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It can hold up to 50 pounds and even fold up into a handy little pouch!
Promising review: "Best reusable bags ever! I bought this to replace one of my old Baggus that I stained with a permanent marker. These are super durable and will last you for a long time! My old Baggu bag was used daily for over four years and never ripped or fell apart. Worth the purchase!" —Megan
Get it from Amazon for $12.
Seriously, this is one product that yours truly, a very very busy person, cannot live without. I started using this magical product a couple years ago and since then have told approximately 1,089,642 people about it. I keep one in my purse and one on my dresser, and I reorder before I'm actually close to running out. While it won't kill a major migraine on its own, it feels super soothing and cooling. If I end up taking ibuprofen for my headache, this is really nice to use while it kicks in. Also, if I just have a slight headache or just the beginnings of one, a few swipes of this (lightly on my temples and forehead and as heavily as I want on my neck) can actually knock it out or delay it getting worse. It's so great to help me get through my busy workdays and social activities, and I really wish I'd had it during high school and college to help me get through the day then! Check out my full Migrastil review.
Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
These are also great to sleep in so you don't wake up with a total bird's nest for a head. I personally use these as my everyday hair ties and I honestly will never use anything else again. The few times I've lost one (one Invisibobble lasts me months and months and months) and had to use something else, I was shook by how uncomfy and insecure regular elastics felt. How did I put up with them for so many years?
Promising review: "I love how easily these come out at the end of the day and that my hair doesn’t have that bump from wearing it up for hours. This hair tie is not going to give you that super tight pony feeling, but they do stay put. They also stretch out a bit with use just like a regular elastic, but unlike those, these can shrink back down." —Schujans
Get a pack of three from Target for $7.99.
It's BPA-free and safe for the microwave, freezer, fridge, and dishwasher!
Promising review: "Exceptional quality and so versatile!!! Love this container, which they call it a 'yogurt and topping' container. I say it is a soup with crackers, cereal with milk, spaghetti with garlic bread, chicken/rice with green beans...and on and on container!!! So far those are the meals I have put in this perfectly sized container. It has an excellent seal — no leaks and no worries there will be based on the solid build and tight-fitting lid. It's nicely proportioned too; at first I thought there wasn't enough chicken and rice in the bottom and green beans in the top lid, but it turned out it was a perfect portion for lunch! I just microwave and eat — love it!!!" —BaliDreamer
Get it from BuzzFeed's Goodful collection on Amazon for $9.99.
Sometimes the stuff we do every day is the easiest to totally forget whether we've done or not, from feeding a pet to taking a pill to putting on deodorant. You can totally use this for any other non-dog-related daily task, too!
Promising review: "I don't know how we ever lived without this! When reminder Post-Its fell off the counter, our dogs either missed meals or got fed twice. Now we have this yes/no tool on a little easel near the dog food scoop and anyone in the kitchen can see if the pups need to be fed or not. Our dogs are liars and always act like they need to eat, so having this easy-to-use, durable reminder tool has been a big help! Visitors to my home have favorably commented on it. I would definitely buy this as a gift for dog lovers in a busy household." —Shelby Skye
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
Some reviewers say they can even fit smaller folders or notebooks inside. Check out BuzzFeed's full write-up on these amazing folders.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this! I've always been the type of person to have a different folder for each subject in school, and to buy new folders every semester because they accumulate wear and tear by the end of the term. But it became too annoying to have to switch out notebooks and folders every day depending on what classes I had. It also increased the likelihood that I'd forget a folder for a particular class, so I gave this a try. After four months of continuous use, it's held up really well! It holds everything that I need and it is always by my side. It actually still looks somewhat new. I got compliments on it because it's cute and a great organizational tool." —KaleSensei
Get it solid colors for $7.99 (available in 10 colors) or florals for $7.99 (available in four colors), both from Amazon.
Promising review: "I'm in LOVE with the Sally Hansen Insta-Dri line. This is the only brand I buy now. As a new mom, painting your toenails is kind of a rare luxury, so I place a high value on getting it done quickly. This polish allows me to do it fast, without sacrificing durability. I highly recommend this polish for busy adults." —KFrench
Get it from Amazon for $4.45+ (available in 16 colors).
It's BPA-free and reviewers also love it for other packaged rice and pasta products you'd usually cook on the stove. It's from a Black-owned, as-seen-on-Shark Tank company that now makes rapid cookers for everything from noodles to oatmeal to desserts!
Promising review: "Living with a lot of roommates discouraged me from cooking in the kitchen, because it's always so cramped or dirty, so anything that I can make in my room with a microwave is a lifesaver for me and this really helps. I've used it for salads because its deep and durable. I've cooked macaroni, penne, and bowties in a third of the time I'd spend boiling water on a stove and making pasta that way. And this also works great with those Knorr pasta sides. It's also ridiculously easy to clean. I fell asleep and forgot to wash out the cheese and pasta that hardened overnight, and it took like two seconds of rinsing and scrubbing for everything to come out." —Melissa
Get it from Amazon for $9.85.
