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    40 Products That’ll Make You Realize Life Could’ve Been Infinitely Easier This Whole Time

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    1. A pack of slow cooker liners that'll save you from having to soak and scrub your entire appliance after you've made a delicious (but messy) meal. You can even use a couple at the same time to cook two things at once. And once you're done, just remove the liner and toss it out.

    A slow cooker pot that's divided in two with thin pot liners

    2. A pair of bag holders that'll displace the weight of your heavy grocery bags, making them easier to carry home. They can each hold up to 100 pounds and they have a soft grip around the handle, so your hands won't get tired or irritated.

    A person holding a thick circular handle in each hand that have multiple grocery bags hanging from them

    3. A small drain protector that'll catch stray hairs before they slide down the pipes. This genius tool will save you from a clogged drain and the disgusting chore of having to remove hair from it.

    4. A pair of no-tie shoelaces that'll make putting on your running shoes a quick and easy process. They lock in place with a toggle stopper, so you can decide how loose or tight you want them.

    A person wearing running shoes with shoelaces that have a toggle

    5. An itty-bitty faux leather case that's the perfect size for your travel-sized bottle of hand sanitizer. It has a key ring to clip onto the side of your bag, so you won't have to rifle through your belongings to get it.

    A small pouch with a hand sanitizer bottle in it

    6. A pair of Vibes ear plugs that'll reduce loud and distracting noises around you, without completely cancelling them out. The plugs are white, but the stems are clear, so they're virtually invisible.

    A person wearing tiny ear plugs in their ears

    7. A wooden page holder that'll fit on your finger like a ring. It'll help you hold you book open, because book-induced hand cramps are a thing.

    A person holding a paperback book open with a large wooden diamond-shaped ring on their thumb

    8. A pack of GoodHangups magnets that'll hang artwork, pictures, and other wall art, without damaging your walls like a traditional hook. The little stickers will adhere to any surface, so you have the freedom to place your art anywhere in your home.

    9. A Flip-It bottle-emptying kit that'll drain every ounce of ketchup, hot sauce, or any other condiment out of the container. It fits most screw-top bottles, so you can even use it to transfer your beauty products like shampoo and conditioner from one bottle to the other.

    A before image of bottle of barbeque sauce with the sauce at the bottom of the container and an after image of the bottle placed upside down on a three-legged stand with the sauce at the top

    10. A microwavable ramen cooker that'll make a bowl of tasty noodles in just three minutes. It's perfect for the times you don't have access to a stovetop, and you’ll never have to clean an extra pot, because you can eat straight out of the container.

    11. A set of tiny sponges that'll make washing your water bottle a piece of cake. They're filled with little ceramic beads to clean those hard-to-reach spots. Just fill the bottle with soap and water, and then shake.

    12. A pack of air purifying bags that'll actually remove bad odours from your clothes and shoes. They’re made with activated charcoal to absorb excess moisture and prevent mould and bacteria.

    A pair of running shoes with air purifying bags in them

    13. A wide roller stamp that'll cover all the private information on your papers and envelopes with a thick, dark ink. Now you can recycle your mail, without worrying about of someone stealing your personal information. No shredder needed!

    14. An eyeliner stamp and pen duo that'll help you create the perfect cat eye every time. You can use the wing stamp, and then define and fill in the line with the pointy eyeliner pen.

    15. A little dip clip, so you can dunk your chicken nuggets in your sweet and sour sauce without making a mess. It has a flexible silicone clip that'll attach to any vent, and grooves along the inner edge that'll fit packets of different shapes and sizes.

    A picture of someone placing a container of BBQ sauce into a small holder attached to an air vent and another picture of someone dipping fries into the sauce

    16. A pair of food bag holders you'll want around the next time you're meal prepping. The non-slip rubber base keeps the bag secure while the adjustable arms keep the bag open while you fill it. You can also use them to dry your reusable bags after you've cleaned them.

    Three V-shaped plastic bag holder with clips at the tops and a wide base Three plastic bags full of fruits and veggies clipped on each side

    17. A hair brush with flexible bristles that'll glide through your tangled tresses, without pulling or breaking them. It's designed to work on wet and dry hair, along with all hair types, extensions, and wigs.

    A person running a brush through their hair

    18. A gel toilet stamp that'll stick to the inside of your toilet and give it a good clean every time you flush. No one likes cleaning the toilet and now you won't have to. It’ll last for up to 12 days — and it’s scented, so it’ll keep your bathroom smelling fresh.

    19. A cut-resistant glove that'll protect your digits while you're slicing and dicing in the kitchen. It has little silicone dots on the palms to give you a better grip, and the fingertips have a thick rubbery coating for extra protection.

    A person wearing a thick glove while cutting a lemon with a large knife

    20. A HelloFresh subscription box that'll spice up your menu if your ideas for dinner have gotten a bit stale. There are many recipes to choose from, including vegetarian options, and you'll receive a box of pre-portioned ingredients, so nothing goes to waste. And everything gets delivered right to your front door. Bon appétit!

    21. A pack of ring size adjusters that'll temporarily resize your loose jewelry. The flexible cord is completely transparent and comes in four sizes to ensure a perfect fit. It cost less than seven dollars, and it'll keep you from losing some of your most valuable belongings.

    22. A pair of tiny beauty spatulas that'll help you get every last drop of your beauty products out of your bottles, so you won't have to replace them right away. And when the containers are cleaned out, they'll be in the perfect condition to be recycled.

    23. A shower cap that'll protect your hair from water and humidity and make your hairstyle last longer. The nylon material has a little stretch to it, so it's a great option for anyone with thick or long hair. You can even use it when you apply a hair mask to maximize the results of your deep conditioning treatment.

    24. A feather duster that'll help you reach every dust bunny in your house. The duster is made with coated fibers that stick to dust and hold on for dear life.

    25. A pack of colourful key covers that'll save you time trying to figure out which one is which. They're made with a flexible rubber material that'll stretch to fit most key shapes and they have little tabs at the bottom, so you can label each one.

    Four keys with plastic covers in different colours

    26. An egg cooker that'll prepare hard-boiled, poached, or scrambled eggs in minutes. It's an ~eggcellent~ gadget for anyone who likes to have more variety when they cook breakfast in the morning.

    A small round electronic egg cooker with six eggs on the base and a lid over top

    27. A pack of rubber grips, so you can open any stubborn jar with a twist of the wrist. They come in three different shapes and sizes that'll fit any jar or bottle you want to open. Reviewers who suffer from joint pain and arthritis say they're great for people with mobility issues, too.

    A person using a small rubber coaster to open a jar of jam

    28. A 2-in-1 hair dryer and volumizer that'll help them achieve that effortless, bouncy blowout that Cindy Crawford and Cher Horowitz perfected in the '90s. They can easily streamline their hairstyling process with this powerful, one-step hair tool.

    29. A bottle of plant-based laundry soap, if you just want to wash a couple of things and don't have enough clothing to do a full load. It's perfect for the clothes you don't want to put in the washing machine for fear of shrinking or getting damaged like sweaters and lingerie.

     A small bottle of laundry detergent with a few sliced figs and flowers artfully placed around it

    30. A hair-removing glove that'll remove all the dirt and stray hairs from your pet's coat and give them a relaxing massage, too. The little bristles will catch loose hairs before they end up on your carpet, furniture, or clothes.

    The grooming glove with silicone nodules, full of hair held in front of a French bulldog

    31. A nifty clothes folder that'll turn you into an expert laundry folder. It can be adjusted to accommodate thicker pieces like sweaters, and will help you fold perfectly neat stacks that'll keep your closets and drawers looking super orderly.

    32. A pair of silicone fask mask applicators, so you can apply your face masks and moisturizer with ease. It'll prevent you from transferring any oil or bacteria from your fingers to your skin and keep your hands from getting messy.

    33. A pack of braided lightning cords that can actually go the distance. They range from three to ten feet long and are made of extra-durable nylon fibre, so they won't bend and shred like other phone cables.

    A charging cord plugged into a phone and into a laptop

    34. A silicone pet-feeding mat that'll distract your doggo and make it a lot easier to bathe and groom them. It has a bumpy texture, so it'll take your fur baby longer to finish their snack.

    A dog licking peanut butter off a small silicone mat that stuck to a bathroom wall

    35. A silicone strainer that'll attach right to your pots, pans, or bowls, making it easier and safer to drain hot water. It can withstand temperatures of 450°F, so it won’t melt or warp.

    A silicone pot drainer attached over a pot of pasta

    36. A genius Tile Mate that uses Bluetooth technology to keep tabs on your devices. You can attach one to your wallet, camera, keys — really, anything you don’t want to lose — and use the free Tile phone app to track them.

    37. A pack of nail clips that'll help you remove your gel mani safely. Instead of struggling to wrap and unwrap aluminum foil around your nails, these plastic clips clamp onto your nails and won't fall off if you move your hands.

    A person wearing plastic nail clips over their finger nails

    38. A bottle of Dawn dish spray that'll save you some time scrubbing hardened food off your pots and pans. It works without water, so you just have to spray, wipe, and rinse your dishes clean.

    A person spraying dish wash on their dirty dishes in the sink

    39. A pack of screen protectors that'll save your phone screen from cracking if you drop it. They're made of tempered glass, making them extra durable. They're also super thin, so they won't interfere with the sensitivity of your touchscreen.

    40. And finally, a password journal that'll keep all your login information in one place, so you don't have to spend ten minutes trying to guess what it is. It has 120 pages and is alphabetized by website name, making it easier to find what you need.

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