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B074162SZ1?ascsubtag=4673516%2C2%2C19%2Cmobile_web%2C0%2C0&tag=buzz0c-21). The alarm clock comes with six natural sounds, a sunrise and sunset simulation, and can act as an atmosphere lamp with 7 different colours. Check out some more ways to wake up earlier [here](https://www.buzzfeed.com/emmacooke24/ways-for-night-people-to-get-through-the-morning?utm_term=.osZZRrvDDv#.rp0qnaO22O), or have a look at these posts:
\- [These 5 Tips Might Make Your Mornings A Little Easier](https://www.buzzfeed.com/emilyshwake/wake-the-fuck-up-already?utm_term=.wd4L7QAllA#.xgp0kNx88x)
\- [17 Impossibly Easy Tricks For Getting Your Ass Up In The Morning](https://www.buzzfeed.com/norawhelan/wake-up-right?utm_term=.ktJG7E2kk2#.hpRMn1xQQx)

Invest in a Sunrise Simulating Alarm Clock

The key to keeping your food [fresh for five times longer](http://www.foodsaver.co.uk/vacuum-sealers/shop-vacuum-sealers/), and hopefully putting an end to wasted groceries! This will save you money in the long run, but it's not cheap, so if you're looking for cheaper ways to save money, have a look at these posts:
\- [18 Ways To Save A Bunch Of Cash Without Even Trying](https://www.buzzfeed.com/juliegerstein/18-easy-ways-to-save-a-buttload-of-money-this-year?utm_term=.vj5y0GNmmN#.uxgVQL5ll5)
\- [17 Small Shopping Habits To Pick Up That'll Save You Money](https://www.buzzfeed.com/christinalan/shop-more-spend-less?utm_term=.dapqnPb55b#.hila8eP22P)

Invest in a FoodSaver

If you've got your travel hat on, the first thing you need is an efficient way to pack. [Packing cubes](https://www.amazon.co.uk/eBags-Packing-Cubes-3pc-Set/dp/B004YLIS9Q) will help organise your suitcase, keep everything in its right place, and make things way easier to find if you ever need to delve in for an item. You can get some other recommended travel products [here](https://www.buzzfeed.com/jeffbarron/incredibly-useful-products-that-all-travelers-should-own?utm_term=.pr3NvGLbbL#.aq1g1JMkkM), or you can check out these other posts:
\- [33 Genius Travel Accessories You Didn't Know You Needed](https://www.buzzfeed.com/nicolenguyen/so-fly-so-fly-so-high-so-high?utm_term=.gpmLdPD00D#.rxlM63ERRE)
\- [35 Gifts For People Who Love To Travel](https://www.buzzfeed.com/elenamgarcia/gifts-for-people-who-love-to-travel?utm_term=.ayvqKVzDDz#.wpddwaMLLM)

Get some packing cubes

This isn't necessarily a _product_, but it is an in-depth [post](https://www.buzzfeed.com/hnigatu/a-beginners-guide-to-starting-therapy?utm_term=.xypJkVBPPB#.lq3GBNmQQm) that talks about the ins and outs of starting therapy, from finding a therapist to the different kinds of therapy available. Other great resources can be found here:
\- [17 Things Therapists Want You To Know Before Your First Session](https://www.buzzfeed.com/annaborges/how-does-that-make-you-feel?utm_term=.rcl873ZNNZ#.jf7O43ajja)
\- [26 Tips That Will Make Finding A Therapist Less Miserable](https://www.buzzfeed.com/annaborges/your-dream-therapist-is-waiting?utm_term=.tvjV1oZddZ#.dpp4wMd77d)

Check out this Beginner's Guide To Starting Therapy.

If you're just getting started in the world of sewing and you're by no means a pro, invest in a simple but affordable [sewing machine](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brother-AE1700-Sewing-Machine-Instructional/dp/B00A4ARE5K/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1514998762&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_browse-bin%3A2183360031&s=kitchen&sr=1-2). This one by Brother comes with an instructional DVD and a 17-stitch pattern, but you can shop around for others that will do the job just find. If sewing isn't something you want to take up, have a look at these posts to help spice up your wardrobe:
\- [29 Very Specific And Actually Practical Tips For Shopping For Vintage Clothes](https://www.buzzfeed.com/natalyalobanova/very-specific-tips-for-becoming-a-total-vintage-shopping?utm_term=.xx3M2OPggP#.qxNBE2ZLLZ)
\- [46 Ways To Make Wearing Clothes So Much Better](https://www.buzzfeed.com/elenamgarcia/products-thatll-solve-all-your-clothing-problems?utm_term=.oaB2DLzEEz#.tjjy7mlZZl)

Invest in a sewing machine

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