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1. A silicone utensil rest with a heat-resistant drip pad that can hold multiple utensils. No more allowing your serving spoon to drip food all over your counters and no more burning your spatulas by resting them against the pans. Problem solved.
Promising review: "How did I live without this!? Got this for Christmas and love it already! Easy to clean and holds multiple utensils. Great gift!" —Regular Guy
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in two sizes and 26 colors).
2. A smartplug that works with Alexa to add voice control to your outlet. You can use the Alexa app to schedule lights, appliances, and more to turn on and off automatically or control them remotely when you're not there. The Alexa energy dashboard will even estimate your light's consumption and give you tips on how to save energy. Incredibly impressive if you ask me.
Just to be clear, you need an Alexa device for it to work!
Promising review: "Not sure how I lived so long without one of these. I am disabled and getting to the light switch is sometimes hard to do but with Alexa, she does the lights for me. I figured she saves me money on the electric bill because I turn the lights off more than I did before. You just tell her the time you want the light on and it goes on. Tell her what time you want it to go off at night and it goes off. Works really well when you’re on vacation, she can just turn the light on and off to make it look like we’re home." —Robyn
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
3. An eight-pack of clear organizing bins to get your fridge as organized as all those aesthetically pleasing Pinterest pics. And you don't have to just use them for your fridge — they're perfect for organizing your desk, pantry, cabinets...use it for whatever you need boo! Then, just stare at how pretty it is to easily see your water, yogurt pouches, and juice boxes.
Promising review: "TikTok made me buy it, highly recommend it though. They are very sturdy and did not fade over time. These little things hold so many products and are also a great price." —Britney
"I absolutely love these! I was a little hesitant but they really do make a difference inside the refrigerator! I love opening my fridge and seeing everything organized and colorful. It just gives a different vibe!!! Going to buy some more for my kitchen cabinets." —Crystal T.
Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in five package quantities and four sizes).
4. The cult-fave programmable Instant Pot Duo that should be paid six figures because it does soooo many jobs. A pressure cooker, slow cooker, yogurt maker, sauté pan, steamer, and rice cooker, what can't this thing do? Toss the ingredients in, hit the button, and this thing will handle the rest. Kinda like an adult Magic Mixie. Reviewers have made everything in this from pork ribs to New York style cheesecake. I'm fully convinced I need one now.
Check out BuzzFeed's full Instant Pot review.
Promising review: "This little appliance helps expand our menu and I have learned to do so much with it. I love how easy it is and how I throw everything in and it comes out done. No stirring and not many messy dishes. I still don't love it for meats, but I think that's just a matter of needing to experiment more with them. I seriously can't believe how many foods can be cooked in here! And I only have ONE thing to clean afterwards. Since I usually don't have to do many dishes with the Instant Pot, I tend to enjoy experimenting. My family is constantly surprised at how much this has changed how we eat." —Aundrea
Get it from Amazon for $59.95+ (available in three sizes and styles).
5. A sheet of 100 stick-on sound dampeners so you aren't woken up every morning to the sound of your partner slamming the cabinet doors in search of a coffee mug. Now they can slam away without waking up everyone else in the house.
Promising review: "These work very well to dampen the sounds of my idiot roommates slamming cabinet doors at all hours of the day. Just make sure you're wiping down the part of the cabinet they'll stick to before applying them. The adhesive is good and should hold for a while." —LMA
Get a sheet of 100 from Amazon for $6.99.
6. A pack of detergent cup holders that attach to detergent containers to catch any drip anddd (obvi) hold the little cup. No more mess! We adults (or at least just me) looooove to *avoid* our problems. Well, problem solved rather than problem avoided!
Tidy-Cup is a woman-owned small biz founded by Julie Reinhold because she was tired of detergent containers dripping on her laundry room floor.
Promising review: "I don't know how I've lived without this Tidy-Cup. It's magical! There is nothing worse than drippy laundry detergent spouts. The Tidy-Cup popped onto my laundry detergent bottle very easily and catches all the laundry detergent drips in the cup. It is truly the best invention ever!" —Shayla D.
