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1. A nifty sign many a friendly dog owner is sure to see the appeal of. Sure, your lab loves everyone. That doesn't mean they won't sound the alarms whenever someone dares to enter your home.
This family-owned small business is run by Calvin and Megan LaBelle in Holt, Michigan.
Promising review: "The sign turned out great. I could not be any happier. Thank you!" —Shirlee Macauley
Get it from MalWorksCreations on Etsy for $35+ (available in two hanging styles and three materials).
2. A pack of Downy fabric spray — if you find yourself getting worry wrinkles over keeping your linen wardrobe pressed, this spray can *finally* rid your caftans and pants of those stubborn crinkles and creases.
"I hate wrinkles *and* am lazy — two at-odds conditions. This stuff has been a staple in my life since approximately ninth grade (thanks to my mama). As a former Catholic school uniform wearer, I have discovered that this stuff was VITAL to freshening up wrinkly dress shirts that spent the after-school hours stuffed in a gym bag. The scent is light and fresh and its wrinkle-releasing powers are nearly instant. It definitely works better on some fabrics than others (great on cotton, less great on some synthetics), but it'll improve the look of most without dealing with an iron or steamer." —Danielle Healy, BuzzFeed
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $15.94.
3. A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel for feet that feel positively caked in callouses. Get a bottle of this for your aching feet and watch them get so smooth, babies will be jealous.
To use: presoak your feet, apply the gel, let sit for five to 10 minutes, and rinse. It's recommended to use a foot file afterwards to make sure no residue or dead skin is left behind.
Promising review: "I have the driest heels and this is the ONLY product that has ever worked. Before I used this my heels had some pretty deep cracks and now they're almost baby soft again. BUT please follow the directions...left it on my super-dry thick-callused heels for only three minutes and the callouses were literally melting off! Wonderful product! So glad I don't have to go soak my feet in those tubs at the nail salon anymore." —Key2Del
Get it from Amazon for $13.87.
4. A plant-powered vitamin C serum with a *delicious* amount of 5-star ratings (over 62,600 5-star ratings if you really wanna know). This is a satisfying solution that's gonna help with dark circles, sun spots, redness, and breakouts.
Want to learn more? Be sure to read our TruSkin Vitamin C Serum deep dive for more info!
Promising review: "This stuff is amazing! I am 39 and have dark spots in my face from sun damage and some scarring from cystic acne. Holy cow, this has lightened my dark spots by at least 75%. Honestly a miracle. And for the price! Other brands are four times the price. Try this out for sure. Stick to it and give it some time. I saw an amazing difference, so so happy with it. Also, some of the best customer service I’ve ever had." —Ashley F.
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes).
5. A nose butter that'll soothe your dog's schnoz if it gets dry or cracked when allergy season ~springs~ up on us.
Promising review: "I received this item yesterday, so I have been using it three times a day for two days. My poor, beautiful English mastiff has had a horrible nose for so long. I have talked to the vet and researched on forums, but had yet to find a solution that actually worked. My husband was skeptical when I stumbled across this product but said to try it. I am amazed and recommend this to anyone who has a pup in need. Two days and my puppy's nose is almost as good as new! This stuff is a miracle-worker! I have attached a photo of the before and after so you can see the results too (pictured above). A huge thank you from my pup and myself!" —Bleeding Rose
Get it from Amazon for $7.68+ (available in several packaging styles based on breed).
6. An herbal facial spray (with aloe and rosewater) can set your makeup or simply give your tired face a healthy dew.
This includes one four fluid ounce bottle and one two fluid ounces (AKA travel-sized).
Promising review: "The redness on my cheeks has gone way down and I have a much more even complexion after just four days. I've been lightly spraying this on my face after cleansing with the Mario Badescu Rice Milk Carnation Cleanser and again first thing upon waking. It smells very nice and magically fixes skin problems — even my acne has cleared up! I'm very impressed." —Terryoke
Get it from Amazon for $7.
7. A coffee-scented candle that has personally given me a serotonin boost I didn't even know I needed. The faint coffee smell reminds me of being at the airport and mornings in the break room at work. Whether you're wanderlusting and dreaming of your next trip or simply dreaming of a trip back to the office, this candle is here to take you there tout de suite!
I am so happy I found this candle! I was originally hesitant because, as much as I love coffee, I've always found coffee scented candles to be overly strong and smell like chemicals. This is what I've always wanted in a coffee candle! The smell is faint, like someone brewing coffee in another room, and it's totally intoxicating without being distracting.
Get it from Broken Top Brands for $15+ (available in two sizes).
8. An air fryer (from the makers of the INSTANT POT!!) so you can avoid cooking with hot oil and still make all your favorite fried foods. This even has a rotisserie feature so you can cook an ENTIRE chicken in one go!
Promising reviews: "This is the best thing I’ve ever bought. Easy to use and clean." —Dean Cuba
"I'd been contemplating buying an air fryer for quite some time, but it wasn't until I found myself cooking every night with my family due to COVID-19 that I finally decided it was the right time to get one. Friends of mine were raving about their new Instant Vortex Plus 6-in-1 Air Fryer, so after reading similar feedback on Amazon, I decided it looked like a winner. And it happens to be made by the same company that makes the crowd-favorite Instant Pot. I figured I would be using this appliance primarily as air air fryer, but as an added bonus, it can also roast, broil, bake, re-heat, and dehydrate food.
I've had this air fryer for about three weeks now, and I can honestly say it's become the hero of my kitchen. It preheats quickly, it's large enough to a good amount of food at once, it's easy to clean, and it makes food taste crispy on the outside and moist on the inside without any oil. I've been using my air fryer to make vegetables just about every night and it makes them taste so good. If you're cooking for kids, picky eaters, or you just don't get so excited about eating vegetables, the air fryer could be perfect for you. If you like chicken, the air fryer might change your life, and I don't mean that to be dramatic. The air fryer produces restaurant-quality chicken that tastes absurdly decadent, except there's no oil involved in the cooking — just air. We also tried making sesame chicken in the air fryer using boneless skinless chicken thighs. The sesame chicken tasted almost identical to my favorite Chinese takeout, and it had nothing to do with my cooking skills. Thanks to the air fryer, the chicken gets so crispy. I couldn't believe I made this at home!!" —Hannah Loewentheil, BuzzFeed
Get it from Amazon for $139.
9. A pack of five bikini line sheet masks with honey extract, niacinamide, and rose extract soaked into a biocellulose sheet to soothe frustrated bikini lines *and* prevent ingrown hairs. These sheets will put an end to those post-shaving bumps and splotches around your nether regions.
This Black-owned business creates razors that are made to order and will ship 8 to 10 weeks after your order is placed. You can also find an assortment of luxury skincare products made for everyday use. Oui the People was launched in 2015 by Karen Young, and you can read more about their story here.
Get them from Oui the People for $38.
10. A gluten- and cruelty-free lengthening mascara with so many positive reviews you best hit "add to cart" this instant. Seriously, this stuff makes lashes so long, everybody is buying it up. Blink and you'll miss it.
Promising review: "Holy grail mascara! I've used this mascara for about three years now and it still tops any other mascara I've tried. It will transfer if you apply it to your lower lashes, so I use a different mascara for my bottom lashes, which I don't mind at all. I always get asked if I'm wearing falsies! It's a mascara that stays wet longer, so I always apply one coat, let it get tacky, then apply a second coat for best results." —Joseph Gonzalez
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
11. A travel Poo-Pourri that's small, subtle, and ready to save you from feeling down in the ~dumps~ when you really need to use a public toilet and know there's a line of people outside who are trying not to think about why you're taking so long.
Promising review: "I think this is the most adorable thing ever. I bought it so I could keep it in my purse, but once I started working in an office, I decided to tuck it into my desk drawer. It's discreet, and when I need to go to the restroom, I can bring it along without anyone noticing. Now I don't need to use obnoxious chemicals to mask the smells. One of the women in my office has a sensitivity to chemical perfumes, so I'm sure she'd appreciate that I'm not contributing to her suffering." —brinnet
Get it from Amazon for $7.79.
12. A tie-on travel pillow that'll keep you snug as a bug in a rug (which is much snugglier than the typical economy passenger) on your next red eye.
Owner Jennifer Klekas has stocked this shop with luxurious travel and lounge blankets, organic sachets, and this TBH irresponsibly lovely travel pillow.
Promising review: "OK just have to say – wow! This is a really amazing product. I have always had this problem with my head kind of snapping forward when I fall asleep on a plane. Problem solved! This does not look stupid like the neck pillows you see in the airport. A person on my row was asking about it after I slept well from NYC to Miami. Great product. Well made and very comfortable. Highly recommended. If you or someone you know travels, this is a sure winner!" —Michael Fortenberry
Get it from 40 Winks Travel on Etsy for $35.
13. An under-the-sink water filtration system so you can grab a glass and drink straight from the sink, knowing it's already filtered perfection.
It has a two-step filter that removes 99.99% of contaminants, and it comes with direct connect hoses to hook right up to the standard 3/8" valves in US kitchen sinks. It's designed to be installed in under three minutes.
Promising review: "We have town water and it seems they are putting more and more chlorine in it every year. We should be getting used to it and tasting it less and less, not more! The refrigerator filters are super expensive and weren't cutting it. Every time I put a glass to my mouth it smelled like a swimming pool. I searched the internet and decided to give this a try due to the positive reviews and affordability. Wow! Easy install (I'm an avid DIYer). And the taste! The chorine taste is just gone! No more overpriced fridge filters for us. I love that the filter replacement procedure is basically the same as a fridge. Just twist and remove. We love it so much I teed off the fridge line and put a dispenser at our sink as well. The flow on this thing is just amazing! And the water tastes great! Don't waste your money on the expensive, complicated ones. My parents have a three-chambered, name-brand filter at their house. It was expensive, the replacement filters are expensive, it is a pain in the petunias to replace the filters, and the flow rate is pathetic! But guess what! Our water from this filter tastes just as good as theirs at a fraction of the price, plus it's way more convenient, plus the flow rate is way better. I just can't say enough. Love, love it! You will too!" —BJ
Get it from Amazon for $74.99.
14. A pack of pocket scrunchies with space inside to hold spare keys, lipstick, cash, etc. If you've suffered through a lifetime of fake pockets on your pants and no pockets on your dresses...this accessory is here to upgrade the storage in your wardrobe.
Promising review: "These are so cool. Tied up in your hair you can't tell it has a pocket. I got cash, lip balm, a key, and a small knife in it and still tied my hair up fine. What more could you want? I read that the zipper isn't enough to set off a metal detector. Definitely get them in black if you're trying to be discreet. I would buy again but the quality is great I bet they will last a long time. I gave a couple away to friends. They loved them." —Amanda
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in 11 pack styles).
15. A bottle of Tend Skin Solution can clear up redness, bumps, and razor burn. This can make shaving a much smoother process.
Promising review: "This product is a lifesaver, simply amazing!! My before picture (above) is from two months ago without using Tendskin after shaving. That’s how bad my thighs used to get two to three days after shaving. I used to cry so much because EVERYTHING hurt my thighs, including my silk covers. My after picture is from July 31, 2019. As you can see it’s a tremendous difference. Although I still have scars, my shaving doesn’t bring tears to my eyes anymore. It’s helped with razor bumps, ingrown hairs, dark spots, and my sensitivity to denim." —Kim
Get it from Amazon for $21.24.
16. A cotton eye mask designed to prevent *any* light from getting in. Sleep with this on and your night owl partner is gonna be able to read well into the night without disturbing your slumber.
Promising review: "This eye mask is fantastic! I love that it's cotton, so it's very comfortable and breathable. The back strap adjusts to fit your head so it stays put when you roll around at night, and there's a soft wire in the nose piece so the mask can adjust to the shape of your nose to provide maximum blackout coverage. You can't beat the price for this eye mask – it's great quality and super comfy." —Paula
Get it from Amazon for $9.98 (available in two colors).
17. A squalane oil that'll lock in your skin's natural moisture without feeling heavy on your face. This one wild ingredient will make your skin feel softer and smoother while helping redness and irritation fade away.
Promising review: "I love this oil!. It's amazing for my skin hydration and helps balance too much of my own body oil production (I have dry spots and overly-oily spots my body likes to make)." —Biossance Customer
Get it from Biossance for $32 (available in two sizes).
18. A KitchenAid mini stand mixer necessary for anyone who knows they need some major machinery to help them eat their delicious, delicious feelings these days.
This 3.5-qt. mini mixer includes a wire whisk, flat beater, and dough hook. It is dishwasher safe and sports a powerful 10-speed slide control. Oh, and it can make five dozen cookies at once.
Get it from Amazon for $349.99 (available in 10 colors).
19. A customizable desk with dash panels to create the workstation of your dreams, whether you're a crisp and clean minimalist or (like myself) a massive maximalist.
This desk has upgraded my work from home life so drastically I can hardly remember life without it (pretty sure I've blacked out those work-from-bed days). The adjustable shelves are simple to set up and super satisfying. Plus it's dang pretty. BTW, this small biz is located in Salt Lake City, Utah!
Get it from Nine O for $330+ (available in multiple kits with a selection of customized add-ons).
20. A Korean exfoliating mitt is gonna give you the gift of dead skin sloughing right off your body. It's smooth sailing from here on out, skin!
Promising review: "Right out of the box I could tell these mitts were going to be exactly what I needed. Excellent quality and easy to use! I’ve tried them twice already and my skin is now incredibly smooth! After I scrubbed my arm, I looked at the mitt and saw it was covered with dead skin cells. I’ll be buying more of these as gifts for girlfriends (in a fun spa gift basket)!" —Danielle Gill
Get it from Amazon for $7.29.
21. A cult-favorite detangling brush so you can give your tight curly locks the upgraded, pain-free, brush they deserve!
Promising review: "I purchased this brush three weeks ago and have used it every day. I like the brush so much I ordered three more for my adult daughters. Not only is the brush gentle on my gray hair, but it also feels like I am giving myself a head massage. Also, I appreciate the wide hand base design. I have rheumatoid arthritis and it is not always easy to grip an ordinary hairbrush. Plus, the brush is easy to clean. It truly glides through my wet hair." —ANS
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in five colors).
22. A roll-up blanket with a nifty handle that'll make carrying it on picnics, camping trips, and airplanes a breeze.
This blanket is soft enough to snuggle in, but it's also really useful as a picnic or beach blanket!
Promising review: "I love it so much! This is perfect for park, beach, or anywhere! It's really soft and easy to wrap back up. 🙌🏼 A must-have!" —Melanie Smith whatdoesnotexist
Get it from Amazon for $38.95+ (available in two colors).
23. A nail biting polish so you can finally break this frustrating habit. Once you see how healed your fingers look after using this you can proudly shout "Nailed it!" And you should.
Promising review: "This really helps!!! I've been biting my nails to the nub for 24 years. I have nails now and I don't bite anymore; that's all I wanted. This product made that happen. It taste SO bad, I never realized how much I subconsciously put my hands in my mouth until I used this. However, I figured I should warn you/give you guys a heads up, be prepared to taste this on ANY AND ALL foods you have to eat with your hands. To me, that was a small sacrifice I was DEFINITELY willing to make to get my nails to this point. I don't even need to use it anymore because now I'm more aware of my nails. All in all, I HIGHLY recommend this product." —Kelsey Walton
Get it from Amazon for $15.50.
24. A powder polish for giving your kitchenware a well deserved scrub after you watch Beauty and the Beast with your kid and start feeling guilty about the condition of your own flatware friends.
25. A set of six pantry organizers so you can keep snacks on hand, keep your fridge looking crisp, and also prevent any spills or drips from making a mess. Cool.
Promising review: "These are so helpful if your fridge is cluttered. I bought these for my mom who is an extremely cluttered person. I love her to death, but she is not an organized person. Her fridge used to look wild. There would be food piled on top of food, and small jars and containers EVERYWHERE. I bought her these to help her organize everything. Now she can see what she has and everything has a place. Thank you for making something like this to help those that are so cluttered." —MioRioZio
Get it from Amazon for $22.99.
26. A SlideAway storage bag — the attached mat is big enough for playing with juuust about every tiny toy your kids own, which means there won't be any cleanup at all! If your patience is most tested by a messy bedroom, this basket is the hack for you!
27. A tattoo aftercare salve that'll make both colored and monochrome tattoos look out of this world lovely. This soothes, protects, and enhances the look of your ink, both fresh and faded.
I use Mad Rabbit products on my own tattoos. Every product is vegan and cruelty-free (making it great on sensitive skin). I've recommended it to all my friends with tattoos. The soothing gel is lightweight and calming, the sunscreen is effective without feeling heavy, and the balm makes tattoos look gorgeous (my arm pictured above, left). I'm truly surprised by how well color pops with this stuff!
Mad Rabbit was found by college friends Oliver Zak and Selom Agbitor after seeing a gap in the market for all-natural products to heal, protect and enhance tattoos. They pitched their tattoo salve in season 12 of Shark Tank.
Promising review: "Product was awesome. It rejuvenated a 5-year-old tattoo and made it look like new again. Mad Rabbit absorbed into the skin very easily without being greasy." —Janson Ward
Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in three scents).
28. A set of shelf dividers can make stacking your folded laundry a much neater process.
29. A carpet shampoo solution for making your floors and rugs their original color without any toxic chemicals. Who knew your brown carpet was actually a WHITE carpet? Woof.
Sunny & Honey Store is a family-run small biz. Their products are made in the USA and they donate 10% of all profits to animal shelters and rescue groups.
FYI: This cleaner is only for use in carpet cleaning machines. Here's the one they are using in the review photo!
Promising review: "I never leave reviews but this I had to! I have 10-year-old carpet that I’m trying to make last as long as I can...because kids. Who wants to spend the money to replace flooring when they will just mess it up! I cleaned my son's carpet with this for the first time today and it looks and smells SOOOOO much better than it was! Other carpet cleaning products I’ve used have made the carpet smell like wet dog while cleaning and this didn’t! It smelled great the whole time! I’m hooked!!" —Megan Davis
Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in two sizes).
30. A pair of cushioned Clarks flip-flops that'll be your go-to shoe if you love showing off a pedicure but your heels need more support than sandals usually provide. Best of both worlds, right here!
Promising review: "LOVE THESE FLIP-FLOPS! I have Clarks boots and always thought they were one of the most comfortable pairs of boots I've owned. When I saw they made flip-flops I used the try before you buy feature and wasted no time buying them. They are soooo comfortable. We have tile and hardwood floors and if I'm not wearing good shoes, the pads of my feet and ankles hurt by the end of the day. These are like walking on pillows without being bulky (just good soles) and they fit my feet like a glove. Just ordered me another pair." —Bonnie Wagaman
Get it from Amazon for $22.41+ (available in sizes 5–12 and in 28 colors).
31. An ultra-thin socket cover with an attached six-plug power strip you can use if you'd prefer your furniture actually be directly against the wall, thank you very much.
Promising review: "This product is awesome! We bought one in the office to stop a nearby chair from continuously hitting the outlet plugs. It solved the problem right away. So we ordered three more to use anywhere there is bulk on the wall. It saves space, makes arranging furniture and desks easy, it's clean looking. Someone is a genius. Thanks so much!" —Jay
Get it from Amazon for $23.95+ (available in seven sizes and styles).
32. A wall-mounted blanket rack for keeping your throw blankets neatly on display when they aren't on your body.
Edge Live Creations Co. is a Shelby, Ohio-based Etsy shop handmaking stylish and functional storage solutions to tie together your home.
Promising review: "Just what I needed! The quality is good and the wood is beautiful. Shipping was fast. Would definitely order again." —Krista Hill
Get it from Edge Live Creations Co. on Etsy for $56.70+ (available in two sizes and in six colors).
33. A pair of Shark Tank no-drill curtain rod brackets — get these and all you're gonna need to set up new curtains is a hammer and abooout 30 seconds of your precious time. Deal.
Kwik-Hang is a small biz launched in 2013 by Tom Burr who, despite working in the jewelry industry, recognized the need for a quick and easy way to hang curtains. After his health began to fail he passed the business on to his son Derek, who presented the invention to the Sharks on Shark Tank. Everything is made in the USA and the business is still family run!
If you've got an extra-long rod in mind (over 60"), they have center support brackets, too! These brackets only work on windows with at least a 1/2-inch thick wooden trim.
Promising review: "I was very please with the results and simple installation. It literally took five seconds total to install on each side! Where have these been all of my life 😂" —Kwik-Hang Customer
Get a pair from Kwik-Hang for $11.99+ (available in two sizes and in five finishes).
34. An odor-neutralizing candle that'll rid your apartment of the smells your fur child leaves behind.
I'm in a small apartment with multiple litter boxes and two particularly well-fed cats. These candles were recommended to me by a coworker when I brought up the stress of keeping my place smelling fresh. I get each new sent every season, because they are the only thing I need to keep my home from smelling like pets. I firmly believe they are the best odor control around.
Promising review: "I have multiple dogs in the house and am always concerned that it smells like that to visitors even cleaning everyday. I have use other candles and melts that add a pleasant smell to the underlying odor, but these candles do better. I have been able to leave the house for hours and when I first open the door, on my return, I don't smell dog. We recently had a house full of people (many of them pet parents) over for Christmas dinner and it was actually commented 'Your house smells really nice. How do you keep the dog smell out?' I laughed and told them I was just wondering if the candles were working. I guess I got the BEST answer." —LLL Texas
Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (available in 37 scents).
35. A pack of four anti-snoring clips can help you (and your darling dearest) if your snoring is preventing everyone from falling asleep.
I love this product so much I am willing to share a photo of it shoved up my nose just to show one off! I tried so many snoring solutions (I'm an actual monster, you do NOT want to hear me sleep) with no luck. I couldn't fall asleep with mouth guards and the different sprays I tried just seemed like snake oil. I used nose strips for a while, but they would fall off at night and didn't do much. These clips WORK! The magnets keep it secure in my nose and it's a cinch to fall asleep, the clips are that comfortable. Plus it looks less dweebie than basically any other physical product I've tried. And snoring? That's a thing of the past.
Promising review: "I purchased these for a trip where I was going to share accommodations. I didn’t want to be uncomfortable so I read the reviews and these sounded like a good deal — and they were. They were easy to pack and they worked. The best thing of all, I could sleep with it on and I didn’t disturb others with snores! This offers simple, comfortable snore prevention." —Elisabeth Mattimoe
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
36. And finally, a Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaning stamp to polish your toilet without you ever having to touch a dirty toilet brush. With each flush, the stamp releases the cleaning gel, which foams and cleans your toilet.
Promising review: "I was sooo skeptical and confused about how they’d work but the gel solidifies and with every flush, suds wash through with the water and it really makes a fresh difference. Also the scent is light but really nice and fresh! I recommend these 100%! They’re super interesting but they do the job." —Janet
Get six stamps from Amazon for $4.37.
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