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1. Dawn Platinum Powerwash Dish Spray, an awesome grease-buster that'll save you scrubbing and change the dishwashing game for good — by making it actually kinda...fun?!?
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Elizabeth Lilly loves this stuff! She says: "I live in an apartment without a dishwasher, and I honestly use that as an excuse to order takeout instead of cooking. But as soon as I got my hands on a bottle of this stuff (regular Dawn is my go-to dish soap, BTW), I put it to use on both a saucepan I used to make homemade enchilada sauce *and* the casserole dish I baked those enchiladas in, which had a ton of caked-on food. It really does work like I say it does! Like, scary well."
Promising review: "It cleans so well my dishes squeak! Really loving this! I feel like I’m not wasting so much detergent. Plus, I love that I can squirt it directly into the plastic straws on my reusable travel cups!" —Gma
Get it from Target for $4.99.
2. Handy dandy faucet extenders so your little one can actually reach the sink to wash their (often v nasty) hands. They'll feel more grown-up and you'll feel like there's one less hurdle to teaching them independence in the bathroom.
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.
3. An amazing automatic spinning makeup brush cleaner and dryer that'll turn a tedious chore into a super quick and satisfying one. Just put soap and water in the jar, attach the right size "collar" (there are eight, so together they can fit almost any brush) to the spinner, and let 'em spin away in the liquid to clean and in the air to dry.
Get the required AAA batteries here.
Promising review: "I usually don’t write reviews, but this is a game-changer! I bought this with very low expectations. I didn’t think it would clean the brushes but I heard these devices are great for drying brushes. This cleaned my brushes and dries them in no time. This is probably my greatest Amazon purchase to date." —Dianna K.
Get it from Amazon for $18.98 (available in two colors).
4. An adjustable and collapsible kitchen stand you can use to hold bags open for easier storage and clean-up *or* as a versatile drying rack for tricky things like bottles, graters, or cookie sheets. It's the multifunctional wonder your kitchen has been missing.
Promising review: "Beyond 5 stars. I can't find anything I don't like about this piece of ingenuity. There is absolutely nothing wrong with it. Holds pretty much anything; poles are super tall for large cups and pans and blender containers. It holds Ziploc bags to dry and a gallon Ziploc bag as a container. Holds my reusable beeswax wraps. Folds away out of sight." —Firecracker
Get it from Amazon for $19+ (available in two colors).
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5. An adjustable shower head with five spray modes to turn every shower into a luxury experience and solve your water pressure woes.
Promising review: "Affordable upgrade. Very pleasantly surprised with this affordable shower head. It was very easy to install, looks nice and significantly increased the water flow and pressure in our shower. It has five different settings which are easy to change using the small switch/lever. The shower head itself is also adjustable allowing you to direct the spray somewhat. I definitely recommend it." —J. Gibson
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
6. Cloud Paint, Glossier's bestselling gel-cream blush that's cruelty-free, buildable, and absolutely beloved by reviewers, so it's ready to become your new holy grail.
Promising review: "I've been on the hunt for years to replicate that rosy 'just went for a run' look that my cheeks get when I work out, and the blushes I thought were close were either too red or pinky and artificial looking. I saw the shade Storm and I was worried it would be too dark on my light-medium skin but it's not! It blends *s e a m l e s s l e y* into a healthy flush that looks exactly it's my own skin and not makeup. The texture is unlike any cream or liquid blush I've tried, it evenly disperses the pigment as you blend it in with your fingers or a foundation brush and you don't have to worry about overdoing it." —BabydollyVintage
Get it from Glossier for $18 (available in eight colors).
For more info, check out our full review of Glossier's Cloud Paint.
7. Cute and incredibly absorbent dish cloths that will save you money and waste from paper towels and, unlike your nasty dish sponge, can be washed and used over and over!
