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    38 Problem-Solving Products That Just Make Sense; They're *That* Handy

    Including a way to fix those *seemingly* impossible nail polish smudges that happen the second you leave the salon....

    1. An incredible purse-cleaning sticky ball, because if you're anything like me, the price of being prepared with anything you could possibly need in your bag = a lot of dust, pretzel crumbs, hair, and bits of chipped nail polish (from rummaging) floating around at the bottom of your precious purse. This lil' friend has a washable and reusable sticky ball inside the plastic casing, so it'll roll around and collect all that grossness, and you can continue blissfully not cleaning your purse out for months at a time 😜.

    pink ball with open plastic casing
    hands rinsing out sticky inner ball from black version
    Amazon

    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 two colors).

    2. A super-handy adjustable jar opener so you'll never again have to give up on having a pickle or spaghetti sauce because dang, do they superglue that stuff closed!?!?!

    hands using the opener
    Amazon

    It works on lids from 1–3.5 inches wide!

    Promising review: "I have arthritis and also a demyelinating neurological disorder that causes pain and weakness in hands. I've had trouble for years opening jars and bottles. My husband (love him dearly) bought this for me and it has been a lifesaver. I've used this to open pickle jars, jam, soda bottles, and even my water bottles. It's adjustable and uses little metal teeth, but if you secure it nicely on the lid it works spectacularly! No more frustrating nights home alone not being able to open things. This device has been great for me and I recommend it! Keep in mind, there is a crank handle to turn on the top of it to adjust the teeth to meet the diameter of the lid, so if your pain is too bad or you have loss of dexterity in your hands this may not work for you, but it's worth a try. I was a little scared of the twist knob on the top, but haven't had any trouble with it." —M.L.

    Get it from Amazon for $23.70+ (available in two colors).

    3. A special jewelry clasp here to make getting the effortlessly chic look of layered necklaces actually, well, effortless. You'll be able to layer chains without tangles or hassle *and* keep your favorite combo together.

    two chains connected by the long clasp that hooks to each end of each necklace
    kayla wearing layered necklaces
    TheresaRose/Etsy, Kayla Suazo/BuzzFeed

    The two sides of the clasp come apart and fasten together (but not by a lobster clasp, because who has time for that?!?), and each side hooks to one end of the necklaces. If there's a set of necklaces you always like to rock together, this is especially great because you can keep them all together and put them all on at once! This genius creation is from a small, San Diego-based jewelry business.

    Former BuzzFeed Shopping editor Kayla Suazo writes, "I recently bought a couple of these and had one of those very real WHY DIDN'T I BUY ONE OF THESE SOONER moments. They do an amazing job at keeping your necklaces from tangling as you wear them, and I love that I can layer several of my favorites at once. I am forever sold on these." 

    Get it from TheresaRose on Etsy for $13.49+ (available in two colors and for two, three, or four strands).

    4. Clever pant waist extenders for making old jeans that are just a little too tight feel comfy again, or for making your fave trousers work during early pregnancy or after a medical procedure. And, of course, you can also use these to make real (read: non-sweat) pants more quarantine-level comfy. No, these aren't just something out of your dreams — we could all use a little extra room.

    The extender tabs in black, navy, gray, light gray, cream, and three shades of denim with various hook and button closures
    The blue denim one fastened to the waistband of a pair of jeans
    Amazon

    They can provide up to 2 inches of extra room!

    Promising review: "They work great. I had a kidney transplant and the new kidney was put in around the waistline, which made all my pants tight. I have several pairs I would've had to replace, but waist extenders did the trick." —jde

    Get a pack of 13 (with a mix of hooks and buttons) from Amazon for $15.95.

    5. Handy dandy faucet extenders to make getting your kiddo's (often v nasty) hands clean less of a hassle. They'll also feel so grown-up when they can actually reach the water!

    kid washing hands under white and gray faucet extender, which makes the water come out closer to the front of the sink
    Amazon

    Promising review: "Before I knew a thing like this existed, I spent the time it took to wash my squirming kiddo's hands one at a time wondering how long it was going to take for his arms to grow enough to reach the faucet. I'm so glad I have this thing now! The setup is just taking it out of the box and stretching the rubber part around the faucet; took two seconds plus some time to adjust to the best angle. Now I can wash my 15-month-old's hands at the same time, and the whole process is much faster and easier. He liked it right away too! A bit too much honestly. The worst part about this product is my toddler grabbing it and trying to use it as a water launcher, but that has been easy enough to avoid. The little rubber part pivots a bit so there is flexibility in how you wrap it around your faucet and what angle the water comes out of the chute, but it doesn't pivot THAT much, so as other reviews have mentioned, it won't work with upward-angled faucets." —Michelle G.

