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    33 Products That Might Just Get You To Actually Adult Today

    All grown up and ready to impulse buy a handheld steamer.

    1. shirt-folding board, because maybe Sheldon Cooper was on to something. This wonder will make folding clothes more satisfying and fun (a low bar, I know) and get your tees and other garments folded so well that they'll actually take up less space.

    reviewer's messily folded clothes before, at 7:32 pm
    reviewer's perfectly folded clothes after at 7:57 pm

    Promising review: "My first reaction? 'Why did I buy this?' Then I opened the box and wasn't too convinced about the way it looked, as some edges look like they would quickly snap with use. Then I gave it a try with a couple of shirts I had just washed, and next thing you know I simply had to do my entire drawer! Everything folds so pretty, neat, and easy. I still couldn't believe it, so I ended up organizing our bedsheets and towels. I am amazed at how much of a game changer this is. Must try! Am in love with how beautiful it left my clothes." —Jesus Antonio Vedia

    Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in four colors).

    2. BuzzFeed's Tasty Adulting cookbook, which is full of basic cooking lessons and 75 recipes for people who are trying to get off of Grubhub and into their kitchen a bit more, like actual, you know, adults. From steak to pasta to soup to desserts, you can handle it all.

    book cover
    baked bucatini pie recipe
    Walmart

    There's even a page on how to put together a great cheese plate, which is a life lesson we all could use.

    Get it from Amazon for $5.99+, Walmart for $13.99, or Bookshop (to support local booksellers) for $19.32.

    3. Wad-Free, an ingenious device that'll help your sheets dry faster and with fewer wrinkles, and prevent them from trapping all the clothes you throw in there with them in the dreaded tangled-up ball. Only downside is that they'll make washing your bedding so easy, you'll be out of excuses not to do it more often.

    hands putting a sheet set with the white square devices hooked to the corners in a washer
    Amazon

    They're reusable, BPA-free, and from a small business that launched during the pandemic.

    Promising review: "This product has changed my world! Washing and drying my sheets is a breeze! The sheets are not bundled up in the washer, and they also dry quickly with no wrinkles! Do yourself a huge favor and try Wad-Free! You will not regret it! Thank you, Wad-Free, for making this chore simple and making washing my sheets a fun, easy breezy experience! I love them!!! I purchased a backup pair too. Blessings!" —just cruisin'!

    Get a set of two from Amazon for $18.99.

    4. A somewhat splurge-worthy — but totally worth it for folks who love to bake — silicone baking mat that'll not only save you from wasting disposable parchment paper and make cleanup a breeze, but also provide a built-in template to make perfect cookies, macarons, or pastries. You actually *can* bake like your mom or grandma with these helpful cheats.

    reviewers dough then finished cookies perfectly filling out cookie template mat
    pastry template mat

    Promising review: "I was tired of buying and throwing away parchment paper when baking. This product is absolutely amazing. I love how easy to clean it is. I have used this mat to bake many things from chicken, cookies, and other pastries. I decided to go with this mat because I always had the hardest time with spacing cookies when baking. They would always seem to blend together. This is foolproof. I was so impressed that I had to write a review, and share a picture. I really don't feel that anyone would be disappointed buying this product, and I can't wait to purchase another one soon." —Jaime Davilla

    Get it from Amazon for $23.66+ (available in three styles).

    5. An easily portable (and even packable!) handheld steamer to save you trips to the cleaners and keep your favorite shirt looking like the day you bought it. "Hopelessly" wrinkled clothes may not be so hopeless after all.

    reviewer's super wrinkled shirt
    the shirt next to the smaller-than-an-iron steamer, with wrinkles gone

    Promising review: "Bought this to de-wrinkle some linen tablecloths and lace table runners for my son's wedding reception. It worked very well. Linen tablecloths were a great test for it since they are a fairly hard type of cloth to get wrinkles out of. It only took a few minutes to heat up completely and I used it for a couple of hours nonstop. Overall, I am very happy with this purchase — especially since it was less than $35! You can't go wrong with this handy little steamer. If I had to complain about anything, it would be the size of the water tank. I wish it were slightly bigger, but since it heats up so quickly, there really isn't anything to complain about." —WeekendWarrior2017

    Get it from Amazon for $29.99.

