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1. A genius meal planning pad to help you acknowledge the biggest adulting mantra: "There's food at home." Take the time to create a grocery list and plan meals and snacks. Hopefully it'll convince you to save money, because you've been "treating yourself" just about every day now.
Promising review: "This simple tool is just what I need to get dinner organized for each week. Deciding what to cook one night at a time can be stressful for me, and the added time of running to the store for the day's missing ingredients can really add up. Sometimes we'd just give up and go out for dinner. This product has saved me time and money." —minmom24
Get it from Amazon for $6.95+ (available in five designs).
2. A no-scrub weekly shower cleaner you literally "set and forget." Spray your shower from top to bottom, wait for 8–12 hours, and rinse. Not only will your shower stay clean for a week, it will also smell like vanilla. Your super busy schedule will feel less overwhelming with this time saver.
Promising review: "I have well water. 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 (sorry, don't remember which one) 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 sprayed 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 $18.61.
3. A fume-free oven cleaner that cleans all of your baking accidents that left their mark in your oven. Whether you're deep cleaning or spot cleaning, just spray over the mess, wait a few seconds, and wipe. Erase any evidence of baking mishaps and keep those secrets to yourself.
Promising review: "I saw this on a TikTok. I have used Easy Off in the past but hated the smell. This is so much better and let me tell you I am super sensitive to smells. Works great in the oven, and also as I saw on the video works great in shower stalls and tubs!" —Amy L Viau
Get it from Amazon for $11.82.
4. Or a natural and eco-friendly oven scrubbing cleaner, in case aerosol sprays aren't a good fit for your household. It might require a little more elbow grease to clean, but reviewers say it's totally worth it.
This oven scrub is made out of 100% plant and mineral-derived ingredients. To clean your oven, apply the scrub over the oven surface including the interior glass, scrub with a metallic or scouring sponge, then use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe the surface.
Everneat is a small business based in Fairfield, Connecticut that specializes in natural cleaning products and microfiber cloths.
Promising review: "This is the first time in my 50+ years that I have actually enjoyed cleaning my oven. And no, I am not joking! This product is effective, easy to work with, smells amazing, AND I only used a tiny amount of product!!! I don't think I could imagine a way to improve this product. Highly, highly recommend it!!! Well worth any wait." —Diane Coury
Get it from Everneat on Etsy for $19.99+ (available in plastic or glass jars and in two scents).
5. An easily portable (and even packable!) handheld steamer to save you some time if ironing takes too long. It doesn't have to stop at just clothes — you can be a super-adult and steam your bedding so it feels like you're at a hotel.
Promising review: "Bought this to de-wrinkle some linen tablecloths and lace table runners for my son's wedding reception. It worked very well. Linen tablecloths were a great test for it since they are a fairly hard type of cloth to get wrinkles out of. It only took a few minutes to heat up completely and I used it for a couple of hours nonstop. Overall, I am very happy with this purchase — especially since it was less than $35! You can't go wrong with this handy little steamer. If I had to complain about anything, it would be the size of the water tank. I wish it were slightly bigger, but since it heats up so quickly, there really isn't anything to complain about." —WeekendWarrior2017
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in two colors).
6. A pack of baking mats designed to be a nonstick barrier that will keep your baked goods from leaving a crumbly mess on your baking sheet. If you're at that stage where you enjoy a quick and easy clean up, then this sheet is definitely for you.
Along with the basic baking mat, Amazon also has one especially for baking perfectly-sized macarons!
Promising review: "I have always seen bakers recommend these sorts of products but never tried them myself. When I recently received new bakeware I wanted to protect them so I bought these mats. I should have bought some sooner! So easy to clean, heat distribution was great and my new pans are saved! Definitely recommend!" —Melissa
Get them from Amazon for $9.59+ (available in two styles and two pack sizes).
7. A Tineco lightweight cordless vacuum featuring some serious suction power to remove that stubborn strand of hair you keep having to re-vacuum. One charge equals 70 minutes of use. The best part is that you can turn it into a handheld vac and use it to clean your car or your furniture.
Promising review: "I am blown away with just how good the Tineco cordless vacuum cleaner is! I have had a short-haired kitten inside my house for six months and the amount of cat hair and dust and dirt that I have picked up with the cordless vacuum is astonishing." —kjnlor
Get it from Amazon for $198+ (available in two styles).
8. Or a robot vacuum that cleans messes and random crumbs so you can keep your floors looking spotless. It's perfect for rugs, hardwood, tile, and stone floors. As long as this little machine is on the move, you'll forget what it was like having a dirty floor.
Promising review: "Wow... worth the money!!!! Thanks to my mom, ever since I got my Eufy vacuum robot, I was in LOVE!!!! It did an amazing job keeping the house clean. Honestly, I was so impressed with the vacuum. You would think my house was clean, but when I used the vacuum on the house, it picked up so much dirt and junk, it was incredible. What was so astounding about Eufy was it was so quiet and yet, the suctioning power was impressive." —YKR
Get it in white from Amazon for $229.99.
You can also check out our picks for the best vacuums available on Amazon.
9. A simple yet revolutionary habit calendar designed to help you finally do all the things you've been putting off for tomorrow, and track your daily, weekly, and monthly progress. Hang it on your wall to create better habits so you can master the art of productivity and efficiency.
This bestselling wonder is by Free Period Press, a queer- and woman-owned business that makes adorable stickers and paper goods! It's also made from recycled paper to help you achieve your resolution of living more sustainably. There's even an activity at the beginning to help you brainstorm habits to track, and each month starts with a themed page (for example, "sleep," "gratitude," and "finances") with some words of wisdom and a suggested habit to try.
Promising review: "I wanted to reduce stress and nail down some habits, and I've always done better when I can see progress tangibly. I'd been eyeing this calendar for some time, but was unsure if it was worth the money. I decided to go for it. SO glad I did. It has some 'homework' pages at the beginning to help you focus in on your goals, but mostly it's the cleanness and ready-to-go nature of the monthly calendar pages that have worked for me. It's helped me be more disciplined AND narrow my focus so I'm not worrying about doing everything under the sun each day. I liked it so much that I bought a second one for a friend. Another friend saw me using it and also made a purchase. I'm really happy I made the leap." —Flight of Stars
Get it from Amazon for $18.
10. A shirt-folding board, because you can't keep stuffing bunched-up clothes in your drawers or on your shelves. If you think you're running out of space to fit your clothes, try folding them with this board. You'll be surprised to see how much space you actually have.
Promising review: "My first reaction? 'Why did I buy this?' Then I opened the box and wasn't too convinced about the way it looked, as some edges look like they would quickly snap with use. Then I gave it a try with a couple of shirts I had just washed, and next thing you know I simply had to do my entire drawer! Everything folds so pretty, neat, and easy. I still couldn't believe it, so I ended up organizing our bedsheets and towels. I am amazed at how much of a game changer this is. Must try! Am in love with how beautiful it left my clothes." —Jesus Antonio Vedia
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in four colors).
11. A clever visual timer here to save you from wasting hours on TikTok. If your phone's Screen Time reminder just isn't enough to keep you out of the rabbit hole of posts, this might be what you need.
It's got over 1,000 5-star Amazon reviews and an optional audible alarm. Here's what my coworker Jennifer Tonti has to say about it: "I have ADHD and I've used various tools throughout my education to keep me organized and on task. This is one of the best. I personally set 30-minute increments for any given task; an hour becomes too much time and I get sidetracked. It’s not that I must finish my task in 30 minutes, but rather that I'm kept aware of time passing in the first place, which helps me stay focused. The red film is a necessary visual representation of time that really makes this clock better than just a timer on my phone. I keep it in view and whenever I feel my mind trailing off, I can quickly glance up and say, 'oh wow, that was 10 minutes of distraction, better get back into it.'”
Get it from Amazon for $26.24+ (available in four styles). Get the required AA batteries here.
12. A pack of two kitchen sink strainers because you're tired of bits of food going down the drain and forming a smelly clog. The adult in you is telling you to get something that catches the food immediately. Simply place the strainer in the drain opening and remove it when you need to empty any scraps it caught.
Promising review: "Wished I had bought these sooner! So much better than any of the plastic/rubberized ones that stain. These metal strainers do not move around and they catch so much gunk that doesn't go down the drains now. Easy to clean in the sink with a brush or throw them in the dishwasher on occasion to clean. I've had these for a few months now and they are just as shiny as the day I bought them and they keep so much debris from going down the drains. Very useful items." —RSU
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
13. A leakproof motivational water bottle with a straw, locking cover, and marked time stamps to encourage you to stay hydrated. It's so easy to forget to drink water when you have so many things to do in a day. You have to put yourself first and make sure you don't become dehydrated.
