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1. A hair thinner and cutter so you don't have to squeeze in frequent salon appointments. People swear by this little tool for everything from trimming bangs and maintaining short haircuts to styling wigs.
The razor has two edges, a fine-tooth one for thin hair textures and a wider one for thicker hair textures. (FWIW, people also use this on their pets as a quick grooming solution!)
Promising review: "I recently got a pixie haircut, I was hesitant to get one based on the fact that I'd have to get frequent haircuts, the cost of which would add up quickly. I did some research on YouTube and found some videos using the Tinkle Hair Cutter to trim hair in between salon visits. I LOVE this thing! It is easy to give a little trim or a drastic cut, both of which I have done since getting the Tinkle cutter. I was very nervous to try it fearing that I might mess up my hair so I just did a little bit first, but it was easy and only takes off small amounts of hair at a time.
"Remember, I have a pixie cut — if you have long hair it will cut that off! Basically all you have to do is comb your hair in the direction it grows until you're satisfied with the cut. Seven months post pixie haircut and I have only been to the salon once to have a reshaping done of my hair. I will say that when the cutter feels like it's 'pulling' your hair, it's time to get new razors. I still prefer my pixie cut to be pretty short and assuming I would have to go to the salon once a month for upkeep I have saved $210 since having my hair cut. TOTALLY WORTH IT!" —brandi in louisiana
Get it from Amazon for $4.50.
2. A silicone baking mat you can use with your sheet pans to make cleanup a breeze afterward. It'll still crisp up your veggies, chicken wings, and cookies nicely while keeping your sheet pans grease- and scorch-free, and pops right into the dishwasher afterward for easy cleaning.
Promising review: "I had grown tired of replacing cheap 'nonstick' baking pans, so I read some reviews and the pros all seem to recommend natural aluminum baking pans without a nonstick surface and then using a silicone baking mat like this for your nonstick needs. Between the aluminum sheet and these mats, I spent way more than I ever had on a baking sheet and the prospect of making cookies on a silicone mat seemed a bit unnatural to me, but I was happy to see that after a few bakes, not only do these work wonderfully well, they leave no plastic aftertaste on the cookies. As advertised, they are very easy to clean and, with a good sheet, do an awesome job at baking evenly without burning. I am sure I will eventually buy more of these, but for now, this two-pack was good enough for us." —Michael J. Eckman
Get a set of two from Amazon for $12.99.
3. A compact under-desk electric treadmill for when you have approximately 100+ items on your to-do list, and somehow have to pencil in "exercise" too?? Enter: this multitasking game changer that TikTok is *obsessed* with. It has an LED display that shows basic metrics like time, speed, and distance; a quiet motor (so you can focus on the work in front of you); and Bluetooth capability so you could even play music or a podcast through it.
See it in action in this TikTok! Its speed range is 0.5–6mph and its weight capacity is 220 pounds.
Promising review: "This thing is awesome. I'm a small, not technical person and managed to haul this thing up two flights of stairs (slowly), unbox, turn on and even connect my phone to the Bluetooth in it. No assembly. Simple instructions. Distance and time measurements seem to be accurate, but the 'calories' might be missing a decimal point. No squealing or groaning under my walking. Not too loud. Slides right under my bed. Didn't need to adjust the belt, though the tool to do so is included. Packaging says to oil every 30 hours. The remote is needed to make the treadmill function. It is extremely cheap — like dollar store cheap. I hope the company has a remote replacement for if/when the remote bites it. Even still, I would 100% buy this again. Great treadmill!" —Crowells
Get it from Amazon for $289.99+ (available in four colors).
4. A zero-effort, once-a-week Wet & Forget cleaner that works on soap scum without any scrubbing or wiping needed. All you have to do is shower and then spray this on afterward — it'll handle all the grime and residue from there so that "clean the shower" bullet point on your to-do list takes less than 10 seconds to cross off.
