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    47 Genius Products That'll Make Your Life *Way* Easier

    If each of these products had IQs, I have a feeling they would all be around 200.

    1. A nonstick microwave pasta cooker because you know how it goes — a watched pot never boils especially when you're absolutely starving. This bad boy will give you a batch of al dente pasta in just 12 minutes! 

    A reviewer photo of uncooked pasta and water in the clear, plastic microwave pasta cooker
    A photo from the same reviewer of cooked pasta and water in the clear, plastic microwave pasta cooker

    It also doubles as a strainer, and you can use the holes in the lid to portion out long pastas.

    Promising reviews: "This little thing is great. I wish I'd bought it sooner. It's a very simple container with draining and measuring holes (for long pasta) in the lid. The container itself isn't anything special. Honestly, the part that makes it REALLY worth buying is the little instruction card. It accurately shows you how long to cook many different kinds of pasta, how much water to add, etc. It takes out all the guesswork, which saves SO much time. Every kind of pasta I've tried so far has come out perfectly al dente by strictly following the instructions." —T. B. H.

    Get it from Amazon for $17.99.

    2. A super popular (100,000+ 5-star ratings!) ChomChom pet hair remover that pet owners swear by. It's just like a lint roller but without the paper so it never runs out. It's designed to pick up pet hair efficiently and once it's locked in, it doesn't go anywhere until you throw it away.

    GIF of reviewer using the chom chom roller to remove fur from a couch
    reviewer image of a chom chom roller open to reveal all the collected pet hair inside

    Promising review: "TikTok made me buy this, and it is money well spent!! I’m convinced that my beagle sheds a full coat of hair and regrows it daily! I use this on my bed every single day and it blows my mind how well it works. Before this I was going through 4–5 disposable sticky rollers a month and spending three times longer to remove dog hair. I am buying these for everyone in my family as Christmas gifts this year! ❤️" —tiff4short

    Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three styles). 

    3. A set of bag sealers because there is nothing worse than looking forward to eating Hot Cheetos after a long, hard day just to munch on some stale chips. One side seals and the other side opens — the perfect snack companion.

    reviewer holding the small grey bag resealer with hook on the top
    gif of a reviewer using the small grey device to reseal a bag of almonds and then turning it upside down to show it works

    Promising review: "I love this little gadget. Believe it or not, I saw this on TikTok as an 'Amazon product you didn’t know you needed.' Since my older sons are on their own at college, they eat a lot of pre-packaged items. So we got one for each boy as a stocking stuffer. They were actually excited to try them out so the boys went in our pantry, opened new bags of chips and crackers just to re-seal them. Lol! It works pretty good for such a small device. The cutter even works so the bags that are mostly empty aren’t as big and don’t take up as much room. My husband wants one for our house now. Guess we’re getting another one." —Can7

    Get a set of two from Amazon for $14.39

    4. A twist-bottom flower vase to finally end your internal battle of whether or not to take care of your gifted flowers, because this makes it so easy and convenient. Instead of struggling to replace the water or trim the stems, just remove the bottom of the vase for easy access!

    A model twisting open a white flower vase at the base
    Model cutting the stems of the flowers and draining the water
    Amazon

    Check out a TikTok of the twist-off vase in action. 

    Amaranth Vase Company is a small business that was started to solve the problem of the messiness and inconvenience of caring for a bouquet of flowers. 

    Promising review: "Most genius vase. The flowers last so much longer, because you can change the water and snip the stems to keep bacteria from growing and killing your flowers. It’s also beautiful as a vase itself, super modern and chic." —Eliezer Labkowsky

    Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in six colors and two sizes). 

    5. An anti-soggy cereal bowl because no one should have to eat Cinnamon Toast *Crunch*less. It separates solids and liquids and can also be used for chips and dips, curry and rice, and anything else you despise eating soggy. 

    Reviewer's split cereal bowl with milk and cereal separated
    Reviewer's split bowl used for soup and salad

    Promising review: "This product is something I didn’t know I needed. It’s like the creator crawled into my soul and found the deepest desire of my heart and then invented it. If you think I’m being dramatic, you should try soggy cereal and then eat cereal from THIS bowl. I’ll take 30 more, please, and hand them out as gifts." —Sarah F.

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three colors and in packs of two or three).

    6. And a two-sided travel cup so instead of having to bring both a water bottle and coffee tumbler, you just need this genius cup! 

    reviewer holding the creative water cup, which is filled with iced coffee on one side and water on the other
    gif of reviewer turning the creative water cup filled with two beverages upside down to show that it doesn't leak

    Check it out on TikTok here!

    Promising review: "You NEED this. This product is AMAZING. When I run errands, I hate bringing both a water bottle and coffee tumbler. This product solves that issue. I ran it through my dishwasher to clean it, and the plastic didn’t morph at all. 10/10 recommend!" —Megan Huffman

    Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in three colors). 

    7. The Pink Stuff to remove grease and grime from quite literally any surface, from stoves to bathtubs to even jewelry! It works so well it'll be attached to your hip. For this price? You'll definitely get a bang for your buck.

    a reviewer's pan with a stained bottom then shiny clean
    a reviewer's rubber boots, one stained with dirt and one clean

    Promising review: "I always see people using this on TikTok, but the videos don’t even do it justice. The Pink Stuff made everything spotless. Counters, stoves, sinks, literally everything. Best cleaning product in the world and I will literally never use any other brand again." —Hailey Peters

    Get it from Amazon for $4.99.

    8. The Car Seat Key for anyone with arthritis, carpal tunnel, or just long nails. Unclipping the buckle of your child's car seat is pretty darn hard sometimes. Luckily with this nifty tool, you just slide it over the red button and squeeze! 

    reviewer holding the car seat key in black
    reviewer showing how the car seat key works to help unbuckle a car seat if you have long nails

    Promising review: "After I had my first child almost a year ago, I stopped getting acrylic nails because I couldn't get him out of his car seat without struggling or breaking a nail. I’d have to get them as an overlay or extra short. But I saw this product on TikTok and had to try it out and omg!! It works! It took me a while to figure out the best angle to get him out with it but once I did I went to the nail shop expeditiously!! Lol If you’ve been thinking about this for a while, GET IT! It’s worth it!" —Tora318

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in five colors). 

    9. An auto-shutoff outlet so even when you *know* you unplugged my curling iron, there's still a little voice in the back of my mind telling me you didn't, and this will give your peace of mind. You can just set this to however many hours you want your device on and it shuts off right after!

    a flat iron plugged into the outlet
    a lamp plugged into the outlet
    Amazon

    That can't be a fear just I have, right? Right??? You can set the timer on this for one, two, four, or eight hours, or just put it on hold.

    Promising review: "I'm very pleased with this. I use it mainly for at-home hair styling. I often like to leave my styling wand on for last-minute touch ups before leaving early in the morning but, in haste, I often get on the freeway and worry that I forgot to unplug it. No more worries with this attached to the plug. I wish I'd gotten it sooner." —JDubya

    Get it from Amazon for $11.79.

    10. A 3D-contoured sleeping mask because you need sleep + it's bright out + your lashes are on fleek and you want to keep them that way = lethal combo. With this baby, the mask won't touch your eyes and provides cushy padding!

    reviewer wears black 3D-contoured sleeping mask
    reviewer showing the inside of the eye mask and how it's contoured to fit the eyes

    Plus, it comes with a set of earplugs to block out all the noise around you!

    Promising review: "I'm a light sleeper and use an eye mask and ear plugs every night. They help me sleep better because I don't have dark curtains at home and my street is quite noisy. The last eye mask I bought was a cheap one I found at a dollar store. I'd have to keep buying new ones from time to time because they would tear apart pretty often. This is a game changer. It's high quality and does the job much better! Firstly, I didn't really feel like I was wearing a mask because of the design. It's super comfortable and blocks all light. The earplugs block sound, so I can finally get restful sleep. Totally worth it!" —Nisheeta Jagtiani

    Get the set from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in seven colors).

    11. A bath pillow and full body mat so you don't have to awkwardly rest your head on the ledge anymore. Not only will it cushion your neck but it also gives you FULL BODY comfort, giving you the bath experience you never knew you needed. 

    A white mat laid across a bathtub with a propped up pillow
    the pillow submerged in a tub filled with water

    For the ultimate relaxing experience, check out this bath tray!

    Promising review: "We just installed a new tub in our master bathroom. The tub has a steeper slope than our previous. So we were looking for a pillow that provided head rest and back support. The Bath Haven pillow indeed provides both and is very comfortable. The linen material is soft and feels great. Definitely worth the price vs cheaper plastic pillows." —Alan Z. 

    Get it from Amazon for $43.99

    12. A door draft stopper to stick to the bottom of your door to keep the heat and AC in (I just saved your electricity bill). It also drowns out noise, keeps out bugs, and even prevents kids and pets from sliding toys under the stove and fridge  — what a lovely multi-use product.

    Close up of door stop on a reviewer's door
    The door stop sealing a closed door

    Promising review: "The circulation in our house had a constant breeze coming in from below our back door. This product took about 10 minutes to install (cut to size, removal/replacement of our door stopper), and we have no more cold air blowing in from outside! The magic of the product is its rigidity. It is hard enough to block the strong draft we have, but it's soft enough to bend over our rug. If the stopper were very hard, it would push away the rug or force the rug to roll up or buckle. For us, this product is a perfect solution to our draft issue." —Wuzaaap

    Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in four colors).

    13. A set of silicone stove-counter gap covers because we all know those crumbs and liquids that fall in between the way-too-narrow gap will probably never be cleaned up. 

    Promising review: "I've been using these for about a week on my new freestanding range. When they removed my old range, I was really surprised to see how much stuff had slipped through! Now when I cook, I can see the splatters and seasonings left on the silicone that would have fallen between the stove and the counter. These gap fillers really do clean up easily, too. Although they are that extra thing to clean, I prefer that to knowing there's a mess hiding in the cracks." —JMom

    Get a pack of two from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three sizes and five styles).

    14. Michael Scott/Prison Mike dishwasher magnet that's reversible so you'll have a status update on your dirty dishes in case that, *ahem* someone always puts dirty plates in when everything else is clean. This is so genius it deserves a Dundie award. 🏆 

    Promising review: "My whole family is a fan of The Office, so when I was searching for a magnet we could use on our dishwasher, this was the hands-down winner. Does it go with my farmhouse decor? Nope, not at all. But it does get the attention of two teenage boys. Had I gone with something a bit more my decor style, I can guarantee you it would not be as useful. I mean, we all would much rather see Prison Mike staring back at us than suit and tie Michael Scott, right? And there is only one way for that to happen...clean out the dishwasher!" —R. Funk

    Get it from Amazon for $8.99.

    15. A set of Wad-Free pads so your sheets actually come out dry instead of a dripping ball of fabric. These pads prevent your sheets from getting tangled and keeps them separate from everything else. Once you use these and take out dry, unwrinkled sheets, you'll realize that it was never your poor dryer's fault.

    Plus, they're BPA-free, reusable, and created by a small business during the pandemic. 

    Promising review: "THIS ACTUALLY WORKS!!!! I saw a TikTok about these and decided to order. Sheets balling all up in the washer and dryer has been a pet peeve of mine for forever. I was super skeptical of these, but I tried it, and it works as advertised! It’s a little on the expensive side IMO, and that’s kinda holding me back from purchasing a second set, but they really do work." —StrangerThings

    Get a set of two from Amazon for $19.99.

    16. And a SockDock because one sock ~mysteriously~ goes missing when you do laundry, every. single. time. It has a built-in hanger and holds nine pairs of socks, so you'll never have to sort them again after taking them out of the dryer.

    SockDock is a small business founded by Kevin Bunn in March 2017 after he got so frustrated losing socks while doing laundry. 

    Promising review: "For the last six years, I have lost literally dozens of socks. No one would fess up to having them stuffed in their drawers or crammed underneath their beds. So, it must be the sock gnomes. I have been using the SockDock for about a month, I've washed about three or four loads and guess what, not one sock lost. It does take some commitment to load soiled socks on the tree, but it's worth the effort. They come out of the wash, and you just hang them up and pull fresh ones off. I highly recommend if you can commit yourself to the process." —S. Peterson

    Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in four colors).

    17. A brilliant ice tray so you don't even have to touch the ice cubes when you want to use them! Just fill it up with water, freeze it, and push the silicone molds down. 

    reviewer image of inside the icebreaker mold
    gif of person popping open icebreaker to add ice to water cup

    Icebreaker is a small biz based in Texas that sells this genius ice cube solution! 

    Promising review: "We have a small freezer and no icemaker, and have been using fiddly trays for years. Icebreaker Pop has changed everything! No more leaky ice trays spilling in the freezer or on the way to the freezer, and no ice picking up weird smells and tastes from the freezer. Icebreaker Pop is self contained and easy to use: you fill it up with water (but be careful not to overfill, because it does expand as it freezes. Physics!) Then seal the top, and put it in the freezer. Once it's frozen, you lay it on a flat surface, press down hard on it a couple of times on each side to crack the ice, and pull apart with both handles. You now have 18 cubes of clean ice that dispense from the opening, eliminating the need to touch the cubes as you add them to your glass. The cubes are a little smaller than from regular ice trays, but that's OK with us. Icebreaker Pop is also cool-looking and easy to clean; it's made up of three easy-to-separate pieces that are a snap to wash thoroughly. Very happy with this product!" —Leah Koepp

    Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in five colors).

    18. Or an ice cube tray with a lid that makes 55 cubes per freeze. After they're frozen, just empty it into the bin and make some more! It comes with a scooper and a lid so no odor enters in while it sits in your freezer.

    Reviewer's ice cube tray is shown
    Reviewer's ice cube tray is shown on a kitchen countertop

    Promising review: "This was really pleasing purchase, I first saw it on TikTok. Product was received as described and pictured. The ice cubes are small and cute. The bin can hold about four trays, a lil' over 200 ice cubes — that’s with the scoop inside as well. The entire product doesn’t take up much freezer space…I almost forgot it was there. Overall good purchase." —Gee ingham

    Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in eight colors and in a two-tier version).

    19. A pair of horizontal glasses for any bookworms or binge-watchers who also love the comfort of lying down. With these, you can hold up any book or device normally and see while you're on your back! 

    reviewer image of the glasses
    reviewer using the glasses, showing how it doesn't strain your neck

    These glasses are great for everyone, but especially for people who are bedridden.

    Promising review: "I didn't know what I was missing until I used this. My life is now complete. If you enjoy comfort and lazy binge-watching but don't care how ridiculous you look wearing these, then you have found Nirvana. My glasses fit in these just fine. Takes a minute to get used to, then it becomes your reason to live. Expect people to laugh at you, but forgive them for they know not what they are missing." —Michael Boyd

    Get them from Amazon for $12.58.

    20. A stainless-steel keychain car escape tool that you'll never think you need until you do. It can cut through seat belts and break car windows juuust in case something happens. 

    I'm not going to lie, I was tangled in my seat belt not too long ago (yes, I was about 20...) and this nifty little thing came to my rescue. No matter how much I tugged at the seatbelt it would not budge. I was FREAKING OUT and thought I would need to call the firefighters to get me out. Thankfully the blade on this was sharp enough to cut me out with one try and I could not be more grateful for it!

    Promising review: "This little tool is amazing. Pull it from its holster and you can immediately sever a seatbelt with one swipe. More importantly, the spring loaded punch focuses all released energy to a single point of contact. Press the black plunger to any window and apply firm pressure. The release will crystalize the window, allowing for rapid entry or escape. A real need to have on every keychain that one day may save your life." —Thwack

    Get it from Amazon for $9.30+ (available in two colors).

    21. A security-boosting blackout stamp roller so instead of investing in a way too expensive paper shredder, you can just conceal and cover all your personal information so it's recycle-bin-ready!

    Check it out on TikTok here!

    Each swipe can cover about three lines of text so it can't be read from the front or back. Each roller gives up to 1,000 impressions. When it's *finally* time for a refill, you can purchase extra cartridges here

    Promising review: "I read a lot of mixed reviews of other rollers before deciding on this one. Some people mentioned the small size as a problem, but for me it's a plus. I don't have room for a big gadget. I was also put off by rollers that spread the word CONFIDENTIAL, drawing attention to what you're trying to hide. This one uses a pattern of letters that leaves an unintelligible black thicket of lines. I use it every day, and while it still has plenty of ink, I'm glad it is refillable. Highly recommended! Now I can recycle things I used to have to shred and discard." —rainforest

    Get it from Amazon for $10.99 (available in five colors, as well as in multipacks). 

    22. A set of Bed Bands for ACTUALLY making your bed instead of creating a facade of a made bed with mangled sheets under your blanket. It locks your sheets into place so that when you're kicking in your sleep while you dream that you're Jackie Chan, you sheets won't budge. 

    The underside of a mattress with a fitted sheet being held on by a bed band
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I have a pillow-top and pillow-bottom queen-sized bed that is a little too small for king sheets, and with queen sheets, I have battled to keep the sheets from popping off. I have tried everything! I was about to try to customize some king sheets because it was so frustrating. Then I saw this. It works. I was shocked. My sheets have not popped off once. I ordered this in February and it is May now — and they have not popped off once! They used to pop off EVERY...SINGLE...NIGHT. To say this is life-changing is not an exaggeration. Such a relief to be able to sleep through the night without ending up in rumpled sheets." —TinkerbellAPixie

    Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in two sizes, three colors, and packs of two, three, or four).

    23. A "Bread Buddy" dispenser that does what a bag can't do — keep your loaf airtight so it stays fresh for way longer. No one WANTS to eat stale bread, they just do because they don't have this container.  It dispenses each slice one by one AND prevents it from getting smushed and shriveled up. 

    Promising reviews: "The Buddeez Sandwich Bread Dispenser is great! It does exactly what it was intended for. I live alone and I don't quite go through bread often enough before the last quarter section of the loaf starts to go stale. I was originally looking for something to put a loaf of bread in as a shell for my vacuum sealer, that would keep the bread from getting crushed from the pressure. This dispenser solved all of my problems. Thank you!" —DRMcQuaig

    Get it from Amazon for $14.97+ (available in four styles). 

    24. Drop Stop (as seen on Shark Tank) because there is nothing more annoying than dropping your phone or keys into the abyss that is the gap next to your seat. Insert this into the gap for a snug fit — a simple yet genius idea. 

    Promising review: "These things are amazing!! My Explorer has an abyss under the seat. If anything drops, it’s gone forever! These stay in place way better than expected. I won’t go without them ever!" — Kaci A.

    Get a two-pack from Amazon for $24.99.

    25. A Bluapple produce extender to keep your produce fresh while blending in (it's literally a blue apple). Tuck it into your fridge drawer so your fruits and veggies stay fresh for up to two to three times longer. You only have to replace the inside every three months, how low maintenance! 

    a half a head of lettuce looking wilted and sad and then a fresh one, showing how the Bluapple keeps it fresh
    hand holding the small blue apple-shaped extender in front of a fridge drawer
    Amazon

    It comes with two Bluapples and eight saver packets, each lasting up to three months! When you run out of packets, grab the refill kit that'll give you another year's worth of packets!

    Promising review: "I’m very happy with this product for a few reasons:

    1) They work as advertised — I placed one in my produce shelves in the fridge and my berries have lasted three times as long. A container of blueberries used to go bad within a few days, but my latest purchase lasted two weeks.
    2) Super easy to use — you just pop the container into the 'apple' and put the top on and you’re ready to go. Took less than a minute for both.
    Overall, this product has saved me money and kept produce fresh for so much longer. I wish I had purchased them sooner." —Sammyb07

    Get a two-pack from Amazon for $24.99.

    26. A essential oil headache stick for your unavoidable migraines. Just rub this peppermint, spearmint, and lavender essential oil formula onto your temples, forehead, and neck to soothe that pesky headache.

    BuzzFeed editor applying the stick to the back of her neck and her forehead
    Katy Herman / BuzzFeed

    Promising review: "We love! I’m in the process of studying for my bar exam, and needless to say, I’ve had numerous stress headaches. I WISH I WOULD HAVE BOUGHT THIS SOONER. It’ll be perfect for testing day once I take the label off, just a quick roll on, and I’m able to focus. But as of now, I keep it in my pencil bag, and I use it when necessary." —Purchaser

    Get it from Amazon for $12.95.

    Read one BuzzFeeder's full Migrastil Migraine stick review here.

    27. A toilet night-light because no one should have to struggle to find the toilet in the middle of the night. This probably isn't on your wishlist, but is something you need.

    It is an LED light and has 16 colors that can either be solid or rotate between all of them. 

    Promising review: "This seemingly silly little gadget has turned out to be great! The light level (brightness) can be dimmed down if desired, and the color can be set to whatever you want, but the bottom line is that you don't need to turn on a bright overhead light (which wakes me up and makes me angry, not a good combination) when you need to go into the bathroom at night. Cleaning it is a breeze, too; what seems like it's going to be a problem...isn't. I can't recommend this toilet night-light highly enough, and I'm not ashamed to admit it. Could be on the gift list this December." —Wandergurrlee

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

    28. A pack of Munchkin snack catchers that are spill-proof, because babies someone manage to make the biggest messes. No matter how much you shake and spin these, not a singular Goldfish will drop out. Parenting just got a little easier — you're welcome.

    A child model's hand pulling a cracker out of the blue snack cup
    Reviewer's video demonstrating how the container prevent snacks from falling out

    Promising review: "As a new mom, I didn't even know something like this existed. It's super helpful for car rides and when shopping with baby. I just bought it for my son at 13 months, and after two or three uses, he picked it up right away. Now snacks are easily eaten anywhere and with little-to-no mess! Wish I would have bought this sooner, but now I know for the next one." —Geraldine Brophy

    Get a pack of two from Amazon for $5.99 (available in two color combos and as a set of four).

    29. A pack of FryAway Cooking Oil Solidifier Powder for disposing of grease without the fear of burning yourself or clogging your pipes. Just sprinkle and stir the powder into hot oil and watch it coagulate.

    A customer review photo of the pack of Fry Away for pan frying
    gif of reviewer using a spoon to remove the oil from a pan

    FryAway is a small business that was created to make cleaning easy!

    Promising review: "Quite impressive. After making some fries, we added a packet to the hot oil and stirred a few times. Maybe 10 minutes later, we checked the pan, and the oil had solidified. Using a wood spoon, we easily removed the solid and put it in the trash. I will always make sure to keep a pack of FryAway in our pantry. Highly recommended." —Ryan O.

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three sizes).

    30. A popular, long-lasting eyeliner stamp because if you're like me and have to redo your wing a bajillion times, this is SO worth it. With this stamp you won't waste any eyeliner — all it takes is one stamp and DONE!

    reviewer wearing cat-eye look created with the winged eyeliner stamp and dark blue lipstick
    reviewer holds two stamps, which each have a slightly curved end for adding a winged eye to black eyeliner

    One side is the curved wing stamp, and the other is a regular fine tip liner for defining the rest of the eye. It comes in a pack of two, one for each eye.

    Promising review: "Got this before a trip I took a few days ago. I have never been able to do wing eyeliner properly so I was excited to try this. It's very pigmented and goes on beautifully! I've tried other liquid eyeliners before and they were so watery and not close to a dark black I wanted at all but this product was great. I did my makeup and put this eyeliner on at 9 a.m., traveled two hours, walked around a city for about three hours and it was warm so I was sweating, and then went to an NBA game. After all that time (about 16 hours!), the eyeliner was just as perfect as I had put it on! I love this product and can't wait to use it more often!" —Elizabeth

    Get a set of two from Amazon for $14.98+ (available in three sizes and a combo pack). 

    31. A clip-on strainer that attaches to any pot so you don't have to *strain* your forearms holding up a colander. Plus, no pasta will be a flight risk and end up in the sink.

    reviewer pic of the strainer attached to a pot draining water out of pasta
    Gif of using the colander to strain water out of a pot it's attached to

    Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping editor Abby Kass has to say: "I recently picked one of these up, and it is such a game changer. I have hated using a colander so much. It's so bulky, hard to use, and takes SO much time to clean. This solves all those problems. I've clipped it on various pots and pans, and it's fit every single one. It makes it ridiculously easy to strain the water out of the pasta and even the excess fat from ground beef. I'm throwing my old colander away because it will never be used now that I have this genius tool!"

    Promising review: "Love, love, love this pasta strainer!!! My husband and I hate cleaning out the strainer, so I ordered this to make life easier. OMG, does it make life easier!!! If this ever breaks, I’ll be ordering another! It’s very sturdy and easy to use. Absolutely love it!" —ShylohsRedShadow

    Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in five colors). 

    32. A compact Beast blender so you can whip up your favorite concoctions in a jiffy with just a push of a button — it runs on a one-minute timer! This baby just looks so sleek and modern, you'll never want to store it away in a cabinet.

    black beast blender with fruits and veggies
    white beast blender
    Gooful

    P.S. The blending bowl also doubles as a portable thermos and comes with a screw-on drinking lid and carry cap.

    Former BuzzFeed shopping writer Brittany Ross writes: "I got this blender last summer, and wow, as someone who had firmly decided I was an 'I don't need a blender' person, I quickly changed my mind after the first use. For starters, it's not as large as those super industrial-strength blenders, and it's so aesthetically pleasing that I have it out on my counter at all times. Plus, it couldn't be easier to use — just fill the bowl with your ingredients, pulse, and in a matter of ~moments~ you'll have a perfectly uniform blend of whatever you're trying to blitz. I first tried it out on a smoothie made with frozen bananas and peaches (see it in action on TikTok here!), and it pulverized the icy fruit like a champ. Best of all? It's a total breeze to clean, which, if I'm being honest, was probably the biggest factor in my having waited so long to add a blender to my kitchen arsenal. I can't recommend it enough, 15/10, no notes."

    Get it from our Goodful shop for $140.25 (originally $165; available in three colors).

    33. A Thaw Claw to defrost meat seven times faster than just leaving it out. Just suction it to the bottom of your sink, fill the sink with water, and put your frozen meat under the claw. See, isn't this so much easier than trying to push down your bobbing steak in warm water every five seconds?

    Closeup of the thaw claw showing the suction on the bottom side with the number one and the word attach in the top left corner
    View of The Claw in a sink that is being filled with water with a step two and the word fill in the top left corner
    Closeup of meat under the Thaw Claw in a sink with the number three and the world Thaw in the top left corner
    Amazon

    Plus, it was creating by a Black-owned small business and has been featured on Shark Tank.

    Promising review: "A package of frozen meat would have taken at least two days to thaw in the fridge. I used this for a 2-pound package a couple of days ago, and the meat was thawed within 90 minutes. One of the most practical kitchen gadgets I own." —Llda Schellhase

    Get it from Amazon for $18.95 (available in four colors).

    34. A Bissell multipurpose portable cleaner that looks like Mike Wazowski but is no monster — it'll be your bestie. This compact cleaner uses warm water and a specialized liquid cleaner to remove all ~oopsies~ from mud, food, pets, you name it. Reviewers love this product so much that they said they can't live without it.

    reviewer image of the green portable cleaner
    reviewer's dirty pink chair with stains
    reviewer's chain with no stains and clean

    Promising review: "This vacuum is amazing. I first heard of it on TikTok where people were using it to clean their stairs, mattresses, car seats, etc. and from the videos, it already looked amazing. But considering how dirty my dining chair cushions were, I was a little bit apprehensive and skeptical. I purchased the item and used it on my chairs for the first time and the results were SO AMAZING. Best vacuum I've ever used. I even bought a second one!" —Davina

    Get it from Amazon for $89 (also available in a pet style). 

    35. Blackout velvet curtains because the only thing worse than waking up from your alarm is waking up BEFORE your alarm because it's too bright. With these you can *finally* sleep in instead of being awakened by the harsh sun rays seeping into your eyes.

    Promising review: "These curtains are beautiful! They’re even more beautiful in person. Love the velvet touch plus the emerald color looks so elegant. Before you hang them, I would advice you steam them to get the wrinkle out. I can’t wait to get another color! You’ll be happy with your purchase." —Alex

    Get them on Amazon for $36.99+ per 84" panel (available in five lengths, 19 colors, and with grommets or rod pockets).

    36. A set of nonstick, heat-safe sheet pan dividers so you can make the most of your precious time and speed up your baking process. You can cook up to four things at once rather than put everything in separately!

    a model holding a sheet pan with four silicone dividers each filled with a different type of food
    Amazon

    Check out a TikTok of the nonstick sheet pan dividers in action. 

    Promising review: "Brilliant. 100000% Recommend them! It lets me separate veggies by how long they take to cook so they are all ready at the same time and nothing is over/undercooked. I love these Cheat Sheets. They are a great tool for my kitchen." —yule

    Get it from Amazon for $29.99.  

    37. A set of cascading closet organizers for you fashionistas with waaay too many clothes for your closet to handle. Each hook has five holes to place your hangers in so you can easily condense your wardrobe. 

    reviewer showing all their plastic hangers taking up space on their clothes rack
    same reviewer showing the closet cascaders freeing up so much room on their clothes rack

    Watch in amazement as your closet suddenly gains so much storage space!

    Promising review: "Not sure why I didn’t expect them to work as well as it sounds...but they absolutely work as well as they sound! Makes MUCH more room in my closet. I used for purses, jackets, tank tops, dresses and has been holding very well. When I need something, just push the others aside and raise up the one I need. Very pleased with my purchase!" —Dennis A. Evans

    Get a four-pack on Amazon for $8.99 (available in four other quantities).

    38. An electric-lift standing desk because as comfy as your WFH couch is, sometimes you just need to get up on your feet. You can adjust this to whatever height you want so you can sit AND stand.

    the desk in black in two different height positions
    a reviewer photo of the desk with the brown wooden tabletop

    Promising review: "The desk seemed to be exactly what I was looking for in terms of design and price. So when I received it, I was delighted with how nice it was. Assembly was a breeze, and I'd say it took me a half hour to put together. I can easily fit my two large monitors, as well as laptop, keyboard, etc., on it. The height range is more than ample. And most importantly I am already feeling the positive effects of standing during part of my workday." —Twild78

    Get it from Amazon for $139.87+ (available in three sizes and seven colors).

    39. A fruit fly trapper for anyone who can't stand to see those annoying zoomers multiply on the daily and buzz around the house. These traps last up to 45 days, so you can just toss out that fly swatter and let these do the work.

    reviewer photo of an apple shaped fruit fly trap sitting on a ledge
    reviewer photo of the inside of a fruit fly trapper with dozens of fruit flies stuck in a sticky substance at the bottom

    Each trap lasts up to 45 days. Just place the traps where you've spotted fruit flies before and empty half of the lure bottle into the trap.

    Promising review: "Our home was infested with fruit flies. As a household of minimal fresh produce and a mostly nitrate rich menu, we were confused and horrified when these tiny, evil bastards took over our house. These apple traps are LEGIT. Within an hour or less they had captured a good amount of flies. I just bought more." —MotherofChaos

    Get four traps from Amazon for $13.35.

    40. pull-and-rotate cabinet organizer to make the most of your super tall shelf space. With two slim tiers, you'll be able to store twice the amount of spices and condiments. 

    Promising review: "TikTok inspired me. Guys, this thing is the real deal. Everything that doesn't fit on my spice rack ended up cluttering my cabinets. This thing solved that problem efficiently, quickly, and reasonably. We added a little extra double-sided tape to the bottom to make it extra secure. Love it." —Kaitlyn B. 

    Get it from Amazon for $20.85

    41. A plush microfiber makeup-removing cloth that removes ALL makeup (yes, even waterproof makeup) with just water. WATER. The other side exfoliates your face, and afterward you can just toss it into the laundry with everything else. 

    The pink makeup removing washcloth
    Reviewer wearing full face of makeup labeled before, and with all their makeup removed and a bare face after using the washcloth labeled after

    Promising review: "Okay, so I know there’s a ton of reviews for how amazing this thing is, and I really thought it was going to be super overhyped. But seriously — THIS THING IS AMAZING! Usually, I have to really scrub to get my mascara off, and I’ll typically lose an eyelash or two in the process, but I wet this down and wiped my face once, and everything was off my face and on the towel. And I mean wipe, there was no scrubbing. I literally did a quick wipe expecting it to be just an initial pass, then looked up into the mirror and was like, holy hell, I think it’s all off. I’m in total shock. I have literally never once had a cream, oil, cloth, or otherwise that so effortlessly wiped off my mascara before. There’s got to be some magic going on here...my face thanks you." —anonymous

    Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in five colors).

    42. A rechargeable mini USB fridge deodorizer so you don't have to be scared of what odor is going to pop out at you when you open the door. Not only does it absorb smells, it also circulates air! Plus, one charge lasts up to 30 days.

    Check out a TikTok of the deodorizer in action. 

    Promising review: "To be honest, I didn't think this would actually do a whole lot. I saw a TikTok where someone put this in their fridge, and I ended up buying it to put inside my small sports car. There was a noticeable difference in my car after leaving it in overnight! Now I keep it in the fridge, and typically the fridge just smells like the giant tub of kimchi we always have, but this little thing actually helps eliminate a lot of the smells. It's so little and cute I love it!" —Sofina

    Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in two styles). 

    43. wine organizer because it's simply not possible to own just one bottle of wine. 😉 With these, you'll save so much room in your fridge and you'll never have room-temperature vino again! 

    reviewer's fridge with wine in the two tiered organizer
    reviewer's shelf with three wine bottles in tiered organizer

    Promising review: "Fantastic product. Sturdy and stacks very well. Holds the wine with no worries of anything falling apart or out of the rack itself. Looks beautiful, giving your fridge a great look of organization." —Amazon Customer

    Get a set of two from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in three sizes). 

    44. Bra extenders that'll be especially handy if you're heading to the Wynn buffet. It'll add inches to the band to provide extra breathing room and your fave wire bra won't leave indents on your skin. 

    Promising review: "Bought these for my pregnancy based on a tip from a recently pregnant friend. Total game changer. Only had to buy a new sized bra once, and then used these for the rest of my pregnancy, as my cup size didn't change any more but omg my ribcage just kept on expanding and expanding to accommodate baby. IMO, these make wearing a regular bra possible during those body-changing portions of pregnancy, saving me money in the long run. Additionally, they work as expected...they clip onto the original spacers easily, they match up with the original hooks really well, and they are very comfortable and easy to use. Best money I've ever spent on Amazon. Buy them, you won't regret it." —Queen Bee

    Get a pack of three from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three colors and in multiple size options).

    45. An ingenious pair of gardening gloves because digging with your bare hands means dirt stuck in your nails *shivers*. These claw-attached gloves will let you dig easier and faster than ever before. 

    Model using gloves with claws to garden
    Model showing glove claws in garden
    Amazon

    Promising reviews: "I laughed when I first saw the picture of this item. I thought, well if they don’t work I’ll use them for a costume. But they are amazing at pulling weeds. I use mine for those pesky weeds in the rocks. One pull and you get root and all." —cynthia Williams

    "I was skeptical about how well these are made. I stand corrected. These are well-made and will stand up to years of gardening fun. Besides, even if you never actually dig any dirt with them, they are well worth the exclamations of 'what the heck are THOSE?" from everyone.'" —Regmanabq

    Get it from Amazon for $6.88+ (available in three colors and as a pack of two).

    46. A pair of detergent cap trays that you rest your cups on to prevent a soapy mess all over your shelves. It also catches the leftover drip so you won't end up with detergent splatter on the floor. 

    Tidy-Cup is a woman-owned and family-owned small business founded by Julie Reinhold, who was tired of economy-sized detergent containers dripping all over her laundry room. Her ingenious little drip catchers are made in the USA and can easily be cleaned by rinsing with warm water.

    Promising review: "I had no idea I needed this until I saw it on TikTok. Listen, it’s the little things that matter. This little thing saves me the headache of a laundry room mess. I love it. Fits perfectly on my liquid detergent. No more messes!" —Christina

    Get a set of two from Amazon for $14.99

    47. A sheet of door-dampening bumper pads so no one can hear you grabbing a box of Cheez-Its from your pantry at 1 a.m. Stealth mode: on ✅.

    Reviewer's open cabinet door with the bumper on the edge of the cabinet door
    Reviewer's set of door dampening pads

    These come with an adhesive back so you can simply peel them off the sheet and stick them on your cabinets. 

    Promising reviews: "Work just as promised. My husband always slams the cabinet doors. It’s been really bothering me and prompted me to find a solution without reinstalling new hinges. These little pads have reduced the noise by 95%. Love it! Worth every penny. Took me a whole 10 minutes to do my entire kitchen and we have a lot of cabinets. Thank you!" —MeL

    "Didn't know I needed the silence until I installed these things that my husband purchased. Our kitchen is so quiet now, absolutely amazing and simple fix." —Chris

    Get 100 clear bumpers and 20 black bumpers from Amazon for $6.99.

    Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.