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1. An adorably encouraging daily planner so you can plan out the next day and hit the ground running in the a.m. This pad is set up for you to jot down not just appointments, priorities, and to-do lists but also water intake, meal planning, and fitness goals, so it's helpful for organizing your entire day and not just the 9-to-5.
Each planner comes with 50 tear-off sheets the size of a standard piece of paper.
Bliss Collections is a family-owned, Wisconsin-based business established in 2012 that specializes in stationery, planners and pads, and drinkware.
Promising review: "These daily planning sheets keep this mama on TRACK! I started out printing daily planning and schedule sheets from a free download on my computer. Then I realized why not just buy some already printed so I save my ink at home. I found these and love how the day, schedule, tasks, and health habits are organized. I've already reordered once and will continue to use these." —Shannon Hoglund
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
2. Or a monthly subscription to Silk + Sonder that'll really help you stay on top of your life in all its moving parts, since they'll send you not only monthly, weekly, and daily calendar spreads but also guided prompts and trackers for your habits, moods, meals, and more. To top it off, the planners are simply *beautiful* so you'll really be motivated to take breather and sit down with them — even for just a few minutes each day.
Silk + Sonder is a small business founded by Meha Agrawal, a former software engineer who developed the planners as a way for people to stay emotionally and mentally connected with themselves through self-guided structure and creativity.
Promising review: "I started S+S to try and get my anxiety and depression better managed. I was struggling with a pretty bad depression period and wanted to be more proactive. It has kept me accountable and given me a mindfulness outlet which was much needed. I noticed a big change even just in the first week of having my first journal. Now, I am going to stick with it for a while longer! LOVE my Silk + Sonder Journals!" —Lindsey S.
Get it from Silk + Sonder at $24.95/month (also available on a quarterly or annual plan for as low as $15.75/month).
3. A silicone baking mat for using with your sheet pans when you need an easy meal with even easier cleanup. It'll still crisp up your veggies, chicken wings, and cookies nicely while keeping your sheet pans grease- and scorch-free, and pops right into the dishwasher afterward for easy cleaning.
Promising review: "I use these mats multiple times a day. They make cleanup super easy, which is really important in my hectic life. They wipe off easily with just water." —Tasia Lung
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $12.90+ (available in two colors and packs of two, three, or four).
4. A zero-effort, once-a-week Wet & Forget cleaner that works on soap scum without any scrubbing or wiping needed. All you have to do is shower and then spray this on afterward — it'll handle all the grime and residue from there.
Promising review: "Something in my well water reacts with copper plumbing and turns my shower tiles blue. Since my bathroom color scheme isn't on the blue spectrum, this is problematic. The well water also causes the shower glass to film up quickly. I've tried dozens and dozens of cleaners and scrubbed till my arms ached trying to get ahead of the blue and scumminess. My ambition in life is NOT to be a full-time bathroom scrubber! I saw this stuff on a professional house cleaner's TikTok and thought, 'What the heck, might as well give it a try.' Oh my goodness, the first day after my shower I sprayed this stuff all over and walked away. The next morning there was a NOTICEABLE reduction in the blue and the glass looked clearer too. Day two, sprayed again and walked away. The next morning, the blue was gone except for a few spots on the floor tile and the glass looked amazing. Day three, I spayed the remaining spots and the next morning the shower practically looked new. NO SCRUBBING AT ALL!!!! This is my new favorite shower cleaner. The ONLY con I have is that it makes me sneeze while I'm spraying from inside the shower, but I can live with that." —L. J. Petillo
Get it from Amazon for $19.54+ (available in two scents, a two-pack, and in a refill size).
5. A pack of NeuroGum designed to energize you five times faster than coffee, minus any jitters or sluggishness afterward. This blend of natural caffeine and nootropics will help you overcome that midday slump and make the most of your productivity.
Former BuzzFeeder Kayla Suazo swears by this gum: "It’s literally gum with 40 milligrams of caffeine (about half the amount of caffeine in an average cup of coffee), so it’s great to chew throughout the afternoon without having to worry about it keeping you up at night. It also has 60 milligrams of L-theanine, which is the main amino acid in green tea, so you get a natural energy boost without all the sugars that you’d find in energy drinks. THIS MEANS NO JITTERS. NO CRASHING. Just a good ole boost of energy. I was skeptical about this gum at first. I thought there was no way gum could wake me from my afternoon lull and increase my attention so I could get more work done. Guys, I was wrong. This stuff works, and works well. I even gave some to my coworkers, who said they noticed a difference immediately after chewing it. Around 2 p.m., I pop a piece in (I looove the cinnamon flavor) and I have an instant energy boost. It’s magic. There are nine pieces in a pack and I chew about one a day, so an entire box lasts me a month — which isn’t bad considering that it literally gives me life every single day. It's gluten-free, sugar-free, dairy-free, vegan, and non-GMO, and I think it's a way better option than energy drinks." Check out her full NeuroGum review for more deets!
Get a 12-pack (with 72 mints total) from Amazon for $24 (available in two flavors and other pack sizes).
6. A backseat hook to convert your car's headrests into storage by snapping around the connecting rod. Finally, you'll have a place to hang your bag while running your countless daily errands (instead of tossing it into the passenger's seat or backseat) so that it doesn't go sliding onto the floor when you sharply turn or brake. Plus, passengers will appreciate having a place to hang their stuff as well.
Promising review: "I thought this might be one of the silly things I sometimes fall for. Nope. These are awesome. I keep one on the driver's side headrest and the other on the passenger side. I prefer to use the passenger one, because I can reach into my purse from the drivers seat, but if I've got extra people in the car, it's nice to have the flexibility to keep my purse on either side. Also, they fit very snugly and are tough. My purse easily weighs 20 pounds, and it never looks like they're strained." —Kendra
Get a set of two from Amazon for $7.95 (available in two colors).
7. A set of handy reviewer-beloved reusable grocery bags, because you never know when you'll need to make a last-minute stop at the store on your way home because, oops, you ran out of time to grocery shop last weekend. They fold up super small into a lil' pouch, so you can just keep a few of 'em in your bag or car so you're always prepared.
Each of these is waterproof, durable, and built to hold 50+ pounds of groceries, replacing two or three regular-sized grocery bags apiece.
Promising review: "These are amazingly strong reusable bags! I love the large size and cute prints. It's also really easy to fold them back into the attached pouches. I now always have a few of these in my purse!" —Original
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in 16 color combos).
8. A wildly popular set of wireless Bluetooth earbuds that are super reliable and won't break the bank. These bbs have — no joke — over 220,000 (!!) 5-star ratings on Amazon from reviewers who consider them a fantastic AirPods dupe for their low price, great sound, waterproof + sweatproof design, and solid battery life (over 10 hours on a single charge) — perfect if you're always out and about.
These come with a wireless charging case that provides up to 45 hours of playtime when you're on the go — it'll fully recharge the earbuds in less than two hours.
Promising review: "Best decision! These are the greatest headphones ever! I saw them on TikTok months ago and added them to my wishlist. I got a new phone that doesn't have the headphone port so I decided it was time to finally buy them. They are amazing and I probably won't ever take them out of my ears! 😂" —Katlyn D Arnold
Get them from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in five colors).
9. A Saucemoto dip clip so you never again have to eat your French fries and chicken nuggets plain while driving — a game-changer if you're always taking meals in the car. With this little gadget, you can pair them with ketchup, BBQ sauce, or honey mustard for their full flavor ~potential~ right out of the drive-thru.
Promising review: "How did I go so long without one of these??? The Saucemoto was my first 'TikTok Made Me Buy It' purchase and I have no regrets. It clips easily to my car's vent and the sauce cups clip in easily so I can dip and drive. No more trying not to dump the sauce by accident while steering with the same hand that's holding the dip cup. It even comes with a dip cup for those places that do the pouches for their sauces rather than the cups. (I'm looking at you, Arby's.) Ya know, you end up squeezing the sauce onto the wrapper that's balanced on your lap and you end up getting some sauce on your steering wheel. OR you try the whole 'wrapper and sauce on the passenger seat and try to dip while watching the road,' which usually doesn't turn out so great." —Pleasure Pamela
Get set of two from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in four colors and larger packs).
10. An affordable, reviewer-beloved robot vacuum that'll (literally) stay on top of the endless pet fur, litter, dust, and dirt that builds up on your floor — that's one more chore marked off your list and more time for you to do...literally anything else.
Promising review: "I've been in the market for a robovac for quite some time, and, after a recent back surgery, vacuuming manually wasn't easy. I purchased this vacuum and have been very pleased with it. Its slim design gets under the dressers, beds, other furniture, and all the tight spaces that I couldn't get to with an upright vacuum cleaner. This makes a very low sound while in use, and honestly, I don't even realize it's operating, as the sound is pleasant (not loud at all)." —Teach3
Get it from Amazon for $149.99+ (available in two colors).
11. A cold brew coffee maker so you can whip up a refreshing caffeinated drink whenever you please while saving time *and* money in place of those all-too-frequent Starbucks trips. This popular device boasts an airtight lid and stainless-steel filter designed to keep coffee fresh for up to two weeks!
Jenae: "I bought the Takeya cold brew maker last summer, and it's been worth every penny — it's SO easy to use, and the coffee is equally delicious. I've loved having fresh cold brew all summer long while working from home. You just fill up the filter (which screws onto the lid) with your go-to ground coffee, fill the container with water, screw the filter-top on, shake for about 30 seconds to combine, and leave the whole thing in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Then, remove the filter from the pitcher and — BAM — you've got some delicious coffee. BTW, you can also use it to make hot coffee by adding boiling water."
Check it out on TikTok to see how it works, and peep our Takeya cold brew coffee maker review for more deets!
Promising review: "This coffee maker is my BEST FRIEND! I use this every day, it's so easy to use! My coffee comes out perfect every time. I'm a cold coffee drinker and I put about 8–10 scoops of freshly ground coffee into the filter. I let it sit overnight and the next morning, I remove the filter and dump the grounds. It makes four days' worth of coffee and I love that it's ready to go for me, especially since I wake up at 4:50 a.m. and I need to make my coffee quickly! It's very easy to clean as well." —Panda
Get it from Amazon for $20+ (available in two sizes).
12. An internet-beloved time-marked water bottle that'll make it way easier to stay on top of your hydration goals this year, since you'll have a visual reminder of how much you've drunk — and still need to drink. Bonus: The mouth piece is spill-proof, and it comes in *really* cute colors.
Promising review: "LOVE IT! I am very picky when it comes to water bottles, but this one is perfect! It is 32 ounces so it holds a lot of water to drink throughout the day! My favorite part is that you can add ice to it and it will not sweat due to the material it is made of, which I LOVE!" —Bianca Aguilera
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in 14 colors).
13. A highly rated Revlon hot air brush so you can treat yourself to a salon-level blowout without stepping outside the house, and in a fraction of the time you'd spend using a traditional blow-dryer. It handles drying and styling in one step!
Unlike other hairdryers, this one can be held closer to the roots and scalp for a higher volume and lift, and helps you curl hair at the end while it dries. It comes with three heat settings and is designed to work on all hair textures — reviewers with 2a through 4c hair mentioned it working for them, and especially noted that it helps cut down on drying time!
BuzzFeed Shopping writer Britt Ross says, "I *finally* tried this bad boy out after receiving it for Christmas, and let me tell ya — it's worth the hype! I have curly hair that frizzes up just by hearing the word 'humidity,' and because I have a ton of hair, it usually takes me forever to blow-dry it. Not anymore! With this, my hair is completely dry in about a third of the time it takes with a regular blow-dryer (maybe less!), with no frizz in sight. If you're like me and have hair that tangles really easily, I would recommend brushing the knots out with your regular brush before you start, but once that's done, it does the job in no time!"
Promising review: "I have 4c short natural hair and my shrinkage is real. I've been accustomed to using a blow dryer with with spike comb attachment for years that resulted in hair all over the floor and bathroom counter. Since using this blow dryer I am able to dry my hair in less time and there is a 90% drastic decrease in hair snags all over the floor and counter. My hair is growing longer and stronger every month now that I know how to retain my length from breakage. Very thankful for the makers of this product and have used it at least eight times already. The only design flaw is adjusting the heat temperature by having to stop the dryer and use both hands to turn the dial." —freshqt
Get it from Amazon for $44.99+ (available in two styles).
14. Plus! A reviewer-beloved, aloe vera-based curl refresher spray to give your curls or waves a little TLC, because the last thing you have time to worry about is frizz and dry, lifeless strands.
The Fro Experts is a Georgia-based, Black woman-owned natural haircare brand on Etsy formulated for type 3 and 4 hair textures.
Psst — this is meant to be used in place of water as a refresher, but per the brand, can be used right after conditioning as the “liquid” portion of the LOC method in your wash 'n go or as a detangler.
Promising review: "OMG and AMEN ... seriously, I have TRUE 4c hair and I have never in my 36 years experienced a true 100% natural/organic hair product, and for this to be my first time I'm beyond impressed. So pleased with my 2-year-old daughter's hair as well :-) Product does EVERYTHING its described to do :-)." —Rosanna Quinones
Get it from The Fro Experts on Etsy for $22.
15. An enzyme-based laundry stain remover so that spaghetti stain from the lunch you were hurriedly scarfing down doesn't have to ruin your day. Just spray the clothing and toss it into your hamper, and it'll be good as new once it goes through the wash. This stuff is a lifesaver for all sorts of stains, from red wine and coffee to blood, sweat, vomit, and more — even spots that have been there for YEARS.
Puracy is a Texas-based, family owned small business specializing in plant-based, chemical-free, hypoallergenic home products, with a donation made to local families in need with a portion of every purchase.
Emma: This spray also 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: "Mom of four here, one of whom is just a month old. I found this product after searching for 'breast milk stain remover.' Nursing my prior kids taught me the woes of stains like this — never have I thrown out more clothes than when I was breastfeeding. In the last month this stuff has proved to be a miracle worker with all sorts of stains. We’ve used it on breast milk, baby poop, spit up, big kid poop, mud, grass, ketchup, balsamic vinegar, Sriracha, chicken dung and mustard. No stain has survived. I follow the instructions and spray the stain, then I load up my washer and set it on a delayed start. Sometimes I’ll spray and leave overnight. I haven’t had any issues with damage to clothes like other reviewers. With four kids and a need to keep their clothes nice to pass along, this stuff is a lifesaver. I’ll be stocking up!" —Kathleen
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in three sizes; refills also available).
16. A microwave pasta maker for when you're *starving* and don't want to wait for water to boil (we've all been there). This lets you make al dente pasta in the microwave — it sounds like a gimmick, but reviewers say it's legit.
Promising review: "This is a fantastic product. I’ve been cooking for more than 50 years. Pasta has always been a simple go-to dinner for me. Tending to the boiling pot of pasta was just part of the process. I’ve been getting tired of cooking as I’ve aged. This simple little microwave pasta cooker has simplified cooking so much more than I could have imagined. Seems silly, but it’s kinda like a little miracle. No more toting a heavy pot to the stove. No more pouring pasta and boiling water into a colander. It’s simple, lightweight, and foolproof. You’ll never regret buying this. I suggest buying the larger size to have more portion options." —Winky
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
17. A dishwasher magnet you can slide to indicate the current status of the dishes inside — that way the next person who comes along knows without a doubt. No more combing for dirty dishes accidentally placed inside a clean dishwasher!
Promising review: "What took them so long?? Every household should have one of these. Does your partner point to the dishwasher and ask you, 'Hey, are these good?' Mine did, almost daily. Not anymore, though! A breeze to install (our dishwasher is magnetic, but I'm really glad it came with adhesive pads — someday when we move, if we need them we have them!), and even though I bought it (mostly) as a joke, I use the heck out of it. Slides easily when it needs to." —Andrea Braun
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in four styles).
18. A "Minimergency" kit you'll be grateful to have in your bag next time a "minimergency" happens in the middle of the day — like a period that starts one day early, sweaty pits from running to catch the train, or a crucial button that pops off your blouse. It contains 17 small but handy essentials that'll come in clutch when you need them most so you can keep right on trucking (instead of panicking).
Each kit includes earring backs, a deodorant towelette, double-sided tape, a stain remover, an emery board, clear nail polish, a breath freshener, clear elastics, dental floss, lip balm, a nail polish remover pad, a pain reliever, hair spray, a safety pin, an adhesive bandage, a mending kit, and a tampon.
Promising review: "I received this as a gift from a dinner guest and then quickly sent one to a cousin just for fun! It's excellent to send as a thank you gift or I'm just thinking about you gift!" —Bonnie
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in 23 colors).
19. A pretty pastel expanding file folder for keeping all those papers scattered across your desk nice and organized without being an eyesore like those plain beige folders. It can hold between 150 and 200 sheets of paper!
Promising review: "This is such a great folder, whether you are preparing for a job interview, storing files at home, organizing your work or home office, or using it for classes. I love the color choices and the size. I can easily slip it into my tote bag and it keeps me organized and looks professional." —Pammie
Get it from Amazon for $7.98 (available in nine colors).
20. Maybelline's Instant Age Rewind concealer, which is perfect for quick touch-ups (without cakiness!) on days when you're not feeling a full face of makeup. Dark, puffy under-eye circles and redness are no match for it.
Emma: TBH, last year I started using this myself (although this is former BuzzFeeder Kayla Suazo's lovely human face above), and I am mad that I wasted time with other concealers for so long. I am a deeply impatient person who likes to look good and does not like to put in effort in any way, shape, or form, and Maybelline created this so that people like me could gracelessly slap it on in the morning and be like "OK, REFLECTION, YOU GOT THIS" before being on their merry way. It never cakes, I look way more awake than I have any right to, and I never struggle to blend it the way I do with other concealers. 11/10 subscribe.
Promising review: "This is my all-time favorite concealer. It goes on creamy, covers under-eye circles without looking chalky. I hope they never stop making it." —YVonneM
Check out BuzzFeed's full Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer review for more deets.
Get it from Amazon for $8.80 (available in 18 shades).
21. A weekly pill organizer so you can prep and organize all your daily pills ahead of time and save yourself from having to rustle through a bunch of different bottles and boxes when you're already running late to work. It has a clever push-through design for easy loading (for people with arthritis or limited dexterity).
Sagely is a family-owned small business founded by husband-and-wife team Ellie Glazer and Ivor Miskulin, who spent three years designing the ideal, stress-free pill storage solution. The silicone lids are super secure, but also designed for gentle and easy opening and closing to account for users with dexterity issues.
Promising review: "Love this thing!!! I'm only 30 and didn't want an old lady pill box... and this one was modern and cool. The little slots to push in pills is fantastic and the containers are very large. It keeps my huge vitamin pills on either side and could fit over 10 large ones if needed. Love this thing. Worth the price and looks like it'll last forever. I do wish the magnets were stronger. They just keep them in place but will slide off if bumped. I assume this is helpful for people with arthritis. It's an easy fix. I take down one days worth of pills, set it on my counter and now I'm not too lazy to take my pills!" —Chicken McNugget
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
22. A set of 10 quick-dry nail polishes that come in the loveliest colors and, more importantly, won't make you wave your hands around for half an hour while you wait for them to dry. Reviewers confirm that, true to their marketing, these polishes *do* dry really fast, and as another HUGE plus, they peel off easily after a few days.
