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1. A water bottle cup holder adapter that'll enlarge your car's cup holder so your 40-ounce bottle can ride securely alongside you, 'cause nothing ruins a car ride faster than when your emotional support drink won't fit.
Its adjustable base extends to fit the size of your current cup holder, and then has another base on top for your drink to fit into. It fits 32-ounce and 40-ounce bottles.
I've been wanting one of these for a while, and finally, after one too many times trying to balance my coffee on top of the cup holder...and then on top of my dashboard...only for it to fall pitifully to the ground, I bit the bullet. It's been worth every penny. My mug is secure, safe, and easily in arms reach, and it even has a little opening for my mug's handle. I love this thing, and I'm already budgeting for another one so my coffee and water can ride side-by-side.
Promising review: "I bought this for my boyfriend who has a 40-ounce HydroFlask that doesn’t fit his cup holder, so it just rolls around his floorboards and he usually forgets it in the car. This is such an intelligent design, well-crafted and thoughtful. The twist-to-adjust base is genius. It also has a notch for cups with handles. Amazingly well thought out. It fits perfectly, it’s sturdy, and I couldn’t be happier about my purchase. Definitely worth it and solves the issue with a perfect design." —Sharon
Swigzy is a small business that makes expandable cup holder adaptors for your car.
Get it from Amazon for $26.99 (available in two colors).
2. A sturdy, lightweight eight-compartment pill organizer for consolidating your prescriptions and just-in-case medicines to keep in your bag, so if you get a surprise headache or forget to take your morning medication, you'll be covered.
You can also use them for packing jewelry, hair ties, earbuds, and more.
I swear by these pill cases for keeping my meds secure while on the go. The cases are sturdy and, for pill holders, surprisingly fashionable — their discreet, minimalist design makes me feel confident carrying them around without feeling self conscious. Each compartment holds a *lot* of pills, so I feel prepared for basically anything with this in my bag. One of my best purchases this year.
Promising review: "I love, love, love, this little pill holder! It’s a great size, super discreet, and holds a lot! I have one in my purse with things like Tums, Advil, Tylenol, etc. and one on my nightstand with my daily meds. You could also use these for traveling with jewelry or other little things. I would definitely recommend these! They’re super convenient, easy to use/clean, and it’s great that they come with three in a pack!" —Olyvia Repyneck
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $8.99. (PS: If you only need one pill organizer, this is a great option.)
3. A ChomChom pet hair remover that'll get rid of the pet hair coating your house so effectively, you'll immediately understand why it has over 100,000 5-star ratings. It requires *no* sticky papers and collects all the hair in a chamber for you to easily dump out once you're done, so it's easier on your wallet and better for the environment.
Promising review: "I am allergic to cats so here I am with two cats who shed a ton. Their hair is covering all the furniture. I have special pet covers on my bed to protect my comforter but I hate having to sleep under it since my cats sleep on my bed. I have tried so many cat hair remover brushes, gloves, sponges that never worked. I was ready to shave the cats and call it a day. Then along comes the ChomChom brush. It not only has the lint roller but a bar that collects the hair. I love the little hairball container of the roller so I don't have to spend time cleaning off the lint brush. I can't believe this product works! I have an off-white couch and I didn't realize how much hair there was. After I used it, my couch looked lighter in color. I got my comforter cleaned off in minutes. It's a simple and inexpensive way to cure your pet hair woes." —Dondi
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
Check out my ChomChom hair remover deep dive for more deets!
4. A pack of 40 acne patches to easily treat and heal blemishes using hydrocolloid *plus* tea tree oil and calendula to soothe irritated skin and reduce redness. They're extra thin without sacrificing any effectiveness, so you can confidently pop them on for work, school, and more and let them get to work.
I recently tried Avarelle pimple patches, because *yes* I love a good hydrocolloid patch like little else. I wasn't sure whether these would be any different from the patches I already had from another brand, but I was so wrong. The Avarelle patches drew out gunk more effectively from my blemishes and gently sped up the healing process (I think because of the calendula, tea tree, and cica). My sensitive, reactive skin loves this stuff. I also could tell immediately that the patches were in fact thinner and more transparent than others I've had, which especially given how well they work is quite a feat. Will be a repurchase for me for sure.
Promising review: "YES! TikTok made me buy them and they 100% do what they should. I just pop them on before bed and by morning the blemish is ready to go. Will be ordering more" —Sky k.