It's BPA-free and dishwasher safe!
Promising review: "If you want to be lazy for 15 minutes more in bed in the morning, this crunch cup is GOLD for you! If you are a busy person or someone who takes at least an hour to commute to work like me, you will understand that 15 minutes is SO PRECIOUS in the early morning. This is so easy to use. I love how I can enjoy my cereal in my car. It fits perfectly in my car and it keeps the cereal from getting mushy. The only con I will say is that it does require some practice before you can eat or drink out of this cup with ease. The problem I was having when I first started to use it was that when I take a big sip (when I am greedy and want more cereal in my mouth at once), I tend to inhale bunch of air too. Other than that, really no complaints. I really enjoy eating my breakfast out of this!" —H. Tam
Get it from Amazon for $20 (available in three colors).
It has seven sections: Fitness, Food, Self-Care, Mindfulness, Organization & Productivity, Networking & Relationships, and Creativity & Learning. Each challenge is small and flexible enough for even the busiest people, but they really add up. For example, the running challenge only asks that you run every day — it doesn't say how fast or how long. Some other downright doable challenges? Read 20 pages a day, take a photo every day, floss properly, and meditate daily for 10 minutes.
Promising review: "'Brilliant' is not a word I toss around lightly, but The Big Book of 30-Day Challenges is brilliant! The table of contents doesn't include anything I wouldn't like to be in my routine, and includes most things I've said I would like to do, such as meditate, sleep better, wake up earlier, drink more water, walk 10,000 steps — you get the idea. Almost all of these good habits have always seemed too difficult/too time-consuming/too overwhelming, — just too much! The good approach I learned from this book is 'one thing at a time.' Trying to 'get in shape' is not really a goal, but to just run, or just train for a plank, or just do yoga (one thing at a time), makes the goal manageable, and the 30-day challenge makes it doable. The challenges cut across all aspects of my life — exercise, food, creativity, relationships — and include the exact types of habits that will make a real, positive, difference in life." —Peter Hamblin
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+.
It's also made from recycled paper to help you achieve your goal of living a lil' 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.
Promising review: "This is essential for busy people. My boyfriend and I have very different schedules. He works a full-time job, I work two part-time jobs, go to school full time, and am usually part of a theatre production or two. This whiteboard calendar, coupled with some colorful dry-erase markers, is ESSENTIAL! Not only does my boyfriend know what my schedule looks like this week, but I know where I'm supposed to be and when. It was very easy to put up and seems like it would be easy to move." —Kalen Stockton
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
It comes with a book of recipes plus access to an online database with even more!
Promising review: "This is a neat little device for when you want to cook a little something quickly without making a mess on the stove. I mostly use it to cook one or two eggs at a time. It cooks from both sides and gets the job done, usually in less than five minutes while I multitask on other things. My egg(s) come out fluffy and delicious. I don't even have to use cooking spray or butter; I've never had the egg stick to it. I just clean it with a wet paper towel and let it cool before I put it away. I love the color and the ease of use! I also use this when traveling or camping. What else could you cook or warm up with this? Be creative. A small slab of meat/hamburger, chicken breast, vegetables, etc...." —L. Kiesler
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in five colors).
Over 2,000 reviewers love it and so do I! Each page is dated and has five small spaces and room to fill in the year for each one, so you can keep a short record every day for five years and compare what you wrote over time. I adore this and it's the first thing that's actually gotten me to journal every day. I usually write more of a blurb than a sentence, but it literally takes me two minutes or less right before bed. I just started it a little under a year ago, but I can't wait to have a full, long-term log of my life!
Get it from Amazon for $14.52 or Bookshop (to support local booksellers) for $15.59.
The handy labeled sections on the pad are "Top Priorities," "To-Do List," "Notes & Ideas," "Date," "Today I'm Grateful For," "Important Times," "Meals, Snacks & Water," and "Exercise/Self-Care."
Promising review: "I use my iPhone as a calendar, but it has its limitations; I still prefer paper when it comes to planning. This daily page planner motivates me to take care of myself while I take care of the things that need to be done. I like that the 'must do today' section only has three spaces, while there's much more room below to write additional tasks for later. This keeps me from piling too many tasks on myself. It also has a place to track water intake and three square meals, and one of my favorite parts is the box in which I am asked to write what I am thankful for each day." —Donna T. Edmundson
Get it from Amazon for $7.95+ (available in two colors; also available in eight other organizational pads, from meal planning to meeting notes).
It claims to provide about three and a half charges to an iPhone 8 or two and a half to a Galaxy S8, and it comes with a storage pouch and Micro USB cable.
