30 Genius Products You'll Wish You'd Thought Of First

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24-05-2025

A portable digital luggage scale, because it's time we put an end to that gut-wrenching moment when the airline counter tells you your suitcase is a few pounds over the weight limit. Being forced to transfer your things from your suitcase into your carry-on in the middle of the terminal for everyone to see is dreadful.
A veggie chopper for those who wanna cook homemade meals but are so daunted by the thought of prepping the ingredients, they're already ordering Seamless a fourth night in a row.
A wooden page holder to save your spot mid-read when you need to take a break for the bathroom, to get a snack, or check any phone notifs you missed while you were off in a land far, far away. Not to mention, this handy lil' pyramid features slots to hold your glasses and phone. All the essentials you need for a night of working your way through your TBR will be right within reach.
A winged eyeliner stamp so you don't have to waste time during your makeup routine trying to nail the perfect cat eye. Just stamp it on and go, go, gooooo!
A pack of ceiling fan filters that'll capture dust, pollen, pet dander, and more airborne irritants just by turning on your ceiling fan. It's like having an air purifier without having to spend the money (or make space) for an air purifier. Plus, all you have to do is just stick 'em on your fan.
A grocery bag carrier because your commitment to making only one trip from the car to your home with all of your grocery bags is STRONG, and this handy little device will make it possible AND easy. This is also really great if you live in a city and have no choice but to carry numerous bags from the market to your apartment.
A snot-sucking aspirator that, yes, sounds super gross, but will provide your sweet bb with some much-needed relief from their stuffy nose. Don't worry; it's formulated with booger-blocking filters, so you won't be ingesting anything.
A CrunchCup portable cereal cup perfect for anyone who loves eating cereal for breakfast but doesn't quite have time to sit down and eat in the morning. Now you can bring it on the go without worrying it'll get soggy in transit.
A shoe stretch spray, because few things are worse than finding an adorable pair of footwear, excitedly opening the package, and then struggling to get the shoes on your feet because they're just a tad too tight. Those boots were made for walking, and that's just what you'll DO!
A genius faucet splash catcher if you're sick and tired of your counter looking like a miniature swimming pool after cleaning the dishes. Let's be real, once you're done with that chore, you wanna sit on your couch and watch The Valley...not dry all the water that's pooled around your sink.
A jewelry cleaning pen to get your precious gems looking brand-new with a quick pen swipe. Let's be real, the last thing you feel like doing is putting on real clothes, driving to a jewelry store, and paying triple the amount of what this pen costs.
A pet hair remover you simply swipe over surfaces covered in hair from your furry bestie. It saves more time (and is a heck of a lot easier) than fussing around with a vacuum and lint rollers!
A genius sandwich bread dispenser reviewers say helps keep loaves of sandwich bread fresher longer (think: weeks) because it's time we finally put an end to that annoying moment of discovering green spots a few days after grocery shopping and having to throw away half the loaf.
Lock Laces to turn your lace-up shoes into slip-ons because being interrupted mid-run by your shoelaces coming undone and trying to trip you is SUCH a vibe killer...not to mention a major safety hazard.
A faucet extender that'll come in handy if your current faucet is so old it barely extends to a normal length, OR if you live with kiddos who need easier access to the water when it's time to wash their hands and brush their teeth.
A SnuggleBack office chair blanket because the weather getting warmer outside means your office air conditioner is cranking up inside. Rather than having to lug a chunky cardigan/sweater to work (and show up all sweaty), keep this bb on the back of your desk chair when you need to cozy up!
A butter stick holder for spreading butter onto a pan, a slice of toast, or wherever else your heart desires. Goodbye, greasy fingers, shaking the skillet around in an attempt to evenly distribute, and trying (and failing) miserably to spread it on your bread with nothing but a knife and a dream.
A set of heel protectors — a must-have during warm weather szn, aka the start of outdoor events like weddings, graduations, and parties galore. No matter the occasion, you're gonna want these babies so you can rock your favorite heels without worry of them sinking into grass or breaking on rough surfaces.
An electric brush cleaner because your cosmetic brushes are filled with built-up powders and creams, which means...they need to be periodically cleaned. This baby allows you to wash and dry them in less than a minute, all without scrubbing.
An oil solidifier powder that works like this: Simply sprinkle it over hot oil (do it dramatically like you're a fairy godmother and it's magic dust), let it solidify, and then safely get rid of the now hardened leftover oil in the pot/pan. If you love frying food (it's delicious, who doesn't?!), but hate the process of disposing of oil, then you need to get this immediately. A world of homemade chicken tenders and fries awaits!!!
A magnetic laundry pad to instantly transform the top of your washer/dryer into an ironing board. If you're someone who is lucky enough to live in an apartment with in-unit laundry, but you're tight on space everywhere else, this thing is a MUST.
An adorable cushion backpack so your little one, who is new to the whole crawling/walking thing and is very much susceptible to taking tumbles and falls, has some head protection, and you can have some peace of mind.
A shaking alarm clock ideal for those who need a real jolt to get them out of bed in the morning, those who don't like waking up to the sound of music or annoying ringtones, or those who have hearing loss and need a solution that doesn't rely on sounds to alert them when it's time to rise and shiiiine.
A pack of UV-detection stickers that'll alert you (aka turn purple) when it's time to reapply sunscreen. Because let's be real — when you're having a fun time at the beach, the water park, or a pool party, it's easy to forget to reapply, and going home with a painful sunburn is not so slay.
A wide-brim sun visor reviewers LOVE for summer days spent out by the pool/beach or even bringing on a tropical vacay! Thanks to the brim, it helps provide some extra coverage to your face. Plus, the open top is ideal for those who prefer to wear their hair piled high up on their head or simply prefer not to wear a full-on hat.
Water storing crystals you can think of as magic fairy dust for your plants because it helps to prevent over- and underwatering your flora bb's. Like Goldilocks, they prefer their water consumption level to be *juuuuuust riiiiiight*.
A thaw claw that'll help thaw frozen meat up to seven times quicker (depending on which meat you're thawing, some reviewers say it only takes minutes). If only this product had been around when I was in high school, when my mom would ask me to take the chicken out of the freezer when I got home (which I almost always forgot to do until she got home from work, oops).
A sand-removal bag to make cleaning yourself off after a beach day v quick and easy! Feeling like a sand magnet after a fun day under the suck is ICKY! Wanna know what's even worse? Finding little grains of sand hidden in crevices around your car months after beach season has already concluded!!! The absolute mess!!!
A pair of stove gaps so you can finally put an end to the annoyance that is grains of rice, tiny produce seeds, and other crumbs falling into the space between your oven and your countertops. It's too small a space to vacuum things that do fall there, but somehow plenty big enough for them to fall there in the first place. UGH!
A cut-to-size aloe wrap, because there's just something really humbling about coming home from a fun day at the beach and resembling a human-sized lobster. Bonus points if you wore sunglasses and looked like a raccoon to boot. It's usually followed by days of your friends, family, and colleagues pointing out how red you got, as if you don't FEEL the pain. Like...thanks, Karen — I KNOW! Anyway, this wrap is less messy to apply than traditional aloe gel and helps provide some nice relief.