Avarelle is a small business that aims to make the best skincare that's also honest and affordable. All their products are vegan and cruelty-free!
Get a 40-pack of the small patches from Amazon for $8.49+ (also available in a pack of 80).
5. A 3-in-1 foldable magnetic wireless charger for simple and organized charging at home. It has a spot for your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch to charge all at the same time, and when you're done, you can just fold it back up into a neat little square.
Check out a TikTok of the foldable 3-in-1 charger in action.
Promising review: "This is a MUST-HAVE!! I love this charging station — it literally is the best! I use it every day at home and bring it with me when I travel. It's super functional and space friendly. I love how you can feel the magnetic connections to confirm that your device is attached and charging. I appreciate how you can fold it into a triangle to allow your phone to charge while you watch your favorite show too." —Shawna Heck
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in nine colors).
6. An adhesive garbage guard to get rid of the flies and maggots circling your outdoor garbage can. Stick this inside your bin, and it'll release an odorless vapor that'll kill insects for up to four months.
This product is designed for use in outdoor or garage trash bins and dumpsters. Do not use in areas where people or pets will be for an extended period of time.
Promising review: "It’s what everyone says; perfect. I live on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi — hot, humid, and plenty of moisture in the air. My garage, where my trash cans are kept, opens to a large wooded area. Lots of flies. Regardless of washing them out weekly, using bags with ties, or making sure to rinse meat packages and such, my trash cans were fly heaven and laden with maggots around trash time. Well, I stuck these where everyone said to, underneath the lid. In less than TWO days there were no flies or maggots. NONE!! Now, you might open the lid and have one flying around, but he won’t last long. Seriously, this stuff works better than described." —ztennyson
Get it from Amazon for $9.84.
7. An adjustable "sport-brella" designed with SPF 50+ (!) and a universal clamp to attach to any chair or outdoor table you like for instant shade and sun protection. 💪 If you work from home, this'll help you actually be able to see your screen outside, so you can happily type away in the sunshine.
Psst — a lot of reviewers swear by this for easy hands-free shade solutions for strollers and wheelchairs as well!
Promising review: "I originally bought this about three years ago and my husband used it and liked it so much recently that he bought an additional one. It is easy to maneuver and angle to block the sun, but non-intrusive. It is easy to fold and replace in the carrying case. It is worth every penny." —Sara B.
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in two sizes and nine colors).
8. Game-changing Miracle-Gro food spikes reviewers swear work miracles to keep plants alive no matter what your level of green thumb is. They're filled with micronutrients to fertilize and feed plants for 30–60 days!
Promising review: "I am not a gardener and don't have a lot of luck with plants. That said, these spikes are amazing. You can see the difference in weeks. This is the best indoor plant product I have ever used, mainly because it is so darn easy. I definitely recommend these plant spikes." —V. Kline
Get a set of 48 from Amazon for $5.69.
9. The cult-famous Essence Lash Princess mascara that gives truly dramatic length without clumping or flaking. It's cruelty-free, has over *200,000* 5-star ratings, and is less than $5. Makeup artists only ask that you keep this holy grail find on the DL.
Promising review: "I am a makeup artist. This mascara outperforms nearly every other mascara I have used, and I am 55 and have purchased and used an innumerable amount of drugstore and specialty mascaras. All the higher priced ones are SUPPOSED to do what this very quiet, low marketed very black mascara does; coats every lash, thickens, and lengthens every time and for this price?!?! Sssshhh, don't tell anyone, lol." —Laura Price
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
And check out our full Essence Lash Princess Mascara review for more details.
10. An Apple AirTag tracker tile you can attach to your wallet, keys, car, purse, and pets so you can track their location in the encrypted Find My app if they're ever lost. And when an item's misplaced, the app will make the attached AirTag beep until it's found. Crises adverted forever.
Promising review: "We have had our vehicles stolen a couple of times from our apartment building. Woke up one day to go to work, and the truck and trailer were gone. Called the cops who couldn’t do much at the time. We hopped in our family vehicle and followed where the AirTag said it was located. After about an hour, we tracked down and recovered all our stuff. We would have never found anything without these." —Kimberly Bishop
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $89.99.
11. An ingenious pair of gardening gloves with claws at the end to make digging into soil approximately (*checks calculator*) 1,000 times easier than using your bare hands or regular gloves.
Plus, reviewers say these gloves actually prevent dirt from getting under their fingernails.
