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    31 Things From Target That’ll Just Make Life A Little Easier

    These handy items will help you save time and stay relaxed as the holiday season *quickly* approaches.

    1. A Pattern microfiber towel so your hair, especially if yours is curly, is protected and shaped. The microfiber material draws out extra water while not being harsh on your hair. You can dry your hair gently with the towel or wrap your do up so the air does all the work for you.

    2. A laundry bag that can be worn as a backpack to make it easy to hold all your laundry and take it where it needs to go. The drawstring makes sure everything stays inside and the extra pockets make sure there's plenty of space for detergent. Perfect for dorms or apartments that don't have washers in the unit.

    The grey laundry bag is in a lime green room and is holding tube socks and a blue spray bottle

    3. A paulownia wood potato bin for stacking and storing magazines, files, journals, books, and maybe even potatoes. You'll love how easy it'll be to just grab what you need while you're working. Plus, just look at how gorgeous and elegant it looks!

    A dark brown bin holds six books of various sizes with different patterns

    4. A Philips Hue white and color ambience starter kit because you can get that cool glow in your home without spending a ton of money or putting up many different lights. These lights are dimmable and can change color just with the sound of your voice or the touch of a button. This set can be paired with up to *50* lights inside and outside that can all be controlled with the same system. What a dream!

    5. An Amazon Echo Dot for kids so you don't have to worry about safety while embracing creativity. Help your family learn and grow with this speaker that can play music, read stories, help with homework, and call approved friends and family. It'll be a gift for everyone!

    6. A Ring Alarm security kit that'll give you peace of mind and a sense of safety. The eight-piece set will let you know when doors and windows open or when there's motion when it's turned on. There are also special buttons that quickly call emergency services. It sets up easily and works with any iOS and Android device. *Sigh of relief.*

    The white square ring system is white and has 18 buttons and says "ring"

    7. A Febreze plug-in air freshener because it'll keep your home smelling fresh for up to 50 days. The odor elimination works around the clock without any work required on your end. Sign us up!

    An adult is holding the device that has a white cover that says "febreze" and a clear bottom

    8. A set of disposable bowls that are mindful of the environment. They are made of sugarcane pulp and are compostable, so cleanup can be easy *and* eco-friendly. To top it off, they're also microwave and freezer safe!

    The neutral-colored bowels are in a stack with clear wrapping and a green tag duo-toned that says "everspring"

    9. A Mrs. Meyer's honeysuckle scent sachet to make your car, closet, bag, or locker smell better. This fragrance pouch lasts 60 days, is made from sustainable ingredients and is cruelty-free. Now you don't need to worry about spraying fragrances all the time.

    The yellow and green sachet has a floral design and says "MRS. MEYER'S CLEAN DAY SCENT SACHET"

    10. An Easy-Off heavy-duty oven cleaner that'll make it a breeze to clean out even the toughest grease and grime. The formula can also work on grills, broilers and other stainless-steel surfaces. It's also NSF and Kosher certified, so you can feel comfortable using this in spaces where you eat!

    The yellow spray bottle says "EASY-OFF OVEN CLEANER HEAVY DUTY" and is next to an adult pulling out a tray of meat and veggies from the oven

    11. An Instant Pot 11-in-1 air fryer + electric pressure cooker for basically any dish you'd want to create. This appliance can be a pressure cooker, slow cooker, steamer, sauté pan, food warmer, sous vide, air fryer, roaster, mini oven, broiler, and dehydrator. Everything is also dishwasher safe, so you don't have to worry about cleaning up either. Huh. Where has this been all my life?!

    The silver and black device is sitting on a table with carious prepared dishes of meat and veggies

    12. A Sterilite stack box organizer so you can keep all your small items — from arts and crafts supplies to button collections — organized and safe. Plus, the handle on the top makes it easy to lug around. Did we mention they have divider trays and are stackable, too?

    They clear and teal stacked organizational boxes are holding buttons and other sewing supplies

    13. A Sally Hansen Insta-Dri nail polish because who has the time to sit around and wait for their nails to dry? This polish can go on with one coat and dries in 60 seconds. The formula also can last long while looking shiny. Perfect!

    14. An extendable lint roller to get to all those hard-to-reach places. It's 6 inches larger than a standard lint roller and is great for rugs, bedding, furniture, car seats, and stairs. Bye-bye, pet hair!

