22 Things Only People Over The Age Of Thirty Will Appreciate

I swear I was a teenager, like, yesterday.

1. This memory foam travel pillow, which will prop your head up when you inevitably fall asleep on long car rides, you old fart, you.

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Before the coronavirus pandemic, my husband would literally bring a travel pillow with him to and from work, every day. I made fun of him, but he sure did look comfortable. Now that the only travel we can do nowadays are via long road trip, this pillow might just convince me to cross over to the dark (read: dorky) side. Made of dense memory foam, it moulds to the shape your head, in whichever angle you choose to place it — infinitely more comfortable than inflatable or bean bag models.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $27.99.

2. This Vitamin C serum, an organic answer to each and every one of your matured skin woes.

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This serum is made from all-natural ingredients — including 11% hyaluronic acid, 20% vitamin C and vitamin E — to help with skin ageing, sun spots (relevant for basically every Aussie), wrinkles and dark circles.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $24.99.

3. This sink shroom, so that you don't have to worry about your drains clogging up from all the hair you're now shedding.

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This sink shroom fits into most sink and bathtub drains, working almost like a plug but only blocking the hair and gunk instead of the water.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $28.99.

4. This Lush Sleepy lotion, because all your aches and pains are preventing you from getting your eight hours.

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This is the sleep aid every tired human needs in their life and I will not rest until you all experience this magical lotion. It's this heavenly mix of oatmeal, lavender oil, organic cocoa butter and a bunch of other natural goodies. Plus, it smells divine. You will never sleep better than getting out of the shower, lathering this on, then jumping under the covers.

Plus, Lush only purchases from suppliers that don't test on animals, so you'll feel better bulk buying this when you inevitably become addicted.

Buy it from Lush for $17.95.

5. This foot peel mask, which will make your calloused and dry feet as soft as a baby's bum in one-to-two days.

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I mean, I don't really want to picture it, but this exfoliating foot peel causes dead and crusty skin to fall from your feet over one to two days, no scrubbing necessary. Simply wear the sock-like mask for 60-90 minutes, remove then rinse. Wait for it to work its magic over coming days, then voila! Fresh and smooth feet.

Buy two packs from Amazon Australia for $19.99.

6. This rechargeable, handheld deep tissue massager, because your muscles are tired for carrying all the responsibilities of a fully-fledged adult.

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This is the number one best-selling electric massager on Amazon — it features a powerful motor that can produce up to 3600 pulses per minute, so you can trust it to loosen the tightest of knots. It comes with five different head attachments, so it is effective wherever you choose to use it.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $46.99.

7. These aromatherapy essential oils, which will help relieve the tension built up from having to adult all day, every day.

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I'm always going on about the healing effects of natural ingredients. After so much time with other people, dealing with well, life, it can all get a bit draining — try the lavender oil to relax, or sweet orange and ylang ylang for their uplifting properties.

Buy the pack of eight from Amazon Australia for $28.99.

8. And this aromatherapy oil diffuser, which will distribute said calming scents to the far reaches of your room.

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This aromatherapy oil diffuser has the capacity to last for more than 20 hours, without a single top up. In addition to changing the atmosphere of a room through scent, it is also fitted with seven different LED coloured lights — so you can project soothing colours onto your walls after days and nights socialising.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $31.99.

9. This body fat scale that you can connect to your phone, because we can no longer afford to not take note of our health at our age.

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With changes to all of our routines, diet and exercise, it's easy for our health to fall by the wayside. Keep your health on track with this scale that calculates all of the things — including BMI, body weight, bone mass, subcutaneous fat, visceral fat, muscle mass, water weight and skeletal muscle.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $35.99.

10. This book, Small Pleasures by The School of Life, because we're old enough now to know to appreciate the little things in life.

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I actually have this book and can't help but pick it up whenever I'm feeling low on energy. It deep-dives into 52 small pleasures that we often overlook, discussing the ways in which they bring joy and comfort to our lives without us even realising. Special shout out to "The Fish Shop", which somehow makes the sight of cold, dead fish an opportunity for contemplation about the mysterious far reaches of the ocean.

Buy the hardcover edition for $31.84 and the Kindle edition for $11.99 from Amazon Australia.

11. This weighted blanket, which will smother each and every one of your sleeping problems and help you escape the cold.

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Promising review: "I'm usually a person who loves to sleep early and often, but can never actually get to sleep quick enough. This blanket however, has made it so much easier to fall asleep and stay asleep for the entire night.

It's not that it's super heavy! The blanket feels similar to when you were little and your parents would put a blanket over you and tuck it in all around you — aka the best feeling ever."

—Hameda Nafiz

Read her whole review on the weighted blanket here.

Buy a double-sized blanket from Amazon Australia for $95.99.

12. This memory foam pillow with cooling gel, so don't overheat in the night and you get your eight hours (or seven, let's not be too ambitious).

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This is the number one best-selling in throw pillow inserts on Amazon. Designed to retain its shape for months on end, this pillow will keep your neck aligned with their spine all night long. Most exciting? The cooling gel pads keep heads and necks cool whilst you sleep — perfect for the Aussie summer.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $59.90.

13. These Weck Jars, because homemade, pickled veggies is the sort of thing you're excited by now.

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These jars are made of BPA-free, thick glass and use a lid seal and steel tension clips to keep contents as fresh as the day you stored them. Freezer, microwave and oven safe, you don't have to worry about moving them from container to container. Plus, they are suitable for water bath and pressure canning — should that be your thing.

