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1. A daily planning pad of 50 tear-off sheets you can use to map out your day. It's got space for what you're grateful for, priorities you must do today, a to-do list, appointments, achievements, meal planning, logging exercise, and notes and doodles, plus a water intake tracker and a blank clock to fill in if you do better with images than words. They truly thought of everything, and this pretty pad will help you feel so accomplished!
It's made by a family-owned, Wisconsin-based small stationery biz.
Promising review: "These daily planning sheets keep this mama on TRACK! I started out printing daily planning and schedule sheets from a free download on my computer. Then I realized why not just buy some already printed so I save my ink at home. I found these and love how the day, schedule, tasks, and health habits are organized. I've already reordered once and will continue to use these." —Shannon Hoglund
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (or $11.69 with the Subscribe & Save option).
2. A microwave-safe collapsible silicone coffee cup ideal for the office, at home, or on-the-go. There are tons of cute colors, so go ahead and get one for everywhere you'd wanna enjoy your fave beverage in a more sustainable way. (Read: just plain everywhere.)
Psst...note that the 12-ounce size doesn't include a straw, but the 8-, 16-, and 24-ounce sizes do.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Danielle Healy loves hers. Here's what she has to say: "This is of the first zero-waste swaps I made and I've never looked back. If you buy to-go coffee – whether you're jet-setting or just grabbing a mid-day pick-me-up — this cup is a must-have. So long as you remember to bring it, it's all the convenience of to-go coffee with none of the waste. It's leakproof and, when you're all done, it collapses down teeny tiny and can be tossed back in your bag. Oh! And it comes with a straw, so all you iced coffee lovers can get in on the action, too."
Get it from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in four sizes and in 24 colors).
3. A vegan and cruelty-free solid shampoo bar that's compact and awesome for travel. (No risk of spilling all over your suitcase!) Between the plastic-free packaging, compact size, and fact that the bar can last 80 uses, it's a more sustainable choice, too.
This version can double up as shave foam!
Promising review: "I was definitely skeptical about a bar shampoo and conditioner, but I travel a lot and really wanted to cut down the use of plastic products as much as possible. I honestly am in love! I got the Heali Kiwi shampoo bar and the Wonderbar conditioner, and my very long, fine oily hair, which I do have to wash daily, looks and feels great. I recommend anyone on the fence to definitely give it a try! It works! So wonderful for travel too!" —M.A.
Get it from Amazon for $12.90+ (available in 10 versions).
4. A two-pack of popular teeth-whitening pens to have you bidding coffee stains you thought were just part of your teeth now adieu. Each mint-flavored pen lasts for 20+ uses and since you just swipe on the gel and let it sit for 30 seconds, they're wayyyyyy less of a hassle than strips or other whitening methods.
Remember to avoid eating or drinking for 30 minutes after use.
Promising review: "Hardly ever do I review but this time, sheesh! This product blew me away after only three uses! First off, it's easy to use! I've tried a ton of products for teeth whitening and all have been either inconvenient to use, or make you wear a mouthguard etc. This is a PEN/brush! Hold it like a writing pen and twist up for the solution, the solution feeds through onto the brush (which is actually the size of a tooth) and you just brushstroke on dry teeth as you are smiling! It dries on and you rinse off. Magical! I've seen a noticeable difference after only using this for three days!! My husband even said 'WOW your teeth look amazingly white.' I'm a smoker/tea drinker/coffee drinker too! I noticed the difference but never said a word to my husband about it, he's a firm believer that nothing like this ever works...LOL. Well boy oh boy this product changed his mind instantly! He already swiped my other pen and has been using it too. We see the difference and are very satisfied. What's even more awesome is the price! Remarkable difference and it lasts! If I could give this 1,000 stars this would have earned 1,001, know what I mean?!" —Lisa E.
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $19.99.
5. A spillproof snack cup for kids with soft flaps they can easily stick their paws into, but that magically prevent the mess that usually (and by usually I mean always) ensues during snacktime.
It's top-rack dishwasher safe!
Promising review: "What a lifesaver! I mean really! My daughter loves her snacks; she also loves to make a mess, give them to the dog, or fill her car seat up with them. Then cry when she has nothing to eat. My wife picked one up at Target, and man...we used it so much, we couldn't clean it fast enough. SOOOO we bought a few more." —jeffgrantMEDIA
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $6 (available in two color combinations).
6. Earlobe support patches designed to bear some of the burden — literally! — of wearing heavy earrings. Because you love your statement baubles, but don't love the pain and stretching of your piercing. With these, you can wear your giant drops and be comfy, too.
I bought these before my trip to Disney World, where I was planning to wear funky earrings to every park. I wore one pair almost the entire trip — they stick that well and you can just leave them on the backs of your ears! So the box of 60 will last you ages. These definitely helped eased the strain on my lobes and extended the time it took for my piercings to get sore after days of rocking major baubles. I'll reach for them any time I'm wearing big earrings multiple days in a row now!
Promising review: "These are amazing. They are literal lifesavers. I LOVE my heavy Kendra Scott earrings, but I’m pretty sure they’re the culprit of why my right earring hole has ripped slightly. Using these support patches, it’s as if the earrings don’t even exist. I am going to tell all of my friends to get these for their heavy statement earrings!!" —Donthemom50
Get a box of 60 patches from Amazon for $9.99 (or $8.99 with the Subscribe & Save option).
7. A rather ingenious french fry holder that fits in your car's cupholder, because you and your drive-thru fries have a special relationship. They don't deserve to be squished and it makes you sad to spill even one piece of golden brown goodness.
Promising review: "Life just got easier with this product, I only wish it had a sauce holder maybe on the front of it." —Kimberly
Pssst...if you really wanna go all out, also grab this dip holder that clips onto your car vents.
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
8. An amazingly affordable set of press-on nails featuring bold nail art people will think you splurged on at a fancy salon. Plus, they'll stand out in a sea of plain manis and earn you the title of the style icon of your friend group.
The set comes with everything you need to apply.
Promising review: "I love them! They looked just like I came from the nail salon. I needed these to do a product photo shoot for my business! They were definitely convenient and worth the price." —William M
Get a 24-piece set from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in 25 styles).
9. A 16-piece travel toiletry container set because you're at a point in your life where you're ready to 1) not have your cosmetic bag be chaos and 2) stop relying on crappy hotel shampoo and lotion and instead bring a bit of all your faves from home.
You'll get four bottles, two jars, two spray bottles, two scoopers for transferring creams, a funnel for transferring liquids, a cleaning brush, a page of labels, and a clear bag to hold 'em all.
Promising review: "This is essential for flying! I fly pretty often throughout the year and after having numerous leakage issues with regular plastic travel containers, decided to go the silicone route and am so glad I did. I love that this set includes different sizes of bottles and tools to help fill/empty them so reusing them is a breeze and there is no wasted product. The variety of colors is great so I can easily tell apart my toiletries, even without the included labels! Love this set and highly recommend it!" —Hennie S.
Get it from Amazon for $16.95.
10. A clever bread dispenser you just pop the original bread bag inside, then pull the bag down to dispense your slices sans smushing. This also helps keep your sandwich staple fresher and allows you to save space by storing loaves vertically!
Check this wonder out on TikTok.
Promising reviews: "The Buddeez Sandwich Bread Dispenser is great! It does exactly what it was intended for. I live alone and I don't quite go through bread often enough before the last quarter section of the loaf starts to go stale. I was originally looking for something to put a loaf of bread in as a shell for my vacuum sealer, that would keep the bread from getting crushed from the pressure. This dispenser solved all of my problems. Thank you!" —DRMcQuaig
"Found this recommended from a BuzzFeed article, surprisingly. Works well at keeping the bread fresh, bread ends up lasting longer. Also easy enough for the kid to open/close so no more arguments about leaving the bread bag open and causing stale bread." —A. Atilano
Get it from Amazon for $12.46+ (available in two colors).
11. A reusable, machine-washable, sweat-absorbing bra liner because boob sweat season is approaching, people. In fact, it may already be here. Chafing and irritating underwires, to you I say "ta ta" (sorry, I had to).
Promising review: "I am not making this up, I had been wearing a soft white tube sock under the wire area of my bras this summer. It has been hotter than usual in north Georgia and I’ve had some very uncomfortable chafing and irritation from being so sweaty so much of the time. I had the heel of the sock pointing up in the middle. I don’t even know what I was searching for on Amazon when I found these little blessings! These bra liners are soft, comfortable, well-made for the price, and not nearly as bulky as wearing tube socks! I’m so glad I found these." —Cheryl K.
Get a set of three from Amazon for $14.99 (available in sizes M–2XL and in eight color combinations).
12. A super sweet "travel fund" bank with five cute interchangeable backgrounds to make the least fun part of a trip — saving cash for it — a bit more fun. Even if you just use it for loose change, you'll start daydreaming of a tropical getaway every time you deposit a few pennies.
