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1. A countertop dishwasher here to make the dreams of anyone with a small kitchen come true. Turns out that hand-washing dishes and spending an arm and a leg on having a full-size dishwasher installed aren't your only two options.
2. A simple yet revolutionary habit calendar that just might be what you need to finally do all the stuff you keep saying you're gonna do in 2022. It's got 12 months' worth of planning pages with space to track daily, weekly, and monthly habits and goals to help you be your most badass self.
3. Brilliant storage scrunchies, because we've established that the pockets in most clothes are simply insufficient. Pop this baby on your wrist or in your hair for a hands-free and discreet way to keep all your essentials close. Plus, your cash and lip balm will appreciate their George Costanza–approved new life of being draped in velvet.
4. An absolutely incredible bubblegum-blowing animal vase that has lived rent-free in my mind ever since I first saw it earlier this year; I'm now convinced it's almost as much of a necessity in any home as toilet paper.
wowsucculents/Etsy
Promising review: "So darn cute! I got the giraffe — he adorns my coffee bar area, and everyone comments on him!" —TriL
Get it from Wowsucculents on Etsy for $49.45 (available in six animals).
5. An Amazon Fire TV Stick, because after spending so much of the past two years at home, we could all use a TV upgrade. Specifically, a smart TV device that's super easy to install (even for low tech folks), has Alexa voice commands, and will let you do way more than just watch TV.
6. Surprisingly affordable bike shorts, which, like any of the trusty pairs you've been living in lately, are great for wearing for workouts, while chillaxing, or under dresses. What makes these babies must-haves? POCKETS and over 7,000 (!!!) positive reviews.
7. An OMG-worthy enamel pin of the award you've basically been waiting your whole life to receive. You've earned it.
8. An AirFly Pro device you can just pop into any headphone jack to easily pair your AirPods or other Bluetooth headphones with otherwise impossible to pair gadgets like exercise machines, airplane movie screens, or incompatible computers and phones. It's almost 2022 and the future is now.
9. An adorable but also durable squeaky plush duck beloved by the pups of over 5,000 reviewers. It can survive longer than most toys (read: more than two days into 2022) even with pooches who love to tear things up, so it's sure to fit the ~bill~ and become the most indispensable toy in their box.
10. A game-changing lace garter full of hidden pockets so you can go purse-less even when wearing a dress with insufficient or nonexistent pockets and still be prepared with all your essentials. This fits more than most evening bags, anyway!
11. A Revlon oil-absorbing facial roller to get your lovely face looking marvelously matte in no time. Why have you been burning through all those blotting papers when this wonderful reusable option exists???
12. A genius Pick 'N Peel stone kit that comes with a lava rock coated in latex-based glue, a refill bottle of the glue, and a picking hook, so anxious and fidgety folks can oh so satisfyingly pick away whenever the urge strikes. *So* much better than picking at your skin, but just as soothing.
13. A pair of sleek silicone mask applicator brushes with several benefits that'll make a mask day more effortless (and therefore more relaxing): it evenly spreads a thick layer of product without any getting caught or wasted in bristles, it's easy to clean, and reduces mess!
14. A fleece-lined hoodie/blanket/poncho thing, which could be considered a fun impulse buy, but I would argue is basically a necessity.
15. A purring plush toy that'll be a game-changer for your anxious kitty and help them have a better 2022. When touched, a recorded purr will sooth them for two minutes. And even when it's quiet, it's sure to be their new BFF (sorry, you've been replaced).
16. A visual grocery list pad so you can just circle what you need and be able to check at the store at a glance — no more struggling to read your own handwriting (I feel ya). The rows are even organized by category and have spaces next to each to write down other items, so you won't have to keep doubling back to an aisle you've already been in for something farther down the list.
17. 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: nonsweat) pants more work-from-home-level comfy.
18. A compact and cord-free milk frother so you can save some $$$ and wow your friends by creating Starbucks-worthy drinks at home. Because if there's one thing you truly can't live without? It's coffee.
19. A paws-itively amazing rubber pet hair broom with a built-in squeegee designed to sweep up all that shedding (and even liquids!) like no other.
20. A Curl Cap, aka a backless, satin-lined baseball hat designed specially for folks whose natural curls are damaged by or don't fit under traditional caps. ~Hats off~ to the inventor, who was inspired by her own experience trying to rock the baseball cap look with natural hair.
21. Washable microfiber mop pads that'll fit on your trusty Swiffer WetJet or similar mops so you can kick wasteful and pricey disposable pads to the curb. They even pick up more gunk, so you'll wonder why you haven't been using these the whole time.
22. Adhesive weather- and sound-proofing strips to block drafts, leaks, and the sound of the people next door who haven't been quiet for even a second this past year. Who knew you'd find sympathy and salvation in the form of 33 feet of foam?
23. A memory foam gel cushion to turn your desk chair into a luxurious experience for your tush (rather than the somewhat miserable one it is now). Truly, how have you and your glutes been working from home for almost two years without this?
24. A beyond brilliant four-in-one convertible makeup brush (you read that right — I'm talking a concealer sponge plus blush, eyebrow, and shadow brushes all together), because makeup bag clutter and wasting time during your morning routine are two annoyances best left in 2021.
25. A convenient bed shelf that perches on the edge of your bed frame to make splurging on a bedside table totally unnecessary (or, if you already have a bedside table, give you extra space for your endless water glasses and unread books, or make some room on the other side of the bed for when your partner sleeps over).
26. Majorly space-saving hangers to transform your tiny closet into something you can work with until the day you can afford to move into a mansion with a Cher Horowitz-type closet with room for your whole wardrobe.
27. A cleverly designed mini hammer for all your DIY projects in the new year. It's got a genius magnetic slot on the top to hold the nail while you get it started in the hole, instead of trying to hold it steady and praying you don't smash your phalanges. Oh, the pain this would have saved you when you put up that gallery wall...
Amazon
Promising review: "It’s pint-sized but great for jobs around the home. The handle is really comfortable and there is a magnetic place in the head to put a nail, so no more smashed fingers as you are trying to hold the nail." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
28. A truly wonderful Wonder Woman chair cape, because your workspace needs a ~super~ makeover. You may not be an Amazonian/demigod princess, have super speed or strength, or travel by invisible plane, but everything you were able to accomplish despite the hellscape that was 2021? That should be enough to earn you a spot in the Justice League.
29. A universal smartphone mount that can fit in your pocket and go with you anywhere to revolutionize your experience working from home, making video calls, and especially watching movies on planes.
30. A double-sided tongue scraper and brush, aka the oral hygiene gadget you never knew you needed. Bad breath and aftertastes can be left behind in 2021, thank you very much.
31. 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 a tangled up ball. Where have these been your whole laundry-doing life?!?
Amazon
They're reusable, BPA-free, and from a small business that launched during the pandemic.
Promising review: "Wow!!! You wonder if things like this really work — well, I can absolutely confirm this does! I was impressed that the package came with two of the devices so there was one for the fitted sheet and the flat sheet. I tried it out and my sheets not only did NOT wad up, but they came out of the dryer feeling fresher, feeling more dry, and unwrinkled! I will be buying a set of these for each of my immediate family members and close friends! What a great gift!!!" —katy
Get a set of two from Amazon for $18.99.
32. A set of sandwich-cutting tools that'll change the lunch game this year if your kids are sandwich-crust-refusing picky eaters. No more PB&J leaking all over their lunch box or time spent tediously trimming off the crusts when trying to get them out the door for school.
33. A helpful as heck moisture meter to actually help you keep your plants alive this year. You just pop this in the (indoor or outdoor) soil to determine whether it's time to water your leafy pals, for yet another tool in your "I won't kill it this time!!!" arsenal.
34. A three-in-one egg separator that'll be a livesaver for novice and frequent cooks alike. It's got two sizes of slots to fit on the edge of pretty much any bowl or pan, and it provides an edge for cracking the egg, keeps the shells out of the bowl, *and* separates whites and yolks. Yeah, it really goes the ~eggs~tra mile.
35. A clever and cute car garbage can designed to fit in your cupholder and the other pockets of your car you've been using as if they were a trash can for years — and help you fulfill your resolution to stop doing so.
36. A hypoallergenic, anti-bacterial, anti-mold, and anti-yeast panty wash formulated by an actual gynecologist — so yes, she really *does* understand the problem you've had your whole vagina-having life and haven't wanted to talk about. It'll be delicate on your delicates but tough on all the gunk (yes, I am talking about discharge) you need to wash out of them.
37. An unbelievably awww-worthy animal waffle maker that'll make both kids and adults alike wonder why they've ever let breakfast be boring.
38. As-seen-on-TV Debbie Meyer GreenBags here to save you major waste and $$$ this year. They can keep your produce fresher much longer and be reused eight to 10 times!!!
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