1. A handheld capybara that's sure to be your guiding light when it comes to taking it easy. After all, what animal is chiller than the capybara? This night-light can be turned on by tapping or squeezing it.
It has two brightness settings and turns off automatically after 20 minutes. The listing has other fun shapes, like a pizza, lucky cat, and unicorn. Get it from Amazon for $16.
99 (also available in 11 other shapes). 2. Talking Hearts — a deck of conversation cards for couples looking to deepen their connection or just pass the time on a long trip.
There are 200 questions, plus two wild cards to keep conversation flowing. Promising review: "This game is so fun! My husband and I pick one card and if the question is a little more difficult we put it on the fridge and give each other time to answer. Has added a little more genuine conversation into our weeknights raising two girls.
" — Derrek & Abby Get it from Amazon for $14.99 . 3.
A tabletop fly fan that keeps a steady breeze going to deter bugs. Think of it as a robotic swatting hand so you can keep your own hands free to grab some macaroni salad. If you're looking for something more whimsical, consider this donut-shaped option .
Promising review: "This product works well on outside tables to keep flies off of your food. We used it just last night, and it's lightweight and a great size. No assembling required; just add batteries.
" — SmileyReviews Get it from Amazon for $11.99 . 4.
A set of drill brushes so effective, you'll be shocked to discover how clean your home used to be. The set comes with a two-inch flat brush, a four-inch flat brush, and a round brush. The drill isn't included, but you can grab a basic Black and Decker one ( $39.
99 on Amazon) that'll do the trick. Promising review: "I thought my hard water stains would never come off my shower doors, but I bought this awesome brush set, and it's amazing! I’ve tried all the hacks — drier sheets, clean erasers, lemon, vinegar — nothing works like this brush! I used Zep shower cleaner with it! In the picture, the side on the right is the part of the door I cleaned, and I still have to clean the left side." — Traci D.
Get it from Amazon for $18.95 (available in six colors and stiffness levels). 5.
A special can opener that takes the entire top off to create a cup-like shape. Think of the next-level hosting you can do with this! Ice cream floats in Coke cans, cute cocktails, drinks with ice, etc. Promising review: "Did I need to order one of these, when I had extra Amazon points? Absolutely not! Did I order it anyways, especially after my wife thought it was cool? Absolutely! Does it make beer in a can taste like fresh draft beer? Absofreakinlutely!!!!" — Ryan Jenkins Get it from Amazon for $21.
99 . 6. The Pink Stuff , an all-purpose paste that you can use to clean basically anything.
Scrubbing will be a thing of the past. And the future? Sparkly-clean items as far as the eye can see. Promising review: "Oh my gosh — this stuff is a life changer! Used it to get my fiberglass shower totally clean.
Nothing else would get it done and this stuff brought my shower back to near new in one use. We’ve since cleaned a weird chalky film off our garage door, removed wall markings, and cleaned my storm door. We’ll never be without a jar (or three) of this stuff.
Worth every penny." — Nancy F. Get a pack of three from Amazon for $23 .
7. Soot sprite dryer balls that'll look sooo cute bouncing around in your dryer. Besides being adorable, they reduce drying time, prevent wrinkles, and soften clothes, all without coating your stuff in a waxy residue like dryer sheets do.
Dryer balls are eco-friendly *and* budget friendly because you can use them over and over. Friendsheep is a small business that sells dryer balls handmade by women in Kathmandu, Nepal. Promising review: "These are so incredibly cute! I love that they look like soot sprites! I used them today and noticed a significant decrease in drying time.
No static, and able to be scented with essential oils. A great alternative to polyester, single use dryer sheets." — Daria Get a pack of three from Amazon for $18 .
8. Cloud bath bombs almost too cute to use, but the silver lining is that it's filled with RAINBOWS! Promising review: "These bath bombs are so cute. There are four individually wrapped clouds inside a beautiful box.
The packaging is very, very pretty, I could imagine these being really fun for kids to get them excited about a bath, or as a great gift for someone who loves unicorns and rainbows! They make a nice stream of rainbow bubbles as soon as placed in the water and fizz for about five minutes or so. All four clouds smells wonderful and the bath made my skin feel very soft from the shea butter." — Rahil Memon Get four from Amazon for $19.
99 . 9. A spice shelf that makes good use of vertical space so you can actually see where the heck your cinnamon is.
Promising review: "Product is perfect for what I need it to do. Fits just right, is more than sturdy enough, and has made my absolutely nightmarish spice cabinet look awesome. No more duplicate spices going bad in the back of the cabinet! It’s not at all difficult to assemble.
Watch the assembly videos (they’re short) before you start opening the parts bags. Otherwise it’s easy to get intimidated by all of the extra pieces." — Congaree Get two from Amazon for $27.
98 . 10. A pack of Bottle Bright tablets ready to do all the hard work cleaning your gross bottles.
No scrubbing needed! Just fill your dirty mug with water, add a tablet, let fizz for half an hour, and then rinse! Promising review: " I seriously can't believe how well these little tablets work. I had the most disgusting HydroFlask coffee mug — I tried everything. Bottle brush, different kinds of soap, vinegar, EVERYTHING, and there was still a seemingly impenetrable layer of black sludge inside.
It grossed me out so much that I bought ANOTHER HydroFlask to replace it. Now eventually they both got black inside, so I tried these little magic tablets. I let a tablet sit in each of my mugs for an hour or two, and the black sludge rinsed out COMPLETELY, without even scrubbing.
They look brand new. What a magical product. No weird smell or taste afterward, either.
I liked it so much I used it on another HydroFlask I use primarily to hold my Bloody Mary mix in the fridge. I couldn't put anything else in it because it would always taste like spicy tomato juice. Bottle Bright to the rescue! No residual smell or taste anymore.
AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING." — Amazon Customer Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $7.99 .
Check out our closer look at these Bottle Bright tablets for more incredible before and afters. 11. A pack of 14 medicated, waterproof wart-removing bandages that will make your wart erupt from the depths of your skin like a gross butterfly.
Promising review: "This worked for me. Here's what happened. First bandage: Everything turned white.
Second bandage: The top layer of the wart started disappearing and I could see the blood vessels that were inside it clearly. Third bandage: It started burning while wearing it. One day was REALLY painful, but now I think I just put the bandage on too tight.
There was definitely burning though. Uncomfortable, not unbearable. Fourth bandage: The skin around the wart started to crack.
Fifth bandage: The skin continued to crack and I could see the wart separating. Sixth bandage: Skin separating deeper. Wart was really soft but it wouldn't budge.
Seventh bandage: The wart stuck to the medicine, so when I pulled off the bandage, the wart went with it. I'm left with some raw skin that's a bit sensitive but it feels fine. It looks like the entire wart came off, roots and all.
Side note: It smells horribly. Make sure you put the bandage on tight enough to try and conceal the smell, but not so tight it hurts. Overall, not a horrible process.
Make sure you follow the instructions and keep it on for 48 hours at a time. Two of mine were only on for 24 hours and I think that prolonged the process." — Chelsea Gipson Get a pack of 14 from Amazon for $7.
29 . 12. A bottle of liquid plant food , which is pretty much a multivitamin for your houseplant.
If your green little buddy isn't growing as much as you'd like, consider a couple of drops of this elixir! This works for all indoor and outdoors plants to encourage new growth. Just add seven drops to your watering can before watering. Promising review: "I bought this for a money tree plant that my cat ate all the leaves and completely destroyed.
The first pic was a week or so after using the fertilizer as recommended, on April 7, and the second is May 4. Of course I keep away from my cat at this point. Highly recommended fertilizer!" — Beth Get it from Amazon for $9.
19 . 13. A tote organizer that has two vital functions: 1.
brings order to your chaotic bag that weirdly has no pockets and 2. lets you transport all your stuff with one fluid motion. Measure your bag to make sure it's a good fit! Promising review: "This thing is great! I have a large bag I use as a carry-on when I fly by plane.
Unfortunately it has very few pockets and is just like a bottomless pit. This fit in perfectly. I was able to organize all my items quite well.
They were easy to retrieve in flight and in the airport. I didn't use the zipper compartment at all, but did put that piece in to use it as a divider. It is well-made and sturdy.
Be sure to measure your inner bag space first!" — Susan Get it from Amazon for $9.97+ (available in seven sizes and 18 colors). 14.
A giant pack of stackable resin rings so you always have at least five different rings for every outfit. Promising review: "I got these for a gift for someone, and they are just adorable! The colors are bright, and the quality is good. They came packaged in a pretty pink box too.
I would recommend, and would buy again for a gift." — Sarahf Get a pack of 25 from Amazon for $13.99 (available in four different sets).
15. A silicone freezing tray that lets you section your leftover food into perfect frozen portions so you don't have to unfrost your entire vat of black beans every time you want a single serving. 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. It's great for little sides of beans, sauces, soups, and more. 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." — Texas Sunshine Get it from Amazon for $19.
95 . 16. A wildly popular hair serum packed with vitamin E, aloe vera, and argan oil to ensure your mane stays silky soft, and frizz-free, no matter how humid it gets (Florida bbs, this one is for you).
Promising review: "I found this product through a BuzzFeed article for those with frizzy hair and THIS PRODUCT DID NOT DISAPPOINT, PEOPLE! I put this serum through the ringer; I got this to stand up to Bay Area fog AND the nasty, humid heat wave we got a couple of weeks ago. No frizz, no extra curls. Nothing! On top of that, it made my hair super glossy.
I'm very impressed. Heads-up though, a little goes a long way. One pump is enough to cover my hair and I have medium-length hair.
Also, it can make your hair look oily if you use too much. I do have oily hair so working on my ends first then working to my roots works for me." — Jazmine Carbajal Get it from Amazon for $9.
99 . To learn more, check out our full write-up of this serum . 17.
A eucalyptus and lavender shower/bath pouch to create a comforting spa experience right at home. Name a more dynamic scent duo, I'll wait. Eucalyptus Blooms is a North Carolina–based, woman-owned business that specializes in eucalyptus bunches designed to freshen up your home.
Promising review: "These smell AMAZING, and they're such a perfect size for the shower. I used to have big bundles of eucalyptus, but they always took up so much space. These are perfectly sized, and the blend of eucalyptus and lavender is HEAVENLY.
" — Maggie Get a set of three from Eucalyptus Blooms on Etsy for $11.99+ (originally $15.99+; also available as a set of five; this shop also offers free shipping!).
18. A paw-shaped chair cushion , because who doesn't want to be lovingly cradled in a kitten's paw? Promising review: "I freaking LOVE this paw cushion! This paw cushion absolutely saves my butt. It's not super thick or as filled as you might hope.
But I read reviews and was prepared for that. A little extra padding would be great but even without it this cushion is soft and comfy! It's still worth every dime. It's perfect if you have one of those hanging indoor/outdoor rope chairs, too! This cushion is soft and cute and comfortable.
Buy yourself this thing. You deserve it." — mandarabbit Get it from Amazon for $23.
99+ (available in two sizes and six colors). 19. A Capri Blue Volcano candle that's commonly burned in Anthropologie stores.
Now your home can smell just as nice. Promising review: "Best-smelling candle in the entire world. Expensive but worth it.
It smells up entire bottom floor of our house, which is 1500 sq. ft." — Elizabeth Get it from Amazon for $22 .
20. A six-pack of lip balms with lil' flowers inside that they'll never use, lest they risk disrupting the flower. Promising review: "These lipsticks are so cute and so magical.
The color that mine settles on my lips is subtle and not very dramatic. It almost gives me the feeling of wearing lip balm, which is my go-to for all things lips, so this was perfect!" — Daisy L. Alvarez Get them from Amazon for $9.
99 . 21. An Iron Flask insulated thermos mug that works just as well as competitors to keep liquids hot or cold, but at a fraction of the price.
Promising review: "When searching for a water bottle, I initially was tempted to get a Hydro Flask, but found this Iron Flask was cheaper. What sold the Iron Flask for me was that while it does keep water immensely cold over long periods of time, like the Hydro Flask, the Iron Flask comes with two additional lids and an extra straw. I like to use the water bottle wherever I go, and when filled with light ice, it has kept the water ice cold for up to six-plus hours.
I have run my bottle into things by accident, and it has held up well. I've also knocked it over and left it on its side while driving, and there has been no leakage. Overall, if you're looking for an alternative to the Hydro Flask without breaking the bank, the Iron Flask is more affordable and better from what I've experienced.
" — Marissa Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in five sizes and seven colors). 22.
A darling strawberry vase you can fill with flowers, pens, kitchen tools — or, if you wanna go for realism, a leafy houseplant. Promising review: "Smaller than expected but I love it for making cute, bright, happy arrangements. Looks great with daisies of all sorts.
" — dayna haley Get it from Amazon for $26.95 . 23.
A scented candle that smells like a freshly picked bouquet. With a burn time of around 45 hours, it's likely to outlast those flowers too. Loam is a Black woman-owned small-batch candle company that takes inspiration from founder and urban farmer Jessica White’s time spent in gardens around Los Angeles.
Get it from Loam for $33 . 24. A pair of fan light pull cords so you can finally know which turns on the fan and which turns on the light.
What an ~illuminating~ product! Get them from Amazon for $5.88 (available in five finishes and two lengths). 25.
A set of thick velvet slip covers to instantly transform your drab couch into something new and fabulous. Goodbye, stain-covered gray couch and HELLO new couch of my HGTV dreams. This set even comes with nonslip straps to ensure your new seats stay in place.
See more colors here . Promising review: "I have never been so excited about a slipcover. Total transformation of our couch and loveseat.
I was worried about it not working on our leather couch, but it stays on really well due to the straps and the separate cushion covers. LOVE." — Brian/Liz Get it from Amazon for $32.
49+ (available in five sizes and 14 colors). 26. A can of whipped crea — I mean, sunscreen that just looks like dessert, so don't eat it, OK? This tasty looking skincare will make you feel like a cherry pie instead of looking like one (baked and bright red).
It's SPF 30 and water-resistant for up to 80 minutes. It also smells AMAZING. Get it from Vacation for $22 .
27. A magnetic meal planning pad with a detachable shopping list for when you want to really commit to cooking at home. Promising review: "Such a lifesaver.
I find this meal planner super helpful. I love the side-by-side for the menu and shopping list. Soo much easier for me.
Plus, they come in cute color combos and the back has a magnet to put it right on the refrigerator." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $9.95 (available in five styles).
28. Iridescent pimple patches in fun shapes because zapping zits might as well feel like an art project. I wish all problems could be solved with a sticker.
Promising review: "I’ve used a lot of different hydrocolloid acne patches with varying results, but so far these are the only ones that seem to actually resolve the zit in a day or two. Others have irritated my skin, or are difficult to remove and pull at my skin; these don’t do any of that. They stick quite well, but come off without a problem when I’m ready.
They are cute too, and I like that I can’t see the gunk it pulls from the outside of the sticker." — ML Get a pack of 72 from Amazon for $16.49 .
29. A pack of disposable shower hair catchers for people who often forget to clean the drain after a shower and too squeamish to maintain a device like the TubShroom . You can just close your eyes and throw these away when they're too hair-infested.
Promising review: "For anyone with long hair, drainage clogging in the shower is a pain. So THANKS to whomever thought of such a simple but clever solution. They stick perfectly and the glue lasts like three weeks.
It literally does not let a hair pass and it's just so easy to place and remove. I wish I knew about this product before! A must-buy." — MER Get a 25-pack from Amazon for $11.
99 (also available in a 50-pack and 100-pack). 30. Some reusable water balloons if you're sick of every balloon fight ending with little pieces of plastic littering your lawn.
Promising review: "The adults in this house love water balloons but not the mess...
plus with toddlers around, it didn’t quite make sense to have water balloons but we saw a random video on TikTok and HAD to find reusable water balloons to try out. These were the first ones we bought to try out, and WHOA we were blown away! Super easy to for the 2- and 3-year-old to use, which means more fun for all of us!! Do not think twice or continue with regular water balloons, you’ll waste precious time cleaning up and filling that could be used to make memories. " — Taurus Get a four-pack from Amazon for $9.
99 (also available in packs of six, 12, and 16). 31. A cherry toilet brush for those who are committed to all things kitsch, even in the bathroom.
Promising review: "This toilet brush makes me want to clean my toilet . It is so cute, exactly what I wanted, and works perfectly! ! Fits nicely into my bathroom decor. It was delivered in perfect condition and I've used it three times now.
If you're thinking about buying this...
do it!" — Michelle Maroon Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in two colors). 32.
Fancy, eco-friendly toilet paper made from sustainable bamboo that both your butt and the environment will love. This Black-owned business offers one-time purchases or subscriptions so you never run out of toilet paper. Get 12 rolls from Reel for $23.
99 (also available in packs of 24 and 48). 33. A suction tool to help relieve the itchy agony of bug bites by sucking out insect venom, saliva, and other irritants under your skin.
Make sure you read all the directions before using so you don't accidentally give yourself a hickey. I've used this and it really works! Promising review: "I am a magnet for bites of all kinds and carry topical and medicines with me at all times — so I figured this would be a good product to see if it really works. I woke up with a bug bite on my arm so I used this little tool (three times per the instructions) — immediately after using, it stopped itching! And less than 24 hours later the bump/bite gone! There is a very faint red mark from using the thing, but a small price to pay IMO.
Bottom line: it’s awesome. I’m carrying it with me everywhere!" — Rebecca Get it from Amazon for $9.95 (available in three colors).
34. A bottle of blessedly effective carpet cleaner capable of turning your brown carpet into whatever color it was when you bought it. Promising review: "This is a wonderful product.
I have an older dog who can't always wait until I get home from work so accidents occasionally happen. I have a Hoover Rug Scrubber and this product is very easy to use with my machine. Carpet Miracle works amazingly well on stains and odors, even those that have set for a while.
I did the carpet in the 'room of shame' twice just to be sure, although for normal soil and odors once should be more than enough. It leaves behind a wonderful clean, fresh scent, and the carpet feels and looks wonderful. I plan on continuing to use this product to keep my carpets clean and my home smelling fresh.
" — Vicky Faurot Get it from Amazon for $18.99 . 35.
A pair of LED stained glass bulbs to bathe your home in a kaleidoscope of colors. Promising review: "I love these bulbs. They make any room all warm and cozy.
Also a fantastic night-light for the little ones. :) Get you some!" — Amazon Customer Get them from Amazon for $19.99 .
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