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We could all use a little help every now and then. These products will do just that.
This spiffy small biz is based in Sydney, Australia. I found them while on a tireless search for a good looking market cart. I'm telling you, this is the best of the best! The fact that their darling products are also responsibly sourced and made with recycled materials is icing on the cake. Head over to Wandering Sol's website for more info on all these gorgeous goods!
Get it from Wandering Sol Co on Etsy for $175.22.
Owner Nick runs this small biz in Overland Park, Kansas. Check out the shop to find a handful of other clever life hack products.
Promising review: "These are a great addition for my teenage kids' closet. They have so many sweatshirts that used to be strewn about on the floor instead of hanging in the closet. These hangers make it easy for them to actually hang up their sweatshirts! The hangers are strong and well made." —Rebecca Scanlon
Get them from Venalli Builds on Etsy for $15+ (available in a pack of five or 10 and in four colors).
Promising review: "Our new LG washer gets a stinky smell every so often so I bought these tabs. I put one in a month on the clean tub setting and it eliminates the odor. I just made a T-chart with a permanent marker on the box for the months and add an X when I put the tab in for the month. This way I don't miss a month and my washer runs great." —akkeber
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.47.
This is intended to be filled loosely and works best with only one or two products. Zip your delicates into this and add it to the wash on the gentle cycle. Voila! Clean clothes that weren't ruined in the wash!
Promising review: "I love this product and will order more in the future." —Jeffrey C.
Get it from Tani USA for $15.
Promising review: "This is great quality, decently priced, and beautiful. I bought these for my pop-up beach picnic business and they are simply amazing. I can’t say enough good things about them. The quality is superb, they were the cherry on top of my full setup." —JJM310
Get it from Amazon for $71.99+ (available in five colors).
This even has two USB ports. Bless.
Promising review: "The swivel feature on this outlet extender is pretty cool. In addition to increasing the number of outlets (six instead of the usual two), the rotating sockets allow you to plug things into tight spaces. There are others just as good for that purpose for less, but this one is more versatile. I also love that it has a built-in surge protector and green and red lights let you know the status." —Cat Lady
Get it from Amazon for $18.93.
Promising review: "I love this stuff, it smells great and works well. We get ants in our mailbox. I spray this in there maybe once a week and it keeps them away. I also spray it around the doors and around my dog's food. He doesn't mind it and again, it smells great!" —Misty
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
This set includes two rough bristled brushes, a small one for hands, face, neck, and feet and a larger one for the rest of the body. It includes exfoliating gloves and a handle extension to brush hard-to-reach areas.
Promising review: "I have used many brushes from different brands in the past. This is definitely my favorite. I received this as a gift and I can’t say enough about it. It's perfect for the winter months. I use self tanners and I occasionally spray tan. This product is perfect for getting all the dead skin off!! Definitely a beauty recommendation!!" —Jo.DeAngelo
Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
Marley's Monsters is an eco-friendly essentials shop in Eugene Oregon. Owner Sarah Dooley has products ranging from reusable "paper" towels to coffee filters to bowl covers...and that's just a handful of the kitchen products! There are also finds for bath and body, baby, and the home.
Promising review: "I LOVE this sponge. I love that it's reusable and it does a better job of cleaning pots and pans than a disposable sponge." —Kristina Babinski
Get it from Marley's Monsters on Etsy for $12+ (available in four colors).
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 $21.99 (available in 28 scents).
Promising review: "This seems to work really well in our dishwasher. The dishwasher was starting to leave a white film on everything and smell bad. I started using this along with the maximum or ultimate (I can't remember which right now, and I'm too lazy to go check) all-in-one Finish detergent pods, and it's been working great and getting the dishes clean. Also, we have well water." —Carole
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
Promising review: "Gross yet effective. We live in the country with animals so we have lots of flies. I did not want to hang a fly trap but caved when I saw this. I feel it’s not as noticeable as others and is easy to hide and works very well. Easy to hang and does not leave a sticky residue when removed." —Tina
Get a pack of 12 pieces from Amazon for $8.99.
Drop It recommends 1-2 drops for each glass of white wine, 2-3 for a glass of red, and 7-9 if you're treating the whole bottle at once. Once it's in the glass, swirl lightly for 20 seconds, and you'll be g2g!
Promising review: "For many years, I have been that friend who always says 'no thanks, I can't drink wine.' Even one small small glass would give me the worst migraine. So I gave up. Several weeks ago, I happened across an ad for Drop It and thought I might as well give it a shot. I took a big risk the day it arrived and had two huge glasses of red wine that I knew would give me a massive migraine the next day. It just so happened I had a midterm that next morning too — and so the stakes were high. I woke up feeling fantastic. Since then I have repeated the experiment (to make sure it wasn't a fluke) and found that no matter how much wine I drink, as long as I use the drops, I don't have a migraine the next day. I'm so pleased to have found something that makes wine drinking possible and enjoyable again! I have nothing but great things to say about the product. It's easy to use and very discreet. I visited some friends last week and we spent a few hours at a wine bar. It was easy to add my drops. I took a small taste of the wine before adding the drops and found that it did not alter the taste at all. Thanks for a great product and a great buying experience. I will be back for more." —Mackenzie
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
Promising review: "Convenient, easy, quick way to keep the dishwasher fresh and working at peak." —Amazon Customer
Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $5.99.
Wad-Free is a small biz that was launched during the pandemic. Cyndi, the founder, learned CAD (computer-aided design) to create the pads. And 5% of profits are donated to the American Brain Tumor Association.
Promising review: "Wow!!! You wonder if things like this really work and well, I can absolutely confirm it does! First, I was impressed that the package came with two of the devices because I was only expecting one. So there was one for the fitted sheet, and the flat sheet. Finally, I tried it out and my sheets not only did NOT wad up, they came out of the dryer feeling fresher, feeling more dry, and unwrinkled! I will be buying a set of these for each of my immediate family members and close friends! What a great gift!!!" —katy
Get it from Amazon for $18.99.
I love having this tool in my home! I jumped on the 2020 plant trend fast and have filled my home with tons of botanicals (that all have different watering schedules). The meter tells you if a plant is being over-watered or under-watered right down to the root, which is very necessary for a plant parent (who used to be a plant murderer) like myself.
Promising review: "This item is great. I can check how wet my plants are down where the roots are. So no more over watering! It is very accurate. This works great!!" —Terri Carlson
Get it from Amazon for $9.97 (available in two colors).
Artist Kim Hau hand makes these stunning pieces in Denver, Colorado. There are several individual pieces available (and I want all of them, it's a bother) and the custom soap dishes are a best seller on Etsy!
Promising review: "I love this soap dish! I bought some handmade soap at a farmers market and wanted a soap dish for it. This one caught my eye because of the sensible drain, the minimalist design, and the matte black glaze." —Linda Binder
Get it from Kim Hau Ceramics on Etsy for $40 (available in four colors).
Promising review: "This is an awesome product. Despite our refrigerator’s filter, the ice in the open bin in the freezer was developing odors. This is so much better than baking soda. I can’t believe the difference. The product itself doesn’t seem to have an odor; it just neutralizes the freezer smell so that there is no smell at all. We had even purchased a new ice bin thinking the old bin was the problem. I wish I had figured out this cheaper solution first. I hope it’s still available when it’s time to replace!" —Marell
Get it from Amazon for $10.95.
Think of this as a thick foam insert you can place on the bottom of your cushions to plump them up. Your couch will feel super comfy and look brand-new.
Promising review: "We have 10-year-old $6,000 Ethan Allen sofas. This product saved us from buying a new sofa!! These absolutely restored my cushions to new! This may seem a little expensive but versus the cost of reupholstered or new, it's worth every penny." —JBlack
Get them on Amazon for $33.99+ per panel (available in four sizes; each panel fits one cushion).
This Black- and woman-owned small business based in Chicago. Check out the site for chic leashes/harnesses, sweaters, pet furniture, and more. BTW, Sir Dogwood donates a portion of their monthly sales to One Tail At A Time, a non-profit whose mission is to end pet homelessness.
Get it from Sir Dogwood for $120.
You can purchase the hardware set to attach this canopy to your home for $16.99.
Promising review: "Have had it up for over a month and it is holding up very well to sun, wind, rain, and storms. I take it down when I get enough forewarning of strong storms, but sometimes we've been out of town and it has held up quite well. We roll it up and to the side using the installation kit anchors when we get warning for strong winds. But, like I've said, we've come home after storms to small branches down in the yard, but the sail was good. It does a great job of blocking the sun and cools the house and patio quite nicely from the summer sun." —Ms. Shannon
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in five sizes and 10 colors).
Get it from Shop BuzzFeed for $24 (available in sizes XS–XL).
Promising review: "I had my doubts but I thought, what the heck, for the price I'd give them a try. I am in real estate and known as a lighting snob. The first thing I look at in a kitchen is if there is under cabinet lighting. These are so nice (it helps if you have a lip at the bottom of your cabinets). They are a true white, very bright, and I was lucky they were just the length I needed. I just ordered a set and had them shipped to my mom's as her halogen transformer which is buried in a wall, fried and I drives me nuts that the workspace on the counter is dark. I can't wait until I make the 250-mile drive to install them. I may buy more just to use at our listings!" —pauly
Get a 10' strand with 60 lights from Amazon for $21.98 (you can also get an outlet version).
Promising review: "I've been using this lotion for years and I love it! it definitely slows down the hair growth. Before I used this, when I would shave my legs, there would be stubble within 24 hours. Now when I shave it takes two days to come back! Even if it didn't work as a hair inhibitor I would use this for my daily lotion. It smells amazing and is a great moisturizer. I hope they never discontinue this product!" —Anonymous
Get it from Target for $10.99.
Promising review: "This is the second privacy screen I've purchased from Amazon. I have an area in my garden visible from the street. The screen hides all my gardening stuff (i.e. wheelbarrow, buckets, etc.). It truly looks like the real deal!!!" —soooz
Get a 94-inch x 39-inch roll from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in three sizes).
The application works on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and has apps for iOS, Android, and Android TV. It also has encrypted proxy extensions for Chrome and Firefox. Secure up to six devices!
Get it from NordVPN for $3.71+/month (available in multiple plans).
BTW, you can get 20% off all protein bar variety packs with the code "20BUZZFEED" until 7/30!
Promising review: "I have been buying No Cow bars in the store for months. I have tried several other bars and most are not diabetic-friendly or taste bad. These No Cow bars are easy on my body while tasting great. There are a wide variety of flavors (and of course there are some favorites) so you don’t have to eat the same flavor every day. This is a great product. When I started buying here on Amazon, I learned how few flavors are stocked in stores. The sampler pack was eye-opening (better said as tastebud-opening)."—AlanCham
Get it from Amazon for $27.99 (for a pack of 12, available in 16 flavors)
Promising review: "LOVE these! I’ve always struggled to find some that actually stay up on my thighs. Every other pair I’ve gotten from other companies roll right down! I've ordered three more pairs already!!" —Taylor W.
Get them from Kix'ies for $28 (available in sizes A–D which the manufacturer says are suitable for those 90 to 260 pounds).
Check out my colleague's Balm Dotcom review for more info! (#1)
Promising review: "Honestly, I was skeptical but bought this product because I’m obsessed with figs. I love it; it really melts all the crustiness away and leave you with soft lips." —Mercedes
Get it from Glossier for $12 (available in eight colors).
Promising review: "These are a dream come true. So many of these other lazy Susans are just lazy. This one takes it up 10 notches. It's the valedictorian of Susans. It needs to change it's name because all the other Susans are the meme Susans. This one spins with ease, is so simple to clean, looks great, AND has removable sections. WHAT. Those other ones just don't have that forward thinking. I've bought these for home - my spices, my snacks, my make up. I even bought these for my work and blew people's mind. They had no idea that we could save so much space in our cabinets. They loved them. Then confessed their love to me. Awkwardly but I'll take it. And I'll take more of these. Thank you for changing my life for the better. Never leave me." —Jg
Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in four styles).
Promising review: "This is a very strong paper towel holder and it's easy to install. It's a good value because it comes with two. I have one in the kitchen and the other in my baby's room. It's very handy when I need to change diaper, wipe my hands, or clean up a mess. I definitely recommend it!" —Yolandacil
Get them from Amazon for $12.98.
FYI, each piece has straps to make sure they don't slip around when you sit.
Promising review: "I have never been so excited about a slipcover. Total transformation of our couch and love seat. I was worried about it not working on our leather couch, but it stays on really well due to the straps and the separate cushion covers. LOVE." —Brian/Liz
Get it from Amazon for $35.26+ (available in two sizes and eight colors).
Each month you'll receive an educator-curated box that includes a brand-new book by an author of color, up to five quality products from Black-owned businesses, and a minimum of five discussion questions that'll help bring thoughtful dialogue into your home.
Promising review: "Someone gifted me a Black Lit box and I LOVED it! It was well packaged and everything included was great quality. I’m so looking forward to using everything in my box! Also, the box was identity-affirming, and served as a gentle reminder to celebrate myself and other women of color in my village. I would highly recommend this box as a gift to yourself or a special person in your life!" —Paris B.
Get it from Cratejoy for $32.50/month.
Promising review: "Wow, just wow. Surfing with this has made a huge difference!!! I use this on my 2014 Moomba Mobius LSV. I now fill both the rear bags even to 900 lbs. each on both sides and this thing throws a clean long wave to whichever side it's not mounted to. I don't have to list the boat anymore, making it much easier to drive and so much faster to switch riders from different sides. It looks the exact same as the picture shows, and it floats. I've never had it fall off during surfing and even forgot to remove it once and came up to speed 20+ mph before I realized it was still on and it never came loose. It floats so if you accidentally drop it while mounting it you don't have to worry about it sinking to the bottom of the lake. I wish I had bought this long ago!" —Joel
Get it from Amazon for $249.
Promising review: "This is an excellent device that makes your house keyless and safe. My only negative comment is that it is a surface mounted device that would be EASY to remove and walk away with it. I added an escutcheon that surrounds the keypad that makes it a big deal to remove. Now we have a keyless, safe house." —wood-pro
Get it from Amazon for $59.99.
This includes everything you need to secure the window and it takes about 15 minutes to set up. All you'll need is a drill/driver, crescent wrench, and a pencil.
Promising review: "Our dogs love it! Our old fence had gaps for them to see who was I the driveway, but with the new one, no gaps. The doggie windows allow them to see who is pulling up again! Each one took about 10–15 minutes to install. We just used the black ring to trace the inner circle, cut with a jigsaw, marked the holes for the bolts and pre-drill, and used a 10-mm wrench to tighten, not too tight to crack ring or globe plastic. Now they can see us again!" —Summers
Get it from Amazon for $28.98.
This even features stores and companies — like Walmart, GrubHub, and Nike — that will give you a percentage back from what you spend, specifically so you can invest it.
Promising review: "For those new to investing, Acorns is a great app. Just answer a few questions about how you want your portfolio to look — then the app does the hard work for you, and you'll get to watch your money grow over time! You can turn on a feature called 'round up,' which allows you to round all your purchase amounts up to the nearest dollar. Then, the difference is invested for you." —kats469b4463f
Get the app from Acorns for $3/month.
To learn more, be sure to check out "Just 9 Glossier Products We Really Love."
Promising review: "I've been searching for the longest time for a sunscreen that doesn't feel greasy, make me oily, or cause me to break out. I was hesitant to purchase this because of the higher price point and small size, but it is totally worth it. This is the only sunscreen I've tried that feels nice on my skin! I use it daily and haven't experienced any breakouts or sunburn." —Mckenna
Get it from Glossier for $25.
Promising review: "I love this chair!!! It’s comfortable and easy to assemble. It's bigger than I thought, so super roomy! Looks so good on my patio! It was worth waiting for, as it has been out of stock for a while! It's my new patio throne!" —Princess
Get it from Target for $375 (available in two colors).
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