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1. 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).
2. A set of six pantry organizers for keeping snacks on hand, keeping your fridge looking crisp, and also preventing 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.
3. A versatile bag clip to treat your Gucci dupe with the love and respect it deserves — it's hard work looking that pretty!
Promising review: "I have a very heavy, large purse that is a bottomless pit. One time I put my purse on the back of my chair at a cafe and the whole chair flipped over, that is how heavy my bag is. I was looking for something so I could hook my purse on things so it wasn’t sitting on the floor and was more accessible. I love this little gadget. I have used it on everything from bathroom stalls to tables to grocery carts. This thing really grips. All of my girlfriends love it and have gotten it for themselves." —Jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in seven colors).
4. A drinking fountain faucet attachment that'll be loved by anyone who wants a sip of water without dirtying a whole cup and thus, washing a whole cup.
This design only fits standard sized faucets but you can still use this even if it doesn't fit, just be sure to grab an adapter along with it.
Promising review: "I have Parkinson's and find it difficult to handle a water glass while taking my daily pills. This little water fountain is perfect for me! It was shipped quickly and was super easy to install with no tools. The knob is easy to slide in and out to change from faucet to fountain. The water comes up high enough that I do not have to bend too far over to drink from it. It is not in the way when I wash my hands. I really am glad that I spotted this gadget." —Texas Grandma
Get it from Amazon for $19.98.
5. A window-installed pet door so your pet can easily get in and out of the house, even if you have a rental. No more destroying doors to make tinier doors!
Promising review: "I love this! We didn’t have a good place to make a hole in the wall to our backyard but we do have low windows next to our fireplace, so it was a match to get this window door. It was super easy to install and we love the locking feature. We got a snow storm and it took a while for our garden beds to stop being muddy. We locked the door so kitty wouldn’t bring in mud. I will say it is a bit drafty, so we got an extra weather strip to secure the draftiness. Our kitty only took a couple of days to get used to it too. We put his food just outside the window and he had to get used to going out there to get his food. All in all it was a great buy!" —AlyHowell
Get it from Amazon for $101.72+ (available in eight sizes).
6. A cheese keeper to keep your favorite cheeses, both hard and soft, alive longer by allowing them to breathe. In the words of her highness, Veruca Salt, "Give it to me NOW!"
Cheese is MY bar of chocolate.
Promising review: "Oh wow! I followed the directions and put that moist paper towel in with my cheese, on the bottom and put some unwrapped and cut Jarlsberg wedge in it. I left for vacation and two weeks later came back, and it was still fresh and moist and not moldy! Huzzah! I'm MIGHTY impressed with this simple gadget. I hate food waste and this is super helpful!" —Awesome Taste
Get it from Amazon for $12.10.
7. A roll of glow in-the-dark tape you can basically use any time you'd rather not trip or stub your toe in the dark. This stuff really is, ahem, a ~bright~ idea.
Promising review: "I bought this tape hoping I could use it to label switches on a guitar effects pedalboard (above, right) so I could identify them on a dark stage while playing. It works perfectly! It was easy to trim the length and width neatly, thanks to the lines marked on the reverse backing. Sharpie ink goes on easily, with no smearing, and it's high contrast and easy to read in both light and dark environments.
When I tested 'supercharging' the tape with a bright pocket flashlight just before playing, the glow was a really bright green and it was incredibly easy to read the labeling – even in total darkness. I am really impressed with this tape. It performed much better than I had hoped for. I am going to give strips to my friends so they can label their boards as well." —Shopper
Get it from Amazon for $13.97.
8. 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).
9. A hoodie with a soft, fleece-lined pouch so you can keep your needy critter as close as possible. If they can't feel your heartbeat, you're too far away!
The seller recommends going up one or two sizes if you want a looser fit. Sizing up is also a good idea if you have a chonky boy or girl.
Promising review: "Sometimes I have to call in sick to my job because the cat won't let me change out of the roo. It's not forbidden to wear a roo to work but it might make people not take me very seriously so I only go to work on the days the cat says I can. Seriously, this is the dorkiest thing ever and I look really stupid in it but I love it for real." —Just Me
Get it from Amazon for $21.99 (available in sizes S–XXXL and five colors).
10. And a pack of hoodie hangers to make hanging up said hoodie faster and thus, convince you to actually hang it up. I spend all summer hiding in my AC and have a *literal* hoodie basket because I refuse to hang them up. This product is...a need.
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 to 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 $20+ (available in a pack of 5 or 10 and in four colors).