Promising review: "The set comes in various colors and they are all beautiful. The polish has a big brush that covers the nail easily. The polish is opaque but I did two coats. It didn't stain my nails or has a strong smell. The polish dried up quickly. I cook and clean, so it started to wear off on the fourth day. But I can repaint because of the easy application and fast drying." —perksofbeautyblog
Get 10 bottles from Amazon for $13.99 (available in five color combinations).
23. A small power bank charger you'll be kicking yourself for not buying sooner when you experience just how USEFUL this bb is — like when your phone is about to die while you're on a crowded bus or train. Instead of having to sit and listen to people bickering or blasting their music at full volume (like, why??), you'll be able to keep your phone juiced up and block out the world with your own music or podcasts.
Promising review: "This little gem is amazing! This year we were fortunate enough to do some local traveling and attend quite a few concerts. I take a ton of videos and pictures, often draining the battery. This power-packed product charged not only my phone when it was low, but my boyfriend’s AND the girl next to her!! Since you can only take small bags into venues, this slipped right into the pocket behind my phone! We had numerous comments on it bc of the little paw charge indicator. The flashing came in handy a few times when we found ourselves in the dark! I will be buying more and giving them as gifts this year!" —Annetastic
Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in four colors).
24. A handy minimalist weekly cleaning printable to split your cleaning into manageable chunks over the course of a week. This checklist targets a different room every day, which keeps you from getting too overwhelmed by the bigger picture of everything you have to get done. You could even check just a few things off every day and tackle this over the course of several weeks.
You can also print and place it inside a frame, then use a dry erase marker.
Creative Type Store is a woman-owned, Canada-based Etsy shop that specializes in designer printables to make life easier.
Promising review: "Great for what I needed! I had started my own schedule, but felt like I was forgetting things, too much in a day, etc. This is super helpful!" —Erin Brie
Get it from Creative Type Store on Etsy for $4.27.
25. A toilet-cleaning gel you NEED if the toilet always goes a little bit longer than it should between cleanings, because it's not exactly at the top of your long priority list. All you have to do is stamp it inside the toilet, and it'll clean the inner bowl every time you flush while also giving it a fresh smell. Yes, you still need to pick up that toilet brush from time to time, but this'll help prevent those shameful yellow rings from forming inside.
Promising review: "What can I say? This smells great and helps deodorize the water closet. It helps sanitize and keeps the bowl clean after every flush...and I can't be the only one who's satisfied when I click, press, and release the little jewel-looking gel tab onto the inside of a sparkling-clean bowl!" —Gino
Get a pack of 12 gel stamps and a dispenser from Amazon for $17.98.
26. A handy device to put an end to everyone in your house asking each other, "Did you feed the dog?" multiple times a day, especially when you have approximately 645,342 things going on. It also comes in versions for cats, fish, and more!
It has magnets, so just stick it on your fridge for some easy, nonverbal communication with the members of your household.
Promising review: "I wish I would’ve gotten this years ago. Takes all the guesswork out of 'was the dog fed?' Our poor dog either got multiple meals or nothing at all. It was so infuriating. I put this on the lid of the dog food container so you can’t get to the dog food without noticing if the tab was switched or not. Our dog gets fed more consistently now. I recommend this to anyone with a busy life who can’t remember anything or a family with many members who may or may not feed the pets!" —Kelly Oyster
Get it from Amazon for $10.95+ (available in six styles).
27. An iced coffee holder because if you've ever tried to juggle your drink while texting your friend and walking your dog at the same time, you know the struggle!! For anyone who always takes a little drink on the go (whether it's hot or cold), this cute accessory will free up your hand for ~multitasking~, and it'll keep the chilly condensation (or heat) away from your skin as well.
VIS Paradise Goods is a Florida-based Etsy stop established in 2021 that specializes in personalized and sustainable goods.
Emma: "I own one of these myself and love it for the convenience of texting on the go! These even have a holder for a straw if you happen to get iced coffee or bubble tea and don't want to stick the straw into the drink just yet. I've found this to be very sturdy and easy to use, plus they're a fun conversation starter — people always want to know where I got it!"
