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It straps securely to your hand, is flexible for a comfy experience for your presh pet, AND it comes with adapters so you can connect it to your shower/tub OR your outdoor garden hose.
Get it from Amazon for $24.95.
Promising review: "My dog is terrified of the bath! But with this hand held sprayer, it’s so easy to bathe her. Bathtime is so much faster and more comfortable for her now. She doesn’t try to jump out of the tub because she’s terrified of the shower head, now she stays in and is very calm (I think because it probably feel like a massage to her and gives the sensation that I’m petting her)." —Hayden Wood
Get it from Amazon for $14.98.
Promising review: "Glad I waited to review, because at first I really didn't think I was impressed, as the product seemed a bit on the cheap side. I was wrong, and after using it on a project where i was installing the hanging bracelets on a wood plank piece I created, as well as hanging that same piece above a door in a main room, I couldn't be happier with this purchase. It made every part of the hanging process crazy easy! All the functions of the hanging device worked flawlessly and smoothly, and I will never hang anything without using this again. Definitely recommending this to friends and family, great product!" —rcr
Get the set of two from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two colors).
Promising review: "Best invention ever for all Instant Pot fans! A must! I am so happy that I decided to give this product a try! What an amazing idea. I placed the smaller magnet right on the instant pot and use it daily for a quick reference. Instead of search the cook book or internet, I can just glance over and know in an instant how to program my ip for that particular product." —Olesya R.
And if you don't have an Instant Pot yet, you can get one for $79.
Each one feeds your green child for up to two months!
Get two packs (with 48 spikes each) from Amazon for $7.79.
Promising review: "I have several houseplants that had stopped flowering, so I put a few of these spikes in the pot (there are directions on the back of package for quantity), and approximately a month after using these spikes, my peace lily had three flowers on it, and my African violets plants all got several blooms on them! This worked wonders for my plants that don't flower also! I noticed that my ivy and cactus plants started growing faster, and they became more green and healthy-looking. I am very happy with this product, and I will buy it again." —Elizabeth
Each planter comes with a clip-on watering attachment for easy pouring!
Get it from Amazon for $9.97+ (available in four sizes and four colors).
Promising review: "I purchased six of these so far. And plan to purchase more. They are reliable, functional, easy to use, and my plants love them. They work well indoors and out. The little spout keeps water from getting everywhere. While they are absolutely perfect, a couple of suggestions: It'd be nice if the distance between the saucer and pot was ever so much increased so as to easily tell if more water is needed. Again, this is SO minor and will not affect my future purchases. AND I hope this company is so successful it can add more colors and styles. I plan to buy a half dozen more as my small plants grow a bit more." —Brenda Daily
It's bound on paper, which means it's designed to STICK and STAY STUCK, but not leave residue no your floors when you *do* have to unstick it.
Get it from Amazon for $8.97.
Promising reviews: "Finally, a product that works!!!!! I have bought at least 5 other products, trying to anchor my hallway runner to the floor since it slides everywhere on the laminate flooring. This tape is finally what worked. I will definitely buy it again for any future needs!" —LB
"I was skeptical, but needed to try yet again another rug keeper. This needed to hold down a 10’x14’ rug in our main living room on hardwood floor, withstand three children flying down the stairs in to the living room and the zoomies of two dogs. I’m writing this after about two to three weeks of the tape being down. THE RUG HAS NOT MOVED. I have not had to restick it down, no signs of peeling. NOTHING. This is the best rug keeper I’ve ever purchased. I do not have a ridiculous amount put down either, not even close to using half the roll. The rug also has no backing and is a braided type cotton fabric rug, all folded up I can’t lift it. It’s huge. Purchase this tape if you need to hold down a rug for real and want to stop fixing your rugs every time you walk past it!!!!" —I Am Anonymous
Get a set of 60 notes in assorted colors from Amazon for $3.99.
Promising review: "I purchased these for my day planner but use them for so many other things. These stick well and are in six bright colors. They come in a little book like case that helps keep them clean and protected when not in use. They are easy to peel and stick and then remove again as necessary. They do not damage books or papers at all. I use these for my day planner, noting recipes in cookbooks, taking notes in various craft books, taking notes on important documents so I remember what I need to do with them later. I will be buying these again when I run out." —Sarah Lee
Just clean your side mirror with alcohol (to remove outdoor grime or residue), and attach this round mirror — the 3M adhesive will hold strong. And they attach on a pivoting base, so you can adjust them for the perfect view.
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $7.97 (available in four shapes).
Promising review: "I bought these for mine and my mom's car a while back ago and these little things are great. Since I gotten my license I've hated merging or switching lanes; I never felt good or safe doing it. Since having these its been a blessing, I feel less like a scared new driver. I'm currently encouraging my sister and friends to invest in these too! These are also great for backing up, because you can see exactly how close you are to hitting the car behind. They're helpful when I parallel park in the city, and I like parking backwards, so this great for doing that too." —Mariam Abass
This can also be great for kids so they can get out the door quickly!
Get the set of seven from Amazon for $9.75 (also available in all white).
Promising review: "I ordered these to help with weekly outfit planning. So far they have worked great and I like they easily slip onto the hangers without any problems. Laundry is not something I enjoy and with a school-age child, trying to get ready in the morning can be a hassle. Planning the outfits for the week (two weeks actually) helps things go a lot smoother and takes the guess work out of the week when you may have forgotten what you already wore. Another added benefit, with a closet overflowing with clothes, they help with my ongoing battle to declutter, organize, minimalize and simplify my life." —A Loyal Customer
Get it from Amazon for $5.99 (available in three colors).
Promising review: "I have had my set of knives for over 10 years. I was looking to replace them when someone recommended trying to sharpen them. I hated sharpening the knives with the sharpener they came with. I wanted something easy. This was it! I sharpened all my knives with it and they are like they were when I first purchased them. This knife sharpener made it quick and easy. It saved me a lot of money from purchasing a new set. If your knives are dull, give this a try. You can't beat it for the price!" —M. Bell
Learn more about this handy sharpener in our editor's in-depth review, and check out our picks for the best chef's knife.
Get it from JUstenbois on Etsy for $17.22.
Promising review: "My 4-year-old grandson cooks with me but moves too fast for a real knife. He made an entire salad with this brilliant, beautifully made knife. Fit his hands and he was a whiz right away using it because of the smart design. Every child should have one. Shipping was fast. Packaging was great." —graceannemchugh
JUstenbois is a Canadian (zero-waste!) shop handmaking tableware from maple wood.
Best invention ever? Possibly.
Get it from Amazon for $17.97.
Promising review: "This stuff is excellent. It performs as promised, it has a very nice scent, no fumes, and leaves shower clean with no scrubbing actually necessary. It is very easy to apply and rinse off. It is designed very well, with squirting spout separate from the large container and attached by a longish tube, so you don't have to hold the heavy container while applying the product. I've been using it for quite a while now, and I love it. I highly recommend it." —Stephanie Martin
Get it from Orly for $12.
Promising review: "I’ve tried many nail polish drying 'polishes' but this is the first spritz I’ve tried and I love it! When I first tried it I walked around not daring to touch anything like with the others I’ve tried BUT I quickly realized this really works!! Now I don’t lose an extra half-hour waiting for the quick dryer to, well, quick dry!" —Gwen B.
And when you're done, just store the attachments inside the container. Easy peasy. Sorry, but you're about to lose the "I was chopping onions" excuse for why you're crying.
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
Promising review: "I had a Slap Chop before this and although I enjoyed it for nuts, onions, etc, it just did not hold much so I could only cut a small amount at a time. However with this chopper I can both cut and store about three full large onions! I love the different attachments and that everything is dishwasher safe. It is easy to use and does not require a bunch of taking apart to clean. Great!" —Andromeda Freeman
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in four colors).
Promising review: "Let me start off with this: I hate folding laundry. I absolutely hate it. I've seen this thing all over social media. I decided to try it out and OH. MY. GOSH. I freaking love it! It's super easy to use and my clothes are perfectly folded every time. As weird as it sounds, I actually look forward to folding my laundry now. I wish I had purchased this sooner! I like the design it has and I love how compact it is. After I'm finished folding my laundry, I just fold up the folding board and tuck it away! It's lightweight and seems durable. I recommend this to everyone, even those who hate folding clothes. I was skeptical at first, but after trying it out, I am 100% satisfied with my purchase and this product! It's worth every penny!" —Kayli
Here's what BuzzFeed writer Mal Mower has to say: "Before getting this I was driving myself up the wall with my bad folding habits. I basically shoved all my shirts into the storage drawers under my bed, because I have a teeny tiny closet (the picture above gives you a solid idea of how small it is). This has given me a massive amount of clothing storage I didn't have before. The quality is stellar and Traci is 10/10 the most thoughtful person I've purchased an Etsy product from!"
Get it from The Roll Keeper on Etsy for $15.99 or from Amazon Handmade for $21.99.
The Roll Keeper is owned by Kelso, Washington's resident crafter, Traci. Traci has been crafting for over 40 years and created her storage design to help organize vinyl, soon realizing that it was the perfect organization solution for much more. Her shop has versions for bottles, wrapping paper, pens, and more.
And it always happens when you need to do something RIGHT NOW, like...log into HBO Max to catch up on Successtion..
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
Promising review: "This was honestly one of the best small purchases I’ve made on Amazon. As someone who’s constantly forgetting their passwords (and would rather have a small physical copy of them somewhere I can easily access and lock up instead of storing them electronically) this was perfect! The alphabetical tabs make it easy to flip through to the page I need, there’s a lot of space for writing all necessary account/password/security question info & it’s small enough to lock away. Love." —Jennifer
Get a set of two from Archer's Design Shop on Etsy for $4.50 (available in four colors).
Promising review: "I purchased mask holders for the car vent. They are excellent. Work so well and keep my mask organized in the car. I gifted them to my family and they love them as well. I highly recommend it." —racquelt127
Archer's Design Shop is an Indiana-based Etsy shop that specialized in 3D-printed face mask accessories.
Get it from Amazon for $14.95.
Mix up your eggs, add ingredients, cook in the microwave. That's it!.
Promising review: "I love this thing! I've had it for about a month now and I use it almost everyday. I love western omelettes, but I hated cooking them. Now I just throw my cheese, onion, green peppers, and ham in here with the eggs and in a couple of minutes, I'm eating. I do have to cook it a little longer than it says, but I do throw everything in it but the kitchen sink. Wish I had found this a long time ago." —RayRay
Get it from Amazon for $39.89+ (available in five colors).
Promising review: "The best thing I’ve ever bought for my hair and the only thing I’ll use on it!!! 100000000000/10 recommend this. Cuts drying/styling time down to 15 minutes. Leaves my hair shiny without any frizz as if I just straightened it. Make sure you use a heat protectant as always. Buy it!" —Tuesday Henry
While some reviewers with curl types 4a–c like the oval brush, if you're looking for something to blow out tighter curls or coils, try the Revlon One-Step *paddle* brush, which is designed with curlier hair in mind! You can get it from Amazon for $39.99. Reviewers *also* say it's the best thing they've ever bought.
Check your current hair dryer to see if it fits (many reviewers have genius hacks to make it work if it doesn't), or get Xtava's matching hair dryer for $36.76.
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
Promising review: "Hands down, NO DOUBT, the greatest diffuser ever made. Cuts my drying time down SUBSTANTIALLY compared to other diffusers and it yield tremendous volume and flawless second and even third day curls...BUY IT YOU WON'T REGRET IT!" —Barbie
Just slide the toggle over whenever the task is complete, and you can rest easy, knowing your precious pup or favorite feline is neither hungry nor overfed. It comes with magnet and sticker mounting options, so you can affix it right to your fridge *or* directly to the food container.
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (also available in black).
Promising review: "Bought this as my roommate and I kept getting tricked by our cat to double feed her. She can be very deceptive (look how adorable she is)! This product has prevented me from double feeding her twice in the first week of use! Highly recommend. We leave our feeding reminder right on top of her hinged feeding container. 5/5 stars!" —Travis H.
On Dash's browning levels chart, anything less than a 4 just isn't toast!!
This bb also has defrost, reheat, and bagel settings, plus an extra-wide slot for bagels and ~specialty breads~. AND the crumb tray and window both slide out for easy cleanup (and no burnt smell every time you toast). Reviewers note that it ejects your toast with some *vigor* (which most people like! especially if you're annoyed when toast doesn't pop enough and you need to fish it out).
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in five colors).
Promising review: "Makes toast that is evenly toasted and to your exact specifications. Big enough to handle bagels and large bread slices. Uses crystal heating rods and not a bunch of little wires on cardboard or other flimsy medium like most toasters. This leads to even toasting from edge to edge without untoasted lines and patches. These also allow for finer control of heating level, so your toast his consistently toasted to the level you like. The window allows for you to see it toast, functionally allowing you to see if you want it pop it out early and providing a nice toasty ambiance to your kitchen. Glass and crumb tray are easily removed for cleaning." —Grandmultipara
Get it from Amazon for $16 (available in five colors).
Promising review: "Totally obsessed with this! I’ve been using it a few weeks now and have zero complaints! I haven’t lost a single sock since! They always come out paired and completely dried (which was one of my concerns, I wasn’t sure if they were going to dry properly) I would defiantly recommend this! It’s amazing and makes life so much easier! Specially with a toddler and baby on the way!" —Sarah Elizabeth
Get it from Amazon for $22.99.
Promising review: "I have to admit, my expectations weren't very high. I thought it was more of a joke when my husband got this for me for Christmas. Little did I realize it would be one of my most favorite gadgets ever! I don't know if I realized just how many things went missing in my seat gap. It has really saved a lot of things from disappearing into that black hole. It was easy enough to fit into my car and it's soft! It's just like an extension of my seat, except it fits every curve of my seat! There really isn't another product that compares to this. That's why I gave it five stars!" —Tessa Forbes
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in five colors)
Promising review: "I just woke up to this alarm clock for the first time and WOW is it effective. It's so loud that it not only wakes me up, but it scares the day lights out of me so that I jump out of bed too. No falling back asleep with this one around! Besides the extremely effective alarm, it is darn cute. I wanted to cut back on the digital items in my bedroom, and this is an attractive way to do so. It's built very well, so it doesn't feel cheap. The second hand is definitely silent and it's very easy to set. I highly recommend this clock!" —Lauren
Get them from Enjoy-A-Bowl for $16.99+ (available in two sizes and five colors).
Enjoyabowl is a Black-owned business based in Las Vegas and owned by veterinarian and inventor Dr. Joe Owens who created the bowl to help picky pets and help keep pets healthier and living longer lives. You can clean the bowls in the dishwasher or wash them by hand.
It's great for mixing products (think DIY tinted moisturizer) and custom colors too!
It's available saying "Yes, you are the Fairest of them all" in gold or pink, or saying "Gilded Glamour" in gold.
Get it from Gilded for $25.
Promising review: "OK, this is seriously beautiful. I love using it, looking at it. Makes my makeup application so much easier, cleaner, hygienic." —T. Jackson
Gilded Body is a Black-owned skin and bodycare brand making polishes, brushes, balms, and even candles.
Just fill it with water (according to your chosen level of egg doneness), add up to six eggs, and turn on. When the eggs are done, it'll automatically shut off! Yes, you can take a nap while waiting for your eggs to boil — and not worry about leaving them on too long. The removable parts are also dishwasher safe, so get ready for this to be your new lazy best friend. You can also make poached eggs, scrambled eggs, and omelettes in this game-changing product.
Get it from Amazon for $15.25+ (available in five colors).
Promising review: "If hard-boiled eggs are at all a part of your life, this device will change everything. Reclaim lost hours, catch up on missed TV, reconnect with old friends and family -—anything is possible with the free time you'll find at your disposal as you drop six eggs into this beast, press a button, and then walk away. What will you do? High-intensity exercise? Model building? Learn a second language? I hear your concern. 'What if I become so engrossed in my newfound love of taxonomy that I forget about my eggs?' Fear not, efficient chef. Like the trump of Gabriel himself, the unmistakable tone of this technological marvel could rouse the dead and will bring you running to your fresh-and-ready ova's side. The Dash Go Rapid Egg Cooker is what mankind has been working towards since the first roundish stone was shaped into a wheel. Witness the apex of human innovation!" —J. Mercer Crenshaw
P L U S, this gadget is ~Tasty-chef approved~ to be easier + save more time compared to traditional hard-boiling!