Promising review: "As somebody that dreams of one day fleeing the city and living my best paddock-to-plate life on a farm, these preserving jars were a great first step to achieving those DIY dreams. You can pickle, preserve or just store your best pantry goods in the most ~Instagrammable~ ways."

—Julia Willing

Buy a 160ml jar from House for $5.49+, when you buy six or more.

14. This Marley Spoon subscription, which gets you boxes of fresh ingredients and delightful recipes — I know you're trying to cut down on takeout orders, you grown-up.

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No matter your dietary preferences — vegetarian, vegan, low carb, no added gluten — Marley Spoon has you covered. Just select how many meals you'd like covered a week, then use the time you'd normally spend at the supermarket on the couch, only getting up to receive your package at your front door!

Promising review: "What Marley Spoon does is take out the grunt work. So, if you want to try a new recipe, they're going to get your ingredients for you, hand-deliver the recipe and explain every step in the most simple fashion so you don't have to stand there wondering what "fold it in" means. Even on nights that I don't have a Marley Spoon box, my cooking is still improved by it!

One of the things I was most nervous about was signing up to a subscription food service before knowing if we'd like it — but I shouldn't have been so worried. You can easily skip weeks, unsubscribe or change plans with the click of a few buttons. They're also really clear on their deadlines. For example, if you don't want a box in the next week, they'll tell you the last day you can skip that week and/or make changes to the recipes."

—Clare Aston

Read more about Clare's experience with Marley Spoon here.

Get $100 off your first five boxes with the code "C4BUZZF25F ". Check it out here.

15. These face and eyebrow shavers, which will allow you to painlessly shave all those hairs that are spontaneously bursting out of nowhere now.

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Look, I don't care if it makes me a baby, but I can not tolerate the pain that comes from plucking or waxing brows. These lightweight razors allow for precise and easy shaping of brows, saving you the money (and pain!) you'd otherwise spend at the salon.

Buy a set of three from Amazon Australia for $4.29.

16. This foam roller, because even the shortest of jogs make you ache everywhere.

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Use it to massage your upper back, lower back, hamstrings — all the things! Plus, this one comes with a free carry bag for easy transport.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $33.99+.

17. This Squatty Potty, which will help you, well, go to the toilet better.

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This simple stool promises to relax and fully open your colon for quick and easy, err, evacuation. Furthermore, you can say goodbye to symptoms of haemorrhoids, constipation and bloating. Unsurprisingly, it has over 13,400 five-star reviews on Amazon.

Read all about my experience with the Squatty Potty here.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $40.

18. This manual, silicone breastfeeding pump, which is not only easy to use, but is environmentally friendly.

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There are no cords, batteries or assembly required with this pump! Plus, being so compact makes it easy to store in a baby bag or handbag. It's also BPA, PVC and phthalate free — so you don't have to worry about any nasty stuff getting into your milk. With over 2,685 five-star reviews, the breastfeeding mothers among us can be assured it works.

More on this genius product here.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $18.05.

19. This Burt's Bees Skin Nourishment Eye Cream, which promises to moisturise the delicate skin under your eyes without the least bit of irritation.

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This recent acquisition of mine has fast become a favourite part of my skincare routine. This creamy yet lightweight eye cream goes on in the morning and night, and I swear I can feel it hydrating my tired peepers. Plus, just a teeny, tiny bit goes a long way. If you're a devotee to their iconic lip balms (and who isn't?), definitely give this (99% natural!) eye cream a go.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $13.79.

20. This scalp shampoo brush, which will not only detangle your hair, but massage your scalp, encouraging hair growth (and feels amazing).

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Promising review: "This lil' guy has two massage settings that can help increase hair growth and overall scalp health by lifting away dead skin cells, oil and buildup. It's also cute as heck.

I completely expected this to pull my hair when dry, especially at times when I don't add any oil, but it proved my narcissistic self wrong! Not only does it keep my hair tangle-free, it moves so smoothly I constantly use it on my dry hair when I have a headache or feel stressed. This has saved me so much time (and water) when I'd usually take a bath to relax.

And it works just as well in the shower. I have ultra-bleached, over-dyed, exhausted hair and yet, this moves smoothly all the way from the base of my neck to my crown. Which makes me feel like an actual queen."

—Mallory Mower

Read more of Mallory's review here.
Buy it in pink from Amazon Australia for $33.52+.

21. This clay kit, because you'd much prefer a night in, getting your hands dirty over wine, than in a loud bar, spending all your money.

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Unlike other clay kits that require baking in a kiln after completion, this air-dry clay will be ready for display 24-72 hours after you've finished playing. In additon to half a kilo of clay (more than enough for a couple of creations), you also get several tools, a rolling pin, sandpaper, a brush, sponge and board. Absolute beginners needn't stress — your purchase comes with a step-by-step guide on how to get the most from your clay.

Buy it from Etsy for $57.26.

22. And finally, this posture corrector, which will fix the slump you've developed after a decade of sitting at an office desk.

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I know I'm not the only one, who at the end of a day sitting in front of the computer, feels aches and pains in my shoulders and back. Without fail, my neck has slowly inched forward and I've slouched into my chair. This FDA-approved back brace is made of a breathable material, with extra padding applied to the armpit area for extra comfort. Eventually, you will have built enough muscle strength in the new, properly aligned posture, that you'll no longer need it!

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $22.99+.

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