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1. A set of super-fine pens perfect for bullet journaling, color-coding, and giving your endless lists a little more ~pizzazz~.
They've got over 75,000 (!!!) 5-star ratings!!!
Promising review: "These really don’t bleed/show too badly through college-ruled or lined paper (or regular printer paper), and I LOVE them for schoolwork. They've made my life so much easier and prettier! They glide much more easily than regular pens. I also love that they seem to never dry out despite the fact that I’ve been using them for at least two weeks now and have left the most-used black marker open for several long periods already. I've come back to still find plenty of ink and no change in the writing ability. I think these are great-quality pens and definitely worth the purchase." —NATTYLIGHT
Get a set of 18 from Amazon for $8.99.
2. Trendy, magnetic Cadence containers made in part from recycled ocean-bound plastic and designed to make your toiletry kit a lot less messy. They're airtight, TSA compliant, come labeled with the words of your choice, and all click together conveniently thanks to the aforementioned magnets! Yup, that's some aesthetic organization that looks like it belongs on an influencer's countertop.
Cadence is an AAPI woman-owned small business!
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Abby Kass raves: "I recently got a set of four of these, and, wow, I love them so much. I used them on a six-day trip recently, and they were perfect. I customized the label so I knew which one was my shampoo vs. conditioner and did a general label for any other things I wanted to bring along. They do hold a surprising amount. According to the brand, they hold approximately one to two weeks of skincare products, more than two weeks' worth of serum, two to three days' worth of haircare, and more than 15 tablets (for medicine and such). And while two to three days worth of haircare might not seem like enough, I found it held more than that for me, but I also don't wash my hair every single day. They were small enough to slip right into my toiletries bag and go through TSA with no problem. The container was easy to open in the shower (even with wet hands), and I had no leakage from them (like I did from my face wash bottle that will not be making the trip with me next time. SMH). These are an incredibly useful tool anyone who travels will want in their luggage."
Get a set of six from Cadence for $76 (originally $84; available in many customizable labels and seven colors).
3. The planner of your dreams, which has over 8,000 5-star ratings and daily, weekly, and monthly pages to log everything from tasks to goals to what you're grateful for.
There are also special spaces to note your achievements and how you want to improve. Basically, this 90-day planner takes all of the thoughts that are zooming around in your head 24/7 and turns them into something organized and productive. Do I hear a sigh of relief?
Promising review: "I really love this planner! It's well organized and does a great job of covering all the different valuable parts of life. I really like having a daily, weekly, and monthly planner all in one; it helps me tie overall personal goals and aspirations to the daily tasks that will help me achieve them. The best part is that the planner has a space that encourages you to self-reflect, which is crucial to growth and self-improvement." —tgiffin
Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in six colors).
4. Mr. Clean Magic Erasers, for those of you who get a huge thrill out of running around the house removing every scuff and speck of grime with a miraculous little sponge — not to mention cleaning up the occasional Really Big Mess.
(Full disclosure, I had a lot of fun doing that when I was a kid. It's just so satisfying! I know, what a shock that I'm now writing about being type A.)
Promising review: "Magic Erasers NEVER disappoint and are heaven for those who hate to clean the shower. The ribbed texture holds up better and gives a good scrub to stubborn soap scum and the footprints at the bottom of the tub from dirty 'summer feet,' as I call them! Marks on walls are gone in an instant. Seriously, bless whoever came up with this product." —Kayyy
Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $9.28 (or $8.82 with the Subscribe & Save option).
5. A hilarious dad cap embroidered with a message you have definitely sent more than once to those less grammar-conscious folks in your life.
Promising review: "I love this hat! It's so cute! The stitching is top-notch. I'm a grammar nerd, and this hat gets a lot of attention. I love it!" —Savvy Gina
Get it from Amazon for $18 (available in 18 colors).
6. An adhesive, dry-erase calendar to map out your week or month and let you keep track of your meticulously crafted plans at a glance.
7. Jumbo divider sticky tabs for notes that are so beautiful, you'll cry tears of joy. This is some organization porn so arousing, Instagram might ban it.
Promising review: "These allow more writing space than usual page tab markers, which is really useful for my college studies as well as my case-note prep for legal work. If you are a fanatic note taker like me, these are superb for helping you stay organized and focused on important information. They can be used for other things, like calendar and agenda notes, too." —Danielle W.
Get a set of 60 from Amazon $7.90.
