19 Items That'll Make Your Bad Habits A Thing Of The Past
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1. I see you, nail biters! And I'm here to tell you that this nail biting deterrent is gross and will make you never want to put your nails anywhere near your mouth ever again.
The deterrent goes on your nails and nail beds, dries in seconds, and leaves a soft matte finish. It's unscented, plus the applicator looks like a tube of lipgloss, but DON'T BE FOOLED. This ain't no watermelon Lip Smacker. You'll ALMOST forget you're wearing it... until you go for the chomp again.
Get a 10ml bottle on Amazon Canada for $14.49.
2. Save yourself from wondering, "Did I feed the dog?" every day with this Did You Feed the Dog? magnet. With the flick of a tab, you'll be able to keep track of when your fur baby eats (and make sure you never forget again).
3. Most of us are guilty of fidgeting. Whether you're tired, or anxious, or bored, this Infinity Cube fidget toy is a really cool mini gadget to have on-hand when the fidget mood strikes.
Its smooth plastic cubes and sturdy steel rivets make it durable, yet easy on the hands and arms. As an added bonus, it satisfies the need to fidget, bite your nails, crack your knuckles, or surf your phone by providing a quiet and endlessly relaxing tactile experience.
Get it on Amazon Canada for $14.55.
4. Don't wait for the new year to get organized with this daily calendar and gratitude journal. It's undated, so you can literally start right this minute (no procrastinating)! It has neatly organized pages so you can prioritize, schedule tasks, review your progress at the end of the day, and set long-term goals.
5. Sleeping in your makeup is bad, you guys, so snag yourself these microfibre face cloths that promise to remove all your makeup without the use of any chemicals or synthetic removers — just add water! There is literally no reason you shouldn't be washing your face before bed.
6. Start meal prepping and stop ordering takeout with this mini food processor that is just as good chopping up some salsa fresca as it is whipping up silky hummus.
Its 3.5-cup capacity and compact size makes it exponentially less bulky than a standard food processor, which means you're also exponentially more likely to use it. There are two speeds that allow you to precisely control the results — one is great for chopping, and the other makes fantastically smooth dips and purees. And when you're done, just toss the work bowl, lid, and blade into the dishwasher. Don't forget to get yourself some meal prep containers, too!
Get it on Amazon Canada for $48.98+ (available in 13 colours).
7. Stop fiddling with your hair by tying it up with one of these pretty silk scrunchies. They're durable and strong, minimize breakage, and are suitable for any hair type — plus they look just as cute wrapped around your wrist so you never have to worry about being without a hair tie!
8. This handy little sock organizer is about to change your life, because you will NEVER👏LOSE👏A SOCK👏AGAIN. Just slip the dirty socks into the SockDock, throw it in the wash, and revel in your newfound organization.
9. This wake-up light alarm clock with over 1,000 five-star reviews that will help you wake up rested and on time (for once) by using sunrise simulation and fading night light.
10. Stop picking at your blemishes with these bestselling acne-absorbing patches that will literally suck all the crap out of your skin.
11. Never worry about forgetting to turn off a bedroom or bathroom light again with this smart light switch. Not only can you control it from anywhere using your smartphone, but is also voice-command-enabled for supported devices.
This handy gadget will not only help keep your electricity bills down, but can also be scheduled to turn on and off whenever you like. Customers love how easy it is to install, too!
Get it on Amazon Canada for $52.29.
12. Folding laundry is just 🤮, but you can make it 😃 with this shirt folding board that is the greatest innovation in the industry since the washing machine. Yeah. I said it.
Look at it go! It's literally three steps!
Get it on Amazon Canada for $52.14+ (available in eight colours).
13. Grinding your teeth is not only annoying, but can also be incredibly damaging to your enamel, so get yourself (or someone you love) this bestselling mouth guard. You only get one set of teeth, so take care of them!
14. Ditch the plastic wrap and try these beeswax storage wraps. They're all natural, absorb odours, and can help prolong the freshness of your food! Plus they'll last you over a year.
15. It may have been okay to wear wrinkly clothes in high school, but rocking a crinkled 'fit to the office is not a cute look. So snag this bestselling powerful handheld steamer, and never look like a rumply paper bag ever again.
It's packable (and comes with a travel pouch!) so you literally have no excuse not to bring it everywhere, especially since it can be used on just about any fabric. Within 70 seconds, it emits a powerful wrinkle-removing steam that'll have you looking your best in a few short moments.
Get it on Amazon Canada for $37.99.
16. This little piggy bank may not be able to manage your portfolio, but it will definitely help you manage all that change you've got rattling around in your wallet. At the end of the month, you'll be surprised at how much money you've collected!
17. If writing thank-you notes fills you with anxiety and dread and you've been avoiding it forever, get a box of these stylish metallic and glitter thank-you cards that will do it for you. You've reached adulthood now.
18. If you're always losing your keys, your wallet, your phone, your headphones, or even your shoes, get a Tile Pro Bluetooth tracker and break your bad habit once and for all. It's a lot more efficient (and less embarrassing) than calling the bar the next day to ask about a lost credit card.
You can track any of your Tile'd items within a 400-foot radius. Just attach it to the things you lose most often (read: everything), and use the Tile app to find it faster than you can say, "Hey, have you seen my phone?"
Get a pack of two on Amazon Canada for $74.99 (also available in single and four-packs).
19. And lastly, satisfy your snack cravings (and keep from raiding your pantry) with these whole food protein bars that perfectly combine clean ingredients with binge-worthy flavours to help break those bad snacking habits.
You, after breaking every single bad habit:
