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Whether you're a busy bee, efficiency enthusiast, or just want to hit the snooze button a few more times, we've got the solutions for you.
Unlike traditional plug-in rice cookers, you can throw this whole thing in the wash, so there's no potential for mold or other grossness.
Promising review: "I've had this for seven months now, and I think it's still my favorite tool in my entire kitchen. I eat a ton of rice, and I love how easy this is to use and how easy it is to clean. I put in one cup of white rice and two cups of water, and microwave it for 15 minutes. It comes out consistent every time. In the past, I've cooked rice on the stove and used an electronic rice cooker, and I prefer this microwave one to both. I hated how messy cooking on the stove is, and my electric cooker got mold down inside the part that you can't wash. With this, there's no mess, and there's nowhere you can't clean or that can trap mold or bacteria. I can throw every part of it into the dishwasher after I'm done with it. It's awesome! I wish I'd had this back in college." —C. Stone
Get it from Amazon for $17.
Promising review: "Okay, so I am very picky about hair extensions. I've spent hundreds of dollars on numerous sets, and have never been completely satisfied. UNTIL NOW! These are BY FAR my favorite — and for such an amazing price! If you're worried that this deal is too good to be true (because I was) then stop worrying! And buy these extensions. Also, I have very short hair and they still look great! They're very full and luscious. And you can straighten them! I'm very happy!" —Makenzie Long
Get a set of five clips from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four lengths and 49 colors).
Learn more about these extensions in our full write-up.
It's glare-free, and has an adjustable front light so you can read in ANY lighting condition — including outside and in the dark!
PSST! Right now, for the same price, you get three months of Kindle Unlimited included!
Promising review: "I chose this Kindle based on the features I was looking for. So far so good. I like that you can adjust the font, size, and backlight brightness. My other kindle did not have a backlight so I could only read it while sitting under a bright lamp. This one I can read anywhere - even at the beach. And so easy to download books from my public library. I highly recommend." —Golfer2002
Get it from Amazon for $89.99 (available in black and white, and with or without special offers).
As a personal note, I love my Kindle SO MUCH. I get books immediately downloaded from the library, and I bring it with me *everywhere* I go. I'm literally reading 10 times as many books a year as I was pre-Kindle.
Promising review: "I don’t write many reviews, but when something blows my mind like this, I have to! Not only did this remove an enormous amount of hair from my drain, it took less than 30 seconds to do so! I didn’t really read the instructions, but it’s pretty straightforward. Stuck it in the drain, cranked the handle, pulled it out. Voila, no more hair! Buy it! You won’t be disappointed." —Linsey Barbieri
Get it from Amazon for $17.95.
Promising review: "This thing is pretty amazing. I was skeptical for sure, since I've tried all kinds of lotions, balms, and stone-based products, none of which helped my heels whatsoever. I've worn socks to bed for years, because if I don't the sheets hardly last a week before they have holes rubbed through them. My wife ordered this thing that looks like a mini cheese grater, lol, and after two minutes — two minutes! — of rubbing it on my heel, it's a complete 180. I never would've believed it until I tried it myself. This is well worth double what it costs." —LBK
Get it from Amazon for $14.95.
And the cloths are super soft, so you won't have to resort to harsh scrubbing that can dry out your face.
Promising review: "This product... I have no clue how this works, but it does! Let me start by saying I was wearing a full face of make up. I mean foundation, contour highlight, eyeliner, seriously the whole nine yards. All I did was wet it and wiped my face, my jaw literally dropped. This is hands down my favorite make up remover at the moment. The best part is that they are reusable so you don't have to keep buying those expensive disposables that leave your face feeling greasy. And honestly, four dollars? Just buy them. Trust me, you won't regret it." —Heather and Ryne Griffith
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $4.49 (also available in a pack of five).
For more options, check out our picks for best makeup removers at three price points on BuzzFeed Reviews!
^That's me! I love this handy lil' device SO much. Check out my in-depth review for all the deets!
Promising review: "I really regretted this purchase at first, seemed like it was just a vibrator, the shape was weird considering the angles of a face, the two different sides felt the same. BUT THEN....... I dried my face with a white towel and there was not a speck of makeup left on the towel and I didn't have a drop of mascara raccoon eye look left on my face. This is the cleanest my face has ever been. I will keep using it" —hine0108
Get it from Amazon for $119 (available in eight colors).
Reviewers note they're also great for people with limited mobility AND for putting sneakers on quickly during triathlons — every second counts!
Promising review: "Love my Lock Laces. I have tried other brands, but lock laces are the true original and you can tell in the quality and performance. I like to replace all my traditional laces with lock laces, makes just tossing on some shoes to run out to the mailbox or take a quick trip so much easier. And, no more laces coming loose all the time!" —Joshua Bolio
Get two pairs from Amazon for $14.99 (available in seven colors; one size fits all).
Promising review: "I think these wipes are made out of magic — because they can clean just about anything with very little effort! One wipe cleaned my ENTIRE BATHTUB, including the hard water buildup and some residual soap scum. The wipe stayed wet for the entire use, and there was absolutely no sweating involved. I hate cleaning but I was so pumped about the tub I took wipe #2 to my hood vent and good golly it's like it's brand new. I've told everyone I know to buy these. I know they're pricey but I swear the magic is there folks." —Jen M.
Get it from Amazon for $11.94.
Check out our deep dive for amazing before-and-afters!
Promising review: "I'm not one to leave reviews, but this product deserves it! Holy cow! I was going to go into the salon to brighten my hair up, but after discovering this product I cancelled my appointment. I'm totally in love! This shampoo is not drying at all and just after two washes I achieved my desired results! I can't recommend it enough!" —Rachael
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
Promising review: "This is one of those rare products that actually lives up to the hype and the positive comments. I just finished cooking my first meal with this Instant Pot, a pot roast. I historically would make that in a Crock-Pot but this is much faster (about 1 hour total vs 8 hours). It's also convenient that you can sear the meat first in the instant pot using the sautée setting without needing to use a separate frying pan. Great product." —Rob Rob
Get a six-quart Instant Pot from Amazon for $79.99.
Still wondering if this is right for you? Check out I Tried The Instant Pot That Everyone's Obsessed With for an in-depth look.
Promising review: "We live in a household that contains two humans, two dogs, and two cats. It's a real Noah's Ark furnished with a black sectional couch. Our dogs absolutely hate the vacuum. So much so they will attack the cleaner head with their vicious bite even before we power it on. This makes the task of cleaning our couch extremely unpleasant and nearly impossible. Thanks to Chom Chom, we no longer have this problem! With a simple, quick, SOUNDLESS sweep, we're able to keep our couch pet-hair-free in blissful peace. This tool does an amazing job picking up pet hair but not so much with crumbs. We were so impressed, we gifted these as Christmas presents for all of our pet-loving friends." —Magpie
Get it from Amazon for $24.95.
If you somehow still don't know what a Squatty Potty is, it's a toilet stool that keeps your feet raised while pooping. ~Going~ in this position is supposed to fully relax your Puborectalis muscle, meaning you have an easier elimination, with no straining. And if you think that's TMI, just try it and see.
Promising review: "I love Squatty Potty and you will too. It works like a charm. You will wonder how you got along without it all these years. Think 'Laundry Chute!' That's the best way I can explain it. You will have more time on your hands now, that you own a Squatty Potty. You go into the bathroom and you are out in seconds, not 10; 15; or 20 minutes as in the past. Business owners should buy these for their bathrooms, as their employees will take less time on bathroom breaks, really! In fact if the government would invest in these for every bathroom, the legislative process would even speed up. You will be glad you got one!" —campromise
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
If you want a ~prettier~ one for your bathroom, Squatty Potty also makes a teak wood version ($56.45) and a ~ghost~ clear acrylic one ($77.40).
Promising review: "HOLY SMOKES. I wasn't expecting this product to work so well. Literally 10 seconds after spraying and gently stretching as the directions suggested, this was the difference! I let it hang for another 15 mins with a subtle improvement, but the first few seconds after were mind-blowing. Highly suggest this product if wrinkled garments are planning your closet." —Desiree
Get a pack of two bottles from Amazon for $14.38. You can also get a three-pack of travel-size bottles for on-the-go use!
It comes with the chopper itself, two super-sharp dicing discs (one for 6.8mm dices and one for 12.6mm dices), and a cleaning brush.
Promising review: "This is the BEST chopper I have found and I have purchased many. This works so well that I bought two. Other choppers fail, sometimes on the first time. This chopper has several built-in features that lock the attachments in place as well as locks the hinge of the chopper in place. Other choppers do not have these features and are very fragile and break easier. I searched a long time to find this chopper and I won't buy anything else. I chop fruits and vegetables every day and this chopper is a life saver to ensure that all chopped items are the same size and works every time. It's a winner!" —LeviWilliams
Get it from Amazon for $19.97.
A lot of reviewers who have also tried Cosrx and Nexcare patches prefer these!
Promising review: "I’ve tried so many brands of pimple spots, and these are hands-down the best on the market. I’m a performer at Walt Disney World, and a clear complexion is required. Last night, I put these on a few acne problems (a small cyst, a Whitehead, and a pimple I shouldn’t have picked and has been a bump for about three weeks now.) I just woke up and am writing this review in disbelief. THEY'RE FLAT! Gone! All of them! I could cry I’m so happy. The packaging is also ideal, because it allows you to conveniently and easily peel the stickers off without stretching them out or folding them back on themselves. Do yourself and your complexion a huge favor! Have these on hand for a stubborn zit when you really need help. Make sure you apply them to completely clean and dry skin." —Caitlyn
Get them from Amazon: the box of 40 round patches for $8.50 and the pack of eight large square patches for $8.50.
Promising review: "NEVER GETTING MY NAILS PROFESSIONALLY DONE AGAIN. I love having long nails. I do not like spending fifty bucks just to get them painted. I tried the gel polish, with gel top coat; I tried the gel system with the lamps; I tried every polish out there. My hands get washed hundreds of times daily. This stuff is unbelievable. It really works the way they say it does. I applied it about 1-2 minutes after finishing a second coat of color and within minutes it had bonded and set and my nails stay shiny and polished for over a week. That is not the full two weeks claimed, but I am unusually hard on my nails so over a week is AWESOME. I immediately ordered several more." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $5.49.
Promising review: "Holy moly. This is some kind of miracle product. I sprayed it inside my oven and left it overnight, and wiped off an incredible sludge of brown goo in the morning, leaving behind a nearly pristine oven interior. There were a few areas that I had missed, so I sprayed and came back later that day. There are a few brown spots that don't really want to come off, but I am not too fussed about them. 95% of the grease came right off. It worked on the sides of the oven and on the rack. What I really liked is that it didn't smell too bad. I expected some terrible toxic chemical, and though it does have a ('lemon') odor, it's not that strong. Definitely better than running the self-clean and filling my house with fumes for five hours. The can is a lot bigger than I expected, and I barely used any (I was cleaning the 'small' oven). It will last for a long time. Prepare to sacrifice a sponge to this project as well." —SBP
Get it from Amazon for $5.45.
Promising review: "Gotta love Amazon Prime!! I just received this and OMG I'm in LOVE!! I'm known for air drying my hair because its super fine but VERY thick and takes forever to dry. Forget how long it takes to style it; I have wavy hair in the back and it falls straight in the front so I have to fight with a round brush, blow dryer and most days a straight iron too! Air drying in the winter doesn't always work- especially on days like today when it feels like -15!! Well I've seen reviews for this bad boy and decided to give it a try. In 3 minutes and 36 seconds I went from towel-dried hair to styled!! All I used was a little argan oil on my ends and bam! I am dried, styled and ready for my day!" —Holly D.
Get it from Amazon for $46.99+ (available in three colors).
Get a 2x4-foot roll from Chasing Paper for $40 (available in three colors and tons and tons and tons and tons of other patterns).
Chasing Paper is a removable wallpaper business whose founders are the third generation of a printing company. The wallpaper is printed to order, the inks are water-based and nontoxic, and everything is made in the US. You can also learn about the artists behind each design.
Promising review: "I use this every time I blow-dry my hair. Even with my thick hair I can have it completely dry in less than five minutes. Leaves the hair feeling smooth and soft. I even find that I don't need to restyle my hair the next day even after sleeping on it." —blackrose
Get it from Amazon for $3.99.
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 $22.16.