8. A simple-yet-brilliant lid organizer with adjustable dividers so you can finally, finally, FINALLY find the lid that actually fits the container you're using and get the most annoying area of your kitchen up to your standards of neatness.
Promising review: "This product does exactly what it's supposed to and does it well. In under 15 minutes I took my nightmare lid drawer and turned it into a functional, convenient storage space. The dividers were simple to install and provided flexibility. Slowly but surely I am getting my tiny, chaotic kitchen under control, and this got me a huge leap closer." —S. Hawthorn
Get it from Amazon for $16.74+ (available in five sizes).
9. Gorgeous folders featuring artwork of women kicking butt at work that'll do double duty: help keep your papers organized *and* get you inspired. Because couldn't these beautiful illustrations easily be portraits of you in your element?
This Black woman–owned Etsy shop also stocks other adorable office supplies illustrated with badass Black women!
Promising review: "OMG!!!! I am in love. These folders are GORGEOUS. Excellent quality and detailed graphics. I will definitely be a repeat customer!" —Hope Williams
Get a set of three from Copper & Brass Paper Goods on Etsy for $15.
10. A set of drawer organizers to get your sock and underwear drawer into such perfect shape, you'll be drooling. No more chaos!!!
This set includes four organizers: one with six long pockets, one with eight square pockets, one with seven pockets big enough for bras, and one with 24 small sock pockets.
Promising review: "This is a great organizer! No matter what else is going on in my life, at least my underwear drawer gives me the (false) sense that I have it all figured out. This organizer was just what I was looking for. The material is malleable, which makes it much easier to get in and out of my drawer, and it's also very easy to clean. I've been using it for five months now and haven't had an issue with wear and tear at all." —NAD
Get a set of four from Amazon for $14.27 (available in seven colors).
11. A waterproof notepad for recording all of your vitally important shower thoughts, because your brain never really shuts off. Yes, I would love to belt out some T. Swift while I lather up, but how can I when I'm planning out my next three months of work???
You can use it with any regular pencil, but it includes one that says, "No more great ideas down the drain!"
Promising review: "I purchased this product for myself because I was always thinking of things I needed to do while in the shower, but would forget to do them once I got out. This works for that situation. It's also nice to leave love notes for my husband when he takes showers after me." —Cheryl Bass
Get it from Amazon for $15.
12. An expanding document organizer that'll accommodate your seemingly endless pile of papers (up to 150–200 sheets!!!!) and look cute doing it too.
Check out BuzzFeed's full write-up on these file folders.
Promising review: "I'm a college student with a lot of papers to carry. I was looking for something cute and easy to carry that fits manila folders and keeps smaller folders from getting crinkly. This DID IT. I can't express how much I love this — I got a second one that's coming very soon! I can throw loose-leaf papers, folders, or even books or small notebooks in this, and nothing gets crinkled or bent. I get a lot of compliments on it as well!" —Alexa Viz
Get it in a solid color for $6.98 (available in nine colors) or floral print for $6.48+ (available in five colors), both from Amazon.
13. A divided laundry hamper to save you precious time that would otherwise be spent sorting. It'll also rescue you from a roommate who — *shudder* — just tosses everything in the washer willy-nilly.
Sorting your laundry ahead of time is just another way of getting ahead on your chores, which is probably one of your favorite things to do already! Plus, it has removable liners that function as super-light laundry bags so you won't have to schlep the whole hamper to the laundry room.
Promising review: "I Iove this hamper! It fits perfectly in narrow spaces, and each bag DEFINITELY holds two loads of laundry. The mesh bags are securely held in place with Velcro tabs at the corners. I also like that the top has magnets to keep it closed." —allison r
Get it from Amazon for $49.96+ (available in seven colors).
14. Cable clips so you won't get your wires crossed. That kind of clutter is for Type B people.
Over 13,500 people have given these 5 stars!
Promising review: "These cable clips are necessary when you have lots of devices in a small area. I use them to organize charging cables in my bedroom, and the adhesive has held up nicely so far. The best thing about these clips is that they can stick in many places that traditional cable management systems cannot, which lets you have cords hidden alongside furniture, etc. They are worth every penny for preventing me from having to untangle my cables." —Jasmine Coleman
Get a set of six from Amazon for $6.96.
15. Or a golden set that can be screwed *or* adhered onto your wall or desktop to keep your tangled mess of cords not only manageable but — dare I say it? — stylish.
They're from a Brooklyn, NY-based small biz focusing on chic lighting.