Get a set of two from Amazon for $12.
7. A set of two side tables with storage space to put your throw blankets and pillows in because you have SO many and nowhere to put 'em. Beautiful and functional — we love to see it.
Promising review: "After looking at other home stores I decided to go with these from Amazon because they had the best price. These are sturdy, lightweight, and I love that they can be nested/stored together if needed. We are using them as end tables for blanket storage and they work great! The top is more of a faux/plastic-like wood which is great for drinks etc. and it looks like real wood from a distance so it doesn't bother me that it's not real wood. Easier to wipe and clean." —kwood
Get it from Amazon for $81.43+ (available in six styles and as a set of three).
8. A veggie chopper for my friends who can't dice a vegetable without a potential trip to the hospital (🙋🏽♀️). Spiral, slice and dice with this super convenient, dishwasher-safe kitchen gadget.
You'll get five different blades including a small dicer, large dicer, slicer, grater, and a julienne blade. Plus, this baby can slice through a potato BUT remember how sharp that means it is and BE CAREFUL touching the blades! Reviewers recommend wearing the glove that's included when using!
Promising review: "Cooking has completely changed with this product. It's a must have in the kitchen for me now. It makes chopping and slicing vegetables/etc, wayyyyy faster and easier. The blades are VERY sharp, so be careful when using, I have cut myself just washing it. But it's great." —Helen B.
Get it now from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in five colors).
9. A container of Museum Gel, a clear, removable adhesive that'll help keep glass and crystal in place. So if you're worried about an earthquake rumbling the house and breaking Grandma's old china, this stuff will ensure that that neverrrrr happens.
Promising review: "Have a cat gremlin in your life? Tired of cleaning up broken glass? Finding decor knocked into your garbage disposal just a minute too late? Try this! I love my cat but God, he's a jerk. This has been a godsend for my sanity, especially while working from home. I've used it to adhere my pen cup to my desk, small planters to the counter, and, BONUS (and not cat related), my silverware divider in my drawer so it doesn't slide everywhere. This holds everything in place without the permanence of glue! I have only used this on my granite counters and a desk surface that I wasn't concerned about. I can't speak to using it on wood furniture, but so far I haven't seen any residue or oil spots." —Rynniex
Get it from Amazon for $12.48.
10. A pair of two oven liners that'll get ahead of baked-on spills before they can even happen. Baking a cake and then watching it overflow and bake onto the bottom of the oven — literally the worst every single time. Avoid avoid avoid with these Heaven-sent liners, then toss 'em in the dishwasher for easy cleanup.
These mats are heavy duty, reusable, and can be cut to fit your oven. They're also dishwasher safe, and safe for temperatures of up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
Promising review: "I love these oven liners. We moved into a house a few years ago with liners in the oven and I am amazed that I did not know about these before! They have literally saved me from EVER cleaning my stove. They protect the bottom of the stove from spills and are so easy to clean. We just replaced our stove and my first purchase was a new set of liners. They should last for years. These were so easy to trim to fit. Very thick and nice quality. I ordered two so I could also line my toaster oven." —anonymous
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four sizes and three colors).
11. A slide-away storage bag so you can spend less time cleaning up behind the kiddos. It has a built-in mat for playtime that's perfect for building Legos and there's a drawstring so you can scoop up all their toys on the mat quickly and easily. You'll get less of a fight at cleanup time and spend less time cleaning the house at the end of the day.
Watch this parent's demo on TikTok.
Promising review: "For years, my kids have been dumping their Legos onto a blanket. Pieces constantly fall off and get lost, and it's a pain to get everything back into the plastic storage bin. (And that job falls to me because they're too little to lift the blanket by themselves.) When this bin arrived, I dumped all of the Legos into it, and then gave it a try. It worked EXACTLY as advertised! Now, my kids are able to dump out the Legos all on their own, play with them to their hearts' content, and then put them all away again when they're done. I'm incredibly grateful to have it now, as it's making my parenting life MUCH easier!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (available in four colors).