Promising review: "So much better than paper towels. The worst problem is making myself use them for certain tasks I would typically reserve for disposable paper towels. The cloths are bright and have a nice design. I have to remind myself it is okay to use them to wipe up the floor as well as a counter top. They are easy to sanitize and reuse: washing machine, top dishwasher rack, or a minute on high in the microwave. I use the dishwasher or microwave when the cloths have been lightly used (non-gross cleaning tasks). If used for floors, bathrooms, pet messes, etc. I wash them with other cleaning cloths on the sanitary cycle in the washer. I have two sets of cloths. One set is used strictly for the kitchen. The other set is for everything else. We are saving a small fortune in paper towels. I use the cloths for washing windows and cleaning mirrors. They work well with vinegar, glass cleaners, bathroom sprays, etc. Highly recommend." —LS Reviewer
Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in three designs).
8. An instantly downloadable and printable cleaning checklist divided by day and room that'll help you break up the seemingly overwhelming task of cleaning your home while making sure you don't miss a spot.
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 Creative Type Store on Etsy for $4.46.
9. A handy tube of aloe, safflower, and vitamin E oil cuticle balm by Sally Hansen, because you don't have to suffer cracked knuckles and cuticles all winter. Your hardworking hands deserve better.
Promising review: "This stuff is the bomb for winter hands. Not just for cuticles; I’ve been using it on my dry knuckles too. Improves my hands immediately. Love it!" —kimberly tijunelis
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
You can also head over to our list of products that'll help you stop biting your nails, if that's a more *pressing* issue for you.
10. An awesome mini donut maker that'll turn donut mix or any other kind of batter (store-bought is fine, I won't tell!) into seven scrumptious snack-size circles in minutes. It even comes with a recipe book so you'll have a ~hole~ lot of ideas for toppings and glazes.
Promising review: "Donut pass this up. This little device has changed how we brunch! It has a decently long cord, which makes it easy to use in a kitchen without a ton of outlets, and it only takes a few minutes to heat up. Once ready, it only takes 5–7 minutes to make a batch of delicious and piping hot mini donuts. It comes with a book with all kinds of donut recipes, which is so helpful. The plates get really hot so it definitely isn't safe for kids to use, but I use a makeshift Ziploc piping bag to help keep my distance while I fill the molds, which I highly recommend. I wish the plates were removable, that would make it much easier to clean, but it isn't very difficult to sponge it down once cool." —Stephanierunsforfun
Get it from Amazon for $21.50+ (available in two designs).
11. Smart 10, a cool twist on a trivia game that's not too easy or hard and doesn't take too long or short a time to play. It's Goldilocks-level jusssstttt right for time at home with your fam.
I'm not much of a games person, but my family does love Bananagrams. So when the makers of our fave word game sent me this cool trivia game from their brand, I figured it was worth a try. I played it while home with my parents and it was so much fun! To play, you pass around the device holding the trivia cards (which is a bit unwieldy, my one complaint) and take turns answering the trivia prompt. Each card has a main question (like which movie a duo of iconic characters is from) and 10 parts of that question around the side (for example, 10 character duos, like Rose and Jack). Players pass the device around, each answering one prompt and removing the corresponding marker to see if they were right (so I'd say "Titanic" and pass it off for someone else to answer for a different duo). You collect points for each right answer but are out of the round if you get one wrong. Then, you move to the next card and the first player to 30 points wins. I really enjoyed the mix of questions — because they cover everything from pop culture to geography to history, there's something for everyone. Plus, each card has prompts that are easier and some that are harder, so you can be strategic about which you answer. I'm looking forward to playing again!
Get it from Amazon for $13.31.
12. An embellished lace detachable collar you can use to trick people into thinking you're a layering pro (with this, you basically are) and make blah tops and sweaters suddenly look all *fancy*.
Promising review: "This is one of my favorite finds on Amazon. I didn't expect much, but it's actually awesome. The straps keep it in place without moving or chafing. It looks awesome — the quality of the lace is really good. It's two layers of lace. It's so cute. I will buy a couple more! Takes the bulk out of layering with a sweater and looks super fancy. Not too tight around the neck — I was able to button the top and not feel like I was choking. This is a new favorite wardrobe item for me!" —C. Bailey
Get it from Amazon for $12.95.