    Get a set of two from Amazon for $10.95.

    6. Smart double shower hooks designed by someone who must have understood your desire to swap out just your curtain or just your liner without having to basically dismantle your whole shower setup every time. Let's leave the shower curtain struggles to the Bates Motel, shall we?

    A close-up of the product showing how each of the two hooks on the bottom can hold a differ thing, with the text
    A reviewer's hooks in their shower

    BuzzFeed Shopping editor Elizabeth Lilly has and loves these. Check out her full shower hook review (#3).

    Promising review: "Where have these hooks been all my life?! They make removing the shower curtain liner for washing SO much easier. The quality is great, and they actually glide across the bar." —CASEINPOINT

    Get a set of 12 from Amazon for $14.99 (available in two colors).

    7. A miraculous smudge-correcting clear nail polish to banish those infuriating little crinkles and other imperfections that have long plagued your manis once and for all.

    smudged nail polish before
    corrected, perfect polish after
    Amazon

    Promising review: "This refreshes my worn-out manicure very well. I apply this as a topcoat over my old manicure. It respreads and smooths out the polish and leaves it fresh and shiny. It's a bit pricey, but it does save me a lot of time and trouble not having to repolish my nails." —SoniaSophia

    Get it from Amazon for $20.

    8. Flip It! bottle emptying kit, which'll convert any pesky pump bottle that's (seemingly) impossible to get the last few drops out of into an easily squeezable container you can store upside down without leaks. Whether it's ketchup or lotion, you'll never waste another ~flipping~ drop of product again.

    reviewer's lotion bottles flipped upside down with gray stand caps
    hands squeezing last bit of purell out of a bottle with the cap

    It comes with two stands/caps and six adapters to fit any size bottle. Just make sure it's a bottle that can actually be squeezed, since it won't work with totally solid bottles.

    Promising review: "Life-altering. I will never fight with a pump bottle again. As soon as it gets difficult to pump anything out of any bottle, I will waste no time in 'flipping it.' I'm so glad someone created this. Upside-down bottles are such a small annoyance in life, but this simple solution really means a lot. 100% worth the price." —Amazon Customer

    Get a pack of two stands and six adapters from Amazon for $16.

    9. An efficient blind cleaner brush that recognizes how tough it is to reach those crevices, it really does. But letting all that dust sit there would just be (window)sill-y.

    A hand using the three-pronged tool — with each part covered in microfiber — to reach in between blinds
    Amazon

    It comes with five microfiber sleeves!

    Promising review: "Where has this blind cleaner been for the past 50 years???? I have struggled to keep my blinds clean for so many years, and happily found this item. It WORKS!!! And I love that it comes with extra sleeves, and the sleeves are machine washable. The handle is plastic, but I feel confident it won't break any time soon." —marionvgt

    Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in two colors).

    10. The Drop Stop, a car seat gap filler for anyone who has ever lost a pair of keys, a phone, or a french fry in the depths of their vehicle. This simple product is sure to make you wonder, why don't all cars just come with these!?!

    Above, hands sliding the black pad around a seatbelt buckle. Below, a phone resting on the covered gap. Text over the images reads
    A Drop Stop installed in a reviewer's car

    Promising review: "The gap between the seat and center console in our car is big enough to lose french fries and debit cards in, but not big enough to fit my adult hand when I try to retrieve anything. Now, with the Drop Stop, I don't have to worry about it anymore. It's great when it keeps things from going into the Gap of No Return. Once, I was in the car by myself and I literally said out loud, 'Thank you, Drop Stop,' like I was in an infomercial." —Rhett A Lahey

    Get a set of two from Amazon for $24.99.

    11. Adjustable bedsheet fasteners, because apparently you're not the only one who wakes up with their fitted sheet in a crumpled mess at least twice a week. Trust me — same.

    The black clip-on straps, which look like a three-pronged suspender, securing the edges of a fitted sheet around the bottom of a mattress
    Amazon

    Promising review: "My husband turns a lot in his sleep and has always woken up with the fitted sheet halfway off his side of the bed. We bought these and we have NEVER once had to adjust the sheet in the morning! These are amazing! They're the kind of thing you'll never know how you lived without before." —LinseyB

    Get a set of four from Amazon for $8.95 (available in three colors).

    12. A genius paw cleaning tube you just put some water in, ask your pupper to ~paws~ at the door and let you put their yucky feetsies in, and voila — no more muddy tracks in the house!

    reviewer's dog with muddy then clean feet
    dog holding up paw in front of large blue cleaner tube

    Promising review: "Best. Thing. Ever. This product works like a charm. It gets the sand from between their pads and is gentle enough that even my most stubborn pup tolerates it! I have a terrier/Schnauzer that likes to dig, a mini Goldendoodle that's prissy about her paws, and a standard Labradoodle puppy that's still very fuzzy. We have a farm where it's extremely sandy and we stay in a travel trailer. The amount of sand they were tracking into the camper was ridiculous. Now it takes me three minutes to clean and dry off all of their paws. Seriously the best purchase I have made!" —Rachel

    Get it from Amazon for $13.80+ (available in three sizes, with or without a lid, and in six colors).

    13. A clever cap washing cage, so you'll be able to pop baseball caps in the top rack of your dishwasher or top-loading washing machine to get them looking like new. Someone out there must struggle to clean their precious cap collection as much as you do, so ~hat's off~ to whoever invented this.

    Promising review: "I bought these as a gift for my brother-in-law. I was worried at first and suggested that he wash a hat that he doesn’t mind ruining just in case. He had about $300 worth of hats that were 'ruined' due to the wet weather causing mold on his hats. He washed one and was pleasantly surprised! He was able to make his hats good as new again! He has a regular top-loading spinning washer and it didn’t bend his hats. Great gift idea for the hat lover in your life!" —Alyssa

    Get it from Amazon for $12.88.

    14. Dissolving and soothing menthol canker sore patches that'll actually stay put in your mouth for up to 12 hours (!!!) and save you from searing pain every time you chew. Eating is one of the greatest joys of life, and canker sores are a special kind of evil that robs you of that joy. People, it's time to fight back.

    reviewer with canker sore on tongue
    reviewer wearing patch on the sore

    Promising review: "Finally, relief! Canker sores are tiny, yet extremely painful, especially when chewing! I had one below one of my molars. It was hell to chew, so I ordered these. I followed the instructions, which tell you to dry the sore first and hold the tablet there for 20 seconds. Amazingly, it sticks and stays for the full 12 hours (for me it was more like 14 hours). It doesn't slide off at all, even when chewing breakfast the next morning. Even brushing my teeth, it stayed. Once it was fully dissolved I could tell it helped because the pain was greatly reduced (still slight discomfort, but not pain like before). I highly recommend these for speeding up the healing process and for helping with the pain." —Sally

    Get a box of six from Amazon for $12.22.

    15. A special "bib" for your splashy faucet, because *everyone* drips water at least a bit when they wash their hands or dishes — you're not doing it wrong. Especially if you live in an NYC apartment with a very strange water pressure-to-sink-basin ratio like I do.

    blue towel panel wrapped around base of kitchen sink
    HustleSewShop/Etsy

    It's from an Oregon-based small business, and you can also message the seller for a custom design.

    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. Highly recommended!" —Alina

    Get it from HustleSewShop on Etsy for $13.50+ (available in four sizes and six colors).

