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Good Luck Ever Leaving Your Home Again After Stacking It With These 33 Cool Products

Good Luck Ever Leaving Your Home Again After Stacking It With These 33 Cool Products

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A dimmable flexible clip-on mushroom light so versatile that it'll become your Emotional Support Shroom — this gizmo clips to desks, cribs, bedside tables, and computer monitors to give an ambient, soft glow that's easy on the eyeballs when you're trying to focus. (Also, it's just so darn precious??)
A Frenchie-themed cheese board for some top notch char-woof-erie at your next party.
A shaker of Thin Mint seasoning you need to buy as a favor to all your taste buds immediately. Allow me to paint a picture for you: Thin Mint coffee, Thin Mint pudding, Thin Mint popcorn, Thin Mint anything your dessert gremlin heart desires.
A set of vinyl coasters to give your coffee table a delightfully retro nostalgic touch *and* protect it from the perils of condensation mid-party.
A unique and oh-so-decadent Otherland candle for anyone who adores classic, welcoming scent profiles with whimsical twists. These candles push the box on your regular florals and fruits by adding distinctive layers like California Fig, Chili Salt, and even Tennis Ball. 👀 🎾
A lightweight, expandable bamboo bathtub caddy to turn your boring bathroom into a veritable spa. Pinot? Poured. Candle? Lit. Netflix? Queued. Now, all you have to do is calmly explain to their loved ones that you live in a tub now.
An intricately detailed, gorgeously designed Persephone and Hades-themed blanket for all the Greek mythology lovers out there to enjoy all year long, no matter *which* realm our girl Perseph happens to be hanging in right now.
A unique tripod floor lamp that will draw the eye without stealing the show — the perfect solution to keep up a modern look without falling into that trap of "woof, everything suuuure does look boring in here."
Ninja's new *portable* Crispi Air Fryer system, perfect for people with high foodie standards and a chaotic schedule. This "all-in-one system" cooks your food in the same container you eat from, so you can pop your meal into the air fryer, cook it, and either pack it for later or eat it right out of the container.
A "holy grail" Coop Home Goods pillow designed for side, back, *and* stomach sleepers to get the best shut-eye of their lives. This medium-firm pillow has an entirely adjustable memory foam fill so you can mold it to the exact firmness, size, and shape you need. In other words: this is the One Pillow that will serve you well for a long, long time.
Oxo's new compact Brew Rapid Brewer, aka the answer to any money-conscious coffee lover's prayers — this version is not only cheaper and more portable than comparable models on the market, but WAY faster making cold brew without compromising on flavor. I'm talking five minutes as opposed to overnight, like other pitchers take — and it doesn't need to be charged or plugged in. 🤯
A PopLite personal popcorn maker with a built-in serving bowl that will give you eight cups of movie theater-quality popcorn in two mere mortal minutes. Reviewers especially love that the popcorn doesn't burn, and the machine doesn't leave unpopped kernels like the usual microwave brands.
A set of square stemmed wineglasses inspired by the iconic Crate & Barrel version, except these are durable as heck (good for particularly rowdy wine-and-cheese nights). Reviewers especially love these chic, understated glasses because they work well for red and white wines.
A vintage-inspired crystal candle warmer to add some timeless, cozy glam in your living room or bedroom without worrying about an open flame.
A big ole roll up plush futon so versatile that Future You will be so grateful to have it — this can serve as chic decor, a place to lounge or read, a spare mattress for guests, and, of course, a nest for pets who see any comfy thing come into the home and immediately think, "MINE."
A dainty patterned stoneware mug to add a rustic, cozy ambience to your morning cuppa even when you are staring down a to-do list taller than you are on the other side of it.
And a portable mug warmer with three different temperature settings so you can take your sweet, sweeeeet time enjoying your morning cuppa without worrying about having to reheat it in the microwave or chugging lukewarm coffee. Bonus: it also operates as a candle warmer!
An understatedly unique wavy corner bookshelf to give your storage some personality, gosh darn it. This is a fun, subtle way to add a whimsical touch to a living room or bedroom without disrupting the aesthetic.
A cleverly designed rechargeable electric candle lighter with a flexible neck so you can light all your coziest, deepest candles without worrying about the "YIKES" of being near an open flame. This is also windproof and super portable for anyone looking for options to light candles or fires outside, too!
A shockingly affordable, high quality recliner massage chair that will make you feel like you're sitting in one of those faaaancy pants movie theaters from the comfort of your own home. Dare you not to buy a *fleet* of these once everyone in the fam starts fighting for their Comfy Chair Time.
An oh-so-precious set of small heart-shaped bowls you can use for soup, ice cream, dips, fruit, appetizers, and all miscellaneous aesthetic snacky-snacks.
A magnetic rotating UFO-shaped Bluetooth speaker so you can have an ~otherworldly~ experience getting beamed up by your favorite bops.
A pack of deeeelicious "Cozy Hot Chocolate" cocktail and mocktail packets from Craftmix (you may be familiar with their iconic Espresso Martini packets and fruity cocktail fare), which are not only super easy to use, but are *also* conveniently vegan, low sugar, dairy-free, and gluten-free, so people with dietary restrictions can join in on the fun.
A heart hands statuette to display all your beloved friendship bracelets when you run out of real estate on your wrists.
A wavy, textured full-length mirror, because if your mirror is lucky enough to behold your cute self every day, it better be serving looks just as adorable!
A stuffed waffle maker to introduce yourself to the infinite glory of stuffing food into a pillowy warm carb — I'm talking jam, cheesy eggs, meats, NUTELLA (!!), pie filling, peanut butter, the whole nine yards. I'm truly shaking thinking about amassing this kind of breakfast power.
And a Lego-inspired brick waffle maker that's about to become the MVP of weekend breakfasts. Lego fans will love them for "building," waffle fans will love that they're small enough that they maximize crispy edges, and everyone will love that these are the perfect size to make whole breakfasts or eat as snacks!
A gorgeous statement checkered cutting board designed with deep grooves for juice, hidden handles on the bottom, and end grain to "heal" cuts from knives. A true overachiever considering it's worth the buy for decor purposes alone!!
A rotating shoe and accessory organizer for anyone who wants to appreciate their pieces even when they're *not* wearing them. This displays and organizes them so satisfyingly that you'll want to give it a little twirl every morning so you can be like, "Wow, I really do have excellent taste."
A "Cup Cozy Pillow" to keep everything steady on your bed when you are one silly little beverage away from accidentally turning your bed into a LaCroix swamp. This will not only keep all your "bed rot" accessories upright and on hand, but has expandable cup holes to fit mugs, water bottles, and snacks, with an insulating foam that keeps drinks hot or cold for longer periods.
Small Batch Cookies, tailor made for folks who live alone *or* for people who want to broaden their baking horizons, but don't want to deal with the mess of big batches (or the leftovers!). This book takes you through a bunch of delicious recipes for one to six people using minimal equipment, so you can have hassle-free treats and live your most delicious life.
A ginormous "marshmallow cloud fleece" blanket you should only pull out in front of guests if you're prepared for them to burrow inside and never, ever leave.
A heated toilet seat because it's disrespectful to your butt to shock it with the absolutely FREEZING temps of your porcelain throne at three in the morning. With this gadget's three heated settings you'll never have to endure that kind of nonsense again.

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