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27-03-2025
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If You Like Doing The Least, Here Are 31 Products That'll Still Help You Get Stuff Done
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).
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23-03-2025
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Anyone Who Doesn't Want To Waste Time Should Check Out These 33 Products
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 · Daylight is burning; let's make the most of it. 1. An alarm clock on wheels you'll quickly develop a complicated relationship with — it'll roll around, jump, shake, make robotic sounds, and essentially just annoy you until you *finally* have to get out of bed, tackle it, and start your day. Clocky is a small business! Promising review:"My friends and family all know how terrible I am at waking up in the morning. Every alarm clock I have ever used has been defeated by my quick 'hit snooze button' reflexes. So much so that I find myself rushing for the door more often than I'd like. All that changed when I found Clocky. CLOCKY WORKS! Clocky moves, so I can't get comfortable or used to where the snooze button is placed. I easily carry Clocky to any room in the house I choose to get cozy, relax, and watch some TV 'til I fall asleep on a work night. I LOVE CLOCKY and highly recommend giving it a chance because you will fall in love with the results. I am now actively waking up at the original time I set my alarm to and also staying up so I can have a productive day. Get Clocky and save your day! ☆☆☆☆☆" — Valued Customer Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in nine colors). 2. "Plaud," an AI voice recorder and notes generator that uses the magic of ChatGPT to summarize audio — forget wasting another second handwriting a sticky note that'll only get lost in the bottom of your bag, never to see the light of day. You won't even need to manually open your Notes app to type up to-do lists! Your newfound virtual personal assistant is about to become your time-saving bestie. 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 two colors). 3. A reusable smart notebook to seamlessly combine your love of handwritten notes with the ease of taking them digitally. (Here's to you, Rocketbook app!) As you write in this seemingly magical notebook, your notes will *also* be recorded in the app. Is it 2025 or 3025? This set includes the notebook, a Pilot Frixion pen, and a microfiber cloth to wipe it all away. Once wiped away, they'll be transported through cloud services with the Rocketbook app, which is available for both iOS and Android. Promising review:"Love my Rocketbook Fusion! I thought this looked cool, and so I ordered one. Then I joined a group on social media that is for owners of Rocketbooks, and my brain has been blown. There is soooooo much one can do with these notebooks! I am loving having it to take notes while I'm on a Zoom call for work. I am more engaged, and I process more when I'm taking notes in writing. I've always had stacks of notebooks. Small ones for different projects at work. Another for personal thoughts. Another for a nonprofit I'm on the board of. Of course, a planner or two is needed for good measure. Now I have one. One thin notebook. And several fun pens... Now I can meal plan, project track, journal, and take notes all in one place! Rocketbook also puts out some great videos with ideas on how to personalize the pages for your individual needs. Possibilities are endless!" — Nikola Sievert Get it from Amazon for $29..99+ (available in two sizes and in 14 colors). 4. A motivating daily planner that literally says "You've got this!" at the top — it'll also look oh-so-cute on your desk or fridge and has sections to keep track of appointments, how much water you're drinking, a to-do list, what you ate (meal prep, perhaps?!) and a general notes/doodling area. Each pad comes with 50 sheets. Promising review:"I use this first thing when I get in the office in the mornings as a 'personal to-do' before our morning meetings. It reminds me to stay productive when I might not have work to do in the office at that moment, but it also reminds me throughout the day of the intention I set early on. It's been a great visual reminder of my personal goals while I'm achieving professional goals." — Chelsea Ashton Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in nine styles). 5. A Kitsch heatless curling set — wrap your hair into it before hitting the hay, remove it when you wake up, and then stare at yourself and your luscious locks. It's as easy as that — no heat needed! If only Sleeping Beauty knew about these before that looooong slumber... Kitsch is an LA-based, self-financed, woman-owned business established in 2010 that specializes in hair accessories. Promising review:"I was thoroughly impressed at how well this worked!!! My daughter has very long, thick hair, and I did not honestly expect this to work as well as it did!!! I am now going to purchase one for myself!!! Highly recommend!!!!" — Steven Schoorens Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in 11 styles). 6. Or JVN No Heat Air Dry Cream if you don't have the time to sit with a hair dryer but know you can't go out into the world without freshening up your strands — this can be used on damp or dry hair to help transform your look from frizzy to fabulous. Promising review:"After 20+ years of trying to find a product to help me manage my curly hair, Jonathan Van Ness has done it. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this product. First, it smells absolutely amazing and makes me feel like I am using a high-quality, salon-quality product. I love how well it manages frizz and how soft it makes my hair feel." — Samantha Laquinta Get it from Amazon for $15+ (available in two sizes). 7. A winged eyeliner stamp because you and I know you simply don't have the time (or patience) to try and conquer crafting the perfect cat-eye. Let this baby do the work for you so you can move on to other steadily lining your lips. 😅 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 baddie. 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). 8. Wonderskin Wonder Blading One Step Lip Stain Masque that'll feel more like a science experiment than a beauty product — the instant results will baffle you! You simply apply the mask in a fun shade of blue (but fear not, that's not the final color), then peel it off to reveal a perfectly pink pout that stays in place despite whatever eating/drinking plans you've got lined up. Amazon, Wonderskin is a small business specializing in cosmetic and skincare products. Promising reviews: "I kept seeing Wonder Blading Lip videos on my TikTok. Went to Sephora and couldn't believe they didn't have it. Wound up buying it on Amazon and loving it!" — PM "I didn't know what to expect when I received this product, but I have to say I am pleasantly surprised! I absolutely love it! I put it on as soon as it arrived. I kept it on for almost a minute, and when I wiped it off with a damp cotton ball, the color was beautiful. It's true to its word about the 12-hour staying power. I put a little lip balm over it and enjoyed eating, drinking, and talking. It didn't come off! If you like lip stain? Get this product! It's a keeper. I will be ordering all of the shades." — Brandy Get it from Amazon for $22 (available in 11 shades). 9. Catrice "Instant Awake" Under Eye Brightener — it'll conceal and brighten the dark circles under your eyes SO FAST you might even forget you stayed up super late watching Severance and are now sleepier than ever. This lightweight color-adapting formula now comes in four fabulous shades! The color-adaptive formula is designed so one of four shades will work on any skin tone. I've personally tested this out, and it has become an essential part of my daily routine. As a mom of two, I gotta just say I am TIRED. So tired that I'm not sure what my face even looks like without bags under my eyes — that is, unless I've got the Catrice "Instant Awake" on. A little really goes a long way and has great coverage. I wore it throughout my sister's wedding weekend in Aruba, and despite the heat, it stayed perfectly in place. An incredible product for an even more incredible price...10/10 from me. Promising review: "Took years off my eyes! This product is so reasonably priced. I came across a TikTok promoting this and decided to take a chance since the price was super reasonable. My eyes looked brighter in a good way, and the concealer worked so well that I felt I looked younger. I got compliments from friends asking what I did differently with my makeup. I recommend it." — Placeholder Get it from Amazon for $6 (available in four shades). 10. A steering wheel desk for anyone who often finds themselves trying to quickly catch up on some work while being nap-trapped in the car after desperately driving around in circles in hopes their cranky toddler will *finally* get some rest. Don't you DARE wake that baby!!! Promising review:"Works perfect for a working mom!!! Picked this up knowing summer is around the corner, and I will be no longer be utilizing a nanny. Figured I'd save money and work from the car as needed during sports and take calls when needed. Worked like a charm!" — Ashley Seitzer Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in six colors). 11. A robotic vacuum will lend you a helping hand in all your cleaning endeavors — Cheetos dust, coffee grinds, endless strands of hair; none of these stand a chance against you and your new partner in crime. They'll get the cleaning done so you can conquer another task on your to-do list. (Sigh, it's laundry, isn't it?) This robotic vacuum can easily move between hard floors and low- to medium-pile carpets/rugs and can pick up all the accumulated dust, dirt, and hair while you go about your day. It has an infrared sensor to avoid knocking into obstacles (like furniture and walls) and drop-sensing tech so it won't fall down stairs and off ledges. And if it starts to run low on battery, it'll just return to its base for a recharge! Reviewers do recommend keeping stray items like socks and cords off the floor before running this. Promising review:"This robot vacuum is incredible! I have three dogs and a cat; this vacuum is a time saver. I run it each day, and it has done an incredible job of keeping pet hair, dirt, and debris picked up in my home. Works well on carpet, hardwood, and tile floors. Wish I had purchased it sooner!" — t. hampton Get it from Amazon for $129.99+ (also available in three other models). 12. A practical folding treadmill you can place right under your desk to get your steps in while tuning into yet another meeting that could've been an email — no more letting Martha from finance rob you of your precious time! Get ready to crush your work *and* fitness goals all at once. Promising review:"I love this walking pad; it's easy to use as it has a remote and mobile app. Depending on your preference, you can slow it down or speed it up. On the mobile app, you can track steps. It has a nice safety feature where it stops running if you step off of it while walking. It's very quiet. I love that it folds in half, and I can store it away. It's not too heavy to move it. It's perfect for home office and being active throughout the day." — Mehri Umbreit Get it from Amazon for $399. 13. Or a TikTok-famous desk bike if you'd rather *~cycle~* through your emails — this version has wheels, so you can literally *roll* it away when you're done with it. We looooove a multi-tasking moment! This compact, rolling desk bike is also height adjustable so you can get your perfect fit with the tray, has super quiet pedaling (won't interrupt your calls!), eight resistance levels, and a way to track your mileage, rpm, and other stats. Psst — you can watch the viral desk bike TikTok featuring it for more insight on how it works. It's been liked over 2.5 million times! Promising review:"I have had this product for about a week now. Absolutely love it, what a game-changer!! As a consultant who lives a typical consulting life, I pretty much sit in front of a computer all day long. Even though I work remotely a lot, I barely leave my desk. After a while, you will start to suffer from all the common things, like everyone else: back pain, neck pain, you know, all those things. Those all got changed when I saw this product! To be honest, I didn't buy it right away because of the price, of course. But I finally decided to make the purchase as a holiday gift to myself. And I am so glad I made this choice! It hasn't been long, but I have been using it every day. It was super easy to put together and easy to move around because of the wheels. You can totally work while using it. The best part is, YOU DON'T EVEN FEEL LIKE YOU'RE WORKING OUT. And somehow it helps you to concentrate better. There is no need to dedicate one hour for the gym, this could be an anytime thing. When you are working, watching shows, even playing games. I guess because of the working out, my sleep improved as well. Not to mention the pains in my back. All in all, this thing changed my life!!" — joshua0315 Get it from Amazon for $249.99 (available in six styles). 15. A mason jar cold brew maker if you're a proud member of the Drinking-iced-coffee-all-year Club (here, here!) Plus, it'll be ready and waiting when you roll out of bed. Reviewers absolutely love this version and also use it to brew their favorite iced teas. County Line Kitchen is a small business specializing in mason jar–style cold brew makers, pitchers, and accessories. Promising review: "This has been a hit in my house. Makes the most delicious cold brew and is of great quality. Has saved a ton of money on going out and on pods I used to buy. I try to let it sit for 48 hours so I can dilute it with a little water to get it to last longer, and throw it in my dishwasher in between uses. Perfect!" — Jo Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two sizes and colors). 16. Or a fancy-schmancy Terra Kaffe Super Automatic Espresso Machine for fans of hot coffee bevs — this magical gadget has an app feature that'll let you set auto-wake and sleep times so you won't have to waste a single second of your morning prepping your much-needed caffeine. It can make barista-like drip coffee and espresso from whole beans and pre-ground ones. Is this what inspired Ariana Grande to sing, "I see it, I like it, I want it, I got it?" This machine seems too good to be true, TBH. It has a dedicated heating element just for steam and a precision frothing dial to let you make your foam *exactly* as you like it (and you can use ANY milk with it!). You can create a customized drink menu — the machine will remember how you want your coffee! That's more than I can say for most of the chain coffee shops I've been to. The best part is that you can use ANY coffee you'd like with it. It's a splurge but will definitely be worthwhile (and save you money in the long run, since you'll be drinking coffee at home). Promising review:"I'm honestly impressed with this espresso machine. I've owned others in the past (Breville Barista, Breville Nespresso), and I'm loving Terra Kaffe. The overall quality, as well as the ease of use and setup, have been first in class. I appreciate that I can do pre-grinded and full coffee beans. So far, I've been using the pre-set Latte and Cappuccino setting, but I know I'll be playing around with settings, so I appreciate how much control you get over things like how much froth you want, the ratio of coffee to milk, and temperature. Highly recommended! Highly recommended!" — Andres_C Get it from Amazon for $1,695 (available in black or white). 17. Or a self-adhesive SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher to transform the espresso machine you already have and love into a smart device you can program to turn on before you hop out of bed. Once you set it up, you'll be able to use Google, Alexa, or an app on your phone to control it. Technology, man. Reviewers love this because it doesn't require you to "smart enable" other parts of your home. I need to get one of these for my husband, who drags himself out of bed every morning to turn on his espresso machine. Promising review:" This little bot has vastly improved my quality of life! I've stickered it to my air conditioner unit in two separate apartments, and it's made controlling the room temp a breeze (no pun intended). Do note, in order to use it with Alexa, you will need a separate component. That said, you can control it within its own app as is. I highly recommend getting it set up with Alexa, though. It automatically paired with Alexa, and it works off of Bluetooth, so it's super easy to detect and set up. It's exactly what I wanted!" — Danny Conner Get it from Amazon for $29.99. 18. A Better Breader Bowl — a container designed to make seasoning meat or veggies a cinch. All you have to do is add your bread crumbs/seasoning into one section and your meat/veggies to another, then shake, shake, shake! Promising review: "This thing is awesome! Breading anything makes such a mess in my kitchen, but I absolutely loved being able to do everything in one container. I only tried a dry rub, but I was so impressed with how evenly it coated. Plus, being dishwasher safe was a major bonus. Seriously considering getting some for gifts." — Susanne C. Get it from Amazon for $19.99. 