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1. A wrapping paper cutter with a built-in ribbon curler to make gifting season a lot more efficient. This speedy thing has an inconspicuous blade that cuts through paper like butter (while still being safe and easy to use) *and* it has a beaver tail that aids in creating crisp, folded edges. Santa's workshop, who?
Promising review: "I purchased this little gadget to help make my Christmas gift-wrapping sessions quick and painless! No matter how hard I tried, I could never make my gift wrap not look like a 2-year-old wrapped it. Enter this awesome gadget. It is a simple plastic tool, but it can really help your gift wrapping skills. It was so easy to use and for the first time in a long time, my gift wrapping was noticeably improved. This little tool helps to cut straight edges and is so easy to use. I now look forward to wrapping gifts!" —Montana Lady
Get it from Amazon for $6.07.
2. A wine stain removing spray that defeats every ~eventuality~ and works on anything from vino to coffee stains. So rest assured your all-white, Pinterestworthy decor is safe this season — even if it happens to be in Aunt Judy's splash zone.
Promising review: "I fell in love with this product some 15 years ago and I am so very happy that it's still available in the same wonderful formula as ever. It has a fantastic citrus scent. This takes care of any stain so fast and efficiently, it's become a party trick. I have seriously poured red wine over a white comforter to demonstrate how great it is to a friend once. It is a miracle in a bottle! We use it for all sorts of cleaning on materials around the house, and one bottle has lasted us years! This is definitely a product every home should have." —Melanie Nolen
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
To learn more, check out our Wine Away review (#1).
3. A windshield cover with a thermal protective layer to help you tackle frosty weather *before* it has a chance to get in the way of slowing down your holiday travel. This handy layer makes removal of snow from your ~winter sleigh~ an easy job, without the need of a scraper or heating the car to melt any ice.
Promising review: "I decided I wanted a windshield cover this winter for my 2012 Dodge Journey — let me just tell you — best investment ever! I live in Lincoln, Nebraska and our winters tend to be pretty harsh. Right now our weather is mild, but I have saved minutes of scrapping in the morning when there was frost. Best thing about this product is it has elastic to go over mirrors and then flaps to go inside the car to prevent theft. It has worked fantastic. I put my windshield wipers over the material just to help it stay in place, especially when windy and that has worked great!!" —Katherine A. Medow
Get it from Amazon for $29.95.
4. A quick-fix light tester if you're someone who becomes a total Grinch at the sight of a blown light set. This works like a champ to reset defective bulbs that are messing up your tree display. Simply plug the light into this gadget and boom: bulb *and* display look as good as new.
You'll get a bulb tester, fuse tester, bulb puller, storage compartment for spare bulbs and fuses, and 10 clear replacement bulbs.
Promising review: "I bought this gadget in a last-minute (of course) situation of putting up Christmas lights. I have a very long, quite expensive pine garland with attached lights that go along my banister in my living room. I put them up this year, plugged it in and saw that half of the string of lights was not working. I found this little gadget and figured why not? Well, I am THRILLED — I took out one of the bulbs on the nonworking string of lights, attached this little gadget to the light socket and pulled the trigger ONCE — voilà! My light string is back to working in perfection and I couldn't be happier! Love this little gadget and I am thrilled to have purchased it for fewer headaches in years to come!" —Abbey Bennett
Get a five-bulb pack from Amazon for $24.99.
5. Command decorating clips to securely hold up garlands, fairy lights, and pictures well into the new year. And these lil' stickies will allow you to decorate sans damage, since their foam backs can be peeled off as easily as they're plopped on.
Promising review: "Used these to hang string lights and flower garlands in a bedroom! They've been up since January and are holding strong. Application was easy, I was easily able to remove and replace any that I'd accidentally placed crookedly, hopefully they'll be as easy to remove when it's time for them to permanently come down. They blend in with the wall well, I've had multiple people ask me how the decorations are hanging. I even forget that they're there unless I'm seeking one out." —I Like to DIY
Get 20 clips from Amazon for $14.66.
6. The Pink Stuff all-purpose paste and spray (as seen on TikTok) that'll magically clean practically anything and everything in your home — and even in your closet! — that's getting a lot of use during the holidays. This potion in a paste reverses wall markings, cooked-on grease, soap scum, shoe scuffs, and whatever else that could use a little abracadabra alakazam.