13. A double-pocket caddy that'll slide onto the handle of your rolling suitcase, because it feels like even Machamp doesn't have enough arms to make getting through an airport or train station easy. It's especially impossible once you stop at Starbucks or fill up a big ol' water bottle — thankfully, this will provide you with two easy-to-access cup holders to make getting from check-in to boarding a breeze.
Promising review: "Got compliments on its first travel day! So easy to use and sturdy. I use one side for drinks, the other side for sandwiches, and the small pocket for receipts, napkins, or utensils. Made traveling easy. ***This is best used with a suitcase that can roll on four wheels if you plan on using it for drinks you purchase at the airport!*** I’m sure it can be used with two-wheeled suitcases, but be aware of your drinks. If your drink is in a fully enclosed container, then no worries. If your drinks have sip openings, you might spill." —Joanne Livingston
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in eight colors and prints).
14. Magnetacks, which should perhaps instead be called magnet hacks, since they allow you to pin things to your wall or bulletin board without putting holes in them — the magnets keep them secured to the base of the tack! Hello, preserving pics and artwork like never before.
They're from a Miami-based small business! As the reviewer below mentions, these should be kept away from kids and pets because even small magnets can be dangerous if swallowed.
Promising review: "These are so nice to use. One of my grandkids made me a beautiful drawing, and even framed it for me. I couldn’t just stick pins in it. Much like posters, I’ve always been concerned with the holes put in them to keep them up. These lovelies do the job superbly, and no holes! The magnets are so strong this old person had real fun getting them apart. Caution! Keep them away from your younguns and your pets!" —Lynda
Get a pack of four from The Magnetack on Etsy or The Grommet for $7.95.
15. A convenient dry erase board that fits right in front of your monitor so your most important notes will be pretty much impossible to forget. It's got a handy storage compartment on the side and looks super ~aesthetically pleasing~ too!
It even comes with a marker! Back in the days of going to the office, my work bestie had something like this on her desk and it put my zillion sticky notes to shame, both function- and fashion-wise.
Promising review: "OMG where was this 20 years ago?I have ADHD and would always misplace to do lists, or misplace clipboards with reminders on them. They would get lost in the shuffle. Smartphone reminders are more of a hassle than they are worth with some informal lists that you think of spur of the moment (though sometimes they are great). Unlike other boards, I can put this in front of my FACE under the computer screen so I never overlook or forget it like every other system I've ever used in my life. This acts like a much more stylish and effective anchor or central 'office' for my quick VIP reminders. THANK YOU! I just wish ya had invented it 20 years ago!" —D Louis
Get it from Amazon for $24.96+ (available in five designs).
16. A genius microwave- and dishwasher-safe bowl complete with a handle, lid, and removable phone stand (!!!!) to enable peak laziness as you indulge in some ramen, pasta, soup, or cereal for one with the greatest side dish of all — your For You page.
Promising reviews: "Haven't had it long, but so far it has survived a toddler, a kindergartner with a grudge, and an angsty pre-teen in addition to allowing me to enjoy my lunch while watching an obscene amount of YouTube. Not only do I like it, but I'll probably be buying another in a different color after it is inevitably stolen by the previously mentioned pre-teen." —dabston
"It's very light, with a huge capacity for soups, salads, mac 'n' cheese, spaghetti, stews, etc. If I didn't have any dishes, this actually would be the only thing I need other than a plate. Love the lid, as you can put it in the microwave, and the top does not blow off. It WILL stain with tomato-based sauces. Who cares, as long as I've got my bowl, I'm happy! Great for camping as it is virtually weightless. :) It's pretty much indestructible." —Sheryl L. Ketchum
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in three colors).
17. An adorable, collapsible, and stackable bin to help you get the ~beary~ most out of your space and possibly even encourage your kids to actually put their toys away. These beat boring plastic bins any day.
They even have handles on the sides!
Promising review: "Our 1-year-old has so many toys, so we needed to find a simple solution to keep them tucked away when not in use. This bin was perfect. We've taught her how to put away her toys, and the bin is soft enough for her to use without us worrying about her hurting herself. We loved her bin so much that we decided to buy another. Unlike baskets, these can be stacked. Now we're even considering getting a couple more for Grandpa's house." — R.G.