12. A ChomChom pet hair remover roller that'll pick up fur and lock it inside the roller for an easy peasy cleanup. Yes, it's more expensive than a normal lint roller, but what do you do with your lint roller when it runs outta sticky paper? Buy a refill, right? Welll, this baby is reusable and doesn't lose its effectiveness after use! Money saved in the long run!
Promising review: "I have a golden retriever and the shedding is out of control. My fabric sofa is constantly covered in hair and I finally decided to try this after reading an article about popular TikTok products. The reviews do not lie, this thing works magic!! I wish I had taken a before and after picture because the difference is noticeable. I watched the video tutorial before I tried it to ensure I was using it properly and everything he says is true, you do really have to put your arm to work with vigorous back and forth movement! However, I find it's a great arm workout and it works wonders." —Joanne Ertel
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
13. A foldable wagon to bring in your groceries so you'll only need to take one trip bringing in bags after going to the store. This wagon can hold up to 150 pounds, perfect for all of your food and drinks.
Promising review: "When we moved to a city apartment, I soon discovered that having to transport groceries from a parking garage across the street to an apartment building via multiple elevators is no small task. The MacSports cart was the perfect answer! It unfolds with one easy shake and a push of the center into a sturdy, large, easily maneuverable cart. I have had shopping runs that included multiple packs of water bottles, soda cans, and canned goods that made me thankful I had an easy way of transporting all of those heavy items in one trip, not 10 trips. This is a sturdy, reasonably priced piece of gear. Highly recommend!" —Kindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $104.99 (available in seven colors).
14. A subscription to Blue Apron if grocery shopping and cooking are things you barely have time to fit in and you're tired of TV dinners and microwave quesadillas. This service will send you all the ingredients and instructions so most of the work is done for you, and you don't have to spend hours that you don't even really have to grocery shop and cook. You'll get some seriously delicious meals and many of 'em take less than a half hour to whip up!
Each week, you can choose between the Chef Favorites, Wellness, Family Friendly, Fast and Easy, or Veggies menus, for two to four people and with two to four recipes per week. Each recipe lets you know how long it takes to prep so you can plan accordingly!
Subscriptions start at $12.49 per serving. Get the recipe for the yummy-looking noodles above here.
15. A storage bed, which lifts up rather than having drawers that pull out — great if you have limited space. Perfect if you don't have a linen closet and struggle to find where the heck to put all of your bedding. Tiny studio apartment? Psh, no problem. Utilize your space with this lovely little bed frame.
Promising review: "Absolutely great!! Huge storage compartment. Beautiful bed, easy to keep the room clutter-free — especially when you have a teenage boy. Easy to open and close, and even easier to make the bed when it's open/up. Great material, fairly simple to put together (MUST FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS). Definitely worth EVERY PENNY!!" —Nandab22
Get it from Ikea for $659+ (available in sizes full/double and queen and two finishes).
16. A blind duster with five reusable microfiber sleeves. Yep, reusable! Pop 'em in the wash and they're good as new. They'll easily clean the bottom of one blind and the top of another at the same time. You may even hate dusting slightly less.
Promising review: "I hate to clean blinds. I've tried every method you could imagine but none really did a good job. While looking at the internet for something to make the job easier I found the Hiware window blind cleaner duster brush. The price was more than affordable so I thought I would give it a shot. This little device is genius and the microfiber sleeves are so easy to throw in the washer to get ready for the next time." —Northwest Gal
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in two color sets).
17. A disgustingly satisfying set of Sticky Stake insect traps that will catch all those dang gnats flying around your plants. I hate bugs so seeing the sheet after would probably freak me all the way out. Yikesss — cringing just looking at it.