    An adult uses the lint roller on the carpet while a dog on a couch nearby sits and watches

    15. A 40-piece household tool set that'll make sure you have everything you need for small repairs in one spot. The compact case makes them easy to access and store. Save time and avoid spending money by fixing the little things yourself!

    16. A stackable slide-out drawer for some extra storage space in your cabinets while keeping things accessible. The drawer will keep all your favorite items in one spot so you can save precious time in the morning getting ready. So clutch.

    In the cabinet, the white steel organizer has the drawer slid out and holding a few items with a few extra stored on top

    17. A bottle and straw scrub brush set so you can finally clean your emotional support water bottle. These tools are safe to use every day without damaging even your cutest bottle. Bless.

    18. A Litter Genie cat litter disposal system because it'll help control odor and save you from making a million trips to the dumpster every week. This pail can hold up to two weeks of cat litter — plus, the bags keep in germs and smells.

    The silver pail has a purple label that says "LITTER genie"

    19. A rotating phone vent mount that'll make hands-free use easier. Don't struggle with using your GPS or playing music any longer. Practice safe and smooth driving with this gadget.

    The black mount is holding an unlocked phone against a black dashboard and interior of a car

    20. A menstrual cup so you don't have to worry about (or waste) pads and tampons. Made of 100% medical-grade silicone and with no added chemicals, this cup is safe to use all the time. Get spill protection for up to 12 hours!

    The clear cup has a purple pouch, a blue and purple box and a white and purple instruction manual

    21. A screen cleaner to get rid of those annoying marks and streaks on your devices. The formula is alcohol and ammonia free and is small enough to travel with. Keeping your technology clean has never been easier.

    22. A stroller organizer with cup holders and pockets that's for parents who are trying to do — and carry — it all. It includes two insulated drink holders and a zippered mesh pocket.

    The black organizer has a red tag that says "diono" is holding drinks, a sock monkey and toy car and is attached to a black stroller handle

    23. A Scotch thermal laminator with starter pouches to quickly and painlessly protect your important documents and items. This machine is safe to use on photos and promises wrinkle-free results. You'll feel pretty professional using it.

    The laminator is long and white and says "Scotch" with a vertical print of purple flowers coming through the top

    24. An Apple AirTag that'll make it easy to find important items you've misplaced. The tag can be tracked on your phone and plays a sound so you can locate the lost item quickly. It's also water and dust resistant! Now you can ~finally~ stop frantically searching for your keys when you're in a rush to leave.

    25. A butterfly over-the-door hook because it'll add extra hanging space to your room. The four hooks make sure you're effectively saving space. Plus, it doesn't require any installation or hardware.

    A silver/satin colors hook is over a white door and holding a powder blue towel

    26. A KitchenSmith immersion blender with two speeds and a powerful motor that can fit into tall pots, bowls, and cups and blend with ease. There's even a whisk attachment! Create fancy recipes without the hassle of a food processor or blender.

    The black immersion blender has a black handle with two buttons and the words "KITCHENSMITH" and a long silver shaft

    27. An OxiClean laundry stain remover spray to get rid of stains quickly and effectively. Bring on your worst stains and check out how well this formula works. BRB, trying this on all my stains.

    The blue, yellow and red bottle says "OXICLEAN" and has a yellow shirt and bubbles on the design

    28. An accordion decorative hook rack that can hang up to *10* items. Not only will this rack help you organize and make things like purses, scarves and coats easy to grab, but it's also gorgeous, to boot.

    The brass hook rack has three diamond shaped frames and 10 round hooks

    29. A reversible cast iron griddle for that grill look and taste without the hassle of the actual grill. This tool is oven safe and can be used to sauté, sear, fry, bake, and stir fry. DELICIOUS.

    The black griddle has raised panels that are searing the vegetables on top of a gas stove

    30. A Hamilton Beach electric kettle so you don't have to stand there mindlessly waiting for your water to boil. This device will have you enjoying coffee, tea, or ramen in no time! Plus, it has automatic shutoff and blue light features.

    The silver, black and clear kettle is being help up by an adult above it's heating disc

    31. A Sonia Kashuk makeup brush–cleansing pad with grooves and textures to get rid of all the built-up gunk on your makeup brushes. Small and large brushes will work well because of the mixed texture design. Just use this, warm water, soap, and BOOM! *Sparkly clean brushes.*

    The black pad says "SONIA KASHUK MAKEUP BRUSH CLEANSING PAD" on a black label and has two different sized grooves on it

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