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Super fast-drying nail polish, a genius salad slicer, a luxe bath mat, and more affordable products you'll wonder how you lived without.
Get it from BuzzFeed's Tasty collection at Walmart for $8.87.
Promising review: "These bags are THE BEST! I've had them for years. Most of my regular reusable bags are huge and cumbersome and end up getting left in the car. These squish down so I can fit multiples in my little diaper bag, so they never get left behind. They easily hold three gallons of milk. When I'm dealing with a baby and a toddler, anything that makes life easier is a lifesaver, and these are perfect for packing for a day trip, groceries, beach trips, and even taking on longer trips so I can stay organized. The fact that I can throw them in the washing machine is incredible. I can't say enough good things about these! You wouldn't think you'd get compliments on grocery bags, but even the cashiers ask me what brand they are regularly. The colors make me happy when I see them by the front door." —Ann M. Karmol
Get it from Amazon for $10 (available in 23 colors and prints).
You can use it like a colander to rinse your veggies, then turn the clear part upside down over the green bottom. Slide a knife through all the slits, turn the top 90 degrees, repeat, and voila! You can even it it right out of the tool itself. Hello, fewer dishes (it is dishwasher safe) and less fear of cutting your hand! Check out a Tasty video demonstrating the use of a similar tool.
Promising review: "I kinda got this as a joke because I HATE cooking and chopping veggies. Well, the joke was on me. It took me longer to take carrots, celery hearts, and lettuce out of the bags than it did chop a salad. I love it. I'll continue to use it and buy another if it breaks. It's well worth the price." —Mickeymalone
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
It's got base and top coat built in, so this little bottle of magic is all you're gonna need. Plus, it dries in as little as a minute!
Promising review: "I'm in LOVE with the Sally Hansen Insta-Dri line. This is the only brand I buy now. As a new mom, painting your toenails is kind of a rare luxury, so I place a high value on getting it done quickly. This polish allows me to do it fast, without sacrificing durability. I highly recommend this polish for busy adults." —KFrench
Get it from Amazon for $3.87+ (available in 22 colors).
Promising review: "I take my ice cream seriously. The taste, the texture, even the tools! When some aluminum-clad, non-dishwater safe utensil gets between me and my bowl of French vanilla, I get annoyed quick. I've tried lots of different types of scoops, and they all leave me wanting. I scoured the stores in search of something that A) is built like a brick house, B) was dishwasher safe, C) had a cutting edge or fluid-dynamic shape, so that it blasts through even the most frozen of frozen treats, and D) has at least as much style as function. NOTHING fit the bill! But this thing is OFF THE CHAIN. It meets and beats all of the requirements. It's built rock-solid and feels like you could probably take down a warthog or baby hippo with it. It's got a great cutting edge on it, and it slices through hard ice cream. It washes easily, and the solid rubber grip makes you feel like you're cradling a newborn's scalp. I actually bought a second one of these. WHO NEEDS TWO ICE CREAM SCOOPS?!?! I don't know, but now I have 200% more of the greatest thing to touch frozen diary-based deserts since chocolate syrup." —Sean
Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in four colors).
A notebook-obsessed friend of mine totally swears by these!!!
Promising review: "These use a great 3M adhesive that adheres well. I happen use a skinny pen and the elastic works well, but my wife uses a fat four-color pen and that fits just as well." —Steve Harris
Get a pack of nine from Amazon for $9.35.
Honestly, I think I need this. There's literally a section called "Make-Ahead Meals That'll Upgrade Your Life" for people trying to actually meal prep like adults. The other sections are all really practical and applicable to every day millennial life, too, like date night dinners or how to feed a group. Plenty of sections start with the basics, like how to make chicken that's not bland or how to cook all kinds of eggs. Finally, I'm LOL-ing at some of the names of the dishes, like "My Big Fat Greek Salad" and "The Most Extra Donut Cake Ever."
Promising review: "I LOVE THIS BOOK! The recipes are approachable and creative and super fun to read. The photography is absolutely gorgeous and inspires me to cook more often." —MB
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+.
Promising review: "These are so very soft. I want to wear them for every occasion, and I DO!!! I wear these with dresses, skirts, and long shirts as if they were regular pants, because they are in no way see-through. I love them. I bought a pair in black and one in teal, and am going back for more. I'm sure eventually I'll own a pair in every color. Just be careful removing the tag because they are super soft and lush and can snag easily. I can't stop touching my legs and neither can my kids. They're the best leggings I've ever found." —Tristyn Coker
Get them from Amazon for $7.95+ (available in one-size-fits-most for straight and plus sizes and in 21 colors and prints).
It's got one hook on the back to hang it in your bathroom, plus two smaller ones on the side to keep the tool's cord tightly wrapped around it.
Promising review: "Until now, I hadn't found a receptacle that I could put a hot tool into, and I was forced to leave them on the counter, where I often forgot to unplug them or even turn them off. This handy holder is a lifesaver and has ensured that I remember to be an adult with my styling tools and put them out of the way of becoming a fire hazard! Save yourselves the stress of thinking you'll burn down your bathroom and buy this product!" —KCyalater
Get it from Amazon for $8.18+ (available in four colors).
To pour, you press on the lid lever. It seals closed the second you let go, so it's actually hard to make a mess with it. It claims to mix so well that it can keep oil and vinegar blended for up to an hour. Plus, it's dishwasher safe and can be taken apart for cleaning.
Promising review: "This is the neatest little gadget! The no-drip spout works well, and the measurements on the bottle are a plus too. My family loves salad and we love homemade dressings. The blender ball works extremely well. Sometimes homemade dressing tends to settle, but with the whisk ball, you just give it a few shakes and dressing is good again. I definitely recommend this." —Lindy
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in two materials).
Promising review: "I assumed these would be like every other clip I’ve tried and be too cheap and flimsy. But they are awesome clips! I have very thick hair, and I’ve even been able to use these clips for half-updos. There's plenty of space between the clip and fastener for hair." —Colin
Get a set of eight from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two combinations).
My dad and I actually got this for my mom for Christmas, or rather, we were out shopping for her and my dad found this book and decided to buy it and wrap it for her so he could read it. While the rest of us were opening our other gifts on Christmas morning, he kept flipping through this and going "Wow!" One of his favorite tips? Making two bowls fit in the microwave at once by stacking one on top of a cup or mug.
Get it from Amazon for $5.99+.
You know how gross and pencil-dusty everything usually gets in pencil cases? Well this one's zip pockets are perfect for stashing things like tape and erasers that you want to keep fresh!
Promising review: "This has been such a great tool for my college studies. It fits my pencils, pen, a couple sticky pads, multiple highlighters, my graphing calculator, and a couple of other small pieces. It fits into my backpack even with all of my binders, notebooks, and textbooks. I wish I'd discovered this sooner. I recommend it to everyone who asks. It's such a handy little pen case. It's made of pretty durable material, and despite all of the pointy objects that go inside, no puncture holes have made it through. IF this guy ever needs to be replaced (and that is a big IF) i would definitely repurchase." —Brandi H.
Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in five colors).
Get them from Free People for $16.
Promising review: "Great product. Cheap price, great quality. I bought this thinking it would be like any old regular phone holder made out of thin metal. However, when I got it I was pleasantly surprised. It's strong and sturdy. The bottom grip is great, and the part where it holds the phone provides grip, too. The gaps in the middle and by the bottom allow you to wire a charger through it; you can mount your phone and charge it at the same time without having to worry about damaging your cable! I bought the gold one and it looks really nice. I'm very happy with my purchase" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $7.98 (available in four colors).
It has a non-slip bottom, but one reviewer recommends washing it first to make it really not skid.
Promising review: I needed a shag carpet look in my bathroom and this is perfect. It's super absorbent and feels soft under my feet. I've washed it in the machine many times and it's retained its original fluff very well! It's definitely worth the price." —GLow
Get it from Amazon for $20.99 (available in two colors).
For example, the "Generosity" page asks you to reflect on times you were generous or could be more generous in the future, and the "Patience" page has you list people or things that make you impatient and think of something positive about them.
You can also get a deck of Affirmators! cards with just the mood-boosting messages on them to pull out when you're feeling down.
Promising review: "It's cute. I have depression, anxiety and PTSD. I bought this to include in my self-care kit, which I use every day regardless of crisis. I've been enjoying flipping through it. It's got beautiful, bright illustrations and is quite humorous and nonsensical, but most of all uplifting." —Allie Dyer
Get it from Amazon for $17.84.
The base is a suction cup, so it won't tip over even though it's on an angle.
Promising review: "This is one of the best things I have EVER bought. I love this! It keeps bars of soap BONE DRY, with virtually NO gummy buildup on the bottom. After your shower, just leave the soap in the dish, and the next time you reach for it, it will be in perfect shape. I plan to buy one of these, not only for every sink in the house, but for my mom's house too." —Deborah from Los Angeles
Get it from Amazon for $5.50.
Get it from BuzzFeed's Goodful line, exclusively at Macy's for $14.99 (originally $21.99).
It's got 23 loops, but because hanging scarves will cover some of the loops, reviewers say it can reasonably hold about 15 scarves.
Promising review: "I'm very happy with this purchase. It was easy to load up my scarves, they won't be all wrinkled, I can see each one at a glance, and it's easy to remove the one I want. I've tried several different ways of organizing my collection and I wish I'd thought of this sooner. I bought two and organized the racks by color. I ended up with a beautiful display!" —N. G. Moore
Get it from Amazon for $9.87.
Promising review: "My boyfriend and I have very different schedules. He works a full time job, and I work two part time jobs, go to school full time, and am usually part of a theater production or two. This whiteboard calendar, coupled with some colorful dry-erase markers, is ESSENTIAL! Not only does my boyfriend know what my schedule looks like this week, but I know where I'm supposed to be and when. It was very easy to put up and seems like it would be easy to move (though I haven't tried)." —Kalen Stockton
Get it from Amazon for $5.99+.
The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.