Promising review: "Holy cow these suckers work! I'm so grossed out by the result, but at the same time I have a sick sense of satisfaction. I used these in my house plants that are breeding fungus gnats like wild. I used them in conjunction with beneficial nematodes, and they definitely cut down on the number of gnats in our house. Unfortunately I added a new houseplant, plus repotted one that had outgrown its prior home, and we are wrapped up in them again. I'm buying another package of sticky traps as soon as I finish this review!" —Megan
Get a pack of seven from Amazon for $5.99.
18. A 2-in-1 toaster so you can make some delicious breakfast. But this isn't just your average ordinary toaster. Flip this bad boy on its side, and you've got the PERFECT toaster oven to make pizza rolls, nuggets, and all types of easy yummy foods. AND it's an easy cleanup because there's a crumb tray included. What's better than two kitchen appliances in one?!
Promising review: "I was prepared to hate this, but strangely, I don’t. It’s ridiculously useful and I actually resent it for being everything it says it is and more. If I could be half as useful as this thing I would be a billionaire. It toasts anything any size, produces perfect grilled cheese, and even cooks dino nuggets and makes them taste edible. Hopefully its longevity is as great as its versatility. Highly recommend." —Klj
Get it from Amazon for $79.99 (available in two sizes).
19. A foaming garbage disposal cleaner that seriously looks like an erupting volcano. Like, this looks like a blast to clean with. It removes buildup, deep cleans, and eliminates any odors from smelly leftovers that have gone through the garbage disposal.
Promising review: "Saw this on TikTok (don’t judge) and automatically added to cart. So easy to use, takes probably a minute to fully bubble up and clean, and you’re left with a clean sink! I use it with other drain cleaning products, but would 100% recommend for weekly maintenance." —Jessica Hamilton
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $3.78.
20. An electric can opener because sometimes opening cans is such a pain. I mean, seriously, maybe I'm the only person who can NEVER get a handheld can opener to open a can, but they can be totally frustrating. Just put your cans onto the magnet, press the button and boom! Like magic.
Promising review: "This is the tool in our kitchen that I get excited to use every time! Years of using hand-crank can openers make me appreciate this small but mighty opener. It’s so simple, put your can up to it, hold the handle down, and voila! You now have an open can with NO sharp edges or twisted metal tags left behind." —Amanda
Get it from Amazon for $32.85+ (available in two colors).
21. A trash can with motion sensors so you never have to touch the icky lid again. This garbage can holds up to 13 gallons, is fingerprint- AND water-resistant, and seals odors in.
This trash can requires three C batteries which are NOT included so make sure you grab some!
Promising review: "After getting rid of my old foot pedal trash can, I opted for something that was a bit more modern after experiencing the wonders of a motion sensor trash can at a friends house. Although this thing does require three C batteries (not included), I'd consider it a worthwhile investment. Overall the setup took less than five minutes and it's a sleek, incredibly convenient addition to my robot-staffed apartment." —Ashley Meuleman
Get it from Amazon for $54.10.
22. The Thaw Claw which will help you thaw out meat in under half an hour so when you get home and realize you forgot to take that pack of chicken out, dinner isn't completely ruined. 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! For more deets, check out our as-seen-on TV kitchen products write-up.
Promising review: "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. 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+ (available in two colors).
23. A smart oven for those nights that it's giving TV dinners. All you have to do is grab those pizza rolls from the freezer, scan them, and voila! This oven knows what temperature to cook at and sets a cook time, meaning little to no work for you!
This oven can air fry, bake, broil, toast, steam, and reheat all from your smartphone. They also offer an oven-ready meal subscription and recipes through their app. Perfect if you don't have much time to grocery shop or cook. Each oven comes with a food subscription credit for three to five meals ($50 value) and these meals are ready in 20 minutes. The oven can even automatically switch between cook cycles guaranteeing a perfect meal every time!
