27-05-2025
33 Somewhat Boring Everyday Essentials That Are Cheap
A silicone gripper to expertly open those slippery dog poop bags. There's nothing more frustrating than struggling to open the poop bag while your dog is exhibiting typical post-poop zoomies behaviors, going absolutely bonkers and pulling you in a million different directions. CHILL, BRO!
An ice cube tray that'll make hollow cylindrical ice cubes — aka the perfect shape for your giant Stanleys and Hydro Flasks.
A set of bed bands if your sheets slip and slide when you even look at them wrong. Lock those sheets in place with these handy suspenders!
A Mac keyboard shortcut sticker because you google the force quit shortcut several times a week when your finicky computer decides to just give you the spinning wheel of death. (It's option + command + esc BTW!)
A pair of retro-inspired oval sunglasses so your peepers are oh-so-stylishly protected.
A dog paw scrubber for all-in-one paw cleaning that won't bother your pooch and certainly won't bother you now that your floors will be free of muddy paw prints.
A pack of double shower hooks to save you time when you wanna toss your dirty shower curtain liner in the washing machine. Now you don't have to remove the shower curtain too (and then inevitably hang it up backwards). And one certified genius even used the hooks as pant hangers. *mind blown*
A "flossing toothbrush" with two types of bristles: flossing bristles that are 10 times thinner for really getting into the grooves between your teeth and regular firm bristles that are designed to last longer than the nylon bristles your current toothbrush probably has. Reviewers say it's gentle yet effective, even on sensitive teeth!
A weighted cord holder if you're tired of having to perilously lean off the side of your bed each night to grab your fallen phone card. You can also use it to keep cords organized at a work station, or as a cable/headphone wrap if you're traveling!
A mascara remover because you apply it just like mascara and it'll lift even the most stubborn waterproof formulas with ease.
Or a tube of E.l.f. Cosmetic Lash XTNDR tubing mascara so you don't have to faff around with makeup removers — just wipe it clean with water! No smudging, no flaking, and no copious amount of scrubbing to remove mascara at the end of the day. A true blessing for thin, fragile lashes!
An aligner cleaner foam for fresher breath and a cleaner mouthguard or retainer. Spray the foam directly on the aligner tray and then pop it in your mouth — done! Over time, the foam will dissolve, killing bacteria and removing build-up that makes your retainer look yellow and cloudy.
An easily washable drip catcher to prevent the counter space between the back of your faucet and the wall from turning into a puddle after you wash the dishes. This absorbent mat sits snugly around your faucet so the back section of your sink area stays dry.
A water dispenser leveler that'll probably elicit a literal "OMG" from you now that you know there is a solution to the annoying problem of it being nearly impossible to fully fill a glass with water from the fridge because of the current angle of the spout.
A microwave veggie steamer if you can't be bothered to boil a large pot of water just for your single serving of veggies. This steamer has a 2-cup capacity, so it's great for anyone who's cooking (or steaming) for one.
An extendable silicone straw because no, I will not apologize for wanting it! Nope! I am lazy. I want to sit where I'm sitting and not have to bring a heavy Stanley water bottle to my mouth when I'm thirsty.
A set of magnetic air fryer cheat sheets so your foods emerge perfectly cooked instead of still raw or burned to a crisp because you guesstimated the cook time.
A Dr. Scholl's heel repair balm for anyone with heels so cracked and dry that they refuse to let other people see their bare feet. This intensely hydrating salve comes in an easy-to-apply roll-on formula, and is designed to soften and protect the skin and fill in heel cracks.
A green-tinted L'Oréal Paris anti-redness BB cream to neutralize redness while simultaneously priming and hydrating your skin. You'll be ~flush with compliments~ on your makeup, but no one will be able to see the rosiness peek through. Phew!
A Maybelline volumizing brow mousse that'll fill in sparse brows, fluff up thin brows, and tame curly brows for natural-looking, full brows — all day long.
A pair of new and improved Loop Quiet 2 noise-reduction earplugs if you're easily overwhelmed by loud noises or just want to dull the sound of your coworkers having a full-on convo near your desk.
A pack of light-dimming stickers because bright alarm clocks and flashing electronics shouldn't distract you from sleep.
Plus, a contoured sleep mask so you can block out every speck of sunlight. It molds to your face sothe early-rising summer sun won't wake you from your slumber on the weekends at the god-awful hour of 6 a.m.
A pack of Downy wrinkle-releasing spray for taking your dress shirt from a crumpled mess to a professional-looking garment. Think of all the free time you'll have not having to iron your clothes each morning or drive to and from the dry cleaner each week.
A weekly keyboard planner to help you visualize your week, so you can organize your tasks and stay on top of to-dos.
A set of oven liners that'll catch crumbs before they can permanently attach themselves to your oven and create a big freaking mess you'll spend hours cleaning. Raise your hand if you hate cleaning your oven. Great. Now take that same hand and click the "add to cart" button.
A thumb light if it takes you a full three minutes to find the keyhole when you get home, and it's pitch black outside. You can also attach it to your TV remote (useful if you hate turning on the overhead lights for nighttime then you can't see the buttons), screwdrivers/tools, pet leashes, and more.
A Revlon blender tool because a natural-looking blend on your contour, blush, and highlighter isn't just a pipe dream. The jelly-like silicone tip mimics the feel of your fingertips, allowing you to keep your hands clean while expertly concealing and blending.
A waterless and instant makeup brush cleaner so you can skip the hours-long process of washing and drying your makeup brushes. This spray penetrates the brush hairs and melts oils and pigments fast while drying pretty much instantly. Wow!
A bottle of Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater spray for, yes, messy eaters, but also muddy footprints, pet accidents, period-related stains, and more. Parents swear by this stuff for its magical ability to make that mess *poof* disappear without using chlorine, perfumes, and sulfates. I'm not a parent, but I am giddy at the thought of not having "period" underwear anymore because I can just spray the stains away.
A trivet tree to protect your table from a hot pot or pesky water rings. When the trivets aren't in use, they stack on the included wooden base and look like a cute lil' tree!
An internet-famous Eos Vanilla Cashmere body lotion that'll soak your skin with 24 hours of nongreasy hydration. Reviewers say it smells just as delicious (maybe even more delicious) than more expensive lotions like Philosophy's "Warm Cashmere" and B&BW "Vanilla Bean Noel."
A cleverly designed rechargeable electric candle lighter with a genius bendable neck if it's a daily struggle trying to light a slumped-over wick that's half buried in wax. (Just me??) This is especially great if you have mobility issues or arthritis, as it turns on with a simple switch.
