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Adulthood is essentially trying to do all the things your mom used to do for you as a kid (and sometimes still does...like booking a dentist appointment).
This all-in-one tool is essentially a tape measure with sliding pins and a built-in leveler, which is perfect for anyone who can't keep track of a bunch of different tools (me).
Promising review: "For some reason I’ve always had trouble hanging pictures on the wall. ESPECIALLY pictures with two hangers. A typical picture hanging session used to look like this... Measure, measure again, mark the wall, measure again, measure yet again, drill holes in wall, hang picture, step back and look at my CROOKED picture. Repeat.
I have no clue why or how my pictures ended up crooked after measuring and leveling so many times. It was quite frustrating and left my wall with lots of extra holes.
Well, this tool changed ALL that! It makes it so easy to hang pictures...STRAIGHT...the FIRST time! A chore that used to take 30 minutes now only takes five. Would be a perfect gift for new homeowners." —MommyRN
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
Read our full review of the Billie razor subscription service! The starter kit includes the razor, a magnetic holder, and two five-blade razor cartridges. Then, you can opt to receive four replacement cartridges for $9 when you need them. Bonus: you get free shipping on all razor subscriptions or orders over $15.
Here's a little excerpt from our review: "Billie is just the most wonderful company, and every time I take a shower, I ponder if I should write them fan mail. First of all, everything they design is ADORABLE, so even if their razors were dull or flimsy, I'd still be a loyal fan. But luckily, their razors are as sharp as they are sharp looking. The handle is super lightweight and easy to grip. The razor heads are surrounded in a layer of soap, so they glide beautifully over skin without irritating it. Billie makes great razors and it's awesome that they're so affordable. If only they could go back in time and stop me from paying absurd amounts of money on pharmacy brand razors in my youth." —Rebecca O'Connell
Get the starter kit from Billie for $9 (available in five razor colors).
Looking for a cheap but good concealer? This highly rated one by Maybelline is an excellent choice — several of my friends swear by it!
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Read our full review of this phone stand (#4 on the list)!
Here's an excerpt: "It has a sleek but pretty, not-too-pink champagne-y rose gold body, an adjustable stand (so you can position it to your height perfectly), and a hole in the back you can snake a cord through for easy charging. The ledge is wide enough to fit a fairly substantial case without worry, and it's a game-changer that I can just look at the screen to unlock my phone. Magic! Now I can keep those group text updates truly ~at a glance~ — without interrupting my flow until I take a break later." —Maitland Quitmeyer
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in three colors).
The toenail brace is a composite strip applied across your toenail. The strip behaves like a spring so when it's bonded to the curved surface of your toenail it applies a gentle force that helps straighten the nail. Most people will seek results within a week. The kit comes with ten toenail braces and adhesive to apply them.
Promising review: "This is a product that actually works for ingrown toenails. I had suffered for years with ingrown nails on both big toes. They were so painful that I bought wide shoes to try and be more comfortable, and wore sandals practically all year. I was skeptical about spending this much, but I’d easily spent that much over the years on things that don’t work. I followed directions to a T (not difficult). The first couple of days, I didn’t notice a difference in pain, but by days three and four, it no longer hurt to touch the side of my toes. After wearing a few weeks, my nail shape is now flatter, as it's supposed to be. Great product!! Worth every penny." —Amazon Queen
Get the kit from Amazon for $46.99.
My skin is both sensitive and acne-prone, and I absolutely love this sunscreen. It's probably the only one that doesn't break me out!
Promising review: "I found this gem on the Environmental Working Group (EWG) website. Do you know how hard it is to find a skin product that is safe from dangerous chemicals, gentle on sensitive skin, and that despite all this, still works effectively? It's even harder to find a higher SPF sunblock that meets these criteria. Well, Elta MD has not only delivered on these promises, they offer all this in a formula that looks so natural that it doesn't leave you looking like a ghost or mime. It also applies smoothly to work well under makeup. On top of this, it does not clog my acne-prone pores or dry out my face. This is my sun protection product for life." —Liz T.
Get it from Amazon for $35.
It comes with a lid to help maintain freshness and keep out odors. It's made of food-safe silicone that's BPA-free and dishwasher-safe.
Promising review: "This is the best invention since sliced bread! How many times have you thrown out soup that you forgot about in your fridge??? Well, say goodbye to spoiled soup! Finally, a way to store measured quantities of broth, but I love to use mine for soup and...wait for it...SMOOTHIES! These cubes are the best for freezing measured quantities of smoothies, simply throw one in the Vitamix, and boom! You have a fresh, already icy cold smoothie for breakfast or a snack! For anyone with limited freezer space which, let's face it, is most of us, this is a real gem. I was a bit worried about how easily the cubes would slide out, but no problems at all! The best part is how easy the cubes store in a gallon sized ziplock bag so you can reuse the cubes. AND they are dishwasher safe??? Souper Cubes, why did you take so long to come into my life!??! I can't wait until the holiday season so I can gift these as stocking stuffers — to anyone I know, you now know your gift." —jane s. catalano
Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
Read our review of this layered necklace detangler (#22 on the list).
Get it from TheresaRose on Etsy for $12.00+ (available in two finishes and three sizes).
Promising review: "Even buying the exact same brand, model, and size of running shoe does not guarantee a perfect, friction-free fit; even if the four pairs you bought before gave you no problems. This was the case with my latest pair of Brooks Beasts.
Usually the Beasts fit me perfectly right out of the box, but this pair started talking to my left instep within the first five miles of my first training run (in mid-March of this year). Trying to power through with the typical runner attitude was not the best move, as after I had finished the 10 mile run, I had a full fledged blister. During the next week, as I let the blister heal, I ordered the Engo blister prevention patches after doing some online searching.
I followed the instructions on the package, adhering one large oval patch over the offending area, which happened to be right where the shoe's insole met the side wall of the shoe — and my arch would catch on the built-up hard rubber base of the shoe. I smoothed out the patch as I applied it to the shoe, and followed it up with 20-30 seconds of blow dryer heat; and then I wore the shoes to help with the adhesion. That was 240 miles ago, and just today I finally had to replace that original patch — I could feel that burning feeling after today's 9 mile jaunt, and after further investigation, discovered it had finally worn through along the insole / side-wall junction. For my running shoes, 240 miles is well over half the life of the shoe. I would consider that to be some excellent performance, considering what these shoes have been through in that time.
I can't say enough good things about these patches. The slick surface allows your foot to glide right down where it's supposed to go, instead of getting hung up on edges. During that time, the patch never came loose at all, and I still have two more large patches left after the one I installed today (as well as all of the small patches). Highly recommended." —Jethro
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $15.49.
They'll work so well, you want to give them a ~thigh~ five. Sorry.
Promising review: "These never ride up and are the perfect length for all my Urban Outfitters dresses. Even if they do show, the lace adds a nice feminine touch! Buying three more pairs for summer so my big thighs don't chafe in the Bay Area heat. In love!" —lauren casci
Get it from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and six styles).
These clip-on lights come with four extra batteries (two sets), two long and elastic velcro straps (so you can wear them on your arm), and a mini screwdriver for a battery replacement.
Promising review: "I was looking for something to add some additional visibility for myself when I started running early in the morning or at night. The lights both have individual clips so I can just clip it to my hoodie or my shirt sleeve or my waist belt. Overall, they have added just a bit more visibility like I wanted just to be safe and cautious. Works perfect and can't complain. They do exactly what I need and didn't break the bank." —B. Maurer
Get them from Amazon for $12.49+ (available in four colors).
It works with Alexa so you can also control devices (like lights, the TV, heat styling tools, etc.) via voice control!
Promising review: "I always get up in the morning and leave the room and sometimes I leave the light open. The plug can be controlled over Alexa or the app so whenever I leave home and forget to turn off the lights, I go ahead and do so by the app. It really saved a lot from the electricity bills." —Turk Jaloud
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
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If you don't already own dumbbells, these are a good option!
Get all the moves for the 30-day challenge!
They're vegan, paraben-free, phthalate-free, and cruelty-free.
Promising review: "I have always suffered from bad odor on my underarms. Since I have very delicate skin, I can't use strongly scented deodorants. I'm always trying out cream deodorant or gels, but it either irritates my skin or it doesn't stop my bad odor. THIS IS THE BEST INVENTION EVER. I LOVE IT! I can't believe that something finally works! My armpits don't smell bad; I can finally move my arms freely. The scent is wonderful, I love the smell and it is not harsh on my skin. Even after a long day, my underarms are still smelling like coconut." —Patricia
Get a 30-pack from Amazon for $8.54+ (available in four formulas).
