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On a family trip to Rome in 2019, my dad brought new shoes (???? terrible idea!!) and got really bad blisters. Luckily his Virgo daughter had these bbs along and enabled him to walk in much more comfort until they healed. I *always* have these along on trips.
Get a pack of 12 (three different sizes) from Amazon for $12.99.
Promising review: "Great bandages! These are easy to use and so soft. They stayed on during a shower which impressed me as well. They are the perfect size and so comfortable. I also appreciated the fact that they didn't come off in my shoe which is always a problem for me! Love the little case for them which I can easily throw in my purse. Great blister bandages!" —CTSmith
Get it from Versed for $19.99.
Promising review: “I’m on my third bottle and I’m so relieved to have it in my life. Im in my mid-twenties and started getting hormonal acne. Specifically around my chin and jaw line. Nothing was helping and every time I got near my period, I would break out at the same spots, and it would take my skin weeks to recover only to break out again. By day two my skin already was less red and it completely had my breakouts under control for my next period. For me some period break outs are worse than others and even if I get a breakout its very small and gone fast.” —Laurasogo
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Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in 14 colors).
Promising review: "Bought two for drinks on the beach. Performed incredibly! Ice lasted all day in the hot Florida sun! So impressed, we bought two more plus a set for our friends. Well done. Top notch." —Duke fans now
Did this exist when I was a kid?? Why didn't I know about this?
Get a bottle from Office Depot for $6.29.
Promising review: "Bought this spray adhesive to attach flimsy paper maps to chart paper. Easy to direct the adhesive spray. No bubbles. Excellent adhesion. Plenty of product in the can." —Teri
It's cruelty-free, smudge-proof, and removes easily at the end of the day with water.
Get it from Amazon for $12.95.
Promising review: "I never write reviews for things, but this mascara was just so great I felt like I had to! I love lashes, and my friends are used to me wearing thick coats of mascara at all times. Despite this, I got complimented on my lashes basically every time I wore this mascara this week. Multiple people even asked if I had extensions! This mascara isn't clumpy at all, and makes your lashes super long and defined without sticking them together. I've never had any problems with flaking, and although it isn't waterproof, I've definitely used eyedrops, shed a tear, and gotten stuck in rain without them smudging or running down my face. All in all this is my new holy grail mascara, and I'm thrilled!!" —Sophie Johnson
Promising review: "Let me start by saying I have a lousy nose — I've suffered with swollen sinuses all my life, but these steamers are a breath of fresh air! I place one in my tub with HOT water on and allow the steam to reach it — poof...(ah☺️)...I can smell it fine! I am very happy with this product and look forward to my shower time even more. Lasts a long time too. I’m very satisfied." —Laurie M. Fernandez
Get a pack of two from Sage Moon Soaps on Etsy for $9.50 (also available in a pack of four for $12.34).
Sage Moon Soaps is a California-based Etsy shop making steamers, bath bombs, and other deliciously scented goods perfect for gifting.
Get it from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in five colors).
Promising review: "After hours of searching and comparing ice cream scoops I chose this one. I am VERY HAPPY with this purchase. It was delivered exactly on time and we immediately washed it so we could try it out. Wish we would've bought it sooner and saved the lives of our spoons ; -) We tried it on four different ice creams and it was like scooping whipped cream! This scoop is awesome!! Very heavy duty but not too heavy. It has a nice covering that makes it easy to grip especially since I have small hands. Its dishwasher safe and comes with a lifetime warranty!!! This is the only scoop you'll ever need to buy!" —Jackie R.
The welt surface is designed for stronger cleaning of heavier scuffs and stains, the nylon bristles for gentler cleaning of small scuffs on fine suede, the arched half circle helps you clean rounded surfaces more (think toe boxes!), and the thin, protruding brush can access harder-to-reach crevices or grooves.
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
Promising review: "This little brush is the bomb. I have three pairs of suede shoes and they were starting to look really iffy. This thing is so easy to use — I'm usually able to get my shoes looking presentable in under 30 seconds. When I first opened it I thought it looked like an over equipped brush-army-knife hybrid, but after using it for a while you'll find that all of the different nubs and components of the brush have a function. I saw that some people purchase this along with some kind of suede conditioner — I've found that using only the brush has been effective. It is especially great for knocking off all of the NC mud and clay off of my boots without grinding it in. The brush seems durable and well made. I'm a fan!" —Alison B.
One of my besties just tried this after seeing the hype online, and when she sent me a photo of the definition and shine her curls had, I was floored. The definition was next level.
Promising review: "Legitimate holy grail product, this stuff is incredible. I have mixed high-low porosity 3a-b curls. After torturing them with heat for the last 15 years I’ve been experimenting with the CGM and this is the best styling product EVER. Solid cast, amazing definition and shine, my curls are so soft and bouncy. Minimal stickiness and this stuff doesn’t weigh my curls down. Seriously - this stuff everything." —Anya Linda
Get it from Ecoslay for $10+ (available in three sizes).
Ecoslay is a Black-owned business, and as I mentioned above, the products are handmade in the founder Aria's kitchen, using sustainable ingredients that are good for you and your hair.
It has a clock you can mark your appointments on, to-do list, space for notes, achievements, water in take, and meals and a *special section for the top three things that MUST get done today. I will be purchasing this asap.
Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
Promising review: "This product combines the most useful features of different daily planners. I love it!" —Kristin
It comes with a travel size of the hydrating cleanser too (which I, and just about everyone else, love).
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
Promising review: "I have oily but flaky skin in winter. It's really annoying, no matter how much I exfoliate or moisturize, my cheeks get flaky. I can't even wear foundation or powder because it will make the flaky texture more obvious... Anyway, out of pure desperation and tired of spending money on scrubs and moisturizers, I purchased it and started using this a few days ago. It has kept me flake free! It doesn't leave a greasy film, it sinks right into my skin. I even wore it with makeup today and my skin was smooth and flake free. My makeup stayed nice all day. I wish I had tried that sooner, I have the same problem every winter! I apply it from head to toe. It's awesome and you get so much product for the money." —MLK77
The dividers are adjustable so you can customize your set depending on what size containers you have!
Get the large size from Amazon for $19.99 (available in four sizes).
Promising review: "I love, love, love this storage container. Sounds silly, but it changed my life. No longer do I have storage container Jenga! No more stuff falling out of the cabinet every time I open the cupboard. Now I can stack my lids in the organizer and my storage containers fit nicely on the shelf, and I have a lot of storage containers. I would definitely buy this again and again. Great product" —Laura H.
Get them from Amazon for $15.99 (available in sizes S (fits women's sizes 5-6.5)–L (fits men's and women's sizes 10+)).
Promising review: "I have the worst feet in the planet. I usually sleep with Vaseline on them with socks over that. That helps, but I hate to put that much petroleum on my feet. I’ve tried everything. I sand my feet daily as well. These socks worked the very first time I slept with them overnight. Baby soft feet. Just an amazing product. I highly recommend." —TryAnythingOnce
You can just the pieces to fit your door, too. And it can help keep bugs out, which 🙌.
Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in four colors).
Promising review: "These are a must-have! I couldn’t believe how easy these were to apply. The material is very easy to cut with normal scissors and I was able to lay it on the door cut the exact length apply and noticed and immediate difference! We bought these for two doors leaking cold air into the house but it’ll also double to keep little bugs out! The material is very bendable which is nice if you open the door and it’s long it doesn’t damage anything it’s very rubbery." —Lindsay T.
Get them from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes 4.5–13 and 22 colors and styles, both with and without laces).
Promising review: "Absolutely the best pair of sneakers I’ve ever owned. I am 39 and a lunch lady, on my achy feet for every minute of my workday, 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m. These are the most comfortable shoes I think I’ve ever owned. They actually help my feet and whole body! I am able to do things after work instead of collapse in pain once I get home. I don’t care if they aren’t the most long-lasting shoe (though after over a week of all-day wear, they still look like new), I will be happy to keep repurchasing. They are very cute too, and look great with yoga pants and jeans, and I’m sure everything else I wear that is casual (basically my whole wardrobe). I plan on buying more colors and never being without them! I am so so happy I stumbled onto these shoes." —79mommy23
And they're tightly felted so they won't come unravelled. To quote the seller: "I have customers from 6+ years ago who still haven't needed to replace their high performing set of balls, so expect longevity!"
Promising review: "This is my second purchase and love these wool dryer balls! I bought a second batch to work with the original ones I have! I pull my clothes out of the dryer and they are soft and not static. No more dry sheets for me! Thank you for your speedy service!" —Goldnted
Get them from Redhead N Blue on Etsy for $8 each (available in 25 scents or unscented).
Redhead n Blue is a Wisconsin-based small biz making all kinds of felted goodies.
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
Promising review: "After using this product, I am happy to report that my $5 investment saved me over $500. I was ready to replace my dishwasher, due to super cloudy glasses, residue, and just not getting clean. Then, I became aware that the water softener no longer was doing it's job, so I had the rental company replace it. Dishwasher performance improved somewhat. I decided to do two more loads before deciding to purchase a new one. Then I saw a product test review for Affresh in good housekeeping magazine. I was ordering some stuff from Amazon anyway, so I added that to my order. When it came, I tossed one of the tablets into the bottom of the full machine, per instructions, and ran the regular cycle. I did not expect the results I got! My glassware that I thought was permanently etched and ruined came out like new. Same with cutlery. The difference is unbelievable. I will use this faithfully on a monthly basis, as recommended. I can even put it on my subscribe and save order, so I will get a new pack every 6 months. I am amazed!" —Sheila
Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $5.39.
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $4.99.
Promising review: "These little guys work perfectly for dermaplaning! I used one the other night after I washed and applied toner to my face. It’s been a couple days and my skin still feels baby soft. I didn’t have any sort of reaction or anything to the exfoliation which was nice because I have severe cystic acne. My makeup goes on so smooth and i finally have that glowing look I’ve been trying to get! I will definitely be buying these again." —Hannah Jean