Promising review: "This is so cute and helpful!! I am so glad I bought one; I use it almost every day. I was worried that it may be loose, or cause some spilling, but it doesn’t at all! It fits my venti Starbucks iced coffee cups perfectly. It doesn’t spill at all if you line the mouth piece up with the handle to keep it centered. (Doesn’t spill anyway, but that helps too.) I get compliments all the time!" —Autumn Beatty
Get it from VIS Paradise Goods on Etsy for $15.55+ (available in five colors and 24 designs, or an option without a design).
28. A weekly meal planner so you can quickly plan out what you'll be eating each week and jot down ingredients you need, which will also help you shop faster (and avoid impulse purchases) during your weekly grocery trip.
The list magnetizes to the fridge, and has the meal plan on one side, and a perforated "shopping list" you can tear off and take with you on the other side.
Promising review: "I’ve been starting to get into meal prepping and this planner really helps! I like being able to look up recipes on my phone, then write down whatever ingredients I still need on the grocery list section of this planner. Its being magnetic is cool because you can hang it on the fridge. I love how the grocery list section can be ripped off so you can take it to the store, but the daily meal plans remain on the fridge so you can stay organized. This is a very simple idea, but it’s cute and helps keep me organized and motivated to plan out my meals." —Samantha M.
Get it from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in five colors).
29. A silicone soup and chili cube tray to seriously up your meal prep game. Each slot is big enough to hold one serving of soup, broth, stew, or sauce so that when you're ready to whip up a meal, you can save yourself a *ton* of time by just reheating one of these.
Promising review: "I'm extremely happy with my Souper Cubes! I cook chili and soup and always make too much, having the ability to freeze serving-size portions is perfect. Saves time and food quality by not having to thaw it all each time I want another serving. High quality and since it's silicone and not rigid plastic it won't crack in the freezer. Highly recommend!" —Alexander S. Waterman
Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (also available in a two-pack).
30. A 3D-printed key holder/envelope keeper that'll be the last thing you see on your way out the door and the first thing you see upon your arrival home, which is *super* useful for helping you stay on top of outgoing mail and for keeping your keys in a dedicated spot (so you don't have to go on a scavenger hunt for them on an already chaotic morning).
Crossover Designs is a Florida-based Etsy shop established in 2018 that specializes in 3D-printed home products.
Each of these fits a standard double gang (toggle/rocker) light switch cover, and can be installed easily without drilling, nails, or glue.
Promising review: "Love it! Simple, sleek, space-saving, smart... who knew I’d be so stoked for a switch plate cover! Not to mention the customer service was very personal and attentive." —Kelsey Johnson
Get it from Crossover Designs on Etsy for $19.49+ (available in five colors and two finishes).
31. A five-year One Line A Day journal to encourage you to spend just a few minutes (or less) of reflection every day. It can feel difficult to make time for journaling, but this is a super low-commitment option!
The book comes with 365 pages, each of which has lines for five days, so you'll write on the same page each year when the date comes around again. It's a really cool way to reflect on your ~journey~ — kind of like those "this time last year!" things your phone or Facebook does, except you're the ones in control of what gets written and saved.
Get it from Amazon for $15.26 or Bookshop (to support local bookstores) for $15.76.
32. An electric mug warmer if you're always moving around and doing so many things that your morning coffee goes cold before you can finish even one cup. With this electric warmer, you'll be able to happily enjoy your hot, caffeinated drink for hours.
Reviewers suggest turning the heat down from high to medium once the drink gets down to about the halfway point so it stays a comfortable temperature!
Jenae: After seeing this coffee warmer all over BuzzFeed Shopping and even gifting my dad one for Christmas, 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 that'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 $23.29+ (available in eight colors).
33. An auto-shutoff outlet so you never again have to stop in your tracks and wonder, "Did I turn off the hair straightener..." Plug this into your most-used outlet and push the button to turn the power on for 30 minutes — after that time, it'll shut down automatically so you can have peace of mind once you're out the door.
Reviews have been updated for length and/or clarity.