Promising review: "If you're looking for peace of mind every time you leave the house, this power bank doesn't disappoint. It's the size of a credit card and only a hair heavier than my iPhone 6, making it extremely portable without being bulky and heavy. There's a power button you press that shows how much power is left via four blue lights (when it's dead, only one light will flash). I'm always impressed by how quickly this charges my iPhone 6 (from 10% to near full takes approximately an hour). So far, I've been able to charge my phone about four times from near empty to full before having to charge the power bank. It comes with a USB cable to charge the bank itself, as well as a drawstring pouch. What I love the most about this power bank is how effective it's been. If you want a reliable power bank that charges your phone in no time and frees you from being attached to a wall outlet, GET THIS!" —Patrick
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three colors).
It has over 4,000 positive reviews and even includes a pocket for your phone!
Promising review: "I've been looking for the perfect travel wallet that can fit a lot of stuff but not look bulky and I think I've found it :). It's so difficult to find one that can fit all the stuff you need in one place. I love the color and material, and the design is very sleek. It has a lot of pockets inside for cash (bills and coins!), a pen, passport, IDs, and ESPECIALLY airline tickets! It's almost the size of a regular/medium greeting card envelope. It saves you the hassle of rummaging through your bag to look for what you need or having to take out a different kind of wallet for money and ID, etc. I'll definitely get one for my daughter or as a gift for someone who likes to travel organized and in style." —MoonMaiden_1980
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in 37 colors).
This Black woman-owned Etsy shop also stocks other adorable office supplies featuring artwork of badass Black women kicking butt at work, school, and life!
Get it from CopperandBrassPaper on Etsy for $16.
Promising review: "I travel a lot and like to use totes rather than a handbag. The challenge is keeping that open space organized — everything falls to the bottom of the tote! This organizer is perfect. A firm felt fabric holds my phone, papers, cosmetics, pen, notebook, etc,. without any issues retrieving any of them. It also has a clip-on strap that attaches to my keys, and it's long enough to reach from inside my tote to unlock the door! So clever and very handy. The center section of the organizer is a removable zippered pouch that could be used as a smaller organizer in another bag or can be removed if I have a larger item to carry in the center of the bag. The organizer also works great for moving from tote to tote. It's the right size and height. All in all, I'm very happy with the purchase!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $16.88+ (available in six sizes and 14 colors).
The tasty flavor options are salted peanut butter, lemon raspberry, maple blueberry, coconut chai, and vanilla latte! 😋 Once you're hooked on your new fave snack, you can conveniently subscribe to restocks by texting — yes, texting — a real human from the company!
Promising review: "I absolutely love these bars!! These get me through the mid-day humps! This has become my mid day snack with water. I have noticed how it's helped me and how I don't have any type of crash either. I've recommended this product to many friends and family. The price is so worth it if you compare it to drinking a cup of coffee. All I have to say don't hesitate and just try it!" —Ambren78
Get a pack of 12 bars plus four samples of the other flavors from Verb Energy for $12.50 for BuzzFeed readers with the code BUZZFEED50 (originally $25; available in five flavors).
It's cruelty-free and vegan and it comes in so many shades that you're sure to find your perfect match. Plus it's from a Black woman-owned business that focuses on inclusivity in the beauty world!
Promising review: "I’m very impressed. As someone who knows nothing about makeup, I found this super easy to apply. I used the shade matcher on the site and it matches me PERFECTLY. I can hardly tell I’m wearing makeup. Plus I wore it on a super hot day where I was sweating a bunch and my face was unbothered. By the time I made it home that evening it was still looking good!" —Shaquilla B.
Get it from The Lip Bar for $28 (available in 26 shades).
Promising review: "These are great for nursing students. I need the different colors to keep my patients' information straight. Each color is for a different patient and my system has worked very well. The colors are also more appealing than your normal four-color pen, which I like. I bought this pen over a year ago and am still on pen number one, so I can confirm they also last a very long time." —Zoomzoomxpress
Get a set of two from Amazon for $6.83.
"But I don't like the pre-set meals that come in kits," you whine. Well, Home Chef actually lets you swap out and customize some parts of the dishes they offer, like changing the protein. The system also works week by week, so you can change how many meals you get each week and easily take a break from the service. The available menus can fit all kinds of tastes, schedules, needs, and skills, from "Ready in 15" to "Grill-Ready."
Meals start at $6.99/serving, and you can get $15 off each of your first four boxes ($60 off total) with the exclusive code BUZZFEEDHC60.
This one has over 2,900 positive reviews!
Promising review: "Easy outfit for busy mothers. The dress is very cute — the perfect T-shirt dress you can dress up or down with accessories. I'm 5'6" and it sits a little over my knees." —Dr_Mom
Get it from Amazon for $20.91+ (available in sizes XS-3XL and in 29 colors and prints).
Some of the other stickers say things "showered today" and "got off the couch by noon," which are both seriously major moves during quarantine.
Promising review: "I bought these to encourage myself during hard times in grad school. I thought they were hilarious. My prof thought so too, and had me bring in some for her. 😂" —N2ryan
Get a pack of 18 from Amazon for $4.99.
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