    6. An incredibly helpful blind spot mirror that'll quite simply help you be a better, safer driver and *seriously* step up your parallel parking game. No more avoiding those tricky parking spots!

    small round blind spot mirror stuck to corner of car's side mirror
    Amazon

    It comes with an optional adjustable swivel base!

    Promising review: "I got this on a whim that it would improve my driving experience, and it has significantly. I did not attach the swivel base as others had mentioned in these reviews, and my experience has been great. Lets you see your blind spot pretty well. Where it really shines is parking and backing up; it gives a ton more visibility." —Stork

    Get a two-pack from Amazon for $6.97 (available in four shapes).

    7. A genius meal planning pad to help with one of adulting's biggest challenges — actually figuring out what to eat and what you need to make it. 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!

    a hand writing on the pad, which is mounted on the fridge with magnets
    hand tearing off the grocery list side of the pad
    Amazon

    Plus, it's got magnets on the back so you can easily hang it on your fridge. My 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 $9.95+ (available in five designs).

    8. The cult-fave Instant Pot Duo, a programmable wonder that can serve as a pressure cooker, slow cooker, yogurt maker, sauté pan, steamer, and rice cooker. All you have to do is toss in your ingredients and hit a button, and this baby will take it from there, so get ready to do all your cooking in it (or rather, let it do all your cooking for you).

    reviewer pressing the saute button on the cooker. there are also buttons for things like soup, poultry, slow cook, rice, yogurt, and porridge
    a reviewer cooking meat sauce and spaghetti in the pot, with the text

    Check out BuzzFeed's full Instant Pot review.

    Promising review: "Although it can be a bit pricey, the Instant Pot is a fabulous appliance to have when cooking in a reduced sized kitchen or dorm. Also it is great for students, athletes, and working people who need to start a meal early in the day and don't have time to tend to it or cook during the day. As a collegiate athlete, the Instant Pot has made a world of difference in meal prep. I've used it to make Bolognese/spaghetti squash from scratch, chili, pulled pork for tacos, turkey stock, roasted pork tenderloin, and many soups, which is a lifesaver in the busy winter/competition season. It's worth noting that there's a genuine learning curve to the Instant Pot and it is advisable to follow recipes for the first time you use it. Additionally, the size is perfect for dorm storage and makes enough to feed a small family, a few roommates, or a single person for about four meals on most dishes." —Sola

    Get it from Amazon for $69+ (available in three sizes).

    9. Ridiculously adorable chore reminder planner stickers, because darn it, if a lil' toilet with a smiley face is what it takes to get you to clean your bathroom, then so be it. Also, I respect that.

    stickers with different household chore items with cute faces, like an iron, toilet, spray bottle, and vacuum, plus other reminders like a water filter with a face and text
    Happy Cutie Studio/Etsy

    Happy Cutie Studio is a UK-based small business specializing in pretty much the cutest planner stickers and accessories I ever did see.

    Promising review: "Absolutely love these stickers! They are so adorable and there is seriously a sticker for EVERYTHING. Definitely will buy again from this shop!" —Stephanie Wigand

    Get a sheet of 30 from Happy Cutie Studio on Etsy for $3.28.

