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    If We're Being Completely Honest Here, It's Probably Not A Bad Idea To Own These 26 Things

    Time to live smarter not harder, people.

    1. A garlic press you'll wonder how you've ever lived without. Pop your cloves inside its massive chamber, then give it a quick squeeze — everything will come out perfectly smooshed and ready to mix into your delish creations.

    2. A bottle of organic soil enhancer that'll transform your plants into their very best selves. Because it doesn't contain any chemicals, you can safely use it on all manner of greenery (including herbs and veggies).

    A person holding a bottle of soil enhancer in front of a plant

    3. A scalp massager that'll knead away tension and aches (and save you from begging your partner for another rub-down). Each node rotates independently, too!

    4. A pack of fizzy sinus-clearing bath bombs when nothing else seems to be doing the trick. They're designed for babies, which is great if you (like me) become a total toddler when the sniffles hit.

    a person dropping the fizzing ball into a bath

    5. A teeny-weeny rollerball facial blotter you can easily tuck in your smallest clutch for de-greasing on the go. It's even got a protective cap to keep it from getting gunked up.

    6. A pair of self-watering plant pots if your gardening skills could best be described as "not great". They're dual-layered, with a rope uptake system that'll allow your leafy greens to sip whenever they're thirsty (while keeping their roots outta standing water).

    7. A Scrub Mommy sponge that's the levelled-up spouse of the popular Scrub Daddy sponge. One side has a rougher texture for scrubbing, and the other is softer and spongier for cleaning.

    8. A Wet Brush detangler brush if wash day is your least favourite day of the week (will the knots ever end?!). It'll work its magic on both wet or dry tresses and has individual, flexible arms so it won't pull, snag, or break your hair in the process.

    The brush on a table with accessories and beauty products

    9. A tube of Sade Baron All Moi Beauty Balm you can use from tip to tail. Even though it's shaped like a ~classique~ lip balm, you can safely slather it on anywhere that needs a smidge more TLC (including dry knuckles or janky heels).

    Alice holding up two balms

    10. A bra wash bag so you can toss your boulder holder right into the machine without worrying about it getting absolutely destroyed. Its contoured shape will keep the cups from getting squished or damaged, and reviewers say it's spacious enough to fit larger sizes, too.

    The wash bag filled with two bras and placed on a washing machine

    11. A portable nap pillow so you can grab a snooze when you're running on empty (no matter where you are). Slide it over your palm, tuck it under your forearm, or cushion a bony elbow — this baby will be your MVP when it comes to catching zzz's.

    12. A wireless charger that'll double as a stand, letting you watch all your fave TikToks while you're juicing up. It even has a secondary USB-C port if you have other devices that need powering up, too.

    the portable charger propped up

    13. A set of shatterproof champagne flutes you won't break if things get a smidge rowdy. They're stackable and have a click-in base to keep them from toppling over at the drop of a hat.

    14. An electric pepper mill so you can ~spice~ up your meals with the push of a button. It's got interchangeable snap-on pods you can fill with your fave aromatics and swap out when you fancy a change.

    a person holding up the electric pepper mill over a bowl of soup

    15. A moist eye compress that reviewers say is just the ticket for clearing out their ducts and soothing dry eyes. Using it is real simple: pop it in the microwave for a few minutes and you'll be G2G (it even has a Velcro strap to keep it in place while you're chillin').

    someone putting the eye compress over their face

    16. A magnetic phone mount so you can keep your device at eye level when you're cruisin'. The rotating ball at the base will let you adjust the angle with ease, so you won't have to crane your neck to peek at the GPS directions.

    A person attaching their phone to a swiveling phone mount on their dashboard

    17. An electric scrubber for the days when you're low on elbow grease (we've all been there). It's got an oscillating head that'll do the hard work for ya — reviewers say it leaves things positively ✨sparkling✨.

    18. A reusable Stasher bag that'll help you keep your beauty prods neat, tidy, and *not* spilled all over your stuff (reviewers say they never leak, even when they're literally filled with liquid). They can also be tossed in the dishwasher and freezer, making them great for stashing snacks, too.

    victoria holding up a stasher sandwich bag filled with personal items

    19. A compact hair dryer that's small enough to fit in your carry-on. Since it comes with both a concentrator *and* a diffuser, you'll still be able to create a ton of fab lewks at your destination.

    a compact hair dryer with the concentrator and diffuser attachments next to it

    20. A pack of reusable straws so you can finally bid an enthusiastic 👋 to plastic versions. Unlike paper ones that get soggy after, like, one sip of iced coffee, these ones are made of sturdy stainless steel and have silicone tips for comfy sippin'.

    a pack of heart shaped metal straps with silicone tips

    21. A smart power strip that'll allow you to power up your devices remotely via the compatible app — no matter where you are. You can also use it to set charging schedules and timers, potentially saving you a bit of moola on your energy bill.

    A power bar with a phone and computer plugged into it

    22. An Apple AirTag if the idea of losing your stuff gives you anxiety. Pairing it with your iPhone will let you check the location of your stuff and even tell you how far away it is, too (and if you still can't find it, you can always ping the tag and it'll make a loud sound).

    Victoria holding an apple air tag in her palm

    23. A Lifestraw squeeze bottle that'll clean all the icky stuff outta your drinking water (thanks to the built-in filter). Reviewers say it makes aqua tastes delish, and love that the whole thing rolls up nice 'n' smol for easy toting.

    someone toting the foldable water filter bottle on a hike

    24. An extra-long scrubbing brush if you're not exactly keen on the micro ecosystem growing at the bottom of your bottles. It's squishy enough to squeeze into narrow openings, with a tapered end that'll tuck into all those pesky corners.

    victoria holding up the extra long scrubbing sponge with a sink in the background

    25. A Bala foam roller if you'd like to speed up post-workout recovery (and maybe work out some sore spots in the process). Its hourglass shape is ~phenom~ for treating all the curves and crooks of your bod, like your hips, knees, arms, or other joints.

    a smiling person holding up the hourglass shaped bala roller

    26. And lastly, a bottle of Gold Bond Skin Therapy lotion your parched skin will drink right up. In addition to being *mega* soothing, it's rich enough to make parched, cracked skin disappear in a hot minute — and it smells fab to boot.

    victoria holding up a bottle of the gold bond lotion against a textured fabric background

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