Promising review: "Tovala saved my sanity. Picky eaters, demanding schedules, and long hours all lead to the daily anxiety of figuring out 'what’s for dinner?' Enter — TOVALA!!! We find these meals delicious, filling, and best of all very easy to make. Pick a meal from the fridge, scan the QR code and go find something to do for 15 mins. Voila! Enjoy a great meal made by a chef. Tovala is a game changer. It materially makes a difference in our life. It's the kind of technology that makes a meaningful improvement in how you live your life. When the meal is ready, it's so fresh and tasty. Better than going out to any fast /casual place." —Bhavesh K. Patel
Get it from Amazon for $149.99+ (available in two styles).
24. A wood repair kit to make your scratched-up wooden furniture look like the day you bought it again. Restore the wood finish by simply drawing over the nicks/scratches, allow it to dry (in seconds) and *voila*. Be prepared to hear your partner asked if you bought a new couch.
The kit includes six color markers (maple, oak, cherry, walnut, mahogany and black), six paper-wrapped wax sticks, and one wax stick sharpener.
Promising review: "While refinishing a china cabinet, I put a paint brush with furniture stripper on a tarp on the dining room table and forgot about it. The stripper bled through the tarp and took the finish off a 2” x 3” area of the tabletop. I thought the table was ruined. I ordered this product because I was desperate. I didn’t think it would help. I was wrong! The markers worked beautifully. Only I know the table was damaged." —Norasusan
Get it from Amazon for $8.09.
25. An easy meal planning pad to map out your meals and snacks for the week. There's also space for you to make yourself a grocery list for the week if you're missing a couple of ingredients. Best part? You can rip the list off and take it with you to the store since that's always a fiasco, too. No more stressing thinking, what am I eating for dinner tonight?
Bloom is a small biz that specializes in all kinds of planners.
Promising review: "I literally cannot brag on this enough, it’s cute and so functional. It has a split down the middle so whenever you get ready to go shopping, you just tear off the side for the shopping and go! It’s so easy!! Plus the magnets on the back are sturdy enough to have it on your fridge door and it won’t fall off every time someone accidentally slams the door." —Caitlyn McTier
Get it from Amazon for $11.95 (available in seven designs).
26. An automatic pan stirrer with a timer so you can get back to doing the 300 other things you need to do rather than stand and stir that pot for 20 minutes. Since you can't pay a chef to just do it all for you, this bad boy is the next best thing.
It has a built-in timer and uses four AA batteries.
Check out a TikTok of the automatic pan stirrer whisking up a sauce.
Promising review: "Sometimes when cooking, you need more than two hands. When I first saw the Automatic Pan Stirrer with timer, I thought it was a great idea but probably wouldn't work. Much to to the family's surprise and delight, not only did the Automatic Pan Stirrer and timer work, but it worked well. So much so, that we purchased another Automatic Pan Stirrer for a friend. When in doubt...try it out!" —Look-Around-Linda
Get it from Uncommon Goods for $25+ (also available in a rechargeable option).
27. A cutlery drawer organizer to organize all your utensils andddd give you more space. You can fit 24 utensils in just one of these and since the compartments are stacked, you may even have room in your drawer for a second one or just more space for spatulas and such.
Promising review: "THE BEST silverware storage organizer I’ve EVER had in my entire life! We have a large family and therefore have the need for a lot of silverware. Unfortunately, we have a small, shallow, narrow drawer in our house but it was always full! Constantly disorganized before, and now amazingly organized. I measured my skinny drawer and realized I had space for two units and took the plunge and am so glad I did! Silverware goes quickly from the dishwasher straight into the drawer and you don’t have to stack perfectly to put a lot in!!! ADD IT TO YOUR CART NOW, you’ll be glad you did if you have the same problem as we did!" —oceantiff
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
28. A set of two reusable Wad-Free tools you might recognize from Shark Tank that'll make laundry day a bit easier on you. Reduce drying time and prevent clothes and sheets from getting all tangled up in each other. Being an adult is literally finding loopholes to making life easier, and these certainly do the job.
Wad-Free is a small business that was launched during the pandemic by Cyndi, who had a wadding problem and no available solutions so she created her own!
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 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+ (available in packs of two or four).
29. A step stool, because I'm not sure if anyone else is the size of a fifth grader, but I sure am. This sturdy little stool can hold up to 500 pounds with a metal safe buckle that locks once you stand on it and has a handle making it easy to climb. Grab one if you climb counters to get whatever's in your top cabinet.
Promising review: "I needed to reach the top cabinets in the new house and my step stools don't reach too far. This three-step ladder is exactly what I needed. It's very sturdy, the steps are wide enough to fit my full feet, and the top rail is great to balance with. It's also light enough that I can carry it around the house. It's perfect!" —Hedy C.
Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in five styles and three colors).
30. A stain and odor eliminator for those unfortunate times where your furry friend uh...goes...on your carpet. Works anywhere stains happen!
Rocco & Roxie is a small family business that specializes in all things pets! Biscuits, grooming items, cleaning items, and more, all specifically for furry friends!
Check out why this TikToker loves this stuff here.
Promising review: "I’m potty training a puppy and it’s not going great. This really worked well on my carpets for the messes! However, I’m writing this because my jerk cat decided one evening that my new comforter was a great potty spot. Thankfully I immediately noticed so I was able to get this on it immediately. I let it sit overnight but I was certain the comforter was a goner. I tossed it in the wash the next morning and I am BLOWN AWAY by the lack of smell or stain. Cat urine is so stubborn and it can easily feel overwhelming when trying to eliminate the smell but this 100% has my support. I’m buying more the second I’m done with this review. I love it." —lexi
Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in two sizes).
31. Dishwasher-safe produce-saver containers with FreshVent technology that helps create the *perfect *environment for fresher produce. Don't you hate having to try and eat all your produce before it gets icky? Samesies. These babies are here so there's no rush to eat up all your fruits and veggies.
These containers help keep your produce fresh by keeping moisture away. They're also designed with a special vent filter, which you never have to replace, to regulate the carbon dioxide and oxygen flow to your produce.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Natalie Brown tried these containers for herself, and, well, you just gotta read her full Rubbermaid FreshWorks container review.
Promising review: "With a family of four, we have a sizable grocery bill. Buying fresh fruits and veggies is a priority for me. My husband works from home and I homeschool our teens so we keep foods stocked well. These produce containers keep the food fresh and tasty for a great amount of time. The lettuce was especially surprising in how long the freshness lasted. We had organic lettuce stay fresh for a month. These containers are a fantastic value and great investment for saving on food costs. I highly recommend these for anyone. They also hold a great volume of food. You won’t regret buying these containers." —SLMoore71
Get a set of three from Amazon for $71.06 (also available in a set of two and individually in two sizes).
32. A silicone clip-on strainer that'll make draining pasta, veggies, and everything else a total breeze. Dishwasher safe, check. Transferring process eliminated, check. Easy to use and store, check. What's not to love?
Promising review: "This is easy to use and now that I’ve had it a few weeks, I don’t know how I have lived without. Makes draining anything in water so much easier! Highly recommend." —Melissa L.
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in seven colors).
33. An easily washable drip catcher to avoid the puddles that form while washing dishes. It'll absorb all that water up and keep it as dry as wintertime skin. P.S. aren't we glad that winter's over?!
Hustle & Sew Shop is an Oregon-based small biz that specializes in handmade goods.
Promising review: "LOVE these splash catchers! They save me from having to chase the puddles that form around the base of our faucet before they start creeping over the counter. So reasonably priced, made well with neatly finished edges, and packaged with gift-ready care." —Alina
Get it from Hustle & Sew Shop on Etsy for $13.50+ (available in four sizes and six colors).
34. A pack of 14 reusable silicone stretch lids that are dishwasher and freezer safe and come in seven different sizes to fit most containers. So that can of corn that you only need half of? Put one of these babies on the can and boom, easily stored.
You trying to carry your groceries up to your apartment without a wagon:
