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1. An exercise bike with a built-in desk so you can cross off "go to the gym" after a long day of working. You can work while pedaling on this bb! The pedaling is quiet (so you can even take a meeting from it), the bike has eight resistance levels, and it will track your mileage, rpm, and more too.
Promising review: "OMGOSH, this desk bike is one of the best things that’s ever happened to me! Multitasker’s dream! It’s super easy to adjust and quiet. My husband and I use it every night after putting the boys to bed. He’s 6’3” & I’m 5’7”. We adjust it to our heights in seconds. He’ll use it while watching TV/sports and I’ll do it while I work on my laptop. The time just flies by! It’s super compact and easy to wheel around. We’ve been keeping it in our living room since, it doesn’t take up much space and our house is small! We just lower the desk top all the way down and tuck it under our kitchen island. Set up was a breeze too. The quality is great. I highly highly recommend it! We haven’t worked out consistently in years and we’ve been using it nightly!" —Lucy N.
Get it from Amazon for $499.99+ (available in five colors).
2. A TikTok-famous grape cutter to make halving your tot's favorite snack much quicker and easier. But that's not all — it also works on small tomatoes for easy salad prep. You'll be surprised how much time this little gadget saves.
Promising review: "Initially, I really felt silly and lazy for buying this. But after using it, I feel like a genius and wish I bought it sooner! My kiddos love grapes and I love how it gives me a slight peace of mind knowing it can gets diced up, allowing me to briefly walk away if I need to with less worry. Overall, I’m very happy with this purchase and I tell everyone how awesome it is!" —Dom
Promising review: "I cannot believe that I’ve spent so much time in the past just slicing grapes and olives. This tool is absurd, ridiculous and absolutely wonderful. The pieces are just the perfect size for salads, either savory or sweet. I’m looking forward to trying it on grape tomatoes, too. I would give it more stars if I could." —Minnie A. Hamilton
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
3. A Roomba robot vacuum that navigates around your home, picking up dirt, dust, crumbs, and pet hair so you can sit back and relax (or get other chores done at the same time!) — and it even works with Alexa and Google Assistant so you can control it with your voice.
It runs for up to 90 minutes before automatically heading to the dock to recharge.
Promising review: "I always thought..why would I need this if I already own an expensive vacuum? Well..if you're a working mom..heck if your just a busy human...you need this! It will save you so much time. Walking into a clean home is always the best feeling. Would have bought this years ago if I knew better!" —Falon Tabares
Promising review: "So far it is amazing! It picks up SO much dirt and hair. We have three dogs and a cat and my floors are spotless. We decided to get this cheaper one to see if it was something that would work for us and I am amazed! For the first week, we let it run everyday. We made sure we picked everything up and it only got stuck one time and that was because it went behind our couch that had been moved out accident. During week two, I did the maintenance on it and it was super simple. We use it every other day and have it schedule to run just before we get home. This thing even picks up cat litter! If you are on the fence, try it. Has made my life so much easier not having to sweep everyday!" —Kathryn P.
Get it from Amazon for $299.99.
4. An ergonomically designed detangling brush that has cone-shaped bristles that separate tangles by pulling them apart sideways, not tugging them down. Reviewers say it's a miracle worker and time-saver for detangling all hair types, from thick, coily hair to the finest strands, and for adults and kids alike!
Promising review: "I have really long, really thick, naturally curly hair and I used to DREAD the washing/deep conditioning and the comb out of my hair. It literally takes me 30 minutes to de-tangle it with tons of conditioner. I ordered this brush out of desperation in my last ditch attempt to save myself some time and effort. IT is a freaking miracle. The brush went right thru my hair, no pulling, no pain, no more tangled hair. It works on both wet and dry hair. I wish to god I had thought about changing my brush years ago. It is amazing and I highly recommend it." —Amazon Customer
Promising review: "ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS OOOOMMMMGGG!!! I was skeptical at first, but given the reviews I figured I’d give it a try. I’m African American and have curly, kinky, coils... in between the realm of type 3/4 idk to be honest. All I know, is that when I went to detangle my fro after a long day, this brush easily slid through. I had to double take! I didn’t have to pretangle with a wide tooth comb I just dove right in. My hair is THICK! After each stroke I kept looking at the brush like, “what type of sorcery is this!? And to top it off ZERO BREAKAGE!!! Buy this brush!!!!!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in five colors).
5. Dawn Powerwash, a borderline magical spray-on dish soap that BLASTS through tough grease and baked-on messes so you don't "have" to let dishes "soak" in the sink for hours (or overnight). Just spray, let foam for a few minutes, and wipe then rinse. With this bb, every dish will be done in record time — faster than you can say "scourgify."
