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1. An in-flight foot hammock to make your economy seat feel a bit more like business class. It attaches directly to your tray table and offers a cozy resting spot for your feetsies, keeping them elevated and helping prevent swelling and soreness.
Promising review: "I used this recently on an overnight flight to Europe. Definitely made me more comfortable to have my feet elevated off the floor (I'm 5'3"). It could have been a little wider (I have small size 7 feet). But it was ample enough and compact to travel with. It did not bother the person in front of me (I had it attached to my tray table). Glad I made the purchase, definitely felt like it gave my legs some relief." —daydoo72
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in seven colors).
2. A kids art frame for both 1) properly showing off your budding artist's latest creation, and 2) creating some hidden storage for your kiddo's growing oeuvre (so you don't have to throw away the stick figure family drawing your child just handed you when they hand you a new masterpiece in approximately five minutes).
Check out a TikTok of the art frames in action.
Promising review: "Wish I'd known about these with my first kid or my second. Now I'm on my third, and our kitchen was littered with art projects. These were a great solution to clear out the clutter and make my kitchen look less like a kindergarten classroom. The frames store A LOT of art in them, and each kid has their own frame and can decide which picture to put on display. Magnetic case makes it easy to open but stays shut when it's supposed to." —probooks627
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in 15 colors).
3. A WD-40 pen (A pen! Genius!) so you can enjoy the squeak-quieting, hinge-lubricating, rust-preventing powers that you know and love from traditional WD-40 but in an easy-to-maneuver precise pen tip.
Promising review: "I love WD-40 products and use them for everything. I spray on shovels to keep dirt or snow from sticking, spray around windows and thresholds to deter bugs, clean Sharpies off wood and walls, and, of course, stop squeaky doors. These small direct-point application pens are great. Keep one in the glove box, my kitchen 'junk' drawer, and the house toolbox." —BBP623
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $14.99.
4. A standing weeder because the worst part of gardening is kneeling for hours plucking weeds. My back hurts just thinking about it! Thankfully, this tool has three steel claws that grip weeds and roots so you can pull them out while standing.
Grampa's Gardenware Co. is an Oregon-based, family-owned small business.
Made with a bamboo handle and powder-coated steel, it uses a simple lever system to make weeding easy.
Promising review: "Oh my god, I friggin' love this tool. I bought this on a whim, given we bought our first house and know nothing about caring for a yard. Boy, has it come in handy. Our new house had a ton of weeds in the front yard, and this tool helped me get most of them out in no time. In fact, the process of yanking out the weeds was strangely satisfying! I don't think anyone can say that weeding is fun, but this tool made it as close to fun as you can get, especially when you see a long root along with the weed you pulled." —JG
Get it from Amazon for $44.99.
5. A tiny toenail brace if you're dealing with the pain and annoyance of ingrown toenails. It's designed to help lift the curved nail and help relieve pain and pressure — and you may see results in just a few days.
This comes with a kit containing 10 toenail braces and tools for application. Each brace lasts 3–6 weeks.
Promising review: "I have had problems with ingrown nails, especially on my big toes, for 50+ years. I've tried everything, and over the last decade, I ended up soaking the nails in warm water and then putting a wisp of cotton under each. It was not great, but better than nothing. Then I tried CurveCorrects and found they actually work. For this, I am delighted." —Michael Cieslak
Get it from Amazon for $44.99.
6. A set of snap-on sheet labels that'll spare you the annoyance of unraveling your neatly wrapped bed linens only to realize you grabbed the queen-size sheets instead of the king. Rookie mistake!
Snap On Bedding Label is a small business run by Sunny Williams, a busy mom who wanted to spend less time finding the right sheets. The best part? The snap-on labels don't require sewing or ironing, won't damage your sheets, and can be reused when your old sheets need to be replaced.
Promising review: "These little snap tags have helped me organize my linen closet in a way I never thought possible! We have white sheets for every size bed in our home and now I can tell the twins from the doubles and the queens from the kings! A tight snap that allows the sheets to go into the washer still tagged — genius!" —Janine Molinaro
Get a four-pack from Snap On Bedding Label on Etsy for $13.02+ (available in sizes Twin–King).
