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1. A game-changing audio adapter that plugs into your car's cigarette lighter and will allow you to rock out or take calls over the speakers even if you have an older vehicle. This baby can play audio via Bluetooth, an aux cable, or a TF card, and even has a USB port and volume, play/pause, and song skip buttons.
2. A variety pack of pre-seasoned beans you need only microwave for — get this — ONE minute, so they truly change the nutritious at-home meal prep game for those who are short on time and cooking skills (aka me). They're amazing when you need something filling and yummy but also need to run out the door.
This pack is from Black-owned, San Francisco-based bean brand A Dozen Cousins and comes with black beans, pinto beans, chickpea curry, red beans, refried black beans, and refried pinto beans. They're all vegan and made with avocado oil. I personally swear by their black beans, which I have just recently become completely obsessed with. They're so flavorful and perfectly seasoned and shockingly easy. Plus, one bag has about two small servings for one person, so I have leftovers the next day. I've been enjoying them with quesadillas and nachos, in homemade burrito bowls, and over seasoned rice.
Promising review: "Who writes a review about beans? Somebody who loves beans but had given up on them, until now. This is a great product. Canned beans from my local supermarket are always a disappointment, so I stopped getting them. I don't have time to cook beans myself, but A Dozen Cousins beans are fresh and taste terrific. I've been trying to avoid packaged, processed foods but the natural ingredients make these different. I can feel good about eating them. The beans are whole and not mashed up liked in cans. All of the varieties are seasoned well and versatile. I've had them on their own, in salads, and in wrap sandwiches. Do yourself a favor and order some. You won't regret it." —Amazon Customer
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $24.99 (or $23.74 with the Subscribe & Save option).
3. Ear-saving mask hooks to help glasses-wearers stay comfy rocking a mask all day. Not only will they take some pressure off your ears, but they'll prevent the tangled mess that ensues when there are just too dang many things hooked to your face (glasses, mask, earrings, headphones or hearing aid, etc.).
They're from a small business based in the UK!
Promising review: "These are so clever, useful, and such good value for money. I purchased them for my son who is a glasses-wearer and has eczema at the back of his ears, which mask strings seem to irritate further. They help immensely but he also says they are so useful regardless of the eczema, because they stop mask strings from tangling in the arm of his glasses. Would absolutely recommend; so simple but so ingenious." —Louise
Get a pair and a carrying case from Spec Hooks on Etsy for $13.46.
4. A game-changing microwave pasta cooker you just fill with water and noodles (there's a line on the side that shows you how much), heat in the microwave for 12-ish minutes, and bam — you've got a yummy, hearty dinner ready to eat less than a half hour after you're home from work. Boiling water? I don't know her.
Two of the most basic facts about me are that 1) I love pasta and 2) I'm lazy as heck. Cooking pasta is pretty easy, even for someone like me who rarely cooks. But still, it's a little more than I want to do when I'm feeling hungry and/or burnt out to wait for the water to boil and have to wash the pot and colander when I'm done. What I really needed was something that could have the whole process done in under 15 minutes and that I could just toss in the dishwasher.
Enter the Fasta Pasta (great name btw). I'm really amazed by what a game-changer it is, as well as how user-friendly it is. It comes with a booklet of instructions on how long to cook/how much pasta and water to use for all different shapes of pasta, plus there's an extended list on the product's website. All you have to do is measure out the pasta and fill the tub with water to the appropriate fill line, then microwave it on high for the noted amount of time. When it's done, you pop on the lid, which has convenient handles. I was nervous about using my bare hands to take this out of the microwave even with the handles, but amazingly it doesn't get that hot! The lid also has a built-in strainer, which is perfect for both helping you fill the Fasta Pasta with a precise amount of water and for straining once the pasta is cooked. Then voila! You've got pasta! Check out my full Fasta Pasta review (#2), and yes, please cast me in an infomercial about it.
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
5. Drop It wine drops, which you just swirl in your glass for 20 seconds to reduce the sulfites and tannins so you won't wake up with a headache the next day — yes, really!
6. The Makeup Eraser, a magical plush cloth that'll make it easy to do the annoying-but-necessary task of removing your makeup at the end of the day. It can take off EVERY LAST DROP with just water, and you can wash and reuse it over and over and over. Remind me why you spent so much money on other cleansers and removers again?
One side is made for removing product and the other for exfoliating.
Promising review: "I LOVE makeup. Specifically, eye makeup. Love a good cat eye and layering eyeshadow. I've always had to bleach my towels to get the remnants of my mascara and eyeliner off. I hate every eye makeup remover that I've tried because it either stings or makes my eyelids oily (y tho?). This thing has seriously changed things for me. It gets my makeup COMPLETELY off in less than one minute without harsh scrubbing. I no longer have to buy any kind of cotton balls or cotton pads that will end up in a landfill. I can actually buy new towels and demote the stained ones to cleaning towels. My skin is clearer because it is makeup-free before I wash it and my eyes no longer burn! GETTTT ITTTT." —Cori A.
Get it from Amazon for $20 (available in nine colors).
7. Natural, cleansing, and odor-eliminating Bottle Bright tablets to make one of your least favorite chores — cleaning out your gross water bottle or travel mug — unbelievably easy, not to mention eliminate coffee and tea stains in there you thought were permanent.
8. 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. This will give you (*extremely Hannah Montana voice*) the best of both worlds!
It's from a Black woman–owned small business! ~Hats off~ to the inventor, who was inspired by her own experience trying to rock the baseball cap look with natural hair.
Promising review: "I haven't had much luck in the last 10 years finding something big enough to cover my dreads when I want to go hiking, camping, or just out and about. When I stumbled upon this, I was admittedly skeptical, but this baby fit like a glove. If you've been contemplating buying one, do it! You won't regret it. The shipping was fast. The quality of the item is good and there's plenty of wiggle room should you have hair as thick and long as mine." —Maya Reyna
Get it from Curl Cap on Etsy for $14.99+ (available in eight colors and prints).
9. A possibly magical wine stain remover capable of saving you from the effects of your clumsier moments. Pinot more clothing and carpeting casualties after a boozy night in (or out).
Promising review: "My husband spilled a whole glass of wine, a bowl of salsa, and a bowl of guacamole on me. I used Wine Away when I got home four hours later, washed my dress, and it's perfect now! I really thought my dress was ruined and it's in the exact same condition it was before I went to the winery!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $10.60.
10. A special jewelry clasp designed just for layering necklaces without tangles or hassle *and* keeping your favorite combo together.
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 gold or silver and for two, three, or four strands).
11. Howard Feed-N-Wax Wood Polish and Conditioner, a beeswax and orange oil formula that's basically like a spa treatment for your wood surfaces. In addition to polishing, it adds a protective layer and helps prevent the wood from drying out or fading — and most importantly, prevents you from having to spend $$$ on surfaces you were sure you ~wood~ have to repair or replace.
12. An aesthetically pleasing mug warmer so you can savor your coffee without worrying about it getting cold while you work. No rush — other than a caffeine rush, that is.
Note that the mug is not included!
Promising review: "I researched so many coffee warmers and am so glad I decided on this one. It definitely keeps my coffee hot, no matter how long it takes me to drink it. I also like that it has three settings. As you drink down your coffee, you can lower the heat because it keeps the coffee very hot. I like it so much I ordered a second one for another part of the house." —hottytoddy
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in eight styles).
13. A brilliant color-coded keyboard cover illustrating all the shortcuts for Adobe Photoshop, so you'll be a pro in no time with approximately zero effort. Just think of all the memes it can help you make...
Chic Geeks is a Black woman-owned business specializing in gorgeous tech accessories and clever keyboard covers!
Promising review: "Exactly what I needed. Fits well and easy to read." —Heidi Winkler
Get it from Chic Geeks for $20 (available for seven different MacBook models). Find shortcut keyboard covers for more programs here.
14. A pretty little milk frother so you can create a perfectly Instagramable brew without even having to set foot in a Starbucks.
15. A flameless, rechargeable electric lighter you can use to feel like a powerful sorcerer every time you light a candle. It's long enough to use on candles that have burned down a bit, and both fashionable and functional enough for your to say buh-bye to matches for good.
16. A subscription to EveryPlate, an easy and affordable meal prep subscription service that'll send you everything you need to make the recipes, plus break each one down into only six steps so you won't feel overwhelmed. Grocery shopping and stressing about meal prep every week? I won't miss you!
17. An ingenious champagne stopper, which doesn't just reseal your precious bottle but also increases the pressure inside to preserve the bubbles. It even features a dial to help you mark the date you opened it on the top of the stopper! Because honestly, nothing should stop you from pouring an individual glass of bubbly for you and you alone.
It's dishwasher safe!
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Maitland Quitmeyer swears by hers. She says: "I love bubbles — champs, cava, prosecco, sparkling rose — they just know how to bring the party! But no one likes when sparkling wine goes flat, or you feel like you can't just have one or two glasses without ruining the whole bottle. So I went on Amazon and found the best champagne stopper I could find and immediately hit 'add to cart.' What a great purchase! This little bb is so easy to use — just pop it on top of the bottle, push the metal sides in so it clamps on, then push the top button several times to vacuum seal and preserve the bubs. Then when you next want a glass, spritz, or mimosa, you'll hear that same *POP* you heard when first taking out the cork — and the effervescence you so crave will be fully intact. Plus, you can confidently store your leftover bottle on its side in your fridge; I've had zero leakage problems with this thus far!" Check out her full review here (#1).
Get it from Amazon for $13.97.
18. A sleep mask with built-in Bluetooth headphones so you can use your soothing sounds to drown out the world around you and snooze hard. Plus, you can play your relaxing audio of choice without bothering your partner. @ my ex who would turn on white noise full blast from his phone without asking me first, please see the below.
19. Miracle-Gro indoor plant food spikes, which seriously live up to their name. No one will believe the ~thriving~ plant in your apartment is the same one that was looking droopy as heck just last week. No, you didn't just sneak out and buy a new one — you actually kept a plant alive for once!!!
Each spike can be used for 30-60 days, depending on the season. The reviewer pics on the right are all of the same plant — the top one shows how this magical stuff helped the rather sad dude perk up in just 10 days, and the bottom one shows that he's completely come back to life three weeks later! Check out BuzzFeed's full Miracle-Gro plant food spikes write-up.
Promising review: "I have several houseplants that had stopped flowering, so I put a few of these spikes in the pot (there are directions on the back of the package for quantity), and approximately a month after I used these spikes, my peace lily had three flowers on it, and my African violets plants all got several blooms on them! This also worked wonders for my plants that don't flower! I noticed that my ivy and cactus plants started growing faster, and they became greener and healthier looking. I am very happy with this product, and I will buy it again." —Elizabeth
Get a pack of 24 spikes from Amazon for $2.79 Get a version just for orchids here.
20. Toilet-cleaning gel stamps you just plop on the side of the bowl and let a single blob sanitize your latrine with each flush for up to 12 days. They can also help prevent toilet rings and lime buildup, so your toilet will basically clean itself every time you go.
21. Revlon's iconic hair dryer brush that reviewers of all hair types swear by to get a salon-worthy blowout at home, in less time, all with one tool. Win, win, WIN.
22. A coiled silicone ring size adjuster so you can buy the bauble you're coveting even if your usual size isn't available, and skip the jeweler with rings that are just a teeeeny bit too big.
23. Plus, a jewelry-cleaning stick to return said baubles to maximum sparkle even after lots of wear. This'll get them looking like a million bucks for a whooooooleeee lot less than that.
24. Game-changing Rubbermaid FreshWorks produce containers which may come with the side effect of making it even harder to remember the last time you went to the grocery store. When your berries still look perfect and ripe after over a week, who's to say???
25. Reusable toaster bags, aka basically every lazy cook's dream come true. You can use them for everything from making grilled cheese (you don't even need to butter the bread!) to getting leftovers all crispy and delish (no more soggy pizza or fries!).
26. A trio of power scrubber brushes you can attach your drill and instantly create a super-powered deep-cleaning device.
27. Mike's Hot Honey, a chili-infused honey that'll make things you've consumed a million times in your life — from ice cream to pizza to wings to cocktails — feel totally new.
28. Dishwasher cleaning tablets to get rid of the residue that's lurking in there and interfering with your dishes getting *truly* clean. Just pop one in for a full cycle and let it work its magic.
29. A Lay-n-Go cosmetic bag so you'll never need to pack and unpack a toiletry bag again — it unfurls into a makeup mat so you can find everything with zero rummaging and nothing will get left behind when it's time to go, even if you overslept and are *this close* to missing your flight.
30. Easy-Off Professional Fume-Free Max Oven Cleaner, a lemon-scented miracle that'll dissolve baked-on stains and grease you thought would be there till the year 3022.
31. A waterproof (!!!) Kindle Paperwhite with the features that might finally convert you from your ink-and-paper-books-only policy. It's glare-free so it looks like book paper, can be used to play Audible audiobooks, last weeks on one charge, and has a built-in, adjustable light made for staying up all night finishing a juicy novel.
32. An automatic pet feeder you can program to dispense noms at your pet's deeply-enforced mealtimes, so they don't start planning a revolt on days when you aren't able to pour their 5 p.m. dinner until — *gasp* — 5:03.
33. An instantly downloadable four-week meal prep booklet that's a literal cheat sheet on how to eat when you barely have time to think about it. This doesn't just map out meals, but actually provides you with the recipes and grocery shopping lists.
34. 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.
35. An epic detangling brush for all hair types, but especially curly styles, that'll work through the toughest tangles and make you realize that brushing your hair doesn't have to be a (sometimes literal) pain.
36. Clever clip-on hoops you can use to fake a piercing on your lobes, cartilage, or even your nose! Badass vibes with none of the pain? Yes, please.
37. An automatic scent dispenser to dispense a clean linen scent throughout your place even if the last time you actually cleaned the linens was...don't ask.
38. A triumphant beauty product spatula that the makers of your go-to products probably don't want you to see. No more buying more of the product before the bottle is actually empty just because you can't get to that teeny weeny little bit on the edges — this'll help you get a few more uses out of there, saving waste and $.
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