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1. A reviewer-beloved veggie chopper that'll make you feel so powerful as you slice, chop, and julienne veggies (including those dreaded onions that make your eyes water) with ease. Its built-in storage container below keeps everything in one place until you're ready to add them to your meal!
Check out a TikTok of the veggie chopper in action.
Promising review: "Makes life so much easier. I can't imagine chopping onions or bell peppers by hand anymore, and it does so much more. We used to have a Prepworks chopper, which was a similar idea, but you had to press so hard to chop, and it broke after not too long. This one requires very little effort to cut through the food, and it has a generous container." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
2. A pair of full-length, squat-proof leggings available in fun animal prints and bold colors — they'll look ultra-cute with your boots or sneakers (regardless of whether the gym's actually in your schedule that day).
3. A very handy hair thinner and cutter to save you some money on frequent salon appointments — people swear by this little tool for everything from trimming bangs and maintaining short haircuts to styling wigs.
4. A luggage drink caddy that attaches to your suitcase handle so you can make that Starbucks stop and keep moving toward your terminal with a free hand for your phone or boarding pass. It can fit two drinks, or one drink and a snack — or any other small items you want to keep close at hand while in the airport!
Reviewers say it's ideal for a suitcase that can roll on four wheels! If you have a suitcase that has to tilt while it rolls, just be careful if the drinks are open at the top.
Promising review: "Got compliments on its first travel day! So easy to use and sturdy. I use one side for drinks, the other side for sandwiches, and the small pocket for receipts, napkins, or utensils. Made traveling easy." —Joanna Livingston
Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in 34 colors and styles) — clip the coupon to save an extra 10%.
5. Maybelline's Instant Age Rewind Concealer, perfect for a quick touch-up (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.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Emma Lord says, "TBH, last year I started using this myself (although this is [former] editor 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
Get it from Amazon for $8.36 (available in 18 shades).
And check out our Maybelline Instant Age Rewind concealer review for more deets!
6. A pack of Affresh dishwasher cleaner tablets that can remove the nasty buildup inside your dishwasher without you needing to lift a finger. Just add a tablet, run a normal wash cycle, and watch lime and mineral buildup disappear. Now you don't have to worry about your dishes *actually* getting clean!
7. A copy of Foodheim: A Culinary Adventure, a drool-worthy guide to everything from circle foods (burgers, etc.) and juicy foods (steak, etc.) to sabering a bottle of bubbly and cooking dishes that are even better than your grandmother's.
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8. A sturdy laptop sticker that'll provide some non-verbal communication between you and any feline parents while out in public. I don't know you, but I already know I love your cat.
9. Some Mystical Fire flame colorant so you can pretend you're a wizard when you drop a couple of these packets onto your bonfire and green, blue, purple, and yellow flames start to emerge. This one's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
10. A bottle of First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub made with 10% AHA to decongest skin and whisk away dry, rough bumps, helping your "strawberry" or "chicken" skin (as keratosis pilaris is sometimes called) feel and look much healthier and smoother.
11. A bamboo plant stand ideal for storing *and* displaying all your plant bbs in both a space-efficient and aesthetic way. You could place it near a sunny window or even outside on a covered deck or porch!
Promising review: "This product arrived quickly and was very easy to assemble with clear instructions. It came with everything needed to assemble, including the mallet, and also received cute little garden gloves and tools as a bonus gift! Wasn't expecting that. Nice touch! It also came with one extra piece of each part, which I thought was nice in case I broke something while assembling — I didn't, but definitely nice to have extra. It's the perfect size for my patio, and the shelves are big enough for more than one small pot. Super great find!!! Would definitely purchase from this company again." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $27.99 (also available in 12 other styles).
12. A nostalgic AIM log-in sticker that's customizable with your old screen name for the ultimate piece of throwback decor.
13. A bottle of Dr Song Benzoyl Peroxide Face and Body Wash formulated with 10% benzoyl peroxide to address moderate to severe acne all over your body, providing a deep cleansing treatment that's not irritating!
14. A set of Gorilla Grip adhesive grippers because you're tired of constantly tripping over, sliding around on, and readjusting your rugs every time you walk through the area. This'll keep them securely in place — and the grippers are even reusable.
15. A bottle of cult-favorite Bio-Oil — it's packed with vitamins A and E, chamomile, lavender, and other natural oils for anti-inflammatory and skin-smoothing benefits. People say it's ultra-effective at fading scars and stretch marks, reducing redness, and evening out skin tone, and it smells like an expensive spa treatment!
Promising review: "I've used this stuff for a few years, and I have to tell you it's pretty much replaced lotion for me. I don't put it on thick though. It makes my legs and feet silky smooth. Even putting it on the bottoms of my feet, they don't get greasy or slippery. I put it a dab on my lips to avoid chapping and lines. I dab some on the outside of my eyes to counter the crow's feet that are trying to form. Dry ankles, knees, knuckles, or elbows? Saturate them. Chapped nipples from running in the cold (or whatever you're doing to make them chapped)? Dab some on. I've used it on my face as a moisturizer in a pinch." —Rebecca Blake
Get it from Amazon for $8.92+ (available in two sizes).
16. A long-lasting Terro Garbage Guard to rid yourself of the cloud of flies (and other bugs) that have taken up residence around your trash cans and help prevent future infestation. Just stick it inside the can, and it'll released an odorless vapor that kills insects for up to four months!