Promising reviews: "It’s really cute to save up for vacations, etc. It also comes with five backgrounds so you can change it whenever. Great buy.✨" —Chantaye
"I gave this to my daughter for her Disneyland fund. It is really cute and has different paper backgrounds for the back of the bank." —Cathy
Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in three styles).
13. A Shower Cat tool that adheres to your shower wall and that you need if your roommate or S.O. has ever complained about how much hair you shed in the shower, but you're not sure how to stop leaving a mess of strands in your wake. Grab any loose hair and swipe left through the tool to trap it, then just swipe right to clean out. As easy as using a dating app, but actually less cringe-inducing???
It's made by a small business!
Promising review: "I first saw this product on TikTok and I knew immediately that I needed it. I just moved into a new apartment and I didn’t want to be how I used to be, where I’d just let hair go down the drain and plug it eventually, or peel it off of the drain after each shower. It works great but I probably need some practice with it. I currently just floss my hair through it so it will hold them and there are a few stray hairs that don’t stick. I would recommend to anyone who is tired of putting your loose strands of hair on the shower wall." —Cari Schwartzkopf
Get it from Amazon for $14.95.
14. An incredible laundry soap bar, aka the under-$5 secret to getting your clothes cleaner than clean. I'm talking about the cleanest clean you ever cleaned — and it works for your long-abused makeup brushes, too!
Promising review: "I use it to clean my makeup brushes and nothing else cleans them with ease like this." —Veronica
"This stuff is AWESOME! Has a pleasant, light citronella scent. Got grease out of a shirt that nothing else got out. I use it on everything. It's legit. Just buy it." —K. Hawley
Get it from Amazon for $4.05.
15. A set of hilariously whimsical dinosaur ice pop molds complete with DINO SKELETON STICKS TO EAT THEM OFF OF!!!! These'll go down in (pre)history as the best homemade treats for kids and adults alike and will make this coming summer so much better.
Promising review: "I bought these as a surprise for my boyfriend's kids who love dinosaurs. The packaging was easy to open, the molds are adorable, they were easy to clean and simple to use. We made mixed berry smoothies to use as the pop and the kids had a blast mixing and pouring. The pops look so great once they're frozen! The little details in the dino's feet and face are just adorable. And the dino skeleton as the stick is perfect, the kids absolutely loved that surprised! Highly recommend, fun for kids and adults! I just wish I would have bought two, instead of one! Will be buying the zombie molds for Halloween for sure!!" —Alexis G.
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $14.62+ (available in four styles).
16. Fan-fave comfy and lightweight slide sandals you'll probably want to get in multiple colors, since they're under 20 bucks and are about to become your home, errands, pool, and pretty much everywhere in warm weather go-to footwear.
Promising review: "So cute and COMFORTABLE, literally feels like walking on clouds! And they’re breathable — no sweaty feet. I also like how at the bottom it’s textured so you can walk outside and they have little slots so they're airy! Buy them ASAP." —Jordan
Get them from Amazon for $18.99 (available in women's sizes 2/2.5–11.5/12 and 15 colors).
17. A pretty hammered metal moon phase garland that'd look ~out of this world~ strung above your couch or bed. Goodbye blah walls, hello boho chic vibes. Oh, and this would be such an easy upgrade for a college dorm or common room, too!
Base Roots is an AAPI woman-owned small home decor business!
Promising review: "I'm an incoming freshman this fall and I bought this to add some personality to my dorm. It has beyond exceeded my expectations! I placed it directly on top of my dorm bed as shown in the display photos and am so pleased with how it looks. It fits perfectly with the grey/white color scheme I was going for and have received numerous compliments from both my friends and RAs when they've visited. I cannot stress enough how much of an 'aesthetic feel' it adds to my dorm." —jhsgf
Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in two colors and in a vertical banner style).
18. Cookies and cream Chex Mix, aka your new go-to snack and a dream combo of two of your favorite things to eat. Sweet + salty, creamy + crunchy — all add up to equal DELISH. The other snacks in your pantry can't hope to compete.
Promising review: "These are the tastiest little snacks I have tried in years. The mix of the salty Chex mix combined with the sweet Oreo-like frosting and cookies make this one snack I cannot stop. Enjoying the taste of these little treats by the handful." —Kelly Angel
Get it from Amazon for $5.49.
19. A water-resistant monogrammed pouch that'll be your beach bag MVP this summer. No more losing your lip balm in the abyss of your tote or getting your snacks all soggy, and just think how Instagrammable this bb will look tossed on your towel.
This Dallas, Texas-based shop specializes in monogrammed goodies, especially for bachelorette parties.
Promising review: "These bags are adorable! I purchased 12 for a group trip to Mexico and they were perfect! They are sturdy, hold more than expected, and the zipper is not flimsy. The monogram is adorable!" —Amy Greenstein
Get it from SprinkledWithPink on Etsy for $11.99+ (available in two sizes, 14 colors, and 20 monogram colors).
20. A glam and gorgeous makeup brush holder (which would also make a posh pencil cup) that'll be the most wonderfully extra upgrade to your vanity or desk — it comes complete with faux peals to fill it with for a truly opulent aesthetic.
Promising review: "Just wow! Glamorous brush storage. This thing looks amazing, feels really sturdy and they included a lot of pearls, so even short brushes can be stored in it. What a beautiful way to keep your brushes at your fingertips!" —Lindsey S.
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
21. The Chi Thermal Care hair care kit, which comes with a shampoo, thermal protective conditioner, and leave-in serum that work together to make damaged, dry, and heavily heat-treated hair look healthy and shine-tastic. It's a whole new haircare routine for under $25 — and one BuzzFeed Shopping writer especially swears by it for when she's straightening her hair!
BuzzFeed Shopping writer Jordan Grigsby raves, "You see that shine? That volume? That bounce? Babyyyy my hair is FLAWLESS. Witchcraft, right? Oh, and if you could feel it?! HONEYYYY, so, so soft and silky. It is seriously bone-straight and looks and feels soooo healthy! And, my hair is NATURAL (other than the obvious blue dye); I haven't used relaxers or keratin treatments in over 10 years. Now, I am by no means a hairstylist, and nothing tops their magical hands, but sweetieeeee, these products blow my mind. This trio does what needs to be done, and like, I did it — I delivered these results. Nothing has ever made my hair look like this unless a stylist was styling my hair. And when I step out of my house, you cannot tell me I'm not the most fabulous person in the world — I'm literally Beyoncé. My hair flows and bounces as if I have a personal fan in front of me, and I CANNOT keep my hands out of my hair. The shampoo and conditioner help get ALLLL the product buildup out of my hair and leave my hair feeling squeaky clean. Then, I add my serum (before blow-drying and again before straightening), and BAM — I'm flawless. The combo of all three is just *chefs kiss*, and they help protect my hair from heat damage. If you want a magic wand to set everything off, invest in the Babyliss straightener! My hairdresser uses it so I grabbed one too and now I always look like I just stepped out of the salon." Check out her full Chi Silk Infusion review.
Get it from Amazon for $24.80.
22. Sleek bag clips to seal your snacks in style and help cultivate the minimalist aesthetic kitchen you've been dreaming of, even when your counters are cluttered with chip bags.
Reviewers say the magnetic part doesn't work well, but they're great if you just need chip bag clips.
Promising review: "I was surprised at the quality and how chic they look! Definitely an upgrade from your normal bag clips. I’ll definitely be buying more!" —Aron Cabreza
Get a set of five from Amazon for $10.97.
23. A quick-drying hanging mesh organizer and scoop that'll upgrade your kiddo's bathtime cleanup routine so you don't waste precious minutes that could be spent wrangling your kid into their jammies cleaning up a zillion bath toys instead. Your little one might actually want to help with cleanup for once, cause scooping up all those duckies actually looks kinda fun!
Promising review: "I don’t know why we didn’t buy it sooner! It’s so easy to clean after bath now, just scoop, and all toys are in one place. It’s super convenient that you can suction it to the wall, and it doesn’t take much space in the bathroom. Super happy with this purchase!!" —Ekaterina Cheremukhina
Get it from Amazon for $12.97+ (available with or without toys included).
24. Cute flower-shaped fizzing toilet bombs to deodorize your bowl and make brushing it clean less, well, crappy. Adding whimsy and reducing effort in a dreaded chore is always an upgrade.
They're from a Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin-based small business specializing in bath and body products.
Promising reviews: "I wholeheartedly wasn’t expecting much — I saw this on a list and decided WTH and purchased some. They are forking amazing! The smell isn’t too overpowering, and they work so nicely! You have a customer for life!" —Ashley Hockers
"These SMELL FANTASTIC!!! I’ve been using between toilet cleanings as well — drop one in and leave it for and hour or so and then flush — sparkling clean and smells amazing." —Michelle Way
Get a 10-pack from Blue Poppy Bath on Etsy for $11.40 (available in four scents).
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