    16. A sheet of 100 adhesive, sound-dampening bumpers you'll want if you live in a house full of people who would have a shot at gold if slamming drawers and cabinets was an Olympic sport.

    reviewer showing clear round bumper on inside of cabinet door
    close up on half inch diameter bumper

    Promising review: "Best thing I have ever bought for my kitchen. Say goodbye to the heinous noise of slamming cabinets. My mother is notorious for just letting go of the cabinets and letting them slam shut, so before she came to visit I installed these and I couldn't have been happier. They keep the noise to a minimum and likely help to improve the longevity of the cabinet doors by reducing the impact. They are easy to install (although time consuming for all the cabinets in the kitchen) and mine have not fallen off after five months of use. When installing, I pressed them onto the cabinet hard for a 30 count before letting go. I think this is required to make them long-lasting. My father installed these at his home after he visited and his fell off because he just placed them on the cabinets like a sticker. After installing a second with the same method I used, he has not had any fall off." —Dave Carlson

    Get it from Amazon for $5.99.

    17. Silicone grips, aka the problem-solver you've been searching for your entire glasses-wearing life. These wonders will keep your specs comfy and from slipping down your nose all the dang time.

    Promising review: "Finally the solution to my issue. My eyeglasses would always dig into the back of my ear on one side, not to mention they would slip down my nose from time to time. Tried a different pair of guards and they just did not do the job. Purchased these and what a difference. My glasses have never fit better, and oftentimes I forget to take them off they're so comfortable. Best purchase decision EVER." —Andrea Lincoln

    Get five pairs from Amazon for $6.99 (available in three colors).

    18. Sleep-saving LED light-blocking stickers to take the annoying lights on all your household gadgets from wayyyyy too bright to *just right*. These are lifesavers for anyone who's ever stared with loathing at their clock in the middle of the night, wishing they could somehow reprogram it to be less bright and obnoxious.

    A sheet of the stickers in several different sizes of circles, squares, and rectangles
    A reviewer photo of a super-bright bedside clock
    The same reviewer's clock display looking much dimmer with a sticker on

    Promising review: "Works as advertised. Didn't realize how badly I needly these in my life! I have a media PC in my living room under my TV and directly across from the main couch. The LED is extremely bright and obnoxious, especially in low-light situations. One of these dimmed the LED the perfect amount and I can definitely still see that the PC is on, but without the annoying blue beacon that can be seen from space. The variety of options included guarantee that you should have the correct size to dim whatever LEDs you have. Highly recommend." —IPman501

    Get a pack of over 100 stickers from Amazon for $6.49.

    19. Command adhesive towel bar that's such a clever solution for anyone who rents — you can finally add some extra storage to your bathroom or kitchen without losing your deposit (or spending more than $15)!

    It holds up to three pounds and works on most types of surfaces.

    Promising review: "I rent my house and needed a solution without putting new holes in the wall. This looks and feels like a 'real' towel bar! I’m so glad I was able to find such a great solution for a rental property." —caraashley

    Get it from Amazon for $13.

    20. Latex-free, reusable toe covers here to solve the lifelong problem of bandages and other covers never staying on your toes. These will keep you comfy no matter what blisters, corns, ingrown toenails, and calluses have to say about it.

    A reviewer with the large white cap over their big toe
    A reviewer with the small white cap covering their second toe

    They've got over 2,000 positive reviews!

    Promising review: "I cannot live without these for 12-hour hospital shifts. This is an unbelievable product! I work 12-hour shifts in the hospital and need protection for the corn on my left big toe. I purchased the size large and it fit well. Underneath my socks and athletic shoes I completely forgot I was wearing it — bonus! The silicone is very soft and flexible and cleans easily. The product is priced well for the quality and quantity that is provided. Would absolutely recommend this since it's held up quite well for the 17 hours I often have it on (from the time I wake up until I'm back from my shift). Cleans and dries easily and has maintained its shape." —LJ

    Get a pack of six from Amazon for $11.99 (available in two sizes and three colors).

    21. Wad-Free, an ingenious device to solve all your sheet-washing woes. It'll help your sheets dry faster and with fewer wrinkles, and prevent them from trapping all the clothes you throw in there with them in the dreaded tangled-up ball. Where have these been your whole laundry-doing life?!?

    hands putting a sheet set with the white square devices hooked to the corners in a washer
    Amazon

    They're reusable, BPA free, and from a small business that launched during the pandemic.

    Promising review: "This product has changed my world! Washing and drying my sheets is a breeze! The sheets are not bundled up in the washer, and they also dry quickly with no wrinkles! Do yourself a huge favor and try Wad-Free! You will not regret it! Thank you, Wad-Free, for making this chore simple and making washing my sheets a fun, easy breezy experience! I love them!!! I purchased a backup pair too. Blessings!" —just cruisin'!