17. A delicate cat ring that's puuurrfectly minimalist and will go with pretty much anything you're wearing.
18. A baby doll blouse with a comfy, flowy fit and striking pattern that'll complement any pair of denim.
19. A pack of M3 Naturals retainer cleaning tablets for when your retainers, aligners, and other dental accessories start to smell and look a little grody. After just a few minutes of soaking in water with one of these fast-acting tabs, you'll have much fresher retainers that won't make you gag a little when you put them in.
20. A Wobble Wag Giggle Ball that'll be your pup's new playtime BFF (besides you, of course). It has four clutch pockets that make it easier for dogs to pick it up, and with just a lil' nudge of their nose, it'll be rolling away making enticing "giggle" sounds your energetic pup won't be able to resist chasing after!
21. An easy-to-use nose wax kit that'll make quick work of any unwanted nose hairs without irritating plucking — reviewers say it's not painful like they expected and gets the job done in a matter of minutes.
22. A bottle of Olaplex Hair Perfector No. 3 Repairing Treatment — it's been described as "a miracle in a bottle" for anyone whose hair is dry, brittle, and damaged (whether it's from bleach, box dyes, or hot tools). This concentrated treatment restores *and* strengthens your hair, reducing breakage while protecting the strands against future damage. Silky, shiny hair, here we come.
23. A pack of disposable sticky traps those pesky flying bugs that swarm your indoor plants can't resist — these will trap them so you can (ugh) dispose of them later.
24. A copy of Dangerous Games to Play in the Dark. This collection contains spine-chilling games based on urban legends like Bloody Mary and The Answer Man, with dark illustrations to match. Pick it up for the creepiest game night ever...if you dare.
25. A ruffled wrap dress you'll want to find excuses to wear all. the. time. It's biz-casual enough for a work meeting, cute enough for brunch dates, and elegant enough for formal events — just swap your boots or sandals for heels!
26. An organic, lavender-scented dry shampoo and volume powder for when it's day three since your last hair wash but you're already running late to work. Just gently spray and rub some of this into your roots for instantly fresher, more voluminous-looking hair — it'll tide you over 'til your next proper shampoo sesh!
27. A knee stabilizer band if pain in your knees is holding you back during physical activity — it goes around your leg just underneath the knee to stabilize and protect the area while running, walking, and playing sports.
28. A pack of 24 travel-sized cubes of Frozen Cream that'll be a lifesaver when your skin is feeling dry and irritated while on the go (especially after a long plane ride — the *worst*). It has a cooling effect that can help soothe redness and actually soaks into your skin for deep hydration.
29. A bottle of Rain-X Original Windshield Treatment if encountering a sudden downpour while driving is one of your *least* fave situations — it drastically improves your visibility by literally repelling rain, sleet, and snow on your windshield, and it even keeps bugs from sticking.
30. A pack of MiracleWipes, made to remove tough grime and caked-on food inside your dishwasher and on your cooktop without leaving any streaks, smudges, or residue.
31. A discreet storage box for concealing messy cords, outlets, routers, or valuables — it's made from reclaimed wood and sustainable wood, and you can customize your color scheme! Not only will you look ~well read~, you'll also make the area look instantly cleaner and more organized.
32. An inconspicuous set of velvet scrunchies to keep small travel items (like cash and lip balm) *literally* close at hand while still out of sight — and yes, they work as actual scrunchies too when you need to pull your hair out of your face.
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This eliminates the need to carry a wallet or small purse when all you need is some cash and your key, for instance!
Promising review: "I love this idea! These scrunchies are very convenient when I go to the gym since I hate carrying around my keys and lip balm. The colors are fun and the band that is used is great for thick hair! The scrunchies stretch very well and hold my hair without falling off. I am very satisfied with the product and I would recommend!" —Ossiris Acevedo
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $12.99 (available in three colors).
33. A pair of Bambody absorbent panties capable of absorbing up to two tampons' worth of liquid, with total coverage from front to rear. No more stained bedsheets or panicking because you're out of pads/tampons.
34. A colorful Nomad Cosmetics America's Parks Palette because yes, there's a palette that'll combine your love for both makeup and nature. This gorgeous set contains 15 highly pigmented shades, including shimmers, mattes, and metallics, all inspired by iconic US locales like Big Bend and the Everglades.
35. A pack of microfiber mop slippers so you can get in some passive floor cleaning while walking around your home — these microfiber mop slippers will catch all that pet hair, dust, dirt, and other debris you keep stepping on, and you can just pop them into the washing machine when you're done. They'll also fit over your Swiffer for double use!
36. A pair of Nroda sunglasses for when you feel like dazzling the world with your presence everywhere you go.
37. A tube of Grande Cosmetics GrandeLASH-MD Lash Enhancing Serum that contains just the right mix of vitamins, peptides, and amino acids that'll promote thicker, longer-looking lashes — people might even think you're wearing falsies.
38. A 100% organic cotton bacon sponge so you don't have to dirty up paper towels every time you go to whip up a BLT. This reusable, biodegradable non-paper towel will soak up the excess grease from any fried food after cooking — up to 10 times its weight in liquid!
39. A set of arthritis hand compression gloves if you regularly deal with stiffness, pain, and tension in your finger joints while trying to type. They're breathable, moisture-wicking, and provide just enough gentle compression for comfort — like a soothing bearhug for your wrists and fingers.
40. A bottle of The Laundress Crease Release that'll eliminate wrinkles without having to lug out the iron — just lightly spray it onto any clothing pieces or other fabric, and it'll help release the wrinkles, a lifesaver for that last-minute formal event. It also has a light, classic clean linen scent!
Note: Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.