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in five colors).
18. A rich velvet jewelry box that makes the most of its small size. The built-in mirror folds down to reveal a section for necklaces, and it'll be equally great for popping in your suitcase or displaying on your vanity.
Promising review: "Really amazing value — it looks pretty luxe but I can't believe the price I bought it for, especially considering how expensive jewelry boxes can be. I use this one for travel and it's perfect (I have a larger one for all my jewelry as well. I really like that you can move the little dividers in the bottom compartment around, too; that's been very helpful." —Dee
Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in four colors).
19. A totally ~clawsome~ custom hair clip because the hair accessories trend is here to stay, and these pack a practical punch too. They're a way fresher way to toss your strands up into a messy bun than with your worn-out old hair tie.
This LA-based Etsy shop stocks lots of cute hair accessories, plus masks and bridesmaid gifts.
Get it from Love Linax on Etsy for $18 (available in three clip colors and four text colors and with up to nine characters of personalization).
Check out our full roundup of the best claw clips that are both cute and functional!
20. 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).
21. Impressively real-looking faux tulips you will love seeing in your home everyday, but won't have to put in any effort — zero, zip, zilch, nada — to take care of. Remind me why you've spent all that money on real flowers over the years again?
Promising review: "Gorgeous artificial flowers!! Perfect for those of us who are allergy-riddled floral enthusiasts. I use them for seasonal and holiday decorating, as well as homemade gifts for my family and friends. I love the careful attention to detail, particularly how random leaves appear to have 'dirt' as if freshly picked right from the garden. Really appreciate a quality allergy-free floral option." —Jen M
Get a set of 28 from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in 30 varieties).
22. Amazing Rocketbook index cards, which, like the brand's famous smart notebooks, can be scanned into the Rocketbook app for safekeeping, then wiped clean with water and reused endlessly. The app even lets you display them in a slideshow like regular flashcards and allows you to search your notes for the easiest study session ever!
Yes, this is the stuff of office supply sci-fi novels, a genre we never knew we needed until now. The cards are double-sided, with lines on the front and a dot grid on the back so they work for all kinds of notes. The set comes with a pen but also works with any Pilot Frixion writing utensils.
Promising review: "I purchased these for my college-age kids for their studies at my daughter's urging (environmental reasons). It has been a great success! The Study Mode through the app has made studying for exams much easier and less of a hassle. No more bent cards. No more lost cards. All of them are in the Study Mode just waiting for self-quiz. My daughter even connects her phone to her TV and turns studying into trivia night!" —Amazon Customer
Get a pack of 40 plus a pen and microfiber cloth from Amazon for $15.21.
23. A genius device that sticks right on your (or your kid's or pet's) 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: "Where has this been all my life? I love it. 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.
24. A HyperChiller, which you just need to fill with water and freeze — then it's ready to fully chill just-brewed hot coffee in (get this) only 60 seconds, so you can easily treat yourself to homemade iced coffee every dang day.
Promising review: "AMAZING AND LIFE-CHANGING! THIS IS THE MOST AMAZING PRODUCT I'VE BOUGHT FROM AMAZON! I love iced coffee but only kinda like hot coffee. So I've suffered through years of trying to make iced coffee. Pour hot coffee over ice? Diluted trash. Put coffee in freezer? Takes hours! Half the time I'd forget it and have to then microwave my frozen brick of coffee. I ended up buying iced coffee way too much, basically throwing away money. Since I've bought this, I've used it one to three times a day, and over the six-ish months I've had it, have bought coffee maybe three times. If you love iced coffee, you need this! I'm not getting paid to promote this, I promise, it really is life-changing for the iced coffee addict. There is an issue with the threading of the top screwing into the bottom. It does unattach and cause issues. But! A small price to pay for the incredible invention. I LOVE THIS PRODUCT! So amazing, yet so simple. Buy two in case something happens to your first. I'm not being dramatic. At the price, it really is magical." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in two colors).
