1. A timeless cast-iron pan that will honestly outlive you. Cook anything from meat to veggies to delicious bread and rolls in this pan that doubles as a lifelong friend.
This is the cast iron I have, and it just lives on my stovetop because I use it literally every day. Cleanup is simple: I hand wash (I usually opt for no soap, but you can decide) and rub with vegetable oil to keep it nice and seasoned. Promising review: "I bought this for my then-girlfriend about eight years ago to make omelets because she had only a lousy steel skillet with straight sides and a 'nonstick' pan with ruined Teflon.
Now we're married with two kids, I do most of the cooking, and I use this pan more than any other. It works. It holds and distributes the heat properly, has a natural carbon nonstick surface, and it is impossible to damage it.
The sloping sides are not a gimmick, they really do make it much easier to get anything out of the pan ( egg specially omelets)." — FCCDAD Price: $19.90 2.
A pop-up leaf collector to scoop up now in preparation for the upcoming fall. Yes, it will get cold again, but at least you'll be prepared with more than an old rake and a prayer. Plus, it folds up into the included carrying case for easy storage in the off-season.
Promising review: "I was able to pick up my leaves in record time using this leaf collector. I wish I had known about it years ago. It would have saved me so much money hiring people to do my leaves.
I have told everyone I know about this product. They were all amazed when they saw the video I did showing how I raked the leaves on the leaf collector, folded up the ends like a taco, put it in the bag, and released it. SO EASY! Absolutely worth the money.
" — Ronnie Price: $26.95 3. An air purifier with a HEPA filter because who couldn't use a little peace of mind when it comes to air quality these days? From smoke to pet dander, this little guy will help get airborne impurities out of your apartment, lungs, and life.
Promising review: "I foster kittens for a rescue, and no matter how often I clean the boxes, two or three times daily, and general cleaning, I still have an odor in the room. I got this product out of desperation. It was a good size and weight for kitties bouncing around.
I am truly shocked and enormously happy with how it works! My husband was at wits' end with his sensitive nose. He goes in there now and is astonished; no smell. We are getting another for the kitchen! The room is 10×10, and I use it on the two setting.
I also enjoy the night-light. Very helpful without disturbing sick, sleepy babies recovering from illness." — victoria Mohagen Price: $69.
91+ (available in two colors) 4. A silicone baking mat to avoid breaking out the elbow grease when cleaning your sheet pans. I highly recommend Silpat brand mats, as they're sturdy, easy to clean, and super nonstick.
Just use the mat whenever you would normally reach for parchment paper. It's heat-safe up to 500 degrees. To wash, just rinse with hot, soapy water.
I truly adore my Silpat mats! Promising review: "This is my second mat. I am still using my first one, which is at least 15- years-old. This one is more expensive but worth the money.
It is a better construction than cheaper baking mats. I wanted a second for when I bake cookies or want to use it for dinner with more than one item. I use it to roast potatoes and roast chicken, veggies, etc.
The potatoes get a nice golden brown and never stick. When I bake cookies, the bottom of the cookies have an even color on all cookies." — Laura R Price: $17 5.
A set of Swedish dishcloths so you can begin to phase out paper towels in favor of a more sustainable alternative. These are super absorbent, work on tons of surfaces, and are easily washable and reusable. Promising review: "I absolutely love these.
For quite a while, I have been frustrated with kitchen/dish towels. I find most to be not nearly absorbent enough, too large and awkward, and need frequent disinfecting to avoid smelling funky. These towel sponges are exactly what I needed in a dishcloth.
They are absorbent, just the right size, antimicrobial, and easy to clean! Add in that they are sourced from a small family business, and I'm thrilled." — NATHANIEL RIDER Price: $17.25+ for a 10-pack (available in 13 color packs) 6.
An enameled Dutch oven for baking up some tasty crusty bread or slow-cooking the old-fashioned way. Spending an idle Sunday braising a delicious dinner is absolute heaven, and a Dutch oven is the key. Promising review: "I bought this pan in April of 2008 and it occurred to me that I've never written a review on this pan.
This is, by far, the cooking dish that I reach for most frequently. Even after all these years of regularly cooking with it, I do not notice any degradation in its cooking performance. I love the high sides as it helps contain the splatter (especially when combined with a screen splatter guard on top).
The heat retention is fantastic. It's very durable. I have a glass stovetop, and some other pans I have do not sit flat and will rock — some worse than others.
This Dutch oven is absolutely flat and does not rock at all. Obviously, it is very heavy since it's cast iron, but that comes with the territory." — Don M Price: $79.
90 (available in 20 colors) 7. A collapsible laundry basket so you're not burdened by a huge, unmoving basket even when it's not full. A true albatross! Promising review: "This is a well-made basket that has plenty of room for a large load, plus it expands and collapses well.
I wish I would have gotten it sooner! It’s a great space saver!" — pfc689 Price: $28.70 (available in 13 colors) 8. A game-changing power scrubber because it's *so* much easier and more efficient than the old grimy toothbrush you usually use to scrub a minimum of one million times per inch of grout, just to make some headway.
Voilà — "new" grout! BuzzFeed shopping editor Natalie Brown put this baby to the test, and here's what she had to say: "This thing works small miracles: I cleaned about half of my bathroom's grout to its original sparkling-clean cream color in 40 minutes, and it took honestly no effort at all. I literally sat on the floor, dipped the bristles in a Castile soap dilution (2–3 drops of soap + 1/2 cup of water; but you could use almost any cleaner of your choice), then lazily ran the scrubber back and forth over a 6-inch section of grimy, dark-gray grout — and it only took about 30 seconds for that grout to go from dingy to bright. I started by using the specialty grout brush, but then I decided to try it with the default brush, and that seemed to work just as well, IMHO! " Check out her full power scrubber review .
Price: $23.99 You can also get a special grout-cleaning brush head that can be swapped in for the regular one for $7.49 .
9. A Ninja air fryer for anyone who's looking for a versatile piece of cookware that's easy to use and super convenient. I'm guessing that's 99% of you? Promising reviews: " This is my first air fryer, and I have been using it almost every day for seven months now.
By far the most used small kitchen appliance in my household! It’s the best reheating tool and makes fried food nice and crispy in less than 20 minutes. Store-bought apple pies turn into great pies, and frozen chicken nuggets or french fries get much tastier than if heated in the conventional oven. I use this not only for reheating but also to bake or roast many kinds of small uncooked foods.
It makes the best drumsticks. It is easy to use and easy to clean. Flipping over is not necessary; just shake the basket once or twice while it’s cooking.
I always use the crisper that came with this fryer. With it, excessive oil drops down to the bottom, so the food never turns too greasy." — Rain Traveler "Love this.
I bought it as a gift for someone because l have had one for three years, and it’s still great. Before this, l ran through cheaper brands that started peeling after six months. The people l gifted it to love it.
Worth every penny." — Regular Customer Price: $89 (available in three sizes and styles) 10. A bathtub tray so your bev, bubbles, candle, and other tub accessories are never out of reach.
Promising review: "Using this is the best way to self-care now. I can watch my shows using my phone, the soap bar is there, and I can put my wine or drink up there. It's literally the best thing ever, and I highly recommend it.
" — Tameira Ballinger Price : $42.95 (available in three colors) 11. A pair of classic Crocs because these babies would NOT still be popular after all these years if they weren't as comfortable as can be.
Their molded footbed feels great on the arches, and they're lightweight, which means you'll barely notice you're even wearing them. Promising review: "I work in vet-med and am on my feet all day. All the other shoes I'd tried hurt my feet so badly.
A lot of coworkers have Crocs, and all loved them, so I bit the bullet. They are the most comfortable things ever. After days of wearing them all day, my feet did not hurt at all.
I sized up on a pair so I can wear thicker socks. If you are getting the lined versions, size up one size as well. Will never wear anything else for work.
" — C. Brackett Price: $33.66+ (available in men's sizes 2–17, women's sizes 4–19, and dozens of colors) 12.
A squeegee so you can use a more "clean as you go" method when it comes to keeping tile and grout looking ship-shape. Promising review: "This is so much better than the chemicals used to spray the shower doors to keep the water spots away. There is no chemical smell and no annoying application process.
Just takes a minute after you shower to keep the doors looking great." — Krystel Price: $11.59+ (available in three sizes and four colors) 13.
An Oxo salad and herb spinner to help you quickly wash and dry greens, sure — but the true purpose of this spinner is watching your food go for a little carousel ride. Wheeee! The spinner is dishwasher-safe. Promising review: "After having a couple of other small spinners that didn’t last, I went ahead and ordered the Oxo.
I already had the large Oxo spinner, which is great, but I love this one even more. It is big enough to spin a quick dinner salad for two to three people. It is sturdy and easy to use.
Over the last year or more, I have used this at least four to five times a week, and it is still like new. One of my favorite kitchen tools!" — Cat Price: $24.99 14.
A microwave-safe, 18-piece set of Pyrex glass storage containers and lids so you always have a perfectly sized reusable container to store your tasty, tasty leftovers (and reheat them whenever you're ready). Promising reviews: "Pyrex has been my favorite glassware product since childhood. It's strong, sturdy, durable, heavy, microwavable, oven-safe, and leakproof.
It keeps my food freshly stored. I love that it's easy to clean and dishwasher safe. I received my package in excellent condition and packaging.
I am very happy with my product." — Blue Lotus Aromatherapy " I have had this same product for many years, so after using them during a visit, my daughter requested a set for Christmas. I cannot say enough positives about this product.
I store, freeze, and reheat them daily. They are easy to stack in my cabinets and very easy to clean. Misplaced lids are very easy to replace, and the glass is extremely durable.
My daughter has remarked about how much she loves them numerous times." — T. Clarke Price: $38 (available in seven other sets) 15.
A grout pen so you can make your grout appear brand-new. *Wipes a single tear* — I'm so proud of you for actually deciding to take care of this. Promising review: "I used this product five years ago on the bathroom floor of a house we bought.
It had beautiful beige tile and hideous orange grout. After cleaning the grout with a paste of Oxiclean, I applied the pen. It is covered completely, and I have beige grout.
It has lasted without reapplying for five years . The floor is washed every week. We recently bought a vacation condo with beige tile and orange grout in the shower.
I used the white pen, and the shower looks brand new. Now I ordered more for the floor." — Pamela Brucker Price: $8.
99+ (available in two tip widths) 16. Or a tube of mold- and mildew-removing grout gel for extra tough buildup that needs to be taken care of ASAP. Promising review: "I don’t often write reviews, but I just had to for this amazing product! Sure, it’s a little pricey, but not terrible.
But IT WORKS! And as embarrassing as it is to show my before and after photos, here they are! No scrubbing at all! I have a number of autoimmune disorders, and after I’ve taken care of my family and run all over for their sporting events, I rarely have the energy to deep clean...
especially a shower only my husband and I use. Hence the buildup. I’ve tried numerous products with no success; then, I came upon this gem.
It’s got a bit of a smell to it, but it’s not too bad. This one is a winner!" — Grandma Price: $26.99 for two tubes 17.
A bamboo Squatty Potty because — *THIS JUST IN* — it really does help you poop better! Not to get too into your business, but if even 1% of you wants to try one, just get it. And this one is pretty, to boot, so there are no excuses. Promising review: "I owned one of the plastic ones before, and this was a total upgrade! I LOVE the look.
It's a little hard to fold, but maybe I just need to work out more. Anyway, my fiancé was very skeptical, but he says it’s AMAZING and now takes less time hogging the restroom." — Evelyn Flores Price: $39.
99 (available in two styles) 18. A pair of exfoliating mitts that is the pièce de résistance of ~everything~ showers, removing dead cells and giving your skin a clean, smooth finish. Ahhhh, that's gonna feel good.
Promising review: "I use a loofah every day, so I just bought this to use once a week, not thinking it would do much of anything. Man, was I wrong!!! I read reviews, viewed pictures, and watched the videos. I assumed they all used tanning products or spray tans because the skin in the tub was brown/black.
OMG, mine was, too!!! I haven't tanned in 15 or so years. It was gross. On the bright side, my skin really does feel great.
Just get it, seriously." — Kim McMahon Price: $13.99 for a pair (also available individually) 19.
A cruelty-free lengthening mascara to get sky-high lashes at a wildly reasonable price. That's right, this holy grail is under $5 — a small price to pay for gorg lashes all day long. Promising review: "Love this mascara! I’ve used the 'best of the best' designer, super hyped, ultra-popular mascaras available, and NOTHING compares to this stuff ! I don’t even bother using a lash curler anymore! I buy two at a time, so I always have a spare (yes, it’s that good!!).
I highly recommend this particular mascara...
it goes on effortlessly, it lasts pretty much all day, and the price — I feel like I’m almost stealing it! I’d give it 10 stars if I could!!! " — Chulaboola & MCD Price: $4.99 20. A set of All-Clad nonstick pans so you don't have to wrestle with burnt-on eggs for hours after breakfast.
Let those puppies slip out, give the pan a rinse, and you're good to go. The pans are dishwasher-safe, but hand washing is recommended. Promising review: "These are the best nonstick pans I've ever used.
Heavy pans with high sides so you can flip veggies while sautéing. Easy to clean. For years, I've been buying throw-away nonstick skillets and replacing them yearly.
Won't have to do that anymore." — calicoterri Price: $99.99 for a set of two 21.
A scratch-free scraping tool you'll be reaching for more than you'd expect once you look around and see all the labels, kitchen messes, and general goop that you've been ignoring without the perfect tool for the job. Promising review: "The perfect handy tool for getting into tight places. It's firm enough for a number of uses, but it doesn't scratch or mar surfaces.
I should have gotten the five-pack; I have so many uses for these things. I think the best use yet was cleaning the sliding door track. I finally could get into the corners to get the grunge out.
A great invention." — Miss Picky Price: $11.99 22.
A set of peel-and-stick floor tiles that are blessedly renter-friendly if you're less than satisfied with the look of your bathroom floor but can't quite get out the crowbar. Promising review: "These are so easy to install! We sold our house and moved into a mobile home on our land while we built a house. We wanted to do a little updating, but we don't want to spend a lot.
We decided to use self-adhesive flooring, and I fell in love with these! The pattern and color were perfect for my bathroom theme! Installation was easy and quick. They stick great, and it's been a few weeks, and we've had no issues. I love the texture, and they're so easy to clean! Definitely recommend!" — Heather Wine Price: $13.
41+ for a set of 10 tiles (available in two colors) 23. A pancake batter mixer and dispenser whose blender ball allows you to simply add the wet and dry ingredients to the bottle, shake it up, and get pouring. And with the bottle's narrow tip, you can let your creative genius shine at the flattop — Mickey Mouse pancakes coming right up! Promising review: " This is the best breakfast invention after the waffle maker.
LOVE IT! As someone who makes pancakes or waffles three to four times a week (my kids are pretty spoiled, but breakfast is key to getting through the first part of the school day) , this is the easiest and fastest way to get that done. I just add everything to the bottle, shake, and pour into the waffle maker or griddle. When I am done, just add some water, shake again, empty, and then place everything in the dishwasher.
" — Amazon Customer Price: $22.39 24. An odor-eliminating spray that's safe to use on carpets, wood floors, and furniture, as well as in kennels and around litter boxes.
If pet smells have you side-eyeing Fido, let's fix that. Rocco & Roxie is a family-owned small business named after the Magleby family's pets Rocco, a Labradoodle, and Roxie, a former shelter tabby cat. They make a variety of pet supplies, including cleaners, treats, grooming tools, accessories, and toys.
Promising review: "I have six elderly cats, and a few of them oftentimes leave smelly pee puddles to register their disdain at whatever cats get 'peed off' about. It's not a litter box problem, and although I've caught one or two of them doing it, I can't blame them all. This product works great on fresh messes as well as dried ones.
After blotting up fresh pee pods, I saturate the area with Rocco & Roxie's odor remover and let it dry. For dried stinky stuff, I just saturate the area and let it dry. It has a pleasant odor and completely eliminates the ammonia odor.
Believe me, I've tried all kinds of products, and this one works the best. I buy gallons now just to have them on hand. It's better than smelling that awful pee! " — mona mia Price: $19.
31 Check out our in-depth review of Rocco & Roxie Professional Strength Stain & Odor Eliminator . 25. A pair of Chaco Z/1 sandals I don't think I could live without.
These bad boys have fully adjustable straps, arch support out the wazoo, and wear beautifully, even in sand and dirt. I've had mine for years, wear them all summer long, and they look basically as good as new. 1,000/10.
Promising review: "I’m really happy with these sandals! They’re my first Chaco pair and certainly won’t be my last 'cause I’m HOOKED. I tried to do my research on a good, sturdy, and comfortable sandal before my trip and landed upon these. The arch support is nice — it reminds me of my Hoka running shoes.
I walked all around Maui on top of volcanoes, through rainforests, and even swam with them in large bodies of water where lots of rocks surrounded the area. No soreness whatsoever, and I'm still wearing them, even after the trip. Unsure if this is true, but I was told you gotta break them in a little, so I wore them with socks for the first 1–2 days.
No pain!" — Sonia Trejo Price: $45.15+ (available in sizes 5–12, including wide sizes, and 14 colors) 26. A tiered silverware sorter that will keep your flatware in place and won't take up your entire drawer.
That's precious real estate! Promising review: "I bought two of these because I have a disgusting amount of toddler/baby silverware along with regular silverware. Since I put these in, WOW, does my drawer look organized and empty. I get compliments all the time.
" — Melanie slinger Price: $11.38 27. A set of soda can covers so you can save and savor every last sip of your favorite bevy.
How haven't these been around forever? Promising review: "Very solid product. It does exactly what it claims to do. It snaps onto any can easily, then opens and closes shut again for storage in my fridge.
As you can see in my pictures , it’s leakproof when closed . I think it will be a great addition to my kitchen." — w_starling Price: $11.
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