1. A game-changing audio adapter that plugs into your car's cigarette lighter and will allow you to rock out or take calls over the speakers even if you have an older vehicle. This baby can play audio via Bluetooth, an aux cable, or a TF card, and even has a USB port and volume, play/pause, and song skip buttons.
Promising review: "The CD player on my 2002 Yukon isn't working anymore but it also doesn't have an aux port for music or Bluetooth. I got the unit and it instantly paired with my iPhone SE and in just a minute or so I was playing all the music from my phone through the radio in my car. It pairs automatically after the initial setup and the sound is really nice.
If you play music while you have the GPS going, the music volume will go down when instructions are being given on where to turn, a nice touch! So far I am really pleased with the performance and now I can answer calls hands-free and listen to all my downloaded music!" — JRH Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in six colors). 2.
A game-changing microwave pasta cooker you just fill with water and noodles (there's a line on the side that shows you how much), heat in the microwave for 12-ish minutes, and bam — you've got a yummy, hearty dinner ready to eat less than a half hour after you're home from work. Boiling water? I don't know her. Two of the most basic facts about me are that 1) I love pasta and 2) I'm lazy as heck.
Cooking pasta is pretty easy, even for someone like me who rarely cooks. But still, it's a little more than I want to do when I'm feeling hungry and/or burnt out to wait for the water to boil and have to wash the pot and colander when I'm done. What I really needed was something that could have the whole process done in under 15 minutes and that I could just toss in the dishwasher.
Enter the Fasta Pasta (great name btw). I'm really amazed by what a game-changer it is, as well as how user-friendly it is. It comes with a booklet of instructions on how long to cook/how much pasta and water to use for all different shapes of pasta, plus there's an extended list on the product's website.
All you have to do is measure out the pasta and fill the tub with water to the appropriate fill line, then microwave it on high for the noted amount of time. When it's done, you pop on the lid, which has convenient handles. I was nervous about using my bare hands to take this out of the microwave even with the handles, but amazingly it doesn't get that hot! The lid also has a built-in strainer, which is perfect for both helping you fill the Fasta Pasta with a precise amount of water and for straining once the pasta is cooked.
Then voila! You've got pasta! Check out my full Fasta Pasta review (#2). Get it from Amazon for $16.99 .
3. Drop It wine drops , which you just swirl in your glass for 20 seconds to reduce the sulfites and tannins so you won't wake up with a headache the next day — yes, really! One bottle can work for up to 55 glasses! The brand recommends 1–2 drops for a glass of white wine, 2–3 for a glass of red, and 7–9 to treat a whole bottle at once. Promising review: "For many years, I have been that friend who always says 'no thanks, I can't drink wine.
' Even one small small glass would give me the worst migraine. So I gave up . Several weeks ago, I happened across an ad for Drop It and thought I might as well give it a shot.
I took a big risk the day it arrived and had two huge glasses of red wine that I knew would give me a massive migraine the next day. It just so happened I had a midterm that next morning too — so the stakes were high. I woke up feeling fantastic.
Since then I have repeated the experiment (to make sure it wasn't a fluke) and found that no matter how much wine I drink, as long as I use the drops, I don't have a migraine the next day. I'm so pleased to have found something that makes wine drinking possible and enjoyable again! I have nothing but great things to say about the product. It's easy to use and very discreet.
I visited some friends last week and we spent a few hours at a wine bar. It was easy to add my drops. I took a small taste of the wine before adding the drops and found that it did not alter the taste at all.
Thanks for a great product and a great buying experience. I will be back for more." — Mackenzie Get it from Amazon for $14.
99 . 4. A divided pot ideal if you're like me and have ONE good burner on your stove — now you don't have to pick which part of your dinner gets cooked on it! It's also great for homes with picky eaters, so you can efficiently whip up two versions of the same dish to suit everyone's tastes.
Plus it comes with a lid and a ladle. Check it out on TikTok ! Promising review: "I have a picky household so this works perfectly to reduce the amount of pans to clean. Made taco meat and burgers at the same time.
Pan was an easy swipe of a sponge to clean. Really pretty pan too." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $59.
95 . 5. The Makeup Eraser , a magical plush cloth that'll make it easy to do the annoying-but-necessary task of removing your makeup at the end of the day.
It can take off EVERY LAST DROP with just water, and you can wash and reuse it over and over and over. Remind me why you spent so much money on other cleansers and removers again? One side is made for removing product and the other for exfoliating. Promising review: "I LOVE makeup.
Specifically, eye makeup. Love a good cat eye and layering eyeshadow. I've always had to bleach my towels to get the remnants of my mascara and eyeliner off.
I hate every eye makeup remover that I've tried because it either stings or makes my eyelids oily (y tho?). This thing has seriously changed things for me. It gets my makeup COMPLETELY off in less than one minute without harsh scrubbing.
I no longer have to buy any kind of cotton balls or cotton pads that will end up in a landfill. I can actually buy new towels and demote the stained ones to cleaning towels. My skin is clearer because it is makeup-free before I wash it and my eyes no longer burn! GETTTT ITTTT.
" — Cori A. Get it from Amazon for $19+ (available in 16 styles). 6.
Natural, cleansing, and odor-eliminating Bottle Bright tablets to make one of your least favorite chores — cleaning out your gross water bottle or travel mug — unbelievably easy, not to mention to eliminate coffee and tea stains in there you thought were permanent. Several reviewers also recommend this for stainless-steel coffee pots! All you have to do is fill your bottle with warm water, drop a single tablet in, and let it fizz the gunk away. The tablet dissolves completely, so once you dump out the water, you can use your bottle again right away! Check out BuzzFeed's full write-up on Bottle Bright .
Promising review: "In all my years of attempting to remove the tea stains from my large white ceramic mug and metal tumblers, I have never come across anything as effective as this product; it is simply amazing (I wish I took before & after photos). I filled the mug with boiled water, dropped in a Bottle Bright cleaning tablet and let it do its magic. Within one hour the tea stains from the metal tumbler were lifted, literally, and floating.
My white ceramic mug took a bit longer but the result was also absolutely perfect, as if both of these drinking containers were brand-new." — Bruce P. Starr Get a pack of 12 tablets from Amazon for $7.
99 . 7. A Curl Cap , aka a backless, satin-lined baseball hat designed specially for folks whose natural curls are damaged by or don't fit under traditional caps.
This will give you (*extremely Hannah Montana voice*) the best of both worlds! It's from a Black woman-owned small business! ~Hats off~ to the inventor, who was inspired by her own experience trying to rock the baseball cap look with natural hair. Promising review: "I haven't had much luck in the last 10 years finding something big enough to cover my dreads when I want to go hiking, camping, or just out and about. When I stumbled upon this, I was admittedly skeptical, but this baby fit like a glove.
If you've been contemplating buying one, do it! You won't regret it. The shipping was fast. The quality of the item is good and there's plenty of wiggle room should you have hair as thick and long as mine.
" — Maya Reyna Get it from Curl Cap on Etsy for $24.99 (available in six colors and prints) or Amazon for $24.99 (available in 19 styles).
8. An aesthetically pleasing mug warmer so you can savor your coffee without worrying about it getting cold while you work. No rush — other than a caffeine rush, that is.
Note that the mug is not included! Promising review : "I researched so many coffee warmers and am so glad I decided on this one. It definitely keeps my coffee hot, no matter how long it takes me to drink it. I also like that it has three settings.
As you drink down your coffee, you can lower the heat because it keeps the coffee very hot. I like it so much I ordered a second one for another part of the house." — hottytoddy Get it from Amazon for $19.
99+ (available in seven styles). 9. A special jewelry clasp designed just for layering necklaces without tangles or hassle *and* keeping your favorite combo together.
The two sides of the clasp come apart and fasten together (but not by a lobster clasp, because who has time for that?!?), and each side hooks to one end of the necklaces. If there's a set of necklaces you always like to rock together, this is especially great because you can keep them all together and put them all on at once! This genius creation is from a small, San Diego-based jewelry business. Former BuzzFeed Shopping editor Kayla Suazo writes, "I recently bought a couple of these and had one of those very real WHY DIDN'T I BUY ONE OF THESE SOONER moments.
They do an amazing job at keeping your necklaces from tangling as you wear them, and I love that I can layer several of my favorites at once. I am forever sold on these." Get it from TheresaRose on Etsy for $13.
49+ (available in four metal options and for two, three, or four strands). 10. A pretty little milk frother so you can create a perfectly Instagrammable brew without even having to set foot in a Starbucks.
Promising review: "All of my friends and family had this so naturally I had to get one and I am obsessed. Makes every homemade coffee taste like you went out and bought one. Very affordable and worth every penny.
I love that it comes with a cute holder for it." — Kayla Dillinger Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in a variety of styles).
11. Dishwasher cleaning tablets to get rid of the residue that's lurking in there and interfering with your dishes getting *truly* clean. Just pop one in for a full cycle and let it work its magic.
Plus, you only need to use it once a month, so a single, $7 six-pack will last you a while! Promising review: "Saved me from buying a new dishwasher!I have to admit that I was skeptical that this product was actually going to do anything. I’ve noticed my dishwasher wasn’t cleaning dishes very well lately, and I did everything I could to get it working properly again, but was ready to finally give up and buy a new dishwasher . I bought these tablets thinking they were designed to eliminate odors, but I was willing to give them a shot before buying a whole new dishwasher.
I put one in the bottom of the dishwasher last night per the instructions and woke up to completely clean dishes for the first time in weeks. They look perfect. I don’t know why these tablets work but they absolutely did and I am a happy customer!" — B.
Turner Get a six-pack from Amazon for $8.54 . 12.
A sleep mask with built-in Bluetooth headphones so you can use your soothing sounds to drown out the world around you and snooze hard. Plus, you can play your relaxing audio of choice without bothering your partner. @ my ex who would turn on white noise full blast from his phone without asking me first, please see the below.
They take around two hours to fully charge and can play for up to 10 hours with a single charge! Promising review : "I love, love love this mask! I was truly impressed by the sound quality of those little speakers! Very comfortable to wear and sleep in various positions. It is a blackout mask and trust me, if you have it on correctly, you will not see any light at all. I normally have difficulty falling asleep, but now I can't wait to put it on, because I Bluetooth it to my phone and turn on my sleep meditation and I promise you I am sleep in about 10 mins or less.
I accidentally overslept last week because I forgot to turn my alarm back on and when I took off the mask the sun was shining bright so I knew I was late; thankfully not too late. The charge on the mask lasts a long time as well." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $23.
99+ (available in 10 styles). 13. An epic detangling brush for all hair types, but especially curly styles, that'll work through the toughest tangles and make you realize that brushing your hair doesn't have to be a (sometimes literal) pain.
Promising review : "My daughter has a lot of hair that tangles very easily. Her knots get so bad that they needed to be cut from her head at times and even after cut those knots would not come undone despite pulling with all of our might. To me that was evidence that her hair is just impossible.
Then we came across this brush. We saw a commercial for a different brand but when I logged onto Amazon I saw that this brush had far better reviews and has been around for quite some time. I ordered it and was not sure what to expect as many other detangling brushes simply failed even after adding large amounts of leave in conditioner and detangling spray to her hair .
Lo and behold, this brush does as it promises. IT WORKS! My daughter went from dreading getting her hair brushed to doing it herself. She is 5 and says, this brush is relaxing.
I highly recommend this product. It will save you time, money and sanity. It should say NO MORE TEARS FOR PARENT AND CHILD.
" — Nicole W . Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in 10 colors).
14. A coiled silicone ring size adjuster so you can buy the bauble you're coveting even if your usual size isn't available, and skip the jeweler with rings that are just a teeeeny bit too big. BuzzFeed Shopping editor Emma Lord shows off her lovely hands above and writes: "I'm obsessed with jewelry retailer Local Eclectic, but my ring finger is between two of their sizes — enter this plastic coil, which made up the size difference in the hottest second.
" Get a 12-pack in two sizes from Amazon for $6.84 . 15.
And a jewelry-cleaning stick to return said baubles to maximum sparkle even after lots of wear. This'll get them looking like a million bucks for a whooooooleeee lot less than that. Promising review: "This thing is a miracle worker! I'm a little ashamed to say that getting my ring cleaned had become low priority in the past eight or so years — kids, moving, etc.
, took the top spots. My ring was so dirty that I was starting to worry that if I took it somewhere to clean it, they'd be disgusted! I randomly saw this product mentioned by someone as a way to shine up their ring occasionally. I bought because it was pretty cheap, and why not take a chance? I soaked my ring in some warm water and dish soap for about half an hour, then took it out and started using the stick on it.
I should've taken a picture of all of the gunk I got out of the crevices! I went over it thoroughly and then rinsed it off, OMG! My husband said he could see it sparkling from across the room and said maybe he needed to use it on his ring now! It's been about a month since I've last done it, and it's only now starting to lose some of its sparkle. Very long-lasting!" — Browns Get it from Amazon for $9.48 .
16. A trio of power scrubber brushes you can attach your drill and instantly create a super-powered deep-cleaning device. These are from a New York-based small business! Promising review: "These brushes are freaking fantastic.
I tried them on a portion of my shower and bathroom floor tiles and grout. I immediately had to do the rest because it made the cleaner sections look dirty. I also tried it on the side of my fridge that is next to my stove top.
It did a pretty good job there as well at removing grease and stains. The only downside is that it made me enjoy cleaning! " — Eric T. Ma Get it from Amazon for $18.
95 (available in six colors, each with a different stiffness/purpose). 17. Mike's Hot Honey , a chili-infused honey that'll make things you've consumed a million times in your life — from ice cream to pizza to wings to cocktails — feel totally new.
Check out BuzzFeed's review of Mike's Hot Honey for more info! Promising review: " This is now a staple for my kitchen. How I cooked without it before, I'll never know. Makes the best vinaigrette ever and quick pan sauces for pork; plus, it adds unexpected zip to dozens of dishes.
Does it come in gallons? Have given it as hostess gifts several times, and everyone gets hooked." — Martha Ronemus Get it from Amazon for $13.49 .
18. A Lay-n-Go cosmetic bag so you'll never need to pack and unpack a toiletry bag again — it unfurls into a makeup mat so you can find everything with zero rummaging, and nothing will get left behind when it's time to go, even if you overslept, and are *this close* to missing your flight. Promising review: "I was tired of fumbling around in my cosmetics case and saw this.
I was skeptical, but...
WOW! On my recent two-week trip to Europe, with constant laying out and packing up, this item was wonderful. I could find what I wanted quickly, right away. Packing up was just a matter of pulling the drawstring.
At first I wasn’t sure about changing to this bag, but now I could not do without it. " — Mojosharkey Get it from Amazon for $24.95+ (available in three sizes and 31 colors and prints).
19. An instantly downloadable four-week meal prep booklet that's a literal cheat sheet on how to eat when you barely have time to think about it. This doesn't just map out meals, but actually provides you with the recipes and grocery shopping lists.
It's from a woman-owned Etsy shop! Promising review : "I absolutely love this meal plan! The meals are simple and there aren’t any ingredients that my family won’t eat. I love the variety and also love how the grocery list has every item you could possibly need, and it’s easy to make dietary substitutions as needed. Thank you for this awesome meal plan!! So excited to get organized before life gets back to normal.
" — sackercu Get it as a PDF from Easy Monthly Meals on Etsy for $9 (originally $12). 20. Or a subscription to EveryPlate if grocery shopping is the part you hate most.
This is an easy and affordable meal prep subscription service that'll send you everything you need to make the recipes, plus break each one down into only six steps so you won't feel overwhelmed. You can choose from servings for two or four people and three to six meals per week. Plus, you'll get to select what you want from weekly recipes, and the website lets you know how long each one takes to make so you can plan accordingly.
Get it from Everyplate for $4.99+ per serving (available in five menu plans). 21.
Clever clip-on hoops you can use to fake a piercing on your lobes, cartilage, or even your nose! Badass vibes with none of the pain? Yes, please. Promising review: "I love how they look so delicate, and they’re very comfortable. They are also really easy to bend, so you can put them on/take them off your ear comfortably.
Came in a pack of two with their own little bag. I also fell asleep wearing one accidentally and never even noticed it was there, and it stayed on all night." — Rebecca Get a set of four from Amazon for $6.
99 (available in three colors). 22. An automatic scent dispenser to dispense a clean linen scent throughout your place even if the last time you actually cleaned the linens was.
..don't ask.
Promising review : "I was looking for a way to make the house smell nice — all the time — without candles, which can be a fire hazard. I tried the plug-ins, but I found the smell doesn't last long. This item fit the bill.
I like the tropical scent. I have one of these in the bathroom and one in the living room. The batteries last a long time — months.
You can set the sprayer to spray with different frequencies. I use every 30 minutes usually, but you can adjust that. The sprayer dispenser is attractive enough to place out on a table.
I am happy with this purchase." — Winnie Get a starter pack with two scent refills and a dispenser from Amazon for $21+ (available in five scents). 23.
A triumphant beauty product spatula that the makers of your go-to products probably don't want you to see. No more buying more of the product before the bottle is actually empty just because you can't get to that teeny weeny little bit on the edges — this'll help you get a few more uses out of there, saving waste and $. Promising review: "I bought this a while ago because while I loved using Tarte Shape Tape foundation, I felt like there was often too much product I couldn’t reach using the built in applicator.
Each bottle is 1 ounce, and I had five 'empties' to test this spatula on. I got so much product out of these old bottles that I had to stop before finishing every bottle. My 2-ounce container is practically overflowing! Thanks to this little spatula, I now have two full bottles worth of foundation potted to use.
The spatula is pointed and I think for these bottles a square shaped spatula would have been more efficient, but nevertheless the deed is done! So impressed! (And, considering the cost of each bottle, I saved about $70 worth of foundation that I love and is no longer being sold!)." — Krystal Get it from Amazon for $5.99 .
24. Plus a Flip It! bottle emptying kit , which will convert any pesky pump bottle that's impossible to get the last few drops out of into an easily squeezable container you can store upside down without leaks. Whether it's ketchup or lotion, you'll never waste another ~flipping~ drop of product again.
Just make sure it's a bottle that can actually be squeezed, since this won't work with totally solid bottles. Promising review: "Life-altering. I will never fight with a pump bottle again.
As soon as it gets difficult to pump anything out of any bottle, I will waste no time in 'flipping it.' I'm so glad someone created this. Upside-down bottles are such a small annoyance in life, but this simple solution really means a lot.
100% worth the price." — Amazon Customer Get a pack of two stands and six adapters from Amazon for $15.49 .
25. An incredibly helpful blind spot mirror that'll quite simply help you be a better, safer driver and *seriously* step up your parallel parking game. No more avoiding those tricky parking spots! It comes with an optional adjustable swivel base! Promising review: "I got this on a whim that it would improve my driving experience, and it has significantly.
I did not attach the swivel base as others had mentioned in these reviews, and my experience has been great. Lets you see your blind spot pretty well. Where it really shines is parking and backing up; it gives a ton more visibility.
" — Stork Get a two-pack from Amazon for $5.99 (available in four shapes). 26.
An instantly downloadable and printable "Life Binder" in case you'd like someone to map out how to organize your life like a grown-up for you. This is essentially your wish come true. This PDF has 67 pages (!!!) to make keeping together and planning so many of life's administrative things — like vehicle records, insurance, meals, personal documents, finances, chores, medical information, exercise, accounts, and so much more — actually feel less overwhelming.
Life's Lists is a Connecticut-based small business founded by a professional organizer that stocks tons of templates to help you get your whole dang life together. Promising review: "I haven't found a set as complete and beautifully designed nor as large as I need it. This is invaluable and will be used for years to come.
" — Renee J. Get the digital download from Life's Lists on Etsy for $23 . 27.
Adjustable bedsheet fasteners that'll actually keep your fitted sheet in place ONCE 👏 AND 👏 FOR 👏 ALL, no matter how much time you spend tossing, turning, or just chilling in bed. Who wants to bother with adjusting their bedding every time they're ready to get cozy? Promising review: "My husband turns a lot in his sleep and has always woken up with the fitted sheet halfway off his side of the bed. We bought these and we have NEVER once had to adjust the sheet in the morning! These are amazing! They're the kind of thing you'll never know how you lived without before.
" — LinseyB Get a set of four from Amazon for $8.99 (available in three colors). Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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