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From a trio of cacti and a cookie cake to pumpkin spice tea, there may be a few things in this list you'll want in your life immediately.
You won't need to do much convincing to get your roomie to play with you when you let them know you've acquired classic games like Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy. If you're anything like me and my friends, you and your pals will remember adventuring alongside Mario in these games from the past. My personal fave is Super Mario Galaxy (I loved my Nintendo Wii) but my husband is adamant we start with Sunshine. There's something for everyone in this set!
Pre-order it from Target for $59.99.
Between my phone charger, headphone wires, and keyboard wire, I'm constantly getting tangled in my web of wires at my desk. I'll be ordering a pack of these ASAP!
Promising review: "Finally someone thought of a genius solution to organizing cables without having to unplug all wires and fishing them through an organizer. I used this cord management system for my entertainment unit as well as my workstation. It's easy to use, just bunch everything together and zip the sleeve around it. It's that easy." —TypeCast2000
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $10.98.
A BuzzFeed Community member shared their love for this item, saying:
"DW Bead Happy sells handcrafted face mask necklaces that are not only affordable, but customizable. The multiple style options provide a great unisex option to keep you from losing your mask, or to keep out of pockets, bags, and off tabletops. When the mask is not being worn on the face, it can be worn around the neck like a necklace."
Get it from DWBeadHappyShop on Etsy for $22 (available in three sizes and two finishes).
I've gotten many plants from Bloomscape and they have yet to disappoint ! I recently received their monstera plant (I named her Pocahontas) and couldn't believe how easy it was to remove safely from the box and set up flawlessly. With this awesome service you can order plants directly to your home. They arrive perfectly packaged, undamaged, and ready to become your companion. I'd recommend this trio of cacti as a first step into plant parenthood — they're easy to care for and won't take up too much space!
Get them from Bloomscape for $65 (available in three pot colors).
Promising review: "We have a boxer mix pup who is wild and stubborn. I have bought her countless toys, bones, etc. She never really holds interest in any. Enter the squirrel log. I won't say she fell in love and plays for hours or anything extreme but she plays with it for a few mins here and there and goes back to it frequently. She generally destroys everything but instead nuzzles and loves on these little squirrels. I find them all over the house. We put them back in the log and she immediately gets them out and carries them around again. This dog is generally unimpressed by all dog toys but actually plays with this one so this pup mama is impressed. For size reference we ordered the XL. The pup is currently 6 months, 35 lbs, roughly knee-height. It is a good size for her." —Jen
Read a full review of the Hide-A-Squirrel toy here.
Get it from Amazon for $9.72+ (available in sizes S–XL and seven styles)
Promising review: "I have an old shower/bathtub. I tried name brand shower cleaners and bleach to try and clean the soap scum off the tiles and tub. I had no luck and I would cough and get sick because of how strong the smell was. I thought I would try this to save my lungs. I sprayed my entire shower and left it for about 15 minutes. I came back and rinsed off the walls and they were shiny! I've never had such a clean shower. The smell is amazing and subtle. All I smell is tea tree and it didn't affect me at all. The price is also a good deal since the bottle is pretty large. It came with the sprayer separate and the bottle sealed so it wouldn't leak in the box. I highly recommend this." —Amber Erwin
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $11.78.
Don't tell my mom, but I'm probably going to get her every style of these 500-piece puzzles for the holidays.
Get it from Rifle Paper Co. for $34 (available in four designs).
My in-laws had been trying to decide where to buy their next mattress from when I came across Idle's hybrid mattress. It's special because you can customize it for a specific feel on each side. Tired of sleeping on a too-soft mattress? Flip it over and enjoy a more firm one! It's pretty cool — the shipping was incredible, as was watching the bed-in-a-box puff out into a massive, sturdy mattress in seconds. My in-laws are loving their new mattress and have zero complaints!
Promising review: "My husband wanted a flippable mattress, i wanted a mattress with pocketed coils, we both wanted a double sided firm mattress! The Idle Hybrid checked off all the boxes and more! The most comfortable mattress and sleep we ever had! Thank you Idle!" —Terri
Get it from Idle Sleep for $1,041+ (available in seven sizes).
This bundle comes with Day Dissolve Cleansing Balm, Baby Cheeks All-In-One Hydrating Milk, and Skin Soak Rich Moisture Cream. These nontoxic, vegan, cruelty-free, and pregnancy-safe products will make creating an easy-to-manage skincare routine you'll be proud of.
Promising review: "So I am still setting up my day time routine with products from this website, but OMG, this trio has been my nighttime routine for the past days and my skin has NEVER looks better in the mornings. I am so grateful for these products and am absolutely in love with them. I think I found my new favorite brand to use!" —XNGELORTIZ
Get all three products from Versed for $40.99.
Promising review: "Last night I was reborn. What is the cause of this renewed zest for life, you might ask? It was the use of the Rubbermaid Reveal Power Scrubber on my shower grout. It elevated a simple baking soda-and-water solution to alchemical proportions. My pink-tiled shower, the one that came with my scummy apartment, the one that never looks clean no matter how many hours of backbreaking labor I put in, now looks bright, clean, and full of promise. An otherwise disgusting and dated purely utilitarian part of my home is now art. TL;DR: This this is absolutely incredible." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $17.74.
To learn why my BuzzFeed Shopping colleague loves this, check out "We Tested Gadgets For People Who Suck At Cleaning, And Here's What Actually Worked."
I have the sweatpants from this set and already have my eye on the matching top — they are quite literally the softest pants I have every worn. I love how they are tapered at the ankles *and* have pockets. I also have and love their tie-dye robe and personalized tote bags, if you're looking to real beef up your shopping cart.
Promising review: "Ok I can’t get enough of this sweatshirt. I am absolutely obsessed with the colors and honestly they look even better in person. I saw this on the shop’s Instagram page and knew I had to have it. So comfy and trendy. I paired it with bike shorts and received soooo many compliments. Highly recommend!!!!" —nap7798
Get them from BFFs and Babes on Etsy: sweatpants for $79 (available in sizes XS–XL), sweatshirt for $50+ (available in adult sizes 0–4, youth sizes 4–14, and with or without personalization).
Promising review: "We always fight over whose phone is gonna get charged when we travel, so I was happy to find out that there’s actually a multiple port car charger. It can charge four devices simultaneously and love the price." —TwinkiesMomo
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
Get it from Amazon for $17.27, Barnes & Noble for $24.50, or a local bookseller through IndieBound.
Promising review: "I purchased these for a friend's birthday present (he is a sushi waiter) and these are flippin' AMAZING. I ordered two sets by mistake, but I am totally keeping the second pair for another gift (or for myself!). These are sure to be great conversation pieces and attention-getters. Way to go!" —T. Redwood
Get two pairs from Amazon for $12.97.
This woman-owned and operated company came to life when two sisters were quarantined at their parents' home. They started making these delicious homemade cookie cakes with a twist — their hilarious messaging. I was lucky enough to receive a sample and, honestly, wasn't sure what to put on it! I knew I wanted to make my husband laugh, so I went with this Kanye West quote as we've both been a bit of a distraction to the other while WFH together (we're both in creative fields). The cookie cakes are made fresh, top quality ingredients with no added preservatives. Mine arrived without any cracking and tasted super fresh for days. I'd totally order another one as a surprise for anyone in my life who needs a pick-me-up!
Get it from Eat Me Cookies for $29.99+ (available in nine flavors and gluten-free options).
Look at that foam go!
Promising review: "It seems counterintuitive to put a little packet down your garbage disposal to clean it, but this does actually seem to work, at least for getting out weird smells that baking soda and vinegar don't really touch. I scrub the sink down first, especially around the garbage disposal area, rinse it down, and then just follow the directions on the package. I have used it with single, large-size sinks and with double sinks — only difference is that the double sink will have blue cleaning foam rise up the drain, which you rinse away when the disposal sounds clear again. I have tried the foaming cleaner in a can, but unfortunately it stopped coming out of the can about 10% of the way through. Went back to this tried-and-true." —KS
Get it from Amazon for $5.80.
I have these bandages and love them — they feel so much stronger than the standard ones I've used in the past and don't budge once you apply them. My colleague Elizabeth Lilly has and enjoys them as well. She said:
"This brand is fun, super flexible, and doesn't budge during hand-washing. (Take it from someone who just stepped on a candleholder a few nights ago and has one on her foot.) Yes I'm fine and yes it hurt like hell. I've been a big fan of these since they came on the market. I've tried the monster pack, along with the floral pack (the large bandages in that pack are what I've been using on my foot, btw). Y'all don't even realize how many bandages I go through given my clumsy nature! So, uh, I've been around the block with such first-aid offerings."
Get a pack of 48 from Amazon for $5.94.
Get it from Aeropostale for $34.95 (available in sizes XS–2XL).
I'm one of those people who could eat ketchup with everything — mac 'n' cheese, grilled cheese, hot dogs (despite my dad saying that's childish), whatever! However, typical ketchup is packed with sugar. I figured it was time for me to try and cut back on that extra intake and try a more health alternative. Enter: Primal Kitchen's ketchup. It's the only organic/unsweetened version of ketchup I've tried that actually tastes good! Even kids would give this a go — seriously. They also have a spicy version if you want to take your condiment game to the next level ;).
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $14.50+ (also available in another set with one regular ketchup and one spicy).
Get a set of two from Novogratz on Amazon for $489.
I am admittedly obsessed with "The Child" and can't get enough of him — that includes letting him reign over my bathroom at night in the form of the night-light.
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
I can personally vouch for this Camelbak mug — I have one and have used it to bring my favorite tea along when I head over to my sister's apartment to watch 90 Day Fiancé. It stays hot for SO long it's almost *too* good! I can also see taking this with me on early fall morning walks. I love that it has a handle, making it even easier to hold onto.
Promising review: "I bought four of these mugs so that we would always have one while the other is in the dishwasher. We really like the rubber spot on the bottom to avoid slipping and staining. No matter how hot the coffee is inside, the outside and the handle are comfortable to touch! The fit of the lid is tight, as is the slide mechanism on top." —Lynnie
Get it from Camelbak for $25 (available in four colors).
Promising review "This cutting board style wood cookbook and iPad stand holder is very nice! I like the style and the convenience of having it in the kitchen. It doesn't take up too much counter space and works very well for my cookbook." —Jynnifer
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in three styles).
I have a handful of items from MeUndies and every single thing has been so soft. These joggers are a must-have for me as soon as the cooler weather hits, so excuse my while I try to determine which color to buy first.
Promising review: "Just as soft as the undies but with handy pockets, comfortable ankle cuffs, and just the right amount of baggy to fitted." —Ngmgrce
Get them from MeUndies for $68 (available for $50 to members, in sizes XS–4XL and seven styles).
Not into the rustic farmhouse style? There are tons of other easel desk calendar designs you can choose from! IMO, this is also a great gift for anyone who has created a new working space at home for the year.
Get it from Shutterfly for $14.99 (originally $29.98).
This lil' cloud is SO cool! The crystals inside react to different weather conditions. It's helpful for planning your day and will look super cool in your home.
Promising review: "Not only looking great but it's really working. You can decide that it's 'stay in bed' weather without even moving the curtain. Very useful." —Firebox Customer
Get it from Firebox for $40.
One of my colleagues Hannah Loewentheil has and loves this bra:
"Running with boobs can be a struggle that only a really good sports bra can alleviate. I love this Under Armour bra because it provides full coverage, solid support, and it's very comfortable. I personally don't like wearing padded sports bras, so this one is perfect for me. It's also more affordable than most other sports bras I've tried in the past, so I can buy a few and rotate them without having to worry about constantly doing the laundry."
Get it from Amazon for $24.97+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 13 colors).
Promising review: "Bought this brownie for many different uses, but have used it only for banana bread, in the first month. We always fight our loaves of banana bread to get them baked in the center, without burning the outside. This pan is PERFECT!!! One banana bread recipe fills the 12 spaces just right. We love having 12 baby loaves that are baked perfectly, with lots of good edges. Can't wait to try some other foods in this fabulous pan." —Grammy of four
Get it from Pampered Chef for $25.
...and might I recommend the too-cute AirPod Pro cases from Rifle Paper while you're at it? My fellow editor, Emma Lord may have just convinced me to upgrade from my old AirPods:
"I have a pair of these, and they're not playing around. Once they're securely in your ear, you can toggle the headphones between noise-cancelling and regular sound, depending on your situation. I've been working from home, and the noise-cancelling is so effective that I can work next to a window where my neighbor is doing heavy construction and I don't hear anything louder than a faint buzzing. It's quieter than if I'd just plugged my ears with my own fingers. I'm also a runner, and these don't budge when you're sweating, which is nice. It's also handy that these toggle out of noise-cancellation mode, because I feel better being able to hear traffic and other people around me when I'm out and about. The TL;DR: I love these so much I have zero interest in owning another pair of headphones for as long as I live."
Get them from Amazon for $199.99.
BuzzFeed writer Jasmin Suknanan is a big fan of this product. She shared:
"I initially bought this set because I was tired of disposable wipes that would dry out my skin and make me break out, and I wanted a cheaper alternative to the Magic Makeup Eraser. These towels actually take EVERYTHING off. My 24-hour foundation, my setting powder, my eyeliner, mascara, AND lipstick — gone in a couple of swipes! And, I began breaking out less after I started using these cloths with just water. I even packed these when I traveled and it made for easy makeup removal at the end of the day — I just hung it out to dry on the rack in our hotel bathroom. Each towel can last a few months as long as you wash them regularly."
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three styles).
My colleague Bek O'Connell (who has fabulous taste, IMO) loves this set. She said:
"I have these bowls and love them so much. They just feel really nice and substantial in my hands. There's a coating on them that makes it super easy to clean. I had some caked-on cheese (basically cement) on one bowl that came right off with just a sponge and soapy water."
Get four bowls from Our Place for $45 (available in three colors).
This is at the very tippy top of my personal wish list, in case you were wondering.
Promising review: "Chrissy Teigen tweeted that she loved this blanket and mentioned that it easily stretches over the shoulders and feet. Let me tell you, it does. I'm only 5-foot-5 so it does the trick. This blanket makes me look forward to going to sleep. It's not too warm yet you feel wrapped up in a cloud. Totally worth the money. I want another one." —Michael A. Roman
I can't help myself — growing up, these dolls were my all time favorites. The newly debuted American Girl grew up in the '80s *and* one of her accessories is a Pac-Man machine — I simply can't stop smiling about it. The doll, Courtney, comes alongside a storybook you can read alongside your favorite little one or add to the collection you quietly never stopped growing.
Get it from American Girl for $110+ (available with or without accessories).
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