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1. A reusable, one-size-fits all iced coffee sleeve that'll help keep your ice from melting and watering down your caramel macchiato while also giving total mermaid vibes. The color scheme screams Little Mermaid.
Promising review: "Omg. Y'all, I'm soooo obsessed with this coffee sleeve! Best invention ever! I gotta have my iced coffee, but being outside and in the car, the ice always melts so fast. And I had been using those Java neoprene sleeves, and they were cute, and they helped with the condensation from the cup but didn't keep it cold long, and it made my cup wobbly. I lost my last one so I got on Amazon, and this new item showed up. Fits any size cup and same price as the neoprene sleeves? Ummmm sold! So, I got to use it today for the first time, and I'm in love. Excuse me while I buy every single color and give them as gifts as well! Don't hesitate. Buy it. Buy three. You will not regret it. As a matter of fact, y'all need a spokesperson? I'll shout from the rooftops how obsessed I am with this product!" —BamaMama1026
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in six colors).
2. A luggage scale because every time you go to the airport and weigh your luggage, it's a pound overweight and you have to pay those ridiculous baggage fees. Your future self will thank you so much for this.
Promising review: "This luggage scale was a lifesaver during my last trip and will be for future trips. It was accurate within a few ounces to a pound compared to the airport’s scale. It saved us from having to pay the hefty fee for overweight bags x2 bags (we brought a lot of stuff home from our trip, and I packed a lot in my suitcase to begin with). It’s also sturdy, and locks in the weight of the luggage on the screen once it reads it. I recommend!" —Sonia
Get it from Amazon for $9.89+ (available in eight colors and in a pack of two).
3. A wearable nail polish holder ring that'll make your self care mani pedi time waaaay easier and waaaay more relaxing because you won't have to constantly fumble around with the bottle. Nah, Lizzie McGuire, *this* is what dreams are made of.
Promising review: "Soon as I saw this, I knew I had to get it. How smart that someone finally came up with something that will hold your polish? Not everyone can afford to, or want to go out and get mani pedis. Some of us want to stay home, stay away from the germs and do these things ourselves. But of course, I would make a mess or tip the polish over or knock it over when working on my fingers and toes. This is perfect. It fits on my hand, it fits all sizes of nail polish bottles and it is made of a nice, thick plastic. You get 5 big stars from me." —Anne Maes
Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in 22 colors).
4. A watermelon cutter for some perrrrfect little melon cubes. Super safe to use, even for kids cuz the blades aren't sharp. Warm weather = bring on the watermelon but hold on all the work. 😋
Check it out in action on TikTok here!
Promising reviews: "This tool is so handy!! I hate cutting watermelon, and this is so fast and easy to use and easy to wash. I cut a watermelon in less than five minutes. It cuts yellow watermelon too!!! The included baller is great for the small leftover, hard-to-reach places." —Andrea D.
Get it from Amazon for $12.37.
5. And, an easy-to-use corer to make cutting apple slices for the kids, or yourself, easier. No seeds, no stems, nada!
After you've removed the core, the blades open up for simple disposal.
Promising review: "This thing is great. Very sturdy. Works amazingly well. I bought this because I had 1 1/2 bushels of apples I needed to core to make apple butter. Did the job in no time at all with this gadget. Much less waste than cutting around the core and in 99+% of the apples it removed the entire core and seeds without me having to do touch-ups with a paring knife. I highly recommend this tool and will be buying more of them to give as gifts for friends who enjoy the culinary arts." —James M.
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in 26 colors).
6. A handy RFID-blocking travel wallet complete with a — *get ready* — passport pocket, boarding pass compartment, three credit card slots, an ID slot, a slim card pouch, a slim pocket — *takes a breath* — a ticket slot, a cellphone pouch, a coin zippered pocket, a key holder, and a pen holder, all in one place. So now you won't be searching for where you put your boarding pass or digging through your carry-on for your credit card when purchasing your morning coffee.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this wallet. I needed a new travel wallet, and this holds everything I need all in one place, and it still closes nicely and stays flat! I can fit my boarding pass, passport, ID, credit cards, money, checked baggage tickets, receipts, and more in it, yet it doesn’t bulk up or look like an overstuffed mess. It's just amazing. The description says it only holds US money, but I just used the boarding pass flap to hold all my Japanese yen (¥), which are larger. I didn’t use the zippered pocket for coins as I much prefer a separate coin purse for that sort of thing. I definitely recommend to anyone who travels a lot!" —Anthony L.
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in 40 colors).
7. A curling rod headband for beautiful, juicy curls on those days where you don't wanna use heat to style. Under $15 for a gorg hairstyle!
This also comes with a claw clip and two scrunchies. So, I bet you're thinking *how does this baby work?* Start with slightly damp hair. Position the curling rod to the middle of your head and secure it with the claw clip then begin to braid one side and wind it around the curler. Once you get the end of your hair, wind it with scrunchies and do the same on the other side. Take it out the next morning and enjoy your voluminous, gorgeous curls!
Promising review: "I had seen this on TikTok and was interested. Two of my friends got it and showed me their results so I just had to do it. I washed my hair and only put my spray product in, waited til it dried to damp, and wrapped it up. I was surprised how comfortable it was to sleep with in and the curls were just amazing. This is my second time using it and the curls hold well! Highly recommend!" —Lauren
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 11 colors).
8. A four-pocket FlipBelt to hold your phone, keys, ID, whatever you need with you on that run so that you can be hands-free! No bouncing, no budging, and no searching for where to put your essentials.
Psst — it's also machine washable and dryable!
Check out a TikTok of the FlipBelt in action!
Promising review: "Love love love my FlipBelt. I cannot stand arm bands so for the past year, I have been running while holding my phone (I know, awful). I was running with my coworker and she suggested I get a running belt. Having run a couple of half marathons in the past, I have used running belts but they tend to bounce around and just be an annoyance. I happened to stumble on the FlipBelt on Amazon and had to give it a try. It fits my iPhone 7 that has an OtterBox on it, and did not budge once during my six-mile run. At the four-mile mark, I even tried adjusting it because I thought there's no way this thing is staying in place so well, and it was still in the exact same spot as when I started my run. I also noticed I was able to run faster than usual and I think it's because I was concentrating on holding my phone with its massive case on it. If you're in between sizes, I suggest going a size down. Can't wait to wear this for my upcoming half-marathons in the fall!" —kel07
Get it from Amazon for $34 (available in 2XS–2XL and 13 colors).
9. A very unique luggage tag to make spotting your black bag in the sea of black suitcases a breeze and send a funny little message to anyone who mistakingly grabs your bag. I mean, this is seriously just a freakin' gem of a product.
Ava and Eve Boutique is a North Carolina-based small biz that specializes in witty luggage tags and tumblers.
Promising reviews: "Beyond hilarious and adorable. Made with solid material — I was able to write in my info with a Sharpie without smudging it. I can’t wait to attach this to my bag for my vacation next week." —Christina M.
"As a flight attendant, this tag gets lots of use and so many compliments. It's great quality and just as described/pictured." —Kayla S.
Get it from Ava and Eve Boutique on Etsy for $9.
10. A two-pack of Downy wrinkle release spray that'll help keep your clothes crisp and wrinkle-less. It'll also help eliminate odor for neat, fresh clothing. Just spray, smooth, and go! Getting wrinkles out has never been easier.
Promising review: "We took the Downy Wrinkle Guard spray for our 14-day cruise and to our disbelief all of our clothing looked as sharp as the day that we packed our luggage. A light spray on the wrinkled area, slide your hand over, and the wrinkle is gone. Great product!" —Albert Z.
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $11.36+ (available in two scents and four sizes).
11. An absolutely *perfect* mixing bowl with a non-slip bottom and a lid that has three interchangeable grater inserts 😱. We love a multitasker! Now you can grate your ingredients right into the mixing bowl and save yourself from having so many dishes to do later!
Get it from our Goodful shop for $24.99.
12. A hybrid travel planner and journal so you can organize all your plans for your trip in advance as you get super stoked that vacation is approaching. This thing has everything you need to feel extra prepared — from bucket lists to packing lists, to-do lists, accommodation plans, transportation plans, budgeting — every little detail that's on your mind right in one place!
The Lamare is a Florida-based small biz established in 2017 that specializes in planners and journals.
Promising review: "It’s exactly what I wanted. It has specific areas for budgeting, things to do, hotel check in and check out, even a few pages per vacation area to write notes. I was super excited to get it and start writing everything down for my future vacations. I really like this travel planner." —Poptart
Get it from Amazon for $13.95.
13. A reviewer-beloved Javy cold brew concentrate for some quick, easy, convenient coffee. Simply mix one or two teaspoons of this yummy stuff with water or milk and there ya have it! Delicious coffee in seconds!
Promising review: "I bought this after seeing it on TikTok, specifically for making iced coffees this summer. I am not going to lie, I was dubious as I love my coffee SUPER STRONG and most other coffee concentrates simply fall short. Many have a terrible, bitter burned flavor and just don't deliver the high impact caffeine that I crave. I am in shock at the quality that this coffee concentrate has! I mixed just one teaspoon (it was getting late and I wanted to get some sleep that evening) with two pumps of my white chocolate syrup, ice, and milk. OMG!! It was amazing. I will be keeping it on hand for iced coffee permanently!" —natalie k.
Get it from Amazon for $25.37+ (available in six flavors and five sizes).
14. A pack of two Dip Clips so you can eat easily when you stop for food on your eight-hour road trip. Clip this onto your air vent and enjoy your nuggets easily. Such a clever little invention!
Saucemoto is a small biz founded in 2017 with a goal of designing and manufacturing world-changing products.
Okay, besties, so I have not stopped bragging about my little chicky nuggy dip clip since I got it last Christmas. This is by far one of my favorite things I've ever received. I LOVE chicken nuggets, I wanna be a chicken nugget, but I did not like trying to dunk my nuggets while driving. This thing is so convenient for days that I don't have much time to eat and just have to grab something quick and keep going. Get yourself one if you're nugget obsessed like me, everyone who's seen it in my car has gotten one for themselves and not regretted it!
Promising review: "This is the greatest invention. I’m in my car a lot and anytime I order any fast food I always have to order dip, doesn’t matter what I’m eating. This thing came in handy not only for me but my son, too. Perfect for me because it comes with two holders and I like at least two dips at a time. I know I’m making this out to sound like it’s a billion dollar invention but I just love it. It’s a very handy thing to have in your car. I’m forever spilling my sauces all over the place because there is nowhere to put them, and then I saw this and knew I just had to try it. It’s a total game changer in my car. Thanks to whoever invented this. It’s GREAT!!" —Denise
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $10.90 (available in four colors and in multipacks).
15. A hypoallergenic makeup brush shampoo to help make cleaning your beauty tools a much less dreadful task. If you'd literally rather buy new makeup tools than clean them, this minimal effort shampoo is just as right for you as Baby Bear's chair was for Goldilocks.
This shampoo formula is cruelty-free and vegan!
Promising review: "After thorough, intensive scrubbing with dish soap, I thought I'd done an ok job on my brushes. FALSE! THIS! This magical, Hogwarts-crafted solution put any soap to shame. Minimal effort, incredible results. I had no idea my brushes could go back to their original color. Best purchase ever." —AC
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
16. A utility market cart that'll help so so much on grocery shopping day when you have a car full of bags and no one to help get them up to your fourth-floor apartment. Instead of taking three trips inside, load this baby up and get those groceries unloaded lickety-split. You always see older people with these and, honestly, they're doing life right.
Promising review: "My mom used a folding cart similar to this one, to carry bags of groceries and I always wanted one. I have bad knees, so using this cart saves me extra steps carrying the grocery bags from the car into the house. It is lightweight but sturdy enough to hold heavy bottles, cartons and canned goods. The cart is easy to fold and fits right into the trunk of my car." —M. Comstock
Get it from Amazon for $44.32.
17. An eyelash growth serum to help get fuller, stronger, longer, thicker lashes and have everyone envy you. Apply this consistently like a top liner and watch your lashes grow, baby, grow!
Promising review: "This stuff is a magical miracle elixir! I use it twice a day and after about six weeks the results are literally unbelievable! It works, and it works fast. I have naturally straight, light brown, thin lashes. They’re now darker, thicker, and so long they touch my glasses!" —V. Campbell
Get it from Amazon for $28.99 (available in two colors and an eyebrow serum).
18. A rapid egg cooker that'll make you the best eggs everrrrr. Like 'em scrambled? This can do that. Boiled? Not a challenge. Omelet? Easy peasy. And it'll do most of the work for you, so while your breakfast is cooking you can finish getting ready for work. I see the little hearts developing in your eyes 😍; who doesn't love a perfect omelet?!
This little baby comes with a poaching tray, omelet tray, six-egg holder tray, measuring cup, and access to a recipe database.
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 $18.99+ (available in eight colors).
19. A hydration reminder water bottle attachment to instantly turn any water bottle into a time-marked one so you can keep using your old reliable fave. And you'll remember to actually drink from your little old fave with this, cuz it's got a sensor that periodically lights up depending on when you last took a sip and will remind you to take another. Water goals = crushed.
Check out a TikTok of the hydration reminder attachment in action.
Promising review: "I purchased the Ulla because for some reason I cannot remember to drink enough water. I have had this for one week and it absolutely helps! Even though it's tiny, the light will grab your attention in an instant. My water intake has tripled, my skin is improving, and I feel better than normal. Definitely worth trying!" —Hope S.
Get it from Amazon for $25 (available in five colors).
20. Vacuum-free space-saving compression bags so that instead of packing seven outfits for your three-day trip, you can pack 14. Look, I totally understand, I always overpack too and you 👏 need 👏 options 👏 !!! You don't need to pay for another suitcase at the airport cuz these bags will make your clothes shrink itty bitty, meaning you can fit more stuff! Put your clothes in em, zip 'em up, roll the bag, and *voila* you can bring that other sundress.
Promising review: "These were the things I never knew I needed for traveling. They work just as advertised and are really useful when going on a trip. I always hate at the end of a trip having to mix dirty and clean clothes — a 'laundry bag' or plastic shopping bag never really felt like a good enough separation. These bags seal up and conceal the most stinky, wet clothes from your clean unused clothes. They are going to be one of my new necessities for my big family when traveling." —Sarbello
Get a set of eight from Amazon for $15.97.
21. A rechargeable Finishing Touch electric razor to help get your legs so smooth you'll get flashbacks to the days when you were seven and didn't have leg hair yet. And if sometimes you shave and get out of the shower and realize that you missed a spot, noooo worries! It's got an LED light to help illuminate skin and avoid missing any patches of hair.
It's got 18K gold-plated heads that'll contour to every curve on your leg. To remove hair, gently press it against your leg and make circular motions, no soap or water needed.
BTW, this is solely for use on legs, do NOT use under your arms or anywhere other than your legs!
Promising review: "LOVE IT! This is now my favorite hair remover. It's so easy and comfortable to use, leaving my legs soft and smooth from top to bottom. There was no discomfort or irritation at all. Smoothly gliding around/over ankles, back of the knees, and blind curves. I have found using this is actually a relaxing experience." —Jez
Get it from Amazon for $37.49.
Oh! And one last thing, BuzzFeed Shopping editor Samantha Wieder is also a big fan of the Finishing Touch eyebrow hair remover, and they make a tool for general facial hair removal too!
22. The Thaw Claw since you forget to take the meat out the freezer just about, uhhh, every day. Attach it to the bottom of your sink and it'll keep your packages of protein in place while you thaw 'em underwater.
Thaw Claw is a Black-owned small biz that's been featured on Shark Tank, HSN, and Good Morning America!
Promising review: "At first this looked gimmicky, but I saw a need for something like this. I use vacuum bags to freeze my meat and with our schedules, thawing out our meal for that evening often includes placing the frozen block in water to thaw in a reasonable time. Without this item, I was left to put a heavy pot or iron skillet on top to keep it in submerged to speed the thawing process. This device, with its suction base and spread design, keeps the food item under its fingers to allow the thawing process to complete in less than half the time by just putting it in the water. And before you object, 'that’s not safe, the temperature will rise too much and promote bacteria growth' — I have ServSafe certs. I know my time and temp levels and those are in no way even close to approaching the danger zone unless you leave it for hours before cooking. I recommend this item for anyone, but especially anyone who has time constraints for evening dinner prep or any other time for that matter." —mudhen7
Learn more about safe food thawing methods here.
Get it from Amazon for $17.95.
23. A three-pack of Tide To Go pens for those days you're dining outside and spill a little sangria on your dress before you even got some IG pics in. A spot remover you can easily bring with you everywhere!
Promising review: "Everyone should seriously carry one in their bag and car, so freaking useful. Just last week, I wore a white sweater for a lunch meeting, and of course, stain ensues. Luckily, I had a Tide pen in my purse and was squeaky clean in under 60 seconds before my next meeting. Stain, what stain? That's a YEP from me!" —Ms. Hala
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $7.74.
24. A waterproof pouch so you can bring your phone with you snorkeling on your vacation and capture all that magnificence that is ~under the sea~ — Ariel, Flounder, you there? Oh, and even in this little dry bag you can still use your phone, soooo...underwater selfies!
It fits any phone up to 100 mm x 170 mm (or about 3.9 inches x 6.7 inches). It's also great at keeping out sand and dirt.
Promising review: "I purchased this case in July for an upcoming canoe trip with a friend, and as luck would have it, we flipped our canoe. Being the rebel that I am, I chose not to wear my phone around my neck, and so it, my ID, and my debit card ended up at the bottom of the river. I assumed it would be discovered a thousand years from now and placed in a museum as an ancient artifact. Fast forward to this week. I was contacted via FB by an Alachua County Sheriff’s Office diver and guess what he found? Yup, my phone case with all of the contents intact and dry as a bone! He had to cut the case open, but there was not one single drop of water in it and he ended up purchasing a case for himself because he was just that impressed!" —Julie M.
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in 14 colors).
25. A bottle of nontoxic Sunny & Honey Carpet Miracle that'll help give your carpets the cleaning they have soooo needed. This stuff is tough on dirty carpets and will have 'em looking brand new again no matter how big or old the stains from your kids, pets, or clumsy self (🙋♀️).
This solution works great with Bissell, Hoover, McCulloch, Rug Doctor, Kenmore, and Carpet Express vacuum cleaners.
Sunny & Honey is a family-run small biz that specializes in safe, nontoxic, biodegradable cleaning products.
Promising review: "Worth every penny. I’ve bought this product so many times now, I have it on auto-ship! Saw the reviews and figured I’d give it a try. My cat likes to pee over the litter box and stained the brand-new carpet. I used this in my Bissell and it took all the stain and smell out!!! I’ll never use another cleaner." —Wendy
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes).
26. A toothbrush holder and toothpaste dispenser to avoid your kid getting toothpaste literally everywhere. It's got five toothbrush slots, two toothpaste squeezers, and four cups to hold pretty much whatever you'd like to throw in 'em. Impressive.
Promising review: "I am SO happy I bought this for my bathroom! It looks so clean, is easy to install, and easy to clean when toothpaste gets on it! The design is simple, yet genius! My 5-year-old uses it with ease and she doesn't make a mess with the toothpaste tube anymore! I am extremely satisfied and I have had it for three months now. TikTok made me buy it, LOL!" —Stephanie M.
Get it from Amazon for $16.77+ (available in three colors).
27. A game-changing microwave pasta cooker so you can make some bomb pasta without doing all that work or burning up in front of a boiling pot of water. I meannnn, just look at that reviewer's spaghetti below — looks freakin' gourmet. You just fill this baby to the indicated line for water, heat it in the microwave for *about* 12 minutes, and boom, noodles for alfredo! Is this what Hannah Montana meant by best of both worlds?
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Katy Herman LOVES the Fasta Pasta and had this to say:
"Two of the most basic facts about me are that 1) I love pasta and 2) I'm lazy as heck. Cooking pasta is pretty easy, even for someone like me who rarely cooks. But still, it's a little more than I want to do when I'm feeling hungry and/or burnt out to wait for the water to boil and have to wash the pot and colander when I'm done. What I really needed was something that could have the whole process done in under 15 minutes and that I could just toss in the dishwasher.
Enter the Fasta Pasta (great name btw). I'm really amazed by what a game-changer it is, as well as how user-friendly it is. It comes with a booklet of instructions on how long to cook/how much pasta and water to use for all different shapes of pasta, plus there's an extended list on the product's website. All you have to do is measure out the pasta and fill the tub with water to the appropriate fill line, then microwave it on high for the noted amount of time. When it's done, you pop on the lid, which has convenient handles. I was nervous about using my bare hands to take this out of the microwave even with the handles, but amazingly it doesn't get that hot! The lid also has a built-in strainer, which is perfect for both helping you fill the Fasta Pasta with a precise amount of water and for straining once the pasta is cooked. Then voila! You've got pasta! Check out my full Fasta Pasta review (#2), and yes, please cast me in an infomercial about it."
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
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