7. A pack of adhesive sensory strips to discreetly keep your fingers busy during class or a stressful work meeting.
8. An expanding shower liner for anyone whose shower feels like a 1-by-1-foot box. *raises hand* This genius liner curves away from your body so you feel like you have more space and you're not constantly pushing away a shower curtain that blows toward you.
Promising review: "Wow! This is exactly what I was looking for! I have a tiny bathroom in a old apartment building with an untreated window that needs to be covered with a shower curtain inside my shower. Every time you'd shower you would be attacked by curtains from both sides. That is until I purchased this curtain. It gives so much more room in the shower like a curved shower rod, but without all that hardware and work associated with it. It's weighted enough so it doesn't move. I'm not longer attacked by my shower curtains. I 100% would purchase again" —Brittany Hopkins
Get it from Amazon for $42.99.
9. A 2-in-1 mascara and strengthening serum so you can coat every. single. lash. No more contorting your arm and tilting your head to the back and the side, thanks to this mascara's adjustable wand. Just twist the wand to your desired curve!
Check out a Reel of the mascara wand in action.
Promising review: "This product is so universal, it works on all types of lashes. The finish is so nice, lengthening and volumizing, and DOESN'T CLUMP. And on top it’s a lash serum and tubing mascara! Daily essential." —K. Ali
Get it from Amazon for $30.
10. And a mascara remover you can use at the end of the day because it'll lift even the most stubborn waterproof formulas with ease. You apply it just like mascara!
This stuff is MAGICAL. I have stick-straight Asian lashes that refuse to hold a curl with wetter mascara formulas. As a result, I have to use waterproof mascara, which is a total pain to remove at night. Instead of rubbing my eyes raw with makeup removers that burn, I apply this like mascara, let it sit for a few minutes, and my waterproof mascara MELTS. Then I go in with a micellar water–soaked cotton pad, and my mascara is gone in 1–2 passes.
Promising review: "I was skeptical because I have always struggled with removing waterproof mascara 100% on the first wash/wipe. I applied it to both my lashes and then immediately washed my face with my normal cleanser and I felt nothing on my lashes! Like I never applied anything to them. I am amazed and in shock still from this magical formula and invention! Best creation ever!" —Chrisy
Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
11. Some Sock Ons if you're tired of the little one wriggling out of their socks. These stretchy sleeves sit over their sock, preventing them from kicking or tugging off their socks, thus saving you the annoyance of coming home from the park only to notice baby has one (or even two!) fewer socks than when you left this morning.
These are designed for ages 6–12 months.
Promising review: "These things are GREAT! I normally wouldn't spend money on something that seemed kind of silly like this, but my sister-in-law gave me a box of baby stuff when I had my second kid, and there were two pairs of Sock Ons in there, and I had no idea what they were, but let me tell you...they are HANDY to have! So much so that I got on Amazon and bought a pink pair for my daughter. They keep the socks from falling off nonstop. Without these, her socks will fall off like...100 times a day, and with these, they only come off maybe once or twice if she is kicking a lot. It is cold here right now, so I love that they keep her socks on and keep her feet warmer. These would be a good purchase by a parent and a GREAT purchase for a gift because it's something a lot of people won't buy themselves unless they know that they work! The ONLY downfall is that they cover up part of the sock design...which some of the little baby socks are cute...but it's worth it!" —zoey1012
Get them from Amazon for $11.99.
12. A water dispenser leveler that'll probably elicit a literal "OMG" from you now that you know there is a solution to the annoying problem of it being nearly impossible to fully fill a glass with water from the fridge because of the current angle of the spout.
Packard 3D Designs is a Maryland-based small business run by mechanical engineer Austin Packard.
Promising reviews: "Game changer for our fridge. We had to adjust our shelves a bit, but it was way worth it to have this thing fit!" —Alex McGee
"This has made getting water from my refrigerator much easier for my grandkids and me." —Susan
Get it from Packard 3D Designs on Etsy for $25 (available in three colors and two attachment styles).