Promising review: "WOW!!!! This stuff is amazing. I literally just have to spray it, let it sit for a few minutes, come back, and depending on what I’m using it for, I either wipe it and it comes right off, or I just use a scrubbing pad and it comes off. There’s nothing out there that is anywhere in comparison to this product!!!! This stuff is the absolute best. I highly recommend purchasing this. I can tell you that half of my cleaning products are now going to be thrown out because all I need is The Pink Stuff. Whoever invented this stuff is an absolute genius; if you’re a clean freak like me, this really is the way to go. Also it doesn’t have that nasty chemical smell; it smells great. Just buy it; you won’t regret it." —Twin33
Get the original cleaning paste and multi-purpose spray from Amazon for $19.99.
7. O'Keeffe's nourishing hand cream to prevent flaky, cracked, winter-affected skin that's honestly the bane of my existence around the holidays. This miracle worker does wonders after just one use! It's hands down a true must have.
Promising review: "Great lotion for dry, cracked hands or those who wash their hands frequently. I keep it in my bag at work (healthcare). Constant hand washing leaves my hands dry to the point that my fingertips split, especially in winter. When I first got this product, I used it once and hated it. Someone had recommended to me to try it again so I gave it a second chance and fell in love. There’s a fine line between the right amount and too much. Too much feels almost tacky on your skin. However, if you use too much, let it absorb for a few minutes and then wash the excess off, it still leaves your hands feeling restored. I’ve even used it around my nose and on my lips when they’re extremely dry. Works well for that too, but I wouldn’t recommend using it as a lip balm. No scent makes it even better as no one around you has to deal with a perfumey residue. Very glad I didn’t give up on this product!" —sstrobes
Get it from Amazon for $8.48 (also available in multipacks).
8. A helpful "Pack this!" checklist that'll ensure you've got allllll the things you need for your holiday adventures — and some you may not have even thought of. So long to the haunting feeling of "did I pack my phone charger?!"
Promising review: "I hate making lists trying to figure out what I need, and this is PERFECT for trying to figure that out. It has a lot more on the checklist than I would ever take on a trip, but it does accommodate for every kind of trip, from a simple vacation across state lines to a business trip to a wedding halfway around the world. I'm pretty pleased!" —Alyssa Kauffman
Get it from Amazon for $7.90 (available in 15 styles).
9. A pair of handy leaf scoopers to clear your front and back lawn of crunchy leaves in preparation for some good ol' fashioned family football.
The jumping into the leaf pile part will be just as great though!
Promising review: "I really like these mitts. They greatly facilitate cleaning up leaves and yard debris. They are very durable for yard work. I wouldn't use them to move gravel or rock. These mitts save time and more importantly a lot of back-wrenching work. I use these too when out on yard jobs. If you have a lot of leaves or loose brush to gather these make the job a great deal easier." —Marty R.
Get them from Amazon for $15.05+ (available in three colors).
10. A single-handed tape dispenser that even Santa would be astounded by, since this little thing will help you wrap gifts with ease *and* in record time.
Push the lever to dispense a 1-inch piece, or keep it pointed to create a custom length of tape.
Promising review: "My last tape dispenser was awful. Threading the tape through the mechanism was a PITA. The gears and springs would fall out when you opened the damn thing. Eventually, the tape started to cling to the roller and would rip the paper I was trying to tape. This design is great; the tape self-threads when you put it on the rubber bands, the tape stays on the inside of the device until you press the trigger to release it, the tape self-cuts when you let go of the trigger. Everything can be done with one hand. Wonderful!" —Billster
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in four colors).
11. A zipper puller you've probably been looking for your entire life, since this lil' thing will make sure allllll your party dresses are zipped up and ready to rock for every single holiday bash.
Promising review: "The best thing about the Zipuller is now you can zip up whatever you need to all on your own without relying on another set of hands. Everything from dresses to jumpsuits with zippers in the back to boots for those with mobility issues...it's a true godsend! Would recommend this product in a heartbeat! Don't settle for cheap imitations...this is the one you want and the one you need!" —DCB316
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in three colors).
12. A set of shelf bins to transform your chaotic mess of groceries into a fridge that's worthy of making an appearance on MTV's Cribs. Plus, you'll actually be able to see what ingredients you're stocked up on, so you don't end up piling in doubles of the things you forgot you bought last week.
The set includes five drawers and one egg holder.
Promising review: "I’m in love! I don’t know if it's my obsession with being organized but it’s a game changer! No longer trying to reach for stuff in the back of the fridge and knock over a bunch of stuff in the process. I just slide it out, grab what I want, and slide it back!" —Libbey Durkee
Get a six pack from Amazon for $22.99+ (also available in packs of 12 and in five color variations).
13. A 101-piece Wilton baking set bursting with alphabet, number, and holiday cutters that includes a wide range of ~jolly~ shapes. Use this to whip up festive treats as a fun activity that'll keep your energetic kids busy this season — and we guarantee they'll not only impress your guests but also Santa and his reindeer.
These cutters are dishwasher safe!
Promising review: "I’m so glad I went for this set instead of spending tons of money on steel cutters. I made Halloween cookies with my 7-year-old nephew using the halloween ones, and we both had lots of fun! Cuts nicely and cleanly, dough does not stick to the plastic, and I hand-washed them and let them dry on the rack just like any other utensil/dish. Can’t wait to try the Christmas ones next month!" —JK
Get a set of 101 from Amazon for $27.49.
14. A teeth-whitening pen to ensure your pearly whites stay sparkling white in between the days of guzzling down caffeine and wine all in the name of holiday cheer. Keep this easy-to-use pen (that lightens teeth by four to eight shades) close by for all the picture-taking opps you have lined up.
Promising review: "These pens really work. I was skeptical before buying them, but then saw a difference after just one use. The best part is they even whitened the stubborn coffee stains I had between my teeth. I’ll keep using them. They are super easy to use and have no taste that I could discern. Really good product." —LCassie
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $14.97.
15. A set of shatterproof ornaments featuring 30 assorted baubles filled with sequins and tinsel that you'll probably want to stock up on ahead of the rush. And don't worry, these perform well under pressure — especially against your feline who can't help but play (read: attack) your heavily embellished tree.
16. A leave-in conditioning spray for curly hair to turn your little one's bed head into a bed full of fanciful curls and ringlets that's holiday-card ready. This stuff will gently detangle and restore their tresses quickly and all without the stress *or* use of harsh and nasty chemicals.
Reviewers say this spray will leave wavy or curly hair (from 2a–4c hair) shiny, soft, and bouncy. And it's free from parabens, sulfates, phthalates, synthetic colors or dyes, propylene glycol, gluten, wheat, and nuts!
Promising review: "This is the BEST product EVER! I will never use another hair detangler ever again. We use this product daily in my house, my daughter, my son, and I. Both of us girls have long and thick curly hair, and it allows us to brush through our hair with no problems! And my son mostly uses it to style his hair before gel, and because it smells so good! We tried a few products from Walmart, Ulta, and Target, and nothing was good enough. This is now on my Subscribe & Save every month!" —Tamira McLelland
Get it from Amazon for $9.49 (also available in a two-pack).
17. A hard-water-stain remover that'll do all the hard work for you to rid your surfaces of cloudy droplets. Think: showerheads and tiles so clear and shiny, even your overly critical mother in-law will approve after she sees her reflection in them.
It even has a minty scent, so you don't have to worry about that harsh chemical smell most cleaning products usually emit.
Promising review: "I have tried for weeks to get rid of some very tough hard-water stains on my glass shower panel. They had been there for three years while my apartment was rented and never cleaned. I have tried just about everything from toothpaste to vinegar to different types of chemical products. Then I found this product...PURE MAGIC!!! The nontoxicity of the product is definitely a plus, it doesn't smell bad and doesn't sting your lungs like some hard chemicals do. Its biodegradability is a plus! I feel better knowing I'm not dumping some more toxic chemicals down the drain. Most importantly, it works!!! After 10 minutes of work it has removed 90% of the hard-water stains that simply would not come off in the past!!" —O.R
Get it from Amazon for $18.77.
18. A birthdate candle you can get for just about anyone in your life if you're struggling to find a thoughtful, last-minute gift. Snag this for the coworker who you've only met virtually, or the cousin who you haven't seen since the beginning of the year. Unique yet easy, and one less thing for you to stress about buying.
This darling Asian-owned biz also makes personalized birth chart books!
And! Each candle comes with its own signature scent depending on the day.
Promising review: "I love this candle so much! I want to get one for every single person I know. The scent is incredible, and the personalized information about that birthdate is so interesting and fun to read. I’m obsessed with birthdays and the zodiac so this is the PERFECT gift in my eyes! Thanks so much for an amazing product." —Bailey E.
Get it from Birthdate Co. for $49.99 (originally $59.99; available in all 365 days of the year).
19. A rapid egg cooker, aka your new kitchen hero that — you won't believe this but — can whip up soft-, medium-, *and* hard-boiled eggs in addition to poaching, scrambling, and making omelets. I know. Ergo, family brunch featuring more mouths will be no problemo in your household.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Emma Lord loves this thing. Here's what she says: "I've owned one of these babies and have faithfully used it every week for upward of two years, and especially love it while working from home — it simplifies breakfast because I know no matter what assortment of groceries I'm working with, there are precooked eggs to add some protein to it (I like mine medium-boiled 🍳). If my dinner is boring or seems like it needs a little extra oomph to it, I'll throw in an egg from this too. Some reviews note that the alarm on it is a little loud, but the new models have significantly decreased the volume and sing a little song instead!"
Promising review: "I saw someone on TikTok with this and gasped! Ordered it right away. I had no idea these things existed. Super easy and convenient and the hard-boiled eggs came out perfectly. I’m testing a batch now without punching a hole in the eggs to see how they come out. Because why not make an easy process even easier?!?! LOL." —Gina
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in eight colors).
20. A sleep-focused essential oils blend specifically made with snooze-inducing ingredients like chamomile, sage, and lavender that you can sprinkle in your diffuser. Soothing you into a full eight hours during your busiest time of year, so you can feel totally prepared to take on the day? I think my heart just grew three sizes.
Promising review: "Bought this to help on days when I have bad insomnia due to anxiety, especially during this pandemic. Can't say I like the scent of the oil alone right off the bat. It's pretty strong so you only need a few drops in the humidifier. But the first night I used it I had the best sleep of my life! Was knocked out fast and woke up feeling super refreshed!! Definitely recommend this product. It lasts well too so it's worth the price!" —Wendy
Get it from Amazon for $12.95.
Psst — if you don't have a diffuser, here's a popular, well-reviewed essential oil diffuser.
21. A dreamy charcuterie board set complete with knives and a hidden drawer to store all the necessary tools in so you'll never have to go searching or spend the money for those extra spreaders or cutters. And what's that? Ah, oui oui, you even get an *extra* tray so you'll have more treats to tuck into for your very Instagrammable spread.
Promising review: "Really like how it comes with secure packaging!!! The quality of the cheese board is great compared to a previous one I bought. It’s easy and convenient to cut the cheese and ham using their cutlery set. And I really like how the cutlery set is stored in a drawer under the display portion of the cheese board which prevents children from reaching it. The drawer comes out completely for easier cleaning to get rid of the crumbs. I’m also satisfied with the bonus items that comes with the cheese board. I can use the smaller board for cutting small items and using the kitchen set for cooking and serving. Would buy one more for a Christmas gift!!!" —Ruijie Duan
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
22. A set of Wad-Free pads invented to make sheet-washing day for all your little elves a little more enjoyable. If you've ever pulled out a tangled mess of bedcovers clumped together with other (sopping) items, you're going to want to listen up: These time-savers clip onto the ends of sheets to ensure everything *stays separate* so you don't have to do multiple drying cycles.
Wad-Free is a small biz that was launched during the pandemic. Cyndi, the founder, learned CAD (computer-aided design) to create the pads.
Promising review: "Wow!!! You wonder if things like this really work and well, I can absolutely confirm it does! First, I was impressed that the package came with two of the devices because I was only expecting one. So there was one for the fitted sheet, and one for the flat sheet. Finally, I tried it out, and my sheets not only did NOT wad up, they came out of the dryer feeling fresher, feeling more dry, and unwrinkled! I will be buying a set of these for each of my immediate family members and close friends! What a great gift!!!" —katy
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
23. A fifth-gen Echo Dot for anyone who could really use some help organizing their day. With Alexa as your own personal assistant, you can set reminders, timers, and even order some evening 'za as a reward for completing all your tasks. Go you!
Compatible with smartplugs and voice activation, this device allows you to control everything in your home wirelessly. Think: switching on lights, making phone calls, adjusting the thermostat, *and* with its LED display — you can see the time and simply pat the top to snooze alarms. Plus, it even displays text so you can see what song is playing.
Promising review: "I love the great sound, the easy interaction with the AI Alexa. The clock is a great addition, love that if you ask Alexa the weather; Alexa actually shows the digital temp as Alexa speaks. Setting up an alarm is as easy as speaking what you need set. Ask for a song or a genre of music. Easy peezy. You can connect your device easily for Bluetooth access too. Bottom line: you won’t be disappointed." —Jersey Stitch Witch
Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (available in two colors).
24. A bag holder, aka the gift of more hands. Arm yourself with this so you can snag those additional desserts to feed all the extra mouths that are coming into town (as well as making it up the three flights of stairs to your apartment without the wrist ache or multiple trips).
Each of these handles can support up to 80 pounds at a time, aka multiple shopping bags filled with produce, paper towel rolls, and other household stuff!
Promising review: "Like a lot of reviewers I’ve read on here, I do not like to make more than one trip packing my groceries home and up multiple floors. So to be able to load up multiple bags with a nicely cushioned handle that does not cut into your fingers is definitely a game changer!" —Murdog
Get a set of two from Amazon for $12.99.
25. A dishwasher magnet for a simple yet effective way for everyone in your household to *finally* determine if they can grab a clean plate and spoon to eat those pumpkin pie leftovers.
Promising review: "I bought this because of a TikTok video. Super cool and now nobody has to ask me if the dishes are clean or not." —D. Washington
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in four styles).
26. A 2-in-1 chop 'n' stir tool ideal for thoroughly cooking ground meat for pies and easily mashing potatoes for — let's face it — the best side of the whole damn holiday. Since it only takes one hand to press and twist, you can use the other one to scroll for ~inventive~ recipes.
Promising review: "I love making chicken tacos in my pressure cooker, the meat ends up tender but sometimes doesn't fall apart. I'd seen this online and it worked out perfectly; not only does it smash but it chops at the same time. While the chicken is still hot in the pot I can use this to smash/shred the chicken, making perfect shredded chicken taco meat. I have also used while cooking ground beef doing the same, chopping while i smash. I even used it to smash/chop some cooked meatballs making meat sauce. I love this thing." —Eric M. Schloegel, Jr.
Get it from Amazon for $7.50+ (available in three colors).
27. A door draft stopper for an effective way to finally seal out the bone-chilling breeze that flagrantly invites itself into your home during the colder months.
This also works as a noise muffler and prevents other unwelcome guests of the creep crawly variety from wandering through your front door.
Promising review: "We got this for our apartment door that opens directly to the hallway where the elevators are. Since we installed it, the noise has decreased substantially. It was relatively easy to cut and install and has stayed out for ~9 months now without any issue. It also stops our door swinging as the friction/drag on the floor acts as a stopper without making the door difficult to open or shut." —Andy
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four colors).
28. An enzyme-based laundry stain remover to effectively break down immediate, heart-stopping stains or the dried-in schmutz that you somehow forgot landed on your favorite holiday outfit a while ago. This magic sauce also eliminates toe-curling odors, so yep, even those pit stains won't stand a chance against this stuff.
Check out a TikTok of the laundry spray in action.
Puracy is a Texas-based, family-owned small business specializing in plant-based, chemical-free, hypoallergenic home products. And with every purchase made, a portion is donated to local families in need.
My BuzzFeed Shopping colleague Emma Lord uses this and tells us: "This spray does a number on all those other miscellaneous stains in your life, like wine, coffee, soy sauce, makeup, and period blood! I recently bought this to test it for myself, and can attest to how well it works to get period blood out even after you've tried something else. I stained a pair of beloved bright-blue bike shorts in my sleep and tried to get it out with soap and water, but the stain was still there when it came out of the wash. I treated it with this, stuck it back in the wash, and BOOM, it's like it never happened (I panicked before I could get a before and after, please forgive me, laundry gods)."
Promising review: "For whatever reason, I am ALWAYS spilling things on my shirts and I cook every night (sometimes I remember the apron, sometimes I don't). My clothes are a mess by the end of the day. I'm not proud of it, but there it is. I have tried EVERYTHING there is to remove stains and this is the absolute BEST thing out there. (There is simply not a major stain remover that I have not tried.) The only thing close is a long pre-soak (I mean like six hours) in Oxyclean. With Puracy, you get the best result by doing it well in advance, but for me that is another plus because I would far rather spray them when I put them in the hamper than do it all at once just before I do the laundry. It seems to get everything out and I've never had any trouble with damaged fabric. I don't really review very much, but this is seriously outstanding." —NYC Buyer
Get it from Amazon for $7.49+ (available in two sizes).
29. Hypoallergenic brushed microfiber sheets (as seen on TikTok) that'll breathe some new life into your guest boudoir. These gems have garnered over 60,000 positive reviews that praise their wrinkle- and fade-resistance as well as their ability to slip over mattresses with ease.
Promising reviews: "Forget that these are microfiber. These really are the BEST sheets ever! I purchased the light pink and they are absolutely gorgeous! They are the softest and most comfortable sheets I've ever had! The customer service is outstanding. I did receive a set with some random areas of darker pink dye. I contacted them and they apologized and offered me either a full refund or a new set. Of course I chose the new set, as I said, these are the best sheets ever. AND...I get to keep the first set of sheets! They are not see-through either. They are not hot. They are wrinkle free and deep pocket with elastic all around. No other fitted sheets would stay on my bed! These are the only sheets I will ever buy." —Amy Beth Luthor
"I found these through TikTok and honestly they’re some of the nicest bed sheets I’ve had. It seemed weird when I first took them out the packaging, but once they were on my bed they looked so nice. I move around a lot when I sleep too and they stay in place so much better than most bed sheets I’ve slept on. Very soft, very sturdy, 10/10." —grydneybean
Get them from Amazon for $34.97+ (available in 15 sizes and 42 colors).
30. A two-stage knife sharpener to save your blunt, sad-looking kitchen knives from the grave and make them look and feel as good as new. Now you'll be cutting through festive veggies with ease and speed — all without the need to shell out for a new knife set.
Promising review: "Very sharp. I was about to buy a new set of knives until I saw this on TikTok. Works perfectly." —D'sons&Co
Read our full KitchenIQ knife sharpener review for more deets.
Get it from Amazon for $7.58+ (available in three colors).
31. A natural pumice-esque stone to remove pesky pills that seem to appear everywhere from your sweaters to your bedding — and even on your furniture. This'll erase any sign of fuzz balls, so you can fully embrace ugly sweater season in all its glory.
This ingenious home good is made from upcycled car windshield glass.
Celsious is a Black woman-owned business located in Brooklyn, New York. They specialize in creating eco-friendly laundry and cleaning products.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Maitland Quitmeyer loves this little tool! She said: "Like many of you, I've been living in sweats and PJs as I WFH full time. And it's made me revisit the state of some of my loungewear. Take for example, this college sweatshirt I wear all the time — as evidenced by the rather EXTENSIVE pilling all over it. So when I saw this pumice-esque sweater stone (it's made from upcycled car windshield glass — how cool is that?!), I decided it was worth the try. We've featured electric pill removers (mostly the fan-favorite Conair one) many times, and they really work. But sometimes you're looking for a little more detail or control — that's where this stone comes in handy. I was able to navigate around the contours of the logo on my sweatshirt with ease, removing pills using the corner or the entire flat bottom in a few quick strokes. It truly took no time at all — the sweatshirt was done in mere minutes." Read more of her sweater pill remover review (#1).
Get it from Celsious for $17.
32. A plastic cutting board you can dice and slice on like a pro. The bonus? This nifty thing folds into a funnel so you can just ::arm gesture:: *schoop* up all those veggies and plop 'em in the pot in one fluid motion.
Promising review: "Very good foldable chopping block. We use it daily and love being able to chop a lot of different items and just fold the block and pour into a pot or container. Seems to be standing up to lots of use with little wear showing. We use the large and medium sizes daily and are very happy with them." —Nathan Bales
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
33. A top-selling stain- plus odor-eliminating spray perfect if you have a pet that's known for vomiting à la The Exorcist at the worst possible moment, i.e. when your in-laws are due to arrive. This stuff lifts away dirt and grime and releases enzymes to break down deep and persistent odors.
Hey! You can also use this on clothes and other surfaces like concrete and hardwood. Just be sure to follow the instructions carefully for non-carpet use.
Rocco & Roxie is a family-owned small business named after the Magleby family's pets Rocco, a Labradoodle, and Roxie, a former shelter tabby cat. They make a variety of pet supplies, including cleaners, treats, grooming tools, accessories, and toys.
Promising review: "I have six elderly cats, and a few of them oftentimes leave smelly pee puddles to register their disdain at whatever cats get 'peed off' about. It's not a litter box problem and, although I've caught one or two of them doing it, I can't blame them all. This product works great on fresh messes as well as dried ones. After blotting up fresh pee, I saturate the area with Rocco & Roxie's odor remover and let dry. For dried stinky stuff, I just saturate the area and let it dry. It has a pleasant odor and completely eliminates the ammonia odor. Believe me, I've tried all kinds of products, and this one works the best. I buy gallons now just to have on hand. It's better than smelling that awful pee!" —mona mia
Get it from Amazon for $19.97.
Check out our in-depth Rocco & Roxie Professional Strength Stain & Odor Eliminator write-up for more!
34. Vacuum seal bags for something you might consider calling a "holiday miracle," since these will save some serious space in your case when you're on the road. Now you can get away with packing a couple of extra sweaters...oh, and that new teddy coat you just bought, and perhaps a sherpa fleece? Always best to have options, right?
I swear by these bad boys not only for general storage purposes, but also if I know I'm going to be traveling for an extended period of time. As someone who tends to pack for every eventuality (who doesn't like to be prepared?!), I have learned that it's better to travel with them than without — especially since it's more or less a guarantee that my clothes are gonna take up a ~substantial~ amount of room in my suitcase. And if I can use something that's gonna shrink the size of my bulky hoodies and/or big tees in order for me to create more space, I'm sure as heck gonna do it. Plus, the satisfaction is indeed guaranteed because when you see those chunky layers flatten into a pancake...it's just *chef's kiss*.
Promising review: "I've used these bags before and they are so helpful. Even use the medium one for travel and I have tons of extra suitcase room. The clothes don't come out wrinkled at all as long as you fold them nicely before placing in the bag, then the air sucks out keeping them safe and sound and very compact." —Susie Kochsmeier
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in multiple sizes or a variety pack).
35. A vacuum sealer invented to hold the title of Hero of the Holidays. No, seriously, this thing does it all: marinates meat, preserves leftovers, and saves space in your freezer so you can make room for more important stuff...like ice cream for your apple pie.
Promising review: "I used the NutriChef Vacuum Sealer for the first time this week on several occasions. It is simple to use for vacuum-packing leftovers and uncooked food items for the freezer or for cooking immediately using my sous vide. The roll of vacuum bags allows the bags to be tailored to the amount you want to store, so there is no wasted bagging material or space in my freezer. The vacuum function can also be used with the provided stopper to remove air from bottles — e.g., opened bottles of wine. I am very pleased with this product as well as the accompanying bags." —MJG
Get it from Amazon for $54+ (available in four colors).
36. A mini lint remover that works on most surfaces (think: carpets, clothes, blankets, sofas) and can be taken with you on the go. Pack it in a tote or toss it in your car, for a schmutz-free look all holiday season.
Warning: Only use this for your sturdier stuff, because it's a strong little device and might put holes in your more delicate clothing.
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Promising review: "This lint remover wasn’t confusing or bulky like some others. You just run it down your clothes to remove lint, hair, and fuzz, and it does its job! I was worried it would be sharp to the touch but it’s not, which is great if you have little kids. It’s easy to clean — you just pick it out with your fingers; it doesn’t get stuck." —JLemons
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
37. Hero Cosmetics Mighty Pimple Patches available in a variety of sizes to tackle the real ~nightmare before Christmas~. Slap one of these suckers on overnight to combat *all* your zit-based emergencies. See ya, whiteheads, you no longer have a seat at the Thanksgiving table!
This pack contains: 12 Mighty Patch Original patches, 12 Mighty Patch Invisible+ patches, and 2 Mighty Patch Surface patches.