Promising reviews: "I laughed when I first saw the picture of this item. I thought, well if they don’t work I’ll use them for a costume. But they are amazing at pulling weeds. I use mine for those pesky weeds in the rocks. One pull and you get root and all." —cynthia Williams
"I was skeptical about how well these are made. I stand corrected. These are well made and will stand up to years of gardening fun. Besides, even if you never actually dig any dirt with them, they are well worth the exclamations of 'what the heck are THOSE?' from everyone.'" —Regmanabq
Get it from Amazon for $7.95+ (available in two colors and as a pack of two).
12. A set of nonstick, heat-safe sheet pan divider trays so you can cook your ingredients separately. This way, when your salmon needs to come out of the oven before your veggies, you can just remove that tray and leave the rest inside until they're ready.
They're also dishwasher-safe!
Check out a TikTok of the nonstick sheet pan dividers in action.
Promising review: "Brilliant. 100000% recommend them! It lets me separate veggies by how long they take to cook so they are all ready at the same time and nothing is over/undercooked. I love these cheat sheets. They are a great tool for my kitchen." —yule
Prepd is a small biz whose products make cooking easier and more fun.
Get a set of four from Amazon for $29.99 (lids also available separately).
13. A cult-fave Denman hairbrush with evenly spaced bristles to define and shape curls so you won't have to spend an hour plopping and scrunching — all for your curls to still look flat and misshapen. It'll also spare your arm from getting sore while styling, which is forever a win.
I finally treated myself to a Denman brush over the holidays, mainly because I'd finally had enough of trying different "Curly Girl Method" styling strategies that my low-porosity, dense 2c–3a hair would simply laugh at and instead dry into a ball of frizz. The first time I used the Denman, I remember distinctly thinking, "Oh, this is what all the hype's about." It easily defined my curls with its spaced-out bristles, accentuating the spirals and making them pop. It's not a detangler, so you'll still want a regular comb or brush to detangle post-shower, but it's the best low-key styling step possible, IMO.
Promising review: "In my younger teen years I had CURLY hair, but as I hit my 20s and started highlighting my hair, somewhere along the way the curls became a very limp wavy frizz. Thanks to TikTok I thought I should give this a try to retrain my curls. And while I’m only a month or so in, this brush definitely puts a clean spiral wave back into my hair making it more shapely than the alternative frizz I had grown accustomed to." —The Belfis
Get it from Amazon for $19.40+ (available in three sizes and eleven color sets).
14. A shaved ice machine to pump out hot weather snow cones ON DEMAND, just like your childhood self always dreamed of. Reviewers recommend flavoring your cones with everything from syrup and soda to hot sauce and frozen drink mixes — frozen margs, anyone??
Just be warned that you may become the most popular person in the neighborhood once word gets out.
Promising review: "When I bought it, I only hoped it would make the shaved ice I love without crunchy bits in it. I did not expect it to do so, but bought it anyhow for at least small ice. It turns out, it really does make great shaved ice that is not crunchy. The ice is delightfully like snow. I have started making 'snacks' of shaved ice with it and freezing a second bowl of it for later. Each little round block of ice makes about two bowls full of light, fluffy shaved ice. I have been eating the ice plain, because I just like plain ice most of the time, but I plan to go add some of the flavorings to my cart soon to try those out too. I love this little machine." —Brandywine
You can try a sampler of shaved ice syrup flavors also available on Amazon!
Get it from Amazon for $49.99.
15. A unique Uproot hair removal broom with a metal rake-like edge to remove the deeply rooted pet hair from your carpet and other large surface areas that are too ingrained for your vacuum to reach.
It's handle adjusts up to 60" high so you can customize it to you.
I live in a carpeted home with two *gorgeous* cats, but between them and my own hair, our carpets were starting to look pretty dingy. Our vacuum was helping do some damage control, but I was worried the carpet might have hair trapped deep down in its fibers. Bad news first: I was right, but the good news was that one round with this rake-like broom, and the carpets look practically new again. It brought up multiple fists-worth of hair, dust, and debris — so much hair that tbh it was a little shocking lol. It did take a little elbow grease and felt like a bit of an arm workout, but I didn't really mind since the results were such a relief (and I've been wanting to exercise a little more anyway). I'm so happy I invested in this, and it's worth the money for anyone with carpets who's ready for a deep cleaning solution that isn't just slapping a bandage on the problem.