Just spray on (don't add water until you rinse!) and wipe. I'm not joking when I say that the first time I used Dawn Powerwash on a lasagna pan, I almost cried. I will never be without it!
Promising review: "I bought this stuff because my sister swears by it. I've seen the commercials and thought, yeah sure... But first off, the fresh scent smells amazing without being overpowering. Secondly, it cleans oily, greasy stuff like a dream! My husband used my stockpot on his grill burner, resulting it in being COVERED in black sooty stuff. And everything it touched also received a healthy dose of soot. I initially tried the normal Dawn dish soap and while it did clean it up, it was smearing it and not easy to clean. I pulled out this stuff, sprayed a bit on the pot. BOOM, it was literally clean. Seriously, awesome stuff." —Laura Pirkle
Promising review: "Spray onto greasy pots + pans, let sit for a few minutes, then wipe clean! I've used it on baked-on food, burnt food, dried tomato sauce, and grease covered cookware. I let it sit for maybe 15 min then wipe the pan clean. Instead of scrubbing for 5 min, rinsing, then scrubbing off the last stuck-on bits, I spray, let sit, wipe or rinse, then scrub off the last stuck-on bits. Definitely saves time and effort." —kh16
Get the starter kit (with one reusable spray bottle and one refill) from Amazon for $8.44.
6. A quick-drying mesh bath toy storage bag if you're tired of picking up up every individual plaything when bathtime is over. All you need to do now is scoop, and hang to dry on the included suction cup hook! It may sound small, but any amount of time saved in your nightly routine can make a big difference — and give you more time for ✨magical tales✨ at bedtime.
Check out a TikTok of the bath toy storage bag in action.
Promising review: "We’ve had this for about three months and the suction is great, we haven’t had it fall even with kids who tug and yank on it to get their toys out. It also makes bath time cleanup so much easier, and I love how it air dries the toys without much work on my part." —Molly
Get it from Amazon for $12.97.
7. A standing weeder, a genius tool to help you use the magical force of leverage to pry up weeds without having to bend or kneel — saving you time *and* saving your back and knees from the stress and strain of regular ole weed-pulling.
Made with a bamboo handle and powder-coated steel, it uses a simple lever system to made weeding easy.
Promising review: "This makes weeding somewhat enjoyable. I really hate weeding... Like, really hate it. I found a review for this thing and bought it to help get my back yard in check and it's amazing how easy it makes getting dandelions out of the yard. Save your time and your back and get this thing. It's well built and will quite literally last forever." —Ryan D.
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
Grampa's Gardenware Co. is a small, family-owned business based in Oregon making tools for gardening. They've been making this tool since 1913!
8. A Whiskware pancake batter mixer that's really cleverly designed to make breakfast on weekends (or even weekday mornings) so much faster. It has a BlenderBall wire whisk built right in to mix up batter with ease, and without dirtying a bunch of bowls and spoons. Just add your ingredients, give it a couple of shakes, and pour right from the spout into the pan for perfect pancakes with minimal mess, drips, or splatter.
You can even store leftover batter right in the bottle!
Promising review: "This is the best breakfast invention after the waffle maker. LOVE IT! As someone who makes pancakes or waffles three to four times a week (my kids are pretty spoiled, but breakfast is key to getting through the first part of the school day), this is the easiest and fastest way to get that done. I just add everything to the bottle, shake, and pour into the waffle maker or griddle. When I am done, just add some water, shake again, empty, and then place everything in the dishwasher." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
9. A garlic press, but not just *any old* garlic press. This one has a built-in spring-loaded scraper that sends all your nicely minced garlic right into your pan (no stinky garlic fingers here). And you don't even need to peel your cloves beforehand! That's a lot of prep time saved.
Promising review: "Was desperately seeking a garlic press after my previous one started chipping and eventually fell apart. This press is obviously more money than the replacement one I bought at the supermarket but it is worth it. When you press a clove of garlic, the garlic actually gets minced and comes out of the press. It is easy to clean, insuring that there is never any leftover garlic bits to find on the next use. And you don't have to look around for the other piece to push through the little holes, because it is securely attached. No chipping despite the bright red color. Also lightweight." —Susan E.
Get it from Amazon for $24.95 (also available in a metal version for $54.95).
10. A pack of reusable water balloons to save you not only time (carefully filling, tying knots in the stems...picking up those tiny balloon pieces all over your yard!) but also money (buying single-use balloons!) all summer long. Time for making memories together is too precious!
Just open them, dunk them in water and close them up (so easy to fill!) and just like regular water balloons, they will delightfully splash the target of your choosing!