11. 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 gonna 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).
12. A travel Poo-Pourri, which is 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 $7.90.
13. An Instant Pot cheat sheet you can stick right on your machine or fridge, giving you a helpful source that's far more reliable than when you cooked with your last Hinge date and had to ask for recipe directions every step of the way.
This includes 95 common food ingredients with their liquid ratios and cooking times. There's info for pasta and grains, seafood and fish, pork, beans and legumes, vegetables, chicken, beef, and other meats.
Promising reviews: (Instant Pot sheets) "I am so happy that I decided to give this product a try! What an amazing idea. I placed the smaller magnet right on the Instant Pot and use it daily for a quick reference. Instead of searching the cookbook or the internet, I can just glance over and know in an instant how to program my Instant Pot for that particular product." —Olesya
Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (and grab an Air Fryer version for $11.45).
15. A sensitive teeth whitening kit sure to make your teeth shine brighter if your love of coffee is starting to show...on your chompers.
Do you want brighter teeth in 30 minutes? Do you have sensitive teeth that can't handle other whitening products? THEN use this LED-activated whitening kit! The system claims that the red lights used "reduce tooth sensitivity during the lightening treatment." This comes with three syringes of gel, two moldable trays, and a brightening light with a timer.
Promising review: "I just started using this and I'm already so happy with thre product. These are my results after the first use (pictured above)! ☺️" —Alexandra Labrador Fuentes
Get it from Amazon for $27.99.
16. A CovoBox that's hollow on the inside, so you can cover your Wi-Fi router with elegant "books" instead of leaving it out on display. What a *novel* idea!
Before adding this to your cart, you have the option to customize it, including selecting from 14 lengths and 15 colors (including custom colors). The CovoBox is made from reclaimed books and sustainable wood.
BTW — Covogoods is a small family-owned business creating home decor in Utah!
Promising review: "I’m pretty sure I’ve never loved a purchase from Amazon as much as I love this one. This product is EXTREMELY well made and very unique. Plus, it does the job of hiding the ugly routers and cords. And the customer service was great and responsive. I was a little hesitant to spend the money on this but after years of living with the husband’s pile of technology, the money was well spent!" —AmazonEmme
Get it from Covogoods on Amazon Handmade for $29+ (available in customizable sizes and colors).
17. A pair of Sock Ons to keep your baby's socks on their feet. If your infant seems to think removing clothes is the best way to work on their fine motor skills, you NEED these.
Promising review: "These things are great!! What a great invention. They work just like they are supposed to for my guy. He’s three weeks old and his feeties are always cold but socks don’t stay on. These little things totally solve that problem. Brilliant!" —Britanny
Get them from Amazon for $9.36 (available in 0-6 months and 6-12 months and in five colors).
18. A beginner-friendly fermenting kit that'll make your simple dinners feel like they're from a fancy farm-to-table restaurant. The best part about pickling? You'll simply set it and forget it and THEN get flavorful sides that are oh-so-delicious.
Each kit comes with three fermenting lids with airlock valves, date setters, and an easy release tab, as well as an oxygen extractor. The lids are compatible with most wide mouth mason jars.
Promising review: "I have now been using my Easy Fermenter for several months. I continue to be delighted with the results. My favorite recipes are a cabbage/carrot sauerkraut, and a blend of fermented peppers (some sweet, some hot). I have recommended these fermenting lids to many of my friends because they make fermenting foods so incredibly easy! You will NOT be disappointed." —K. Dixon
Get it from Amazon for $25.99.
19. A faux leather tissue box cover for design-minded people who know even a tissue box is an opportunity to show off their sense of style.
Promising review: "This tissue box holder is lovely, it looks and feels like leather, but if you get a stain on it it cleans up beautifully. I cannot believe a tissue box can make a statement, but everyone who has seen it or used it says it is very unique and such a smart design." —saf
Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in eight colors).
20. A light saber umbrella that changes colors, allowing you to decide if you're leaning toward the light or feel forced to choose the dark side on a cloudy day.
This requires three AAA batteries, not included.
Promising review: "This is the most fantastic umbrella ever! I'm very glad I bought it. It's very durable, even in high winds. It slides open very smoothly and doesn't catch when I'm taking it down. The carrying case is very helpful and allows you to have your hands free when not in use. It can cycle through all of the colors constantly, or it can stay on just one. It has the options of red, green, blue, purple and white. There's also an LED flashlight on the bottom of the handle. It takes three AAA batteries and they seem to last quite a while. The lights are bright enough to see even during the day time. I was very surprised and pleased at the quality and durability. A great buy." —SM
Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in seven colors).