25. A helpful charger cord name tag so your family member's and roommates will never "accidentally" (yeah, sure) steal your precious charger again, and your cord will look cute to boot.
This Stedman, North Carolina-based small biz specializes in 3D printed goodies.
Promising review: "Very happy. Daughter loves them. Now she knows at a glance not only which cords are hers, but which cord goes with each device! I matched the colors to her phone and tablet cases." —Chris Contri
Get it from Delightful Luna on Etsy for $5.50 (available in 17 colors and for iPhone or Android chargers).
26. An elegant rose gold wick trimmer for anyone who lights candles regularly and wants to get the most use out of their faves (all while feeling fancy, of course).
Promising review: "I never thought of getting a wick trimmer since I always thought using regular scissors would be enough. But as my candles started wearing down and my wicks got lower and lower into the jar, I realized regular scissors wouldn't be able to reach the wick considering they can't bend into the jar. I decided to invest in a wick trimmer since I didn't plan on stopping lighting candles. This wick trimmer does the job! The length and angle work well for reaching the wick when it gets to the bottom and it's able to snip with ease! Plus the rose gold color makes it cute and aesthetic on my desk." —erikkaa
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
27. A fragrance- and alcohol-free after-shave treatment that prevents razor bumps in addition to soothing and moisturizing your skin, so you can banish ingrown hairs for good and get a *truly* smooth shave.
It's from a Black-owned hair and shave brand that focuses on creating better grooming products to empower Black men.
Promising review: "Great. It got rid of the ingrown hairs right away. I put it on twice a day. I’ve tried so many products and this is the best one by far compared to a lot of other companies!" —John O.
Get it from Frederick Benjamin for $18.
28. Fancy shmancy pearl and jewel patterned sheer socks capable of upgrading any outfit — they're like jewelry for your feet! A dress and heels combo you've worn a zillion times is suddenly pages-of-Vogue-ready with these.
They're from a small biz that exclusively makes high-fashion socks designed to be shown off!!!
Get them from Sock Candy for $18.
29. An adjustable measuring cup from the kitchen geniuses at Oxo to eliminate eyeballing and guesstimating for good. Plus, the adjustable body can also be used like a squeegee to push out all of even the stickiest ingredients.
It can expand to hold up to two cups.
Promising review: "I love love love these. It’s the ONLY way to measure peanut butter, Crisco, and other spackle-like ingredients. No more scraping and scraping to get peanut butter out of your measuring cup, and you’ll get out 99.9% of the peanut butter you put into the cup! That never happens with a regular measuring cup. Easy to clean too. I’m forever forgetting which way to take it apart and reassemble it, but it only goes two ways (lol) so it doesn’t take long to figure it out." —sandy s
Get it from Amazon for $14.95.
30. A super sweet and inspirational mirror sticker that guarantees you'll start every day (or end every bathroom visit) with a compliment.
Promising review: "I love how easy it was to install. I love the size; was perfect and it’s something really positive to wake up seeing every morning in the mirror. I love it." —rocknrolldramaqueen
Get it from Amazon for $1.99.
31. A majorly handy scrunchie with built-in storage to stash the little things like keys, cash, lip balm, and any other doodads you like to bring on the go (*without* the need to lug around that giant tote bag).
Hustle Sew Shop is a small biz based in Oregon that hand-makes goods like scrunchies, face masks, and home accessories.
Promising review: "Love this scrunchie! This is perfect for when I walk my dog; it fits my house key, chapstick, and treats, and STILL holds my hair up! I will be buying more for friends in the future. Highly recommend." –Sarah Dickinson
Get it from Hustle Sew Shop on Etsy for $6 (available in nine colors).
32. A six-outlet wall charger that looks downright futuristic, but it's here now to make your lift roughly 100% easier. It can house chargers of different sizes, USBs, and even has fast-charging capabilities. Oh yeah, and it functions as a nightlight!
Promising review: "Love this. I have many items to plug in now that I have to office at home. There’s plenty of room to plug in two laptops, a computer, a monitor and my Alexa safely. It’s a little bulkier than I was expecting but that is due to the room your items will need." —Jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in two styles).
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