13. An SPF 30 scalp sunscreen mist to keep your precious noggin protected without feeling greasy. It's water-resistant for 80 minutes, which is perfect if you're going to the beach or for a long run outside.
Promising review: "I have two girls, and we spend a lot of time outside in the summers. I work as a nurse and have seen scalp skin cancer, and I definitely wanted to protect myself and my girls. We usually use the regular spray, but it leaves the hair greasy or stiff. This has a great scent, and a little goes a long way! I was worried about the small size, but it lasted us all summer. Also leaves no residue." —Elizabeth Young
Get it from Amazon for $28.
14. A "flossing toothbrush" with two types of bristles: flossing bristles that are 10 times thinner for really getting into the grooves between your teeth and regular firm bristles that are designed to last longer than the nylon bristles your current toothbrush probably has. Reviewers say it's gentle yet effective, even on sensitive teeth!
Mouthwatchers is a small business established by Ronald Plotka, DDS.
Promising review: "Having been a dental assistant for over 30 years, I found this to be the best brush ever. I am 69 years old and have never had a cavity (genetic and maintenance). For the past 30 years I have used electric toothbrushes. They worked great, but I like Dr. P's brush because of the flossing like bristles. It's also the perfect size for a quick brush for each quadrant. Also, since taste buds are replaced every four days brushing your tongue is important to keep your breath fresh and food will taste better. Everybody brush now! Great idea from a dentist!" —BenK
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $9.90.
15. An anti-humidity spray so you can give humidity a metaphorical middle finger. This spray creates a waterproof coat around your hair that blocks out moisture (that eventually leads to frizziness). As if that wasn't already magical enough, this effect lasts up to 72 hours or through two to three shampoos!
Promising review: "I don't usually try all the latest hair things because my hair is very fine and it doesn't like product. But I received it as a sample, and I can't believe how nice it made my hair and how long it lasted. I have to wash every single day, or my hair would be limp and lifeless. You could tell if I didn't wash my hair for one day. This miracle stuff makes it so that I don't have to wash my hair for at least three good days, and it still looks fresh. It also lasts between washes, so I only have to use it every other wash or sometimes not for three or four. I can't live without this now that I found it. It took me till my 50s to find this amazing product. I sure coulda used this in my 20s!" —B.S.
Get it from Amazon for $28.
16. A magnetic towel because you don't wanna wipe your face with a towel that's been lying on a dirty gym floor. 🤢 It adheres to magnetic surfaces (a treadmill, weight rack, exercise bikes, golf clubs/carts, grills, etc.) and also comes with a clip so you can attach it to bags or belts and bring it with you fishing and camping.
Promising review: "Easier to attach/remove from a cart or bag. Magnet is removable for machine washing. Cleans balls/clubs well." —Kent Watase
Get it from Amazon for $26.95 (available in three colors).
17. A pack of towel bands if you didn't plan to spend your vacation chasing your towel down the beach or the pool deck after the wind blows it away. Reviewers say they take less space in your bag and do a better job of holding down your towel than bulky clips.
Promising review: "Last-minute purchase for a trip to Jamaica. So happy I bought them. They always kept our towels on the chairs correctly. It was also easy to tell our chairs apart from others on the resort. Will definitely be recommending them to others." —RG
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in five colors).
18. Speak of the devil! A pack of towel clips that'll prevent kids and pets from pulling down the towel. Or, if you're like me, you have neither of those things, yet your hand and kitchen towels always end up on the ground.
19. A pair of specially designed Wrist Buddy contoured yoga blocks to help you hold a pose or plank with less pressure on your wrist, which may cause less pain and allow you to grip the block better.
Promising review: "I typically have pretty bad pain in my right wrist. So, when I wanted to start yoga again, I did not want to aggravate it. These blocks have helped tremendously. I can now do poses like downward dog with no wrist pain at all!" —Cris
Get them from Amazon for $39.99 (available in four colors).
20. A Dr. Scholl's heel repair balm for anyone with heels so cracked and dry that they refuse to let other people see their bare feet. This intensely hydrating salve comes in an easy-to-apply roll-on formula, and is designed to soften and protect the skin and fill in heel cracks.
Promising review: "Guys, in just a little over a month, my feet have had SUCH a transformation that I haven’t seen in over 10 years. 😭 I’m only 30, but I’ve had problems with my feet since I was a teen. I’ve always been so insecure about them for obvious reasons. My feet literally shredded sheets! I’ve tried so many products I’ve lost count! None of them did anything. Wasted time, money, and hope! But this product — it’s given me my feet back. 😭 I don’t have to wear socks EVERYWHERE anymore! I will never buy another product!! My favorite part is that I don’t have to put nasty creams on my hands to rub into my feet any more either. I love the large lip balm–type tube because of this!" —Amber
Get it from Amazon for $6.47.
21. A smudge-correcting clear nail polish so it's NBD when your painstakingly painted mani gets crinkled because you *thought* your nails were fully dried but learned they were most definitely still slightly wet after you buttoned up your pants.
Promising review: "This refreshes my worn-out manicure very well. I apply this as a topcoat over my old manicure. It respreads and smooths out the polish and leaves it fresh and shiny. It's a bit pricey, but it does save me a lot of time and trouble not having to repolish my nails." —SoniaSophia
Get it from Amazon for $20.
22. A wig dryer stand because waiting hours (or even days) for your freshly washed wig to dry is not the move. Instead of hanging your wet wig on the bathroom door handle, place it over the mannequin head, insert the dryer, and let the ventilation holes dry the hair faster than you thought possible.
Note that you should not use heat settings on your dryer while using this wig stand. Also, please don't leave the wig stand unattended for too long if the hair dryer is plugged in and running!
Promising review: "10/10 I can't see myself drying my wigs any other way moving forward. What took 2–3 days for my wigs to air dry now takes minutes. I more than likely won't use it for styling but that option is available." —Stacy
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
23. A pack of sink sound dampeners that'll help absorb noise so the sound of running water or simply setting a pot in the sink to be cleaned doesn't make you cringe.
Promising review: "This product took the annoying ring out of my stainless sink and changed it to a dull thud. Just what I expected. Pads were easy to install and haven't had any adhesion issues in the month of heavy use with very hot water." —G. Fischer
Get nine pads from Amazon for $25.68.
24. A pack of hair weights to, well, weigh down your hair as it dries to prevent shrinkage. Don't worry, reviewers say they aren't so heavy that they cause headaches!
25. A ceiling fan carbon filter for grabbing dust, pollen, smoke, dander, and other allergens as the fan spins. It sticks to the fan blade and is unnoticeable — but you may notice the difference in the air!
Promising review: "I wasn't sure what to expect when purchasing these, but now they are a staple in every room of our house. Within three days the air smelled more crisp and was easier to breathe in our home. So simple and effective!" —Haylee Marez
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $19.99.
26. A backseat extender so your canine companion isn't constantly falling off the seat on your car rides. It fills the gap between the end of the car seat and the back of the front seat so your pet can sit comfortably, and it provides a larger surface area should you prefer to put the crate in the backseat rather than the trunk.
Promising review: "We used this for a road trip because we knew the back of the SUV would be too full for the dog, and there would be two kids in the backseat. It was the perfect solution. It was rather sturdy, and, yes, it was a little difficult to fit in the seat, but that can be remedied by moving the seat back and then putting it back into place. But also, it should be tight to be strong. It was the perfect height for us to put her dog bed on top, and she was blissfully happy the whole time. It was wide enough to accommodate her bed and give her room but still the right size to give plenty of room for the kids' feet next to it. It is definitely one of my better road trip purchases. You'd be surprised how much you can fit in it. We've put in four cases of seltzer that are long and narrow, plus a large Tupperware of dry food for the dog and all of her toys." —Tiffany O.
Get it from Amazon for $44.99.
27. A cold therapy cap because the cooling sensation will surely feel nice when the pangs of a headache begin forming. Let it get chilly in the freezer, and then pull it over your forehead like a headband, or wear it totally over your eyes if you're sensitive to light. And even if you don't have a headache, you may find the coolness soothing if you're dealing with a hot flash or puffy eyes.
Read more about migraine treatments at Mayo Clinic.
Promising review: "I have suffered from migraines my entire life and I’m almost 50 years old. As soon as I put this pack on my head I instantly felt relief from the five-day barometric pressure migraine I’ve had. The soft design was really nice and I love that it covered my whole head and was easy to put on. I recommend waiting a few minutes after taking it out of the freezer because it was really cold." —T
Get it from Amazon for $29.95.
28. A mess-free snack bowl if you just wanna enjoy some chips and salsa without ending up with more pico on your shirt than in your mouth *or* having to chase dip around the bowl because it just won't sit on the damn chip. The snap-on rim of the sauce bowl allows you to scrape off excess salsa, queso, ranch dressing, etc., while also creating a lip to improve your scooping.
Promising review: "It has been a running joke in my family for over a decade that my mother constantly spills salsa or queso on herself whenever we eat them. Though she is the most clean/persnickety about other things, this is just one skill she has been unable to master. This bowl/dip scraper works perfectly for her and saves a ton of money on dry cleaning." —Scott Phillips
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
29. A thumb light that'll make it easier to find the keyhole when you get home, and it's pitch black outside. You can also attach it to your TV remote (useful if you hate turning on the overhead lights for nighttime viewing...but then you can't see the buttons), screwdrivers/tools, pet leashes, and more.
Promising review: "I just love it. It lights up a lot of area, not just the keyhole. Very bright light. I use it sometimes just to light my path when I walk in my house because the pathway is a bit dark." —Miami Girl
Get it from Amazon for $5.25.
30. A KitchenAid pestle and sieve attachment to easily remove seeds and skin for sauces, jams, and drinks. Adding fresh smashed fruit to cocktails is *chef's kiss* but I don't want to pick strawberry seeds out of my teeth every sip.
Gigi Store Design is a small business.
Get it from Gigi Store Design on Etsy for $34.
31. A pet scratcher for hands-free tummy rubs and back scratches for Fido (or your cat, horse, or pig). Now you can sit on the couch comfortably while giving your pooch the belly scratches he's whining for — and your hands won't have that oily, stinky dog smell.
32. An anti-fatigue mat with different textures and heights so you can stand for hours — and its small size makes it easy to move. This contoured option is a nice alternative to the completely flat anti-fatigue mats if you find yourself shifting, leaning, and moving throughout the day.
Promising review: "I’m in love with this. It’s the perfect size for my cubicle; it easily slides under my desk when I decide to use my chair (or any other time I need it out of the way), doesn’t squish flat when I stand on it, and it encourages me to move around instead of standing perfectly still. I love being able to massage my foot on the center bump, and I like being able to stretch my foot and calf on the back bump. Several of my coworkers are planning to order one, too. They tried mine and loved it. I have used other pads that were not designed like this; they were just straight pads. There is absolutely no comparison. This is the best!" —Cozy in the South
Get it from Amazon for $59+ (available in black and blue).
33. A fold-flat juicer because you need lemon and lime juice but shouldn't have to sacrifice half a drawer to a bulky juicer.
Promising review: "Lemons are an indispensable ingredient in many of the dishes I cook. At age 71, I've had every kind of juicer imaginable. This is the best by far: easiest to use, quickly gets every drop of juice out of the lemon (or lime or orange), catches the seeds, is easy to wash, folds flat so even though it's large, it doesn't take up much room in my drawer. I have the lemon juicer, and it's big enough to juice most oranges. Try it — you'll love it!" —M. M. Barker
Get it from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in three colors).
34. A set of finger sleeves if, for whatever reason, you need some protection for your digits. There are tons of different uses: protecting and moisturizing your nails and cuticles, preventing skin picking, warming cold fingers (esp. if you're in an office!) while still being able to use touchscreens, thwarting pesky hair splinters (great for groomers!), and so much more!
Promising review: "These have been life savers for my fingers. I groom dogs, so I get hair splinters in my fingers and later pick at them so badly. These socks protected my fingers and kept me from picking by keeping them out of sight. Would highly recommend to anyone who grooms dogs or picks at their fingers!!" —Abbey
Get a five-pack from Digit Sock on Etsy for $18.88 (available in three sizes).
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