21. Or a transparent umbrella that'll keep you dry and help you actually see in front of you, no matter how stormy it is outside.
Promising reviews: "I can protect my hair/face from the rain/wind and still see. 10 out of 10 would buy again." —California Buyer
"This umbrella was purchased for our daughter, and she really loves it. Pros: you can see through it; you can easily walk along crowded sidewalks without dumping rain water on other pedestrians; it opens and closes easily; it’s lightweight; and you’re less likely to walk in front of a passing car when crossing the road on a rainy day. Cons: It’s worthless as a sun shade." —John Wilcox
Get them from Amazon for $29 (available in two colors).
22. An elegant switch plate cover for sprucing up your space if the fixer upper you own needs updates from top to bottom. These inexpensive plate covers were *made* for making bland walls look bold.
Promising review: "These are absolutely beautiful! If I ever move, I'm taking them with me. You may think they're a little pricey, but they're REALLY heavy and far nicer than the stuff you find at the local hardware store. I bought the switch plate, outlet plates, and even a blank plate to cover an old electrical box left behind by DIRECTV." —Karebow
Get it from Amazon for $15+ (available in seven finishes).
23. A wavesurf shaper to turn rocky, uneven lake waves made by your boat into smooth, curved, and *perfect* ocean-like waves that are primo for surfin'.
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 its 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 long ago!" —Joel
Get it from Amazon for $249.96.
24. A set of hidden magnetic locks that install in seconds with tape to keep your pint-sized cat burglar from breaking into your secret candy stash.
The set comes with 12 locks (with strong 3M double-sided tape on the back) and two keys.
Promising review: "These are awesome! I spent hours with a drill and screwdriver installing push down locks on cupboards five years ago. I now have another crawling baby, and those ones are all broken. I was dreading installing new ones and saw these. They literally go on in seconds, the bracket means it lines up perfectly, and the adhesive is strong! My older kids think the magnet key is super fun. Baby stays out of the chemicals, and I put one on the trash door, so the dog stays out of the trash so everyone gets to live longer. Win-win. I also love that you can 'turn' them off and on, so when my kids are bigger, we can flip the switch, but if little kids were visiting, we could put them back on." —Joseph J. Krakker
Get a set from Amazon for $29.99.
25. A U-shaped shelving system to give you so much usable storage space you just might finally find the spices you actually need to cook with.
Promising review: "Product is perfect for what I need it to do. Fits just right, is more than sturdy enough, and has made my absolutely nightmarish spice cabinet look awesome. No more duplicate spices going bad in the back of the cabinet! It’s not at all difficult to assemble. Watch the assembly videos (they’re short) before you start opening the parts bags. Otherwise it’s easy to get intimidated by all of the extra pieces." —Congaree
Get them from Amazon for $27.99.
26. A roll of faux ivy you can easily attach on wire fencing, railing, or a trellis and add a lush look — no gardening skills needed.
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 $44.99+ (available in three sizes).
27. A fence window for dogs who take their neighborhood watch shifts seriously.
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 on sale from Amazon for $29.98.
28. A set of fiberglass chopsticks that are dishwasher safe and made with a no-slip design, so you can eat noodles without tasty bites slipping and sliding before they make it into your mouth.
These also work great with hot foods, i.e. they won't get too hot when hanging out in a steaming bowl of broth.
Promising review: "This is a quality set of chopsticks! The fiberglass is heavier than standard wood ones (obviously), but they are still easy to use. They don't feel that heavy in the hand. The tips are textured slightly for a better grip on food; this is really great with noodles. The top has a pretty design. I haven't had them very long, but they seem durable and relatively scratch resistant. They clean easily with soap and warm water (they're also dishwasher-friendly). I was looking for an affordable, re-useable set and originally considering stainless steel ones. But based on a number of reviews stating that the material on some wasn't true stainless steel, or they're too heavy, or they get too hot if left in a bowl, I ultimately went with this set. I'm very glad I did!" —nhcabin
Get a box of 10 pairs from Amazon for $6.99.
29. A teaching alarm clock to help your children know when they're allowed to leave their room, giving you slightly more shut-eye in the a.m. Update the settings to your family's schedule and this lil' helper will light up when the kids are allowed to get up and out of bed.
One of my BuzzFeed coworkers wrote a review about how this clock is basically like giving the gift of sleep to parents with young children.
Promising review: "We've had this clock for four years and it's still going strong. You can adjust the amount of time the green light stays on. You MUST wait until the green light comes on to enter the room or it won't work! If your child comes out before it's on, take them back to bed and walk out. We get them used to it (now with child #3, 9 months old) by telling them before closing the door at night 'Wait for your green alien to wake up!' It's a good last minute reminder. The only thing I'd change is that the dimmest light setting is still a bit bright for my light sleepers, so I have to lay a burp rag or something over the back to make it dimmer. I'm considering buying a second so the older kids can have theirs back!" —Lauren
Get it from Amazon for $32.24.
30. A magnetic mesh cover so you can fully enjoy those warm breezes through exterior doors *without* letting creepy crawlies enter your home. 🦟🕷️
Promising review: "This hanging screen door is amazing. We wanted to keep flies out, but allow the dog to go in and out so we don't have to get up and open the door for him each time. So it functions as a screen and doggie door. Plus it is easy to go through if you are carrying a tray in your hands. It just gently sweeps aside and clicks back into place because of the magnets." —southwest lady
Get it from Amazon for $21.95.
31. A pack of sink extenders for giving independent kiddos a chance to wash their hands without any help, because being lifted up to wash their hands in the sink is the WORST...apparently. Your back, in turn, will thank you for this purchase.
Promising review: "Love this faucet extender for our daughter’s sink. It has given her the independence of washing her hands and brushing her teeth. It’s so easy to pop on and off if we have guests over and we want it removed. And the price is absolutely phenomenal." —H_Crowell
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $10.95.
32. A set of outdoor yard drink holders, because your *delicious* summertime cocktails are gonna deserve an elevated display during your neighborhood BBQs.
Promising review: "One of the best items I have ever bought for the beach and backyard! Whether playing Cornhole or lounging in a chair, your drink is always clean and cold. No more sandy or dirty cans or bottles. It even holds your drink with a Koozie on it!" —Iceman142
Get a set of four from Amazon for $35.95 (also available in a pack of six).
33. 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).
34. A set of shelf dividers are gonna make stacking your folded laundry a much neater process.
35. A pack of SPF-sensing stickers so you can blame the sticker when you tell your kids they've gotta stop playing and re-apply.
Promising review: "I'm multi-racial with tan skin. I burn when it's intense, but I get a great tan otherwise. My 9-month-old is fair, fair, fair. Blue eyes and porcelain skin fair. I reapply my own SPF 50 after a few hours, but I'm not consistent. I've never been great about sunscreen, but I was not going to let my daughter get burned. We live in South Florida and just a walk or park time is a potential burning hazard. This is a great visual for me to reapply her sunscreen or make sure she gets in the shade. They're an absolute essential for parents, especially the 'sun goddess' type." —FlightLife
Get a 16-pack from Amazon for $14.99 (available in three pack sizes).
36. An ingenious sandwich cutter and sealer for making Smuckers Uncrustables copycats at home because, as we all know (at least until we turn 12), crusts are the enemy.
Promising review: "These have been a GAME CHANGER in this house!! My son has always begged me for Uncrustables, but my wallet didn’t agree with them. I LOVE being able to make them at home and customize them to exactly what they would like them filled with! I make two weeks' worth of sandwiches at a time and store them in sandwich bags in the freezer, so in the morning during the school year, we can just grab and go! Love them!" —Katherine Smaczniak
Get it from Amazon for $15.26.
37. A Catit Flower Water Fountain — it's gonna help keep your cat hydrated, because cats' instincts tell them that moving water is cleaner than still water. This thing looks great, is whisper-quiet, and even dishwasher-safe!
Promising review: "All five of my fur babies love this little guy. They took to it immediately, no hesitation at all. Even though they have never had a fountain to drink from before. The pump is whisper quiet and provides a nice flow over the little flower. The filter needed to be rinsed out after a week, but like I said I have five cats, so cat hair is pretty much a season in my house." —The Redhead
Get it from Amazon for $27.99 (available in two colors).
38. A caffeinated butt mask sure to wake up your skincare routine.
39. And finally, a serial killer coloring book — a way to destress in this true-crime-loving world, even though it's sure to look ~sketchy~ to anyone who doesn't share your...interests.
I own this coloring book and I have to hesitantly say, it's a lot of...fun? For those who enjoy true crime there's really no better activity for ya! The pages are filled with objects and images connected to each killer. I like to color in a page while listening to a story each person. I do.
Get it from Amazon for $7.92.
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