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    21 Products That'll Help Upgrade Your Life For Under $25

    Cuter Crocs, easier diaper changes, and healthier plants all await you....

    1. A foot peel mask to treat thy cracked and crusty feet and give them a Mia Thermopolis-level makeover. Just soak your feet in warm water, wear these bbs for an hour and a half, then watch all that nasty but oh-so-satisfying dead skin peel away over the next week or so.

    reviewer with rough heels before and smoother heels after
    a different reviewer's dramatically peeling foot

    For best results, soak your feet in warm water each day!

    Promising review: "I’ve ordered some of these before (different brand) and my foot was like slightly peeling but not like the review pics. So, I was hesitant to buy these but I’m on day 4 and when I got out of the bath I was shooketh!! My foot looked like a small feral animal tore my skin up LOL. It actually works!!!!! I would add a pic but no free feet pics : ). I am actually so eager to see when all the skin is off, it is really tempting to pull it but I’m following the rules!" —Sarah

    Get it from Amazon for $15.95 (available in four scents).

    2. An OMG-worthy (and actually functional!) Dali-inspired melting clock that'll look unbelievably cool hanging off your shelf and basically turn your living or bedroom into a surrealist masterpiece.

    Get the required AA battery here.

    Promising review: "This is an awesome clock for anyone who loves Dali and surrealist art. It is a great value for the money considering it is super cool and seems to be good quality. The whole clock is encased in a distorted plastic bubble which is very cool. The metallic part is also plastic which is fine. It ticks a bit loudly, but I personally like that, I'm just glad such a cool clock is also fully functional." —Zach

    Get it from Amazon for $11.36.

    3. The cutest little monstera-shaped mini Wet Brush for an upgrade to your favorite drugstore beauty tool. It detangles, works for curls, is made with 55% plant-based plastic, and will look so aesthetically pleasing on your vanity. Don't ~leaf~ this bb out of your cart.

    hand holding the green brush
    reviewer showing their mid-back length curly hair

    While I haven't tried this particular style, I am a Wet Brush devotee and they're the only everyday hair brushes I will buy! They're so gentle and easy and there's absolutely no comparison to regular brushes.

    Promising reviews: "I don't know what I did without a Wet Brush. At first I was worried, I saw a lot of bad reviews for the larger Wet Brush but glad I still went for the mini! I love this little brush so much! It really does work on my hair, I can feel the difference while combing it wet or dry. The bristles are soft and move with each comb while untangling at the same time. I love the small compact size of it and the green leaf design 🍃✨💚 so cute! My hair is to my lower back in length, medium thickness. I wear it straight or wavy. I would definitely recommend this product!" —EmiLove

    "I have super frizzy/wavy hair! I can actually brush my hair with this brush and it does not mess up my waves or create more frizz! I ordered the green originally but I just ordered and received the other two colors as well!!👏🏼👍🏼 I love these brushes!" —Ashley lotta

    Get it from Amazon for $7.20+ (available in two sizes and four colors).

    4. Satisfying toilet bowl bombs for a more fun (low bar, I know) way to clean your latrine and cut down on scrubbing time. Let 'em fizz where you whizz for 15–30 minutes, and brushing away nastiness should be a breeze!

    the writer holding up the jar of toilet bombs
    the writer throwing the bomb in the toilet
    Amanda Davis / BuzzFeed

    BuzzFeed Shopping editor Amanda Davis loves these and writes: "I've been using the blood orange scented bowl bombs for a couple of months now, and OMG they smell amazing! Like, right when I opened the package. After during a thorough cleaning of my bathroom I always pop of these babies in the toilet as a last step to clean and make the room smell a little better (I have a teeny tiny bathroom so this little guy does the trick). And in terms of cleaning the porcelain throne, they absolutely work. My toilet bowl always shines brighter after using one. It's also helpful that the packaging is plain ole adorable and I don't have to hide or store it anywhere!"

    And psst, they're from a woman-owned small business!