19. A Baby Brezza Formula Pro Advanced parents will be able to rely on to help them make their baby a bottle in a flash — which is *much* appreciated when they're screaming their head off because they've decided they're hungry. I've literally told every single parent or parent-to-be in my life that THIS machine is what's keeping me going — it is the light of my life (next to my kids, of course). The number one item I simply could not live without is the Baby Brezza Formula Pro Advanced. Literally, I would happily spend my last penny on this product because it has made that much of a difference in my life over the last few years. It's essentially a Keurig for baby bottles. It has the capability of mixing formula with the proper amount of water and dispensing it at the *perfect* temperature for baby. It has a button on it so I can easily choose how many ounces I want for a bottle, depending on how recently the baby has eaten sometimes we need only need 2-ounces instead of 4-ounces, etc. The bottle settings will stay in place, so while my baby is screaming (she gets hangry!) I just have to place a bottle under the dispenser and hit the 'start' button. It's so easy I can literally do it with one hand while holding her. The spout has to be cleaned every four bottles, which I just do with hot water and a paper towel, and the water needs to be refilled once a day (like a Keurig). Other than that, all I have to do is ensure the formula container is filled. My husband set it up like a baby bar cart in the nursery so we don't have to stumble down our stairs to the kitchen while bleary-eyed and half asleep in the middle of the night. It really is a godsend, and I don't know what I'd do without it! Get it from Amazon for $198. 20. And a Baby Brezza Bottle Washer Pro, because why clean bottles by hand when *THIS* exists? This magical machine washes, sterilizes, AND dries bottles, breast pump parts, and other accessories with natural steam. Take it from someone who genuinely knows — this will save you SO much time so you can do one of the other million things on your to-do list instead of hangin' out with a bottle brush. When I had my first child, I used the Baby Brezza Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer, which is absolutely fantastic, but still had to hand wash and scrub the bottles before popping them into the machine. This new FANTASTIC model takes that completely out of the equation. I got it before having my daughter and it has truly changed my life — not an exaggeration. I haven't used a bottle brush ONCE, and she's almost 8 months old! It has six different cleaning modes, but I always use the 88-minute one that does all three features. The only somewhat downside is you'll need to purchase detergent tablets, but I promise you it's worth it. Here's what you'll need to do: fill the front partition of the machine with your bottles/nipples (or pump parts, whatever) and drop the detergent tablet into the bottom. Next, empty any water from previous cycles from the water basin and replace it back in the machine. Finally, fill the top container with clean (I used filtered) water up to the max line mark, then pop that back in as well. Choose which cycle you want to run and, BOOM, you're done! The whole water dumping/refilling process probably takes about...... five minutes? It is a bit bulky, so rather than keep ours in the kitchen we leave on top of our washing machine. It's also worth noting it holds four bottles at once, so we typically need to run it twice a day. TL;DR: It's a miracle machine. Get it from Amazon for $299.99. 21. A BabyBjörn Harmony Carrier, so you can do all kinds of things hands-free, like take your baby on a Target shopping trip, do chores around the house, make a salad, brush your hair, whatever! They'll likely get a nice, snuggly nap in while you get stuff done. It'll be a win for everyone! Since the birth of my son in 2022, I have been on the hunt for a baby carrier I love. It took me two years to find one that finally fit the bill! This one from BabyBjörn is pricey but has all the features I was looking for in a carrier. Many of the other brands I tried were SO difficult to figure out — how should the straps go? How do I get the baby in? How do I get the baby OUT?! The Harmony simplified all of those concerns with its easy-to-use clasp system. I could buckle my daughter in on my own, allowing me to go on more outings alone with her and my toddler. My neighbors definitely all had a glimpse of me wearing my daughter while pushing my son on his trike at the same time. (I am EXHAUSTED, to say the least.) Additionally, the material is very lightweight, whereas other brands I've tried left me and my tot feeling hot and sweaty. I used this one throughout the entire summer, and while I was, of course, warmer from having a baby strapped to me, I wasn't overtly dying of heat. It was also designed with padded shoulder straps and a pressure-relieving waist belt, which was MUCH appreciated. When your tyke inevitably spits up all over it, you can just toss it in the wash! Truly love this product. Get it from Amazon for $239.99 (available in nine styles). 22. A car seat buckle release tool that'll save both your nails and your precious time! No one wants to struggle to open those (thankfully) extremely secure buckles while they're kiddo is hitting a pitch that could likely break glass. This gadget doesn't attach to the car seat, so no need to fret about kiddos unbuckling themselves while you're driving. Promising review:"Love that my kindergartner can unbuckle himself. It makes morning school drop-off SO MUCH EASIER! And he likes the independence of being able to do it himself!" — Lauren Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in seven colors). 23. A grape cutter because who on earth wants to spend their precious time cutting grapes??? This lil' gadget will ensure your kiddo's favorite fruit is the perfect size without costing you an entire afternoon. Promising reviews:" Must have if you have toddlers. Wish I knew of this sooner. Has made it so much easier to cut grapes for my toddler. Now can do it one-handed when my LO won't let me set him down to cut the fruit. I have also used it to cut blueberries and blackberries." — Crystal Albertin "If your toddler loves grapes, this is a MUST-HAVE! So much easier than cutting into 4ths with a knife." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $11.76. 24. A rotating whisk blender you'll praise your new I-cook-all-the-time self for buying — it can blend, froth, whisk, beat, and stir, all without taking up much storage space in your kitchen. Are you someone who casually whips up a salad dressing all on your own? You just might be now, thanks to this tool. Check out a TikTok of the whisk in action. Promising review:"This is one of the coolest gizmos I've purchased! And it works like a charm, especially for scrambled eggs. I've always struggled with getting the egg white and yolk blended well together. This tool does the trick. I found it most effective with liquids. Any kind of sauce or salad dressing can be well blended with this tool too." — Austin Get it from Amazon for $16.99. 25. A game-changing Snap N' Strain to attach to any pot or bowl. Just think of how much space you'll save in your already crowded kitchen cabinets *and* how much time you'll save not searching for your strainer. It also has a spout so you can control how much liquid you pour out, and its compact design won't take up much storage space! Promising review:"Typically, I am not a fan of one-trick kitchen utensils. But this thing is a game changer!! Regular strainers are clunky and take up too much space, plus pouring scalding hot liquid into them with heavy food splashing around is dangerous and messy. This eliminates that. Seriously, how have I lived my life without this? I remember making a very large and heavy batch of soup stock, and it was difficult enough to just lift the pot and pour, let alone safely into a strainer that could easily move or tip over if I poured too quickly…but this baby made the transfer so easy it's almost laughable that anyone would use a normal strainer these days! It's sturdy, it stays in place, it's small, lightweight, won't rust, easy to clean, doesn't burn your hands after being submersed in liquid fire. What else could you ask for in a strainer? Enough already, just buy it!" — Kellu Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in six colors). 26. A divided hamper that'll keep your lights/darks separate, so you won't have to spend any extra time sorting through your black and white socks. Efficiency is key, my friends. 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 $48.46+ (available in five colors). 27. 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. No need to make multiple, time-consuming trips back and forth to your car. 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). 28. An undetectable laptop mouse jiggler that'll slide right into a USB port so you can sneak away to make some personal calls (schedule doctor's appointments, check in on your grandma, etc) without anyone noticing you're missing. Promising review:"Saves me from auto logouts! My brother recommended this handy gadget. I work from home and have three monitors. When I leave my desk for lunch, the computer goes to sleep, and when I come back, everything is logged out, and whatever was on three monitors ends up on two. SO frustrating. This is programmable for three settings, and I use it on the minimal movement, so when I come back, everything is just as I left it. Revolutionary! Just remember to turn it on!" — Isaiah Get it from Amazon for $8.99. 29. An electric potato peeler to transform spuds into mashed potatoes at record speed. If for some bizarre reason you *don't* want potatoes with every meal, it'll also work on other fruits 'n' veggies like like apples and kiwis. Promising review:"Love it! It's light and easy to use. When I used a potato peeler, I was always peeling too much potato with the peel. This blade is fine and only gets the skin, in seconds. Except for the 'poles' of the potato, but I don't mind. It's easy to clean if you have a sprayer to just rinse off the spikes where you insert your potatoes. Small enough and doesn't take up much room." — yestfl Get it from Amazon for $19.98. 30. And an amazing cheese grater that'll have you volunteering to bring mac and cheese for every potluck from here on out — it has the ability to grate an entire block of cheese in under a minute!!! It can also grate vegetables and nuts, in case you were wondering. Check it out in this TikTok video to see it work its magic. Promising review: "The one I received was sharp enough to get the job done! I shred a large head of cabbage in less than five minutes, counting clean-up! Shreds potatoes just as quick with peels on, or thin slices just as easy! Cheese I would partly freeze before shredding as it will get a little gummy the warmer it gets! Clean counter suction works great. I lightly dampened, dried, placed on counter, holds real strong! Oh, I also slice a cored apple in no time!" — Macy S. Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in 11 colors and two styles). 31. A veggie chopper because none of us have time to cry at the club anymore — and by "club," I mean your kitchen, and by "us," I mean myself (I'm reserving for my annual viewing of Titanic). Anyways, this baby will dice up anything you throw in it at record speed. Chop, chop! Fullstar is a small business established in 2017 that specializes in kitchen gadgets. Check out a TikTok of the veggie chopper in action. Promising review:"Makes life so much easier. I can't imagine chopping onions or bell peppers by hand anymore, and it does so much more. We used to have a Prepworks chopper which was a similar idea, but you had to press so hard to chop, and it broke after not too long. This one requires very little effort to cut through the food, and it has a generous container." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $24.87 (available in four colors). 32. A cup rinser that'll make cleaning bottles, glasses, and mugs as easy as 1, 2, 3, which means you'll have more time to do more important things like do a deep dive on social media to figure out if your neighbor's sister got engaged. You know, important things! Amazon, Check out a TikTok of the cup washer in action. To install, you can use the instructions and materials provided to easily hook it up to the hot water line. Note that this won't install on sinks without a flat edge! Promising review:"Never knew I needed one until I saw it on TikTok, and with water bottles and toddler cups it is essential to my household!" — Gayla Brink Get it from Amazon for $19.99. 33. An Emeril Lagasse dual-zone air fryer oven combo with precise temperature for both sides so you can cook two very different items at once (and in two different ways). It has the capability to air fry, bake, cook pizza, reheat, dehydrate, roast, broil, grill, toast, keep items warm, slow cook, and can be used as a rotisserie. Bam! Emeril is still killin' it! Amazon, Promising review:"We purchased this oven after our 26-inch drop-in oven finally saw its last day. It is a temporary oven 'til we remodel the kitchen. This oven does it all. I have cooked amazing dinners, cakes, cookies, and pies. the dual-zone sync option is awesome. Very happy customer here!!!" — Steve Get it from Amazon for $253.99. Some reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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19-03-2025
- Health
- Buzz Feed
41 Time-Saving Products For Anyone Who's Ever Wished There Were More Than 24 Hours In A Day
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 · A steering wheel desk = pure genius. 1. "Plaud," an AI voice recorder and notes generator that uses the magic of ChatGPT to summarize audio — forget wasting another second handwriting a sticky note that'll only get lost in the bottom of your bag, never to see the light of day. You won't even need to manually open your Notes app to type up to-do lists! Your newfound virtual personal assistant is about to become your time-saving bestie. 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 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. A HappyLight sunlamp with seemingly magical properties to help improve your energy levels and mood. It's a no-brainer buy for anyone who works into the wee hours of the night and could really benefit from a sunlight-like boost to keep them going. Amazon Read more about sunlamps and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) at Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic. Promising review:"I work from home at night. I never see the light of day during the winter. This light has been a joy to have and gives great light at my desk to work with, with the benefit of mimicking sun exposure. It's very easy to use and to replace bulbs." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (clip the $10 off coupon on the product page for this price). 3. A Take-n-Slide medication tracker you'll pat yourself on the back for investing in on the all-too-frequent super busy days when you haven't even had a chance to sit down, let alone recall if you took your pills properly. Take-n-Slide is a small business specializing in tools that make it easy to keep track of medications. They also offer a vitamin tracker, pet med tracker, and multi-dose tracker. See it in action on TikTok. Promising review:"How did I live without these? If pill boxes are just not working for you or your loved ones, and the automated dispensers are prohibitively expensive, do give these a try! I've been using them for a week now and have a lot of relief in seeing for certain whether the pill has been taken." — GingerSnap Get a pack of five from Amazon for $19.99 (available in two colors and a two-pack). 4. Lumify Eye Drops, which are *so* beloved on TikTok they've been selling left and right on Amazon! Reviewers adore them because they reduce redness in their eyes nearly instantly — an absolute must-have if you haven't been getting much sleep thanks to your all-too-busy schedule. Learn more about different kinds of eye drops and what they can do at Cleveland Clinic. Note that eye drops can potentially mask symptoms of eye conditions, so you should talk to your eye doctor about what's right for you. And according to Mayo Clinic, you should avoid redness-reducing drops if you're looking for dry eye relief. Promising review:"I have a big spot of blood vessels in the inner corner of my left eye. I've used Visine, Clear Eyes, you name it. No eye drop has made my eyes look this great. Only Lumify! I was soo happy when I looked in the mirror and saw some beauty in my eyes instead of darkness and redness." — Angela Leonard Get it from Amazon for $11.93. 