Promising review: "The adults in this house love water balloons but not the mess….. plus with toddlers around, it didn’t quite make sense to have water balloons but we saw a random video on TikTok and HAD to find reusable water balloons to try out. These were the first ones we bought to try out, and WHOA we were blown away! Super easy to for the 2- and 3-year-old to use, which means more fun for all of us!! Do not think twice or continue with regular water balloons, you’ll waste precious time cleaning up and filling that could be used to make memories." —Taurus
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $16.99 (also available in multiple pack sizes).
11. A laundry folding board that'll, in a few quick moves, transform your wrinkled piles of clothes into *neat*, *easy-to-sort-through* stacks o' crispness, which take up MUCH less space in your closet...and even your suitcase. Neater and faster than regular folding? Yes please!
Promising review: "This is a godsend if you have a lot of t-shirts and hate folding. I had learned a little folding trick to help make relatively neat folds, but it was a bit more time consuming than just folding in half and half again, etc. This folding board allows me to neatly fold t-shirts in less space than my old way and in less time too. I used it to pack for a recent trip to save space then realized I needed it to fold them nearly on the way back too, so I tossed it into my bag! It folds up and takes up very little space, and it's very durable. According to the instructions, this can also be used for other types of shirts and even for pants, so it's very useful. This one is affordable and very worth the price." —Michael A. Kramer
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in four colors).
12. A ~Fasta Pasta~ cooker to make perfectly al dente pasta right in the microwave — no waiting for the pot to boil. Plus, the lid doubles as a strainer, so you really won't dirty any extra dishes!
Promising review: "I bought this microwave pasta cooker at a time when I did not have a stove. Even though I have a stove now, I still use this cooker for dinner for myself sometimes because it works so well and quickly! There are lines to indicate how much water to put in the cooker versus the amount of pasta you intend to cook. The pasta comes out very soft and perfectly cooked when instructions are followed. When the pasta is done, the lid is used to drain the cooker of water and works very well. I highly recommend this to any college student or adult who needs a fast microwave pasta cooker!" —Kelsi Murphy
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
13. Or a rapid mac 'n' cheese cooker for those days that you want to have one of your fave comfort foods but really don't feel like turning on your stove or dealing with a strainer. This handy kitchen gadget has your back — you just need five minutes and a microwave (vs 20 minutes the old-fashioned way).
Here's how it works: pour in the macaroni and add enough water to the fill line. Then microwave for 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Remove, stir, and microwave two more minutes, then add the other ingredients per the mac 'n' cheese instructions. Check out a TikTok of the rapid mac cooker in action. PS — people also use this to rapid cook their ramen!
Promising review: "There is nothing I dislike about this. I don't like milk so didn't add it but it's surprisingly as good or better than stove top. The texture and flavor is on point and it's not soggy like easymac. I laughed when I got this and was like wow it's no different than any container. It's harder material so idk what it's made of but the directions inside the container are on point for good mac and cheese except I drained the water. The days of scrubbing a big pot are over for me. I can't believe this actually worked. Especially bc the texture of the noodles and the taste is so on point. I got no discount and wasn't paid for this review. I just really am shocked it worked and worked so well. They got this down to a science with this container and directions. I am amazed." —me
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in six colors and a two-pack).
Rapid Brands is a California-based small business that specializes in dishwasher-safe, microwaveable, BPA-free kitchen products.
14. A *self-cleaning* grooming brush to quickly and effectively remove excess hair from your pet (so it doesn't end up all over you and your home). What makes it self-cleaning, you ask? Simply push a button on the side, and the bristles retract so you can just sweep away all the pet hair you just accumulated right into the trash without having to spend precious pet-cuddling time picking hairs out of the bristles.
Lots of reviewer pets love being brushed by it too!
Promising review: "Because I don’t have to stop to clean the brush, I brush my Alaskan Husky in a quarter of the time! I have very small hands, but the brush is easily held, and easily cleaned with one quick action. Perfect for pet owners who value time/savings/efficiency. Best dog brush I have ever owned." —Jacqueline Gray
Promising review: "I've spent hundreds of dollars on toys, treats, houses, scratchers, etc for my cats. This is hands down not even close, the best money I've ever spent! I got so much fur off them, and they loved it! They are looking so sleek and shiny, and they are rolling around like kittens they feel so fresh and happy. My cats are still young (all ages 4 and under) so they were pretty well groomed to begin with. I couldn't believe how many knots and snags were hiding in their fur. The whole time I was brushing them, they were purring and rubbing all over me trying to get more. The self cleaning feature is so easy!! A click of a button and all the hair falls off. The brush itself is bigger than what I anticipated. I thought my cats would be afraid of it but once they figured out what was happening, they weren't at all. I got the original brush which I thought would probably feel good (like a good back scratch!) And I was right. They loved it." —Samantha
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
15. A watermelon cutter so you can more easily slice and dice cubes of that sweet, sweet summer melon without wasting time meticulously cutting it — and actually get to spend time at your backyard party with friends instead of stuck in the kitchen doing prepwork! Pretty much the next best thing to Molly Weasley's enchanted cutlery.
Plus you won't have to deal with a giant carving knife, or shell out extra bucks for the pre-cut stuff from the grocery store. Just cut the melon in half, and run the nifty gadget across the flesh — then drop the chunks right into a bowl or storage container! It also comes with a melon baller for scooping leftover melon.
Promising reviews: "This tool is so handy!! I hate cutting watermelon, and this is so fast and easy to use and easy to wash. I cut a watermelon in less than five minutes. It cuts yellow watermelon, too!!! The included baller is great for the small leftover hard-to-reach places." —Andrea Draine
Get it from Amazon for $12.37.
16. Scrubbing Bubbles stick-on gels to freshen and prevent buildup in your toilet with every flush, so you can go longer between scrubs — without compromising on your clean. That's some serious time saved on your cleaning to-do list! Even Moaning Myrtle wouldn't have anything bad to say about these nifty things.
Each gel stamp lasts for about 12 days (depending on how often you flush), each refill has six gel stamp uses, and each box has two refills. So one box will keep your toilet clean for at least 144 days.
Promising review: "I live in a two-story house with three men, so needless to say, our downstairs toilet becomes quite a mess no less than three days after I clean it. But with this product, it keeps the bathroom smelling fresh, the toilet looking clean, and me feeling less grossed out about cleaning the toilet at the end of the week! I highly recommend this product for anyone with a house full of guys, or just someone who hates cleaning the toilet as much as I do. You could easily not scrub your bowl for two weeks and not have to worry about stuck-on grossness." —Vanessa
Get two packs of 12 stamps each from Amazon for $19.64.
17. A pair of bag-carrying handles if making trip...after trip...after trip...carrying the groceries home is just not working for you. Want to carry ALL the bags at once (without hurting your hands)? These'll do the magic trick.
Promising review: "My sole complaint about this is that it didn’t exist 20 years ago, because it could have saved me so much aggravation over the years! I am 100% one of those people who would rather dislocate both my arms and have them fall off halfway between my car and front door than make two trips with grocery or shopping bags. Many times I have had thin plastic bag handles sawing through my hands. This could solve one of the most perplexing mysteries of California, too: why there are shopping carts literally everywhere in grocery parking lots EXCEPT the cart returns. People, buy one of these and you can carry all your bags to your car! Also, the trick of twisting them all closed inside your vehicle and not slinging your groceries from side to side when you drive home... brilliant. Buy this amazing hunk of plastic without delay!" —E. Rose
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $13.95.
18. A picture-hanging tool that'll make every step of the process easier — and way faster. Just line it up with your anchor points, make sure your spot on the wall is level (we don't want the portraits to complain!), then use the points on the back to mark your spot. You ~nailed~ it!
Just align the tool with the anchor points of whatever you're hanging, use the level to ensure it's straight, then press agains the wall to mark where you'll need to nail. You're set!
Promising review: "I bought this as a Christmas gift for my father. He takes his family picture hanging as seriously as the Louvre takes Picasso hanging. He tested it out as soon as he opened it and he could not have been happier with the results. I think I just shaved 20 minutes off of his average picture-hanging time." —JC
Get it from Amazon for $14.98.
19. A single-handed tape dispenser to make wrapping gifts, sealing envelopes, etc. way, way speedier — and to help keep those wrapping jobs TIGHT. Just pull the lever to cut the tape!
Am I the only one who ends up with a weirdly baggy gift?
Promising review: "Fantastic device for the price. We love that it uses normal rolls of Scotch tape nothing special to buy. It does what it supposed to do. Saves so much time and less frustration while wrapping gifts or packages" —Ben
Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in three colors).
20. A SockDock, aka a useful tool you can clip dirty socks to (in pairs!), toss the *whole thing* in the washer and dryer, and remove together so NO SOCK from your favorite Snitch-embroidered pair gets lost, and you don't have to spend time pairing them together. Aaaaaand you're not stuck searching for a matched pair when you're already running late in the morning.
Promising review: "I have a family of five, and we go through a lot of laundry. One thing that is extremely frustrating is the time I have to take each Sunday to sort and match socks. Since getting the sock dock, this activity is no longer necessary and all the socks are matched as soon as the laundry is dry. My small children love putting their socks in it each evening and I love all the time it saves. I need more things like the sock dock in my life!" —Leslie D.
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in five colors).
21. A set of bed bands that will keep your fitted sheets neatly tucked under your mattress, so you'll sleep more comfortably *and* be able to make your bed wayyyy faster in the morning, instead of having to retuck daily. And making your bed is really the best way to start a productive day.
Promising review: "What else can I say. It saves me at least 15 minutes of fixing the sheets on two beds in my house at least two times a day. Not to mention during those sleepless nights. Such an easy invention but definitely worth it!" —Kate B
Get a set of four from Amazon for $13.99 (available in three colors and two sizes).
22. A 🙌 no-scrub, no-wipe 🙌 Wet & Forget cleaner so you can keep your shower clean and mildew-free by spraying just *once a week* instead of having to spend hours carefully scouring all your grout. Check "deep clean shower" off your to-do list, and move right on to the NEXT cleaning item.
Best invention ever? Possibly.
Promising review: "This stuff really works! We have a really lovely shower with white subway tile and white grout. I would spend a couple of hours cleaning the grout every few months and it would only stay clean for a week or so. We were considering renovating our entire bathroom because of this issue. I don’t have time to waste cleaning grout. The packaging says that if you have a particularly dirty shower you might have to complete a few applications in the first week. After the second use my shower looked cleaner than it normally looks after I’ve spent hours in there with the grout brush. I love my white shower again! Now we aren’t going to renovate the bathroom so this product just saved me thousands of dollars and soooo much time!!!" —Danae
Get it from Amazon for $18.81 (available in two scents).
23. A handy dandy car seat buckle release tool (that was featured on Shark Tank!) so you can easily unlatch your kid's car seat buckle with a little extra leverage (and a lot less thumb pain) — no alohamora charm needed. If you have long nails you're tired of breaking, have arthritis or limited hand strength, or have an older sibling helper, this product is for you.
Promising review: "My son is 5-years-old and while he does amazing getting himself in the car and strapped into his car seat he struggles with getting out! He tries so hard to push the crotch strap buckle in but just can’t do it! I stumbled upon the unbuckle me on one of my late-night Amazon scrolls and remembered ads I had seen before! After a couple of practice tries together, my son can independently get himself in and out of his car seat! He loves that he can do it alone and I love the time it saves me! Will make Kindergarten drop off go so much faster/smoother! Thank you!" —Ali
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in four colors).
UnbuckleMe is a woman-owned small business run by Becca Davison and her mother Barbara Heilman, an occupational therapist and grandmother of four.
24. A wad preventer, because balled-up sheets that NEVER seem to actually get dry?? Not on my watch! Who has the time?! This genius invention will keep the corners from getting bunched up to increase your tumble and decrease your dry time (by *75%*).
Just tuck the corners of your flat or fitted sheet into the holes to prevent tangling and twisting aaaand (according to the manufacturer...and backed up by reviewers) improve dry time by a whole lot.
Promising review: "I don’t know what kind of magic makes these things work, and I don’t care as long as it keeps my sheets from tangling up in the washer and dryer. This saves me so much time in the laundry room. I have king-size sheets that always end up in a twisted cocoon of wetness in both my front-load washer and my dryer. Before, I always had to stop the dryer and untangle everything, now I just toss them in with no worries. I admit when I first purchased it I expected it wouldn’t work, but was willing to try if there was a slim chance it might. After washing and drying three separate loads of sheets with Wad-Free, I purchased two more sets for my parents. Friends and family are definitely getting this for the holidays come December." —ZombieQT
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
Wad-Free is a small biz, and their products are made in the USA.
25. Or for nonsheet loads, a set of extra large wool dryer balls that'll ensure your laundry dries quicker and gets softer than ever — *25%* faster. Those towels that take FOR-E-VER (The Sandlot voice) to dry? No more.
Promising review: "I was excited but skeptical about this product but I just used them for four loads of laundry and they are awesome! I would normally have used about 20 dryer sheets but I just used the dryer balls instead. My clothing, towels and sheets came out of the dryer wrinkle free, soft and no static cling. I am buying the lavender essential oil to try. I used to spend quite a bit of money on fabric softeners and fragrance boosters. I am thrilled not to have to add a bunch of chemicals. The scent is lovely and clean even without adding the oil. Best purchase of the year." —mskrippers
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in four colors).
Woolzies is a small business, and these dryer balls are made in New Zealand from 100% wool, and they're hypoallergenic and safe for people with wool allergies! For an extra boost of scent, you can add your favorite essential oil to the balls too!
26. A waterproof, smudge-resistant eyeliner stamp with two sides: a triangular stamp on one end and a felt-tip eyeliner on the other to create the perfect winged liner look in lit'rally one second. No drawing, seeing if your wings match, redrawing, cleaning up, redrawing AGAIN, and then having very sore eyelids.
Sorry, you'll have to come up with another excuse as to why you're late.
Promising review: "I'm generally pretty good at applying eyeliner, but I struggle with getting both eyes to match perfectly. This stamp takes all the stress out of doing my makeup and saves me so much time. I love it!" —Kirstie Conely
Promising review: "I was SO SKEPTICAL that this would actually work. My jaw might have even dropped upon discovering how easy it was. A perfect wing? With minimal effort? Sold. Plus the fact that it held up throughout the day without much flaking or fading. Absolutely will be keeping this stocked in my beauty bag. Shockingly easy." —AV
Get a two-pack from Amazon (one for your left eye, one for your right) for $12.99 (available in three sizes).
27. Or a two-in-one Kiss eyeliner that's actually *also* eyelash glue, so you can get out the door in way less time — just line with the easy-to-draw felt tip, let the glue get tacky, and stick those falsies on!
If you're looking for falsies, people *love* (I'm sure you've seen them on TikTok) the Ardell wispies — you can get them from Amazon for $9.99. Some people cut them apart for that ~individual~ look.
Promising review: "I am super impressed with this glue! because up until a week ago, I had never worn falsies before in my life and I was struggling really bad with getting them to line up in the proper place with placing glue on the lash strip, but with this, it made it super easy!!! I was able to pop that lash on so easy and it stayed right in place until I took it off! There also wasn't a long wait for the glue to get tacky enough to put the lash on, which I really liked." —angie r.
Get it from Amazon for $8.18.
28. Two pairs of "self-tying" shoelaces so you can head out the door for a quick jog or grocery run *truly* quickly (and off just as quickly when you get back home) — just slip them through the loops of any lace-up shoe and slip 'em on your feet.
Reviewers note they're also great for people with limited mobility AND for putting sneakers on quickly during triathlons — every second counts!
Promising review: "I'm a handyman going in and out of homes all day where I have to remove my shoes. These have never failed me and they outlive every pair of shoes I've ever used them with. My hiking shoes slip off and right back on so I can keep moving without stopping to tie them. A great investment for anyone who is constantly removing their shoes, since it saves so much time over a single day if you have to take off your shoes 40–50 times like I do. I love these." —Brian Classen
Get two pairs from Amazon for $15.99 (available in eight colors; one size fits all).
29. A 7-in-1 Instant Pot Duo for whipping up press-the-button-and-watch-the-magic-happen dishes and meals — in much less time than a slow cooker. It can slow cook, pressure cook, make rice, sauté, make yogurt, and keep food warm. No need for a magic cauldron, or any other applicance!
Promising review: "OK, I will admit to being hugely skeptical of this appliance with all the folks around me talking it up so often. I just couldn't believe it was that great. I was in the market for a rice cooker and stumbled across a blog and they used the Instant Pot for cooking rice. I was intrigued and did extensive reading on this product. I decided to give it a whirl and goodness gracious I wish I had bought one sooner! I am totally in love with this and it's become my go-to kitchen appliance. I have cooked sushi rice in 4 minutes, sautéed veggies and made soup in 20 minutes and cooked frozen chicken in 40 minutes. Each meal has been done perfectly. I will admit to being a rather sub-par cook and this has really upped my game. I have found many recipes on Pinterest and cooking blogs. I love the fact I can put in frozen meat and have dinner on the table in less than an hour. I was forever forgetting to thaw out meat for meals and this has really saved me time and money. I find we eat in more often with this appliance because I can put yummy meals on the table much faster. I cook for a family of three and the 6-quart is a great size for us although I have cooked six chicken breasts in it with no trouble. It's easy to clean and I just hand wash." —Stacie St. Germaine
Get a 6-quart Instant Pot from Amazon for $86.99 (also available in 3-quart and 8-quart sizes).
Still wondering if this is right for you? Check out our Instant Pot review for an in-depth look.
30. A Muller veggie chopper to turn your onion-cutting tears into tears of joy when you realize the whole dang thing is diced with one press of the lever. Shaving five (ok...ten) minutes off your meal prep time? You love to see it.
It comes with the chopper itself, a whopping EIGHT blades (three different size choppers, plus blades for julienning, slicing, grating, and regular and fine shredding), and a cleaning brush.
Promising review: "If you’ve been doing all your meal prep or even prepping ingredients for your family dishes by hand, prepare to have your mind blown and your life changed lol OK… Maybe it isn’t that serious, but this product really is amazing. It cuts down preparation time by half, maybe three-quarters. It’s super easy to clean and best of all I like how versatile it is because I was able to make a bunch of chopped salads for the week. The blades are pretty well hidden to prevent us from cutting our fingers and the amount of attachments are useful without being overwhelming. If you are the family cook or know someone who spends lotta time in the kitchen they will thank you for this very useful tool." —mtcinema
Get it from Amazon for $32.99.
31. A Squatty Potty for anyone who can't just SIT AROUND all day on the toilet, waiting to poop and reading the back of their shampoo bottle. You now have 20 minutes back in your day.
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. I run on the constipated side, and let me tell you: I...LOVE my Squatty Potty.
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 ($48.48) and a ~ghost~ clear acrylic one ($79.99) — that's the one I have!
32. A Revlon one-step drying brush (now with an upgraded motor) reviewers swear by for cutting their dry time down to as little as five minutes — talk about a magic wand! It has a unique oval-shaped barrel so you can get super close to your scalp for smooth hair and majorly boosted volume at the roots, without having to juggle a brush and blow-dryer.
Promising review: "I have curly hair, before purchasing this I would have to blow dry it straight with a large round brush and then follow up with my straightener to minimize frizz and my curls returning. But since buying this, it has cut my hair routine down to only 30 minutes from wet to dry/straight — instead of taking almost an hour and a half. It gives me amazing volume and looks like I just left the salon every time… My daughter is 8, she has become more independent when it comes to fixing her hair and getting ready since we bought this as well. It’s super easy for her to use and style her hair for school every morning, and QUICK… Saving us time getting ready everyday has been the best thing about this product so far. I plan on ordering the smaller barrel one for my little girls who have short hair. Highly recommend this product!!!!!" —Elizabeth Brock
Get it from Amazon for $39.87.
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.
33. A quick-drying top coat so you stop sitting around, just...waiting for your polish to dry. And no more saying "oh sheet!" when you see the indents pressed into your fresh manicure when you wake up in the morning — this baby'll have your polish fully set looooong before you go to bed. (Like, in a few minutes after applying, max!)
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 topcoat; 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 $8.35.
34. A Jergens in-shower lotion designed to be used on wet skin so you can get in, get out, and get on with your day without having to towel off first and then apply your moisturizer. Now this is what I'd call a magic potion.
It blends with the water on your skin and dries quickly so you don't have to wait around before getting dressed.
Promising review: "Whoever thought of this is genius it saves so much time. Just use in the shower and get dressed — done!" —Tina Marie
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 $9.49.
35. A set of three scrubbing attachments you simply add to any power drill to make cleaning your tub, floor, appliances, or even the wheels of your car sooooo fast and easy.
If you don't *already* have a drill, you can also get a cordless drill set with brushes just like the above and drill bits from Amazon for $34.95.
Promising review: "I bought this brush a long time ago and it sat unused. Last week, I finally pulled it out to clean the floor of a very dirty fiberglass bathtub. What a great little tool! A job that easily would have taken me a half hour with a regular brush and Comet, took about five minutes and with no smelly harsh chemicals. I am really kicking myself for not trying it months ago. Now, I'm planning to buy one for each of my kids for Christmas." —xxxxx111000
Get it from Amazon for $18.95+ (available in six colors).
Drill Brush is a small business based in New York. It was started in 2007 by a former electrician with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome who needed a way to clean without causing him harm.
36. A set of surprisingly inexpensive drawer organizers so you can keep your bras, socks, scarves, and well.... ~drawers~ in order. No more digging through and messing everything up when you're already running late — you'll be able to identify the thing you're looking for at a quick glance.
They're made from a mold-proof fabric, too, so that's cool. And *bonus*: they collapse to store flat when not in use. You get four bins: a six-cell (for scarves, hankies, and ties), an eight-cell (great for undies), a seven-cell (designed for bras), and a 24-cell (great for socks)
Promising review: "I LOVE LOVE LOVE these organizers!! I almost did not purchase them due to the reviews saying that larger than a C-cup would not fit into the bra organizer. At just $15 for four organizers I took my chances and ordered two sets of four. I figured, worst case scenario I would have to cut the dividers out of the bra organizers. I wear a 32DD and the bras fit beautifully in the organizers. I am so glad I took the chance and did not listen to the reviews. I would have missed out on the best cheapest organizers I have ever found. I ordered another set for tank tops and other extras I did not think of before. I will also order my boyfriend the brown ones for his drawers. Great product for a great price!" —Elizabeth L. Blackwell
Get the set of four from Amazon for $13.87 (available in seven colors).
37. A nifty nimbus magnetic key-holder, because the keys-phone-wallet pat on your way out the door only goes so far when you're not even sure where you put your keys yesterday....We *love* Designated Spots for everyday essentials so we don't have to spend 20 minutes looking for our keys every single morning.
Attach it to a wall near your front door and never forget — or lose — them again!
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
Get it from Amazon for $6.48.
38. An easy-breezy pineapple corer perfect 🎶 if you like piña coladas 🎶... but not spending a fortune on pre-cut pineapple. This thing is so easy and speedy to use, it's like a tropical vacation in your kitchen.
39. An allover bib that covers way more of your tot than the old school ones, *plus* their high chair (if you so choose) so you don't have to wipe down the tray and remove stains from their clothes what seems like 85 times per day. Baby-led weaning can get pretty messy, so this is sure to save time at every mealtime.
Promising review: "I wish I found this sooner. I could have saved myself so much time, energy, and money. I spent so much time cleaning up food after meals. Food would end up EVERYWHERE! I could never really keep the high chair clean, even with using a silicone bib. And high chairs aren’t cheap (not brand new at least). When avocado got stuck in the seat buckle, I started looking for something to help me with the tedious task of meal cleanup. The first time I used this bib I had mixed feelings because my toddler pulled at the fabric that covered the tray table causing the food that was on it to fall to the floor. So, this kept my little one clean but I would have to sit there the entire time and make sure he didn’t pull or tug at the fabric so that nothing fell off the tray. Well then I got smarter and placed the fabric on the tray but under the removable tray. Then once everything is in place correctly, place the removable tray over the fabric. OMG!! This is a game changer!!! Cleanup now takes five minutes. 👍" —Pomaika’inani
Get it from Amazon for $26.99 (available in five colors).
40. A bottle of Downy wrinkle release spray you can just spritz on and magically reveal crease-free clothing when you can't bear to even wait the 90 seconds for your steamer to heat up. There are other things to be done!
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 two bottles from Amazon for $15.94.
41. A machine-washable countertop drip catcher if you're tired of spending time cleaning that splash zone behind your sink after the kids slosh water allllll over the place — or when they're washing up after dinner and seem to ricochet water off every! single! spoon!
Hustle Sew Shop is a small biz based in Saint Helens, Oregon that specializes in quality handmade goods with personalized options.
Promising review: "This product is awesome! I have four kids who take care of the dishes after dinner each night and to say they are messy would be an understatement! This little water catcher has solved the puddle that used to surround my faucet at the end of each night. Thank you!!" —cadencewilliams2
Get it from Hustle Sew Shop on Etsy for $13.50+ (available in six colors and four sizes).
42. A pillowcase designed specifically for sleeping with wet hair (or sleeping in a hair mask) with one side with a microfiber terrycloth exterior and waterproof lining so you can go to bed with freshly-washed hair without ruining your pillowcase — and so you can sleep comfortably and cross "blow-dry hair" from your endless to-do list.
AND for the other side, you can choose between cotton, polyester, or satin so you can keep your hair even healthier.
Promising review: "This company is absolutely amazing and the pillowcase is genius! First off, they have the best customer service. There was a problem with my order so I reached out to them. They responded to my email quickly and resolved the problem. Very friendly people to work with. Second, the pillowcase is hands down, the best I have ever used! I always take night showers and go to bed with wet hair. I've used a towel over my old pillowcases for years and I always wake up with a damp pillow and the towel on the bed. With this pillowcase, I don't have that problem! The microfiber side absorbs the moisture from my hair and the other side is a nice soft satin for those nights I don't go to bed with wet hair. I will never go back to a normal pillowcase again! I never write product reviews, but I just had to with this product. It was that good! Basically, BUY THIS PILLOWCASE!!!!" —Kristen Chorney
Get it from Amazon for $24.95+ (available in four colors, three fabrics, and in a king size).
Btw, DryZzz is a woman-owned small business.
43. A quick and easy breakfast sandwich maker that cooks (meat! veggies! eggs!) *and* toasts your bread element so you can actually eat a hot and satisfying brekkie without having to go out — or shelling out those extra bucks. Your sandwich will be *ready in just five minutes*, without having to break out any extra pots and pans (or even a toaster).
It'll cook eggs, veggies, meats, and toast up English muffins, biscuits, and even small bagels. It comes with a recipe book with ideas, and you can TOSS THE REMOVABLE PARTS IN THE DISHWASHER! Breakfast is ready in five!
Promising review: "Easily the best purchase I made all year. It does help to let the egg cook for two minutes or so until it’s slightly firm on top so it doesn’t sink into the bread! Comes apart to clean in two seconds flat. I get up at 3:45 a.m. for work and would have laughed at the idea of making a hot breakfast before I got this. It literally takes me five minutes and I’m out the door!" —KB
Get it from Amazon for $26.99 (available in three colors, plus a double sandwich maker).
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