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1. A two-pack of drain snakes, because being able to clear out your own drains on demand beats having to wait days with a plugged sink until you have time to get to the store (or call the plumber). You’d be amazed what this deceptively simple little tool can dig out of the depths of your pipes. Sink clogs, begone!
2. A bottle of sanitizing spray that’ll keep whatever surfaces you use it on disinfected for up to 24 hours, because, look, we live in trying times. It’s easy to get panicky. (Source: Me; I'm always panicky. Like the Hulk, but with way less anger and more anxiety.) But if you’ve got a can of this stuff around, you can put your mind at ease while simultaneously keeping your environment bacteria-free.
3. A Tile Pro tag to attach to the things you just keep losing track of. This tracking sensor will help you cut way, way down on the number of “Ugh, where is that thing, do I really have to go buy it again???” errand runs taking up space in your life. Its handy Bluetooth tracker syncs up with an app on your phone, making finding missing items a breeze.
4. A pack of DenTek floss picks, because when it comes to your gums, an ounce of prevention is definitely worth a pound of cure (meaning: Pick these up now, and avoid some costly and unnnnnnpleasant dentist visits later). These picks work particularly well for those who have trouble getting into all those nooks and crannies; the ribbon floss has a little give to it, providing some extra glide and making it gentler on the gums.
5. A weekly meal planning pad, so you’ll always know what’s on the menu, thus putting an end to panicked last-minute grocery trips once and for all. This pretty floral planner pad has space for you to keep track of your three squares plus snacks for every day of the week, along with a handy shopping list section, so you can build your grocery list as you go.
6. And a bottle of sesame teriyaki sauce from Target’s Good & Gather line, because sometimes, even the best-laid plans can go awry. If you’ve got some of this in your pantry, though, you’ve got dinner sorted — I promise. Just toss some of it in a pan with any veggies and/or protein you’ve got in the fridge, stir-fry it all up, plate it over some rice, and voila: Dinner is served!
7. A complete kitchen utensil set, so you’ll always have the right tool for the job – aka no more realizing you actually don’t have a grater right when you’re in the middle of your latest, lemon zest-fueled culinary project! This 30-piece set is made from heat-resistant nylon, stainless steel, and silicone, and includes everything you need to cook up whatever your little heart desires.
8. A pack of eight reusable sandwich bags that’ll make sure you always have somewhere safe to stash your lunch. Refrigerator- and freezer-safe and made without BPA, PVC, or phthalates, these resealable bags can be used over and over and over again; just run ‘em through your dishwasher on the top rack or hand-wash them, and they’re good to go for a whole ‘nother sandwich. Good for you. Good for the environment. Everybody wins! 🥪
9. An oven liner, so you can save yourself from having to spend a beautiful summer afternoon with your arm shoved inside your oven, scrubbing away at baked-on grease. With this guard slipped over the bottom rack, you can be sure the bottom of your oven is always drip-proof and free of little burned bits. It’s easy to pull out and rinse when necessary — and once it’s dry, you can just pop it back in. Easy!
10. A six-pack of compact yet powerful Command hooks, because let's face it: You're always going to have something in your home that needs to be hung up — but you're never going to want to futz around with wall anchors and drills and all that nonsense. These little wire hooks stick on simply and easily, and can hold just about anything small, from art to kitchen tools. You'll never regret having some of these around. Just, y'know...in case.
11. A tub of multi-functional cleansing paste that's sure to get just about any item in your home looking sparkling in a flash — even the things you don't have a specific, designated cleaning product for. Especially the things you don't have a specific, designated cleaning product for. Reviewers say there’s almost nothing this paste can’t clean, from pots and pans to bathroom soap scum — and it does it speedily and with great ease, too.
12. A six-pack of Terro liquid ant baits, because when ants strike, they strike fast — but with these traps in your tool kit, you can be even faster. Nip the problem in the bud by putting one of these bait stations out right when you see the little jerks gathering, and it’ll make quick work of ‘em. Bye-bye, pests!
13. A unique reusable notebook that might just be the last notebook you ever need to buy. Combining advanced technology with good ol'-fashioned note-taking capabilities, this pick from Rocketbook allows you to write on all 32 pages like it’s a regular paper notebook — but then, you can blast your notes directly to Google Drive, Slack, iCloud, and more, making the transfer from “paper” to digital instantly. And then, you can erase everything you wrote, and return the notebook to its original, blank state to use again, and again, and again. Neat-o!
14. A bottle of Clean Shower daily shower cleaner, because Future You will definitely appreciate being able to keep your bathroom mildew-free with almost zero effort. Regularly spritzing some of this stuff in the tub or on your shower walls and floors when you’re done washing up will prevent hard water buildup, mildew, and other weird...growths.
15. A pack of garbage disposal cleaner balls that’ll get the stink outta your sink almost before you even realize there’s a problem. Dropping one of these li’l guys down your disposal and running it with a light stream of water for about 15 seconds will clear out any grossness lurking down there, and deodorize the whole shebang while it’s at it.
16. A can of highly affordable, highly effective dry shampoo for those days when you're too busy for a full wash — or suddenly realize that you're out of actual shampoo. (Whoops.) Spritz on some of this stuff at the roots of your hair, let it sit for a few minutes, massage it through, and then brush your mane out. It’ll get rid of any greasies you may have accumulated — and it smells delightfully of coconut, jasmine, and peaches, too. What’s not to love?
17. A bottle of powerful carpet stain remover from Bissell that's a must for pet owners — or anyone who’s just a little clumsy. As someone who is both (hi there, fellow pet-owning klutzes!), I always, always keep a bottle or two of this stuff around. It works equally well on cat messes and coffee spills, and it gets the job done in literal seconds.
18. A tube of Black Girl broad spectrum sunscreen, because sunblock is one skincare staple never to be caught without. This super effective face and body sunblock packs an SPF of 30 to protect you from UVA and UVB rays – and even better, it does it without leaving any white cast. Don't go a day without sunscreen. Your skin will thank you.
19. A bottle of Shout's most advanced stain remover spray, so you can immediately rescue your favorite shirt from the horrors of tomato sauce-induced doom the very moment you spill some of your dinner on it. Just spray some of this unique gel formula on the stain, and then leave it alone for a bit — up to a whopping seven days. Then, the next time you throw the item in the wash, voila! A stain-free piece will emerge, just like that!
20. A tube of deeply moisturizing Jergens body lotion, because you never know when dry skin will strike. Formulated with shea, cocoa, and mango butters to keep you hydrated all day, this pick also boasts sweet citrus essential oils for a little zing.
21. A tube of clear Gorilla Glue, so you'll always be prepared to glue your life back together — in every sense of the word. Gorilla Glue is the only adhesive I’ve ever found that actually stays once you’ve applied it. I even managed to glue the broken-off handle of a favorite mug back on — something I’ve never seen other kinds of super glues do. Household staple? Yep.
22. A big ol’ bag of Arm & Hammer baking soda, because this stuff is a true miracle worker (and a bag this size will last forever!). Smelly cat box? Add a sprinkle of baking soda to the litter. Grubby-looking stainless steel? Scrub it with baking soda. Stinky fridge? Pop some baking soda in there. Anywhere you need some scouring power or some serious odor fighting, baking soda is there for you. Thanks, baking soda.
23. Or, a bottle of Dr. Bronner’s Castile liquid soap, for those (admittedly rare) times when baking soda isn't quite the right thing for the job. Personally, I am a big fan of using Dr. Bronner's to clean my makeup brushes, but it's endlessly versatile. It also comes in a ton of different scents — lavender! Almond! Citrus! Peppermint! And more! — but this particular version is unscented, making it perfect for those who are sensitive to fragrance or other add-ins.
24. An extendable, heavy-duty duster, because your ceiling deserves better than to have weird cobwebs stuck in its corners for months at a time. This handle, from the geniuses at Swiffer, stretches out to a full six feet — a boon for shorties with no reach, like yours truly! — while the duster head itself actually traps dust, instead of just spreading it around.
25. A surprisingly affordable bidet attachment for your toilet that will finally prevent that bathroom tragedy that is running out of toilet paper at inopportune moments. No need to run to the store for more paper when you can just...spritz yourself clean right where you sit, right?
26. And a Scrubbing Bubbles toilet-cleaning gel stamp, because you'll never regret having a toilet bowl that freshens itself up every time you flush. When you stamp this little doohickey inside the bowl, it leaves a little patch of gel behind. For up to 12 days, that patch of gel will continually clean things up a bit each time water flows over it, with zero effort on your part. Heck yes.
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