Promising review: "I don't typically write product reviews, but I felt compelled to sing the praises of this one, because WOW did it make a huge difference! I have three dogs and three cats, so as you can imagine, things get a little hairy. After using it once, my carpets look brand new. I was astonished by how much hair came out of the carpets, since we vacuum every day and even have a Roomba. But this gets down where the vacuums can't reach." —Leslie
Get it from Amazon for $59.99.
16. A set of reusable "water balloons" to give you the best of both worlds during a water balloon fight. They're made with extra absorbent material so you'll still get that classic SPLASH! effect when you throw them, but since they're not made of plastic they won't sting your opponent or damage the environment. Pain-free, eco-friendly fun? I'm in.
Promising review: "Purchased these for a 9-year-old's birthday party with 20+ kids. The day was 101 degrees! We filled some tote boxes around the yard with water and these were a BIG HIT. Kids 3-years-old to 12-years-old played together and everyone had so much fun. No mess to clean up and these can be used again and again. The kids would throw them and another one would quickly grab it and soak again. So much fun." —BGriffiths
Get a set of 56 from Amazon for $21.99.
17. A handmade one-of-a-kind hand-warming mug that's about to be your new fave morning mug. It sports an ergonomic pocket for you to slip your chilly lil' fingers into. (And it comes in versions for righties and lefties!)
Promising review: "This is like sending your friend a hug every time they use it. I bought this to replace wifey's favorite mug that broke. It's just right. It feels so good when you hold it. The colors are warm and shade beautifully into each other, giving a pleasing subtle grading effect. Washing it is a bit weird, as the cup is also shaped differently inside, but it's easy to wash up since there are no hidden areas. This is her new favorite mug, hit it out of the park with its beautiful design. Bit pricey, but y'know, when it's perfect you accept that." —kevin
Clay in Motion is a family-run pottery studio based in Oregon. Since 1981, Bob and Corina Neher have been throwing, firing, and glazing functional pieces.
Get it from Amazon for $33.94 (available in 16 colors and in a left-handed style).
18. A heated eye massage, which will relax you so completely that you might fall asleep before it's done (like I have countless times). Its combination of heat and gentle massage helps soothe stress, headaches, eye strain, and even insomnia. I literally never shut up about how much I love this thing (sorry, not sorry), but I truly believe this gadget improves my quality of life.
It sports five different massage settings, a 15-minute timer, and Bluetooth capabilities.
I bought this two years ago to help with dry eyes and migraines, and it is one of my favorite purchases maybe of all time. It has helped me with my eyes and my headaches, but also with so much more — it helps me relax when I'm stressed or anxious, and puts me to sleep like a baby. I make sure I have this with me if I'm sleeping away from my apartment because I love it so much. It's also easy to clean with an alcohol wipe, or even with face wash. I was initially hesitant to buy this because it seemed a little pricey, but I'm SO happy I did. At this point, I think it's worth way more than I paid for it, if only because I literally don't know what I'd do without it. BTW, it does play automatic music when you begin the massage, but it's easy to turn off if you prefer (I always skip the music).
Get it from Amazon for $69.99 (available in three colors).
19. A bestselling curved ice cream scoop that cuts through ice cream so easily, ice cream lovers won't believe their eyes. No more microwaving your ice cream so you can actually scoop it: This'll work even when your pint's fresh out of the freezer.
Promising review: "I think I just found the best ice cream scoop ever! I was very surprised when I took it out of the box because it has some weight to it, so I knew right away that it would not break easily. It scoops ice cream beautifully and is dishwasher safe. I am so glad TikTok made me buy this!" —Ashley
Get it from Amazon for $11.97+ (available in 14 colors and a two-pack).
20. A mug warmer so you can take your leeeeisurely time drinking your bev of choice while it stays the perfect drinking temperature throughout the whole day. You'll never have to drink lukewarm bean water again.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes has this and loves it: "After seeing this coffee warmer all over BuzzFeed Shopping, I finally decided to buy one for myself. Based on all the reviews, I was pretty confident I'd soon be kicking myself for not getting it sooner, and that proved to be true: This thing not only looks good, but works great for keeping my coffee warm all day long (because yes, I'm one of those people who'll sip on coffee until 5 p.m., all right!!). I was kind of worried it'd be too small for some of my larger mugs, but the center plate is bigger than expected and accommodated every mug in my (very eclectic) collection perfectly. I can confirm that flat-bottomed mugs are the best option for using with this warmer as they do stay hotter, but it still keeps my concave-bottom mugs warm enough for my taste. Also, I looove how sleek the white version looks on my white desk, and the auto-shutoff function is a nice safety feature as an absent-minded person."
Get it from Amazon for $21.79+ (available in eight styles).
21. Some rolled hair ties that'll redefine your expectations for tying your locks back. Inspired by ballerina 'dos, these aren't your run-of-the-mill elastics — they're the softest hairbands I've ever encountered, ensuring your strands won't break or frizz in their care. Plus, they keep your hair securely in place without hurting your head or scalp. TL;DR: these are MVP hairbands.
The set comes with dusty rose, burgundy, navy, light blue, and cream colored hairbands.
All I can say is that these hair ties wildly exceeded my expectations, and I haven't touched any of my other hairbands or scrunchies since. They hold my thick curls securely without pulling on my scalp and causing me headaches like countless other elastics have, and they're so soft and smooth that they actually keep my frizz at bay. I've noticed I've had less breakage since I started using these, too. These are the ones you should get, folks.
The Hair Edit is a small biz that curates quality hair products and accessories to elevate your look effortlessly.
Get a set of 10 from Amazon, Ulta, or The Hair Edit for $7.99.
22. A robotic vacuum with nearly 45,000 5-star ratings to handle one of your least favorite tasks — and you can just lay on the couch (or do literally anything else but vacuum) while it's working.
It comes with a remote you can use to control it as it works.
Promising review: "He is my natural-born son and I would cry hot tears of sorrow if anything were to ever happen to him. Ok, so histrionics aside, I really really love this guy. This has been one of the best purchases I have made this year (if not ever) and I truly do think of it as an investment in myself and my mental health. I am lazy and hate vacuuming. But this guy? This little guy will just lightly whizz around the house over and over again, sometimes lightly bumping into things, sometimes jetting off into another room...just slowly but surely gathering up all the random dust, hair and other detritus that you don't even know about and might not be able to get to with a traditional vacuum. My life is so much more at ease knowing I can clean without lifting so much as a finger." —Jules
Get it from Amazon for $139.78.
23. A decluttering food wrap organizer with a cutting mechanism so you don't have to struggle with dispensing your various foils and rolls anymore, wasting a bunch of product in the process.
As usual with things that would make my life easier that I've refused to buy, I was wrong to wait so long — as soon as I got this, it was clear: This is awesome. Before, all my parchment rolls, tin foil, and and plastic wraps were piled on top of each other and crammed in a drawer. Now that they've all been ~decanted~ into this, my space is so much tidier and easier to maneuver. Best of all, I don't have to struggle with my plastic wrap constantly jamming, making me waste a bunch of it trying to evenly dispense it. All my rolls now consistently dispense effortlessly and easily, and I'm no longer dreading having to cut foil! It's everything. PS: The cutting mechanism has a safety feature on it, so you won't have to worry about nicking your fingers!
Promising review: "This is a fantastic product. So easy to use and great compact storage for wraps." —Jacqueline A. Shepard
YouCopia is a woman-owned small business that specializes in home organization products.
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
24. A portable TheraGun massage gun so you can massage your tense, sore body and actually get some relief — it penetrates 60% deeper into muscles than a typical vibration device. Just saying, it's also one of Oprah's favorite things.
I recently had the *unparalleled* pleasure of using the Theragun for the first time. I initially was skeptical (like usual lol) that it would make much of a difference. I had a lot of shoulder pain from tight, clenched muscles that seemed to be getting worse and worse, and made it difficult to even sleep. When I turned it on, it felt a little strange at first — like a high-speed percussion that seemed to be flattening my muscles, but weirdly didn't really hurt. I spent a few minutes on each of my shoulders, and turned the Theragun off to discover that my previously clenched muscles felt completely liquid and at-ease. My pain was gone and my shoulders felt knot-free like I was a kid again. Of course, more than the knots, my real issue is storing tension in my shoulders, so it's not a permanent solution — a couple of months since then, I can feel the muscles knotting in my shoulders again. But! I feel sure and relieved that another Theragun session will clear that out again. I don't believe in miracles but this is a miracle. The definition of splurge-worthy.
Get it from Amazon for $149+ (available in three colors and two versions).
25. A bestselling reusable smart-notebook that'll change the lives of writers, list-makers, and more. It allows you to scan used pages so your writing will be saved forever on your device. Then you can clear your pages and start again!
You'll save money from not buying tons of different notebooks, and eco-conscious folks will love helping the environment by using a sustainable tech option instead of paper. Each notebook comes with a microfiber cloth and one black Pilot FriXion erasable pen.
Promising review: "I love this notebook. It was gifted to me and I immediately bought it as a gift for two other people. It is so easy to use and has every feature you need! If you're like me and prefer to handwrite your notes and want an easy way to transfer them to a digital form, this is for you. I use this for work and school. Great to use for online math homework. It has the capability to text search your handwritten notes so everything I save is easy to find. You can send PDFs to almost anything — email, Dropbox, Google Drive, text, iCloud, etc. (The app is free and very intuitive). Plus, this means I don't have to buy new notebooks anymore because I can reuse every page in my Rocketbook (of which there are more than enough to take notes through a whole class or meeting without running out of space). So, not only do I save money, I also save a TON of paper." —Madison MacLeod
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in two sizes and in 16 colors).
26. A lightweight yet sturdy eyelash comb to clean up your mascara so your lashes will be neat, clump-free, and look fuller. Makeup artists say it's one of their best-kept secrets.
Plus, I think we can all agree this is *major* improvement over using tweezers, bobby pins, or (god forbid) pins to separate your lashes.
The metal on the comb is anti-rust and easy to clean, and comes with a protective cover for maximum hygiene.
Promising reviews: "As a pro makeup artist, this is an excellent tool to have in my kit. Excellent for removing mascara clumps." —Lady Marina
"One of the best-kept makeup artist secrets." —Karln Savitz
Get it from Amazon for $4.49.
27. A 10-foot lightning cable so you can scroll TikToks without having to hang upside down from your bed like a bat so that your phone will keep charging.
Promising review: "You can never go wrong with extra-long charging cables! My wife and I use these for charging our phones on our nightstands so we can use the phones in bed without over stretching shorter cables. The braided cables are nice and the red connectors add a little pop of color. We’ve had other brands of cables fall apart at the connector in a short amount of time but these seem pretty solid." —Mr. D
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in five colors and five sizes).
28. A Tide stain-removing pen small enough to keep in your bag while you're on the go, because you never know when you might spill coffee or food on your shirt. They may be little, but trust me, they pack a HUGE punch — I swear by these myself.
Promising review: "Liquid unicorn magic for the clumsy. These were a lifesaver. I was walking to the bus and decided it was a great decision to drink coffee while walking. Like a scene from an infomercial, I spilled coffee all over my white shirt. Yes, the classic coffee on the white shirt. Luckily I had one of these in my bag (I put one in each of my most-used purses in anticipation of my clumsiness). I went into a store bathroom and quickly scrubbed the Tide To-Go on my shirt. All of the coffee blobs went away and once the awkward wet splotches dried up, my shirt was perfectly white again. You've got yourself a big fan, Tide." —NAD
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $7.74.
29. A truly awesome end table with charging outlets that'll take care of all your needs like a good piece of furniture should. It has two shelves worth of storage space, a fabric organizer with five pockets for all your goods, andddd four outlets inside the top shelf so you'll never be without easy charging for your devices. 💅
It can be used as an end table, side table, or a nightstand!
This is basically the nightstand of my dreams. For context, I've held off for a long time on furniture with charging capabilities. I figured plain-old side tables would be more than satisfactory since I already had outlets in the wall and I didn't really need anything fancy, right? One week into owning this outlet-equipped table, and I can say that I was emphatically wrong. TBH I'd probably be more embarrassed about my huge about-face if I didn't love this thing so damn much. No more hanging off my bed like a bat to keep my phone plugged into an outlet across the room, and STILL having the charger unplug from the outlet because it's been pulled too taut. No more having to choose which device I can use from my bed while charging, because the outlet would only accommodate one at a time. And, no more dealing with the eyesore of overlapping cables criss-crossing on my nightstand. This wonder nightstand contains grooves on its sides so the top of the table can close fully without pinching the cables, hiding the sight of messy cords (and tucking away any private items you want to keep close by but not in sight).
There's tons of room on the top and bottom shelves to keep all your bedside items close, a delight for me since I like my bedside tables to hold a LOT so I have everything I need to chill before bed and in case I need ANYTHING in the middle of the night, lol. The fabric organizer is also an unexpectedly nice touch (no more misplacing my remote). Basically, I'm obsessed with this thing and I don't even want to think about a time when I didn't have it. I also think this is an amazing deal given that end tables half this size with no outlets often cost way more than this does. I'm already thinking about getting another one.
Get it from Amazon for $59.49+ (available in four colors/finishes and in packs of two).
30. A stainless-steel beer layering tool for the coolest summer party trick you've seen in awhile. It lets you literally layer your beers on top of each other, so you can pour your dark beer on top of your pale ale and enjoy it as a deliciously un-mixed mixed drink.
The contraption is shaped like a turtle!
Check out a TikTok of the turtle beer layering tool in action.
Promising review: "Does what it says! The trick is to pour the Blue Moon so it has a nice head on it and then pour the Guinness over the turtle slowly so it filters through the head. Can do the same thing with a spoon, but this little guy makes it into quite the show. 😁 Impress your friends and family today! 🍻" —Stacy Thomlison
Get it from Amazon for $10.79.
31. A sleek Beast countertop blender because few things are better than easy, DELICIOUS fruit smoothies. This reviewer-fave blender crushes fruit and ice like a pro, and is designed specifically to reduce noise and vibrations, so you can make superb smoothies without waking up everyone in your home.
My former colleague Britt Ross says, "I got this blender over the summer, and wow, as someone who had firmly decided I was an 'I don't need a blender' person, I quickly changed my mind after the first use. For starters, it's not as large as those super industrial-strength blenders, and it's so aesthetically pleasing that I have it out on my counter at all times. Plus, it couldn't be easier to use — just fill the bowl with your ingredients, pulse, and in a matter of ~moments~ you'll have a perfectly uniform blend of whatever you're trying to blitz. I first tried it out on a smoothie made with frozen bananas and peaches (see it in action on TikTok here!), and it pulverized the icy fruit like a champ. Best of all? It's a total breeze to clean, which, if I'm being honest, was probably the biggest factor in my having waited so long to add a blender to my kitchen arsenal. I can't recommend it enough, 15/10, no notes." For more deets, check out BuzzFeed's full Beast blender review!
Get it from Amazon for $195 (available in two colors).
32. An oil-free, microfine Urban Decay makeup setting spray that'll have your makeup looking as perfect at the end of the day as it did when you applied it that morning. It promises to extend makeup wear to 16 hours, though reviewers say it works for even longer — and lasts through sleep, sobbing, swimming, and more.
Promising review: "I fell face first into ocean water, and my makeup still looked amazing. Literally expected my makeup to be completely gone by the time I got to my car because of how completely soaked I was. NOPE! And I still got my makeup complimented after! Lives up to the hype! Ocean: 0, Urban Decay Finishing Spray: 1." —Darlyn
Get it from Amazon for $16+ (available in two sizes).
33. A Chefman compact air fryer so you can have all the crispy food you want, from chicken wings to veggies and baked goods, without the oil normally needed for frying. TBH, it really is as amazing as it sounds.
You just have to preheat, dump in your ingredients, and that's literally it.
All I can say is I finally caved and got an air fryer, and it has changed my life. Trust me, it's worth every penny.
Promising review: "Hands-down best air fryer, and I will tell you why. I’m 59, old-school and like to keep it simple but I also enjoy having the latest and greatest. This is ridiculously easy to use, so easy to clean and the quality is top notch. The controls could not be easier. You will be surprised just how little oil you need. Cleanup is a breeze: Pull the basket, remove the rack and wash. It’s not going to be like deep frying but honestly I’m from the South, I grew up on fried foods in the cast iron skillet and fried chicken in this thing comes in at a very close second. I cooked red potatoes and a pork tenderloin and it was better than in my cast-iron skillet. And seriously! Check out this price! What’s not to love about this thing! Nothing. Absolutely nothing! Get yourself an air fryer cookbook to really get a lot of use out of this. Healthier than frying, great price, easy to clean. This is the one you want." —Brenda Miller
Get it from Amazon for $78.53+ (available in five sizes and five styles).
34. Some dentist-recommended Crest whitening strips for removing up to 20 years of stains if you feel self-conscious about smiling because of your yellow teeth. With no-slip grip and advanced seal technology that molds the strip comfortably to your teeth, these truly are the comfiest and most effective strips on the market.
The pack comes with 20 30-minute treatments, and two hourlong treatments. The strips are also enamel-safe!
Folks, these are not the gloppy whitening strips of your childhood that slid all around your mouth and had you spitting out globs of product every few minutes so you wouldn't swallow it. I know this because I grew up using those exact strips to treat my hereditarily, naturally-kinda-yellow teeth. I eventually swore off whitening strips because they were so awful and uncomfortable. Ten years later, I decided to give at-home whitening another try since I now drink, like, a million cups of coffee a day, which obviously did nothing to help my yellow teeth lol. Long story short, I was FLOORED when I tried these strips. They may or may not be the best beauty development of the 21st century. These things stay put with literally zero gloppy residue, no spitting or readjusting required. They work so well, I'm almost resentful ~kids these days~ won't experience how absurd at-home whiteners used to be lol. Anyway, they're so comfortable that the 30 minutes or an hour you have them on zips by, so that by the time you're through, your teeth look whiter with virtually zero effort on your part. Can I nominate this for some sort of award??
BTW: If your teeth feel sensitive while you're using the strips (mine did), just take a break for a few days before starting them again.
Get a 22-count pack from Amazon for $45.99.
35. A luminous lavender pink blush inspired by the colors of the Santa Monica sunset and made with skin-loving ingredients like green tea and aloe vera. Creamy and pigmented yet buildable, its shades will make you look — and feel — like you were kissed by the sun, perfect for a dreamy, easy summer look.
I feel a little silly saying this, but the moment I first tried this blush on, it immediately became my favorite blush. It's the whole package — beautifully glow-y, pigmented and creamy, yet so buildable that applying it is basically impossible to mess up. But also, this shade!!! A beautiful blend of lavender and pink that looks like it popped out of a sunrise. I wish I could wear it all the time tbh, like including to bed?? And hey, I'm an adult so maybe I just WILL.
Tower 28 is an Asian woman-owned business designed for sensitive skin. Their products are free of any sensitivity-causing ingredients, and are vegan and cruelty-free.
Get it from Tower 28 or Sephora for $20 (also available in seven other shades).
36. A splurge-worthy Litter Robot here to make your life approximately one thousand times easier, while ensuring your beloved kitty (or kitties) always have a clean area to do their business. This high-tech gadget cleans your cat's litter for you, collecting the waste in a bag at the bottom of the bot after your lovey's finished and leaving the litter area full of only fresh litter.
Jenae owns this and loves it: "When my mom first told me about this $500 automatic litter box she'd read about somewhere, my eyes just about popped out of my head thinking about spending that much on a thing that my cats poop in. But after thinking about it some more, I realized it's actually a pretty reasonable investment since I plan on owning cats forever but shamefully hate cleaning out their litter boxes as often as they really should be.
"I've been using the Litter Robot myself for over a year now, and I'm pretty sure both me and my two cats are way happier for it. After a cat is done using it, the Litter Robot waits a set amount of time until the cat's presence is no longer detected, then begins to rotate, collecting the waste into a bag at the bottom while retaining the clean litter in the barrel. I usually don't detect a smell from it afterward, though once the bag starts to get really full, you might get a subtle reminder that you need to take it out. I only have to take out that bag about once a week, and a flashing light will let you know when it's full.
"Initially, the cats were a little spooked by the sound of the Litter Robot during a cycle, and for the first few weeks, they would just sit and stare at it, as if it would get up and run at them if they took their eyes off it. At this point, though, they've completely adjusted and accepted it as their way of life, making my life a heck of a lot easier while ensuring they always have a clean bed of litter. It's a pricey purchase, to be sure, but if cleaning out the litter box daily or even every other day is hard for you and you'd rather not think about it much at all, I say the Litter Robot is worth it. One thing to note: It's quite large, so make sure you have a dedicated space for it."
Get it from Litter Robot for $549 (available in white or gray).
Looking for a cheaper option? Here's another self-cleaning cat litter box from Amazon that reviewers like — it's smaller and utilizes disposable trays instead.
37. A pair of patented colorblind color-correcting glasses that may just knock your socks off if you're colorblind. It has advanced correcting coating on its lenses to help folks with severe red-green colorblindness see the colors they've never had access to — which is truly nothing short of life-changing.
There are other color-correcting glasses available for folks with moderate and strong red-green colorblindness, as well as different forms of colorblindness like blue-yellow. The product page has graphics to help with lens selection!
Promising review: "These had the best reviews competitively for price/value/quality. My dad has been colorblind his entire life. We got these for him for Father's Day and he LOVES them. He has been having the best time wearing them everywhere! These are definitely most effective outside in his opinion, but do work for certain things he's looking at inside. He is VERY excited to take a trip up to the Northeast this fall and see real 'fall colors' that 'everyone has always been talking about' (his words lol). Definitely a great purchase and I highly recommend." —Katie
Get them from Amazon for $119.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.