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1. A retro-style, angle-able fringe umbrella, so literally any outdoor setup you create has plenty of nice shade AND that vintage-luxe feel you covet from your Instagram feed. Bring it to the beach, set it up with your patio table, or add a little shade to your springtime park picnics, and bask in the beauty.
Beach State, a small biz, makes cute, high-quality beach umbrellas, chairs, and blankets.
Here's a TikTok of the umbrella IRL.
Promising review: "This umbrella is exactly what my family was looking for as our everyday beach umbrella — large diameter, high quality, and cute retro design. It is a higher end umbrella but still slightly less expensive than the other big name designer beach gear company that we were considering. It is easy to pop up and stays standing, and we’ve had many compliments from other people at the beach asking where we got it. The customer service from the company was excellent. Would definitely recommend these umbrellas!" —Taryn
Get it from Amazon for $165 (available in seven colors).
2. A super soft multifunctional jersey scarf wrap — it'll look cute with your outfit but then expand to keep you warm when the evening temps suddenly take a turn. It's perfect for all your airplane travel, because it makes it easier to pack light so you have plenty of room in your luggage for souvenirs!
Promising review: "A flight attendant loaned me her wrap on an overnight flight as there were no blankets. I was amazed at how soft and warm it was. It’s so versatile and compact. I throw it in my handbag for a blanket at the movies. Easy to pack and use for travel. They make great gifts!" —Don Hammond
Get it from Amazon for $46 (available in 9 colors).
3. A short-sleeved comfy jumpsuit so you can stay super cozy wherever the season takes you (flights for vacation, leisurely neighborhood walks, or even, sigh, having to recover from a medical situation on the couch) but still feel stylish enough to comfortably walk into the fancy hotel lobby after ten hours on your feet. The fabric's super stretchy, so it's basically like wearing PJs — which means its the ideal situation when you have an overnight flight over the Atlantic.
Promising review: "I'm a flight attendant and you want to wear comfy clothes that look posh when flying on planes, it's part of our rules. This jumpsuit is beyond perfect. Fabric is on lighter side, but not sheer. Has nice stretch to fabric and loose look. Ankles are tapered, waist is elastic and has tie strap for looks. Button at top, which you can leave unbuttoned for an off the shoulder look. You can wear this to the beach for a nice casual look or put a belt, heels, blazer and necklace to dress up for a night out." —sassywahine
Get it from Amazon for $28.79+ (available in sizes S–3XL and 24 colors/patterns).
4. A pack of 10 metal hanging flower pots featuring hooks on the backs, so even if you only have a fence, balcony, deck, or trellis at your disposal, you can still grow little plants and enjoy greenery now through all of the summertime.
Promising review: "Lovely colorful flower pots. Perfect size to hold a single flower and they add such a nice pop of color to my yard. Very easy to hang up, no hardware required! I’m getting a lot of compliments on them. I bought several sets and planted bright flowers in them. I have them lining the inside of my yard and on the front of the house. They add a lot a cheer and homeyness for a simple and cheap project." —Maegan
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in multicolor, black, and white).
5. A collapsible, refillable, leakproof water bottle that's perfect for spring and summer travel — it won't take up a ton of room in your bag when you don't need it (like when you're going through security) but expands to hold a full 25 ounces that you can fill at a water fountain.
From when I asked flight attendants to tell us their recommendations for flying! TBH, pretty much every flight attendant who commented mentioned a refillable water bottle, because it's true that flying seriously dehydrates you!
"Hydrate so much! I love to drink lots of water — bring your own bottle!" —melialexander
It's easy to drink from because it has a wide spout that's protected from random dirt and germs because it flips down, but it's also simple to refill because the entire lid pops up, so you have a wide mouth that can even fit ice cubes with no problem. Both caps seal, so the entire bottle is leakproof, and it's completely dishwasher safe, like most silicone. Reviewers love it for cruises, flights, road trips, and, of course, everyday use.
Get it from Amazon for $26.89 (available in 6 colors).
6. Or a water bottle with a filter so you can fill your bottle at pretty much any sink or water fountain and KNOW that it's going to taste delicious, not funky or chlorine-y. Whether you're off on a week-long vacay or just taking advantage of the warmer weather for a hike before it gets TOO hot, you'll get tons of use out of this and appreciate it every time.
This is also from when I asked flight attendants to tell us their recommendations for flying!
"Can’t trust that hotel water." —cecelial4d8a192cd
"Always have a refillable water bottle with you. You may need water before takeoff, but we are always struggling so much to have everyone put their bags away and close the door in time that it’s not a priority for us, so PLEASE bring and fill water before getting on the plane." —michellee48b2133e7
This is a good option for travel because if it accidentally gets dropped, the plastic won't break, although you do have to squeeze it a little bit to get the water to come through (you can't just, like, tip it in your mouth and expect it to come out). Several reviewers specifically mentioned loving these for Disney World because you can fill them with ice and water at the restaurants and have great-tasting water all day. They do require replacement filters every two months; you can find a pack of three of those for $11.91.
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors, and in insulated stainless steel for $29.90+).
7. A packable, brimmed sunhat that's A) UPF 50+, meaning it'll actually protect you from the sun whether you're on the beach, gardening, or visiting a nearby winery for the afternoon and B) rollable so you can put it in your suitcase when it's time for a trip without it taking up a ton of room OR getting damaged. Protect your face and make your outfit sing at the same time!
It has a tie on the inside so you can easily adjust it to the size of your head! My sunhat does the same, and it's the best way to make sure it doesn't blow off with the breeze.
Promising review: "A must have! These are amazing! I rolled them up, packed for our trip and they came out perfect. Perfect for my flight attendant life!" —Fly Girl
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in 19 colors).
8. A compact, portable, rechargeable personal fan perfect for the moments when wherever you're hanging out (the airplane, the park your friend insisted on going to, etc.) is uncomfortably hot. You bring a jacket for when it's chilly, so it just makes sense to also have something to combat the heat!
Promising review: "This is my best travel accessory purchase. I saw another flight attendant with this fan on a hot summer plane during boarding. I knew I had to have it. Sometimes the air conditioning isn't that great overseas so having this fan helps. I get a solid 12 hours on the low setting and about 5 hours on the highest. The low setting is more than adequate." —Patti T.
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in 6 colors).
9. A super cute Porter Seal-Tight glass container because besides looking gorgeous in their pastels, these jars are coated in silicone so they're nearly break-proof and have lids that screw tightly on to prevent leaks, making them perfect for to-go lunches like spring salads. I have a couple I use all the time for food storage, and they work like a dream *and* they're even more spacious than they seem!
Naturally they're dishwasher- and microwave-safe: that's SO key. (I did get them for free, but was under no obligation to feature or review them, let alone give a positive review.)
If you're into these, the brand has all kinds of other cute, coordinating food storage options you can check out on their Amazon store page.
Promising review: "I saw these containers for the first time on one of those aesthetically pleasing TikToks. I thought to myself, 'I need these to be my best organized self.; When I came to Amazon and saw how much they were, I was appalled. Because, quite frankly, why would I spend that much on ONE little container? I was so curious as to why it was so expensive, I went ahead and bought one to see what all of the fuss was about. When I got the package, and took that sleek heavy duty bad boy out, I knew immediately why it was on the higher side. It’s sleek, durable, adorable, and excellent quality. It’s microwave safe, which is nice. It’s also dishwasher safe, which is even nicer. I realized that I do, in fact, need these in my life. I plan on purchasing more of them and I definitely recommend giving them a try!" —Ally
Get them from Amazon for $25+ each (available in two sizes and five colors).
10. A brilliant beach chair that folds flat for storage, opens to become an easy-to-roll beach wagon to get all your beach-going luxuries from the car to your prime spot, two wide wheels for easy pulling across loose sand, a cushioned pillow for supporting your afternoon beach nap, and a leg support perfect for assuming that optimal nap / lounging position. Yes it's over $100, but with SO many useful bells and whistles, I say "worth it!"
It holds up to 100 pounds as a cart and 200 pounds as a chair.
Promising review: "Still going strong 2 years later. I bought it in 2021 and have used it roughly 2–3 times a week all summer at our beach. Everywhere I take this thing people stop me and ask me where I got it. I've clunked it up stairs and down again, across grass, dirt, payment, it even hauled my 30 pound toddler the first summer. We're a family of 6 with 4 kids under 8, and we can haul all the toys, towels, shade equipment and fold out chair for my husband, plus more when family visits. No rust despite leaving it outside in the wind and rain all winter the first year." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $166.97.
11. A square-neck balloon-sleeve dress because you can't tell me it's not useful to have a super cozy, go-to dress appropriate for just about any situation the season could throw at you. You can't see it here, but it has a stretchy, smocked back, so you can comfortably take it from a day in front of your WFH computer to a night out with friends.
Promising reviews: "I saw this dress from a TikTok video and instantly wanted it. It's so great and true to size!" —corrine
"Perfect dress for anything really! Material is fancy enough to be a wedding guest dress or a cute daily spring dress!" —Rebecca Martinez
Get it from Amazon for $47.99 (available in sizes XS–XXL and 17 colors).
12. A decorative rainbow window film to give you plenty of privacy from prying neighbors eyes, but in a gorgeous, entrancing stained-glass kind of way you won't get tired of looking at, especially when the sunbeam hits the window just right. Oh, and if your dog regularly stations themselves at the window during certain times of day, this can block their line of sight too!
Psst — you can read BuzzFeed's review of this decorative window film for more deets!
Promising review: "I absolutely love this! TikTok made me buy it for my sunroof and I'm so glad I did! It's so beautiful when the sun comes through! And you get so much for the price!! If you're on the fence, buy it!!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in eight sizes)
13. A cleaning bleach gel — it's perfect for spring cleaning away that disgusting buildup of mold and grime on your washing machine, grout, and caulk all around your home. Simply pipe the amount you need out, let it sit out overnight, and feel amazed when a single paper towel wipe takes away all the nasty staining! And all with zero scrubbing or effort really.
Promising review: "Very satisfied. I tried everything to remove black mold with no success. This product actually worked to remove the black mold. I applied the gel on the mold and left it sit overnight. I was amazed the mold wiped off with a rag." —Robin S. Johns
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
14. A coconut oil- and shea butter–based air-dry leave-in cream designed specifically for curly and wavy hair, so you can enjoy defined, natural, hydrated texture that minimizes frizz and doesn't feel crunchy. If your state suffers under warm temps that cause extra humidity, you need this ASAP, and then will most certainly rely on it at least all the way through October.
Promising review: "I put some in my hair for the first time today and I'm impressed! I towel dried my hair and then put about a quarter size in my palm and spread throughout my hair, scrunched my hair, and then let it air dry. I think it did a good job at defining my waves and eliminating the serious frizz." —ninjamommy
Get it from Amazon for $7.97.
15. A pack of 10 beer salt strips if you can't get enough of that chili-lime salt lick flavor with your fave brew, can but hate all the time it takes to make fancy-pants salt rims. With these, you just peel, stick, and enjoy the flavor along with your Corona! Even if you don't get to be on a boat on a gorgeous afternoon (I won't either, TBH), this'll definitely make it feel like a sunny-and-80-degree day out on the water!
Promising review: "I love these! My husband likes them with his beer, but they they go great with more than just beer. They were fresh, easy to peel and stick to the bottle, and they taste great. I can't wait to try the chili lime flavor." —Justin Ewald
Get a two-pack (forty strips total) for $14.95 (available in three flavors).
16. Heeled mule sandals with braided straps because they're more than a lil like that more expensive Dolce Vita pair, including the comfort level that handy square block high heel brings. Your spring dresses deserve a pair of shoes that makes them an outfit...and honestly at this price, you can probably afford to snag a couple of colorways.
They've got a 3.5-inch chunky heel.
Promising review: "Amazingly comfortable. I was very skeptical when I bought this pair of heels. I thought I had to return them as they might not be comfortable for me. I have wide feet, so I thought they might not work but I wanna give it a try. Wowww!!! They blew my mind and they are very comfortable. I ordered size 8.5 and they fit me well especially my wide feet. They’re very cute and very comfortable. The material might not last me for years but they gave me a beachy feeling, which I love it. I totally recommend these shoes. They don’t hurt my feet at all." —Amazon Customer
Get them from Amazon for $34.98+ (available in women's sizes 5–11 regular and wide and in 27 styles).
17. The Megababe's Après Shave roll-on, which I desperately want to try because my colleague Katy Herman says it's "the only thing that has stopped me from getting razor burn on my bikini line and that might just work the same wonders on other areas that typically give you trouble post-shave." If those pesky bumps have you down, I recommend giving this a try!
Katy says: "This stuff is my new holy grail. I'm super prone to razor bumps and ingrown hairs on my bikini line, and I used to use "ingrown-eliminating" wipes that honestly didn't work super well. I'd pretty much decided I would endure the pain of one wax or sugar session per summer, or try using at-home wax strips, to live my smoothest skin life. But no more!!! I've been using this for a couple months and recently realized, wait...I legit have not had razor burn since I started using this right after shaving/getting out of the shower. It's magic! I have had maybe two stubborn ingrowns but they weren't super swollen or painful. Megababe works wonders yet again!!!"
Promising review: "As someone who gets a lot of razor bumps from shaving, this product is a miracle! You can use it after you shave, but I’ve found the best results from using it consistently every day or so. The only problem is that when you stop using it, the razor bumps come back. But with consistency, they are completely gone!" —Marina
Get it from Amazon for $13.97.
18. A joyful bedside- or bath-mat–size smiley face rug ready to greet you with a little burst of sunshine every morning. You endured all those April showers to get to May, so time to enjoy the flowers!
Remember to just wash it on cold, though: all those fibers are only polyester, so if you machine dry it or it gets too old it might become matted.
Promising review: "I’m so in love with this bath mat! It absorbs water so it dries fast and it's soft to stand on. I love this cute design! Cheery for my bathroom! Makes me smile!" —Drhonda fitzroy
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in two sizes).
19. A reviewer-loved floral faux-wrap mini dress that'll be just the thing when you're invited to be a +1 last minute to a wedding. Skip frantically rifling through your closet, and instead embrace this beautiful v-neck, ruffly, stretchy-waist situation for dinners out, baby showers, photoshoots, and more!
Promising review: "I will be buying this dress again in different colors! This dress was so pretty and good quality too. Have worn it serval times and received tons of compliments! You can dress up with heels or dress down with sneakers. Such a great summer/springtime dress!" —Danielle Sharp Furlow
Get it from Amazon for $35.09+ (available in 16 colors and sizes S–XL).
20. A pair of lightweight, supportive, waterproof, durable, but still super stylish Croc platforms ready for every 10,000+ step day you take every time it's warm enough basically the rest of this year — and for several years to come, like this reviewer. They're made of that cushy Crocs material, which helps prevent blisters!
My coworker Chelsea Stuart owns these and swears by them! She says:
"I have these in all black (as pictured above) and I am OBSESSED with them. They are my go-to travel/all-day walking shoe. They have gone around the world with me and walked 20,000-step days in NYC without so much as a hint of a hint of a blister. They're super easy to get on and off, v cushy, and are impossible to stain. I had my last pair for two years and they didn't even scuff at all — I had just completely worn off the soles so it was time to replace them."
Promising review: "I was hesitant to buy these because most sandals that are made of 'rubber' will have your foot slip-sliding around with even a bit of sweat (remember those '80s jelly shoes?!) Well, these are NOTHING like that. They are very comfortable and fit my wide foot well. I worried they might squeak or the back strap may flop about. Nope. None of that. These are perfect travel shoes because they can be worn with everything! I have the black ones but am now curious to see if other color choices are available. Try them!" —Monique
Get them from Amazon for $41.24+ (available in sizes 4–11 and in 13 colors/patterns).
21. A microfiber duster perfect for wiping down all kinds of surfaces during your annual spring clean, because it attracts and holds onto dust like a *magnet* instead of brushing it into the air just to settle again later. Actually getting rid of the dust is THE key to a home that needs less dusting.
This one from Oxo is very thin so it can squeeze into tight crevices. To clean it you just run it through a gentle cycle in the washer and air-dry.
You can buy extra covers for $10.79 each and a long-handled version for $16.98.
Promising review: "Life hack! For years I've been cleaning dust off my furniture the hard way, using paper towels and a cleaning solution. Now with this duster, I don't have to do that anymore and it saves me a ton of time." —Mills
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
22. A simple dunk-and-rinse paw washer because your dogs constantly bring dirt in from the yard — and mud thanks to all those spring showers — and this stops it in its tracks even better than a towel would. It has a few rows of silicone bristles for scrubbing and a main compartment for soap and water!
Enlisting an old beach towel really can work wonders to keep your floors cleaner, especially if you're consistent about giving them a quick wipe-down.
But if you deal with lots of mud or sand that gets embedded between their toes, a paw washer could help. Its silicone bristles are super gentle so many dogs don't mind them, and they help rinse off most dirt and mud with just a quick dip or two (for particularly muddy days, you may have to change the water once or twice, but that will still be easier than pulling out the hose). Just imagine how much cleaner your floors would stay if your dogs stopped bringing dirt inside with them, period!
Promising review: "Perfect for a messy pup. I live where it’s constantly raining and with rain, there’s mud. It’s a life hack you need! Btw I have a schnauzer, but I know a bigger dogs paw would surely fit in this." —Monica Cardenes
Get one from Amazon for $11.28+ (available in three sizes and six colors).
23. A Velcro-powered Trtl travel pillow that you can easily adjust into the *perfect* position to help stop your head from doing that painful slow bobbing nod as you try to sleep somehow while sitting up. Whether you spend time dozing in planes, trains, or automobiles, your back and neck muscles will be SO grateful. Oh, and it packs down to the size of a magazine!
Ciera Velarde, a former editor here at BuzzFeed, loves this! She says: "I've used this for the past few years and swear by it! Before this, I always found traditional neck pillows uncomfortable and would end up ditching them halfway through the flight and getting frustrated. The Trtl pillow is adjustable — you wrap the pillow around your neck and secure it with Velcro, and if you find it's too loose, just make it a bit tighter! I've truly never slept better on a plane than with this pillow."
Promising review: "As a flight attendant for a major airline I have heard from passengers how much they like this pillow. So I ordered it...I LOVE IT. I lost my U-shaped memory foam pillow recently so I thought I would give this a try. It's smaller than a U-shape pillow and easy to pack up. Lots of fun colors to match your outfits. But most of all it works. It's cheap enough to give it a try...so just do it." —Franny
Get it from Amazon for $63.99+ (available in 5 colors).
24. A Kindle Paperwhite because it lets you carry dozens of books with you at once but weighs just a little over 6 ounces — *and* can 100% handle it if you want to take it in the bath with you. It's the perfect weather for reading outside, and this fits in your bag so you'll always have your book for impromptu park visits. Oh, and if you want to save $$ on buying books, get it set up with your local library, and you can download your reads for free!
Yes, that means it's waterproof! Its black-and-white screen reads like paper, even in direct sunlight. If you're a Prime member, you get free access to over 1,000 books and magazines.
Promising review: "I’ve held onto physical books for a long time, but with a two-week vacation planned, I decided to splurge on the Kindle for my birthday gift. I have read 11 online books since I bought it, and my only regret is that I didn’t purchase it sooner. I love the quick downloads, library organizing, and the ability to have so many options in such a small device. I now carry my Kindle everywhere I go to pass the time in various places. The feature of book suggestions has also helped me find a few new fave authors. The biggest plus for me is how you can change the lighting at night to read in bed without a book light. Total game changer. Buy the Kindle — you will love it." —Erin P.
Get it from Amazon for $139.99 (available in two physical sizes, with 8 GB or 32 GB of memory, and with or without lockscreen ads).
25. A pair of polarized sunglasses to seriously reduce glare and protect your eyes from harmful UV rays, whether you're driving, boating, swimming, or just chilling in the ocean.
The first time I tried polarized glasses (tho they were fancier than these), we were on a beach in Hawaii and my mom let me borrow her pair. It was clear water anyway, but I could suddenly see SO much more detail through to the bottom, because it blocked the sun's glare so effectively. Now I'll only wear polarized!
These have 100% UV protection, which is the most important thing to look for in sunglasses, according to The American Academy of Ophthalmology. Reviewers say each pair comes with a case, a cleaning cloth, and a mini screwdriver for tightening them if needed.
Promising reviews: "I was driving directly into the sun yesterday and they did a damn good job of cutting the glare and enhancing my surroundings." —Henryhillsmom
"I bought these as a cheap and quick replacement to similar looking sunglasses that recently were stolen. I had no hope for these being as great but was extremely happy to be wrong. These are very comfortable and the polarized lenses are wonderful and work quite well. These do not feel cheap, the quality is great! I am all around happier with this purchase than I was with similar sunglasses with an extra $100 on the price tag." —Anastasia Tavenier
Get a pair from Amazon for $12.99 (7 variations of different frame and lens colors available; some mirrored, some not).
26. A squeegee broom so you can extract years' worth of built-up, embedded pet hair from your carpet and rugs (the kind that even your pet vacuum somehow doesn't touch) *and* easily sweep up the scattered bits from your hardwood or tile floors.
One of our readers owns this and loves it so much they commented about it:
"I bought the squeegee broom and it did wonders for getting hair (both mine and my cats) out of the carpet, carpet looks great now!" —socks1234, from this roundup of hall-of-fame products
It features rubber bristles along one edge, and if you flip it, a wide rubber squeegee on the other — some reviewers find the squeegee side is more effective on carpet than the bristles, so could be worth a try! Oh, and the handle telescopes 36–60 inches, so you can store it easily but also like, use it to squeegee off high windows if necessary.
Get it from Amazon for $12.98 (also available with a collapsible handle).
27. Some Wrist Buddy contoured yoga blocks to relieve that insistent pressure you feel through both wrists when you use regular flat blocks — instead of forcing you to bend your wrist so your palm's flat, they allow a comfortable vertical grip. Poses like half-moon, plank, and crow will feel even better than they do already!
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).
28. A pet hair remover that you simply brush over any fabric surface to instantly pick up basically every last bit of shedding your furry friend's always leaving in their wake. Because it doesn't rely on adhesive paper, you only have to buy it once and use it forever!
Another reader loved this so much they commented about it, too:
"The ChomChom is amazing. My couch looks so much better than it did after the paper tape rollers!" —hint of suspense, from this roundup of reusable products
I used this a BUNCH in 2020, while living with my boyfriend at his parents (for various pandemic-related reasons) and their two sweet but shed-prone dogs. So I can tell you with resounding certainty: it works! Give it some simple back-and-forth swipes over your upholstered furniture, and it easily picks up TONS of pet hair. Then it's simple to pop open the back compartment and swoop that unbelievably big pile of collected hair right into the trash or compost.
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
29. A trifold travel wallet big enough to hold your phone, credit cards and cash, passport, boarding pass, and whatever other plethora of travel documents you need, all while keeping them easy to access at your fingertips, ready to pull out the very moment they're needed.
It comes with *deep breath*: a passport pocket, a boarding pass compartment, three credit card slots, an ID slot, a slim card pouch, a slim pocket, a ticket slot, a cellphone pouch, a coin zippered pocket, a key holder, and a pen holder.
Promising review: "OMG I totally love this! First of all, it’s such a pretty pastel pink color and pink is my favorite color. The quality is also so lovely with all the right amount of pockets to store my IDs and passport and other relevant documents. I’m a flight attendant so this is the perfect size of travel wallet for me. This definitely exceeded my expectations!" —Pravena Jay
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in 36 colors).
30. A stainless steel cleaner and polish — I suspect it will work both *faster* and *better* than pretty much any other stainless steel cleaner you've tried — because it did for my mom AND the 13,000 other people who have left 5-star reviews. Less time spent + easy results = no frustration!
My mom tried like, three or four different stainless cleaners before I showed her this one, and y'all: she swears by it because it's easier and faster to use than the others, and makes all of her stainless appliances SO SHINY!
Promising review: "10/10 would buy again. Works better than any stainless steel cleaner I’ve bought, or any DIY “hack” I’ve attempted. It also smells amazing and leaves my kitchen smelling fresh for a while after I use it. Plus the microfiber cloth is an added bonus and so far is up really well to multiple washes." —Sean
Get a bottle and a streak-free cloth from Amazon for $19.95.
31. An electric pressure washer to blast that gross-looking buildup of mud splatters and mildew off all kinds of outdoor surfaces and furniture, so it all looks freshly new just in time for you to enjoy everything in the warm weather! Simply hook up to your hose, plug in, and go.
Promising review: "WOW!!!! I've worked with gas-powered pressure washers in the past, and truthfully, I expected a high-pressure garden hose, but I was proven wrong. I spent a total of 5 hours (with breaks) pressure cleaning my pool deck (cement) and patio (pavers) which I neglected to do for 10 years. My wife asked when I had time to redo the deck and install new pavers :-). Extremely easy to use. Has an auto lock on the handle so you don't accidentally clean your toes (hurts but you get to keep them). Wear shoes and googles 100% especially on pavers because the grime and moss fly right off. Used a heavy-duty extension cord and 100-foot hose to get to the back of my deck, with no issues. It's lightweight and easy to store. Thanks Sun Joe!!!!" —David Gedoun
Get it from Amazon for $211.
32. A cropped sweater tank in a strawberry print that'll solve your conundrum of what ADORABLY cute thing to buy for the current 65-degree weather (layer it over an Oxford shirt, cuffing the sleeves as needed) that you'll also get to wear by itself all through the hot summer months (reviewers say the fabric's relatively thin).
33. A pack of Bottle Bright fizzing cleaning tablets that you simply drop into almost any seemingly permanently stained travel mug or stainless water bottle to banish those stains without scrubbing even one little bit. Want all your beloved drinking vessels to look new in no time? This stuff's the key!
Promising review: "This product is phenomenal. I had about a year's worth of coffee sludge build-up in my favorite thermos that I had tried almost everything — soaking in soap, bottle brushes, various online hacks. I bought these, popped one in with some warm water, and waited an hour. The sludge literally just rinsed right out. Completely. No scrubbing. I recommend these to everyone I know now." —Jackie
Get a box of 12 tablets from Amazon for $7.99.
34. A splurge-worthy RoboVac to really keep your floors cleaner than you ever thought possible. IDK about you, but there's no way I'll ever vacuum or sweep every day without one of these little buddies doing it for me.
This vac moves between hard floors and low-pile carpets/rugs without a glitch and can pick up all the accumulated dust, dirt, and hair left strewn about your home while you go do literally anything else. The reviewer who took the pic on the right above says that with a goldendoodle in the house, it picks up that much dust and hair EVERY DAY. Omg.
Promising review: "Best housekeeping hack! I have to empty it almost everyday because it does it's job so well! I call her Mrs. Doubtfire and may purchase a twin to work upstairs as well. Timer was easy to set after reading the directions. Cleaning her out is a regular occurrence. She rarely gets stuck but usually only if the floor is cluttered worth cords or something. She also stops when she's full and needs to be cleaned instead of burning out her own motor which I think is nice. I have two Great Pyrenees and she handles the hair beautifully as well as the mess I track in from the barn." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $139.98.
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35. A Cincha travel belt because it's SUCH a pain when your tote or backpack continuously slides off the top of your roller bag at the airport — and even more of a pain to carry that heavy tote on your shoulder. This buckles your tote securely to the handle and comes in a bunch of cute designs, so it won't cramp your style.
It adjusts up to 38 inches, so it works with most bags. My mom has one of these she's used several times and loves it!
Cincha Travel is a Black-owned, California-based small business that makes these cool belts — and they donate 100 airline miles for every purchase to reconnect migrant families.
Promising review: "Makes traveling so much less of a headache! Got this after seeing it in a BuzzFeed article before my Jamaica trip. Made traveling so much more pleasant. Didn't have to worry about my tote falling off my suitcase the entire time. Highly recommend!" —Zaid Shahatit
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in 17 colors and designs).
36. A stylish, magpie-bait, built-to-endure gold claw clip from Kitsch to add a touch of shine and elegance to what's probably the easiest updo possible outside of the classic messy bun. The little teeth these clips come with were intentionally rounded to prevent damage, which is more than your raggedy three-year-old scrunchie can say.
The self-financed, LA-based, woman-owned small biz Kitsch makes all kinds of useful hair accessories.
Promising review: "Love that you can dress this up or down! It is my go-to accessory for working in preschool to put my hair up quickly. It is elegant and classic. It is amazingly durable even in getting thrown in the bottom of my heavy work bag! I am amazed by this clip. I have coarse medium thick hair and it is the perfect size." —Niki
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
37. A bottle of NYX setting spray so you can ensure your makeup lasts and lasts through even the most marathon of sweaty shifts, long nights dancing, or annoying spring allergy attacks. Mac and Urban Decay both have their own much-beloved setting sprays, but reviewers say this works just as well, if not even better.
Promising reviews: "This make up setting spray is a must! I have allergies and often spend the first couple of hours of my morning sneezing. Once I put this spray on, my make up sets and I don't have to worry about it rubbing off. The matte finish also helps to prevent my face from getting oily." —csells
"Expensive isn't always better. I tried this spray before spending the day outdoors in 90-degree heat at Disneyland, and the only place my makeup moved was on the tip of my nose because I have allergies and use a lot of Kleenex. But otherwise, it looked as fresh as it did when I put it on. I’ve used Mac and Urban Decay setting spray and they never worked as well as this stuff. I am completely amazed. Definitely give it a try." —Stephanie
Get it from Amazon for $9.38 (available in two sizes and matte, dewy, or plump finishes).
38. A dog-spot and high-traffic lawn repair formula designed to nurture those inevitable bald spots in your grass (whether they're in the sun or the shade) into a once more lush, green, and happily continuous spring and summer lawn of your dreams. Sprinkle it on, water regularly, and enjoy how effective it is!
It's best to plant on a day when the temp's lower than 80, so now's the time!
Promising review: "I have lacrosse players and dogs and this stuff is amazing. My yard looked like an abandoned lot before this and it literally 'grew anywhere' just like it said. The bag I planted last year actually came back strong this year so I put more down and it is working like a dream!" —chchmom
Get it from Amazon for $16.44+ (available in five sizes).
39. A chemical-free miracle weeder that doesn't require bending down to pull up those rogue dandelions sprouting between your rows of squash but still gets every bit of the pesky plants all the way down to the root, so you don't have to worry they'll tenaciously sprout up again.
Unless you want to harvest and eat the dandelion greens, I guess. Or like getting your hands dirty, which is totally acceptable. Made with a bamboo handle and powder-coated steel, it uses a simple lever system to made 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 weed 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 $44.95.
40. A pack of two of oil-absorbing sponges to passively float around your pool or hot tub and absorb that slick, gross layer of body oils, hair products, sunscreen, and other random gunk that can't help but wash off in the water when literally anyone hops in. Maintaining a pool takes a ton of work as it is, you might as make it simpler.
Promising review: "Scummy water bugging you? I just got this gem of a product last night. Popped it into my hot tub and from the picture I attached, you can see that in just about 12 hours, this little Scumbug ate up all the oil and filth in the hot tub. The water not only looks better, but smells better too! Highly recommended!" —Mickey D.
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $14.99.
41. A bug-catching tool so you can capture all kinds of irritating little pests in an almost playful jiffy, no need to dig out a glass and a piece of thin-enough but thick-enough cardboard. Then you can safely release 'em outside (*phew*) after you and your kiddo have taken sufficient time to admire the latest kitchen invader!
Promising review: "Simple and works well for catching bugs. It’s the classic 'glass and slide a piece of paper under it' method turned into a device where you no longer have to go hunting for a piece of paper or worry about holding it tightly over the glass. Used it to catch and release various small critters in the house out into the yard rather than smashing them. The magnifying glass part works well and it’s interesting to observe the bugs before releasing them." —Patrick
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
42. And speaking of catching bugs: an odorless sticky gnat trap that'll lure unsuspecting busy buzzy bodies to their certain doom...then they can be easily all tossed in the trash at once. What kind of bugs does it work for? Everything from flies to gnats to mosquitoes.
BTW according to reviewers, you want to put these in a spot the flies already love to frequent, because while they're highly effective sticky traps, they don't have anything to otherwise attract the infuriating insects.
Promising review: "A must for your plants. Great for all those fungus gnats near my plants! Saw this shown on a TikTok used in a vivarium enclosure and just had to try it. Works great and is very attractive looking." —Mac
Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $7.99.
43. A foam pogo jumper because it'll make your toddler squeal with delight and semi-trick them into doing energy-busting cardio in the form of endless hops around the living room. Old-school pogo sticks rely on balancing on one central spring, but the block-and-stretchy-rope combo on this baby means it's a LOT harder to fall over mid-Tigger-ing.
Promising review: "I ordered these as a last minute addition to the pile of Christmas gifts my kids opened this year. These stole the show. I’m so glad that I found something to keep them active indoors during the winter months! Five days later, they still haven’t put them down. We just ordered four more for friends/family!" —Joe C.
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in 17 designs).
44. A pair of white leopard print bike shorts so you can feel fashionable (animal prints like these are a neutral!), comfortable (ahhh, stretchy fabric), and cool (because why wear anything BUT shorts and dresses when the weather hits 75 and only gets hotter) all through the rest of this season and well into the sweat-inducing summertime.
Promising review: "These are amazinggggg! So buttery soft and comfortable. A lot of shorts ride up and move around while working out but these did not. So soft and comfy I want to get more for workouts and just hanging out. I LOVE these. They look just like the picture and fit perfectly." —Jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in sizes XS–XXL and in 19 colors and prints).