It comes in three different sizes to fit whatever purses, handbags, or totes you have.
Get it from Amazon for $17.88+ (available in three sizes and 12 colors).
Promising review: "I was skeptical about buying this at first because I have a purse organizer already. But the one I have is not sturdy at all — the sides fall down and I can never keep things organized because of that. Well this one is perfect!!! I would totally recommend it, I got the large one and it fits perfectly in my bag!!! I'm very happy. It's very sturdy and holds all my stuff. No more digging through my purse to try to find things anymore!!" —Amazon Customer
It's designed to do the work of EIGHT pieces of regular old cookware, and comes with a lockable lid, steamer basket, pouring spout, and a nesting spatula with a built-in rest.
I *love* love love this pan and use it almost every time I cook — eggs and pancakes flip easily and never stick and no matter what I've done to it, the pan ALWAYS wipes clean without any scrubbing effort.
Get it from Our Place for $145 (available in six colors)
Promising review: "My always pan is going to be my new favorite cooking ware. Super versatile and absolutely beautiful. Love the functionality that it possesses and the versatility range, someone really thought about all the best way to cook with this! Safe, easy to clean, and beautiful to look at! Makes you want to cook more delicious meals all day long! Shipping took a while because I preordered, but I was happy to wait!" —Celyn V.
Our Place is a POC-owned business based in Los Angeles. All of their boxes are packaged with biodegradable and recyclable materials, and the Always Pan is made in a female-owned factory in China.
Check out our Always Pan review (number 4 in the post) from one of my BuzzFeed colleagues to learn more!
A watched pot never boils, but an unwatched pot makes a huge mess. This bb is heat-safe up to 482 degrees, so you can safely pee while your pasta cooks without dealing with the aftermath. You can even steam veggies right on top!
Get it from Amazon for $9.98 (also available in green and in a set of two).
Promising review: "Love this product! It does exactly what it is designed to do. It really works, has prevented many boil overs for me. I can now make my oatmeal, pasta, or chicken broth without any worry of a messy spill-over. I no longer have to stand near the stove to watch for the boil-over point, I can do other things or get distracted while this marvelous invention takes care of whatever I am simmering or boiling. It is a great value, you get two of them and I gave one to my son who cooks. It is also easy to clean, you can pop the yellow flower off for easier cleaning." —Hey Mom
I finally listened to my own advice and bought one of these a few months ago. It clips easily on my pots, even though the walls are thick and slightly curved at the top. I can dump out pasta water without having to dirty a whole-ass colander (or even store one in my New York City kitchen), and set the pasta aside to dry in the pot until I'm ready to mix with sauce or serve. And I just toss it right in the dishwasher for the next use!
Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (also available in grey).
Promising review: "I cannot say enough good about this strainer. It fits all my pots from small to huge, even frying pans! I have strainers, colanders, every kind of lid converter...........This strainer is the best ever. When the pot is too heavy for me to hold to drain off the water, with this I can still hold on with both hands, and then when it is mostly drained, I set the pot in the sink to continue to drain. Washes up like a dream, or toss in the dishwasher. I do not know how I lived without this strainer. Now I can get rid of probably 20 items out of my kitchen!" —SGA
You know that thing when you're prepping ingredients or packing away leftovers and you just CAN'T find the lid that fits?! No more. You can freeze, 'em, microwave 'em, and pop 'em in the top rack of your dishwasher, too!
Get the set of five containers and lids from Amazon for $23.99.
Promising review: "We absolutely love this set of food storage containers! The fact that all the pieces stack together and all the lids snap together is genius — really great for small kitchens like mine. I also love how the container and lid are color-coordinated. It makes finding the right lid for the right size container a breeze. They're also just a cheerful color scheme that's fun to look at. A++ buy!" —Abbey Thompson
Here's how it works: You can select from the four preferences: meat and veggie, veggies, low-calorie, and family-friendly. Recipes come portioned to two or four people (but I find the portions to be generous), and you can get either three or four recipes per week (for the two-person plan) or two or three recipes a week (for the four-person plan). And of course you can skip weeks, upgrade to ~premium~ recipes (think surf and turf) for an additional fee, or change the number of meals at any time. When your box arrives, you get everything you need to make the recipe, chilled to perfection, and portioned accordingly (you just need to provide pantry staples like butter, oil, salt and pepper).
And the instructions? Totally foolproof. My fave recipe so far exemplifies how helpful Hello Fresh is for trying out new recipes and techniques — say hello to my little friend, tempura shrimp. I have thought about making at-home tempura for like.....years, but it seemed like a lot of work, and I'd burn myself on the hot hot oil.
But this recipe took all the scariness out of it — turns out I *didn't* need a whole pot of oil to fry these bbs up, a shallow fry worked PERFECTLY. And when I feel done with Hello Fresh, when we're no longer social distancing from the grocery store and I feel like I've learned enough, I will 10000000000% make this again on my own. And I've been thinking about the sauce (an easy mix of mayo, Sriracha, and apricot jam) ever since, and will put it on just every single thing from here on out — including just a spoon. And the portions are IMO, very generous — I could not eat what they'd consider one portion in a single night, and the leftovers always reheated just as deliciously as they were the first night. And the best part = you can access their database of over 2,500 recipes even when you're not a subscriber, so you can just use it as a cookbook when you're done subscribing.
Meals start at $7.49/serving.
Get it from Amazon for $14.95.
Promising review: "Since this is a ridiculous product that I have come to LOVE, I think this review should reflect how fun this product is. This was definitely a 'one too many glasses of wine during quarantine' product purchase, but is the best thing I have gotten this year! Not only is it extremely useful when I need to go to the bathroom at night, but it is also fun. The light changing function makes it as if you're at a rave while you pee. 10/10 recommend. Also- it's not expensive! Will purchase again for sure!" —Katelynn Smith
Get it from Amazon for $24.95.
Promising review: "This is the best product I have ever bought! I had the roller in my cart for almost a year because I was skeptical and I had the sticky lint rollers at home to use. I was amazed at how well this works — better than those sticky rollers and better for the environment/cost savings since you can reuse this. I would recommend this 100% to all pet owners! It can be used anything: beds, couches, dog beds, car, clothes, etc." —Kristina
Spice racks only *wish* they could. These drawer liners are made of a soft foam to keep your jars in the right position (label up!) so you can quickly grab what you need. And you can trim 'em to fit your drawers!
Get a 10-foot roll from Amazon for $15.99.
Promising review: "This is one of my favorite things I've ever purchased from Amazon! I think this will be my go-to gift for all of my friends who love cooking as much as I do! Freeing up cabinet space and having something that can so easily be rinsed off in the sink makes this a for-sure buy!" —momonono
Get them from Real and Vibrant on Etsy for $10+ (available in three sizes and also in other lettering styles found on the store page).
Real and Vibrant is an Etsy shop owned and founded by Sapana Chandra, an author, recipe developer, and food blogger (her blog is also called Real and Vibrant).
Get each glove from Amazon for $7.99 (available in both left-handed and right-handed versions).
Promising review: "Fantastic dog grooming aid! Our older rescue dog isn't too keen on the routine dog brushing stuff but her thick coat really needs the grooming — this dog grooming glove is the exactly right answer. Put the glove on, pet the dog, and all that loose hair comes away leaving her coat feeling so much smoother and softer without causing her to be nervous or upset over a brushing. Highly recommend, and yes I'm going to be ordering as gifts for a couple of other dog owners I know!" —DSP
Attach it to a wall near your front door and never forget — or lose — them again!
Get it from Amazon for $7.98.
Promising review: "This is one of the most useful purchases I've ever made on Amazon. I use it every single day to hang my keys. I've had it for at least half a year now it seems. It hasn't lost any magnetism and it holds my car keys, remote start, USB, rewards/gift cards, house and work keys, etc. I'm in love. One of the best purchases I've made." —Makenah