Promising review: "Recently I had been struggling to get in my daily water intake, and then I found this bottle! I love it! It has made keeping up with my daily water so easy. Definitely beats chasing around the same cup of water through the day. The design of the bottle makes it easy to grip, and the lock feature on the lid is keeping my little ones from getting into it. :) It's easy to clean and it does not leak. Plus the colors are beautiful. I highly recommend!" —TiffanyD
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in 28 styles).
14. A foaming garbage disposal cleaner if your sink smells like a combination of every meal you've had in the past five years, and you're tired of it. You need this cleaner in your drain ASAP. The foaming bubbles will clean your drain and leave it smelling lemony fresh!
Promising review: "Saw 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 with other drain cleaning products, but would 100% recommend for weekly maintenance." —Jessica Hamilton
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $4.72+ (also available in a pack of 24).
15. An adjustable ergonomic computer stand, because you've probably been slouching as you've been typing away on the keys. This works great for when you're sitting up high, lying on the couch, or wanting to stand while you work.
It also has cooling fans so your comp doesn't get too hot. Plus, it has over 2,000 positive reviews!!
Promising review: "Absolutely love this. I use it every day, all day. It's great for working on your bed, the couch, as a standing desk (on top of a table) — whatever you think of, it works for. I don't use a mouse so the stand on the side is excellent for my phone. It's slippery (i.e., great for a mouse) so I put a piece of plastic wrap around it and that's perfect for adding a little friction and keeping my phone in place. As per other reviews, the pieces of plastic included to keep your mouse in place are too loose, but there are small rubbery stickers included that would work great under them to keep them in place. The fan is quiet and functional, keeping my laptop cool when it starts to overheat — which is a lot less often now that I work with this stand all the time (usually with the fan off). It also comes with a cheat sheet for popular angles and setups for the stand and that was awesome for getting the hang of it. Overall, amazing purchase. So happy with it and it and helps with working from home." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in two colors).
16. A cute and compact budget planner with everything you would need to keep the financial part of your adult life in order. You can track expenses and savings, create a monthly budget, and hold important bills and receipts in the pockets. Staying on top of your finances doesn't have to be such a pain.
It's got pages to note day-to-day spending as well as a monthly overview calendar, so you can stay organized no matter your planning style. It's got a sturdy hardcover and the small size can fit in your everyday tote. It also comes with two sheets of stickers to decorate the pages.
Promising review: "I love this simple, sturdy, and cute budget planner. I prefer budget planners over apps. Writing down a budget plan makes a lot of difference, just like writing down your goals rather than just talking about them. This planner is sturdy and has individual sections that can be customized. The best part is the bill tracker, which is a single sheet that shows how much you spend on a particular bill every month. I'll definitely be buying this year after year." —Maya07
Get it from Amazon for $15.89+ (available in two sizes).
17. A mountable tracker device that asks, "Did you feed the dog?". It comes with magnets too, so you can put it on the fridge and never forget if you fed your fur baby. Don't let those puppy dog eyes fool you into over feeding, although a treat never hurt anyone.
Promising review: "I use this to keep track of whether or not I gave my dog his pill in the morning and evening. It has eliminated the 'did I or didn't I' question. I'd recommend this to anyone with a dog or who needs to remember anything." —Rachel Senterfeit
Get it from Amazon for $9.95+ (also in other reminders like brushing your teeth, taking your pills, and feeding the fish or cat).
18. Or a similar device for humans or animals that sticks right on the pill bottle! When you're finished with the pill bottle, just peel it off of the empty bottle and put it on any refills you get!
Promising review: "This is a lifesaver! I’ve been looking for something like this for years. I always forget 10 minutes later if I actually took my medicine or just put it down. I’ve tried so many different ways, making marks on the bottle, making stickers, and other pill containers. None ever work. And pill containers are so bulky when I only need one pill." —Niki
Get a pack of five from Amazon for $19.99.
19. An absolutely ingenious purse-cleaning sticky ball, because you can't believe how many crumbs have found their way to the bottom of your bag. Good thing you can just drop this in your purse, and let it collect all of the lint and crumbs. Then when you suddenly remember to clean out your purse, the only thing you'll have to do is empty it, wash it, dry it, and put it back in your bag like nothing happened.
Promising review: "Picks up a lot for being so little. This little ball is genius!! Rolls around in my purse; which I live out of. It picks up a lot lint, debris or even crumbs. Easy to find with the bright pink. Just remove and wash and it’s ready to go again. The price was great and something I can use for years. If you live out of your purse this a must-have!!" —dj3biggs
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in three colors).
20. A soap-dispensing dish brush that might make doing the dishes a little more enjoyable. Your plates can go from filthy to spotless without you touching a single inch of disgusting wet food residue.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Katy Herman has this and writes, "I actually put this in my dad's stocking last Christmas, but it was a gift for us all. The handle is the perfect length and thickness to give you lots of control while keeping your hands clean, and the soap-dispensing button is so easy and satisfying. It does need frequent refills, but those are easy — just unscrew the handle! I also didn't even realize it has a built-in scraper on the end till just now, so I can't wait to try it out and potentially fall in love with this thing even more than I already have.".
Promising review: "The best dish brush! Bristles are tough but soft. They don’t break down over time easily. And they don’t scratch my dishes. Soap dispenser has a button to squirt out dish soap easily. Works well, every time. Biggest con for me is how little dish soap it holds. But then again, I’m known for using A LOT of dish soap so it’s partly my fault for using it all up so quickly. It’s a small con for me since this is easily my favorite dish brush I’ve had. I bought a second one and filled I with Dawn and white vinegar and keep it in my shower to clean as I shower. Super easy and doesn’t feel like a chore. Highly recommend!" —SMH1106
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
21. A cutlery organizer ready to make your silverware drawer look functional again, because you barely have enough time to put away your cutlery. Every utensil has its proper place, but you don't need me to tell you that. Just look at the before and after pics!
Promising review: "This is one of the most amazing products I've ever bought! My former cutlery tray was more than twice as wide as this one and my flatware seemed to hardly fit. Somehow this little thing takes up way less space in my drawer and has plenty of room for my utensils. Why didn't I buy this sooner?!" —Miranda
Get it from Amazon for $11.98.
22. An instantly downloadable and printable cleaning checklist giving you small daily tasks to keep you from being overwhelmed by cleaning your home. Feel free to edit this list to fit your busy schedule!
This Canada-based small biz specializes in printable organizing aids.
Promising reviews: "I have adult children living with me at the moment. I needed clear cleaning instructions/expectations for them to contribute with the house. This easy printout has solved so many arguments. It works great for our situation." —Jennifer Jarvis
"I ended up editing this a little bit to better fit our needs but this was perfect! It made it so easy. My house hasn’t been this clean in a while. Lol" —Kathleen Cronin
Get two sizes in JPG format and two sizes in PDF format from CreativeTypeStore on Etsy for $4.45.
23. A kitchen conversion magnet if you're tired of searching "how many cups in an ounce," mid-recipe. Now you don't have to reach for your phone when you don't know how many ounces are in a cup. It's the cheat sheet you need in the kitchen.
Desert Twig Shop is a small business based in Idaho that sells wooden magnets and decorations.
Product review: "Lol just what I needed. I got tired of having to look it up! Cute magnet." —Veronica
Get it from Desert Twig Shop on Etsy for $14.40+ (available in two dimensions).
24. Miracle-Gro indoor plant food spikes, aka the answer to your starving plant crisis. Place a few of them in the soil and watch your droopy plant spring back to life!
Each spike can be used for 30–60 days, depending on the season.
Promising review: "I always kill my plants, but I decided to try again. I just bought five houseplants, and three of them were marked down because they were looking pretty puny. Since I tend to kill them anyway, I figured I would give them a try and save some money. I put one of these spikes in each plant, and they all looked so much healthier and happier after just a couple of days. I also added one spike to the only houseplant that I've had for years without killing (I was beginning to think it was artificial); the leaves looked healthier almost immediately. I'm very happy with this product, and it was a great price." —victoria
Get 48 spikes from Amazon for $6.67, and get a version for orchids here.
25. And a super helpful moisture meter you can just pop in the (indoor or outdoor) soil to determine whether it's time to water your plant babies. If you always end up with sad-looking plants, then you definitely need to give this tool a try.
Promising review: "Who knew that one needs an accurate way to measure soil moisture levels? I saw a gardening expert using one of these, and it clicked. Earlier this summer I asked a friend why so many plants die so easily, and she said the number one problem is over-watering. Well, no more. I've only had this for a month, but my plants are looking perky and happy. So far this appears to be accurate, and I now feel more confident investing in more houseplants. Very easy to use, and no special care required." —empower7
Get it from Amazon for $10.97 (available in two colors).
26. A pack of dishwasher cleaning tablets formulated to remove limescale and mineral buildup in your dishwasher. These tablets also clean your dishwasher's tub, racks, pump and valve, drain, and recirculation hoses. After all, your dishes can't truly be clean if your dishwasher isn't clean.
Just pop them into the tray where you'd normally put detergent (or on the bottom of your dishwasher if you're washing dishes at the same time), and run as usual!
