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    54 Useful Gifts To Help Make Anyone's Life Easier

    This season, give the gift of convenience and practicality.

    1. A rechargeable sonic facial cleansing brush that'll remove all traces of dirt and makeup and provide gentle exfoliation with very little effort on their part.

    2. A ~handy~ page holder so they can keep one hand on their book and another on their nightly cup of tea (or their preferred cozy bev). 

    a hand holding a book and using a wooden page holder on their thumb to keep it open
    Amazon

    Promising review: "This was a gift item for several people at Christmas, all of whom are avid readers, and although the initial reaction was, "What is it?", once they understood what it was everyone was enthusiastic about using it. I myself have used it, and although it's not necessarily something a person might think they "need", it really is helpful and practical especially when reading for long stretches at a time. And the quality of the wood and craftsmanship is very good. Fairly precise design and very smooth wood. I have to say this is a novel but useful item. And now that I'm using it, I'd definitely rather read with it than without." –DrManCo

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

    3. Or a silicone crab spoon rest that ~snaps~ onto pots and pans, as well as stands freely on countertops. It'll keep their cooking utensils at-the-ready (and off of clean surfaces), all while being completely adorable.

    reviewer photo of the silicone crab spoon rest holding a wooden spoon and affixed on a red pot
    reviewer close-up of the silicone crab spoon rest holding a wooden spoon

    Promising review: "I love my new cooking buddy! He's so adorable and also serves a purpose. He holds my spatula really well and makes it convenient for me to have near by. I will definitely be purchasing a few for friends and also looking into more products from this cool company. Thank you!" –Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (available in two colors).

    4. A bamboo tub caddy to hold all their bath time necessities securely in place.

    The tub caddy holding an iPad, iPhone, drink, towel, towels, and other bath essentials  balanced over a full tub

    5. A brilliant stand so they never lose a single crumb of their precious taco filling!

    Three soft shell tacos held upright with a stand with three grooves in it

    6. A plush reading pillow that'll make reading or working in bed even more comfortable.

    Two reading pillows in two colors

    7. A very cool floating bedside table that'll easily attach to their bed frame so they can keep their essentials within reach at all times.

    8. A set of claw hair clips to keep their hair out of the way in a cute and non-damaging way, unlike the elastic hair ties of yesteryear. Oh and BTW, these claws are thick-, thin-, fine-, and coarse-hair approved!

    reviewer photo of them wearing a blue claw clip in their blonde hair
    reviewer photo of four matte claw clips in black, green, pink, and blonde

    Promising review: "I will admit I bought these from seeing them on TikTok and I needed new clips for my thick hair. I am not disappointed and beyond glad I got them. The colors are gorgeous and they stay put without hurting my head. I'm very impressed." —Jessica

    Get a four-pack from Amazon for $5.93+ (available in 13 different sets).

    To see some other styles, check out out picks for the best claw clips.

    9. A toilet night light so midnight trips to the bathroom don't require turning on the way-too-bright overhead light.

    The toilet light turned on in a dark bathroom, illuminating the inside of the bowl and dimly lighting the bathroom

    10. A multi-use pocket tool that'll open bottles, tighten/loosen screws, open letters, peel oranges, and more!

    model using the tool

    11. A set of two hand-painted leather cord organizers to keep their chargers and other cords from getting all tangled up.

    the palm organizer being used to hold a chord

    12. A sleek, stylish, and spacious charging station that's compatible with iPhones, Galaxy phones, AirPods, and smart watches. Plus, it has plenty of room for any other little things they'd need to toss somewhere, like keys, sunglasses, and jewelry, all while doubling as decor

    a white catch tray charging station sitting on a side table with a phone, wallet, and keychain on top.
    reviewer photo of their charging station with a phone, sunglasses, and keys on top

    Promising review: "I am an interior designer and have been buying high-end luxury goods for many years. I was absolutely floored when we opened these and installed them yesterday into the project we were finishing up. They are so chic and well-made. Even the packaging is on point. This product looks like it came from a boutique gadget shop! Very classy look and it looks way more expensive installed. LOVE ❤️ Will order many more of these for all my projects!" –Alexander De La Torre

    Get it from Amazon for $79.99+ (available in seven styles).

    13. A manual food chopper so they can forget dragging out the cutting board and chopping their veggies one by one, when they can just toss 'em in this device and pull the cord.

    Model's hands pulling back on the handle and holding down the device while it chops up some greens

    14. An egg cooker — it'll make breakfast for the whole family while everyone gets ready in the morning.

    The egg cooker in black, full of eggs

    15. A tube of Glossier's Balm Dotcom, the universal skin salve here to rescue chapped lips, dry cuticles, and other parched parts of the body with its rich formula (plus tons of pretty tints and to-die-for scents). 

    several tubes of the balm dotcom in different scents and tints
    a model applying lip balm to their lips
    Glossier

    If you're struggling to decide between scents like lavender, mango, and birthday cake, you can also pick up a Balm Dotcom Trio and save some extra $$$!

    Promising review: "I've been a loving user of Balm Dotcom for years now and it's definitely one of my favorite things on the entire website! I love cherry and berry, especially because I can double them as blush sometimes and it looks so glowy and natural. But it's also just such a good balm to use on dry skin – I use it literally everywhere on my face if it's dry and sometimes on my elbows." –EG

    Get it from Glossier for $14 (available in nine scents and finishes or bundle and save with the three for $36 trio).

    16. A sleep sound machine (with a night light) that'll help them catch some much needed z's.

    the sound machine on a wooden table

    17. A portable dog water bottle for a loving pet parent with a pup that loves tuckering themselves out with zoomies at the park. All they'll have to do is press the button at the top to fill the mini bowl attachment with water, then release it to stop so their fur baby can lap it up!

    the pink water bottle
    Amazon

    Promising review: "This thing is the coolest! I literally tell everyone I know about this thing! It’s perfect for traveling and long walks. My dogs love it! I ended up taking the filter out because it was leaving a black residue in the water. But I put filtered water in there to begin with so no big deal. I love that you can put water back in the bottle. This is especially great on car rides because they won’t always finish what water I give them and I have to dispose of it while riding in a car down the highway. Then the bowl is wet and..well it’s not the most inconvenient thing in the world, but having this makes it all seem so annoying to deal with." –Nicole Buck

    Get it from Amazon for $6.39.

    18. An automatic dog and cat feeder so they can pre-schedule when it dispenses food to their pets and or even feed them remotely, whether they're miles and miles away or just busy in the next room.

    The automatic pet feeder with two full bowls of food

    19. An automatic handbag light so they can quickly find what they need with zero rummaging.

    The light inside of a handbag

    20. An Echo Dot that'll play music, order pizza, request rides from Uber, read the news, and answer even the wackiest questions. Unlike a S.O., it won't pretend to not hear you from across the room 😒.

    An echo dot sitting on a table with the caption "Alexa, what is the weather."

    21. An Instant Pot (with seven functions!) for making quick and delicious dinners in three steps: dump ingredients in, turn the pot on, and serve.

    The Instant Pot sitting on a kitchen counter, surrounded by some ingredients

    22. An all-purpose Gilette styler that can be a trimmer, shaver, and edger so they'll have everything they need to achieve any facial hair style. Plus, it's waterproof so they can use it in the shower — super convenient.

    Model holding the styler

    23. A cookbook and tablet stand made from salvaged wood to give the at-home chef in your life some extra counter space. The best part? Not only will it prop up their reading or viewing material while they cook, it also has an opening on the base so they can easily fit their tablet or phone charger!

    a tablet charging and resting on a wooden stand
    Uncommon Goods

    Promising review: "Saw this lovely kitchen addition that was iPad-compatible. Considered getting it for myself, as well, as it it really cool-looking and unique. But I decided to purchase only one for my sister as she like everyone in my family enjoys cooking and good food and, with the help of new recipes, finding new favorites to make for her family. After she just finished remodeling her kitchen I thought this would be a great gift. She loved it and was so excited. A beautiful and durable gift." –Crystal

    Get it from Uncommon Goods for $70.

    24. A wine glass holder for their bathroom so they can easily take a glass of bubbly into their tub-bly (or into their steamy showers, if they're not much of a bath person).

    a wine glass being held in a silicone holder with a bottle of wine being poured into it
    Amazon

    Promising review: "Bought this as a birthday present for my best friend. We often drink wine together and I know she often drinks wine in the bathtub. She loved this gift and thought it was quite entertaining and the perfect invention for her. If I had a bathtub I would be buying a second one for myself." —Ally Stage

    Get it from Amazon for $11.83+ (available in four colors).