Promising review: "This product was everything I wanted to clean the shower walls and base. I followed the instructions and waited longer than 24 hours due to my busy schedule. The results were fantastic. Cleaning the shower is no longer a chore." —LaCatarinaGrande
Get it from Amazon for $19.89 (available in two scents, a two-pack, and in a refill size).
5. And a toilet-cleaning gel to cross "clean the toilet" off your list while you're at it — at least for now, because yes, you still need to pick up that toilet brush from time to time, but this'll help prevent those shameful yellow rings from forming inside and give it a fresh smell.
Promising review: "What can I say? This smells great and helps deodorize the water closet. It helps sanitize and keeps the bowl clean after every flush...and I can't be the only one who's satisfied when I click, press, and release the little jewel-looking gel tab onto the inside of a sparkling-clean bowl!" —Gino
Get a pack of 12 gel stamps and a dispenser from Amazon for $24.99.
6. A L’Oreal Paris rinse-out lamellar water treatment that'll transform your hair in just eight seconds (!) to leave your hair shiny, silky, and ultra-hydrated, no matter your hair type! (And take it from me: These results last for DAYS.) Psst — they might reach for Redken at your local salon, but this has the same ingredients as that brand's lamellar treatment for way less.
This lamellar water treatment is probably my favorite beauty purchase of 2024 so far. My hair is thin, fine, color-treated, and prone to frizz, but ever since I started using this every time I wash my hair (about twice a week), my hair has literally never looked and felt better. It makes my hair look and feel silky soft, and once it dries, there's way less frizz (I have started using a Kitsch satin towel wrap for drying my hair, which helps too).
Promising reviews: "Wow! I have waist-length 3c curly color-treated hair that’s usually a nightmare to deal with in the summer and this stuff is a game-changer. My hair is silky, my curls are defined, it dried in like half the usual time…seriously impressed!" —Stavana Jubinsky
"I'm a professional hairstylist and Matrix, Redken, and L’Oreal are all owned by L’Oreal, and each line has a lamellar water in it at different prices. I am here to tell you that they are all the exact same ingredients in different bottles. So buy the cheapest and save yourself some cash. Your hair will love you for it. I love this stuff." —anonymous87
Get it from Amazon for $10.97.
7. A productivity cube, because the thought of tackling that big project you've been putting off? Groan. Breaking it into 5-, 15-, 30-, and 60-minute chunks? Much more manageable — and maybe even fun, if you treat it like a game and try to beat the clock! This little cube helps keep you on task for a set amount of time, beeping and flashing a light when you're done so you can take that much-needed TikTok break.
You set the countdown time, then flip the cube to start the timer! Two AAA batteries are needed.
Check it out in this TikTok office desk tour!
Promising review: "I have ADHD and I have struggled my entire life with staying on task to get even easy mundane things completed. These allow me to break things down into smaller chunks and I have a buddy that comes with me! Yes, I treat my cube timers like my buddies! Listen, it works. My husband asked why I didn't just set a timer on my phone, but somehow that never worked for me. These cube timers are genius and for whatever reason, they work! I also use them to limit my down time scrolling on social media, so I don't get sucked in and lose an entire day!
"I use them so many different ways. Boring thing I don't want to do? Set a timer and work for a set amount of time, that way I know there's an end in sight and I'm not just stuck working forever! (instead of inevitably avoiding said task) Another boring, mundane thing? Set a timer and try to beat the clock! It's a fun game! Taking a break to read email or scroll a bit? Set a timer so I don't fall down an endless rabbit hole and lose four hours! I digress.... Countless uses for these wonderful timers! Just purchase it already!" —Talia P.
Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in seven styles).
8. A reviewer-beloved veggie chopper that'll make you feel so powerful as you slice, chop, and julienne veggies (including those dreaded onions that make your eyes water) with ease. Its built-in storage container below keeps everything in one place until you're ready to add them to your meal! Prepare to fly through dinner in a fraction of the time.
Fullstar is a small business established in 2017 that specializes in kitchen gadgets.
Check out a TikTok of the veggie chopper in action.
