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Promising review: "We live in a household that contains two humans, two dogs, and two cats. It's a real Noah's Ark furnished with a black sectional couch. Our dogs absolutely hate the vacuum. So much so they will attack the cleaner head with their vicious bite even before we power it on. This makes the task of cleaning our couch extremely unpleasant and nearly impossible. Thanks to Chom Chom, we no longer have this problem! With a simple, quick, SOUNDLESS sweep, we're able to keep our couch pet hair–free in blissful peace. This tool does an amazing job picking up pet hair but not so much with crumbs. We were so impressed, we gifted these as X-mas presents for all of our pet-loving friends." —Magpie
Get it from Amazon for $24.95 (originally $34.99).
The set comes with four packing cubes of various size, as well as a laundry bag.
I have these packing cubes and cannot recommend them enough. I just went on a two week vacation to New Zealand and just KNEW that by the time I got home my suitcase was going to look like two tornados kissing. But with the cubes, my suitcase was neat and tidy for the entire trip. By the end of week one, I found myself spontaneously yelling "I love the CUBES!" in a Seinfeld-adjacent voice, much to the dismay of everyone I was traveling with. But what can I say? I love these stinkin' cubes.
Get a set of four from Amazon for $24.99 (available in nine colors).
Promising review: "These are so adorable! I love having cute socks like these to wear with my dressier shoes that give me blisters without socks or tights. They feel like they should hold up pretty well — they haven't snagged or ripped on anything so far, which I was concerned about. Great socks!" —Michelle D
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $17.90 (also available in two other patterns).
The balm is phthalate-, paraben-, cruelty-, and gluten-free.
Promising review: "Been using this product for over 22 years and it's still the best on the market. I have very sensitive, dry lips, and this is the only lip balm I can use without breaking out with eczema around my lips." —Mwadi
Get it from Sephora for $9.50.
Promising review: "As a heavy bottomed woman, I often have a challenging time fitting into cute clothes like this because the legs are not wide enough for my hips and thighs, or they are waaaay too wide and I look like I'm swimming in fabric. But these are the perfect slouchy fit! The straps are adjustable ties in the front, and wear off the shoulder with a nice drape. The crotch is a bit of a drop, but not annoyingly so, which helps give the tailored slouch fit. The pants cut off at a weird capri/flood length unrolled, but they look cuter cuffed anyways, so I easily avoid that. The material is a bit rough at first, but goes away after the first few washes. Seems like a durable linen, which I love." —Kim
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in sizes S–4XL, as well as four colors).
Promising review: "When I ordered this item, I was looking for a light weight summer blanket' that would also look good enough to function as a bed spread. For that reason I ordered a king size blanket even though my bed is a queen. This blanket works perfectly. Light, comfortable, soft, and looks good. Because if the waffle weave, it doesn’t wrinkle, and it washes well. I got the light gray and it almost has a very light green cast to it, which is fine because it still works with my color scheme. I recommend this item." —C. Cordaro
Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in three sizes, as well as 11 colors).
Promising review: "I am in love with the Fire Stick. Once I received it I plugged it in, and it popped right up already connected to my Amazon account and ready to use. I use my Fire Stick everyday and am tempted to cancel my cable there's so much to watch on it. I'm getting one for each room." —Tekeishab
Get it from Amazon or $39.99.
Promising review: "Ordering this in every color as I speak. This dress is soft, stretchy, and oh-so-forgiving. I bought the light grey and it's not see-through at all. Flattering on any body type. Doesn't ride up, stays put, and is ultra sexy." —Janet Snakehole
Get it from Amazon for $21.99 (available in sizes XS–XL, as well as 16 colors).
The straw's microfiltration membrane eliminates bacteria and parasites so you can safely drink from any available water source without worry.
Promising review: "Used it on a hike recently; tried different configurations as shown, with the drinking straight out of the river, and out of a wide-mouth bottle. The flow-rate through the LifeStraw is a little reminiscent of drinking a really thick milkshake, which is understandable considering the filter basically gets everything. When I filled up my Nalgene with water from the stream, I could see the sediment start to settle; I even made sure to get some with the straw just to see. Worked like a charm. You just need to remember to blow into it afterwards to clear out the straw." —Kingston
Get it from Amazon for $17.47.
Promising review: "I only received the book light yesterday, but I quickly charged it and used it last night. I very much like that the brightness of the light can be easily adjusted and that the stem is both flexible and sturdy. It can be bent to almost any position, and it stays there. The light itself is very lightweight, so it didn't distort the pages of the paperback I am reading. I clipped it to about a half inch of the pages I had already read, and didn't have to fuss with it again." —Mashawn
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (originally $39.99).
Promising review: "I really love this shirt. It's comfortable, soft, and still stylish even if it's only a plain white t-shirt. I would definitely buy a few of these shirts since they are perfect for everyday wear." —ElizaAnn07
Get it from Madewell for $29.50 (available in sizes XXS–XXL, as well as four colors).
I love this lip gloss more than I love most people. It's thick but definitely wearable, and it's the only gloss I've tried this year in my self-proclaimed Year of Gloss that actually has staying power. RIP having to do one zillion applications a day.
Get it from Nordstrom for $17.50 (available in 21 colors).
The cover is machine washable. Score!
Promising review: "Most travel neck pillows make me feel completely overwhelmed, and this is especially great for those with shorter necks. It gives you control and once you get the positioning that you prefer, it is really comfortable and provides the right support in the right places. Also (and this was a selling point in the beginning), having used this on several long-haul flights, I loved that after each trip I could easily unzip the cover and throw it in the wash." —ltny
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in two colors).
Promising review: "This little device was surprisingly WONDERFUL! My hubby hesitated to put it on his 'precious' YETI cooler, but after putting it in, we both were astounded! We never thought about how much easier it would be on our tent camping trips to be able to easily see into the cooler after dark! This was a game changer for us! It works exactly as described. It comes on when opened and goes off when closed — just like your fridge!" —Suzyzzle
Get it from Amazon for $9.11 (originally $15.48).
Players compete to finish train routes across the country and build the longest routes, sometimes sneakily snatching rails up from their competitors. Game play lasts anywhere from 30–60 minutes and is fit for two to five players.
Promising review: "Essential board game for anyone who plays board games. The last generation had Monopoly, and we now have Ticket to Ride. This game is played by my wife and myself on a regular basis, and my 7- and 5-year-old love it as much as we do. Great family game and a great game to introduce to non-gamers. It has tons of replayability and is always competitive fun. If you like games, you must have this in your collection." —Erik
Get it from Amazon for $41.79.
Promising review: "I'm always asking my husband to save bugs, so he got me this as a gag gift. However, we've actually used it on multiple occasions! I was worried the bristles would squish the softer bugs when it picks them up, but it hasn't harmed one bug that we've saved. My husband even managed to catch a fly that landed in the corner of the window. He took it outside, released it, and it flew away unharmed." —Adam Clark
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in five colors).
The pads are machine washable and come with a washable laundry bag so they don't get lost.
Promising review: "These are really nice, and are a must if you are eco-conscious! I use a cleansing balm to remove my makeup and it requires a cloth to fully remove the balm/makeup from your skin. These pads work wonderfully for the job. They’re much better than using disposable cotton rounds, since they don’t fall apart, and they’re softer than a traditional washcloth. This bamboo fabric is super soft and durable. It feels good on the skin and gently but thoroughly wipes away your makeup and cleansers. I absolutely LOVE that it comes with a garment bag so that you don’t lose them in the washing machine. I choose to wash these in the cold delicate cycle. I totally recommend these! I think they’re a great value!" —Phillip A. Rzewski
Get a 16-pack from Amazon for $12.99 (available in two colors).
Promising review: "I used my wide mouth Nalgene for EIGHT years every day at every job I've had. We were inseparable. All the lunches we had together, the late nights, early mornings, fears of bosses, laughing at co-workers, ah the joys we had together. I didn't even treat it that well, dropping it on concrete, down stairs, throwing it in my car, and not a single leak. I've left it behind almost everywhere, but we always found each other. Until one work meeting when left it in the conference room. I'm guessing someone grew quite jealous of our affection, and swiped it! NO! Truly an end of an era. There really was a connection here. Well, eight years of daily use later is a good enough review for me to come back and buy the same water bottle." —amznbuyer
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in 60 colors).
Promising review: "Just an unbelievably gorgeous and ultra comfortable shoe. I was so dreading going to an outdoor wedding simply because I couldn't imagine how I could survive in a normal sandal all day with my bad knees. After exploring all the options available made by the more supportive shoe brands, I finally took a chance on Dansko's — really because it was the best looking one of all the options. So how thrilled was I to discover that it is not only REALLY attractive, but also got me through the entire day and night of wedding festivities with not even a twinge in my knees. Couldn't recommend more highly." —Book Buffy
Get them from Amazon for $100.70+ (available in sizes 5.5–12, as well as four colors).
Using a fountain pen is one of the most pretentious simple pleasures in my life. It's SO easy to use. This one has an ink cartridge that you just pop in and go. I've never has a problem with leaking, and the tip is the perfect size for getting crisp, thin lines. This set comes with the pen body, one ink cartridge, and a box.
Promising review: "I really like this pen so far. It writes very smooth and is always ready with ink when I use it. I’ve had others that take a few seconds for the ink to flow properly. Recommended!" —Gary M. Thompson
Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (available in six colors and three nib sizes).
The starter kit comes with a handle, a magnetic holder, and two razor cartridges. Four replacement cartridges are sent every one, two, or three months, depending on how often you need them. Shave gel, lotion, and other extras can be added as well!
Get it from Billie starting at $9.
My coworkers and I genuinely fangirl about Billie so much, we wrote a love letter — I mean — post about it. Check out "We Tried That Pretty Razor Subscription All Over Instagram And, TBH, We Loved It" for more info and our reviews!
Promising review: "I love this thing! The print is nice and large, and the spiral binding is super nice. The paper is still newspaper-y which makes it feel like a newspaper crossword without having to lug around a newspaper. I use erasable pens, and they erase great. The boxes are plenty big enough for the letters and the crosswords are all appropriately 'Monday' difficulty. Great thing to have! Can’t wait to finish it and move on to Tuesday!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.48.
Want more of a challenge? Try the Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday versions of this book for increasing difficulty!
I have one of these and cannot recommend it enough. I love to be tucked in or have some pressure on me when I sleep, but a weighted blanket can be just too much sometimes, especially during the summer in an apartment with no AC. The Hatch sleep pod keeps me nice and cozy but is breathable, so I don't get overheated. Added bonus of bringing the chances of my uncovered feet being grabbed by monsters in the night down to 0%.
Get it from Hatch Sleep for $110 (available in two sizes).
The reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.