If You Get Excited About Any Of These 37 Products, You Might Actually Be An Adult
Who told you your new coasters aren't exciting? Let me talk to their mom.
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1. A stunning acacia wood chef's board that can be used as a prep station, cutting board, or serving board. Cost-effective end-grain wood in a patchwork pattern? That's what's cooking!
2. An electric toothbrush because, as an adult, not having a root canal might make you smile even wider than the time your mom got you a Tonka truck for your sixth birthday.
I personally love my Quip, but it also won our budget category for the best electric toothbrush on BuzzFeed Reviews.
Promising review: "I was skeptical of getting an electric tooth brush but after the first day of use I was hooked! The sleek design and the carrier that sticks to the mirror is very aesthetically pleasing. I'm also one to stick to routine and the 30 second quadrant interval buzz helps feed to that. My gums were sensitive the first week but after using this more they are sparkly clean! My dentist said my teeth and gums are extra healthy and clean! I definitely recommend it!" —Mosancz
Get it from Quip for $25+ (available in multiple plans).
3. A pack of silicone straws that are dishwasher safe (drool) and easy to take anywhere (heckin' joy). That pride you feel when you're being a good kid to Mother Earth? That's adult.
Promising review: "We were worried that these would buckle in take-out drinks, but they hold up beautifully. Add in that they’re dishwasher safe and these are a winner!" —FrozenFoodie
Get the pack from Food52 for $25.
4. 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.
Promising review: "I got some gunk on the outside of a stainless steel pan which I was very fond of and could NOT get the crap off. It ended up in the dishwasher and the gunk turned into something like thick, permanent enamel. I did a Google search and found this was highly recommended. I used it, and it worked! I made a paste, painted it on half the pan, left it, came back, scrubbed with a no-scratch scrubber, and it came off. It’s gone. I’m definitely going to keep this stuff around." —Arlington Anne
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $9.16.
5. A startlingly lovely resin toilet brush holder for making your Instagram followers believe that even the crappiest parts of your life are photo-worthy.
Get it from West Elm for $39.
6. A box of chore sticks to help your kiddos keep the house clean by making the process seem slightlyyyy more fun. Playing "pickup sticks" is gonna be way more efficient at your house.
This box comes with 50 total chore sticks to draw from – 42 printed sticks and eight blank sticks to customize for more specific chores at your place.
Promising review: "Forget chore charts, these chore sticks are amazing! Our kids, (12, 10 and eight ) are voluntarily doing chores so they can choose a stick! I love that there are blank sticks to add in our own chores to fit our family. These are perfect! You won’t be disappointed! These are a fun way to get kids excited to do chores!" —Lulu Finn
Get it from Amazon for $14.95.
7. A peel-and-stick wall mural you can place over every hole and scratch the previous tenants left in your new apartment. They also separate into individual pieces, so throw these flowers botanic-all over the place!
This set includes six peonies in varying sizes and fourteen leaves.
Promising review: "I was unable to track the package, but it arrived when it was expected. The flowers are absolutely lovely. I could not be happier with the purchase. They’re the perfect size. They were easy to peel and stick on the wall. I only had an issue with one of them coming off, but I expected it since the flower was so big and I was doing it by myself. I love that the two large peonies were different colors. I definitely would recommend and purchase again." —Amber
Get it from Amazon for $49.
8. A rattan rolling market cart with a design so chic, it'll make everything you buy look like it came straight from your local farmer's market...even though you've secretly stuffed six boxes of Pizza Rolls underneath your organic arugula.
9. A snazzy futon for adults who know that the years they spent playing Tetris during class taught them a very important life skill: being able to find a way to fit all their furniture into a studio apartment.
Promising review: "I am very impressed with this couch, especially for the money! We put it in our Airstream trailer and it has taken the design to another level. I also like the mustard color; it's unique and funky. It is firm but still comfortable. I'm so happy we pulled the trigger on this." —William Skiles
Get it from Amazon for $283.99 (available in seven colors).
10. A mounted cat scratcher – throw some catnip on this and it'll quickly become a preferred scratcher for your cat, saving your expensive furniture from Sassy's wrath. Being able to have a cat and a leather sofa? That's living the life.
This is one of my favorite pet purchases. It takes up no space, looks surprisingly nice in the apartment, and my cats love it!
Promising review: "This is a great quality wall-mounted scratching post. It came with just a slight odor that kept the cats away the first day. A little bit of cat nip solved that problem and now all the cats love it. The best thing about wall mounting these scratchers is the ability to mount them anywhere you see fit. I have some lower and some higher so even our biggest cat can scratch and be fully stretched out. A bonus for this scratcher is when it starts to get worn out, I can loosen the top and bottom screws and rotate the post or even flip it over to expose a newer side." —Casey McCabe
Get it from Amazon for $20.99.
11. A mid-century planter that can (fortunately) double as a fancy trashcan when you inevitably kill your plant friend.
12. An enameled dutch oven for first-time chefs who have watched (and rewatched) Salt, Fat, Acid Heat enough times to start treating their kitchen to the luxe tools it deserves.
Thanks for convincing me that my oven isn't meant to be a shoe closet, Samin Nosrat.
Promising review: "I have been experimenting with beef and pork roast meals with this. I LOVE it. There are no scorch marks on the bottom after cooking. The cast iron spreads the heat out so effectively that your entire contents are at nearly the same temperature with no hot spots. Indeed, this device is very heavy. That is what makes it work so well. I have used it on my gas stove in the oven and on a top burner, both methods have worked very well." —quiet bells
Get it from Amazon for $65.98 (available in nine colors).
13. A pair of Allbirds wool runners that are gonna make your dreams come true if you work on your feet all day. Now the only barking dogs you're gonna come home to are your roommate's Pomeranians.
Promising review: "These are easily the most comfortable shoes I own. It's like wearing the most comfortable slippers except they're totally appropriate for my casual office setting. I'd suggest if you're between sizes (I'm usually a 7.5) to for sure go for the next size up. It does take a bit to get used to how airy they really are, sweaty feet are a thing of my past! I love them so much I ordered another pair within a week of getting the first – and got some for my fiancé as well!" —Kim M.
Get them from Allbirds for $95 (available in 16 colors and sizes 5–11).
14. A cordless Dyson vacuum because cleaning without this thing sucks — you won't realize what a chore vacuuming was until you have this in your life forever.
One of my BuzzFeed coworkers talks all about why this is a game changing product for your home (#4).
Promising review: "This Dyson is very lightweight and easy to use. It's perfect for constantly picking up cat hair and kitty litter. I'm using it throughout the house several times a day to keep the place dust free. It's very easy to empty the dust bin. I love it!" —Christine Jaklitsch
Get it from Amazon for $239.
15. Or a robot vacuum so you can vacuum the whole place while simultaneously doing dishes, folding laundry, or having a well-deserved soak in the tub (you can define "productive multitasking" any way you please!).
This robo-vac has an infrared-sensor for evading obstacles and drop-sensing tech to avoid falls. It also automatically recharges so it's always ready to clean. It comes with a remote control (two AAA batteries included), charging base, AC power adapter, cleaning tool, an extra set of high-performance filters, four side brushes, and five cable ties. It can clean continuously for up to 100 minutes.
Promising review: "We are very pleased with our Eufy who we named Sneaky Pete because he is very quiet and can sneak up on you. We run him twice a day and are always surprised how much grime and pet hair he picks up. The instructions are simple and clear. Cleaning is super easy. He travels under beds and couches where we would not normally be able to reach with the traditional vacuum. After comparing all of the leading robo-vacs, we chose the Eufy because it was rated as high as expensive ones and was less than half of the cost. We chose well. Like all robo-vacs, Pete will become confused on an area that is black due to the anti-fall safety feature. Like a black patch of a rug. But, we don't hold that against him. Our dog is totally indifferent to Pete which is another pleasant surprise. We are very happy with our Eufy." —Dahna Brinkley
Get it from Amazon for $159.99+ (available in two colors).