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
Promising review: "Didn’t think it would work, but it DID with no scrubbing!! My husband didn’t think our grout was originally white, but I knew better. I put this on before bed on a section of grout in the shower, and woke up to gorgeous and bright white, no scrubbing at all the next morning. Just rinse it off. Absolutely buying another bottle. It wasn’t quite enough for my entire shower, but to be fair, we have a lot of small tiles. I think two bottles will get the whole shower floor. Bravo on a great product." —thekuan
Get a pound from Pig of the Month for $14.95 (if you buy more, you get a discount!).
Pig of the Month is a woman-owned company — all their meats are all natural and come from free-range, antibiotic- and hormone-free farms.
It comes with a cool charging stand that glows blue, and the opener can open up to 30 bottles on a single charge.
Promising review: "I had one of the earliest electric wine openers, but it finally gave up the ghost. Boy, am I glad now! This new one is fantastic! It's really easy to use, takes no effort — you don't have to hang onto the bottle so it doesn't spin, like my old one — and it looks attractive on the counter." —Mary
Get it from Amazon for $25.51.
Promising review: "This brush really does the job and is a better alternative for flat irons( for me personally). It took me just 20 minutes to straighten my hair instead of one hour with a traditional straightener. Love the result!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $40.19.
I happen to L O V E this tool myself! Check out my full review here (#2)!
They're fragrance-free, and tested on humans (not animals). Several reviewers recommend them for post-surgery convenience, too!
Promising review: "Six months ago, I didn't even know what a shower sheet was until I got a sample of these at Sephora. I tried it out after a workout when I had to be somewhat presentable afterwards and WOW. These are truly awesome and I'm now hooked. I tried several other brands but nothing compares to these. Others either have a weird scent that lingers, the sheet is too small, too wet, tears too easily, or some other annoying thing. These are PERFECTION. I use them a couple of times a week and have them strategically stashed in my car, my desk at work, and in my purse. Perfect if you just need to freshen up on a hot day, have to be in public (or work) after a workout, or when you're too lazy (or not near) a shower. I LOVE these for long travel days when you just want to freshen up after being on a plane all day and have to be somewhere afterwards with no time to shower. I cannot emphasize how CONVENIENT these are. I especially love that the fragrance is clean, fresh, and does NOT linger. These also dry super, super fast (unlike others I've tried). I'm a solid devotee." —Frita Bandita
Get a pack of 12 wipes from Amazon for $15.
It's freezer- and microwave-safe (duh), so you can prep a meal for the freezer and just pop it in to heat up! And it works with veggies, fish, and poultry, so you're on your way to a complete meal.
Promising review: "I use this thing nearly every day to steam a head of broccoli, or some other dinner item. As someone who loves to cook but only has access to a microwave at the moment it has made a huge difference. I've even made a complete curry in it! Steam potatoes, then steam broccoli, then steam chicken, then steam all together with curry paste and coconut milk. If you get creative, the possibilities are endless. If I had to buy again, I might buy the rice cooker version out of curiosity, but I'm very happy with my medium one." —Austin
Get the small size (pictured) from Amazon for $15.70 (also available in a medium size)
You'll *both* be happier.
Promising review: " UPDATE: I’ve been using this for a few weeks, and I love it. It cleans the salt off my dogs’ paws so easily. When it’s super dirty and the streets are covered in salt, I’ll refresh the water supply. I add a few drops of their doggie shampoo, and it works great. Don’t believe the negative reviews. I don’t see how they can possibly not know how to use this gadget. It is so easy to use. And the pictures of the German Shepherds and their mess, I find it impossible that this gadget could possibly create that mess. I guess if they are covered in thick mud, then they have to be hosed down, and this product is not a replacement for a bath. I have four dogs in NYC. I have to wash their feet after every walk because the streets are so filthy. It would take me about 10-15 min to clean their paws with a spray bottle and towel. Now, it takes about five minutes. And the towel doesn’t end up filthy. The dirt gets caught in the cup. Plus the dogs seem to like it. The silicone bristles must feel good. A huge thumbs up!" —Sandra
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in three sizes and six colors).
Get it from Emma Make Studio on Etsy for $14.33.
Emma Make Studio is an Etsy shop owned by Mozambican and English designer Emma Hall. It's based in Lisbon, Portugal, and many of the prints you can purchase as instant downloads — or you can order physical prints.
Promising review: "Years ago a massage therapist I went to used a cream at my temples that helped greatly with headaches & nausea. I have tried to find that scent for years. THIS IS IT!! I use it daily on my temples and the back of neck just below my hairline. It helps 100% with the nausea I suffer from meds I take. Many of my headaches I can prevent from going to a migraine by applying again at start of headache. I take so many meds because of autoimmune diseases that I like not having to pop another pill for my headaches. I am the most skeptical person you will find when it comes to homeopathic or oils etc., but this works!!" —DVS
Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
Check out a BuzzFeeder's review to learn more about why she loves this!
Promising review: "I never ever ever ever ever do my hair. Literally. I decided to buy a curling wand after looking at all of the great reviews it had. I looked at CHI and other expensive brands too, but they had nowhere near the reviews this wand did. When I saw the amazing reviews that people had left I knew I should give it a shot. HOLY CRAP GUYS this wand is amazing! I would have paid $150 for this thing! I do my hair literally all the time now, and it takes me 15 minutes at the most, and is way prettier than straightening it. Plus, you can use a wand several different ways to give you a different look. So I can go from southern belle curls to sexy voluminous curls in no time. I'm seriously considering buying another just in case I love this one or it breaks. And about burning yourself, this is my first wand and I still haven't burnt myself, and I don't use the glove either, so don't be nervous, just pay attention!" —Shelby B.
Get it from Amazon for $23.98 (available in two sizes).
Looking for more proof? Check out more gorge pics in our closer look at this curling iron!
Enjoy this before and after photo of this stain remover WIPING OUT an "IDK how long this has been there" cat vomit stain. Gross! But also amazing! And BTW: it also works on upholstery, woodwork, and even walls.
Promising review: "This is by far THE BEST carpet cleaner out there!! I love this product! Do you have the following on your carpet...Old stains? Ketchup? Ice cream? Pet potty, marker, weird odd stains that shouldn't be there but your kids deny they did it... This is your product! I was desperate to get the stains out from the messy kids. I didn't spray it, I poured this on the stain enough to get it super wet. Walked away for about three to five minutes to soak on the old stains and scrubbed it with a hard bristle brush. And boom no more stains!!!!!! Seriously. I'm buying in bulk. LOVE this stuff. Product arrived quickly and brand-new." —Sandra McDade
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $17.86.
It blends with the water on your skin and dries quickly so you don't have to wait around before getting dressed.
Promising review: "I have always used and loved Jergens because it dried faster than other popular brands of lotions. When another lotion brand came out with their in-shower, rinse off lotion, I tried it and liked it — but it left my shower a horrible mess. I had to scrub my shower all the time. So this is a dream. It's the same great, fast drying lotion that I love, but it is convenient to do in the shower and it doesn't make my tub a mess to clean. I love the green tea scent. When I use it before bed, my skin is noticeably softer the next morning. And it's is 100% more convenient than applying traditional lotions OR scrubbing my tub every other day." —Bernie Moore
Get it from Amazon for $6.84 (available in five varieties).
Promising review: "I'm not going to lie — I'm a total sucker for gimmicky, single purpose kitchen appliances. That being said, these Toastabags are FANTASTIC. Out of all the products I just mentioned, these Toastabags have consistently gotten the most use. I love the ease of just taking two pieces of bread and some cheese and throwing them in the toaster. It's a lifesaver if you just don't have time to make food, the whole process takes maybe two to three minutes. My only tip is to make sure you thoroughly clean out the bags after every single use. 5/5 purchase — will happily repurchase when these have been used up. However, they are so durable (with proper care) that I can't see that happening for a while, I foresee getting a lot more mileage out of these things. I'd probably pay $10 just for one of these; the fact that it came as a 3-pack makes this a steal." —Hamish
Get a set of two from Amazon for $10.95.
You can use it for anything from wine to tea to scotch, too!
Promising review: "I took a look at this product, did some research and was skeptical. How could a coffee (beverage) chiller be worth over $30 dollars? Was it possible that this product was so revolutionary when I've been making iced coffee with two ingredients for decades? The answer is very simple: this product delivers. Simple to use. Easy to clean. It allows the novice, home barista to make a quality, undiluted cup of iced coffee. Brew your coffee using your preferred method; pour the coffee in the previously frozen HyperChiller; wait a minute or two; add whatever accompaniments your heart desires; enjoy the best damned cup of iced coffee you will ever experience from the comfort of your home." —Chuck Ghoulie
Get it from Amazon for $29.97.
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