    10. Wet & Forget shower spray, which'll revolutionize the way you clean your bathroom. True to its name, all you have to do is spray your shower or tub, let it sit overnight, and rinse it the next morning to reveal a cleaning miracle. It works so well, you only need to use it once a week — which is perfect since the last thing you need is another thing on your daily adulting to-do list.

    reviewer's shower tile with huge white stain
    the tile clean and bright

    Promising review: "This stuff is amazing! I had a horrible gray ring in the bottom of my shower that was impossible to remove. I had tried the Dawn dish soap method (with a lot of scrubbing) and had even used toilet bowl cleaner to try to remove the soap scum. My next step was to tear out and replace the shower pan and tile. I figured this was my last chance. I ordered the Wet & Forget spray and really coated the shower walls and floor pan and walked away. I CANNOT begin to tell you how happy I was to rinse down the walls sometime later and watch all that crud roll right down the drain!! This is the best product I have ever used in my life!! Works great and no toxic fumes!!" —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $17.97.

    11. 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 organize daily, weekly, and monthly habits and goals to help you be your most organized and efficient self.

    The horizontal spiral bound planner
    A reviewer's calendar filled in for June with daily habits written in and boxes next to it filled in for the days the task was done, plus a list of weekly goals in the tracker below

    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 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 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 $18.

    12. A set of drawer organizers that'll basically FORCE you to fold your socks and underwear. Your mom will be so impressed next time she visits, she won't even look under the bed!!!

    a before and after of a reviewer's messy sock and underwear drawer and then the drawer organized with the light gray organizers
    the four different shaped organizers holding socks, underwear, and bras

    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 $15.97 (available in seven colors).

    13. A fun and leakproof motivational water bottle with a straw, locking cover, and marked time stamps with encouraging phrases to help you pace yourself to stay hydrated throughout the day. Yes, you have a million things to do, but taking care of your body should be priority #1.

    Promising review: "Recently I had been struggling to get in my daily water intake, and then I found this bottle! I love it! It has made keeping up with my daily water so easy. Definitely beats chasing around the same cup of water through the day. The design of the bottle makes it easy to grip, and the lock feature on the lid is keeping my little ones from getting into it. :) It's easy to clean and it does not leak. Plus the colors are beautiful. I highly recommend!" —TiffanyD

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in 24 styles).

    14. A pack of adulting stickers so you can reward yourself for major accomplishments such as "Almost went to the gym today," and "All my laundry is folded."

    circular stickers that say things like
    model with
    Amazon, Amazon

    I know that for such monumental achievements you deserve even more of a reward, but a sticker is always a good place to start.

    Promising review: "Very funny for any adult with a sense of humor about trying to keep up with life, or pretending that they are. Great sticker for people that journal or use old fashioned paper planners. There are two pages of stickers, the second page has completely different achievements." —mygirlmom

    Get a set of 16 from Amazon for $6.95.

    15. A clever visual timer here to save you from scrolling TikTok for what you thought was 15 minutes and realizing a whole hour has passed. It features red space that disappears as the hour passes so you'll take the Spice Girls' advice and not go wasting your precious time.

    A close-up on the square timer's face marked with numbers 55-0
    The timer propped up next to a medium size plant pot, which is the same height

    It's got over 1,000 5-star Amazon reviews and an optional audible alarm. Here's what my coworker Jennifer Tonti has to say about it: "I have ADHD and I've used various tools throughout my education to keep me organized and on task. This is one of the best. I personally set 30-minute increments for any given task; an hour becomes too much time and I get sidetracked. It’s not that I must finish my task in 30 minutes, but rather that I'm kept aware of time passing in the first place, which helps me stay focused. The red film is a necessary visual representation of time that really makes this clock better than just a timer on my phone. I keep it in view and whenever I feel my mind trailing off, I can quickly glance up and say, 'oh wow, that was 10 minutes of distraction, better get back into it.'”

    Get it from Amazon for $26.24+ (available in four styles). Get the required AA batteries here.

    16. Glisten Disposal Care foaming cleaner, which'll not only stop your garbage disposal from smelling like something died down there, but also look dang cool doing it. You've been faking it till you make it with the whole adult thing, but if you have a clean garbage disposal? I think you've truly made it.

    the cleaner starting to form a blue foam in a reviewer's disposal
    the blue foam filling the sink

    All you gotta do is run some hot water, pop one of the packets in your disposer, let it foam, then wait for the foam to fully disappear. Then, kiss all the ickiness that's been living down there goodbye!

    Promising review: "WHERE HAS THIS BEEN ALL MY LIFE???! Holy cow, I didn't realize how easy and quick it was to clean a garbage disposal until I bought this product! Typically, I'd just use vinegar and baking soda down the drain and call it good. I didn't know that there was an actual disposal cleaning product available until I stumbled across it through a BuzzFeed article. I had to try it. The instructions are very simple. It literally takes five minutes and some hot water and VOILÀ! you have a clean, no-longer-stinky garbage disposal. Any time I got a whiff of an odor, all I did was drop one of these packs in the disposal and the smell was GONE! Plus, the blue foam bubbling in the sink was amusing to watch. Worth every penny!!" —VadersGirl

    Get two bags of four packets each from Amazon for $9.40.

    17. An adjustable ergonomic computer stand, because you're no slouch. This wonder can serve several functions: to convert your sitting desk to a standing desk, to prop your computer higher while sitting, or can even to be used as lap desk if you're lying on the couch. Admit it: you're getting too old to sit hunched over a computer all day and not get sore.

    It also has cooling fans so your comp doesn't get too hot to handle. Plus, it has over 2,000 positive reviews!!

    Promising review: "Absolutely love this. I use it every day, all day. It's great for working on your bed, the couch, as a standing desk (on top of a table) — whatever you think of, it works for. I don't use a mouse so the stand on the side is excellent for my phone. It's slippery (i.e., great for a mouse) so I put a piece of plastic wrap around it and that's perfect for adding a little friction and keeping my phone in place. As per other reviews, the pieces of plastic included to keep your mouse in place are too loose, but there are small rubbery stickers included that would work great under them to keep them in place. The fan is quiet and functional, keeping my laptop cool when it starts to overheat — which is a lot less often now that I work with this stand all the time (usually with the fan off). It also comes with a cheat sheet for popular angles and setups for the stand and that was awesome for getting the hang of it. Overall, amazing purchase. So happy with it and it and helps with working from home." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in two colors).

    18. A cute and compact budget planner with space to record all the money you have coming in and out, plus pockets for stashing important bills and receipts, a bill tracker, and extra pages for all the holiday spending you've been doing. Late payments or expense reports? Not with this baby.

    the spiral bound mint floral budget book
    the bill tracker chart
    Amazon

    It's got pages to note day-to-day spending as well as a monthly overview calendar, so you can stay organized no matter your planning style. It's got a sturdy hardcover and the small size can fit in your everyday tote.

    Promising review: "I love this simple, sturdy, and cute budget planner. I prefer budget planners over apps. Writing down a budget plan makes a lot of difference, just like writing down your goals rather than just talking about them. This planner is sturdy and has individual sections that can be customized. The best part is the bill tracker, which is a single sheet that shows how much you spend on a particular bill every month. I'll definitely be buying this year after year." —Maya07

    Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in two sizes).

    19. A low-key genius burger holder sure to make anyone who tends to make a mess while eating feel super seen. No more spilling on your shirt, losing precious toppings out the back of the bun, or having to strategically calculate which bites to take for minimum mess. For my fellow folks who eat finger food like a 5-year-old, this is for you.

    Hand holding a burger in the white half-circle holder
    model holding a burger in the holder with one hand
    Amazon

    It's great for when you're on the go without real plates available, and it's dishwasher safe!

    Promising review: "I have neuropathy and everything I pick up to eat turns into a squashed mess, so as soon as I saw this I ordered it. First hamburger I've eaten without it turning into a mess in years. I loaded up the burger with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese, and mayo, and every bite was delicious!! I LOVE IT!!!!!" —Paul Roup

    Get it from Amazon for $10.95.

    20. A handy little gadget designed to ensure 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). You can also use it for other easy-to-forget daily tasks like medications.

    A hand holding the flat product with the text
    A defeated-looking dog next to the product

    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 $9.95 (also in other reminders like brushing your teeth, taking your pills, and feeding the fish or cat).