    Get a set of two from Amazon for $18.99.

    22. Game-changing ceiling fan pulls, because apparently I'm not the only one who cannot for the life of me remember which cord controls the light and which controls the fan. 

    ceiling fan with the ball chains attached, one with a lightbulb shaped pull and one with a fan shaped pull
    reviewer's hand holding the two pulls

    Promising review: "This is the definition of 'product you didn't know you needed because you didn't know it existed.' I was FOREVER pulling the wrong chain on our bedroom ceiling fan. (Want the light off? Oh no...now the fan's on high. Need to change the fan speed? Eek...now you're in the dark). They're a much better quality than I expected. They're actually quite heavy-duty pull chains, and they add a bit of fun to the decor (when you notice them — most of the time, who even thinks about a ceiling fan pull chain?). As an added bonus, my infant daughter loves staring at them while I change her diaper or jammies. I tap them to make the chains swing, and it's instant fascination, which helps make my job easier!" —LHD

    Get them from Amazon for $6.59+ (available in two lengths and two colors).

    23. AirPods-compatible hooks for anyone who hasn't wanted to admit that their beloved, trendy, high-tech earbuds don't actually stay in their ears very well. Even if they do, you could definitely use a little extra protection against losing such splurge-y items, especially when exercising or on the go.

    Promising review: "The hooks are comfortable and solve the problem of the earbuds falling out over and over again. An unexpected benefit is that the Pods can sit gently on the ear; no need to shove them inside to secure them. I can barely feel the Pods or the hooks. Glad I found these… They solve all problems. And I can wear my glasses while wearing them. Great price too." —TutorMaven

    Get them from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in four colors).

    24. Ingenious can protector lids that'll banish all your soda- and seltzer-drinking struggles. Not only will these miraculously keep your half-consumed cans carbonated and fresh, but you can also pop the top down between sips to prevent leaks and spills!

    clear rubber can cover with lid up
    reviewer holding covered can horizontally to show leak proof

    Promising review: "Where have you been all my life? These lids are wonderful. I'm no longer throwing away a partial can of soda. They really secure on the can, and with the lift-up lid you don't even have to take them off the can to pour the contents. The remaining contents stay like the can was never opened." —Joseph L. Showaker

    Get a six-pack from from Amazon for $12.45 (available in two colors and six quantity options).

    25. Specially designed hoodie hangers for those of you who developed quite the hoodie collection during stay at home times (or before) and struggle to keep them organized but still easily accessible in your closet.

    hoodies hanging on the hooks, which look like half hangers
    VenalliBuilds/Etsy

    They're from a Kansas-based small business. They come with a clip attachment that's removable, so you can use it to secure the hanger on smaller rods or take it off and just hang it like a normal hanger!

    Promising review: "We are a hoodie household. I think everyone in this house has at least six or seven hoodies! And prime hoodie hanging spots get overloaded regularly. These hooks are a fantastic solution to our problem." —divamiki

    Get a set of five from VenalliBuilds on Etsy for $20 (available in five colors).

    26. A cute duck spout cover that doesn't ~duck~ around when it comes to safety. It'll prevent kids from burning themselves or bumping their heads on the faucet, and the beak even has an opening for perfect bubble bath dispensing! Ex-quack-tly what you need.

    Promising review: "Best $9 ever spent for safety. Absolutely perfect. I have the Munchkin ducky bath mat for my daughter and now that she's 2 she flops around in the tub like a fish! I'm literally just waiting every time I bathe her for her to smash her head on the faucet. This thing fit absolutely perfect, I'm not really sure why people said it is easy to take off, I can barely get it off or put it on for that matter. Had to push and slide with all my might to get it fully onto the faucet, which is a good thing because now I know she can't just rip it off!! The water runs normal, it doesn't spray everywhere. I was worried about it blocking the opening and it's absolutely perfect to lift up the shower thing. I think this is definitely worth it; it's one of the cheapest on the market. I have normal faucet that comes in like 90% of tubs lol...so if you have a fancy one that might be wide, this doesn't work." —Kayla Boscia

    Get it from Amazon for $9.95.

    27. Beyond handy grocery bag handles made for anyone who REFUSES to make multiple trips into the house with their baggage. These babies make it possible to carry way more at once and can even hold the bags together in the back of the car so they don't spill.

    models using the blue handles with double hooks on the bottoms to carry multiple grocery bags
    one of the handles tying multiple grocery bags together in the back of a reviewer's car

    Reviewers note they can also be used with reusable bags, not just plastic, as long as the handle straps aren't too long!

    Promising review: "It usually takes me a dozen trips from my car to my house to get my groceries inside, and if I carry too many at one time, the handles cut off the circulation in my hands and arms. These special handles solved all my problems. Today, I only made three trips from the car to the house! When I had to put the bags down to open the door, these handles laid on top of the bags and I only had to grab them, instead of searching for all the plastic handles as they flopped around. Now there are no more bag marks on my wrist and my hands don't go numb! Who would have thought that something so simple could make my life so much better?" —Rosemary Smith Dattler

    Get a set of two from Amazon for $13.95.

    28. A convinient corn on the cob-buttering knife sure to make you wonder why you've ever let the joyous experience of corn on the cob be ruined by messy fingers, unevenly seasoned corn, and inferior butter knives. See, I'm not a messy eater!!! Corn is just impossible!!!

    hand using tool to butter corn
    Amazon

    You can use the cool shape of the knife to slice off the end of a stick of butter or scoop some out of a tub. Plus, it's top-rack dishwasher-safe!

    Promising review: "How did I ever get along without this?!? And why have I never seen anything similar before? It just makes so much sense to have a spreader that conforms to the curve of corn. Makes buttering corn on the cob a snap — like half the time than with a regular butter knife. Which is amazing when making a big batch of corn on the cob at once. Sure, it's a little pricey for a single-use gadget, but I really love it. We eat a lot of corn during the summer and I have enjoyed using this spreader. A+ for originality and function." —MaryPies

    Get it from Amazon for $8.99 or $11.99 for a set of two.

    29. A simply brilliant bracelet fastening tool, because you are correct — lobster claw bracelets are just unnecessarily impossible to fasten. This allows you to hold one end of your bauble steady instead of trying to contort your hands into unnatural positions just to put on your jewelry.

    hand using the tool (a pencil-length handle with a clip on the end) in pink
    hands using the tool in white
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I can't believe I waited this long to buy one of these. My eyesight is failing, including my depth perception, so wearing bracelets has been difficult unless they're slip-on. This jewelry helper is easy to use. Now I can wear bracelets again." —Cat Mom

    Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in two colors).

    30. A 50-pack of genius travel laundry soap sheets that'll take up approximately zero space in your bag and save you approximately a zillion dollars on hotel laundry service (or at least a ton of hassle when washing last week's undies in the sink).

    small orange container of thin soap sheets
    Amazon

    Promising reviews: "I spilled coffee on a white shirt while traveling and it was several hours before I could wash it. I barely dampened the sheet and scrubbed the stain. The coffee stain was completely gone by morning. I can’t speak for washing large or bulky clothing, but for stain removal and underwear it works great." —maggiemoosmom

    "Great for multiweek international travel for washing clothing in sinks or tubs. It's very rare to find self-service laundry centers in hotels or cruise ships. When hand washing items, I don't want a lot a soap or suds and I can completely control this by using one or multiple sheets. Super lightweight packaging!" —Wendy H.

    Get it from Amazon for $7.19 (also available in hand soap sheets for easy hygiene on outdoor adventures — or just because hotel bar soap sucks).

    31. A handy little gadget designed to ensure you never accidentally forget about feeding your furry friend (and so you can stop second guessing whether or not you did when they give you those puppy dog eyes). You can also use it for other easy-to-forget daily tasks like medications.

    A hand holding the flat product with the text
    A defeated-looking dog next to the product

    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 $11.95 (also in other reminders like taking your pills, and feeding the fish).

    32. Or a similar device for humans or animals that sticks right on your pill bottle (!!!) so you never have to doubt whether you took your medicine or not. Plus, they're reusable, so you can peel 'em off and stick on new bottles when you get a refill.

