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    1. A hanging car diffuser so you can hide the smell of fast food, gym bags, and your active pup with the natural aromas of amber, cinnamon, lavender, and so much more. These also come with a little quote on them so you can stay inspired on your next road trip!

    an adventure awaits hanging car diffuser

    2. A natural, all-purpose cleaning paste that'll give your sinks, tile, and grout a long-lasting sparkle. It's even safe enough to soak your produce in!

    a jar of the cleaning paste

    3. A soy, hand-poured pet odor eliminating candle to fill your home with soft and soothing scents instead of, you know, kitty litter and wet pup.

    a lit "no litter box here" candle next to an "i ate garbage and puked at midnight" candle

    4. A wooden house tea bag caddy for a cute way to keep your teas organized!

    the wood house tea bag caddy with tea bags inside

    5. A 100% organic paw balm if your pup's li'l feet are rough, dry, and have seen better days. This soothing balm will help turn their cracked and pained paws into hydrated and protected paws!

    a hand holding a paw balm

    6. A roll of 12 handmade reusable towels because reaching for a paper towel and realizing you've completely run out is actually an avoidable problem. Replace your not-so-eco-friendly paper towels with these!

    three grayscale paperless paper towels

    7. An oversized winter blanket made with 10 layers of 100% muslin cotton to give you the most comfortable and temperature-regulated sleep of your life. And because it's made using a breathable weave, you won't have to worry about night sweats keeping you up.

    two models under the oversized winter blanket

    8. A book-tracking bookmark you can use to keep up with your reading progress. You'll be able to write in all the titles of the books you've finished while holding your place in the book you're currently reading!

    a hand holding a filled in bookshelf tracker bookmark

    9. A collection of three high-quality knives from Material Kitchen that are not only razor-sharp but also corrosion-resistant. These are all you'll need to chop and slice. So go get your Guy Fieri on!

    the trio of knives in a wooden block

    10. A one-step micellar makeup remover for a powerful and gentle water-based clean suitable for everyday use and for sensitive skin.

    the micellar makeup remover

    11. A faucet splash catcher to make sure your kitchen sink doesn't become its own little ocean destination. Just wrap this absorbent mat around your faucet and it'll soak up any rogue water drops.

    the navy faucet splash catcher

    12. A black, faux crocodile MacBook case if you're looking for an ever-so-stylish way to protect your laptop that's also 100% vegan and cruelty-free.

    the black faux crocodile case on a macbook

    13. A plant-based glass cleaner because your tiles, windows, and screens are so covered in smudges they all look like Pollocks. Get a streak-free clean with this coconut, corn, and citric acid-based formula!

    bottle of the glass cleaner

    14. An oil-controlling, charcoal-powered balancing cleanser to help you get blemish- and shine-free skin. Made with clean, vegan, and cruelty-free ingredients, you can be sure that your giving your skin all it deserves.

    a model with the cleanser on their face

    15. A biodegradable and vegan laundry detergent that comes in a reusable glass bottle because you can help save the world as you save your clothes from stains.

    three laundry detergents on a table

    16. A Dolly Parton-inspired mug sure to inspire you to live ambitiously...right after you're caffeinated.

    the dolly a cup of ambition mug

    17. A eucalyptus and lavender shower pouch for sinus and congestion relief that'll also make your bathroom feel like a rejuvenating spa. Each eucalyptus leaf was hand cut and then sprayed with eucalyptus essential oil.

    a eucalyptus and dried lavender shower pouch hanging from a bathtub's handle valve

    18. A set of six wooden cleaning brushes if you're tired of the bacteria-ridden plastic ones you've been using that essentially just move dirt and germs from one area to another. Plus, these can be composted at the end of their long lives.

    the six wood brushes

    19. A Peach & Lily refining serum to hydrate, calm, and brighten, and to help you achieve luminous skin! Its formula, consisting of peach extract, hyaluronic acid, and East Asian mountain yam, means skin as clear as crystal is on its way.

    the glass skin refining serum

    20. A coily hair styler trio from Verelle so you can mix and match and find the perfect fit for your luscious locks. Each styler is formulated with aloe vera and mango butter to hydrate, de-frizz, and define curls!

    the styler trio for coily hair

    21. A hydrating and moisturizing face mask that uses hyaluronic acid to give you a natural glow as well as amino acids to help your skin retain moisture. Get smoother skin in as quick as 15 minutes!

    open container of the glow hydrating mask

    22. A Matatabi chew stick for your purring friend to enjoy. This catnip alternative is packed with natural essential oils!

    two cats enjoying a matatabi chew stick

    23. A scoop-top bathing suit top if you're looking for swimwear that triples as lounge- *and* sportswear! It offers high coverage and support, so you'll never want to take it off!

    24. Nuud anti-odorant — a 100% natural way to effectively prevent funky armpit smells. I know what you're thinking, but this one actually works!

    buzzfeed writer taylor steele holding up a bottle of nuud anti-oderant

    25. A satin-lined T-shirt bun wrap because it'll protect your hair from the pulling and tugging that can happen with other fabrics. This cute bun is hand-tied and secured and is made of jersey, so the outside is just as soft as the inside!

    a model wearing the feline t-shirt bun wrap

    26. A minimalist yet luxurious spa bidet from Tushy that'll allow you to adjust the water temperature for optimal tushy comfort and cleaning. You won't be able to go back to just regular ol' toilet paper ever again.

    27. A trendy Pop Art lipstick holder made to organize all of your glosses, stains, and mattes!

    lip-shaped wall art with circle cut-outs that fit lipstick and lip gloss containers

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