16. A pair of hour glasses – replacing your loud alarms with a silent, aesthetically-pleasing system will be almost as satisfying as replacing your loud teenage neighbors with...IDK, plants?
The small one is a five-minute timer and the larger lasts 30 minutes.
Promising review: "The hourglass sand timer is beautifully made and works very nicely. It is helping me study a lot more efficiently. I accidentally cracked the sand timer as soon as I opened it from the styrofoam! I emailed OrgaNice costumer service, and they immediately sent me a new one without any fee! They were very kind and helpful. I would definitely recommend purchasing any products from them because their products are great and their costumer service is wonderful! Thank you!" —acd
Get them from Amazon for $27.99.
17. A wine stain remover so you can spill the tea (when your "tea" is red wine) without ruining your favorite sundress.
Promising review: "I fell in love with this product some 15 years ago, and I am so very happy that it's still available in the same wonderful formula as ever. It has a fantastic citrus scent and takes care of any stain (not just wine) so fast and so efficiently, it's become a party trick. LOL. I have seriously poured red wine over a white comforter to demonstrate how great it is to a friend once. It is a miracle in a bottle! We use it for all sorts of cleaning on materials around the house, and one bottle has lasted us years! This is definitely a product every home should have." —Melanie Nolen
Get it from Amazon for $6.67.
18. A typewriter coaster set that'll save your coffee table from certain doom and save your guests from coming up with conversation starters – these'll easily have you covered in that area.
Promising review: "This is hands down one of the best decorations I've owned! I've used it every single day (for my water glass/wine glass, etc.). It gives a unique touch to my studio. It's bigger than expected (not that much bigger), which was actually a pleasant surprise. I highly recommend it and would buy it again (and probably will!)." —TB
Get this five piece set from Amazon for $23.99.
19. A rainbow outfit, because one of the great things about being a parent is dressing your children in outfits too cute to find in any grown-up store.
Promising review: "This fabric is not terribly heavy, which we expected. It is the perfect weight for spring. I ordered a size up so she can wear it a little longer. I'm happy with the purchase. She thinks the tassels on the shirt are very exciting." —Ryan
Get the top or bottoms from Amazon for $11.98+ (available in sizes 9M–5T).
20. A bar cart to proudly show that you are old enough to drink, afford, and display alcohol in your home...MOTHER.
Promising review: "I was having a few people over for a New Years party and this fit the small space perfectly without being too small. It looks great, was easy to build, and arrived very quickly. It's the perfect addition to the living room." —Melissa Berges
Get it from Amazon for $99.99+ (available in two colors).
21. A harmless bug catcher for anyone who is super ~bugged~ by the fact that being an adult means dealing with critters all on your own – use this and you can keep them out of your reach even when you're grabbing them.
Promising review: "'I am alive because of critter catcher.' — a large hairy spider" —E. Jorgensen
Get it from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in four colors).
22. A four-sided brush cleaner so you can get scuffs and salt lines off of your favorite suede shoes. Or suede anything, really. It's smooth sailing (and accessories) from here on out!
This brush has a welt surface, nylon bristles, an arched half circle brush, and a protruding brush that lets you clean different kinds of suede.
Promising review: "BUY THIS THING! I got mud of my new suede boots and thought they were ruined, but this brush completely restored them. I was shocked. I even used it on an old pair of boots from college that I have considered ruined for several years now, and it did wonders on getting rid of the filth on top of the suede. This is absolutely worth getting!" —Gaby Scott
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
23. A bidet, because when you realize that washing your bottom after using the bathroom makes even more sense than washing your hands, you're never gonna want to wipe with that dry, wasteful, less-efficient toilet paper ever again.
Promising review: "I am loving my Tushy! It is powerful and so easy to install! Not gonna lie, I wish my sink was on the same wall so I could do the warm water option but it is super effective and definitely wakes you up! I believe this is the best way to keep things happily clean and, coupled with my Squatty Potty, I think this is going to be the year of the happy BM!" —Natalie D.
Get it from Tushy for $69 (available in nine colors) or get a different one from Amazon for $34.30.
24. A hand-crafted ceramic essential oil diffuser so you can cover up the smell of your bulldog (who is definitely not supposed to be your roommate) and breathe easy when your landlord comes over and says, "That's a dog...gone beautiful diffuser you have there!"
Promising review: "After researching, this diffuser cost a little more than others, but the design and quality more than justified the price difference. I've seen other diffusers and they are all plastic and feel/look cheaply made. It is really stone, which adds value and appeal to my whole apartment. Also, it's smaller than other brands out there, so fits in well as an accessory. We ordered the peppermint oil and the diffuser worked great in our home. Great product and would recommend!" —Deanna
Get it from Amazon for $108.98+ (available in four colors).
25. Or a marble patterned diffuser for a less expensive essential-oil diffusing system that really ~rocks~.
Promising review: "This is beautiful, I highly recommend it! You can set it to mist for one, three, or six hours and can use with lights or without lights. It's great quality and comes with a cute water measuring cup. I use this in my home office. The contemporary marble look design goes with any decor! This was a great purchase, it's the perfect diffuser for experimenting with different types of oils." —Mindy R
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in two colors).
26. A shirt folder that'll give you perfectly crisp and beautifully folded shirts that'll bring a tear to your type-A father's eye when he comes to visit.
Promising review: "My first reaction was 'Why did I buy this?' when I opened the box and wasn't too convinced by the way it looked. Then I gave it a try with a couple shirts I had just washed and next thing you know I simply had to do my entire drawer! Everything folds so pretty, neat, and easy. I still couldn't believe it, so I ended up organizing our bedsheets and towels. I am amazed at how much of a game changer this is. It's a must try! I am in love with how beautiful it leaves my clothes." —Jesus Antonio Vedia
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in six colors).
27. A table runner for any baseball fans who want their decor to be a home run(ner) the next time they have friends over when the game is on.
Promising review: "I have to admit i was very surprised when it came in the mail. I thought for the price it would be flimsy or cheap looking. I was so happily surprised! It’s a thick material the print is bold and beautiful. I will probably be buying more!" —Kay B
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three sizes).
28. A power scrubbing cleaner and vacuum that is gonna be the laundry day your carpet deserves after it has lived through house training your terrier...and your toddler.
An automatic detergent mixing system ensures that your carpets get *just* the right amount of detergent needed.
Promising review: "The carpet in our house is fairly old and needs replacing but with three young children, we have decided to wait before buying a new one. You can only imagine how BAD it really is. I can't brag ENOUGH about this wonderful machine! All I can say is BUY THIS NOW!" —BusyMama
Get it from Amazon for $129.
29. A motion-sensor trashcan so top-of-the-line, you're gonna wonder if your trash lives in a better place than you do.
This 12-gallon trash can uses infrared fields to track movement, so just wave your hand over this thing and it'll pop open! It'll also last up to a year using four AA batteries.
Promising review: "I know, I know! It's crazy to be in love with a trash can, but I am. This thing is just great! This is smooth, quiet, sleek, and the semi-round shape and footprint fits in my small kitchen! Now, you are talking to someone who, for years, never used a real trash can and only relied on loose grocery shopping bags for their trash. I didn't know what I was missing!" —Amazonshrimpy
Get it from Amazon for $149.99 (available in five finishes).
30. An AeroGarden that'll be a truly fool-proof way to grow fresh herbs outside of a garden and inside of your fifth-floor walkup.
This uses energy-efficient LED lights that automatically turn on and off and it has feed/water reminders to help keep your herbs, you know, alive. It also includes Genovese basil, curly parsley, dill, mint, thyme, Thai basil, and Miracle-Gro plant food. Be sure to read my BuzzFeed coworker's full review of the AeroGarden!
Promising review: "I am really enjoying my AeroGarden. First, its narrow clean design fits into my kitchen well. I was apprehensive about the 'every two week clean out', but it is very easy; it only takes five minutes. I just bought another to give to my sister as a gift. It's a great product!" —LDianeP
Get it from BuzzFeed's Goodful line, exclusively at Macy's for $132.99 (available in two colors).
31. A 16-piece dinnerware set for when you're hosting a dinner party and want your friends eyes to glaze over in admiration when they see your table set with these perfect plates.
...which'll make up for the fact that you're serving microwaved mac and cheese as the main course.
This set includes four dinner plates, four dessert plates, four artisan bowls, and four fruit bowls.
Promising review: "I LOVE THIS SET. Exactly what I pictured before buying. I bought this 2 months ago and there has been no issues. I’ve run these through the dishwasher 10+ times and there is no wear on them. Also, there's been no issues with them scratching my granite counters. They feel hand crafted and I’ve already received tons of compliments. Would suggest!" —Carlie
Get it from Amazon for $52.99.
32. A stainless steel cleaner that'll wipe up grease, stains, and fingerprints faster than you're able to say "cleaning the sink sucks." Turns out, it doesn't with this stuff.
This stainless steel cleaning spray also comes with a handy dandy microfiber cloth.
Promising review: "When this arrived, I couldn't wait to get it out of the box to use it! It worked like a charm: streak-free and smells amazing! I actually joked with my brother about how you know you're an adult when you get excited about a cleaning product." —Kelsie
Get it from Amazon for $14.97.
33. A classic v-neck so you can have an article of clothing that looks good no matter what you pair it with. Less time standing in front of your closet deciding what goes together is more time to live your (well dressed) life!
Promising review: "These shirts are high quality, silky, and soft. They're long enough to tuck in or leave out. The white is a true white and not see thru. The shirt isn't too clingy and the sleeves are a good length and comfy, not tight." —Sjh
Get it from Amazon for $6.62+ (available in nine colors and sizes 1X–7X).
34. A pack of bamboo tooth brushes for when your parents stay at your new place and you want to have everything they could possibly need. They'll feel bamboozled by your responsible self!
Includes four adult-sized toothbrushes.
Promising review: "This is a very pretty bamboo toothbrush and the glossy white paint on the bottom of the handle has the added benefit of being easy to clean in case you share a tumbler-style toothbrush holder with folks who let water drip in there. The bristles are very soft, I feel even a tad softer than 'soft' bristles on a typical plastic brush. The handle feels sturdy. I will buy these again." —artistclare
Get them from Amazon for $11.99.
35. A pack of pimple patches, because you can't run as fast as when you were as a teenager, but with these you can at least get rid of zits faster.
Each box comes with 36 patches.
Promising review: "I’m a 47 year old woman and have had adult cystic acne for 12 years. Four months ago I got the worst cystic zit of my life. It kept closing up and then refilling. I was so depressed and researched these dots online. I paid for next day shipping and was amazed how great they work! They were able to drain the zit and keep it draining so it couldn’t close and refill and get big and angry. Get these! Seriously, they really are a GOD send!" —auntylizzy
Get it from Amazon for $12.50.
36. A neck wrap that's easy to pack and perfect for snagging some shut-eye while you travel. A place where a grown up gets to nap is a sacred space, even when it's in the middle seat in economy class.
Promising review: "I slept SO much better than I would have without this pillow during an overnight flight. My head wasn't flopping sideways or forward. My head was held steady and I slept soundly for a good few hours of the flight – fabulous! and I didn't have a stiff neck or shoulders. I found the fleece very comforting and not too warm (on the contrary, I'm usually very cold on flights; this time I wasn't). I also found that this was easier to pack into my carry-on. My former neck pillow used to be toggled onto the outside of my carry-on and I'm sure picked up a lot of dirt that way – packability is a huge plus for me. I would definitely recommend this product for travelers who want to catch some zzz's on their flights." —smc
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in four colors).
37. And finally, a heating pad for when adulthood feels like pain in the neck and you need a friendly face to get you through.
Throw this in the microwave for a few minutes to use as a traditional heating pad or put it in the freezer for when you just need to chill – it works great both ways!
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $29.
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