32 Things To Get If You Want To Buckle Down And Get Your Life In Order

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A sleek handheld steamer for turning wrinkly balls of fabric back into the pristine garments they were before you left them in the bottom of your closet. It heats up in just 20 seconds (!!!), so you can freshen up outfits right before you step out the door. And you really can't beat the price for how effective it is.
A productivity cube so you can start time-blocking your day. It's a lot easier to focus on laundry or spreadsheets when you know a phone break is only 20 minutes away. And you can also use it to ensure your phone break is only 20 minutes long. ;)
A weekly pill organizer designed with detachable compartments and push-through silicone lids so you can easily organize your pills at the beginning of the week without accidentally knocking the whole operation over and having to start from the beginning.
A Ziploc bag organizer that pulls out so you can get a proper gander at your wonderful selection of shredded cheese. You can also install this in your freezer if you like to store your leftovers in bags.
A habit tracker to encourage desired behaviors — anything from drinking more water to remembering to stretch. It breaks down into daily and weekly tasks, so you can fully appreciate your mini accomplishments.
A two-section Joseph Joseph hamper so you can separate your light and dark laundry *now* instead of struggling to do it at the laundromat. The included bags make it easy to go right from hamper to machine. Plus, the lid contains smells and hides your unmentionables.
A CovoBox made from reclaimed books and sustainable wood that's hollow on the inside, so you can hide your router, cable box, or other unsightly wires. Now you can look neat *and* well-read.
A Howard Products Feed-N-Wax wood polish and conditioner to give your furniture an impossibly lustrous shine previously never seen in your home. The carnauba wax and beeswax enhance and protect your wood from drying out, so you can keep your great-grandmother's rocking chair in tip-top shape with just a few swipes.
A document holder for your registration, insurance papers, and AAA card. If you really want to eliminate glovebox clutter, you can slip your emergency napkins into the roomy sleeve.
Heavy-duty cord wraps so you finally take care of the hoses and extension cords that keep tripping you on your way to the car. All you need is some wall space and a hook to make it happen.
An adjustable rod that hangs onto the one in your closet so you can double your storage space in a flash. There's no mounting hardware — just unbox and hang. It's time to finally get rid of the shirt pile in your bedroom corner!
A pack of Arm & Hammer dog wipes so you can keep pets fresh between baths. Use 'em for freshening up coats, muzzles, paws, and butts. The glycerin, aloe, and oat extract moisturize, and the mango scent is sure to be a hit — at least, it's way better than wet dog smell stinking up the house.
A pack of Miracle-Gro water storing crystals that'll prevent both under- *and* over-watering, which I believe are the top two killers of plants. When you water your houseplants, the crystals retain the moisture and release it as the soil dries.
An organizer happy to store all your increasingly complicated passwords. At least 12 characters, including a symbol, number, capital letter, ancient rune, and the fleeting details of a half-remembered dream? COME ON!
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's also oven-safe up to 415 degrees so you can bake little slices of brownies or bread.
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. Souper Cubes is a small business that also sells cookie trays and stoneware. Promising review: "So happy that I found these. I'm the only one in my household who enjoys soup year-round. Have you ever tried to make homemade soup for one? I say it's impossible! But no longer. I can brew up the stock pot with bone broth or my favorite home soup. Fill up my Souper Cubes, freeze, pop out, store my goodies in a freezer bag, and I'm ready for the next batch!" —Debbie R. TexasCheck out my colleague's Souper Cubes review.Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
A magnetic meal planning pad with a detachable shopping list for when you want to really commit to cooking at home. Will having everything organized help you finally use the entire bag of lettuce? Only time will tell.
A sturdy car organizer that'll make you feel a little better about all the random junk rolling around your car. Once everything is neatly organized, it will feel like it belongs there. Noooo, that's not a bottle of laundry detergent I forgot to bring inside — it's there for emergencies on road trips. 🙂‍↕️
A cutie pie planner to help you be a busy bee, or more likely a take-it-slow sloth. There's room for appointments, errands, and people to contact...all in due time.
A Nooni tinted appleberry lip oil if you normally forgo lip care because you're sick of ones that leave your pout feeling sticky, dry, or messy. The apple seed and raspberry extract-infused oil offers long-lasting hydration and a touch of color without you having to stress about it transferring or smudging.
A set of extra mini drawers that clip onto your shelves so you can easily grab what you need instead of having to remove half the contents of your fridge just to get to the mayo.
Burn After Writing — a guided journal with questions and thought experiments that encourage readers to reflect, explore their feelings, and get to know themselves a little deeper. The first step to bettering yourself is knowing where to start, after all.
A silverware sorter that takes up very little space in your drawer but can fit up to 24 pieces of cutlery. Plus, with a newly organized drawer, you don't have to worry about ladles or tongs jamming things up.
A massive collection of white crew socks because Zoomers have decreed ankle socks passé. These simple Hanes socks are thick, comfortable, cheap — and most importantly, uniform, so folding laundry will be sooo much faster.
A magnetic whiteboard where you can designate a household chore schedule because doing dishes is a drag, but arguing with your roommate about them is even worse.
A four-sided cleaning brush to breathe new life into your salt-stained boots. It'll remove the scuff marks and stains that have marred your suede shoes for an instantly more polished look.
A fancy laptop bag that's a little more elevated than a backpack or say, an ancient Trader Joe's canvas tote. The faux reptile pattern and trendy shape make this piece feel more like an accessory than something designed to lug a 15-inch laptop around.
An affordable sunrise alarm clock you'll really appreciate when you have to wake up before the sun. The device has seven natural sounds and will gradually brighten to simulate a sunrise so you can pretend you're not waking up at an ungodly hour.
A colorful keyboard (and matching mouse!) in case you've seen all those TikTok desk setups and started to feel a bit jealous. Maybe you'll finally get some work done now that your set-up is this cute.
Or a lightweight lap desk if you're not quite ready to work from a desk — the call of the couch is just too strong! With the help of the wrist rest, phone holder, and built-in mouse pad, you can extend couch time indefinitely.
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.
A Chom Chom pet hair remover if you'd prefer your furniture to be fur-free. It has a sticky roller (no wasteful adhesive strips) that clings to hair and deposits it into a built-in compartment. You can tell Fido to stay off the couch all you want, but dogs don't speak Human! Instead, use this reusable roller to reclaim your seating.
A set of Command spray bottle hangers to stick to the inside of a cabinet door for easy storage, so you can grab the multi-cleaner *the second* you hear food hit the floor.