    21. Or a similar device for humans or animals that sticks right on your pill bottle (!!!) so you never have to doubt whether you took your medicine or not. Plus, they're reusable, so you can peel 'em off and stick on new bottles when you get a refill.

    Promising review: "This is a lifesaver! I’ve been looking for something like this for years. I always forget 10 minutes later if I actually took my medicine or just put it down. I’ve tried so many different ways, making marks on the bottle, making stickers, and other pill containers. None ever work. And pill containers are so bulky when I only need one pill." —Niki

    Get a pack of five from Amazon for $19.99.

    22. The planner of your dreams, which has over 4,000 positive reviews and daily, weekly, and monthly pages to log everything from your many, many tasks to goals to what you're grateful for. Pour your soul into it and let it serve as your adulting Horcrux.

    A model at a desk looking at the planner
    A reviewer's planner pages with all the sections filled out in colorful ink

    There are also special spaces to note your achievements and how you want to improve. Basically, it 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: "Great planner! As someone with ADHD, involved in multiple companies, and who is an elected official, it's been a long process to find a planner that allowed me to not only identify all of the tasks and projects that I had going on, but also schedule and track their progress. I do not yet utilize the 'I'm grateful for' or 'excited about' daily boxes, but can definitely see their value in setting a positive morning attitude. Also, my team maintains an online calendar for me that constantly changes, so only big, set-in-stone events and special days make it into the planner calendar, which ensures they do not get overlooked as they sometimes do on my comprehensive digital calendar. The daily 'focus,' 'priorities,' 'tasks,' 'notes,' and 'wins' boxes are invaluable. Additionally, the monthly 'habits' (I actually added additional boxes to this section), 'goals,' and 'distractions to avoid' keep you on track. I have tried numerous planners and even tried to create my own bullet journal (in the time it took to create a page layout, I could complete a whole month of scheduling), and have found this to be the most comprehensive and efficiently designed planner on the market." —Glenn R. Davis

    Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in three colors and in more colors here).

    23. 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 3021. You'll be able to wipe 'em away without tons of elbow grease, so cleaning your oven will be so easy you'll actually, uh, do it.

    reviewer's grease stained oven
    the oven with most of the stains gone

    Promising review: "WHAT WITCHCRAFT IS THIS?! Simply UNBELIEVABLE. Fume free and no gloves needed, but dissolves ANYTHING cooked on! I hadn't cleaned my oven EVER. I simply sprayed it on, shut the door overnight, and wiped it off with paper towels. You don't have to dread cleaning the oven ever again! You can use it for everyday spot cleaning and only have to let it sit for a couple hours for minor things. I used it on a broiler pan that would not scrub clean with even steel wool. No need to scrub ever again now! My Crock-Pot leaked over the bowl and got burned on the inside heating chamber; I just sprayed, covered, and wiped in the morning. I plan on using it to clean the grill in spring, and I'm sure it will make it a breeze." —Andrew J.

    Get it from Amazon for $6.57 (or $6.24 with the Subscribe & Save option).

    24. A subscription to Blue Apron for anyone who's never understood how anyone else has time to shop for and prep a dinner more complicated than a microwave quesadilla (big mood). This service will send you all the ingredients and instructions you need to make drool-worthy meals, many of which take less than a half hour.

    basil, tomato, and kale pasta
    Blue Apron

    You can choose between the Signature, Vegetarian, or Wellness menus, for two to four people and with two to four recipes to suit your mood, diet, schedule, and budget, and you can adjust your servings and delivery day each week. Each recipe lets you know how long it takes to prep too, so you can plan accordingly!

    Subscriptions start at $7.99 per serving. Get the recipe for the yummy-looking pasta above here.

    25. A very helpful soap-dispensing dish brush that might actually allow you to — dare I say it — *enjoy* doing the dishes, by keeping your hands far away from all the gunk and sparing you from ever touching an icky sponge again. Forget reaching for multiple products; just grab this wonder and get all your plates, pots, and pans clean in a flash.

    reviewer holding the soap dispensing brush
    close up on brush head and button with text

    I actually put this in my dad's stocking last Christmas, but it was a gift for us all. The handle is the perfect length and thickness to give you lots of control while keeping your hands clean, and the soap-dispensing button is so easy and satisfying. It does need frequent refills, but those are easy — just unscrew the handle! I also didn't even realize it has a built-in scraper on the end till just now, so I can't wait to try it out and potentially fall in love with this thing even more than I already have.

    Promising review: "The best dish brush! Bristles are tough but soft. They don’t break down over time easily. And they don’t scratch my dishes. Soap dispenser has a button to squirt out dish soap easily. Works well, every time. Biggest con for me is how little dish soap it holds. But then again, I’m known for using A LOT of dish soap so it’s partly my fault for using it all up so quickly. It’s a small con for me since this is easily my favorite dish brush I’ve had. I bought a second one and filled I with Dawn and white vinegar and keep it in my shower to clean as I shower. Super easy and doesn’t feel like a chore. Highly recommend!" —SMH1106

    Get it from Amazon for $11.99.

    26. A helpful hanger organizer to 1) actually get you to unpack and hang up your laundry in a timely manner because your closet will be less of a nightmare and 2) well, make your closet look like less of a nightmare!

    reviewer's messy bin of hangers
    same reviewer's hangers organized and ready to grab from organizer rack

    Promising review: "You know, it’s the simple things that can make life sweet. I ordered two of these, initially one for my daughter, and one for myself. But it is awesome. I’ve always struggled keeping hangers sorted and orderly, while doing large amounts of laundry. First of all, these hold a lot of hangers. Second of all, I’m a hanger snob lol, and have more than one style, hence the reason I kept both. And third, I love that I can grab them by the top and carry them from closet to laundry room; they’ve really helped me reduce a bit of extra work when it comes to getting the laundry done. I have lots of skeletal issues, arthritis, spine surgery, etc, etc. this makes it just a little easier for me." —Valerie Foster

    Get it from Amazon for $25.96.

    27. A handy dandy measurement conversion magnet in case when you, like someone else I know (I'm referring to myself), say you don't have time to cook, what you really mean is you don't really know *how* to cook. Keeping these basics conveniently in sight is muchhhh better than having to Google them every five minutes.

    magnets with dry, liquid, and herb measurement conversions in blue black gray silver and white
    MagnetRabbit/Etsy

    This Denver-based shop also sells magnetic charts for other useful adulting info, like laundry direction symbols!

    Promising review: "I love these equivalent magnets! I have spent so much time looking them up online over the years, and now I don't have to do that ever again. These are RIGHT THERE to be referred to, and they're well-enough made that they should last for the rest of my life. I am really happy with these!" —Laurel

    Get it from MagnetRabbit on Etsy for $5.99+ (available in five colors and as part of a set with more kitchen conversions).

    28. An absolutely ingenious purse-cleaning sticky ball, because I've heard real adults don't have 100 calories worth of pretzel crumbs at the bottom of their purse like I do. This lil' friend has a washable and reusable sticky ball inside the plastic casing, so it'll roll around and collect all that grossness and you can continue blissfully not cleaning your purse out for months at a time 😜.

    pink ball with open plastic casing
    hands rinsing out sticky inner ball from black version
    Amazon

    Promising review: "Picks up a lot for being so little. This little ball is genius!! Rolls around in my purse; which I live out of. It picks up a lot lint, debris or even crumbs. Easy to find with the bright pink. Just remove and wash and it’s ready to go again. The price was great and something I can use for years. If you live out of your purse this a must-have!!" —dj3biggs

    Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in two colors).

    29. An instantly downloadable and printable cleaning checklist divided by day and room that'll help you break up the seemingly overwhelming task of cleaning your home while making sure you don't miss a spot. 

    printed checklist with each room assigned a day of the week and a checklist of tasks to do to clean and organize that room
    CreativeTypeStore/Etsy

    This Canada-based small biz specializes in printable organizing aids.

    Promising reviews: "I have adult children living with me at the moment. I needed clear cleaning instructions/expectations for them to contribute with the house. This easy printout has solved so many arguments. It works great for our situation." —Jennifer Jarvis

    "I ended up editing this a little bit to better fit our needs but this was perfect! It made it so easy. My house hasn’t been this clean in a while. Lol" —Kathleen Cronin

    Get two sizes in JPG format and two sizes in PDF format from CreativeTypeStore on Etsy for $4.45.

    30. Miracle-Gro indoor plant food spikes, which are — get this — pretty miraculous. As in, they'll actually prevent you from killing your plants for once in your life. All ya gotta do is stick a couple in the soil.

    reviewer's plant droopy before
    same plant much perkier 48 hours later

    Each spike can be used for 30–60 days, depending on the season.

    Promising review: "I always kill my plants, but I decided to try again. I just bought five houseplants, and three of them were marked down because they were looking pretty puny. Since I tend to kill them anyway, I figured I would give them a try and save some money. I put one of these spikes in each plant, and they all looked so much healthier and happier after just a couple of days. I also added one spike to the only houseplant that I've had for years without killing (I was beginning to think it was artificial); the leaves looked healthier almost immediately. I'm very happy with this product, and it was a great price." —victoria

    Get 24 spikes from Amazon for $2.79, and get a version for orchids here.

    31. And a helpful as heck moisture meter you can just pop in the (indoor or outdoor) soil to determine whether it's time to water your leafy pals, for yet another tool in your "I won't kill it this time!!!" arsenal.

    Promising review: "Who knew that one needs an accurate way to measure soil moisture levels? I saw a gardening expert using one of these, and it clicked. Earlier this summer I asked a friend why so many plants die so easily, and she said the number one problem is over-watering. Well, no more. I've only had this for a month, but my plants are looking perky and happy. So far this appears to be accurate, and I now feel more confident investing in more houseplants. Very easy to use, and no special care required." —empower7

    Get it from Amazon for $10.97 (available in two colors).

    32. Beyond handy grocery bag handles so you'll dread your grocery run less, even if you're —*gasp* — picking up just more than milk, bread, and cheese. These babies make it possible to carry way more at once (up to 50 pounds!!!) and can even hold the bags together in the back of the car so they don't spill.

    models using the blue handles with double hooks on the bottoms to carry multiple grocery bags
    one of the handles tying multiple grocery bags together in the back of a reviewer's car

    Promising review: "It usually takes me a dozen trips from my car to my house to get my groceries inside, and if I carry too many at one time, the handles cut off the circulation in my hands and arms. These special handles solved all my problems. Today, I only made three trips from the car to the house! When I had to put the bags down to open the door, these handles laid on top of the bags and I only had to grab them instead of searching for all the plastic handles as they flopped around. Now there are no more bag marks on my wrist and my hands don't go numb! Who would have thought that something so simple could make my life so much better?" —Rosemary Smith Dattler

    Get a set of two from Amazon for $13.95.

    33. Dropps laundry pods for a cruelty-, phthalate-, chlorine-, and dye-free cleaning pick that even comes in compostable packaging. These have ingredients that fight stains and odors and keep colors bright, so tossing one pod in with your clothes will do it all, Phineas and Ferb style. Leave measuring out detergent to the folks twice your age.

    box of the pods in orange blossom scent
    Dropps

    They're from a Philadelphia-based small business specializing in eco-friendly laundry and dishwashing products!

    Promising review: "This detergent removed long-term stains and a sour smell in a number of cotton items. The laundry was, simply put, clean. The packaging is environmentally friendly, the service is great, and clean clothes to boot. You can't go wrong." —Anonymous

    Get a box of 56 from Dropps for $26 (or $19.50 with a subscription; available in four scents).

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