    Promising review: "Literally can’t tell you how worth the wait these toilet bombs are! They smell absolutely incredible but not artificial, and they WORK. I have a new baby and two other kids, and my house is basically a biohazard because I’m short on time and energy. I just plop one of these puppies into the toilet, come back shortly and scrub, and they glisten. Even my husband, who has never voluntarily cleaned anything in his life, will clean toilets because the fizzers are fun. I was part of the BuzzFeed order rush, and so there were significant delays, but the communication was awesome and so friendly! Even though I had the long wait, it was absolutely worth it, and they have a customer for life. I’m so excited to try their other products!!" —Teresa Cambria

    Get it from Viren Apothecary on Etsy for $9+ (available in three packaging options and in blood orangeeucalyptus, or unscented).

    5. Miracle-Gro water-storing crystals to help save your plants from your over- or under-watering tendencies. The crystals absorb water and release later when needed, reducing how often you need to water your leafy bbs yourself — so just mix with the soil of your indoor or outdoor plants!

    Promising review: "These are fantastic! We have a raised-bed vegetable garden and our plants were forever dying. I mixed these in with the soil this year and our plants are flourishing! I was even able to see how much the crystal expand when I was taking out some of the soil to add new plants. I'm excited to see how long they hold up. But, so far, we've been using them for over a month and we are beyond pleased." —Amazon Customer

    Get a bag from Amazon for $12.72.

    6. A possibly magical powder that solidifies cooking oil waste into one very satisfying (and easily disposable) blob. No more wreaking havoc on your sink!

    model hand sprinkling white flakes into a pot of oil
    model scooping a large block of solidified grease into the trash
    Amazon

    FryAway is an as-seen-on-Shark Tank small business.

    Promising review: "Honestly I didn’t know if this would work, waiting for it to cool down made me nervous, but once it was at room temperature it was solid. It popped out of the fryer so nicely. Worth every penny." —Emma

    Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (or $11.69 with the Subscribe & Save option).

    7. A hydrating, cooling eye cream stick to help reduce under-eye puffiness and fine lines like the ones you woke up with after waiting all night for Netflix to get the Love Is Blind reunion going. Plus, the cap looks like a cutie patootie polar bear, so remind me why this isn't in your makeup bag already???

    reviewer under eyes before and after using hydrating stick with dark circles much lighter after
    reviewer holding their blue hydrating stick with the top shaped like a polar bear

    Promising review: "I HAD to write a review. I use this in the morning and night after my whole face routine and putting on moisturizer. I don't have dark bags however, my under-eyes do get a bit puffy and I was noticing fine lines. DUDE, those fine lines are fading. Last night I went to a party and woke up looking like the crypt keeper, and this stuff normalized my creepy zombie eyes in about 20 minutes. It's $9. Do yourself a favor and buy it." —Jasmine Deatherage

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (or $8.99 with the Subscribe & Save option; available in two styles).

    8. A Swiffer-compatible reusable duster refill made from colorful fleece for a swap that's more sustainable, more economical, and more fun than disposable refills. Win, win, win!

    Cut up fleece fabric swiffer heads in different color combinations
    TS Designs / Etsy

    It's from a Michigan-based Etsy shop! Psst...avoid using fabric softener when washing this bb so it won't lose its static cling.

    Promising review: "Great washable duster replacement tops. They vacuum off and wash up easily, and they grab dust and cobwebs every bit as well as the disposable ones I was using. Considering it means putting a bit less into landfills and also saving money in the long run, I only wish I had bought these years ago, sincerely. Thanks!" —otherlings

    Get it from TS Designs on Etsy for $4.49 (available in 10 colors).

    9. Or a LOL-worthy, but also useful, llama duster which might actually get you *excited* to clear the dust bunnies from every surface in your home. He's cute, he's pink, he's fluffy, he's adjustable, he's everything.

    Reviewer's pink llama duster positioned over their cubicle as if peering at them
    Reviewer holding their pink llama duster

    Promising review: "A few of my coworkers chipped in and bought our departmental mascot, whom we've dubbed Larry the Llama. We love this little guy! And bonus: He's quite functional. Our desks get pretty dusty, and Larry helps get all that muck off our desks. And he's adorably handsome. He can be bent into three different positions: 90 degrees, 45 degrees, and completely straight. This makes him more effective at cleaning our desks, and allows him to be positioned in few different ways when he's just chilling out watching us work. Here he is, peering over the cube wall, watching me work. He can be a nosy little llama." —Vegan-ish Mom Geek

    Get it from Amazon for $16.95.

    10. Oxo Tot Perfect Pull wipe dispenser because when your baby is crying while you're trying to clean their stinky tush, the last thing you need is for the whole dang packet of wipes to come out when you try to reach for one. It's designed so you can easily grab ONE wipe with ONE hand — miracles happen.

    The dispenser in gray
    reviewer's photo showing how the Costco's Kirkland brand baby wipes fit perfectly in the dispenser

    Promising review: "My husband and I were definitely not on the hunt for a wipe dispenser and even thought it was a waste of money. But one month into having our first baby and seeing how annoying it would be to pull wipes from their own disposable packages and have the whole package come up with each wipe (especially when it got towards the bottom of the pack), we were on the hunt for a solution. We reluctantly got this one, ashamed that we were spending $20 on something so extra, but once we started using this we were 100% sold on its use. It truly is a one wipe dispenser, which is AMAZING, and we love the click-open lid that silently opens up, not like the super loud crinkly wipe packages that are so noisy at three a.m. when you are trying to quietly change your baby's diaper. We love this so much we bought a second just to keep at our in-laws house when we spend time there. Can't say enough good things about this." —Brian F

    Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in four colors).

    11. cute little tray to help your shower steamers last longer by keeping them off of the wet floor or tub. Here's to prolonging your pampering and savoring your treat-yourself purchases!

    shower steamer on silicone lotus flower shaped silicone holder
    Keci Bath Co/Etsy

    This Kechi, Kansas-based small biz also stocks a variety of shower steamers you can pair with this if you don't already have a fave kind!

    Promising review: "Product works well to prolong usefulness and effectiveness of shower steamers. Actually saves money on the products long term and is beautiful and works very well. Easy to clean and refresh. Easy to relocate but remain secure in its location. Very pleased with this product." —Mandylinda

    Get it from Kechi Bath Co. on Etsy for $5.35 (available in four styles).

    12. Super convenient food storage labels I can't believe I didn't know about sooner — they dissolve in water in just 30 seconds, without leaving any icky sticky residue behind. Meal prep and cleanup just got so much more seamless. (Which, incidentally, is also the name of the app you'll now be using less...)

    reviewer's container of spanish rice labeled with name and date on blank label
    reviewer's cauliflower baby food labeled with one of the more detailed labels that has spaces for dates, times, and use by dates

    They're freezer safe, too!

    Promising review: "Great for freezing baby food. These were a gift from my mother after she got tired of trying to figure out what kinds of homemade baby food I have in the freezer when she comes over to watch our daughter. These are the perfect size for our Oxo Tot containers. I write what the food is with just a regular pen and put the label on top of the container. The great part about these is that I don’t need to take the label off when I’m done with them. I just throw them in a bucket full of hot soapy water in my sink and they dissolve right away. I make 100% of my daughter’s food and there is no way I could use up the entire roll of this, it comes with more than enough labels. I would recommend these over a different type of food labels." —Katie

    Get a roll of 500 from Amazon for $12.70+ (available in two styles).

    13. A fun floral denim bucket hat that'll make every summer outfit look influencer-worthy — not to mention serve up some stylish shade for your lovely face. 😎

    model in raw edge denim bucket hat with pink and orange embroidered flowers
    Forever 21

    Get it from Forever 21 for $7.49 (originally $14.99).

    14. A pack of headrest hooks to keep your purse securely within reach when there's no one sitting in the back or passenger seats to pass it to you or keep it from spilling. Besides, your new Telfar deserves its own seat in the car....

    hook facing forward on passenger seat holding reviewer's large tote
    reviewer using hooks to hold toiletry case on back of seat

    You can also use 'em to hang grocery bags or large water bottles that won't fit in cupholders!

    Promising review: "Very satisfied! Great for keeping shopping bags off the floor of the car. Great for handling backpacks so they won't fall off of seats. I really like it for holding my purse." —Martha

    Get a four-pack from Amazon for $6.99.

    15. Absolutely ingenious soda can "lids" that'll make cans travel-, outdoor-, and clumsy-kid-friendly by basically transforming them into lil' bottles! These dishwasher-safe wonders also help keep the drinks fresh (read: not flat!) longer. My mind is blown.

    A mountain dew can with a silicone bottle lid attached to the top
    Reviewer tilting the can to show the leakproof seal

    Check 'em out on TikTok here!

    Promising review: "These are amazing! Especially for kids. I have carried them by the top as well as flipped them upside down etc. and it does not pop off! I was skeptical but surprised at how well they stay on!" —Britt25

    Get a set of six from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in five colors and also in packs of 12). 

    16. A standout set of glitzy Jibbitz (aka charms for your beloved Crocs) to turn your go-to spring and summer comfy shoe into a ~high fashion~ statement.

    Get the chain, pearl, and rhinestone set from Amazon for $24.99.

    17. The Desktop Door Slam, aka a mini door figurine that makes a satisfying slamming noise so you can live out your dream dramatic exit without getting in trouble with your boss. This is the catharsis you need after having to type "per my last email."

    door figurine with definitive history of door slamming booklet
    Amazon

    It also comes with a tiny illustrated book of facts!

    Promising review: "I bought this for my brother and thought it would be a great desk item for him. It is tiny but has a loud sound when you 'slam' the door! Super funny to make this tiny door look like a huge angry gesture when slamming it! I would recommend this." —gluestick

    Get it from Amazon for $10.95.

    18. A FOUR DOLLAR!!!! Glimmer Glow lipstick that adjusts its pretty pink hue based on the pH of your skin to basically give you a ~custom~, perfect-for-every-day color. Goodbye to *both* cheapy glosses and splurge-worthy lipsticks — this bb is all you'll wanna wear from now on.

    Reviewer with pink lip stain
    The clear glittery lipstick in its case

    Check it out on TikTok

    Promising review: "This is such a pretty pH color lipstick, viral for a reason — it's very pretty to look at, it's not sticky at all, and the more you layer it, the darker the pink shows up. The only thing I don't like is the scent in it, I can almost taste it a bit. It's nice to have in my purse if I need a quick color while I'm out in case of sudden dinner plans or a meeting, because you can control the color saturation to how light or bold it is." —Kristina Bumbelow

    Get it from Amazon for $3.99

    19. A cutie patootie punch needle coaster to give you a TikTok-influencer-worthy desk or dresser. You won't even want to cover up these bbs with a mug!

    the punch needle coasters in a variety of fun designs
    the round wavy coasters in different colors, with one holding a mug
    Shiro Design Studio/Etsy

    Check it out in this TikTok! These are made by a small biz that specializes in truly fabulous punch needle coasters and pillows.

    Promising review: "I bought these for my daughter for Christmas. She loves them. They are very cute and well-made." —Sharon

    Get it from Shiro Design Studio on Etsy for $15 (available in 12 styles, and you can contact the shop for custom colors — also available in more styles here). 

    20. A pack of clear corner guards that'll help make those scary-sharp coffee table corners less of a hazard for kiddos and regular clumsy people alike. To this day I live in fear of some of my parents' sharp furniture — I wish they'd had these when I was a kid!

    a glass table with a sharp edge
    the clear guard on the corner giving it a rounded edge

    Promising review: "Must-have. I love these. We just moved in with family, and they had a coffee table with super-sharp corners and I have a little one who pulls up on everything and is trying to walk. To say I was on edge is an understatement. My sister-in-law didn’t want an obnoxious baby proof item around her house, but these were so discreet she didn’t even notice that I had installed them. They are so soft that my little one started gumming on them to soothe his gums, LOL. They were super easy to install, stuck on very well and with not much effort, and came with plenty so if I need them I’ll have them handy. Super satisfied! If you’re thinking about getting, them please do!" —Amazon Customer

    Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $8.98.

    21. The *perfect* earrings to upgrade every summer outfit. From a tee and jean shorts to a sundress, these sunny stunners will perfect any 'fit and petal the attention.

    yellow flower beaded statement earrings
    Confetti Boutique

    Confetti Boutique is an adorable and affordable woman-owned shop based in Owensboro, Kentucky.

    Get them from Confetti Boutique for $16.

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