    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.

    33. A genius soap-saving dish so your bars will last way longer and you won't ever have to touch that icky, half-dissolved soap gunk ever again. *Shudders*

    two of the white soap dishes on the side of reviewer's sink. they're  angled downward with little poles to keep the soap in place but also a channel to funnel residue downward
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I own probably seven of them. They're perfection. They yellow with age. That isn't a big problem to me. I haven't broken any that I can remember. I've had them for years. I use them for sponges in the kitchen and RV, soap in the bathroom. They're easy to clean. My counters are flat. I don't have problems with them falling. I just got another one today. I love them and recommend you give them a try as long as you have a flat surface to set them on, but I put one in a curved soap catcher basket in the shower and it doesn't fall from there either. It holds the small pieces of soap that would otherwise fall through the basket." —Maryann Clark and Ron Newman

    Get it from Amazon for $9.82.

    34. An unbelievably ingenious sock organizer made to rebel against the phenomenon that's plagued humankind since the invention of the washing machine — disappearing hosiery. You can throw this thing right in the laundry (!!!) so you'll never loose half of a pair of socks in the abyss again, or even have to spend time matching them up when you unload the dryer!

    model holding blue organizer full of socks, placing it in washer
    model putting socks on the organizer hung on a doorknob
    Amazon

    Promising review: "Totally obsessed with this! I’ve been using it a few weeks now and have zero complaints! I haven’t lost a single sock since! They always come out paired and completely dried (which was one of my concerns; I wasn’t sure if they were going to dry properly). I would definitely recommend this! It’s amazing and makes life so much easier! Especially with a toddler and baby on the way!" —Sarah Elizabeth

    Get a set of two from Amazon for $18 (available in five colors).

    35. A clean/dirty dishwasher magnet that's so simple yet game-changing, because apparently shouting, "HEY, ARE THESE DISHES CLEAN OR DIRTY," doesn't need to be a constant refrain in your home.

    The white octagonal magnet that reads
    Amazon

    Literally a daily conversation while I was quarantining with my family.

    Promising review: "Such an easy (and attractive) fix for such a dumb problem. I love it." —Megan T.

    Get it from Amazon for $5.96.

    36. An amazingly convenient veggie chopper from the kitchen geniuses at Oxo that'll not only save you a ton of time dicing ingredients, but also allow you to smoothly and easily pour out the cut vegetables when you're done. I bet this can shave 10 minutes off meal prep and cleanup, easily.

    reviewer using compact chopper to dice an onion
    hand pouring diced onion out of opening

    Promising reviews: "I have arthritis in my hands, and this gadget is very very good. Just peel then chop and you can't go wrong." —Anita

    "LOVE this chopper for NO TEARS onion dicing! I just followed the photo guide on which way to cut the onion in half, and the whole thing was diced with two pushes of the lid. The onion was then stored in the lower level until I was ready and it poured cleanly into the pan. I've also used it to easily cut a poblano pepper." —RDD

    Get it from Amazon for $22.95.

    37. An absolutely inspired car dipping sauce holder to finally address the fact that center consoles were not made for ketchup. You'll pity your fellow fast food patrons who are still spilling ranch all over their seats.

    It's designed to be able to hold different sizes of sauce containers depending on whether you position them horizontally or vertically, and it even comes with a removable tray you can squeeze sauce packets into.

    Promising review: "This is the best invention ever! I’m a sauce queen and this allows me to have sauce in my car without wasting it! Who ever invented this knows my love language!" —Quintana

    Get a set of two from Amazon for $10.90 (available in four colors).

    38. A simple yet effective "Please put me down" toilet seat sticker, because I'm sure you can think a *certain person* (or perhaps several) in your household who could use the reminder.

    the small sticker on the top of the lower side of a raised toilet seat
    EmmasCraze/Etsy

    This Tampa, FL-based small biz specializes in cute and practical household decals!

    Promising review: "Great product! I love that the seller added a handwritten note. Awesome personal touch, and the sticker went on perfectly. It’s been there for over a week now and it still looks the same as it did when I first put it on. 10/10 highly recommend!!" —Ansley Blake

    Get it from EmmasCraze on Etsy for $5.50.

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