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We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Shopping · Some may call it lazy, but I call it ~efficiency~ 🤌. 1. "Plaud," an AI voice recorder and notes generator because handwriting everything is so last year, and not to mention, really exhausting and cramp inducing. This magical piece of technology utilizes ChatGPT to summarize audio — your meetings, lectures, and to-do lists just got a whole lot easier. Promising review: "Love this product! Very user-friendly, and the app is easy to navigate. Can transcribe and summarize meeting notes in a couple of minutes and allows you to choose what layout (meeting notes, transcript, mind map) you would like. Allows you to edit notes if needed and replay the meeting. This handy device can record phone calls. Just place it in the holder and, attach it to your phone, and switch the button to the phone option for those on-the-go phone conferences. Very helpful and convenient!!" — Rachele Get it from Amazon for $159 (available in three colors). 2. Flick Stick, aka a waterproof eyeliner stamp that creates a perfect wing — because if you're like me and usually have to redo your eyeliner a bajillion times, this is SO worth it. With this, you won't waste any time; all it takes is one stamp and DONE! One side is the curved wing stamp, and the other is a regular fine tip liner for defining the rest of the eye. It comes in a pack of two, one for each eye. The Flick Stick comes from New Zealand-based brand and small biz Lovoir Beauty. Promising reviews:"Wow. I got this thinking I'm probably wasting money, these reviews can't be true, well they are! I am a lazy girl but I like to look nice; figured I should be trying to make it look like I'm putting more effort into my appearance without actually putting in more effort. I have NEVER been able to do a wing. I barely can do normal eyeliner (usually I used Maybelline gel eyeliner). I did this in less than two minutes on my first try; it is so easy and it looked fantastic. And it's not just the stamp — the eyeliner pen is great, too (no longer going to use the old kind). It STAYS on. I actually had to really wash to get it off." — Amzie Get it from Amazon for $14.98+ (available in three sizes and a combo pack). 3. A food chopper so you can just toss all your soft ingredients into the pan without taking out a knife and cutting board. It'll chop everything into one-inch pieces and you can keep going at it if you want even smaller chunks. Plus, it's made with food-safe nylon, so it won't scratch or stain any of your cookware! Amazon Promising review:"The Chopper breaks up ground beef, turkey, etc. much more efficiently than can be done with a spatula or turner. I don't normally purchase incredibly specialized utensils if I can get by without them, however I think this chopper is worth the money because it saves time and makes cooking easier. The nylon material is heat-resistant and seems durable, but the packaging still directs not to leave on a hot surface when not in use." — Karen Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in three colors). 4. A RobeCurls heatless hair curler set to style and curl damp hair overnight so you can save time the next day and hopefully catch a few more ZZZs. Plus, you can save your poor arms from holding up a curling rod! Reviewers are raving about how the curls last all day — all you have to do is wrap your hair around ONE band. Amazon You'll get the satin curler and two scrunchies in the set. RobeCurls is a woman-founded small business that specializes in heatless hair curling tools. Promising review: "New favorite hair tool. These curls last all day, and I LOVE that it takes me 30 seconds in the morning to style my hair and walk out the door." — Jacobson Get it from Amazon for $27.99 (available in five colors). 5. A Downy wrinkle-release spray because who has the time or energy to pull out an ironing board? Not you! Just give your clothes a few sprays and this'll have 'em looking fresh-pressed. This handy spray is a wrinkle remover, static remover, odor eliminator, fabric refresher, and an ironing aid. All you have to do is spray the garment, tug it a bit, smooth it out, and hang it up. Within minutes, it should be good to go! Promising review:"This spray really helps when I get a little lazy and can't steam my clothes. It does a very good job. It smells fresh and clean. I will surely buy more when I finish this bottle. It has saved me some time trying to get to work!" — xly Get a two-pack from Amazon for $11.96 (available in other multipacks, different sizes, and three scents). 6. A Shark Tank -favorite Click & Carry Grocery Bag Carrier that's quite small but can lift up to 80 pounds! I know we all dread having to take several trips to bring in groceries, but with this baby you just hook your bags to the clip and take ~everything~ inside at once. Amazon, Click & Carry is a Shark Tank- and QVC-featured small business that specializes in easy-carry accessories. Promising review: "I love these. Sometimes when you go to the grocery store and plan on getting one thing and you walk out with 40, lol. I live upstairs so this saves time with making one trip instead of two or three. I'm so glad I got these. Bought my daughter a pair, and she loves it, too." — Felicia Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in seven colors). 7. A well-loved "defunk" spray for those morning when your hair smells a lil ~funky~. Its plant extract formula helps to neutralize odors so you'll be smelling like fresh lavender and chamomile — aka no one will know it's been a week since you've washed your hair. Amazon Uncle Funky's Daughter is a Black woman–owned company that was acquired by Renee Morris in 2014. She has used her own 20+-year natural-hair journey to expand the natural haircare line. Promising review:"Smells so good and is not overbearing at all. I've tried a lot on my locks and this is the best I've found in five years!" — Loe55 Get it from Amazon for $12.99. 8. Or a fragrant mist so even when you don't have time to shower in the morn, you'll smell ah-ma-zing. Just spray it all over your hair and body and get through the day knowing you smell dandy. Amazon Promising review:"I was looking for something to spray on days I didn't wash my hair. This is WONDERFUL! It smells like the tropics. I just got it and already have had so many compliments." — Meredith Coartney Get it from Amazon for $3.50+ (available in three sizes and tons of scents). 9. A rapid egg cooker for a quick and easy breakfast. It can cook up to six eggs to soft, medium, or hard-boiled firmness, and you can even poach them for an *egg*cellent treat — perfect when you're running low on time in the morning and can't watch over a boiling stove! You can also make scrambled eggs and individual omelets with this baby! Promising review: "I purchased this product in hopes that it would help with the task of cooking eggs. I have to say I absolutely LOVE this item!!! I have a large family who love eggs. Boiling eggs was always such a chore for me. I never knew how much water to add, how long to cook the eggs for, etc. This product saves me time, and cooks the eggs perfectly every time. It is easy enough to use that my kids are now able to make their own eggs. All you do is measure the amount of water from the measuring cup that it comes with, you measure up to the line that indicates how your eggs will be cooked, pour in the water, place your eggs, and push the on button! Simple! As soon as it is done, the buzzer goes off to tell you that your eggs are ready. The price was right, and the size is small and compact. I highly recommend this product!!!!" — 10shiningstars Get it from Amazon for $14.49+ (available in nine colors and two colors). 10. A TikTok remote control ring because some days you can't be bothered to move *at all*. You'll be able to scroll through TikTok with just the push of a button without even moving to touch your phone. You can even use this to take pics on your phone from up to 33 feet away! Promising review:"I have a TikTok obsession, and I am thrilled with this ring! I love how versatile it is, too, where I can flip book pages on my phone and go through music as well. It's easy to use and set up if your follow the instructions." — The Shopper around the Corner Get it from Amazon for $19.98 (available in six colors). 11. And a remote control page turner if you always find yourself stuck in that one perfect, comfy position and are set on not moving. You won't even have to budge an inch because this bb will tap your screen for you. Just attach the clip to your Kindle or tablet and it will flip to the next page with the click of a button. Promising Review: "This comes in so handy when you want to read your Kindle and cuddle under the covers at the same time. I can't imagine going back to not having one now!! Super easy to connect and charge last a long time!!" — Christy DuBois Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in nine colors). 12. And(!!!) a tablet holder that holds any size iPad, Kindle, or other device so you don't have to. Now you can enjoy a movie, book, or show without straining to balance your tablet on your body. The screw-on base makes it easy to secure the tablet stand on the edge of a flat surface, and the tablet clamp rotates vertically and horizontally. Promising review: "Definitely a must-have! The gooseneck makes it easy to adjust to your liking, I have had this for a while now, and I still give it a 10/10! It is easy to use and very sturdy! I use this in the car and in my bedroom, but can attach it to mostly anywhere!" — Ellayna Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in two colors). 13. A touch-free stationary vacuum so you don't have to take the extra time to lug a big ol' machine around your house. Just take a broom and sweep towards the vacuum — the automatic sensors will suction everything into its black hole. The best part? You don't have to wrestle with getting every dust particle onto a dustpan. Promising review:"OMG, this thing works amazing! We have a mastiff, who sheds...a lot. I was sweeping, vacuuming, or dust mopping every day, several times a day. I would have to get the big vacuum out, use the dust mop, then use the vacuum to clean the dust mop, huge pain. Now, I run the dust mop over the floor, run it in front of this beauty, and the hair is gone! So glad my husband found it and bought it for me; it truly saves so much time." — Lesli Get it from Amazon for $149 (available in three colors). 14. Or a Roomba robot vacuum if your floors are begging to be cleaned, but you don't want to move a muscle. Not to worry — this baby will do it all for you! It can navigate around furniture and even fit under tight spaces so every nook and cranny of your home will be clean by the end of your Netflix session. Plus, you can use the app on your phone to give it a schedule! It's compatible with Alexa and runs for up to 120 minutes before automatically returning to its dock to recharge. Promising review:"Amazing product; I run this baby before I mop the floors. It picks up all the little things like dust. Whenever the house is getting a little dirty and I'm feeling lazy, I just hit CLEAN. It's like having a really lazy maid that only vacuums every day but is only a one-time payment." — Frank Get it from Amazon for $129.99+ (available in two styles). 15. A popular-on-TikTok set of matte hair claws so you can put your hair up with a looser look compared to rubber bands. They'll have you looking put-together in just seconds! Plus they come in so many cute colors, they'll add some ~spice~ to your locks. Former BuzzFeed Shopping editor Ciera Velarde says:" I've owned this set for about a year and I am reaching for them constantly! I used to be someone who would tie my hair up in a messy bun whenever I was doing things around the house, but I noticed how that would really start damaging my hair after a while. Instead, I just clip my hair back with one of these, and my long, thick hair stays in place without the claw jamming into my head. I have some other clips lying around that I should probably get rid of because I exclusively use these!" Promising review:" I will admit I bought these after seeing them on TikTok and I needed new clips for my thick hair. I am not disappointed and beyond glad I got them. The colors are gorgeous and they stay put without hurting my head. I'm very impressed." — Jessica Get a set of eight from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in seven styles). 16. A microwave pasta cooker because you know how it goes — a watched pot never boils and you're absolutely starving. This bad boy will give you a batch of al dente pasta in just 12 minutes! Fasta Pasta Promising review:"This item is a must-have for any college student who has access to a microwave. It cooks boxed pasta as well as any pot, which can provide a welcome change to the college food. My roommate and I got heavy use out of this thing, and I honestly don't know how I would have survived living in dorms without it." — Justin S. Get it from Amazon for $17.95. 17. A portable HP photo printer if you've been putting off going to CVS for months now to print out pictures from last year's vacation. Just connect this nifty device to your phone via Bluetooth and you'll finally be able to finish your scrapbook (especially with the sticky backing of the film). Promising review:"I was tired of running to the store for a few pictures and waiting for half an hour. This is what I decided to try, and it was super easy — a no-brainer. I loved it, and it didn't take much effort to make a project for my kids." — Monrudee kavan Get it from Amazon for $79.99+ (available in four colors and as a starter bundle). 18. A Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaning stamp so you don't have to lay a finger in the bowl. Each stamp lasts up to 12 days and cleans the toilet with every flush. Bye-bye rings and limescale! Amazon, Check out a TikTok of the Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaning stamp to see it in action! Promising review:"I was sooo skeptical and was confused about how they'd work but the gel solidifies and with every flush, suds wash through with the water and it really makes a fresh difference. Also the scent is light but really nice and fresh! I recommend these 100%! They're super interesting but they do the job." — Janet Get it from Amazon for $4.67. 19. A set of no-tie elastic shoelaces because as much as we hate to admit it, putting on and taking off shoes is a pain in know. With these, you won't have to deal with knotted laces or even untying your laces — you can just slip your sneakers on and off with ease! The shoelaces can be used on both adult and kids' shoes! Reviewers also say these are great for making it easy to remove shoes while going through airport security. Promising review:"I bought these about three months ago, and I am very happy with this product. The hidden mode works great and was very easy for me to lace up. They are comfortable and hold their elastic strength perfectly. They fit so well that I can go running with these. Most importantly, however, is the time I save when going in/out of my house frequently. This might be the best purchase I made this year." — Madmartigan Get them from Amazon for $11.99 (available in 36 colors). 20. An automatic pet feeder so you can schedule meals for your pets up to four times a day. It holds up to six liters of food so you don't have to keep refilling it. Oh, Milo's hungry? Just click into the app to give your furry friend a treat! Promising reviews: "This feeder works so well! We were planning a trip and didn't want to have anyone come to the house (COVID), so we bought these. You can set the number of daily feedings, specific times, portion sizes for each feeding, and even leave a recorded message for your pet. There's even a backup battery function, in case of a power outage! We recently had a storm, and the power went out, so I figured I'd have to reset everything since I never put batteries All my settings saved, and it continued working as planned when the power kicked back on. Really good product. Really functional. We are now using it every day, as it's just become a time saver. The cats like it, and we love it. Good price compared to other products we looked at, too." — StarFarm Get it from Amazon for $64.59+ (available in three colors and with or without wifi). 