Promising reviews: "This was simple to use, smelled good, and I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the dishwasher after the recommended cleaning cycle. This product actually did what it advertises that it will do! Great results, fairly economical — and by the way — it works!" —Old Southern Charm
"Just get them. Changed the way my 20-year-old dishwasher works. Much cleaner dishes and the interior is like new. First time you use it, run it empty with just the cleaner. I didn't realize how much mold and ickiness it got out of my machine." —drpicard
Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.99.
27. A set of four reusable grocery cart bags designed to eliminate your need for plastic bags, and save you the extra trips when you bring your groceries inside. The goal is to bring everything in the house in one trip.
Lotus Sustainables is a small company based in California that is on a mission to provide smart, sustainable solutions to eliminate plastic bags from shopping. They sell items such as trolley bags, produce bags, and cart clips.
Promising Review: "I can't rate this set highly enough. So easy to pack everything in there as you shop. When you check out, you know exactly what bag to pack everything into again because you've already done it. The bags are huge and sturdy — and when you unload your car at home, there are only four bags you need to take out of your trunk! Before the single-use plastic bag ban took effect in our area, if you told me that my whole grocery shop could fit into four bags, I would not have believed you, but these bags do the trick. And the aqua bag is insulated and easy to wipe down after you remove your meats. The rods running across sometimes need a bit of adjusting but overall, its a great design and I highly recommend." —Heather T.
Get them from Amazon for $49.99 (available in two styles).
28. A pack of three oven liners to keep your oven base protected from dripping messes — like when you over-filled the cupcake tray and the batter just kept spilling. No one wants to have to clean burnt food or liquids from the bottom of their stove; with this liner, you won't have those problems.
Promising review: "These liners are life changing! I never thought I needed them until a friend raved about them. Cleanup is so simple, no more melted cheese or sauces burnt to the bottom of my ovens. I love that I can cut them down to size to fit my toaster oven. My husband enjoys grilling with the liners now, he doesn't have to line the grill with aluminum foil which he found so annoying, deterring him from grilling. This product really has simplified my life in the kitchen and I love it." —Kindle Custommer
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $11.99.
29. A pack of three clothing storage organizers for storing out of season clothes so you won't have to cram any more hangers in your closet. You'll spend less time fumbling through your packed closet, if you repurpose empty closet space and become organized.
Promising Review: "These storage containers are huge. I fit my entire summer wardrobe in one, and there was still room left in them. I'm saving the other two for my larger winter wardrobe. Definitely get yourselves these. They fit great under the bed." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three colors and two styles).
30. Or a set of drawer organizers that'll actually make you look forward to folding your socks and underwear. Is it just me or are we becoming more obsessed with organizational tools as we get older? The before and after pics are so satisfying!
This set includes four organizers: one with six long pockets, one with eight square pockets, one with seven pockets big enough for bras, and one with 24 small sock pockets.
Promising review: "This is a great organizer! No matter what else is going on in my life, at least my underwear drawer gives me the (false) sense that I have it all figured out. This organizer was just what I was looking for. The material is malleable, which makes it much easier to get in and out of my drawer, and it's also very easy to clean. I've been using it for five months now and haven't had an issue with wear and tear at all." —NAD
Get a set of four from Amazon for $13.87 (available in seven colors).
31. The cult-fave Instant Pot Duo, because cooking takes up way too much of your time and you don't want to keep eating out. It can cook almost anything and its seven-in-one cooking functions are perfect for one-pot recipes.
Check out BuzzFeed's full Instant Pot review.
The Instant Pot Duo Mini is a pressure cooker, slow cooker, yogurt maker, sauté pan, steamer, and rice cooker all in one!
Promising review: "Although it can be a bit pricey, the Instant Pot is a fabulous appliance to have when cooking in a reduced sized kitchen or dorm. Also it is great for students, athletes, and working people who need to start a meal early in the day and don't have time to tend to it or cook during the day. As a collegiate athlete, the Instant Pot has made a world of difference in meal prep. I've used it to make Bolognese/spaghetti squash from scratch, chili, pulled pork for tacos, turkey stock, roasted pork tenderloin, and many soups, which is a lifesaver in the busy winter/competition season. It's worth noting that there's a genuine learning curve to the Instant Pot and it is advisable to follow recipes for the first time you use it. Additionally, the size is perfect for dorm storage and makes enough to feed a small family, a few roommates, or a single person for about four meals on most dishes." —Sola
Get it from Amazon for $81.10+ (available in three sizes).
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