Promising review: "These are perfect!! Using ours for standard charging cords. The double-sided sticky tape is super sticky, not worried about it falling off the wall. Haven't found anything else like this that actually looks nice like these do. 😊" —Michelle Knutson
Get a set of two from Brighttia on Etsy for $11.98 (available in eight colors).
16. A handy little gadget designed to ensure that 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).
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+ (It's available in two colors and also in five other versions, like "Did you feed the fish?" and "Did you take your pills?")
17. A desktop punching bag perfect for releasing the rage you feel when someone tells you to "relax."
It comes with a pump to keep it fully inflated for many stressful days to come!
Promising review: "Helping this old RN get through her BSN program stress! I loved it so much, I sent one to my sister who is back in school too! This punching bag sticks well to any surface and has even survived my twentysomething kids hitting it really hard. Excellent for the price!" —Laura M
Get it from Amazon for $18.98.
18. A portable, digital luggage scale you can use to measure your bag just by attaching it to the handle and lifting — because all that being prepared means sometimes overpacking, and it's your nightmare to have to pay for over-limit luggage or desperately pull out your toiletries and undergarments at check-in for all the world to see.
Promising review: "Took this for a 10-day trip overseas with lots of flights. Weighed the luggage as things were added to it/purchased, and when we weighed in at the airport it was perfectly accurate. Very important when the airline will charge $70 more for a suitcase that is too heavy or make you open the whole thing up and take stuff out in order to fly with it. Saved so much hassle." —B. M. O'Connor
Get it from Amazon for $10.99 (available in six colors).
19. A simple but brilliant clean/dirty dishwasher magnet so all the hard work you put into keeping the kitchen clean won't be in vain because your roommate threw their icky cereal bowl in with the dishes you JUST. FREAKING. WASHED.
Promising review: "This holds really well to the door of the dishwasher, and I couldn't be more pleased with it. It's very simple and no-frills, but it does the job and didn't cost a lot. It makes our lives much easier not having to worry if the dishes are clean, and it saves water that way!" —brooke
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
20. A simple yet revolutionary habit calendar designed to help you finally do all the stuff you keep saying you're gonna do — and track your progress in a very satisfying way. 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 in the rest of 2023, 2024, and beyond.
This bestselling wonder is by Free Period Press, a queer- and woman-owned business that makes adorable stickers and paper goods! It's also made from recycled paper to help you achieve your resolution 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 I 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 the 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 $19.99.
21. A beyond-convenient document clip that attaches to your monitor via Command strip and can hold up to 30 sheets of paper for you to easily reference when studying, transcribing, or doing any other task. No more glancing up and down constantly and losing your place, which means things get done faster, your desk looks more organized, your notes are more organized...just overall *Type A chef's kiss.*
Promising review: "This simple item has made my life easier. It is extremely easy to install and to use. It has increased my productivity in the office when I need to refer to a hard document. When it's not in use, you can easily hide it behind your screen. It has two options to hold paper: one that you can just stick in, and the other to clip onto a number of documents." —Elee the Lawyer
Get it from Amazon for $9.23.
22. A box of work-themed affirmation cards for days when you need a little extra motivation or help getting back on track. Admit it — even *you* have your off days.
Promising review: "A friend of mine recently gave me these as a gift, and I LOVE them! I keep them on my desk at work and pick one to read every day (I make some of my colleagues pick one if they’re having a bad day too). They’re hilarious and motivational — pretty much every message I’ve picked so far has been remarkably (almost eerily) on the mark! I’d recommend for anyone who has a sense of humor and wants to have a giggle each day, or is just having a bad day at work and needs a little pick-me-up!" —x
Get a box of 50 from Amazon for $17.95.
23. A pink faux-croc MacBook case with extreme Elle Woods energy so you can channel the same level of confidence and focus she has in that mid-movie montage where she discovers what you've known for a long time: Working hard and using your brain is the best revenge. Plus, this'll stand out in a sea of blah laptops, just like it did in Professor Stromwell's lecture hall.
Chic Geeks is a Black woman–owned business specializing in gorgeous tech accessories.
Promising review: "I love this case. It looks really classy and professional. It feels smooth to touch and was a perfect fit. Definitely purchasing some more colors and styles. Looked a bit darker than on the website, but it’s fine; I love it." —Ashley Okereke
Get it from Chic Geeks for $95 (available for nine different MacBook styles).
24. A Command sponge caddy, because it would be incredibly off-brand for you to leave the grossest thing in your kitchen out for the world to see (or, worse, in the sink collecting more gunk). You're a firm believer in a place for everything and everything in its place.
It also works great for organizing pretty much any other small household items, or even as a soap dish, since you can take off the bottom part to let the water drain! Plus, it is dishwasher safe and attaches via Command strips, so it won't damage walls.
Promising review: "This is such a great invention! SO happy I found this! I was looking to purchase a flip-down cabinet add-on to make the faux front of the sink cabinet a usable tray for a sponge. This is actually not only immensely easier but also better, since you can empty the water with the pull-out bottom tray. Beyond easy to install and made me a very happy customer!" —Sta So
Get it from Amazon for $11.36.
25. A two-piece wooden desk shelf to turn your desk from a mess of books, papers, and knickknacks in to a Pinterest-worthy masterclass in organization.
The part on the left, with the tall wall and perpendicular rectangular compartment, is one piece, while the low shelf and open bookcase part on the right is another. You can separate them or squeeze them together however you want! Plus, it comes with everything you need for assembly, including a screwdriver.
Promising review: "Great purchase and cute. Working from home I needed something to organize my work essentials so I didn’t feel like my table was just a mess of stuff. This is better than I expected. It’s cute, it makes access to what I need easier and I’m able to have things organized. Even after I’m able to go back to the office I can see uses for this for many things!" —Jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (available in five colors).
26. A genius meal planning pad for the most important list of all: what to eat (and you have a lot of important lists, so that's saying something). It lets you map out your munchies for every day of the week, make your shopping list as you go, then tear off the list when you're ready to hit the store!
These are made by a small business and have magnets on the back so you can easily hang the pad on your fridge. My (also very Type A) mom uses these and loves them!
Promising review: "This simple tool is just what I need to get dinner organized for each week. Deciding what to cook one night at a time can be stressful for me, and the added time of running to the store for the day's missing ingredients can really add up. Sometimes we'd just give up and go out for dinner. This product has saved me time and money." —minmom24
Get it from Amazon for $6.95+ (available in five designs).
27. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, the iconic Marie Kondo's bestselling book that will take even the most organized people to the next level of neatness. Just watching the Netflix show wasn't enough for you — you want to savor Marie's every word.
Promising review: "This sparks joy! I discussed this book years ago with a friend of mine when she purchased it as a new release. She told me how it would change everything, but at the time, I didn't really think I needed it. I've always had a bit of a minimalist attitude — I'd make trips to donate unused items and gifts and spend for need (not wants) mostly, and I am fairly organized. After watching the author on her most recent Netflix show, however, my interest was piqued. I read this book in one sitting and found her stories of how she became a consultant delightful. Inspired, I immediately went to work, implementing her suggestions, and honestly can't believe the difference. Tidying up has allowed me to reorganize my house into a space that I now actually like. Furthermore, it's reorganized my way of thinking. I would recommend this read to anyone. So many takeaways!" —SummerGal
Get it from Amazon for $8.89+, Target for $8.89, or Bookshop (to support local booksellers) for $15.80.
28. A super-handy electronics storage pouch with over 3,600 5-star ratings and the magical ability to allow all the chargers and gadgets you Must Not Leave Home Without to fit easily and securely in your carry-on. It also understands your hatred of tangled cords and is here to save you from them — phew.
Promising review: "WHERE has this been all my life? I ordered this prior to a weeklong trip, and I feel like an idiot that I'd never invested in a cable bag. I got myself the version in black, and the finish on the outside is more like a very dark charcoal wool suit. I actually think this is nicer than a full black for travel, since the color is going to hide dirt from planes and the airport much better. I use it for all my charging bricks, a 1-foot lightning cable, charging cables, earbuds, and other iPhone/iPad accessories, and instead of a mouse, I put in a backup battery pack. Once the items are in here, they will not move, and the straps have a grippy addition inside to ensure that they stay put if you have to open the case. I looked at a ton of options on Amazon before buying one of these, and I'm so glad that I chose this one!!!" —Spoon
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in four colors).
29. A multifunction pocket tool to keep on hand, because Scar may have been evil and all, but he had a point: You should always BE PREPARED.
Promising review: "This is just what I needed! There's a screwdriver, four-position wrench, butterfly wrench, direction ancillary tool, two-position wrench, can opener, knife edge, ruler, bottle opener, and saw blade. I find it very useful for any random emergency. It also comes with a carrying case, so I can store it in my bag." —Johann Christine Alcaraz
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
When I meet someone who doesn't use a planner:
