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1. A PhoneSoap to clean all the yucky germs off your phone, because — news flash! — you bring your phone everywhere with you, so it's germ-y and deserves a good cleaning, OK?!
We recently purchased a PhoneSoap for our house, and I have to say, it's really great! It's so easy to use! You just put in your phone, your keys, credit cards, cash, etc., closet the cover, and in about 10 minutes, it's clean! It's much easier and a lot less wasteful than having to wipe down everything with wipes. Plus, during this time of life, it gives extra peace of mind that things we touch and use regularly are sanitized after running out to do errands.
Promising review: "What a perfect gadget for getting your phone clean. After touching who knows what while commuting to work, and it being that time of year everyone around you gets sick, this comes in handy. After the first use it looked great, and then I wiped it down with the sponge that came with it. I feel so much better about using my phone now." —Crystal Gardner
Get it from Amazon for $79.95 (available in five colors).
2. A Nest Learning Thermostat that'll literally learn your temperature patterns and control the thermostat in your house accordingly throughout the day and night, plus it'll help lower energy bills, so you're not using too much AC or heat at times when it's not needed.
This amazing product will learn your temperature habits and automatically adjust the room temperature to help you save $$!! It has an easy-to-read, light up display, AND if you have an Alexa device, it works with Alexa voice control! Download the Nest app here.
Promising review: "Love my Nest! Installation was very simple, and it's been working great. Our first week (when it 'learned' our habits) fell during a transition week in the fall when we alternated between the AC and the heat. The system was still able to put together a fairly good pattern for us. The app is also very easy to use." —MDS
Get it from Amazon for $224.95+ (available in five colors).
3. An air purifier to help keep allergens like pet hair, dander, dust, and more from contaminating the air you breathe at home.
Features an advanced three-stage filtration system: the pre-filter, the true HEPA filter, and the high-efficiency activated carbon filter to help capture allergens, pet hair, dander, smoke, mold, odor, and large dust particles. Overall, it boasts that it can remove 99.97% of airborne contaminants in your home. It can also serve as a night-light at night with two different brightness settings.
Promising review: "After having used this for a few months I can confidently say how great this air purifier is. With the wildfires, the air quality in Oregon has been very unhealthy and at times hazardous. Combined with the heat we have no choice but to leave our windows open or the air conditioner running. We also have hardwood floors so the dust, dander, and pet hair gets kicked up very easily. This air purifier has made a world of difference! No smoke smell in the room we run it in and I don't have to worry as much about my son constantly breathing in the smog." —Trashcat
Get it from Amazon for $89.99 (available in two colors).
4. An Instant Pot AKA your new personal chef. It can whip up a wide variety of foods like slow cooked meals, rice, steamed vegetables, and more. Just dump everything in the pot, press a button or two, and walk away.
It can prepare food up to 70% faster than other methods. It can keep food warm automatically for up to 10 hours, and there are three temperatures for sautéing and slow-cooking. The inner cooking pot, lid, and steam-rack are dishwasher-safe! Check out our write-up about the incredible Instant Pot!
Promising review: "This is quite possibly the coolest, most versatile kitchen gadget I’ve ever owned. I love it so much that I’ve purchased two more for friends and relatives. What can it do? I think the real question is 'What can’t it do?' I truly believe you could replace every cooking appliance (including your oven and stove top) and do EVERYTHING in the Instant Pot. I purchased two sizes for my own use: the 3-quart (which is my almost-every-day workhorse for two person dishes) and the 8-quart (which I bring out to handle my dinner party dishes). Everything I’ve tried has been fabulous. In the realm of kitchen appliances, there is no better investment than the Instant Pot. Highly recommended!!!" —Stereoman
Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in three sizes).
5. An iRobot Roomba so you can ditch vacuuming your own floors and sit back on the couch while you watch your robot bestie get busy.
This vacuum uses iAdapt 2.0 Navigation and vSLAM technology so the robot can map its surroundings around your home. It has a three-stage cleaning system that loosens, lifts, and suctions dirt, dust, and pet hair. It can clean under beds, sofas, and a variety of hard-to-reach areas. Its high-efficiency filter can catch about 99% of allergens, pollen, and dust. The vacuum can connect to Wi-Fi, and works well on both carpets and hard floors. Download the iRobot Home app here.
A few months ago I moved into a studio apartment with very limited storage space and spent longer than I'd like to admit figuring out what kind of vacuum I wanted to get. A bulky corded vacuum was automatically out of the question for the sole reason that I didn't have anywhere to discreetly store it, not to mention, I kinda hate having to constantly move the cord (yes, even in a small apartment). I tried a cordless vacuum but it quite literally fell apart on me within an hour of using, so there went that option. Then, a miracle happened — the iRobot Roomba went on sale on Black Friday at an unbeatable price and I never looked back. I LOVE this vacuum. Yes, I mainly love it because I hate vacuuming with a burning passion and now I can sit on my couch and drink wine while a robot cleans my floors for me, but hey, that's why thousands of others reviewers also love it. Plus, you can literally control it right from your phone. For me, this usually goes something like this: watch a few TikTok videos, remember I have to vacuum my floors, open the iRobot app, schedule my Roomba to clean my floors, and resume my endless TikTok scroll all without having to get up. I truly swear by this wonderful gadget and would absolutely buy it all over it again at full price, that's how much I love it. Do you need any more convincing?!
Get it from Amazon for $249.
6. A folding treadmill that'll allow you to work out indoors without taking up precious living space. When you're ready to exercise, simply unfold the machine, enjoy your walk/run, fold it back up, and voila — it's as simple as that!
Promising review: "I find both walking and jogging on the Treadly 2 Pro so easy and enjoyable. Having this treadmill is great, because I can exercise without having to go outside (I live in upstate NY where it's really cold outside) or move furniture around my apartment. It doesn't even matter that it "only" goes up to a jogging speed, I *still* feel sweaty after spending time on it." — Genevieve Scarano, BuzzFeed Editor
Get it from Treadly for $749+ (available in basic and pro models).
7. An exfoliating facial cleansing brush for those whose most dreaded times of day are having to wash their face. Dare I say, this may make it...fun?
Check out our review of the incredible Foreo Luna Mini 2.
Promising review: "I dried my face with a white towel and there was not a speck of makeup left on the towel, and I didn't have a drop of mascara raccoon-eye look left on my face. This is the cleanest my face has ever been." —hine0108
Get it from Amazon for $97.30+ (available in five colors).
8. An Alexa-compatible microwave — because it's 2022 and the thought of having to physically get up from the couch to re-heat your food item sitting in your microwave is a daunting task when you can just ask Alexa to do it for you.
The future is here, people. Now you can ask Alexa to microwave popcorn, defrost veggies, or heat up your dinner for you. It also allows you to re-order popcorn when you run low, and you can save 10% on popcorn orders, thanks to Amazon Dash replenishment technology! It features 10 power levels, a kitchen timer, a child lock, a turntable, and has a compact size that helps to save space.
Promising review: "Although the Alexa integration seemed a little gimmicky at first, I quickly changed my mind after realizing how simple it was to use. Traditional microwaves have a million features, but honestly, do you even know how to use half of them? Gone are the days of pushing a button and looking at cryptic abbreviated text on the numerical LED screen, wondering what input it is expecting. For those wary of Alexa turning the microwave on for 90 hours instead of playing music, I have found it has quite a few safeguards. First, it will only turn on for reasonable amounts of times, (my attempt to microwave tea for 10 or 100 hours did not work). Second, it is aware of how long ago the door was opened. If it has been too long, it will let you know this and not start. This will prevent the microwave from turning on inadvertently with nothing in it. One of the novel features is the ability for the microwave to keep track of your popcorn supply and automatically re-orders once you get low." —RainNW
Get it from Amazon for $74.99.
9. A pick and peel stones kit that'll help keep fidgety hands busy. All you do is apply the filler solution to the stone and then use the provided tool to pick away at it whenever you need a mindless activity to focus your energy on.
Pick 'N Peel Stones is a small business based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that sells this kit as well as the individual items that come with it incase you need another picking hook or more filler. They also have this new edible version of picking candy, because sometimes you just need to be given the green light to go ahead and play with your food.
Promising review: "I’m obsessed with this. I’m a therapist and I work a lot with clients who skin pick and this is a great replacement." —Betsy Harris
Get it from Pick 'N Peel Stones on Etsy for $27.99.
10. An Amazon-famous thickened-down jacket even those who hate winter with a burning passion will look forward to wearing. It features large pockets, a sherpa-lined hood, and comes in an awesome array of colors.
Be sure to check out our write-up of this reviewer-loved coat!
Promising review: "Very warm and cute. I am actually obsessed with this jacket. I stopped a woman on the street to asked her where she got hers. I immediately ordered one. I wasn't sure what size to get so I ordered the small and medium. I am smaller on the top so actually the small was better because I could open up the zippers on the side." —Susan Alexander
Get it from Amazon for $159.99+ (available in 13 colors and sizes 2XS–5XL).
11. An adjustable, large standing desk for anyone who gets easily tired from sitting down ALL. DAY. LONG.
Features a single-handle design so it can be easily adjusted with one hand, and without force. It has a full-sized keyboard tray with a deeper work surface to fit larger keyboards, a mouse, a mousepad, and a quick-release design so it can be easily removed when doing things that don't require a keyboard or a mouse. Plus, it has 12 different height levels!
Promising review: "I compared it to other adjustable tabletop standing desk kits and chose this one because it was wider than most. I also love that the keyboard tray is large (and detachable). Furthermore, it goes up quite high which I like because I am on the taller side. It easily adjusts to many heights, though. Another great thing about this is that the handles for adjusting the height are in the FRONT, which is nice because you don't have to bend awkwardly and hurt your back to raise it or lower it. It adjusts very fluidly without strain. It is very easy to raise or lower. I use this with a large laptop and computer monitor sitting on top and still have plenty of space in front to put a notebook should I like to take notes while working. I'm very happy with my purchase and am enjoying the benefits of being able to sit or stand as needed while working at home or even playing video games. My doctor actually recommended that I purchase one because I have low back pain and sitting for too long aggravates it. Getting up to take a break helps some, but isn't always conducive to getting a lot of work done. This makes it so I can quickly raise it, keep working, and stand for even longer periods than small breaks throughout my day." —Amanda W
Get it from Amazon for $239.99+ (available in two colors).
12. A dice set to help get you out of your cooking rut. It includes five primary dice (protein, cooking method, grain/carb, herb, and bonus ingredient), as well as four seasonal veggie dice to keep things fresh and interesting.
Two Tumbleweeds is a woman-owned small business based in Tempe, Arizona. They sell products to keep meal time fun. They offer notepads and calendars for planning weekly menus and grocery lists, foodie dice, and mixology dice — because trying out new cocktails is important!
Promising review: "What a life-changer. It has gotten my dinner menus out of a rut and made them fun! I highly recommend this shop and product!!!" —likethecolor
Get it from Two Tumbleweeds on Etsy for $32 or Amazon for $24.
13. A vent cleaning system that'll remove lint from dryers, vacuums, AC vents, and more, because you and I both know your poor appliances just won't function the same when they're clogged up with yuckiness.
Includes four long flexible screw-connect rods, one blockage removal tool, one vacuum adapter, one self-feeding auger brush, one lint-trap brush, one dryer adapter, and an operator's manual.
Promising review: “Works great. I used it and an extension kit with extra rods to to clean a 21-foot long vent with a two right angle turns and it did a fantastic job with the adapter that lets you put the rod through and attach a shop vac. Got a TON of lint out, about a five-gallon bucket full. Inside of the vent was left shiny and clean. Good for safety especially with such a long vent and to my surprise the dryer actually works quite a bit better now. On the auto cycle I used to have to run it again if I was drying heavy things like jeans or blankets/comforters etc. to fully dry things. Now it does it in one cycle and take about 25% less time to go through the auto dry cycle.” —Caleb
Get it from Amazon for $32.48.
14. A Keurig machine capable of making more than just coffee — this model allows coffee fanatics to enjoy things like lattes, cappuccinos, and even brew up concentrated coffee shots from their favorite K-Cups. Bye, Starbucks line!
This of course makes regular coffee like a typical Keurig machine, but can also make concentrated shots from your favorite K-Cup, and lattes and cappuccinos with the included froth, which, BTW, is dishwasher-safe. The water reservoir allows you to brew up to six cups of coffee before needing to be re-filled. Plus, it automatically turns off two hours after the last brew to save energy!
Promising review: "I am already in love with this machine. It makes an amazing latte. I have been waiting for Keurig to come out with one. We have an espresso machine, but we never use it because it was such a pain to make anything with it. Making a latte is so easy and cleanup is a breeze with this new machine. Makes great regular coffee, just like you expect with a Keurig machine." —Sarah Bradshaw
Get it from Amazon for $189.99+.
15. A Snuggle Puppy that's basically a miracle solution to helping ease your pup's loneliness and separation anxiety — it's especially perfect for those crate-training their furry bbs.
Last year my family made the wonderful decision to get an adorable Havanese puppy named Bailey (pictured left). Bailey experienced some major separation anxiety in those first few days/nights and we knew for the sake of our sanity and sleep schedule that we had to find a solution. Enter: The Snuggle Puppy.
It comes with a little red heartbeat ticker and heat packs (we actually didn't even use the heat packs), that you simply place into the middle of the dog, velcro it shut, and it's heartbeat helps to make your puppy feel less alone and simulate the feeling of cuddling up to their mom. I swear this thing must be made with pixie dust because within an hour of putting this in his crate, Bailey stopped crying and was fast asleep next to it. If you opt to get the kit (we did), it also comes with two toys and a fleece blanket.
Bailey is almost 2-years-old now so he doesn't use the puppy for comfort like he did those first few weeks, but it's STILL his favorite toy. Seriously, he loves it so much that he is constantly attempting to see if he can pick it up and bring it with him outside when we go on walks. We got him another one for his birthday and he loves it just as much as he loves the first one. It's on the pricy side for a plush dog toy, but considering how much it helped save our sanity and how much Bailey still adores it, it's a million percent worth it. This is always at the top of the list of my recommendations for friends bringing home puppies because it's just that good.
Get it from Amazon: the Snuggle Puppy for $37+ (available in five colors).
16. A yoga band to make wearing your Apple Watch or Fitbit so comfy, there's a good chance you'll forget it's even there.
Dot Outfitters is a small business based in Kansas City, Missouri that sells yoga and wrap bands for Apple Watch and Fitbit Versa.
Promising review: "This item is absolutely amazing. Within minutes of putting it on, I honestly forgot I was wearing my watch unlike other bands. I will be buying more." —Amanda Judd
Get it from Dot Outfitters on Etsy for $34.50 (available in various options and two sizes).
17. A high-quality Always Pan for cooking up your favorite foods and then cleaning everything up afterwards with ease.
This features a nontoxic, nonstick ceramic coating. Plus, it's dishwasher-safe!
If you were to ask me, someone who LOVES cooking, but is super messy and anxious about eating undercooked meat to the point I have ruined pans numerous times in the past if I would spend over $100 on a single piece of cookware, I wouldn't have taken you seriously. However, if you were to ask me now, a few months into being the owner of a beautiful yellow Always Pan, I'd tell you without hesitancy that I would buy this pan over and over again.
I'm not sure what kind of magical fairy dust this pan is crafted with, but when I tell you nothing sticks to this pan I truly mean NOTHING sticks to this pan. I genuinely think that every pan that is marketed as a non-stick pan should take several notes from Our Place because THIS is how you make a non-stick pan, my friends. Overcooked chicken, melty cheese, saucy messes, and more are no match for this baby, which also means clean up is truly a breeze. A sponge, a little dish soap, and some warm water will get this pan clean in less than a minute — no soaking in the sink required. Please do yourself a favor and splurge on this one. I promise you, it is SO worth it.
Get it from Our Place for $145 (available in seven colors).
18. A cleaning essentials kit so you can easily make your own nontoxic cleaning products at home. Plus, thanks to the reusable bottles, you'll be cutting down on waste and saving money on refills.
Check out our review of the amazing Blueland cleaning essentials kit! The kit comes with foaming hand soap (scent: Iris Agave), multi-surface cleaner to clean counters, sealed stone, and wood (scent: Fresh Lemon), bathroom cleaner to clean tubs, tiles, and showers (scent: Eucalyptus Mint), and glass and mirror cleaner to clean glass, mirrors, and windows (fragrance-free).
Promising review: "Always trying to find ways to live more sustainably and with less waste. Blueland is a perfect way to do that with re-using the same bottles and you can re-up whenever you need to. I ended up purchasing another foaming hand soap bottle for the bathroom — I would order extra of the hand soap tablets because it does go pretty quick compared to the rest." —Cait F.
Get it from Blueland for $39.
19. A wood-stained box you may opt to buy as many (or as little) as you'd like or need and can then arrange and stack them however you see fit to create a handy storage space that'll double as a unique decorative piece.
Shelves Honeycomb Art is a small business based in Irpin, Ukraine that sells geometric shelves.
Get it from Shelves Honeycomb Art on Etsy for $29/each (available in six colors).
20. A jewelry cleaning machine that'll make your possessions look like they're a worth a million bucks all over again, just like they deserve.
This machine is good for cleaning jewelry, glasses, watches, hygiene items, stationary, silver items with dirt accumulation, and other items like coins, keychains, kitchen utensils, and more! They recommend not using it to clean glasses and sunglasses with pre-existing scratches and cracks in the coating, tarnished silver items, and jewelry containing loose stones or soft/porous stones (ex: pearls, emeralds, amber, and opal). The machine has a three minute cleaning cycle and an auto shut-off feature!
Promising review: "I ordered this product based on the great reviews and I was not disappointed. My ring center stone is a white sapphire and gets dirty extremely quickly. I've tried different cleaners and even taking it to mall jewelers, but they could never get it as clean as the jeweler we bought it from, (that's over an hour and a half away). Because of this, my ring would get so dirty to the point of not even wanting to show it off. This little guy, with some Blitz Gem and Jewelry Cleaner, made a HUGE difference. I ran it a handful of times because of how dirty it was and can't believe how shiny it is now. Very pleased with this purchase!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $33.96.
21. An automatic pet feeder you can time to feed your pet throughout the day. Sometimes you want to binge-watch your favorite Netflix series or take a nice long nap without the thought of hungry, sad eyes guilting you.
You can schedule up to four automated feedings a day thanks to the built-in programmable timer. You can control food portions from 2 teaspoons to 4.5 cups per feeding. You can also record a message for your pet, like words of encouragement! The main food storage compartment can hold up to 20 cups of food. This requires three D batteries, which aren't included, but you can get some here.
Promising review: "Love this thing! My cats no longer beg me for food. Now they know when the feeder is going to go off each time and sometimes wait for it for a few minutes before it goes off. I originally purchased this for when I went out of town for a few days, but I have ended up just using it constantly. Will be purchasing another for my dog eventually to keep them all on a good schedule." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $72.99.
22. A nonstick sectioned skillet for making all the different components of your meal in one convenient place, all on the same stove burner. My apologies to all of your other pans now feeling left out and underappreciated.
Features five compartments. It only requires one burner, and it's stain-resistant. Plus, it features double-layer nonstick coating that is PFOA-free. It's both oven- and dishwasher-safe.
Promising review: "Now that I have cooked a few meals with this pan, I can honestly say that I will no longer be needing all my other pans. It just does it all. Cooking multiple ingredients at the same time and then infusing them together to mix the flavors is something that I have never been able to do before. Keep the pan at a medium heat to always get the best cook, because foods cook differently, and you can take your time in preparing your meal. I recommend this to pretty much anyone that likes to cook and mostly to the ones that dread it!" —Dan S
Get it from Amazon for $59.99.
23. A Sous Vide cooker to help you make restaurant-worthy meals with minimal effort. So minimal you don't even have to be in the kitchen while your food is cooking. I'm not kidding.
The temperature range is 32–197 degrees Fahrenheit. The cooker can be controlled right from your phone, so you don't even have to stay in the kitchen while cooking. It also provides cooking notifications, and stays connected through Bluetooth from up to 30 feet away. Plus, you get access to over 1,000 recipes, so you'll have inspiration for yummy meals! Get the Anova app here.
Promising review: "Since I started cooking sous vide, my family says my cooking has gone to a new level. I started with the original Anova, and just recently picked up this Nano. The Nano is awesome because it's much smaller vs. the first Anova, making it easier to store in a drawer or something. It sounds trivial but by making it easier to grab. Set-up is so much quicker, and I can cook a beef roast for 30 hours without adding ANY water. If you're just starting out in sous vide, I recommend this cooker." —Jeff Nichols
Get it from Amazon for $110.99.
24. A floating nightstand perfect for keeping things like a lamp, alarm clock, a TV remote, and whatever else it is you like keeping next to your bed while allowing for some additional storage space underneath.
Krovel Furniture Co. is a small business based in Portland, Maine that sells handcrafted floating furniture.
Promising review: "These shelves are super sturdy and easy to install. The look is clean, modern, and very functional." —Josh Love
Get it from Krovel Furniture Co. on Etsy for $185+ (available in five sizes).
25. Home Chef, while technically ~a service and not a product,~ will send you everything you need to make delicious meals right at home. No more gross combinations of random ingredients you think would taste good together, frozen dinners, or getting bored with the same old thing every week.
Pictured above: Steak and Wild Mushroom Risotto with toasted pine nuts and Asiago (left), Butternut Squash Alfredo Gnocchi with kale and Asiago cheese (right)
Get it from Home Chef: two-person plan starting at $35.96/2 meals per week; four-person plan starting at $71.92/2 meals per week; six-person plan starting at $107.88/2 meals per week
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