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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Opinion: To Whoever Defaced My Tesla—Leave Me Out of Your Politics
Over the weekend, I was in Richmond, Virginia at a soccer tournament. On Saturday afternoon, I parked my Tesla Model 3 in the lot at the River City Sports Plex. I watched my son's game. And when we got back to the car, I found this taped to the bumper: I obviously knew that Tesla—and its founder Elon Musk—had become increasingly divisive in the last few years, but the sticker surprised me. It got me to thinking—you do a lot of that when you are making the two-hour drive to and from Richmond multiple times in a weekend!—about me, Tesla and the politicization of just about everything. Let's start with me and Tesla. I bought my car in 2019 or 2020. At that time, owning a Tesla was seen as a reaction against MAGA America. My biggest worry when I bought the car—other than it running out of battery, of course—was some bro keying it or spray-painting it or setting fire to a charging station. Less violently, there was a whole movement where people would park their big internal combustion engine trucks in spots designated for electric cars as a form of protest. Which I thought was dumb. Because, candidly, I didn't buy a Tesla to send a message to people who like the internal combustion engine. Or even people who roll their eyes at the environmental benefits of an EV. I didn't buy it to send any message at all! I bought it because it looked cool. Because it was really fun to drive. And I liked the idea that Tesla was constantly updating the car's software; it felt futuristic. Fast forward to that parking lot in Richmond over the weekend. Just like my Tesla wasn't a sign of me supporting the tree-hugging EV movement in 2019, it also isn't a symbol of my support for Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration in 2025. To me, the vandalism speaks to the idiocy of trying to make everything political. Five or six years ago, my Tesla symbolized everything MAGA world hated. But now it symbolizes everything the left hates? Doesn't that suggest that there's an inherent ephemeralness to what an inanimate object 'means' in a political context? If the meaning of owning a certain kind of car can change 180 degrees in the space of a single administration, give or take, isn't it possible that ascribing meaning to it in the first place was misguided? One more example: Anytime I post about going to eat at Chick-Fil-A, I get a few comments of this sort: How does HATE taste???? This is in reference to the fact that Chick-Fil-A was founded by an evangelical family who, in the past, have made public statements opposed to gay marriage and who have donated to causes viewed as anti-LGBT. (It's worth noting that in 2019, Chick-Fil-A announced it would cease donating to any organizations that were historically anti-LGBT rights.) But does a sandwich have to be political? I didn't eat it because I wanted to send a message to gay people. I ate it because it was delicious. I know there are plenty of people out there who will argue some version of this: By eating the sandwich or buying the Tesla, you are lining the pockets of people with views that should be rejected. You are—in the parlance of the times—'normalizing' them and their views. To this I would say two things: I am pretty sure Elon Musk and Chick-Fil-A are going to be just fine whether or not I own a Tesla or buy a #1 meal. If your bar is that you never interact with or buy anything from a company whose founder has taken a position with which you disagree or which has donated to a cause you don't support, I find it very hard to believe you are going to make any purchases ever. Breaking news: Giant corporations tend to do what makes them the most money, not always what's 'right.' Not everything has to be political. You can buy a car because it's fun to drive without sending some deep signal about where you stand in politics. You can eat a sandwich because it's delicious, not because you have an anti-gay agenda. The obsession with making every little bit of our lives into a political statement is, I think, making us all crazy. And driving us further from any sort of recognition of our common humanity. Want more ball and strike calling—no matter what uniform the batter at the plate is wearing? Check out Chris Cillizza's Substack and YouTube channel.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Opinion: What Democrats Think When They Think of the ‘Democratic Party'
I am a big believer in word associations. As in, when I say 'Chick-Fil-A,' what one word comes to mind? For me it's 'delicious.' Or 'consistent.' Or 'polite.' All of those words are positive, which is why, I suspect, Chick-Fil-A is the most successful fast-food chain in the country. This works in politics, too. After all, the two major political parties are, effectively, brands. How people feel about them is critically important to whether they are willing to vote for their candidates. Which brings me to new polling by the Republican firm Echelon Insights for the newsletter site Puck. Echelon asked people to choose a single word that came to mind when they said 'the Democratic party.' The results are fascinating—and depressing if you are a Democrat. In the word cloud of one-word answers from the overall electorate, the three most commonly mentioned words were 'Liberal,' 'weak,' and 'corrupt.' Not good! But even more troubling for Democrats is the word cloud addressing what self-identified Democrats said about their own side of the aisle. The most common word? 'Weak.' That is brutal. And there's more. On Thursday, the Associated Press released a new national poll. In it, just one in three Democrats said they felt 'very' or even 'somewhat' optimistic about the party's future. Compare that to a July 2024 AP poll when six in ten Democrats were 'very' or 'somewhat' optimistic. And to the 55 percent of Republicans who currently feel 'very' or 'somewhat' optimistic about the future of the GOP. On a daily basis, I read stuff from all over the internet that ponders this basic question: Do Democrats needs a more liberal or a more conservative nominee to win the White House back in 2028? But when sifting through these numbers, I kept thinking of my recent conversation with Democratic pollster Margie Omero, in which she said Democrats want—and need—a fighter. That it doesn't matter if that person was a liberal or a moderate, but that they were willing to fight for the values and the people they represented. I think these numbers—and these word clouds—prove Margie right.
Indianapolis Star
06-05-2025
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
Are National Teacher Appreciation Day deals, freebies near me? Teacher Appreciation Week discounts
AI-assisted summary Teacher Appreciation Week, celebrated May 5-9, 2025, offers numerous deals and discounts for educators. Restaurants like Chick-fil-A, McDonald's, and Buffalo Wild Wings offer free or discounted food. Retailers such as Samsung and Stitch Fix also provide special discounts for teachers. Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! Several restaurants and business offer free food and other discounts to teacher throughout Teacher Appreciation Week May 5-9. Here's what we know: When is US Teacher Appreciation Day? What day is National Teacher Day? National Teacher Appreciation Day is Tuesday, May 6, in 2025. Teacher Appreciation Day 2025 restaurant deals, freebies: Chick-Fil-A, McDonald's and more during Teacher Appreciation Week Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant 20% discount off their entire check on May 6 Atomic Wings Free 5-piece order of boneless wings with fries on May 6. Dine-in only. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Sign up online to participate in the Awesome Achievement Program. Receive up to 90 certificates per school year to honor 'Awesome Achiever' students with a free Snickers Pizookie. Rewards are redeemable for dine-in only, as the restaurant manager will congratulate each student and provide them with an "Awesome Achiever" silicone bracelet. Buffalo Wild Wings 20% off orders through May 11. Valid school ID required. Offer good for dine-in, call-in and carryout. Chick-Fil-A Free Chick-Fil-A chicken sandwich or 8-count Chick-Fil-A nuggets using Chick-Fil-A One rewards through the app on May 6. Participating stores only. Eddie Merlot's Score a free dessert with purchase of an entrée all week long. Valid teacher's ID required. Not valid with any other offer or discounts. Does not include Dessert for Two menu items. Einstein Bros. Bagels 20% off all gift card purchases through June 24. Grimaldi's 15% off orders through May 9 at all participating locations. Valid school ID required. Golden Corral 20% discount off one meal through May 9. Insomnia Cookies Buy-one, get-one free Classic cookie through May 11. In-store only. Valid school ID required. Eexcludes limited-time flavors. Logan's Roadhouse 20% off an entrée through May 12. Valid school ID required. McAlister's Deli Claim a free big tea through May 12. Dine-in only at participating locations with valid school ID. Plus, enter to win a catered lunch for up to 30. McDonald's Free any-size soft drink, sweet tea or hot or iced drip coffee Valid school ID required. Visit for participating stores. Mountain Mike's Pizza 15% off all pizzas through May 9 with the promo code "APPRECIATE25." Old Chicago $10 bonus card with every $50 spent on gift cards. Receive a free Starter (up to $12) when you join Old Chicago rewards and complete your first visit. Raising Cane's Enter for a chance to win 1 of 10 all-expenses-paid summer vacation packages, including two round trip tickets anywhere in the contiguous US, two-night hotel stay and a $200 gift card for spending. Plus, 10 additional winners will receive a $1,000 classroom makeover − including a $1,000 gift card for spending and a Raising Cane's School Supply Pack. Shipley Do-Nuts Free half dozen donuts through May 6. No purchase necessary. SONIC Score 1 of 3 exclusive deals as a Teachers' Circle rewards member through May 9 for all teachers signed up by May 5. Enjoy a free snack or side with purchase; buy-one, get-one SONIC Blasts; or a $1.99 Double Cheeseburger. Sullivan's Steakhouse Free dessert through May 9 with the purchase of an entrée. Valid school ID required. Taziki's Get a $10 voucher with every $50 in gift cards through June 15. Redeemable through Aug. 31 and dine-in only. Tim Hortons Tim's Rewards loyalty program members can buy one dozen donuts and another dozen of equal or lesser value free, or buy a dozen donuts and get a half dozen of equal or lesser value free throughout the month of May. Activate offer in the app before placing an order. Tijuana Flats 20% off entire dine-in or carryout purchase on May 7. Valid school ID required with promo code "NURTEA25". Additional charges apply for steak and shrimp. Limit one discount per check or ID. Vitality Bowls 20% off through May 9 with a valid school ID. Whataburger Free Taquito with cheese or Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit from 5-9 a.m. through May 9. Valid school ID required. Good for dine-in, drive-thru and carryout. Not available in-app. Plus, educators can be nominated for one of 75 $1,000 awards for their school via Whataburger Community Connections. More 2025 Teacher Appreciation Week deals, discounts Box Tops for Education Get a $5 bonus for your school when you download the Box Tops app and scan your first receipt. Promo code "TEACHER" is required. Doodleface Get 20% off smudge-free crayon boards through May 9 at and Amazon with promo code "20LOVETEACH." Museum of Illusions Free admission to the 29 U.S. locations during Teacher Appreciation Week. Register with a work email to be 1 of 3 raffle winners for Museum of Illusions goodie bags. Samsung Savings during the month of May include a $620 discount on the 27-inch ViewFinity S9 monitor, up to $360 off the 34-inch ViewFinity S65TC monitor, $300 off the curved 34-inch ViewFinity S65VC and $300 off the Interactive Display (available in 65-, 75- and 86-inch models). Stitch Fix Update your wardrobe with 25% off the first order through May 9. Must be verified through and take a Stitch Fix style quiz. Valid 90 days after verification.
Daily Mail
22-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Costco fans love Kirkland products except for a standard household item: 'Absolute garbage product'
Costco's Kirkland Signature is more than just a generic brand — shoppers revere the private label's products with near cult-like adoration. For years, fans have praised hundreds of household and grocery items: its popular rotisserie chicken, vodka, trash bags, stretch wrap, and men's underwear have all drawn obsessive praise. But despite the massive goodwill paid toward Kirkland Signature, some products are comparative duds, according to shoppers on the internet. One item in particular keeps showing up in Reddit threads and product reviews for all the wrong reasons: the toilet paper. Across forums and comment sections, shoppers have complained that it sheds excessive lint and feels cheap. 'Costco said "up yours,"' one commenter joked. 'Both figuratively and literally.' The widely available two-ply option comes in bulk packaging — 30 rolls that add up to 380 sheets per roll for $25. But according to a number of reviews, the value might not be worth the trade-off. Even shoppers on the product's review page have panned the toilet paper. 'Absolute garbage product,' the top-rated comment on Costco's webpage said. 'It's so thin that the sheets can tear apart randomly and just shred.' Multiple shoppers also allege that the product's quality has faltered since before the pandemic. 'Have used it for years, but it's now awful,' another commenter said in a separate Reddit thread. 'Wish Costco would step up its game!' The toilet paper is a surprising supposed oversight for the massively popular members-only store. Kirkland Signature has built a massive fanbase online, roping in customers with bargain-basement deals and dupe-like quality. Shoppers have posted social clips of Lululemon pant look-alikes, dupes Chick-Fil-A chicken, and even Hoka-esque sneakers. Costco has announced plans to open several new stores in the US this year Other Costco products that have received expert approval include the award-winning Kirkland Signature Coastal Cheddar Cheese. Recently Slice Soda, a lemon-lime soda originally described as 'Pepsi's answer to Sprite' became a hit after it appeared on Costco shelves again for the first time in fifteen years. But even if shoppers purchase clothes, grocery items, or toilet paper that they don't like, Costco has a secret sauce that also keeps customers coming back for more shopping. The brand has an expansive return policy that allows shoppers to return items, even if they're half consumed. 'We guarantee your satisfaction on every product we sell, and will refund your purchase price,' the brand said, with a few minor exceptions. Plus, shoppers love the ever-changing food court that features the iconic $1.50 hot dog. The policies has kept customers coming back to the store for years, even when the brand raised its membership prices last year. Despite the higher consumer price, Costco is opening a handful of new stores in 2025 because it sees continuing growth in its future. southern grocery chain H-E-B, didn't immediately respond.
Buzz Feed
16-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Buzz Feed
35 Products For Anyone Who Plans To Be Less Of A Mess This Year
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 · You'll wonder why you waited so long to get slow cooker liners. 1. A bag of FryAway cooking oil solidifier — a seemingly magical substance you can sprinkle on top of your grease-coated pan and watch as it turns to a solid. No more waiting ages for it to cool, having to grossly scrape it out of your pan with a paper towel, or accidentally clogging your pipes. FryAway is a US-based small business specializing in planet-friendly cooking waste solutions. Promising review: "I will always keep this stocked in my house! My husband sent me a TikTok, I know, I know, and I thought it couldn't hurt to try it out. I lovedit after the first night! I could easily remove the hardened oil and throw it out." — Roberta Get it from Amazon for $9.97. 2. A drink organizer and dispenser that'll help you live out your dreams of transforming your fridge into a majestic beverage haven (you know, just like the ones in convenience stores that seemingly have every drink known to man). Would it be so awful to fill the entire thing with Diet Cokes? Promising review: "Love these! For someone who must have organization, these are the best. Easy to put together and great quality. Would buy again." — Jacqueline Bice Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in four sizes) 3. Cleaning putty that'll help you remove all the dust and debris from the hard-to-reach crevices in your car. Psh, and to think you were going to PAY someone to clean out your car. Amazon Check it out on TikTok here. Promising review:"This product does exactly what it says it does. I saw this product on TikTok. I was surprised at how easily it picks up dust and small debris, especially from inside of vents and cup holders. It's also great for the though screen in my car! The only complaint is the very artificial smell when you use it. It doesn't last, just when it's out of the container!" — Loren Get it from Amazon for $6.99. 4. A car vent dip clip because eating fries while you're in a parked car just tastes better and you shouldn't have to sacrifice your favorite dipping sauce to do so! Thanks to this lil' clip you really can have it all. Saucemoto is a small business! Promising review:"Very useful! I love that the cup is removable so if you have one of those giant Chick-Fil-A ketchup cups, it can sit within the holder without the added cup, but a smaller sauce like from Wendy's can sit inside the additional cup so it won't fall through." — catherine Get a set of two from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in four sizes, and four colors). 5. A unique satin-lined Hairbrella designed to help protect your luscious locks from the elements — we're looking at YOU rain, snow, and humidity. Amazon Hairbrella is a Black-owned small business established in 2016 that specializes in hats combining fashion and function to protect against all types of weather. Promising review: "Awesome hat, a must-have for hairdos. I get my hair done often and don't want to destroy a great hairdo. I have been out in a rainstorm and taken it on the log ride into the splash down, hair stayed nice and dry. Love it so much I fold it up and keep it in my purse! It even has a ponytail pouch hidden in it." — applekoolaid Get it from Amazon for $39+ (available in 11 colors). 6. A winged eyeliner stamp if you obsess over makeup tutorials but haven't been able to nail liquid eyeliner just yet. 2025 is the year you FINALLY conquer it. Amazon, Promising review:"Let me start by saying this isn't my first cat eye rodeo. I've tried the taping method, normal liquid liner, plastic winged stamping devices, stencils, all of it! Well, this gem arrived and I immediately had to try it out, all while laughing at how terrible this would probably turn to my surprise I put the left cat eye on first and it was perfect. I thought this was a fluke and did the right it came out clean and perfect! I HAVE NEVER IN MY LIFE BEEN ABLE TO DO A CAT EYE IN UNDER 10 MINUTES, LET ALONE THE TWO MINUTES THIS TOOK TO DO! There were no sloppy streaks that I had to touch up or anything you would expect. Just a clean crisp line. I can now do a cat eye EVERY day and look/feel like a badass. Everyone can think I spend hours doing my makeup in the morning." — LadyMeow Get it from Amazon for $14.98 (available in three sizes and a combo pack). 7. A jar of internet-beloved The Pink Stuff, which is an all-purpose cleaning paste that'll help you tackle all of your messes but make it *~pretty in pink~* at the same time. After hearing what incredible things The Pink Stuff can do, I (Heather) finally ordered it and tried it for myself. Honestly, wow! It really does work wonders. I tried it first on my Le Creuset cast iron pan (seen above, right) and really was amazed at how just one pass with The Pink Stuff (and a scouring brush) took off almost every stain! I can't wait to try it on literally everything in my home that needs a deep cleaning. Promising review:"I'm very impressed! It removed stubborn mold and grime from my shower tile grout with use of a hard bristle tooth brush. It removed hard water stains from my sinks and faucets. I noticed it really does remove mineral build up, but it takes a lot of elbow grease and repetitive applications before you start seeing progress. The texture feels similar to when you mix honey with sugar to make a lip scrub, except it's super fine grit and more pasty like putty or clay. It works amazing so far! No overpowering smell (barely any smell at all), easy to use, and a little product goes a long way. I haven't tried it on rust yet so we'll see how that goes. Over all very pleased and impressed so far. Highly recommend!" — Marissa Get it from Amazon for $5.97. 8. A luggage drink caddy you can attach to your wheeled luggage — it'll become your saving grace when traveling during the busiest times of year. You can use it to hold your Starbies, phone, ID, etc and prevent you from fumbling around for all those items while heading to the gate at the airport. Promising review: "This cup holder is perfect! It helps me a lot! Last time I took a plane with a suitcase and a cup of coffee, when it's my turn to check my passport and ticket, the coffee cup fell to the ground and coffee sprinkled. It was a nightmare! This time I bought this cup holder, it did do me a favor! I don't have to worry about where my cup and phone are! I can free my hands to do other things. I love it so much! Hope you love it too." — Philip Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in 30 colors). 9. Dawn Platinum Powerwash Dish Spray, which smells so freakin' good you might just get distracted from how wonderfully it works! All you'll have to do is spray it onto caked on food and grease, wait a lil', then rinse or wipe it away to reveal a perfectly clean pan. I use this spray nightly and can confirm it's fantastic. I use it on my frying pans and the grill pans from my Griddler (which is ALWAYS a pain to clean). It loosens all the gunk and makes it much easier to clean burnt bits and pieces off. It also really does smell incredible — very fresh and delightful! Promising review:"This is the best partner in the kitchen!! You need it now and always. Great for hard stains and even for a quick clean. I always have back ups never run out. RUN DON'T WALK TO ADD THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR CART RIGHT NOW." — Carlos G Get it from Amazon for $12.25 for a starter pack. 10. A splurge-worthy Dyson Airstrait that'll change the way you straighten your hair forever — it uses directional air flow (no metal plates!) to both dry and straighten your hair in minutes. Seriously, it only took me 10 minutes to do my hair directly from the shower! I've had the pleasure of testing out the Dyson Airstrait and, OMG, what an incredible piece of technology. Yes, I called this "tech" instead of a beauty tool. While it is both of these things, I was amazed by the gadget-ness of it right off the bat. I literally had to select on an LCD screen what language MY STRAIGHTENER should be set Anyways! The Airstrait has the ability to straighten both wet or dry hair — and does without the use of damaging hot plates. It uses directional airflow to smooth and straighten hair and, honestly, it is a pretty magical experience. The biggest learning curve for me was realizing the copper pieces (where the fan lives) need to face outward so you're not blowing your hair all over the place. The fan increases when you clamp the Airstrait around your hair (HOW DOES IT KNOW!?) and pauses entirely when you set it down (seen in the GIF to the left). Additionally, I have a toddler and am very limited on time. With this gadget I was able to take my hair from directly-from-the-shower wet to natural-looking straight hair in only TEN MINUTES. This is going to be such a game changer for my life!!! It's definitely worth the splurge. Get it from Amazon for $499.99 (available in two colors). 11. Or a rotating Beachwaver curling iron featuring the ability to basically curl your hair for you while you stand around watching YouTube videos. Technology these days, man. Beachwaver BuzzFeed editor Elizabeth Lilly loves hers! She said: "I've used about every kind of hair styling tool on the planet and had given up on curling irons with clamps. I was fully a curling wand girlie because I'm adept at heat styling and it gave me covetable mermaid waves I wanted. Then I tried a Beachwaver and haven't looked back since. I have them in two barrel sizes and now can zone out while I do my hair. The directional buttons for the tool are easy to use and if I accidentally press the button for the opposite way of which I'd like the barrel to spin, it's a quick and easy correction. I try all sorts of products for my job but this has quickly become one that I talk about all the time." Get it from Amazon for $99. 12. Affresh cleaning tablets to toss into your dishwasher and easily get rid of that yucky smell that seems to appear after a few washes — it'll banish lime and mineral build-up and leave your dishes nice 'n' clean. I have these tablets and use them all the time! They work especially great after the bottom of my dishwasher has gotten stained with residue from detergent or rusty-looking liquid after I've run my baking sheets through the wash. I love knowing I can just pop one into the dishwasher 1, 2, 3, and end up with a clean machine. Promising review:"After using this product, I am happy to report that my $5 investment saved me over $500. I was ready to replace my dishwasher, due to super cloudy glasses, residue, and just not getting clean. Then I saw a product test review for Affresh in Good Housekeeping magazine. I was ordering some stuff from Amazon anyway, so I added that to my order. I did not expect the results I got! The glassware that I thought was permanently etched and ruined came out like new. Same with cutlery. The difference is unbelievable. I am amazed!" — Sheila Get it from Amazon for $7.49. 13. And a box of washing machine cleaning tablets that'll easily remove any odor-causing residue from inside your machine — you don't want your clothes to smell, do ya? You can use this product on both front-load and top-load washing machines. I (Heather) ran it through the old washing machine that was left in my new house (beggars can't be choosers!) and it came out nice and clean. Promising review:"Works great. My washer started smelling like sour clothes. In turn, my clothes were smelling sour as well. I plopped an Affresh Tab in the washer and let it do its magic. After it was done I opened the washer and to my surprise there was no smell at all. This is a six-pack so buy one box for half a year or two boxes, and only have to order once per year. Definitely recommend." — jcski Get a box of five from Amazon for $11.39 (also available in a six-pack). 14. A slow cooker liners, because who wants to ruin the warm, cozy day they've curated with the unpleasant task of cleaning out their Crock-Pot? With the addition of these lovely liners you can simply toss it, wipe down your appliance, and get back to enjoying your evening. Amazon These liners fit 3 quarts–8 quarts. Promising review:"I will never NOT have some on hand. These things are a lifesaver (and time saver). Great quality and thickness. They don't rip easily if I accidentally scrape with a fork. Highly recommend!!" — Erin M Get a pack of 48 from Amazon for $29.52. 15. A set of clip-on dip bowls that'll transform any plate into a snack party — fill 'em with salsa alongside chips, ketchup with chicken fingers, ranch dressing paired with veggies... you catch my drift. Amazon Promising review:"These dip cups are easy to attach to your plates, filled with your favorite dipping sauces. No worries about them slipping off as they're sturdy. They're also dishwasher safe." — LJ Williams Get it from Amazon for $7.99. 16. A Wet & Forget shower cleaner you can use to clean your shower with the least amount of effort ever — seriously, you just leave it for the day then rinse it off and enjoy how sparkly and clean the glass will be! Amazon Promising review: "I had a horrible gray ring on the bottom of my shower that was impossible to remove. I had tried the Dawn Dish Soap method (with a lot of scrubbing), and even used toilet bowl cleaner to try to remove the soap scum. My next step was to tear out and replace the shower pan and tile. I figured this was my last chance and ordered the Wet and Forget Shower Spray and really coated the shower walls and floor pan and walked away. I CANNOT begin to tell you how happy I was to rinse down the walls sometime later and watch all that crud roll right down the drain!! This is the best product I have ever used in my life!! Works great and no toxic fumes!!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $19.98. 17. Elizavecca Collagen Protein Treatment — it'll revive your hair in case you haven't had a chance to book a salon appointment but your locks need a *quick* fix. Promising reviews:"I have 4c hair and was looking for a protein treatment for my thin and fragile hair. I had recently used a product in my hair that had so much alcohol in it that wreaked havoc on my hair, leaving it pretty damaged. I was very skeptical about this product because I have never seen anyone with my hair type use it. Boy was I wrong to doubt this product, it left my hair looking and feeling beautiful. I highly recommend it to anyone with natural or curly hair." — Therese-Claire Get it from Amazon for $7.60. And check out our full Elizavecca CER-100 collagen protein treatment review. 18. E.l.f's brand new Lash Xtndr Tubing Mascara you'll be racing to add to your cart after seeing reviewer photos. It features a lightweight tubing technology that magically wraps around lashes, transforming them from *drab to fab* without taking away from your natural look. Check out a TikTok of the E.l.f. tubing mascara in action. BuzzFeed writer Emma Lord is a fan with a capital F, " I am not a new human to the tubing mascara game, and in fact readily spent $26 on the famous OG blend from Blinc every time it needed replacing. I didn't even love it for the length half as much as the fact that tubing mascara like this genuinely never smudges, but can I just say — regardless of price, the E.l.f. tubing mascara formula blows all the others I've tried out of the water. It gives me way more length and volume than other brands, slides on so much more easily, stays put ALL day, and never, ever smudges. My favorite part, though, is how gently and easily it comes off with soap and water. In the past, other mascara removals have felt rough on my lashes, but this comes off so fast that I'm like ??? was I even wearing mascara a minute ago?? Anyway, I hesitate even writing this review because I want to gatekeep the hell out of this before it sells out, but the world needed to know. I'm a big fan of the brown shade (which is what I'm wearing above!), but it also comes in black and soft black." Get it from Amazon for $7 (available in three shades). 19. A decorative jar filled with 135 matches (you can strike 'em on the bottom!) so you can stop hunting around your junk drawer for that lil' matchbook you pocketed the last time you were out at a bar. Amazon Promising review:"Beautiful to display and the matches work great! I've bought other decorative matches and the striker or matches haven't worked well — this one is perfect!" — Sarah Get it from Amazon for $23.99. 20. A wall-mounted coat rack to serve as both a lovely lil' piece of wall decor and lend a helpful hand to hang your accessories — as if you needed another excuse to buy a new coat. Check out a TikTok of the coat rack in action. Promising review:"I bought one and was so in love with it that I immediately ordered a second one. I love the design when not is use, and when it use it is sturdy and versatile. I get a lot of compliments from visitors." — Femke Get it from Amazon for $49.98+ (available in four colors). 21. A divided hamper that'll keep your lights/darks separate so you won't have to spend any more time than necessary doing the laundry. Amazon There's even detachable mesh bags inside so you can scoop your clothes right up and into the washing machine. Promising review:"It does its job. It was exactly how it was pictured. It's very well made and makes the bathroom look great. It has a nice flat top to put things on the hamper when it is closed. Unfortunately this hamper does not do laundry or put clothes in itself." — Chris T. Get it from Amazon for $39.96+ (available in five colors and two pack sizes). 22. Airtight food storage containers that'll quickly become one of your favorite kitchen accessories — they'll keep a variety of items like beans, cookies, candies, and dried pasta fresh and organized. The set also comes with labels so you can easily see what's inside each container. Promising review:"I'm not sure how necessary these are…but I LOVE them! I store uncooked noodles, snacks, cereal, uncooked rice, croutons, etc. in these. I feel like my pantry is more aesthetically pleasing and definitely more organized. These stack well with each other and save me space from oddly shaped boxes and bags I would have in my pantry without them. I don't really know the benefit of having 'airtight containers' but I love the organization it offers and the food I store never tastes stale. For foods that need to be cooked (noodles, rice, etc.), I wrote the basic directions on the black stickers. I also used the stickers for the expiration dates of the food I store. I throw the containers in the dishwasher and clean the lids by hand. I'll definitely be getting more in the future!" — Jess Get a set of seven from Amazon for $21.84+ (available in two colors). 23. A Click & Carry Grocery Bag Carrier you likely saw on Shark Tank and thought "Wow, that's exactly what is missing from my life." Clip it onto your bags (it can lift up to 80 pounds!) sling 'em over your shoulder and be on your merry way. Amazon, Click & Carry is a Shark Tank and QVC-featured small business that specializes in easy carry accessories. Promising review: "TikTok made me buy it. This is great when you have a few bags and a box — for example, if you balance the bags, you can throw it over your shoulder and walk inside and have two free hands to carry the box, which is great. Product seems well built, and is comfortable on your shoulder or hand because of the padding." — Hung Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in seven colors). 24. Retro-inspired notepads that aren't sticky, so you can quickly write down a reminder to pick up milk on the way home and throw it into your bag without fear of it coming out covered in crumbs and debris. Gross. These are a popular pick on TikTok — you can get a closer look at them here! Promising reviews: "They are so cute. Will be purchasing again! Giving my office area character, color, and good vibes. Happy customer!!!" — Capri "These aren't sticky notes, just memo pads so if you're looking for sticky notes, you might want to pass on these. However, these are SO CUTE! They come in five different styles that are all well printed. The colors are great, and the paper is good. Not super thin or anything. There's a good number of each design in the pad, so I feel like the quality and value is definitely there. I am now using these on the daily! 10/10 love these!!" — Mary M. Get a set of five from Amazon for $7.99. 25. A pet hair remover with a unique patented brush design that'll let you invite guests to sit down without fear of them being covered head-to-toe in your dog's hair. From BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes: " I've been using the ChomChom for quite a while now. It took 10 seconds to rid my velvet couch ottoman (yes, velvet...a terrible cat owner choice, I know) of the hair my two gray kitties are constantly leaving everywhere. It takes a bit of practice to get the hang of using this roller — at first, I thought you only brushed down in one direction, and was confused why it wasn't picking up hair. It's important to do a push-and-pull brushing in *both* directions so it actually pulls the hair inside, which does require you to apply a bit of pressure. Afterward, you'll just dump out the hair that's been trapped inside." Promising review: "I've had it in my possession for like two hours and I've cleaned everything. The couch, the blinds, the cat tree pad, the chair; I'm obsessed. I feel like this thing should win an award for being so awesome. I feel like it should be in raffle baskets and giveaways and silent auctions for every event that highlights 'things cat people need.' It's better than those sticky rollers, it's better than the one-directional velvet wand thing that I always use the wrong way. It's the best." — Meowser Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in three colors). 26. Pretty in pink desk accessories to transform your desk from "hot mess" to "oh, yes!" The set comes with everything you could possibly need to keep your space nicely organized. Amazon Each set includes a pen cup, mail organizer caddy, paper tray, magazine holder, and sticky note holder. Blu Monaco is a small business that sells organizational products. Promising review:"I fell in love with this set the moment it came out of the box. It is sturdy, well-made and definitely worth the price. My living room is all pink and I just inherited my grandmother's writing desk so this fit in beautifully. I am a writer and like to make my writing space as inviting and lovely as possible. This desk set helps me keep my papers, mail, note pad, writing journals, and pens beautifully organized. Worth every cent." — MRS Get it from Amazon for $36.99+ (available in six colors). 27. A magnetic bobby pin and hair clip holder that'll help you keep your bathroom counter organized once and for all — no more rummaging around in your drawers trying to find a bobby pin while holding your hair up at the same time. Promising review:"Anyone with lots of hair knows it takes quite a few bobby pins to hold it all in place. This product holds them all with a strong magnet, while still allowing easy grabbing. Much better than storing them loose or in a container." — Janae C. Schaft Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in two colors). 28. A set of simple picture frames you can fill with your favorite printed photos (how chic would they look in black and white?!) or with art prints you've had your eye on foreverrrrr. Promising review:"First, I love that the front is not glass. The frames are lightweight, so it gives me flexibility when hanging. They're nice frames and I'm glad I bought them. They are now displaying my favorite artwork pieces my children have brought to me from school." — Amazon Customer Get a set of five from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in seven colors and 19 sizes). 29. An iridescent mini shelf that'll have you belting out "Levels" by Nick Jonas while you strategically organize your nail polish, sunglasses, whatever! Promising review:"These are in great shape and perfect as sunglasses shelves. I used a level, and they were easy to install. I highly recommend these and will probably buy more!" — Samantha G. Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in seven colors). 30. A Michael Scott reversible dishwasher magnet to make loading/unloading just a bit more fun — I dare you not to giggle to yourself while thinking about what unfathomable things "Prison Mike" might shout about your dishes. Promising review: "My whole family is a fan of The Office, so when I was searching for a magnet we could use on our dishwasher, this was the hands-down winner. Does it go with my farmhouse decor? Nope, not at all. But it does get the attention of two teenage boys. Had I gone with something a bit more my decor style, I can guarantee you it would not be as useful. I mean, we all would much rather see Prison Mike staring back at us than suit and tie Michael Scott, right? And there is only one way for that to out the dishwasher!" — R. Funk Get it from Amazon for $8.99. 31. Fancy reusable dispenser bottles you can fill with your favorite shampoo, conditioner, and body wash while also curating a spa-like vibe for your bathroom! No more mixed and totally nonmatching bottles creating eyesores in the midst of your go-to relaxation spot. Maisonovo is a small business that sells home goods. Promising review: "I love these bottles. They make everything uniform and high-end looking for a fraction of the price. They hold up amazing. I bought another set for my second bathroom." — Cindy Get it from Amazon for $27.90+ (available in seven colors). 33. An Angry Mama microwave cleaner to save your butt the next time you heat sauce and it explodes all over (oops). Fill her with vinegar and water and watch as she blows hot steam into your microwave oven to loosen up all the old food and stains. Wipe it clean and move on with your life! Promising review:"I'm embarrassed to say I hadn't cleaned my microwave in about six months. It's an awful task. I ran Angry Mama one time, wiped down easily, then ran it one more time to get it really clean. Highly recommend using it more often than once every six months for a super fast, super clean microwave!" — Kelsey Get it from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in four colors). 34. A Clorox ToiletWand you can use and then toss away — say SEE YA' to that gross toilet brush hiding in the corner of your bathroom. It'll leave your toilet smelling fresh as a daisy, since there is Clorox literally built right into it. Amazon I own and cherish this product. It's a dream knowing the "brush" is fresh and hasn't been intimate with the inside of my toilet prior to my picking it up again. This set comes with the wand and 16 refills. Promising review:"The primary reason I decided to purchase the Clorox Toilet Wand was so I could clean under my toilet rims, which I noticed was definitely getting neglected via using the standard toilet brushes to clean. Initially, I was looking for a toilet brush that had the shape needed to actually GET under the rim, and that's how I found out about it. Now that I've used it... I can say without a doubt that'll I'll never go back to a regular brush. I like the cleanliness of the disposable brushes as opposed to a regular toilet brush. And I especially like that I don't have to purchase a second brush with a shape capable of cleaning under the rim, which not only takes up more space, but also would take more time given I'd have to switch back and forth and apply product. With this, I can just clean the entire pot in less than five minutes with the same tool." — Brittney Nelson Get it from Amazon for $20.86. 35. And a Dyson WashG1 wet cleaner — one of their latest innovations that'll be an investment worth making. It magically glides across hard floors and thoroughly removes debris, stains, hair (!!!) and other liquids with just water (though you can add detergent if you'd like). You'll be amazed to see how dirty the water becomes in the tank while you clean! Dyson / Via I have this bad boy and lemme tell you — it is worth every single penny. Yes, it's pricey, but my home is primarily tile and wood floors and I have two little kids (who basically love on said floors). It uses microfiber rollers to clean and does so so well you'd think there was some sort of magic involved in the making of it. You don't need to do repeated passes to see results — the water in the bottom tank turned so dark my husband and I were horrified (as we mop and vacuum regularly!). After his first try my husband said, "Goodbye, mop!" It's lightweight, which is a huge perk, and the LCD screen lets you select various hydration levels and tells you how much battery time is left. Personally, my favorite highlight is that even though it is a functioning mop of sorts that uses water to clean my floors don't stay wet for very long at all. You can literally walk over the spots you cleaned moments later! It also cleans itself, which is fantastic. Definitely worth the splurge. Promising review: "We have had this for a few weeks, and it's really changed our floor game! Just using water, it gets our floors amazingly clean! Easy to use- easy to clean. We have a full house of hard flooring so mopping was always a huge ordeal- that's why we decided to take a chance on this purchase. We have always been a Dyson house though, so it wasn't a huge gamble and worth the money!" — SamM Get it from Amazon for $679 or Dyson for $699.99. Some reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
