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Hitting your thirties doesn't have to be hard, just make sure you have these useful products on hand.
These food-grade silicone cups are safe to use in the freezer, microwave, and oven. They can handle temperatures of up to 500 degrees and come in pink, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.
Promising review: "These little thingies are perfect! I made some muffins with them and they came out incredibly easily with no residue on the cups at all. I didn't have to use grease or anything. The colors are bright and fun, and they you plenty of each color. These are slightly smaller than a regular cupcake pan/liner, which is actually perfect for my purposes. As others have mentioned, the cups are a bit on the flimsy side, so make sure they're on a baking sheet before you fill them because they can be difficult to transport once full." —kapplejack
Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $6.17.
Or specifically, be tamed onto your head with a tiny, gel covered mascara wand.
Promising review: "I was surprised to find that this product is very easy to use and extremely effective. It didn't leave my hair looking greasy or sticky and it works great for baby hairs around the face." —GoBlue
Get it from Amazon for $6.78.
This is safe to put in the dishwasher and freezer AND it's made from FDA-grade silicone.
Promising review: "I just finished cutting toenails on my three dogs with their total cooperation, thanks to this product. I just put squirt cheese in between the nubs of the slow treater, laid it on the grooming table, and the dogs were happily licking away while I worked on their feet. No pulling away, no second person to hold the dog, just me, some cheese, and the slow treater. I’m a fan!" —D. Dipietro
Get it from Amazon for $10.95.
Be sure to change the spikes every 30 days during the spring and summer months!
Promising review: "I have several houseplants that had stopped flowering, so I put a few of these spikes in the pot (there are directions on the back of package for quantity), and approximately a month after using these spikes, my peace lily had three flowers on it, and my African violet plants all got several blooms on them! This worked wonders for my plants that don't flower also! I noticed that my ivy and cactus plants started growing faster, and they became more green and healthy-looking. I am very happy with this product, and I will buy it again." —Elizabeth
Get 24 from Amazon for $2.79.
This kit includes three nylon power brushes that'll fit on any cordless drill.
Promising review: "These brushes worked flawlessly. I have a 24-year-old home that has not been remodeled yet. The master bath shower tile and fiberglass shower pan were in pretty bad shape. We tried many types of cleaners to remove residual soap and hard water stains with little success. As a last ditch effort, I purchased these brushes. They worked amazingly well. Using Krud Kutter and these brushes removed every bit of the dirt and polished those tiles so that they shined brilliantly like they did when they were new. I am completely satisfied with my purchase of these brushes. They are well-made and held up beautifully to the forces I applied while using them." —Tom S4TX
Get it from Amazon for $14.95 (available in six styles).
Promising review: "I could not resist ordering these — they are too cute! You get six wool dryer balls and each has a different animal face (my favorite being the one that looks like a koala). They are well made and come in a cloth bag to keep in; however, I plan to just leave mine in the dryer full time so I don't have to think about it.
On the back of the card it tells you how they source their wool and that the dryer balls are made by Nepal Artisans; I thought that was a nice touch rather than just getting something from a random factory in China. Since they are nicely packaged, they would also be a great addition to a housewarming gift basket.
They are so cute you might look forward to doing laundry! I am glad I found these so I won't have to spend money on dryer sheets anymore!" —JKGetts
Get them from Amazon for $27.97.
Promising review: "I'm an esthetician and have never used a brush like this but decided to try it out. I was a bit skeptical about how it would feel since it is one piece (silicone) instead of bristles. My mask went on perfect and smooth and I didn't have to waste any of the mask either. PLUS! You won't have to worry about a bunch of mask getting stuck in your bristles, definitely purchasing more for my new job!" —Tamar Yacoubian
Get a pair from Amazon for $4.39.
BarwoodShop is a small Etsy shop based in Adirondack, New York, that specializes in custom wood decor. Owner Matt was born and raised in Upstate NY, and his love of nature and exploring gives his fun woodwork some real personality!
Promising review: "Perfect! I just love these. We only have a small area to hang towels and this was just the solution we needed. Well made!" —Gretchen Santos
Get it from BarwoodShop on Etsy for $28.97 (available in eight colors).
Promising review: "This doesn’t leak at all! It fits in my backpack. Because my backpack has no pockets on the side, this was really useful." —Rand Alhachami
Get it from Amazon for $19.59.
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
(Air Fryer sheets) "I'm so glad that I came across these very handy cheat sheets. I love having this information handy and easy to use. The magnetic sheets are strong and stay in place well, even with the fridge door opening and closing a lot. It's handy having them right in view for quick reference. It helps us to use the air fryer more, as it's easy to glance over and time things correctly. I like that it is a dark color so it doesn't get messy as easily and it has all the things we are most likely to use the air fryer for. The envelope the magnetic sheets come in is cute and would make a nice gift, perhaps in a basket or bag of related items. I'm happy to have these!" —Small~Town~Girl
Get the Instant Pot version for $8.99 and the Air Fryer one for $11.45, both from Amazon.
Wichita, Kansas is the home of Tart Design Co., where owner Claire Tourtillott creates one-of-a-kind home goods and accessories. Tourtillott refers to her design style as a happy medium "where sweet and sour designs meet."
Promising review: "This is my favorite thing. I used to lose my keys and this has been by my side since it got delivered. It’s so convenient and cute! I also bought my mom one and she loves it. Thank you for the color options! It’s so hard to choose." —Marina Fuller
Get it from Tart Design Co. on Etsy for $16.50+ (available in 16 band colors and seven charm styles).
This set includes five drawers and one egg holder.
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." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $23.99.
Promising review: "Hahaha bought this for my coworker who is struggling with incorrigible students. Yep...I know it’s 'wrong' or politically incorrect, but some students are so awful we just need a humorous release. I highly recommend this for those days you need to vent but don’t have anyone to vent to. Use it BEFORE you send out that scathing email or send that snarky text message. You will sleep better for it and your reputation will remain intact." —English Teacher
Get it from Amazon for $9.59.
This kit includes 75 grams of wax blend, one pre-cut 8 inch fabric, one pre-cut 10 inch fabric, instructions, and one XS pre-made wrap. The fabric is sent at random and may not be what you see in the picture above.
Prairie Minimalist is a small business based in Rosthern, Canada. Owner Melissa makes beeswax food bags, wrap sets, and other household goods. The kits teach you how to make them on your own, so go forth and give your friends and family some homemade eco-friendly gifts!
Promising review: "This is a lovely item. It came quickly and it was fun and easy to create the reusable cloths." —Michelle
Get it from Prairie Minimalist on Etsy for $21.41.
Promising review: "This scale has been immensely helpful in my weight loss journey (that is the reason I purchased it). It has made meal prepping and portion control almost idiot-proof. It's hard to overeat when the number is staring you in the face. The metal surface makes it very easy to wipe clean and sterilize when/if it gets dirty. It is very easy to use as well. It can show multiple measurement units (oz, fl.oz, g, lb) which is good to match the serving size on whatever package you are looking at. And if you place an empty container on it before turning it on, it will start at 0.0 so you can just add food right onto plates and/or Tupperware without having to do math, thereby simplifying the process. I cannot speak to its accuracy compared to others as this is the only one I have used. What I can speak to is its sensitivity (the numbers go up when adding single grains of rice), and its consistency (identical food items always weigh the exact same, i.e. one serving size in grams of the type of fries we buy is always 13 french fries exactly). I would highly recommend this food scale!" —Nick
Get it from Amazon for $12.88+ (available in nine colors).
Promising review: "I don't like night-lights because they take up the wall outlet, so this was the perfect solution. I put it in the guest bath and at night with the bathroom door open this provides just enough light to guide a person to the bathroom without blinding them. I ended up putting two on my hallway switches as well. What a great product." —LMK
Get it from Amazon for $22.48.
These are made to last 10 years (you read that right!) and can be worn for up to 12 hours.
Promising review: "This product is amazing! I have used other cups in the past and have had some difficulty. After a short learning curve, I was able to use this cup with ease. I couldn't feel it and did not experience any leaking! The cup came with great instructions and also offers tips to newbies! Awesome product and company!" —Nicole
Get it from Amazon for $28.99 (available in three colors).
This is BPA-free and dishwasher safe!
Promising review: "LOVE LOVE LOVE. My freezer is so much more organized now. Gone are the days of having to defrost an entire bag of chicken broth for one cup for a recipe. I now have perfectly portioned half-cup and one-cup blocks ready to go. They fit easily in freezer bags, take up less space, and make me incredibly happy. There was a lot of attention to detail put into the design and I particularly appreciate the wire inside the rim that holds everything steady — no more worrying about spilling all the liquid on the way to the freezer. Just a fantastic product all around. I purchased this and a cheaper version from another manufacturer at the same time, but returned the other product. This one is definitely worth the added cost." —Kate
Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
This small business is "heaven-scent" for aromatherapy fans. Owner Michelle has vegan soaps, creams, elixirs, and more in this Atlanta, Georgia based shop.
Promising review: "Amazing, as usual. This is my second bottle of the anxiety roller ball. It works wonders and I've even got my friends hooked!" —Lindsay Frenk
Get it from Elixir Apothecary on Etsy for $19.95.
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 $24.99.
I cook with a shocking amount of garlic and I always hated dealing with my old garlic press. This one-piece solution is SO much better than the old school tool! You simply place your peeled garlic under and rock at an angle, it minces just the same. This also comes with a (TBH very cute) scraper *and* a silicone sleeve that'll help you peel your cloves in an instant.
Promising review: "I like garlic very much, so I use this garlic press every day. It works very well, is easy to use, and easy to clean. Compared with the garlic press I used before, this is more labor-saving and comfortable." —Jessica
Get it from Amazon for $9.87+ (available in two colors).
Promising review: "I have been biting my fingernails as long as I could chew. I grew immune to the taste of the no-bite nail polish you can buy at drugstores. I tried keeping a rubber band on my wrist and popping it every time I noticed myself chewing. This nail polish has been the only thing that has worked. I keep a bottle on my desk at work and another one at home just in case I slip up. I had the first manicure of my life a few weeks ago. Amazing product." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $15.50.
Owner Abbie has a limited collection of these illustrated bookmarks. You can find monthly reading trackers, top-10 book highlights, and a super-cute coffee bookmark. This small biz is located in, you guessed it, England! BTW, their Instagram account is gorgeous and totally worth a follow.
Promising review: "This bookmark is just so well done on every level! The artwork is beautiful, and the quality is gorgeous. It's such a clever idea, and there are enough 'books' pictured to last a whole year. I will be looking for other items from this artist!" —Elaine
Get it from Britishbookart on Etsy for for $3.48.
Promising review: "I love this stuff soooo much. I have had some rash issues on my fingers ever since I got a full body rash from Downy Unstopables (the worst product ever!!) and had to take prednisone to get rid of it. Ever since I started regularly soaking in the tub with this, I have had hardly any flareups. Something about the ingredients in this particular combination makes my skin sing. Plus, it smells amazing and provides top notch bubbles. Worth every penny."—Sarah
Get it from Amazon for $4.87.
This sweet candle shop is a Black-owned business run by Kierra Bussey and based in Rahway, New Jersey.
Promising review: "I'm going on my third Breathe Queen candle because I love them so much. A friend bought this for me when I was in grad school and this candle helped me chill out, breathe, and focus before so many exams and presentations. It's truly the best thing I've discovered in 2020." —christinachuie
Get it from Ignite Your Peace on Etsy for $22.
Promising review: "I bought all kinds of bibs, but these are the only ones that are actually usable. These cute bibs are easy to clean, and more importantly, easy to dry. No more screaming because mommy strapped a cold, wet bib around little buddy's neck!" —HJP
Get two from Amazon for $19.98+ (available in five colors).
Promising review: "These work as expected. We frequently buy the extra large bottles of fancier beers to try something new and don't drink the whole thing in one go, so these are perfect. They're also good if you happen to have fruit flies, because fruit flies like to taste your beer and sometimes drown in it, so these are a good solution to that problem too. These are easy to clean, inexpensive, and come with enough of them to go around." —DameEdna
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.49.
Promising review: "This book is exactly what it says it is: a big activity book for anxious people! It’s got some great activities inside that totally keep me busy and keep my anxiety in check. It truly is a great time-suck to keep my mind focused on the activities and an escape from whatever is consuming me those days. I can't recommend this book enough!" —Alex R. Pepin
Get it from Amazon for $11.66+ (also available spiral bound).
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.
Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.