Promising review: "What can I say that hasn't been said? This thing is glorious. So fast to fill, so easy to empty the grounds, makes delicious cold brew out of even the cheapest ground coffee. I use Folgers Black Silk, I fill the filter up until I can only see about 1/2 inch of the white at the top, run water over the grounds until pitcher is full, return in 18–24 hours to remove filter, and voila! A pitcher of smooth and amazing cold brew to enjoy! As a previous poster pointed out, be careful with this stuff. The long time in contact with the grounds means this coffee packs a serious caffeine punch...having more than one glass may turn you into a superhero." —Miki Laurent
Get it from Amazon for $17.85 (available in two sizes and three colors).
This is our cheap pick for the best cold brew coffee maker on BuzzFeed Reviews!
I use this app to set up a good evening routine so I can get all the things I want to do (exercise, meditate, reading) out of the way before I treat myself to a Netflix session.
Promising review: "I'm suchhhh a procrastinator. I would frequently look for apps that help me stay on track with my life. I found a lot of interesting ones. More complex than this one. But this one sticks. I'm motivated to click DONE on this one and continue my streak of completing my habit. The fact that they just added sounds to nag me as a reminder is a saving grace. Right now I'm doing Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shreds and I love logging my workouts. I also need to drink more water so I have one for that. And one for going to bed by a certain time because I'm an insomniac. I've never wrote an app review but this app has helped me so much I thought why not." —"I'll Do It Later"
Get it from the iTunes Store for free (in-app purchases available) or a similar app from the Google Play Store.
Promising review: "I have bleached blonde hair that loves to go brassy. I can’t stand brassy/yellow blonde (on me). If you are looking for icy blonde to platinum, this is the shampoo for you. It completely removes all yellow from my hair. My friends are always asking me how I get this silvery blonde. Well, this is the secret. The trick is to wet your hair, put the shampoo on with as little agitation as possible (put it on like a conditioner, don’t let it lather), leave it for about five minutes (or however long it takes to wash your body and a quick shave), and then rinse. I use it about two times a week and it keeps my blonde PERFECT. I’ve tried every purple shampoo on the market (almost) and this is THE BEST. All of my blonde friends use it now." —T. Lubben
Get it from Amazon for $11.98.
Promising review: "I purchased this to get my husband and I on a much better track to getting our spending in order and getting debt paid off once and for all. Sure, it takes some time in the beginning to work up your first budget, but, people, this is a GOOD THING. It made me really take the time to look at our spending overall, and then the pages which have you fill in your daily spending have already opened my eyes and have me excited to be on the road to more financial freedom!
It's 12 months and you don't HAVE to begin in January — as the awesome quote says in the beginning of the book, if you're beginning in another month, just start there and return to January when you get there! It's not dated which is helpful as well. There is a ton of room to easily write and the paper is good quality; it stood up to me erasing the same areas over and over.
Bottom line: if you're looking to get on and stick to a budget, as well as look for ways to cut back on spending, I truly believe this is the book for you!" —Kirsten Wegel
Get it from Amazon for $7.47.
Promising review: "This is a great investment for everyone who drinks wine. All I have to say my cheap bottle of wines have never tasted better. I find myself putting it in its little pouch and taking it on the go with me." —Lyne Thomas
Get it from Amazon for $18.95.
Promising review: "This is one of the best investments I’ve ever made in a seasonal item. I live how easy it was to set up and take down and put away. I literally rolled it up and crammed it back on the attached bag. We had many compliments and folks asked us where we got it several times. I was worried when putting out the money that it would tear or be destroyed, but a week of hard use by eight people on the beach didn’t phase it. It dries fast and all the sand blows right off it. Get it, you won’t be disappointed!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $33.95+ (available in three colors).
Read our review of these vacuum storage bags (#2 on the list)!
Promising review: "I've been going through and purging items and cleaning and preparing for storage items I'm keeping, pre-moving. I love these bags, they make such a difference and you can easily see what's in there...as opposed to my previous storage bags — trash bags. I've gotten what took three shelves down to one. Can't complain about that." —Samsara
Get a set of five from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in four sizes and variety packs).
Read our review of the Swiffer 360° (#18 on the list).
Promising review: "Where have you been all of my life! I️ love this duster for these pesky cobwebs, tops of door frames, and ceiling fan blades." —KGANNON
Get it from Amazon for $14.14.
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