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1. A double-sided laptop-cleaning brush with a microfiber tip on one side and the WORLD'S SOFTEST retractable bristles on the other. You'll want to use it even when your computer is already clean because it's so satisfying (even if it's just to fidget with).
2. 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 you could just grab this wonderful reusable option???
3. The ideal tomato-slicing knife, which hundreds of reviewers are legit obsessed with, because notoriously difficult-to-slice fruits are no match for this wonder.
4. A practically perfect pullover sweatshirt that'll make you forget the concept of "boyfriend sweatshirt" — you'll be ready to make a more serious commitment and full-on marry this baby.
5. Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm, which is formulated with antioxidant-rich green tea and softening vitamin E. And that's not to mention the SPF 25 your lips will wanna kiss up to, because sun safety is sexy.
6. Or for a bit more sparkle, Winky Lux Glimmer Balm in Rosé — a glitzy, cruelty-free, vegan, phthalate- and sulfate-free wonder of a lippie that adjusts to the pH of your skin to turn the perfect, noticeable-yet-natural(ish) shade of pink. Because everything is better with glitter.
I'm obsessed with this stuff, as evidenced by my need to post the above selfie to Insta the first day I wore it. I sometimes reach for it when I'm not even going anywhere but just need lip balm, because why shouldn't I zhuzh up my look just for me? I think the really amazing thing about it (besides the sorcery that allows it to adjust to your unique skin tone) is how well it suits all different beauty styles. For example, I really don't wear makeup other than the occasional statement lip to suit my outfit. I never — seriously, never — wear natural-looking lip color. This is fun and makes enough of a statement for me to actually want to wear it. On the other hand, even though the bullet is super glittery, the finish on your lips doesn't look too much glitzier than a gloss, so even my typically sparkle-avoiding mom got some of her own!
(Psst...if you like my whole look in the selfie above, you can also get the earrings I'm wearing here).
Get it from Winky Lux for $16.
7. An adorable but also durable squeaky plush duck your pooch will reach for all the time, and/or never let go of to begin with. Just ask the over 5,000 pet parents who've left positive reviews — it can survive longer than most toys even with pooches who love to tear things up, so it's sure to fit the ~bill~ and become their new fave.
8. Super durable and reliable Invisibobble hair ties basically guaranteed to become your new everyday must-have. They blend in with your 'do and actually stay in place as you ~do~ your thing, unlike the fabric-covered elastics you've been using every day since middle school — trust me, you're never going back.
9. Or a colorful acetate claw clip for a trendier way to toss your hair up than a regular ponytail holder. They turn a messy bun into an instant ~look~, so get several fun colors and keep one on your nightstand, one on your desk, one on your vanity...everywhere.
10. The Laundress Crease Release spray, aka vegan and cruelty-free magic in a bottle that can make wrinkled clothes wearable with just a few spritzes — and no iron. Best of all, you can even use it on clothes you're already wearing and didn't have time to press...because you were, well, ~pressed~ for time.
11. The Cat Dancer, a super-simple wire toy your cat will be begging you to pick up and play with them All. The. Time. I mean, you don't have anything else to do, do you??? It's the under-$3 way to get your cat to perform the most hilarious antics of their nine lives, so I suggest having a camera ready.
12. A trusty pair of scissors that are simply a ~cut~ above the rest.
13. The perfect, go-everywhere crossbody bag you've been searching for your entire purse-carrying life. Adjustable strap? Check. Room for all your crap? Check. Inside and outside pockets? Check. Cute design that's not too bulky? You guessed it, check. No wonder it's got over 4,500 5-star reviews!
14. A roll-on headache and migraine relief stick, which I personally reach for several times a week and haven't stopped recommending and buying since I first tried — and I don't plan on stopping any time soon.
15. A posh blazer with gold buttons guaranteed to become a staple in your closet and help you ~blaze~ new sartorial trails. Outfit feeling a little "meh?" Pull this off the hanger and top off pretty much anything — from dresses to jeans — with it.
16. O'Keeffe's Working Hands cream, the ultimate savior for cracked knuckles that over 6,500 Amazon reviewers swear by. You'll be reaching for it all winter (or as I like to call it, miserably dry skin season) long.
17. An unscented stain remover stick you'll rely on to save your favorite clothes and linens from the evil forces of ickiness (sauce, pets, ink, chocolate, etc.) that threaten them at all times. It's an all-natural and vegan option that'll work stain-removing miracles even your go-to name-brand products can't.
18. Pilot G2 Bold retractable pens for a scrumptiously smooth flow of ink that some office supply nerds (yes, I am referring to myself) might consider borderline arousing. These are pens people get EXCITED about, and tbh when I have to use other pens, it kind of feels like a letdown now.
My mom and I both do a lot of list-making and planning the old-fashioned, ink-and-paper way, and we are both huge fans of these pens. I personally prefer this bold style to the fine version, but they're all great pens. I feel like my (not great) handwriting just looks better when I use these, and they're just so satisfying to write with. Ugh, I love them more than is reasonable to love a pen.
Promising review: "These really are just flat out the best pens you can buy. They never skip, ink always flows out equally and precisely, and they don’t bleed through pages too much. I’ve tried $500 pens and they are never quite as nice as these G2 pens. If you want reliable pens that are never going to give you that frustrating issue of ink not always flowing, then these pens are your answer. Great product, always have been, and they’ve become the only pens I personally use now. 👍👍👍👍" —Ryan Wiese
Get a pack of 10 (five black and five blue) from Amazon for $15.97.
19. Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later eyeshadow primer, a cruelty-free, waterproof base to keep your shadows from creasing and to really make colors pop. And trust me, you will be thanking it later when your look is still perfect after hours of wear.
20. The ChopStir, designed to (you guessed it) both chop and stir whatever you've got cooking, as well as ~crush~ the job of crushing ingredients — so you'll find yourself using for prepping pretty much any kind of meal. It's made from heat-resistant nylon, is dishwasher safe, and won't damage nonstick surfaces!
21. Delicate beaded gold huggie hoop earrings simple enough to wear every dang day, but with enough interest to be a cooler signature piece than basic studs or hoops.
22. Versatile silicone putty earplugs that are a huge step up from regular earplugs. You can mold them to get a perfect fit and use them for everything from snoozing to swimming — the obnoxious construction next door and your S.O.'s snores are no match for these babies.
23. An easy-to-grip OXO veggie brush, because no one really likes dealing with the dirt on produce. But it'll be much more satisfying with this baby that can seriously turn your spuds into ~studs~ and put your old scrubber to shame.
24. A faux leather double circle belt you (and your fave denim) will love so much you'll wanna put a ring on it. No casual 'fit will be complete until you toss this baby on with it.
25. A nourishing shea butter and hyaluronic acid shower lotion sure to become an indispensable part of your routine. It's designed to be applied when your skin is still wet and your pores are most open to absorb all the moisturizing goodness. Whoever came up with this is a skincare genius.
26. Durable all-purpose wipes made with aloe vera and vitamin E you can use for everything from your hands to your car to tricky stains like grease, makeup, adhesives, and permanent marker.
Note that while these are great for messes and stains, they don't disinfect.
Promising review: "These towels are awesome for so many things. They are large and very sturdy, so they work well for household cleaning. The real benefit for me, though, is having a wipe that works for things like the grill, the oven, the dashboard of my car, muddy shoes, chairs and umbrellas that go to soccer games and practices, and lawn furniture. I frequently wipe something down, rinse the towel, and wipe again. The wipes are heavy enough to go through three to four rinses and wipes and still hold up. The smell is mild and doesn't linger on my hands or what I've wiped down. I use these almost daily, so the 90-count canister lasts about three months and the last towel is never dried out when I get to it. The lid closes securely, yet is easy to open and the towels dispense easily through the opening without getting bunched up. Because the canister is heavier than most, and the lid fits well, it's easy to throw one of these in the trunk or cargo area, and I don't worry about it leaking. The canister (minus the lid) is recyclable when the towels are gone — an added bonus." —COMom
Get a pack of 90 from Amazon for $13.94 (or $13.24 with the Subscribe & Save option).
27. Bio-Oil, an amazing vitamin A and E formula that over 7,000 5-star reviewers swear by for working all sorts of skincare miracles, from fading scars to smoothing and moisturizing. You'll find yourself dabbing on every blemish, just for a chance to see it work its magic.
28. A Schick Hydro Silk TrimStyle razor with a built-in bikini trimmer on the other end that's an absolute must-have for anyone who's been looking for a way to shave ~down there~ and everywhere with ease — take it from me.
29. A handy-dandy dish squeegee sure to make anyone who has ever done dishes and touched icky leftover food or struggled to clean up a spill say, "Where have you been all my life?!?!" One side is curved so it works on bowls as well as plates, and it can clean up sinks and countertops just as easily as it can dishes.
30. A tub of The Pink Stuff, aka an all-purpose paste you can use to scrub anything from cookware to cooktops and bathroom fixtures to rubber shoes shiny clean and free of stains. You'll find yourself reaching for it every time you encounter a mess — just ~pink~ of all the icky things in your home you can finally clean with this stuff!
Promising review: "Oh my gosh — this stuff is a life-changer! Used it to get my fiberglass shower totally clean. Nothing else would get it done and this stuff brought my shower back to near-new in one use. We’ve since cleaned a weird chalky film off our garage door, removed wall markings, and cleaned my storm door. We’ll never be without a jar (or three) of this stuff. Worth every penny." —Nancy F.
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
31. A genius dongle case, because you're definitely not the only one who's always losing yours in the abyss of your bag or pockets. Just clip this to your wallet or keyring and never be dongle-less when you want to listen to music or watch a video again.
32. Clever cleansing cuffs made from absorbent, velvety microfiber that'll change your face-washing routine (*extremely Elphaba-and-Glinda-as-soon-to-be-played-by-Cynthia-Erivo-and-Ariana-Grande voice*) FOR GOOD. No more water and suds dripping all over yourself in your attempts to give your face a good scrub.
33. An amazingly convenient veggie chopper to not only save you a ton of time dicing ingredients, but also allow you to smoothly and easily pour out the cut vegetables when you're done. You'll never wanna chop a veggie the old-fashioned way again.
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