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1. A moisture meter so you can avoid over- or under-watering your plant (*stares at my dead succulent). If you reaaaally wanna be a plant parent but your green thumb is black, this will help out so so much. Just stick it into your soil to test out the moisture and water accordingly!
2. A garlic rocker that'll easily mince or crush up your garlic because your other one seems to make your hand cramp slightly more every year with age. It also comes with a silicone peeler and a scraper to help you quickly get the job done annnnd it's dishwasher safe!
3. A stainless-steel "soap" to help you get rid of the fishy smell on your hands after cooking cod for dinner. Use it like a regular bar of soap, with or without water, and if it starts getting funky, pop it in the dishwasher for an easy clean!
4. A silicone clip-on strainer that'll make draining pasta, veggies, and everything else a total breeze. Dishwasher safe, check. Transferring process eliminated, check. Easy to use and store, check. What's not to love?
Promising review: "This is easy to use and now that I’ve had it a few weeks, I don’t know how I have lived without. Makes draining anything in water so much easier! Highly recommend." —Melissa L.
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in eight colors).
5. A window fly trap since the demon bugs are beginning to crawl out from hell for the summer. Ughhh, running around the house trying to get the pesky fly that snuck in is never fun, *especially* when our knees are starting to crack. So let these little traps get rid of those buggies for ya.
6. A lock bag that's both water- and fire-proof, making it the perfect spot for important documents because your scattered mind can forget where you put something two minutes later. If you randomly think, "Where's my birth certificate?" at 3 a.m. or can never find your passport days before a trip, this will give you peace of mind that everything's in one designated place.
7. A fridge deodorizer to keep your fridge smelling fresh for up to six months and *not* smelling like last week's collard greens. Put it anywhere in your fridge or freezer and it'll de-funk it in hours without using any fragrances or perfumes.
8. A set of chic airtight glass canisters complete with bamboo lids to give your kitchen that aesthetically pleasing Pinterest look you've been trying to achieve.
Psst — these come with black round labels you can write on, but a lot of reviewers got minimalist spice labels like this version you can get on Amazon for $12.95 (they also come in other styles)!
Promising reviews: "These jars were exactly what I was looking for to redo my spice rack! They are simple and have a nice modern look to them and, in my opinion, are the perfect size (I don't need any more spice than what these jars hold at one time). Perfect buy!" —Sophie Brandt
"I actually saw someone on TikTok who had them and I had to get them. I love them." —jessica ybarra
Get a set of 10 from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three sizes).
9. A pair of outlet lights that'll look all fancy-shmancy and be totally practical night-lights so you aren't stumbling around in the dark for that little midnight snacky-snack. (The older we get, the worse our eyesight in the dark becomes, am I right?) No batteries, mounts, or bulky night-lights! Perfection.
10. A bidet to keep your tush nice and clean after a nice little number two. It uses *fresh* water like your sink or shower, not toilet bowl water, because gross — who wants to be shot in their booty with toilet water? You'll feel much better and super fancy after doing your business.
11. A utility market cart that'll help so so much on grocery shopping day when you have a car full of bags and no one to help get them up to your fourth-floor apartment. Instead of taking three trips inside, load this baby up and get those groceries unloaded lickety-split. You always see older people with these and, honestly, they're doing life right.
12. A plant-based stainless steel cleaner to wipe up all those pesky fingerprints on your fridge. (We're *literally* our parents, what the heck — I can still hear my mom yelling about fingerprints on her fridge and 15-year-old me thinking, Is it that serious? Yes, yes it is.) It also leaves a protective barrier to help prevent future fingerprints and smudges, keeping your stainless-steel appliances cleaner for longer.
This also comes with a microfiber cloth.
Therapy Clean is a family-owned and operated small biz that specializes in cleaning products to make your home shine.