    25. A robot vacuum that'll actually do an efficient job so they can take vacuuming off of their to-do list.

    the black vacuum

    26. An AeroGarden so they can grow and maintain fresh herbs right from the comfort of their own kitchen, regardless of the outdoor temperature or lighting situation. 

    a white AeroGarden filled with full grown herbs
    Amazon

    This includes six herb seed pods of Genovese basil, curly parsley, dill, thyme, Thai basil, and mint, with a 3-oz. bottle of all-natural plant nutrients (enough for a full season of growth).

    Promising review: "I got this as a birthday present for my husband, the classic man who is impossible to buy for, and he was thrilled with it. He's a by-the-numbers kind of guy and followed the directions carefully. As a result, all six of the herbs have germinated, and we are already using some of them (basil, thyme, and dill) only three weeks later. One thing: the light is much brighter than I expected. It's bright. The timer keeps it on for 15 hours a day, so hopefully, there's a place in your house where it won't reflect off the TV screen or light up somebody's bedroom." —Mary B.

    Get it from Amazon for $75.72+ (available in three styles and four colors)

    27. A wine aerator to speed up the breathing process so they can enjoy that bottle of red right away.

    Model pouring wine through the aerator and into a glass

    28. A travel-friendly two-in-one blanket and pillow they'll use on flights and road trips from here on out. Its portable pouch can clip onto a backpack or carry-on, meaning you can take its coziness on the go *without* taking up valuable suitcase space.

    a model holding a pink pillow and blanket set stored in a fluffy pink travel pouch
    a model holding the fluffy pink blanket outside of the pouch
    Amazon

    Promising review: "This blanket was the best for traveling to Europe this summer! It kept me warm in the airport and on airplanes. The blanket and case are easy to throw in the wash and they are very soft! It comes with a clip to clip onto your backpack or purse." —Ashton Moore

    Get it from Amazon for $22.95 (available in six colors).

    29. A mini Crock-Pot so they can skip the line to the microwave and enjoy a warm lunch right at their desk.

    A mini Crock-Pot filled with food

    30. A bag hanger for public restrooms with no coat hooks (ugh, why?!). This one can even double as a bangle!

    31. A ceramic cup warmer because sometimes people get called into meetings after making their coffee, and when they come back, the coffee is cold and undrinkable. No more!

    A cup of tea sitting on the cup warmer

    32. A portable steamer that'll transform a pair of pants from a balled-up-mess to interview-ready in five minutes.

    33. A laundry care symbols print so they'll always know the right way to wash each piece of clothing.

    The symbol guide with a variety of different laundry symbols and what they mean in a white frame

    34. A cloud-shaped magnetic key holder for an attractive way to keep keys visible and organized.

    Two sets of keys hanging from the cloud-shaped magnetic key holder

    35. A compact yet powerful portable charger to ensure they never run out of juice on the go.

    Model holds the small portable charger in their hand while holding their phone in the other hand

    36. A bamboo cutting board with six color-coded mats that'll make meal prep and clean-up a breeze.

    the cutting board and colorful trays

    37. A critter catcher with a long handle so they can safely remain two feet away from the "Nope."

    Model using the critter catcher to catch a spider that's too high to reach by hand

    38. A felt purse insert for effortlessly transferring their stuff from one bag to another.

    The purse insert full of belongings next to a reviewer's purse

    39. A handy gadget to turn hot coffee into iced in a matter of minutes — without diluting it!

    Model pours coffee into the device

    40. A cosmetic bag that'll lay flat (so every product is visible) and can be closed up with the pull of the string.

    The bag laying flat and showing all the supplies inside it and also folded up

    41. A seat gap filler so they'll stop losing things to the bottomless pit between the seat and the console aka the "Carmuda Triangle."

    The seat gap filler filling the gap between a car seat and the center console

    42. Revlon one-step hair dryer and volumizer that'll give them a salon-quality blowout without a ton of elbow grease (nor the two-hand coordination of using a round brush and blowdryer at the same time). 

    reviewer photo of half of their hair slightly wet and very curly and the other half dry and straight
    reviewer photo of them running a black and pink blow dry brush through their hair

    Promising reviews: "OH MY LANTA. PURCHASE THIS NOW. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. I found this one TikTok and saw the gal's review and had to buy it. I have thick hair and this dries my hair in less than 15 minutes. PLUS I don’t have to fuss with a straightener or a curling iron if I don’t want to! It leaves my hair so soft and shiny and gives it SO MUCH VOLUME! I recommend this to ANYONE I talk to about it. Seriously my favorite styling tool. Seriously so in love." —Sydney

    "How have I lived without this so many years?!?! I have long thick, frizzy, wavy/curly hair. Between 2c and 3a curl type. I love my curls and embrace them. However, it's nice to have smooth hair that I can run a brush through daily....A friend of mine has a more expensive brand of blow drying brush and loves it. However; I can't spend $100+ on a hair tool right now. I dug into researching blow drying brushes and naturally the Revlon one kept popping up. The first time I used it, I only put a heat protector on my hair. I didn't use any smoothing/straightening serums. I was BLOWN AWAY by the results. In 12 min I had smooth, shiny, perfectly voluminous, blown out hair. It was AMAZING. Since then I have always used a heat protector and a smoothing serum to protect my hair. And I spend about 15min really working it to style. I'll be damned - it looks salon quality. Another great thing is on my no-wash days I can run it back through my hair to freshen it up in the morning. No more unruly or overly flat hair!" –Jill

    Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in five styles).

    43. A dual-sided device cleaner to sanitize and polish a grimy phone/tablet ASAP.

    44. A scalp massager that'll exfoliate any dead skin or product buildup while also helping to distribute their shampoo and give them a bunch of head-massage tingles.

    BuzzFeed writer holding a pink scalp massager and showing off its silicone bristles
    BuzzFeed writer holding a pink scalp massager and its back handle
    Clara McMahon / BuzzFeed

    Clara, here! I'll be honest: I was influenced. I'd seen this product just about everywhere on BuzzFeed Shopping and said to myself "hey, you deserve more head massages." Alas – it really makes a difference! I usually wash my hair twice a week, so my mane is riddled with a whole concoction of worldly yuckiness (plus a boatload of dry shampoo) when wash day comes around. This massager helps to break down the buildup on my scalp and thoroughly works shampoo into my hair. The feeling-good part is just a bonus!

    Get it from Amazon for $6.98+ (available in three colors).

    45. An electric kettle so they won't have to fire up the stove just to brew some tea.

    Model pours tea from the kettle into a mug

    46. An eyeliner stamp for achieving perfectly symmetrical wings in a matter of minutes.

    47. A water-resistant laptop backpack with a combination lock to prevent theft and plenty of pockets to keep stuff organized.

    Model wearing the backpack

    48. A Squatty Potty that'll make going number two an easy and smooth experience.

    The squatty potty sitting in front of a toilet

    49. A handy device so they can easily keep track of whether or not the doggo has been fed.

    The device with A.M. and P.M. sliders for each day of the week

    50. A silicone case for preventing earbuds from getting tangled in their pockets.

    Reviewer holding the case in the palm of their hand with earbuds inside

    51. A magical microfiber cloth to remove a full face of makeup (even waterproof mascara!) in just a few swipes. Plus, it's washable and reusable.

    Model holding the cloth

    52. A foot scrubber/massager that'll help them get perfectly soft feet without lifting a finger.

    Model using the foot scrubber

    53. A super useful three-piece cosmetics organizer with a retro yet futuristic design, plus tons of glorious storage space for their impressive collection of lotion and potions.

    a white vanity organizer full of cosmetics
    reviewer photo of the full three-piece makeup organizer set full of their cosmetics

    Promising review: "It’s capacity is larger than I expected. It comes with a brush and lipstick organizer. I put all my to-go products in there, yet still have some space left! The cover is really useful – now I don’t have to wipe my products piece by piece so often. The only complaint is that it’s little bit pricey, but overall it’s great organizer to make your desk look neat and clean. It’s worth a try if you're into organizing." –X.L.

    Get it from Amazon for $52.99+ (available in three colors). 

    You can also find this product in our list of the best makeup storage products!

    54. A functional and adorable watering flamingo because they're a plant parent with a particular proclivity for unique items. 

    the pink flamingo sitting by a plant
    Amazon

    Promising review: "As a flamingo lover this was such a cool gift from my children! And when I'm done watering my plants it makes for a cute Decor." –nchawk07

    Get it from Amazon for $22.49.

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