Promising review: "Makes life so much easier. I can't imagine chopping onions or bell peppers by hand anymore, and it does so much more. We used to have a Prepworks chopper, which was a similar idea, but you had to press so hard to chop, and it broke after not too long. This one requires very little effort to cut through the food, and it has a generous container." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in four colors and four styles).
9. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer in case you have errands to run but the thought of getting ready? UGH. If you're not a fan of exposing your dark, puffy under-eyes and blemishes to the world, this'll let you cover them in a matter of seconds so you feel put-together enough to hit the post office, grocery store, and the bank all in one trip.
Promising review: "Like some of the other reviewers, I am a bit of a makeup snob, at least partially. I will try pretty much anything as long as it makes sense for my skin type. Tonight I had to run an errand and wanted to just quickly conceal my untouched-work-from-home uneven, dry, eczema-prone, heavily-dark-undereye-circled, 55+ skin. I just looked in the mirror now and am kinda blown away by this new gem! My skin looks flawless...no primer, no tinted moisturizer, no foundation! Just this product! Believe the hype, folks. And yes, Sephora/Ulta/YSL/Estee Lauder/Lancome, etc. ladies, I am talking to you! Run, don't walk!" —Beth
Get it from Amazon for $8.80 (available in 23 shades).
And check out our Maybelline Instant Age Rewind concealer review for more deets!
10. And a waterproof, smudge-proof liquid eyeliner stamp that addresses the bane of every makeup wearer's existence: creating the perfect, symmetrical cat-eye. Now you don't have to spend an hour redoing your wings — this easy-to-use stamp creates the same wing on each side, and no one will even know the difference. 🤫
Promising review: "Amazon makes all things possible, even the perfect winged liner. I’m speechless. I’ve never been able to do winged liner in the 30 years I’ve walked the Earth. This product is amazing, it’s seamless. Literally, it’s foolproof. Not to mention it has great staying power; it’s very dark and it hasn’t smudged all day. I seriously wasn’t expecting to like it this much, you’ve got a customer for life!" —Taylor
Get it from Amazon for $14.98 (available in three styles and a combo pack).
11. Plus, a set of Lilac St. Original Lashes, which are meant to be worn for up to 10 (!) days — they're way less effort and more budget-friendly than professional lash extensions and have converted many reviewers! These vegan, cruelty-free silk lash fibers have an ultra-thin band, adhere well, and look *super* wispy and natural.
Check out why these are a fave in this TikTok.
Promising review: "Y’all, I have been a loyal Lilac St. customer since they started, and I will never leave them. These are the absolute best quality. I get so many compliments. They are the most natural and most comfortable to wear. I use several times by using makeup remover and water to remove any glue. Seriously will never stray." —Katiew
Get them from Amazon for $12.95 (available in eight styles and four sizes).
12. A cold brew coffee maker so you can fuel up with a refreshing caffeinated drink that'll energize you to tackle tasks while saving time *and* money in place of those all-too-frequent Starbucks trips. This popular device boasts an airtight lid and stainless-steel filter designed to keep coffee fresh for up to two weeks!
I bought the Takeya cold brew maker last summer, and it's been worth every penny — it's SO easy to use, and the coffee is equally delicious. I've loved having fresh cold brew all summer long while working from home. You just fill up the filter (which screws onto the lid) with your go-to ground coffee, fill the container with water, screw the filter-top on, shake for about 30 seconds to combine, and leave the whole thing in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Then, remove the filter from the pitcher and — BAM — you've got some delicious coffee. BTW, you can also use it to make hot coffee by adding boiling water."
Peep our Takeya cold brew coffee maker review for more deets!
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors).
13. A weekly meal planner that'll make meal planning...fun? Now you can quickly plan out what you'll be eating each week and jot down ingredients you need, which will also make prepping dinner less of an overwhelming task during the week!
It'll also help you shop faster (and avoid impulse purchases) during your weekly grocery trip. The list magnetizes to the fridge, and has the meal plan on one side, and a perforated "shopping list" you can tear off and take with you on the other side.
Bloom Daily Planners is a small biz that makes planning pads, desk calendars, and all sorts of cool planning products for teachers, brides, and more.
Promising review: "I’ve been starting to get into meal prepping and this planner really helps! I like being able to look up recipes on my phone, then write down whatever ingredients I still need on the grocery list section of this planner. It being magnetic is cool because you can hang it on the fridge. I love how the grocery list section can be ripped off so you can take it to the store, but the daily meal plans remain on the fridge so you can stay organized. This is a very simple idea, but it’s cute and helps keep me organized and motivated to plan out my meals." —Samantha M.
Get it from Amazon for $7.95+ (available in five colors).
14. A silicone soup and chili cube tray to seriously up your meal prep game. Each slot is big enough to hold one serving of soup, broth, stew, or sauce so that when you're ready to whip up a meal, you can save yourself a *ton* of time by just reheating one of these.
Souper Cubes is a family-run small biz that specializes in better frozen meal prep and food waste reduction! Their products are BPA-free, dishwasher safe, and have fill lines on the side of the compartments for half and full cups.
Promising review: "I'm extremely happy with my Souper Cubes! I cook chili and soup and always make too much, having the ability to freeze serving-size portions is perfect. Saves time and food quality by not having to thaw it all each time I want another serving. High quality and since it's silicone and not rigid plastic it won't crack in the freezer. Highly recommend!" —Alexander S. Waterman
Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (available in three colors and also available in a two-pack).
15. A soothing sunrise alarm clock if your bedroom gets barely any natural light. It wakes you up gently and gradually by simulating the sunrise — no more blaring alarms that make you want to slam the "snooze" button and avoid all of your responsibilities that day.
The light comes on gradually, starting at 10% brightness and working its way up to 100% by 30 minutes before your wake-up time (though you can adjust this down to 20 or 10 minutes before), and you can have it play sounds of nature like songbirds, ocean waves, or a splashing creek. There's a similar process for falling asleep as well, with gradual light fading and sounds like pouring rain and crickets + campfire available to lull you asleep.
Promising review: "I've always had a terrible time getting up in the morning. Whereas before I'd struggle to get up by 9, this clock has made it easy for me to get up at 6 a.m. Traditional alarm clocks/iPhone alarm clocks are too jarring. Over time, they become too easy to ignore or turn off. *This* clock, however, really does mimic the sunrise and can be set to brighten over the course of 10, 20, 30 minutes, so that your mind has a chance to acclimate and prepare itself for getting out of bed. This clock can help you make it to an early morning class or meeting. And besides professional obligations, there are so many personal benefits to waking up earlier, e.g., more alone time to exercise or get work done. I consider this clock a productivity/wellness must-have." —Jessica
Get it from Amazon for $32.88+ (available in three styles).
16. A Dash mini maker — this makes whipping up a quick bite faster and easier, not to mention cheaper than ordering delivery all the time. This small electric griddle heats up in minutes to cook everything from eggs and sausage to pancakes (one at a time), grilled cheese, and more. Now you can skip the Dunkin' run and get straight to work.
See the Dash mini maker on TikTok where it's used to cook a breakfast of sausage and eggs.
Promising review: "I honestly purchased this because I saw it used on TikTok for so many different things and I have zero regrets. I absolutely love sandwiches and I find this works really well with any kind of sandwich thins and especially good with corn tortillas. I also use it to make a single egg." —alexandra muns
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in six colors).
17. And (also from Dash) a rapid egg cooker to take all the time and stress out of cooking eggs just the way you like them for a morning protein boost. This handy gizmo can cook you soft-, medium-, and hard-boiled eggs (up to six at once), and if you like poached or scrambled eggs, it can do that, too! You can even make an omelet in this thing.
BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord loves this thing, especially while working from home: "It simplifies breakfast because I know no matter what assortment of groceries I'm working with, there are precooked eggs to add some protein to it." Some reviews note that the alarm on it is a little loud, but the new models have significantly decreased the volume and sing a little song instead!
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in seven colors).
18. A set of "day of the week" closet organizers that might be made for kids, but if you are prone to staring at your closet for 30 minutes deciding what to wear each day, they'll come in clutch for you, too. It'll help you plan and organize your outfits in advance so you can fly through getting dressed in the mornings with time to spare for that coffee run.
Each set includes seven hangers for Monday through Sunday.
White Loft is an Austin-based, woman-owned small business that specializes in growth charts, gifts, and home organization.
Promising review: "These are great! They’ll absolutely make mornings easier with clothes pre-selected for the week. My kindergartner will easily be able to get himself dressed for school. I plan to buy these for my other kids as well so my husband can dress our kids in clothes that actually work together (ha!). Great quality and great idea!" —Stephanie
Get a set of seven from White Loft on Amazon for $31.45, on Etsy for $31.96, or on their website for $34.99.
19. A tin of Cirepil blue wax beads to save you time shaving or tweezing hairs every day. It uses gentle, hard wax to remove both coarse and fine hairs, leaving the skin on your legs, armpits, between your brows, or ~anywhere else~ you fancy waxing sooooo smooth.
This stuff is used in a lot of high-end salons, too, so this tin truly pays for itself in "trips not taken to get professional waxed."
Promising reviews: "I don't like shaving my unibrow because I'm lazy and don't want to shave every other day. I used to tweeze all my unibrow hairs one by one; now I use this, which makes life so much easier. What used to take 15 minutes every week now takes one minute. I still tweeze the edges for accuracy, but this helps take out the entire center of the unibrow in one go, which is 90% of the work." —Ammar
"Holy crap. Please listen to this review. This is the best and easiest-to-use wax I have ever tried. It dries super quickly, and when it dries it creates a vacuum seal around the hair. It does not stick to skin in the slightest and cuts the pain down by 75%. I would pay $150 dollars for this stuff because it is so good." —Amanda
Get it from Amazon for $23.99.
20. A Lay-n-Go cosmetic bag that makes packing for trips a speedy task — just toss in your toiletries and cosmetics, and cinch the sides so the mat becomes a bag. It'll keep your items safe and clean during transit and compact in your suitcase, and once you get to the hotel bathroom, you can just un-cinch the bag to immediately have all your essentials at your fingertips.
Promising review: "As an avid traveler with a lot of cosmetics and moisturizers, I had to resort to using plastic Ziploc bags to hold it all because my pretty carriers just took up too much room in my carry-on bag. This is so wonderful to just loosen it and place it on the hotel counter and everything is there and can be easily organized for my stay. When ready to leave, I just tighten the strings! Plus it makes the hotel bathroom look so much more organized rather than my placing the items on one of their hand-towels on the counter. Kudos on an awesome product!" —Customer
Get it from Amazon for $24.95+ (available in 31 colors/patterns and three sizes).
21. A trio of cheerful-looking plant-watering globes to take care of your plants for up to three weeks at a time — that's one less thing on your busy plate to worry about.
Promising review: "So glad I got these. I’m a chronic overwaterer and my plants were struggling. Now I don’t have to worry and I don’t even have to water. This is great for indoor plants that don’t actually need much water. And they’re super cute. I get lots of compliments on them!" —MB
Get them from Amazon for $19.99 (available in two styles).
22. A pair of blue light–blocking glasses so eye strain and headaches don't hold you back from writing that essay that's due soon or researching doctors to make that appointment you need.
Promising review: "These glasses have allowed me to get more work done and game longer keeping my headaches down. They significantly reduced blue light and lessen the stress on my eyes." —Isaac Bruins
Get a set of two from Amazon for $16.98 (available in 15 color combos).
23. And a roll-on migraine stick that'll help relieve the painful pressure caused by those annoying midday headaches. It's formulated with peppermint, spearmint, and lavender oils to deliver cooling relief that'll give you the will to keep going and handle your tasks.
Promising review: "I wasn’t sure what to expect with this product, but when migraines take over your life, you’ll try anything. I was AMAZED at how fast and effectively this simple little roll on, eased my migraine pain. My migraine became calmer and I was able to focus better. I am a buyer for life." —Laurina
Get it from Amazon for $12.95.
Read BuzzFeed's Migrastil migraine stick review for more deets!
24. A Revlon one-step hair dryer and volumizer so you can give yourself a gorgeous blowout without visiting the salon — it knocks out drying *and* styling your hair in one step to save time in the mornings too! With this under-$50 option, dropping $500+ on a Dyson Airwrap (or even $100 on the Drybar version) suddenly seems...even less appealing.
I barely know how to do anything with my hair, but this is one of those tools that's basically like, "It's OK...I gotchu." Now when I blow-dry my hair, I can style it at the same time, and it's as easy as just curling my hair around this brush as I go. I seriously never thought I'd be able to achieve a salon-worthy blowout at home, but even with my non-existent skills, I can get pretty dang close with this hot-air brush.
It has two heat and speed settings and a cool option, and it's designed to work on all hair textures — reviewers with 2b–4c hair mentioned it working for them.
Promising review: "This hair dryer brush is incredibly practical; I can achieve a full blowout in less than half the time compared to using a regular dryer. While it's a bit noisy, the time saved makes it perfect for ensuring a perfectly styled look every morning. Plus, durability is top-notch; I've had mine for three years, and it still works like new." —Maria
Get it from Amazon for $33.99 (available in a few different models and different colors).
25. Or a diffuser attachment made to quick-dry curly hair while also ensuring the heat is diffused evenly and gently. Because of the large design, it can work on more of your hair at once so you'll be done and rocking dry, bouncy curls in no time.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this diffuser. I had been using a hooded hair dryer on wash days for years, and was getting frustrated with the 45+ minute dry times along with 'triangle hair' and lack of volume due to the dryer blowing down on my hair. Not only do I get wonderful volume with this diffuser, but I’ve more than cut my dry time in half with only needing about 20 minutes. Mind you, I have very thick 3b/3c curls that are a couple inches past my shoulders. Works wonderfully." —SarahG
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
26. Plus, a blow-drying spray that not only protects your hair from heat and eliminates frizz after washing, but *also* decreases blow-dry time by 50% so you have time to make that run to Starbucks before your 9 a.m. meeting.
Promising review: "I am SUPER STOKED with this blow-dry spray. My hairdresser has been using this on my for years and I finally purchased it. I wish I hadn’t waited so long. It cuts my blow-dry time down by at least 40%. My hair is much smoother and healthier since I have been using. I like that it protects my hair from the heat of the blow-dryer and my flat iron. I would highly recommend!" —Roxy
Get it from Amazon for $16 (available in three sizes).
27. Or a completely heatless option: The Kitsch overnight curls set to make styling your hair *so* easy. Your hair gets wrapped around this single long rod (kind of like a headband), which is covered in satin to help lock in moisture and reduce frizz and split ends. It's comfortable enough to sleep in and even cute enough to wear out as a hairstyle, and you'll have gorgeous ringlets for the next several days after removal!
Kitsch is an LA-based, self-financed, woman-owned small business established in 2010 that specializes in hair accessories.
Promising review: "I didn't think this would work. My hair is thin-ish and doesn't hold curl that well. I burn myself non-stop with the curling wand, just to have my hair lose most of the curl. So I tried this. I followed the suggestions in the reviews and a few YouTube videos that said to do it with dry hair, and OMG MY HAIR WAS GORGEOUS the next day. A beautiful wave, my hair was silky and shiny, AND it lasted THREE DAYS!!! I brushed them out each day, so they loosened a bit but still VERY pretty. I may never use my curling wand again because I read you can put this in your hair for two hours, and it will work. The tighter you wrap your hair, the tighter the curl, so you CAN get different looks." —Janice Morse
Get a set from Amazon for $13.98 (available in 15 colors and two sizes). You'll get two free satin scrunchies too!
28. A Rocketbook smart reusable notebook for jotting down your daily to-do lists, plans, and reminders. You can wipe the pages clean as needed — or just wipe items off your to-do list, one by one — with the option to blast your notes into cloud storage (Google Drive, iCloud, etc.) for later. No more digging through multiple notebooks to find what you need!
You'll get the notebook (with 36 dotted pages), a Pilot Pen, and microfiber cleaning cloth. There's another version of Rocketbook that includes a planner!
Promising review: "This Rocketbook has got to be the best product I've ever bought. I'm a big list maker and daily to-do-list keeper, and this book allows me to do that day after day and just erase the day before, or if I make a mistake or even just have to get rid of something on my list, it's so easy and super economical because I don't have to keep buying notebooks to write everything down. The best part is if I need to keep something I can just scan it into my phone and I'll always have it instead of looking through notebook after notebook for what I'm looking for!" —Melissa N.
Get it from Amazon for $27.35+ (available in two sizes and 16 colors/patterns).
29. An affordable, reviewer-beloved robot vacuum that'll (literally) stay on top of the endless pet fur, litter, dust, and dirt that builds up on your floor — that's one more chore marked off your list and more time for you to do...literally anything else.
Promising review: "I should have bought one of these years ago! It’s saving me time and effort to clean other stuff around the house. I’ve been pleasantly surprised how 'Pete' can make it over thresholds that separate our kitchen from the living area and one in the hallway. LOVE how he goes around our kitchen chairs and table and really gets under there to pick up crumbs! My floors look cleaner than they ever have! Go Eufy!" —Natalie M
Get it from Amazon for $249.99 (available in three sizes).
30. A handy device to put an end to everyone in your house asking each other, "Did you feed the dog?" multiple times a day, especially when you have approximately 645,342 things going on. It also comes in a version for cats!
It has magnets, so just stick it on your fridge for some easy, nonverbal communication with the members of your household.
Promising review: "I wish I would’ve gotten this years ago. Takes all the guesswork out of 'was the dog fed?' Our poor dog either got multiple meals or nothing at all. It was so infuriating. I put this on the lid of the dog food container so you can’t get to the dog food without noticing if the tab was switched or not. Our dog gets fed more consistently now. I recommend this to anyone with a busy life who can’t remember anything or a family with many members who may or may not feed the pets!" —Kelly Oyster
Get it from Amazon for $9.43+ (available in versions for dogs and cats, plus a medication version for dogs).
31. A set of Glamnetic's press-on nails in case you don't have the time or money to invest in regular salon visits but still want that polished look. Whether you're going for chic subtlety or cute designs, these make it ridiculously easy, *plus* they're reusable for up to two weeks per wear!
Glamnetic is a small business that specializes on uniquely-designed, reusable press-on nails.
Promising review: "I am a very happy customer. After trying so many different brands (including the cheapest ones from other sites), no other press-ons have lasted over two weeks! I love how they conform to my nails and make it look natural. You can tell in my pictures that there’s growth just as I would have from getting my nails done at the salon. I’ll definitely order these again and I highly recommend them to anyone. They’re super easy to put on. I also type all day for my job and they’ve held up. I’m impressed!!" —steph
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in many styles).
32. A genius color-coded keyboard cover so all the shortcuts for Adobe Photoshop (and other popular software) are *literally* at your fingertips. Yep, this means you don't have to keep scrawling them down on sticky notes or Googling "how to" questions every half hour.
There are also versions for other Adobe programs available at Chic Geeks, which is a Black woman–owned business specializing in gorgeous tech accessories and clever keyboard covers!
Promising review: "This Adobe Photoshop shortcut keyboard is sooooo dope...I am buying another one. I love it. Gives my MacBook so much personality." —Bree Moore
Get it from Chic Geeks for $20 (available for six different MacBook models).
33. An adhesive under-desk phone holder to keep that little distractor out of sight and (hopefully) out of mind — at least until your next break. Hello, productivity.
It's designed to fit a wide range of phones with cases, including iPhone 13 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy 21 Ultra, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, etc. Be sure to check the dimensions on the listing to ensure it fits your phone/case, though.
Promising review: "This is definitely a hit! I installed it horizontally because my desk has a square frame under it that I couldn’t put it on as the instruction, but it still does its job. Now I’m so used to reaching my phone from this holder without looking down at my desk, and my screentime has decreased a lot during day time. I work remotely from home, this really helps in terms of being more efficient so that I can finish my work early and get more me time back at the end of the day. Highly recommend it if you want to be less distracted while working!" —Shelby Cedrone
Get it from Beyond 3D Creations on Etsy for $11.88+ (available in six colors; custom sizing available).
34. A set of nonstick, reusable toaster oven bags allowing you to make quick grilled sandwiches at home without standing over the stove. Your sad WFH lunch just got a serious upgrade, and you saved so much time by skipping the hassle and cleanup of using a frying pan.
(Psst — you can also use these to reheat french fries, pizza, and even mini tacos, and get all that glorious heat without them getting all soggy from the microwave. Leftovers just got lit.)
Promising review: "I had no idea how well these would work. You can put toast or rolls or anything that will fit in the slot — even if it has jelly or spread or anything on it — in the bag in the toaster and it doesn't hurt the toaster, and the food comes out warm." —mare36
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $4.70 (also available in packs of six and 10).
35. A microwave pasta maker for when you are *starving* and don't want to wait for water to boil (we've all been there). This lets you make al dente pasta in the microwave — it sounds like a gimmick, but reviewers say it's legit.
Promising review: "This is a fantastic product. I’ve been cooking for more than 50 years. Pasta has always been a simple go-to dinner for me. Tending to the boiling pot of pasta was just part of the process. I’ve been getting tired of cooking as I’ve aged. This simple little microwave pasta cooker has simplified cooking so much more than I could have imagined. Seems silly, but it’s kinda like a little miracle. No more toting a heavy pot to the stove. No more pouring pasta and boiling water into a colander. It’s simple, lightweight, and foolproof. You’ll never regret buying this. I suggest buying the larger size to have more portion options." —Winky
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
36. A super lightweight lap desk so you can move the "office" to your couch or bed and catch up on your various reality TV obsessions while you take care of tasks — especially if you struggle to focus while just sitting at a desk! It has an anti-slip wrist pad for comfort (and to prevent your laptop from sliding down), plus handy phone and tablet slots in the back.
Promising review: "It was better than expected. Very nice craftsmanship. Much more productive with the lap desk, almost regardless where I am using my laptop...beach or in bed 🤗." —Kindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in three colors).
37. A henna eyebrow tint kit that'll fill your brows with vibrant color for 1–2 weeks (according to most reviewers, though for some, it lasted longer!) so you can skip the daily hassle of filling them in. This uses plant-based ingredients rather than chemical dyes, so it's also better for your hair while still resisting fading!
The kit comes with up to 30 applications! They do recommend doing a patch test 48 hours before use to make sure you don't have an allergic reaction.
If you don't already have an angled eyebrow brush for applying this, you can get a cheap dual-sided one here.
Promising review: "This is the best eyebrow tint I’ve come across in my 33 years of life. There’s a learning curve to it, but once you get it, it’s fantastic! It lasts for a couple of weeks to a month, and there are so many uses in one package. I would say the first time to keep it on for 20–30 minutes and then every time after do less. Since it’s henna, it stays in the hair forever, so it’ll just keep getting darker and darker until new eyebrow hairs grow in. PSA: The first time I did it, I thought it was turning my hair green, but I trusted the process, and no green! Definitely worth the purchase!" —Nikki
Get it from Amazon for $11.95 (available in six shades: black, burgundy, dark brown, golden brown, medium brown, light brown, and graphite). On separate listings, you can also find blonde, copper brown, ash blonde, and pearl gray.
38. An auto-shutoff outlet so you never again have to stop in your tracks and wonder, "Did I turn off the hair straightener..." Plug this into your most-used outlet and push the button to turn the power on for 30 minutes — after that time, it'll shut down automatically so you can have peace of mind once you're out the door.
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