Former BuzzFeed Shopping writer Brittany Ross LOOOOVES this cleaner: "I'm gonna cut right to the chase and say that if you have so much as a stainless steel toaster in your house, you NEED this cleaning spray. [After] hearing nothing but rave reviews about it for months and months, I ordered it to prep my kitchen for Thanksgiving hosting — nothing like having your family point out all of the streaks on your fridge! 🙃
"I'd been hesitant, because everything else I'd tried up to that point hadn't been effective — either the streaks and fingerprints would be back the second I touched a handle, or the so-called "cleaners" would create even ~more~ streaks as I wiped. That being said, I don't know what kind of fairy dust this plant-based spray is hiding inside, but it made my mucked-up fridge sparkle within a MINUTE! I was skeptical when I first sprayed it onto my fridge because it took a second for the streaks to start fading, but lo and behold, there was *zero* residue left behind after a super brief wipe sesh. Once I saw how downright dazzling my fridge looked, I decided to put it to the ~real~ test — my filthy dishwasher. Again, a minute of buffing with a microfiber towel was enough to make it look like a brand new appliance, and it worked wonders on the greasy stainless steel edges of my oven, too. Oh, and it legit smells like lavender, which makes me look forward to cleaning! I can now confidently say I cannot bear to live without at least two bottles of this magic spray in my house at all times."
Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (available in two sizes and in a two-pack).
13. A rapid egg cooker that'll make you the best eggs everrrrr. Like 'em scrambled? This can do that. Boiled? Not a challenge. Omelet? Easy peasy.
This little baby comes with a poaching tray, omelet tray, six-egg holder tray, measuring cup, and access to a recipe database.
Promising review: "I saw someone on TikTok with this and gasped! Ordered it right away. I had no idea these things existed. Super easy and convenient and the hard-boiled eggs came out perfectly. I’m testing a batch now without punching a hole in the eggs to see how they come out. Because why not make an easy process even easier?!?! LOL." —Gina
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in six colors).
14. An aromatherapy spray made with lavender, vetiver, and chamomile to help you relax as you drift off to sleep. Spray this on your pillow to help you easily doze off and avoid counting sheep until 3 am.
15. A mesh washing bag that'll protect your delicate clothing and make transferring your wet clothes from the wash to the dryer so much easier. Fill your bag up loosely, wash on gentle, and keep your garments in tip-top shape.
16. A budget planner so you stop unnecessarily spending money...if you do it, I'll do it. (Ugh, we're such grown-ups, because why does budgeting sound fun?) That $10 you're spending daily on fast food breakfast could pay for a whole trip later. Annnnd you can work things out so you're not living on $5 for the week after you unnecessarily buy any and every thing you want.
It has space for income, spending, monthly budgeting, and comes with two sticker sheets!
Promising review: "This budgeting planner is the bee's knees. I love how many details it has to make your budget work for you. The little cubby in the back is so perfect for cash envelopes and stickers! It’s neatly laid out and there are so many places to take notes and really break it down. And the price *chef's kiss*" —.be.bop.
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
17. An air purifier that'll help remove pet dander, mold, dust, pollen, and odors lingering in your home. It's suuuper quiet because who wants some machine keeping them up all night with noise? You might even start going into your home for fresh air rather than outside.
18. A set of two reusable Wad-Free tools you might recognize from Shark Tank that'll make laundry day a bit easier on you. Reduce drying time and prevent clothes and sheets from getting all tangled up in each other. Being an adult is literally finding loopholes to making life easier, and these certainly do the job. Don't let another laundry day go by without these, you'll thank me later.
Wad-Free is a small biz founded during the pandemic by Cyndi, who had a wadding problem and no available solutions so she created her own!
Promising review: "I have a love/hate relationship with my bedsheets. I love them when they are clean and hate them when laundry day rolls around. I’ve had these ingenious little clips for six month and wondered how I lived without them. THEY WORK! The time (not to mention expense of running the dryer longer) saved is well worth it. I no longer have to stop the dryer (or washer) mid load to unwad (is that even a word?) sheets. Now that the problem of wadded up sheets is solved, can someone invent a way to fold fitted sheets?" —Cheryl G.
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in packs of two or four).
19. A bottle of magic, I mean, Drop It to help reduce the amount of sulfites and tannins (which contribute to headaches) in your wine in just 20 seconds. Add a few drops to whatever vino is your fave — riesling, merlot, pinot, champagne, anything you like! And no, the flavor won't be altered. So long wine headaches!
Once it's in the glass, swirl lightly for 20 seconds, and drink up!
Promising review: "This product is MAGIC! Wine was my adult beverage of choice for two years and then I suddenly developed a sensitivity out of nowhere in 2019. I couldn’t have even one glass of wine without getting incredibly sick for hours. I had to stop drinking it altogether. I had been wanting to try this product for a long time but was afraid to do so because if it didn’t work, I’d be out of commission for a full day. I finally took the chance and WOW. I wish I’d done this years ago. For the first time in almost four years, I was able to have a full glass of wine. It worked so well and I was so excited that the next night, I decided to have TWO glasses of RED wine, and it worked with that, too. No throwing up, no headache, not even sniffles. I was in disbelief. This stuff WORKS! I am so excited to be able to enjoy wine once again!" —Elizabeth Clark
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
20. A Glossier water-gel sunscreen with SPF 35 that's hypoallergenic, cruelty-free, and vegan to wear under your makeup and protect your beautiful skin all summer. It's also transparent so no greasy residue or white cast! Sunburn? Pshh, we don't know her.
21. A pack of three washing machine tablets to help remove that weird smell that your gym socks left behind in the wash. A nice deep clean without actually having to clean anything yourself.
Promising review: "I never knew I was supposed to clean my HE machine after about three years of use. I just did it for the first time, and the water was disgusting. I had to vacuum out crud from the barrel after the tub clean cycle was done, and run two more rinses without any clothes/detergent to see clear water. I’m grossed out that my clothes haven’t really been getting clean, and will make this a monthly routine now." —Lauren&Aaron
Get them from Amazon for $6.95+ (available in two styles and in more multipacks).
22. A set of two spice shelves so that you can actually see the paprika when you need it rather than picking up every seasoning with a red top and reading the label 'til you find it. And these are nonslip so your spices won't be sliding all around on your beautiful new shelves.
Promising review: "This is the best organizer I have ever had. I LOVE to cook and have a million and one spices, and this has solved so many problems. I spend more time on my recipes than I do looking for the spice now! It's amazing, just buy it!" —Mar
Get it from Amazon for $27.77+ (available in two sizes).
23. A bottle of Goo Gone Adhesive Remover to apply to surfaces that have sticky, gross, stubborn residues. Finally take that Home Goods sticker off the gorgeous wineglasses you bought and couldn't get off!
24. A Mavix chair — a super cool and comfy chair since getting off the couch now requires a few grunts. It has a temperature-regulating cool gel seat that'll keep you cozy all day long. Oh, and gamers also love this chair!
25. An encouraging daily planner to get you organized and keep you thriving. It's undated so you can use it whenever, and it has an appointment tracker, a priority list, meal planner, water intake tracker, and so much more. Literally they thought of everything. What's not to love?
Each planner comes with 50 tear-off sheets the size of a standard piece of paper.
Bliss Collections is a family-owned, Wisconsin-based small biz that specializes in stationery, planners and pads, and drinkware.
Promising review: "How did I live without these? Since I began working from home, these sheets are the best. They keep you accountable and I can go back to see what I accomplished each day, since you have to report your daily tasks. About to order more...thanks for making life easier! —Pame66
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in nine styles and two sizes).
26. Acorns, an app that'll help make investing money waaaay easier than you'd think. It'll put your spare change from everyday purchases toward stock portfolios, so you can sit back and watch your investments grow without doing any work. (Yayyy, we love not working.) It also automatically invests in your retirement. Speaking of retirement, can we lower the age to 30?
You after reading this post and wanting that stainless steel cleaner real bad:
