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    31 Helpful Things To Have Around When Life Gets Busy And Hectic

    Because life is always hectic and busy!

    1. A convenient tray you 1,000% need if you practically live in your car. It hooks onto your steering wheel so you can eat or get some work done while you're out and about. T-ball practice just got soooo much better.

    2. A pre-planned grocery list to prevent you from aimlessly wandering the aisles, not knowing what to buy and then ultimately stressing out. You don't need *more* stress, no you do not.

    3. And! A meal plan notepad with a perforated shopping list that'll help you line up everything you need for a week's worth of food. No more aimlessly wandering grocery store aisles with no game plan!

    4. While we're on the theme of friendly reminders, a dishwasher magnet for keeping track of whether or not the dishes are clean. Please don't come home after a long day and eat off of a dirty plate.

    5. A set of colorful bento boxes so it's super easy to meal prep, pack your lunch, and finally save some dang money...which are three things we could all use more of in our weeks — especially hectic ones.

    6. A silicone freezer tray for freezing perfectly portioned leftovers until you're ready to 'em again. Soup, pasta, and your favorite meals are just a microwave zap away.

    7. A pack of biodegradable wet wipes to hold you over 'til you can get home and shower. Now, go enjoy that midday workout *and* after-work happy hour!

    8. A green-tea setting spray that'll lock in your makeup *AND* leave your skin looking extra radiant and shine-free, because who wants to deal with fading and constant touchups on jam-packed days? I sure don't!

    9. Caffeinated mints that'll work double time to give you fresh, minty breath and a boost of energy that doesn't come with the crash or jitters.

    10. A book filled with challenging logic puzzles to keep your brain sharp, even during incredibly stressful weeks that drag on, and on, and on... Consider this your break from reality.

    11. A rapid microwave steamer for a quick and delicious dinner that doesn't involve a complicated recipe, a ton of steps, and ingredients you completely forgot to pick up at the store.

    12. A box packed with 40 pretty cards ideal for a variety of occasions so you always have a quick backup when you forget a birthday...or dare I say your anniversary.

    13. A life-changing antiperspirant that can reduce sweat for up to seven days. Pit stains??? In THIS heat? Oh, haven't heard of them.

    14. A clever package opener featuring a built-in screw driver that'll easily open that one product encased in ten layers of rigid plastic and 25 ties...and 18 screws.

    15. A hot air brush for the days when ya just don't have the time to go to the salon and then drop money on a blowout. This will give you gorgeous, effortless waves and volume for days. Tl;dr: Busy mornings have nothing on you with this on your side.

    16. Dry-erase sticky notes with an adhesive back so you can leave little reminders, appointments, to-dos, and whatever else you're regularly forgetting.

    17. A laundry board that makes it incredibly easy to fold all of your clothes with precision, ensuring that everything looks tidy in your drawers and closet. It's like you took it all to the laundromat. 😍

    18. An ultra-caffeinated coffee that'll give you a GIANT, COLOSSAL boost of energy on sluggish mornings.

    19. Heat-resistant toaster bags for reheating sandwiches, fries, and other should-be crispy foods the RIGHT way — aka, not in the microwave where they tragically turn soggy. You can also make a quick grilled cheese with these things, you're welcome.

    20. A powerful mouthwash to quickly and efficiently get rid of morning breath. Whether or not you have time to brush your teeth is your business, I am just here to show you a great product that can help bad breath!

    21. A manual scalp massager brush that can not only help you relax on hectic days, but reduce flakiness and oily build-up from regular use of hair products. Dandruff has no room in your house!

    22. A seat gap filler that'll finally keep you from losing things to the bottomless pit between the seat and the console. You don't need that on hectic mornings!

    23. A car vent dip clip so you can dip 👏 those 👏 fries 👏 without fumbling with the barbecue sauce and spilling it all over your car. May your commutes home be somewhat tolerable now.

    24. A wine glass (or beer can!) holder you literally suction cup straight to the bathtub wall to make after-work bath beverages an Official Thing. Now, *this* is how you unwind after a long day!

    25. A cloud-shaped magnetic key holder to make certain your days are free from the stressful, frantic, and all-too-common car key search.

    26. A handy gadget that'll keep track of whether or not the doggo has been fed. Hey, the day can get crazy and we could all use extra friendly reminders.

    27. A felt purse organizer to make it extra easy to transport your belongings from one purse to another so your wallet, glasses, hair tie collection, hand sanitizer, and other essentials never get left behind.

    28. Blackberry sleep gummies packed with melatonin and chamomile to help get you off to dreamland, all without any chemical sleep aids — and all that sounds ~berry~ good to me.

    29. A double-sided eyeliner stamp you'll L-O-V-E on rushed mornings, because it can create perfectly symmetrical wings in a matter of minutes. Minimal effort, big results.

    30. Chewable tablets for frequent travelers or your next trip. They're made with natural ingredients (like chamomile!) to help you beat jet lag before it even hits. Just pop one in before take-off and throughout the trip and kiss lethargy buh-bye.

    31. A migraine stick made with therapeutic essential oils that can relieve migraine pain and give you some dang peace when a stressful day strikes.

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