I personally love this little zit kit. There's two different patches for single zits and a longgg one to take down a cluster of them. Their effectiveness definitely varies depending on the stage of the whitehead, but I like to think of them as my security blanket when I'm traveling or when I know I'm going to be wearing my mask for a long period of time. The most effective method I've found is to use the Original Patch at night and then the Invisible+ one on the same spot during the day. You barely feel or see the patch, for that matter, and I know it's getting to work on sucking the gunk out and healing the area without me even having to lift a finger. After a couple of uses, my spots appear less inflamed and intrusive — and I don't have to do any picking or popping....I mean what more could a girl ask for?
Promising review: "I have tried at least six different types of pimple patches, and these are the absolute best. They are the only ones that stick to my body acne — others just fall off, even if I clean the area well before sticking them on. These stay on all night, through tossing and turning and everything. Also, I've accidentally left the house in the morning with them on my face and neck because I forgot they were there — they stick so well, the edges don't peel up, so they stay invisible. Truly great. For best results, clean the area well with a toner or soap and water, and dry thoroughly before applying the patch." —Hero Cosmetics Customer
Get it from Hero Cosmetics for $13.99.
38. A set of itty-bitty travel-friendly dermaplaning razors so you can carefully take care of any unwanted peach fuzz and keep your eyebrows lookin' on fleek in a flash. The blades are designed with built-in guards that won't hurt your skin, plus they come with an extra attachment for salon-precise eyebrow shaping — without the hassle of going to said salon.
This tool also helps soften skin by gently exfoliating as you use it!
Promising review: "I saw these on TikTok and was skeptical but they work so well. I use them for any facial peach fuzz and to shape my eyebrows and they're perfect." —Megan Kopicko
Get a set of three from Amazon for $5.24.
39. Some compression socks to comfortably keep your ankles and legs from ballooning and scaring the bejesus out of you on long-haul flights. Because let me tell you, having to squish swollen toes back into boots after some time in the air can make one feel like a real Scrooge.
Promising reviews: "With three weeks of international travel coming up, I purchased these to combat swelling in my feet during the flights. I had noticed swelling after three hour domestic flights, so I was worried about what almost 30k miles would do! I wore these on every leg of the trip and never noticed any swelling — even after the 10- to 15-hour flights. They are very comfortable, too!" —J. Beaty
"Highly recommended. I am currently 8 months pregnant and wear these beauties every single day. I come home from work, take them off, wash them, and hang them to dry for the next day. I never knew how painful the swelling in my legs and feet could be until recently, and these socks were a complete game changer. I stand for over 9 hours a day at work, so I can't begin to explain how badly my legs and feet ached. I have a picture of what my feet looked like with (right) and without using the socks (left). The difference is tremendous!!" —OStocky
Get them from Amazon for $16.76+ (available in sizes S–XL and in 13 colors).
Check out our full review of these compression socks.
40. Fizzing toilet tablets that alleviate the need to arduously give your toilet a daily scrub down. Just plonk one of these scented tabs into your throne to give it a good cleanse, because gone are the days of you brushing through grimy rings (and whatever else is in there) when you've got potlucks to prep for and white elephant gifts to wrap.
Pardo Naturals is a Black-owned and woman-owned small business helmed by Rita Pardo, a mom who was looking for natural hair, body, and home products that wouldn't irritate her daughter's severe eczema.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Melanie Aman uses these and raves: "For all the folks who don't enjoy cleaning the toilet — myself included — these dissolving tablets make quick work of a grimy bowl. The tablets are a little hard to dislodge from the plastic container (although that does make me feel confident that they're secure during transit and won't break; mine all arrived intact!), but once you get one out, you drop it in the toilet and let it do its thing. It'll start fizzing — just like a bath bomb — loosening any stains and streaks in 10 minutes so they come away with a light brushing. I never let the toilet get too bad (and usually it takes awhile for me to notice any buildup since there are only two people in the apartment), so I can't vouch for them if you have really set-in hard water stains or haven't cleaned the commode in six months. But if you're looking to ditch the harsh cleansers in your toilet cleaning routine, this is a great addition to your lineup."
Get six tablets from Pardo Naturals for $10.50 (available in seven scents).
The reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.