21. A pair of herb scissors with FIVE blades. It'll *snip* off so much prep time and cut through herbs or leafy greens in just a matter of seconds! Amazon Promising review:"I like to grow herbs and use them in salads, soups, and many other recipes. I received these as a birthday gift and can't believe how fast and easy it is to cut up cilantro, basil, parsley, lovage, etc. My husband tried them today too for the first time while making guacamole, and found that slicing the cilantro went very quickly. The storage case-cleaner is very efficiently designed too. I ordered four of these sets to give as gifts." — Lucille P. Nawara Get them from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three colors). 22. A dry shampoo foam to refresh your scalp and locks without having to take your deluxe shower before work. Promising review:"I have very, very fine and fragile hair. It's wavy (2b–2c with some 3a curls mixed in). My ends are dry and my scalp gets very oily quickly. When the product arrived I was on second-day hair. I worked the foam through my roots and the sides on my head, the most oily places for me. It was easy to work through and it smells so fresh and clean. My results were amazing! My roots looked clean, no residue or buildup like powder-dry shampoos. My scalp does not itch, and it gives my fine, flat hair a ton of volume. Also, my hair looks thicker when I use it. I usually can't go more than a day or two without washing my hair. With this product I was able to go four days without washing my hair." — Amelia Tilton Get it from Amazon for $11.99. 23. Or an I Dew Care "Tap Secret" mattifying powder shampoo because we DO care about clean hair. Just tap, tap, tap the puff all over your scalp to tackle those greasy roots without any aerosol spray. No time for a wash? No problem! Amazon Promising review: "I was looking for a dry shampoo that would be easy to use on the go for a trip I was taking. I had no issues taking this through TSA and it was so easy to use on the go. You literally just pat the puff on your scalp and then rub the powder in. I do have black hair so dry shampoo is usually very visible in my hair, but I didn't have any harder time than usual rubbing this powder in. It did a really good job of soaking up all the oil and giving my hair volume. I'm not a fan of the price for the amount that you get, but it is lasting longer than I thought it would. I would definitely recommend and will purchase again." — Teresa Get it from Amazon for $12.59+ (available in six colors). 24. A SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher so you don't have to get out of bed to turn on the coffee maker and can get a few extra minutes of shuteye instead. Just attach the SwitchBot to any device with an on/off switch and download the app! From there, you can even set it on a timer — all you need is a Bluetooth connection. Reviewers love this because it doesn't require you to "smart enable" other parts of your home. It's also a great way to turn on your kettle or coffee brewer from the other room so it's ready for you when you get out of bed! You can even connect it to your Alexa or Google Home for voice control. Promising review:"Pleasantly surprised how well this device works, works via Bluetooth on my phone. Can now be upstairs in bed and turn on my Breville machine with this device to preheat before use. Worth the time saved running downstairs and running back up to get a few more minutes of sleep time." — NgoReview Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (also available in a three-pack). 25. And a smart plug to connect to Alexa so you can tell it to do anything you don't want to do, from turning on your coffee machine to turning off the lights. Add voice control to ANY outlet with this *truly* smart plug. Promising reviews: "Whenever these plugs go on sale, I grab a couple. I love how easy they connect to Wi-Fi and to the Echo Dot so that the whole house can be voice activated. It's also easy to manage them in the Alexa app to offer remote control capabilities. Simply walking in and saying, 'Alexa, turn on the...' saves time and even helps me turn on the coffee in the bed!" — Steve Blanchard Get it from Amazon for $24.99. 26. A reviewer-beloved veggie chopper so you can feel like the next Gordon Ramsay. This multifunctioning gadget chops, spiralizes, and slices veggies instantly so you don't have to, AND it comes with a built-in storage container that'll leave your kitchen ~mess free~. Think about it, no knives or cutting boards = no extra things to clean! Promising review:"I love my food chopper. It saves so much time on chopping vegetables for freezing, roasting, and storing. The kit includes little combs to help clear out the veggie gunk from the piece that pushes the veggies down through the blades." — Teacher Get it from Amazon for $29.97+ (available in four styles and five colors). 27. A no-scrub weekly shower cleaner to save your arms from an unwarranted workout session. It requires no elbow grease — just spray your shower once a week, wait 8–12 hours, and then rinse with warm water. Say bye-bye to scum- (plus grime-, oil-, and mold-) filled showers, and hello to your shiny new tiles. Promising review:"I have well water. Something in my well water reacts with copper plumbing and turns my shower tiles blue. Since my bathroom color scheme isn't on the blue spectrum, this is problematic. The well water also causes the shower glass to film up quickly. I've tried dozens and dozens of cleaners and scrubbed till my arms ached trying to get ahead of the blue and scumminess. My ambition in life is NOT to be a full time bathroom scrubber! I saw this stuff on a professional house cleaner's TikTok (sorry, don't remember which one) and thought 'what the heck, might as well give it a try.' Oh my goodness, the first day after my shower I sprayed this stuff all over and walked away. The next morning there was a NOTICEABLE reduction in the blue and the glass looked clearer too. Day two, sprayed again and walked away. The next morning the blue was gone except for a few spots on the floor tile and the glass looked amazing. Day three I sprayed the remaining spots and the next morning the shower practically looked new. NO SCRUBBING AT ALL!!!! This is my new favorite shower cleaner. The ONLY con I have is that it makes me sneeze while I'm spraying from inside the shower, but I can live with that." — L. J. Petillo Get it from Amazon for $19.98 (available in two scents and two sizes). 28. An Amazon Echo so you can blast music throughout your house without having move an inch. It's true what they say, robots can do almost ANYTHING. Just say "Alexa, play 'The Lazy Song'by Bruno Mars" and then sit back and relax. Amazon Not only can Alexa play your favorite songs, but she can turn on your lights, set timers, alarms, and reminders, tell you the weather, turn on appliances, and more. The possibilities are truly endless. If you've always wanted to have a smart home, this is your chance to start moving towards a house of the future. Promising review: "I love this device! I was skeptical it would be helpful. I got a deal on smart plugs and paired them with Alexa🤣. Now we love playing music, cutting lights throughout house, televisions, fans. We are old and not tech-y, so this was a stretch for us but i t's SO easy to set up and so useful I don't know why I waited so long or how I got along without it. You will NOT be sorry you purchased. Buy smart plugs to to add to all your outlets. Cut on lights before you get home. LOVE it!" — Tami Get it from Amazon for $99.99 (available in three colors). 29. A set of gravity-activated grinders because your poor forearms need a break from the endless twisting and turning of manual grinders. Once you tip these bad boys over, they automatically ground salt or pepper for you. Watch this TikToker use these automatic grinders while cooking here! Promising review:"These are really beautiful and add the exact touch of copper I was looking for in my space. When using, the end lights up blue which is very cool gives them a modern feel. They feel heavy and solid, including the clear receptacle that holds the salt/pepper." — Pink Dragon Get the set of two from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in eight colors combos). 30. A brilliant ice tray so you don't even have to touch the ice cubes when you want to use them! Just fill it up with water, freeze it, and push the silicone molds down. Amazon Icebreaker is a small biz based in Texas that sells this genius ice cube solution! Promising review:"We have a small freezer and no icemaker, and have been using fiddly trays for years. Icebreaker Pop has changed everything! No more leaky ice trays spilling in the freezer or on the way to the freezer, and no ice picking up weird smells and tastes from the freezer. Icebreaker Pop is self contained and easy to use: you fill it up with water (but be careful not to overfill, because it does expand as it freezes. Physics!) Then seal the top, and put it in the freezer. Once it's frozen, you lay it on a flat surface, press down hard on it a couple of times on each side to crack the ice, and pull apart with both handles. You now have 18 cubes of clean ice that dispense from the opening, eliminating the need to touch the cubes as you add them to your glass. The cubes are a little smaller than from regular ice trays, but that's OK with us. Icebreaker Pop is also cool-looking and easy to clean; it's made up of three easy-to-separate pieces that are a snap to wash thoroughly. Very happy with this product!" — Leah Koepp Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in five colors). 31. A MakeUp Eraser that removes ALL makeup (yes, even waterproof styles) with just water. WATER. There's no need for makeup remover, cotton pads, or all that other nonsense. The other side exfoliates your face, and afterward you can just toss it into the laundry with everything else. Think of it as a 2-in-1 with your nightly routine packed into a cute lil' towel. When I found out about The MakeUp Eraser, I immediately bought it, and I wish I did sooner! I stopped using single-use makeup wipes, and I've saved sooo much money. It feels so soft on my skin, and all it takes is a few swipes to remove everything. I can use it a few times before washing it, and if I don't have a load of laundry to do, I just wash the towel with face wash, and everything comes right out! Promising review: "I usually use eye makeup remover, oil cleanser, and a gentle foaming wash for my oily, acne-prone skin. I bought this on a whim, and the most amazing thing happened: IT ACTUALLY WORKS! I don't know what I was expecting, but I definitely did not think it would easily remove waterproof mascara and eyeliner without harsh rubbing or smearing. It really just takes everything off with water, no scrubbing, no residue. It's saved me sooo much time during my nightly routine." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $20+ (available in 16 colors).