5. SweatBlock wipes that'll become your saving grace if you're running around so much, you're constantly dripping in sweat. These babies are prescription strength and designed to take on hyperhidrosis, nervous sweating, and hormonal sweating. These wipes did NOT come to play! Amazon, This stuff is VERY strong, so if you have sensitive skin, consider doing a spot test before going all-in. Promising review: "For anyone who might be skeptical, please allow me to put you at ease. If you have hyperhidrosis, meaning it can be 9 degrees outside and you're still sweating under your arms, this product has the potential to change your life. I would sweat THROUGH a sports coat before noon. Enter the SweatBlock product. I've had it for three weeks, and it is life-changing. I DO NOT sweat under my arms anymore. I'm still on the original box that I bought three weeks ago. I had to write a review after I was cleaning the garage today in 85-degree heat. I was sweating through my shirt on my back — BUT NOT MY UNDERARMS. It is amazing!" — Frosty McGee Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $19.99. 6. A Kitsch heatless curling set — wrap your hair into it before hitting the hay, remove it when you wake up, then stare at yourself and your luscious locks. It's as easy as that — no heat needed! If only Sleeping Beauty knew about these before that looooong slumber... Kitsch is an LA-based, self-financed, woman-owned business established in 2010 that specializes in hair accessories. Promising review:"I was thoroughly impressed at how well this worked!!! My daughter has very long, thick hair, and I did not honestly expect this to work as well as it did!!! I am now going to purchase one for myself!!! Highly recommend!!!!" — Steven Schoorens Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in 11 styles). 7. And Kitsch's claw clip, which will help you tame your tangled locks into a stylish updo — no need to lose patience trying to look presentable on days your hair simply won't cooperate. It's super strong, has a sturdy clamp that'll serve every hair type, and has a delicate look to it that'll make you feel like a princess on their day off. Kitsch is an LA-based, self-financed, woman-owned business established in 2010 that specializes in hair accessories. Promising review:"Love that you can dress this up or down! It is my go-to accessory for working in preschool to put my hair up quickly. It is elegant and classic. It is amazingly durable, even when getting thrown in the bottom of my heavy work bag! I am amazed by this clip. I have coarse, medium thick hair, and it is the perfect size." — Niki Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two styles). 8. Or JVN No Heat Air Dry Cream if you don't have the time to sit with a hair dryer but know you can't go out into the world without freshening up your strands — this can be used on damp or dry hair to help transform your look from frizzy to fabulous. Promising review:"After 20+ years of trying to find a product to help me manage my curly hair, Jonathan Van Ness has done it. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this product. First, it smells absolutely amazing and makes me feel like I am using a high-quality, salon-quality product. I love how well it manages frizz and how soft it makes my hair feel." — Samantha Laquinta Get it from Amazon for $15+ (available in two sizes). 9. A winged eyeliner stamp because you and I know you simply don't have the time (or patience) to try and conquer crafting the perfect cat-eye. Let this baby do the work for you so you can move on to other steadily lining your lips. 😅 Lovoir Beauty is a small business! 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 baddie. 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). 10. Wonderskin Wonder Blading One Step Lip Stain Masque that'll feel more like a science experiment than a beauty product — the results will baffle you! You simply apply the mask in a fun shade of blue (but fear not, that's not the final color), then peel it off to reveal a perfectly pink pout that stays in place despite whatever eating/drinking plans you've got lined up. Wonderskin is a small business specializing in cosmetic and skincare products. Promising reviews: "I kept seeing Wonder Blading Lip videos on my TikTok. Went to Sephora and couldn't believe they didn't have it. Wound up buying it on Amazon and loving it!" — PM "I didn't know what to expect when I received this product, but I have to say I am pleasantly surprised! I absolutely love it! I put it on as soon as it arrived. I kept it on for almost a minute, and when I wiped it off with a damp cotton ball, the color was beautiful. It's true to its word about the 12-hour staying power. I put a little lip balm over it and enjoyed eating, drinking, and talking. It didn't come off! If you like lip stain? Get this product! It's a keeper. I will be ordering all of the shades." — Brandy Get it from Amazon for $22 (available in 11 shades). 11. A steering wheel desk for anyone who often finds themselves trying to quickly catch up on some work while being nap-trapped in the car after desperately driving around in circles in hopes their cranky toddler will *finally* get some rest. Don't you DARE wake that baby!!! Promising review:"Works perfect for a working mom!!! Picked this up knowing summer is around the corner, and I will be no longer be utilizing a nanny. Figured I'd save money and work from the car as needed during sports and take calls when needed. Worked like a charm!" — Ashley Seitzer Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in six colors). 12. A motivating daily planner that literally says "You've got this!" at the top — it'll also look oh-so-cute on your desk or fridge and has sections to keep track of appointments, how much water you're drinking, a to-do list, what you ate (meal prep, perhaps?!), and a general notes/doodling area. Each pad comes with 50 sheets. Promising review:"I use this first thing when I get in the office in the mornings as a 'personal to-do' before our morning meetings. It reminds me to stay productive when I might not have work to do in the office at that moment, but it also reminds me throughout the day of the intention I set early on. It's been a great visual reminder of my personal goals while I'm achieving professional goals." — Chelsea Ashton Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in nine styles). 13. I Dew Care's "Tap Secret" mattifying powder shampoo — it's benzene-free, comes in six hair colors, and will be your savior when, oops, you've overslept again before work. Sleepyhead? Certainly not you!!! The powder-based dry shampoo works just like spray formulas — apply to the area you're looking to refresh and then shake out the excess powder with your fingertips or a brush. Promising review: "This stuff works better than Batiste at absorbing oil. I have very wavy, fine, greasy hair, and I can go an additional day without washing it now." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $18. 14. Catrice "Instant Awake" Under Eye Brightener — it'll conceal and brighten the dark circles under your eyes SO FAST you might even forget you stayed up super late watching Severance and are now sleepier than ever. This lightweight color-adapting formula now comes in four fabulous shades! The color-adaptive formula is designed so one of four shades will work on any skin tone. I've personally tested this out, and it has become an essential part of my daily routine. As a mom of two, I gotta just say I am TIRED. So tired that I'm not sure what my face even looks like without bags under my eyes — that is, unless I've got the Catrice "Instant Awake" on. A little really goes a long way, and it has great coverage. I wore it throughout my sister's wedding weekend in Aruba, and despite the heat, it stayed perfectly in place. An incredible product for an even more incredible price...10/10 from me. Promising review: "Took years off my eyes! This product is so reasonably priced. I came across a TikTok promoting this and decided to take a chance since the price was super reasonable. My eyes looked brighter in a good way, and the concealer worked so well that I felt I looked younger. I got compliments from friends asking what I did differently with my makeup. I recommend it." — Placeholder Get it from Amazon for $6 (available in four shades). 15. A robotic vacuum will lend you a helping hand in all your cleaning endeavors — Cheetos dust, coffee grinds, endless strands of hair; none of these stand a chance against you and your new partner in crime. They'll get the cleaning done so you can conquer another task on your to-do list. (Sigh, it's laundry, isn't it?) This robotic vacuum can easily move between hard floors and low- to medium-pile carpets/rugs and can pick up all the accumulated dust, dirt, and hair while you go about your day. It has an infrared sensor to avoid knocking into obstacles (like furniture and walls) and drop-sensing tech so it won't fall down stairs and off ledges. And if it starts to run low on battery, it'll just return to its base for a recharge! Reviewers do recommend keeping stray items like socks and cords off the floor before running this. Promising review:"This robot vacuum is incredible! I have three dogs and a cat; this vacuum is a time saver. I run it each day, and it has done an incredible job of keeping pet hair, dirt, and debris picked up in my home. Works well on carpet, hardwood, and tile floors. Wish I had purchased it sooner!" — t. hampton Get it from Amazon for $139.99+ (also available in three other models). 16. A dog bark deterrent device — it'll play a sound only dogs can hear with their too-cute ears to encourage them to shhhhhh for a little longer so you can catch some extra Zzzs after staying up far too late trying to squeeze every last minute out of the day. It's completely painless, and reviewers applaud it as a better alternative to shock collars. Promising review: "This dog-bark deterrent remote is an amazing option for getting your pup or even older dog trained to stop barking. It is a safer option than electric fences or shock collars. I have two Australian Shepards, a Husky, and an emotional support 'Shorkie.' All four of my dogs range from 6 months–5 years — shock collars wouldn't range out with our big yard, and electric fences weren't an option with my small children, so this has been amazing. It makes a loud sound at different volumes. It ranges very far, and no shock or discomfort. The brightness is awesome. Great price and lightweight, compact enough to fit in your pocket with an attached wristlet." — Mallory S. Smith Get it from Amazon for $29.99. 17. A practical folding treadmill you can place right under your desk to get your steps in while tuning into yet another meeting that could've been an email — no more letting Martha from finance rob you of your precious time! Get ready to crush your work *and* fitness goals all at once. Promising review:"I love this walking pad; it's easy to use as it has a remote and mobile app. Depending on your preference, you can slow it down or speed it up. On the mobile app, you can track steps. It has a nice safety feature where it stops running if you step off of it while walking. It's very quiet. I love that it folds in half, and I can store it away. It's not too heavy to move it. It's perfect for home office and being active throughout the day." — Mehri Umbreit Get it from Amazon for $399. 18. Or a TikTok-famous desk bike if you'd rather *~cycle~* through your emails — this version has wheels, so you can literally *roll* it away when you're done with it. We looooove a multi-tasking moment! This compact, rolling desk bike is also height adjustable so you can get your perfect fit with the tray, has super quiet pedaling (won't interrupt your calls!), eight resistance levels, and a way to track your mileage, rpm, and other stats. Psst — you can watch the viral desk bike TikTok featuring it for more insight on how it works. It's been liked over 2.5 million times! Promising review:"I have had this product for about a week now. Absolutely love it, what a game-changer!! As a consultant who lives a typical consulting life, I pretty much sit in front of a computer all day long. Even though I work remotely a lot, I barely leave my desk. After a while, you will start to suffer from all the common things, like everyone else: back pain, neck pain, you know, all those things. Those all got changed when I saw this product! To be honest, I didn't buy it right away because of the price, of course. But I finally decided to make the purchase as a holiday gift to myself. And I am so glad I made this choice! It hasn't been long, but I have been using it every day. It was super easy to put together and easy to move around because of the wheels. You can totally work while using it. The best part is, YOU DON'T EVEN FEEL LIKE YOU'RE WORKING OUT. And somehow it helps you to concentrate better. There is no need to dedicate one hour for the gym, this could be an anytime thing. When you are working, watching shows, even playing games. I guess because of the working out, my sleep improved as well. Not to mention the pains in my back. All in all, this thing changed my life!!" — joshua0315 Get it from Amazon for $279.99 (available in six styles). 19. A microwave pasta cooker that'll provide you with perfectly al dente noodles with the least effort possible — add some butter and parm to those babies, plop yourself in front of the couch, tune into The White Lotus, and dig in. 🍝 Amazon, Read our Fasta Pasta Microwave Cooker review! Promising review:"I bought this microwave pasta cooker at a time when I did not have a stove. Even though I have a stove now, I still use this cooker for dinner for myself sometimes because it works so well and quickly! Be careful and read instructions carefully, as you must leave the top off while cooking it. There are lines to indicate how much water to put in the cooker versus the amount of pasta you intend to cook. The pasta comes out very soft and perfectly cooked when instructions are followed. When the pasta is done, the lid is used to drain the cooker of water, and it works very well. I highly recommend this to any college student or adult who needs a fast microwave pasta cooker!" — Tania Get it from Amazon for $17.95. 20. A compact Kindle for any lit lover with such a long TBR list that your nightstand simply can't contain it anymore — this option will let you continue to expand your shelf virtually and take your book on the go so you can sneak in as much reading as humanly possible with your busy lifestyle. I have a Kindle and, surprisingly, have become a big fan of it — especially when traveling. While I absolutely prefer a hardcover book, it's nearly impossible to put more than two (which is a stretch in itself) in my suitcase along with my clothes, shoes, toiletries, etc. I read most of my books these days through the Libby app (all you need is a library card for access) which can be used via your phone or Kindle. No need to spend tons of money on novels when I simply am not someone who rereads them! I like that I can use this one near water without fear of it getting destroyed (yikes). Promising review: "Love the new Kindle! It's a perfect carry-and-go size; it is so easy to use, and the setup took less than five minutes! The screen is clear, and it is easy to switch between light and dark modes. The matcha color is also a huge plus! I am so pleased with this new purchase!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $109.99 (available in two colors and with or without ads/ a Kindle Unlimited subscription). 21. A BruMate Era 40-ounce water bottle featuring a *genius* design with a metal straw inside but a silicone straw on top for drinking comfort that seamlessly locks in place so you'll never find yourself drenched after tipping it a bit too far. It'll also keep your drinks cold for 24 hours, so even if it takes you ALL day to hit your water quota, it'll still be as refreshing as when you first poured it. This bottle is BuzzFeed editor Maitland Quitmeyer' s go-to, "It claims to keep ice for over 24 hours! The tapered base is also cupholder friendly, and the whole darn thing is dishwasher safe, too! Let me tell you, this is my new favorite water bottle. I can lock the lid with a quick twist and throw it sideways in any tote and not even think *twice* about it leaking at all!" Promising review: "This BruMate tumbler is fantastic! It's 100% leakproof, keeps drinks cold for hours, and the handle and straw make it super convenient to carry. The color looks great, and it fits perfectly in cup holders. Plus, it's made of stainless steel, so it's durable and easy to clean. Perfect for staying hydrated on the go!" — Jorge Isaac Get it from Amazon for $38+ (available in 18 colors). 22. A mason jar cold brew maker if you're a proud member of the Drinking-iced-coffee-all-year Club (here, here!) Plus, it'll be ready and waiting when you roll out of bed. Reviewers absolutely love this version and also use it to brew their favorite iced teas. County Line Kitchen is a small business specializing in mason jar–style cold brew makers, pitchers, and accessories. Promising review: "This has been a hit in my house. Makes the most delicious cold brew and is of great quality. Has saved a ton of money on going out and on pods I used to buy. I try to let it sit for 48 hours so I can dilute it with a little water to get it to last longer, and throw it in my dishwasher in between uses. Perfect!" — Jo Get it from Amazon for $20.81+ (available in two sizes and three colors). 23. Or a fancy-schmancy Terra Kaffe Super Automatic Espresso Machine for fans of hot coffee bevs — this magical gadget has an app feature that'll let you set auto-wake and sleep times so you won't have to waste a single second of your morning prepping your much-needed caffeine. It can make barista-like drip coffee and espresso from whole beans and pre-ground ones. Is this what inspired Ariana Grande to sing, "I see it, I like it, I want it, I got it?" This machine seems too good to be true, TBH. It has a dedicated heating element just for steam and a precision frothing dial to let you make your foam *exactly* as you like it (and you can use ANY milk with it!). You can create a customized drink menu — the machine will remember how you want your coffee! That's more than I can say for most of the chain coffee shops I've been to. The best part is that you can use ANY coffee you'd like with it. It's a splurge but will definitely be worthwhile (and save you money in the long run since you'll be drinking coffee at home). Promising review:"I'm honestly impressed with this espresso machine. I've owned others in the past (Breville Barista, Breville Nespresso), and I'm loving Terra Kaffe. The overall quality, as well as the ease of use and setup, have been first in class. I appreciate that I can do pre-grinded and full coffee beans. So far, I've been using the pre-set latte and cappuccino setting, but I know I'll be playing around with settings, so I appreciate how much control you get over things like how much froth you want, the ratio of coffee to milk, and temperature. Highly recommended!" — Andres_C Get it from Amazon for $1,695 (available in black or white). 24. Or a self-adhesive SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher to transform the espresso machine you already have and love into a smart device you can program to turn on before you hop out of bed. Once you set it up, you'll be able to use Google, Alexa, or an app on your phone to control it. Technology, man. Reviewers love this because it doesn't require you to "smart enable" other parts of your home. I need to get one of these for my husband, who drags himself out of bed every morning to turn on his espresso machine. Promising review:" This little bot has vastly improved my quality of life! I've stickered it to my air conditioner unit in two separate apartments, and it's made controlling the room temp a breeze (no pun intended). Do note, in order to use it with Alexa, you will need a separate component. That said, you can control it within its own app as is. I highly recommend getting it set up with Alexa, though. It automatically paired with Alexa, and it works off of Bluetooth, so it's super easy to detect and set up. It's exactly what I wanted!" — Danny Conner Get it from Amazon for $29. 25. A Better Breader Bowl — a container designed to make seasoning meat or veggies a cinch. All you have to do is add your bread crumbs/seasoning into one section and your meat/veggies to another, then shake, shake, shake! Promising review: "This thing is awesome! Breading anything makes such a mess in my kitchen, but I absolutely loved being able to do everything in one container. I only tried a dry rub, but I was so impressed with how evenly it coated. Plus, being dishwasher-safe was a major bonus. Seriously considering getting some for gifts." — Susanne C. Get it from Amazon for $19.99. 26. An alarm clock on wheels you'll quickly develop a complicated relationship with — it'll roll around, jump, shake, make robotic sounds, and essentially just annoy you until you *finally* have to get out of bed, tackle it, and start your day. Clocky is a small business! Promising review:"My friends and family all know how terrible I am at waking up in the morning. Every alarm clock I have ever used has been defeated by my quick 'hit snooze button' reflexes. So much so I find myself rushing for the door more often than I'd like. All that changed when I found Clocky. CLOCKY WORKS! Clocky moves, so I can't get comfortable or used to where the snooze button is placed. I easily carry Clocky to any room in the house I choose to get cozy, relax, and watch some TV 'til I fall asleep on a work night. I LOVE CLOCKY and highly recommend giving it a chance because you will fall in love with the results. I am now actively waking up at the original time I set my alarm to and also staying up so I can have a productive day. Get Clocky and save your day! ☆☆☆☆☆" — Valued Customer Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in seven colors). 27. A hot dog–cooking gadget that'll make whipping up a quick lunch or dinner easier than ever — and reviewers are seemingly obsessed (seriously, it has over 11,000 5-star reviews). It's a must-buy for anyone who is either A) daydreaming about chowing down on a hot dog at a baseball game, B) counting down the days until BBQ season, and/or C) training to win The Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog–Eating Contest. More power to ya if you fall into all three categories. 🌭 Promising review:"This toaster was a sensation at our holiday party this year! Everyone loved the idea, and it was of decent size and quality when opened. The color was vibrant and didn't feel cheap. I would recommend it as a gift or in general. Could be fun for kids and has easy clean up." — Grace P Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (also available with four cooking slots). 28. A portable HP photo printer for anyone who has been super lazy about finishing up their kiddo's baby book or an album dedicated to their European vacation — no need to log onto another site to order photos or, gasp, go pick them up at an actual store. This gadget will promptly print all your pics directly from your phone, plus each photo has a sticky backing that'll make them easy to pop into a book. 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). 29. A Baby Brezza Formula Pro Advanced parents will be able to rely on to help them make their baby a bottle in a flash — which is *much* appreciated when they're screaming their head off because they've decided they're hungry. I've literally told every single parent or parent-to-be in my life that THIS machine is what's keeping me going — it is the light of my life (next to my kids, of course). The number one item I simply could not live without is the Baby Brezza Formula Pro Advanced. Literally, I would happily spend my last penny on this product because it has made that much of a difference in my life over the last few years. It's essentially a Keurig for baby bottles. It has the capability of mixing formula with the proper amount of water and dispensing it at the *perfect* temperature for baby. It has a button on it so I can easily choose how many ounces I want for a bottle, depending on how recently the baby has eaten sometimes we need only need 2-ounces instead of 4-ounces, etc. The bottle settings will stay in place, so while my baby is screaming (she gets hangry!) I just have to place a bottle under the dispenser and hit the 'start' button. It's so easy I can literally do it with one hand while holding her. The spout has to be cleaned every four bottles, which I just do with hot water and a paper towel, and the water needs to be refilled once a day (like a Keurig). Other than that, all I have to do is ensure the formula container is filled. My husband set it up like a baby bar cart in the nursery so we don't have to stumble down our stairs to the kitchen while bleary-eyed and half asleep in the middle of the night. It really is a godsend, and I don't know what I'd do without it! Get it from Amazon for $198. 30. And a Baby Brezza Bottle Washer Pro, because why not add another gadget into the mix? This magical machine washes, sterilizes, AND dries bottles, breast pump parts, and other accessories with natural steam. Take it from someone who genuinely knows — this will save you SO much time so you can do one of the other million things on your to-do list instead of hangin' out with a bottle brush. When I had my first child, I used the Baby Brezza Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer, which is absolutely fantastic, but still had to hand wash and scrub the bottles before popping them into the machine. This new FANTASTIC model takes that completely out of the equation. I got it before having my daughter and it has truly changed my life — not an exaggeration. I haven't used a bottle brush ONCE, and she's almost 8 months old! It has six different cleaning modes, but I always use the 88-minute one that does all three features. The only somewhat downside is you'll need to purchase detergent tablets, but I promise you it's worth it. Here's what you'll need to do: fill the front partition of the machine with your bottles/nipples (or pump parts, whatever) and drop the detergent tablet into the bottom. Next, empty any water from previous cycles from the water basin and replace it back in the machine. Finally, fill the top container with clean (I used filtered) water up to the max line mark, then pop that back in as well. Choose which cycle you want to run and, BOOM, you're done! The whole water dumping/refilling process probably takes about...... five minutes? It is a bit bulky, so rather than keep ours in the kitchen we leave on top of our washing machine. It's also worth noting it holds four bottles at once, so we typically need to run it twice a day. TL;DR: It's a miracle machine. Get it from Amazon for $299.99. 31. A reusable smart notebook to seamlessly combine your love of handwritten notes with the ease of taking them digitally. (Here's to you, Rocketbook app!) As you write in this seemingly magical notebook, your notes will *also* be recorded in the app. Is it 2025 or 3025? This set includes the notebook, a Pilot Frixion pen, and a microfiber cloth to wipe it all away. Once wiped away, they'll be transported through cloud services with the Rocketbook app, which is available for both iOS and Android. Promising review:"Love my Rocketbook Fusion! I thought this looked cool, and so I ordered one. Then I joined a group on social media that is for owners of Rocketbooks, and my brain has been blown. There is soooooo much one can do with these notebooks! I am loving having it to take notes while I'm on a Zoom call for work. I am more engaged, and I process more when I'm taking notes in writing. I've always had stacks of notebooks. Small ones for different projects at work. Another for personal thoughts. Another for a nonprofit I'm on the board of. Of course, a planner or two is needed for good measure. Now I have one. One thin notebook. And several fun pens... Now I can meal plan, project track, journal, and take notes all in one place! Rocketbook also puts out some great videos with ideas on how to personalize the pages for your individual needs. Possibilities are endless!" — Nikola Sievert Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in two sizes and in 14 colors). 32. An undetectable laptop mouse jiggler that'll slide right into a USB port so you can sneak away to catch your breath and grab a coffee without anyone wondering why you've been offline for so long. Amazon Promising review:"Saves me from auto logouts! My brother recommended this handy gadget. I work from home and have three monitors. When I leave my desk for lunch, the computer goes to sleep, and when I come back, everything is logged out, and whatever was on three monitors ends up on two. SO frustrating. This is programmable for three settings, and I use it on the minimal movement, so when I come back, everything is just as I left it. Revolutionary! Just remember to turn it on!" — Isaiah Get it from Amazon for $8.99. 33. An electric potato peeler to transform spuds into mashed potatoes at record speed. If for some bizarre reason you *don't* want potatoes with every meal, it'll also work on other fruits 'n' veggies like like apples and kiwis. Promising review:"Love it! It's light and easy to use. When I use a potato peeler, I was always peeling too much potato with the peel. This blade is fine and only gets the skin, in seconds. Except for the 'poles' of the potato, but I don't mind. It's easy to clean if you have a sprayer to just rinse off the spikes where you insert your potatoes. Small enough and doesn't take up much room." — yestfl Get it from Amazon for $19.98. 34. And an amazing cheese grater that'll have you volunteering to bring mac and cheese for every potluck from here on out — it has the ability to grate an entire block of cheese in under a minute!!! It can also grate vegetables and nuts, in case you were wondering. Check it out in this TikTok video to see it work its magic. Promising review: "The one I received was sharp enough to get the job done! I shred a large head of cabbage in less than five minutes, counting clean-up! Shreds potatoes just as quick with peels on, or thin slices just as easy! Cheese I would partly freeze before shredding as it will get a little gummy the warmer it gets! Clean counter suction works great. I lightly dampened, dried, placed on counter, holds real strong! Oh, I also slice a cored apple in no time!" — Macy S. Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in 11 colors and two styles). 35. A veggie chopper because none of us have time to cry at the club anymore — and by "club," I mean your kitchen, and by "us," I mean myself (I'm reserving for my annual viewing of Titanic). Anyways, this baby will dice up anything you throw in it at record speed. Chop, chop! Fullstar is a small business established in 2017 that specializes in kitchen gadgets. Check out a TikTok of the veggie chopper in action. Promising review:"Makes life so much easier. I can't imagine chopping onions or bell peppers by hand anymore, and it does so much more. We used to have a Prepworks chopper which was a similar idea, but you had to press so hard to chop, and it broke after not too long. This one requires very little effort to cut through the food, and it has a generous container." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $29.97 (available in four colors). 36. 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 loved after the first night! I could easily remove the hardened oil and throw it out." — Roberta Get it from Amazon for $9.97. 37. An Emeril Lagasse dual zone air fryer oven combo with precise temperature for both sides so you can cook two very different items at once (and in two different ways). It has the capability to air fry, bake, cook pizza, reheat, dehydrate, roast, broil, grill, toast, keep items warm, slow cook, and can be used as a rotisserie. Bam! Emeril is still killin' it! Amazon, Promising review:"We purchased this oven after our 26-inch drop-in oven finally saw its last day. It is a temporary oven till we remodel the kitchen. This oven does it all. I have cooked amazing dinners, cakes, cookies, and pies. the dual-zone sync option is awesome. Very happy customer here!!!" — Steve Get it from Amazon for $299.99. 38. A grape cutter because who on earth wants to spend their precious time cutting grapes??? This lil' gadget will ensure your kiddo's favorite fruit is the perfect size without costing you an entire afternoon. Promising reviews:" Must have if you have toddlers. Wish I knew of this sooner. Has made it so much easier to cut grapes for my toddler. Now can do it one-handed when my LO won't let me set him down to cut the fruit. I have also used it to cut blueberries and blackberries." — Crystal Albertin "If your toddler loves grapes, this is a MUST-HAVE! So much easier than cutting into 4ths with a knife." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $11.76. 39. A microwave bacon cooker that'll help you make up to a pound of bacon evenly and quickly, so when your extended family is over for brunch, you'll be able to focus on perfecting your eggs and mimosas instead. It's also dishwasher safe! SCS Direct is a small business! Promising review:"Such a simple concept and works amazingly well! I will never cook bacon any other way again. Made crispy, delicious bacon quickly with little to no zero mess in the microwave. You can fit a whole pound on it at once, but it does take longer to cook. I preferred to cook half a pound at a time for 8 minutes. Easy. Fast. Delicious. No mess. Love this product. " — Allysha Austin Get it from Amazon for $15.99. 40. A BabyBjörn Harmony Carrier, so you can do all kinds of things hands-free, like take your baby on a Target shopping trip, do chores around the house, make a salad, brush your hair, whatever! They'll likely get a nice, snuggly nap in while you get stuff done. It'll be a win for everyone! Heather Braga / BuzzFeed Since the birth of my son in 2022, I have been on the hunt for a baby carrier I love. It took me two years to find one that finally fit the bill! This one from BabyBjörn is pricey but has all the features I was looking for in a carrier. Many of the other brands I tried were SO difficult to figure out — how should the straps go? How do I get the baby in? How do I get the baby OUT?! The Harmony simplified all of those concerns with its easy-to-use clasp system. I could buckle my daughter in on my own, allowing me to go on more outings alone with her and my toddler. My neighbors definitely all had a glimpse of me wearing my daughter while pushing my son on his trike at the same time. (I am EXHAUSTED, to say the least.) Additionally, the material is very lightweight, whereas other brands I've tried left me and my tot feeling hot and sweaty. I used this one throughout the entire summer, and while I was, of course, warmer from having a baby strapped to me, I wasn't overtly dying of heat. It was also designed with padded shoulder straps and a pressure-relieving waist belt, which was MUCH appreciated. When your tyke inevitably spits up all over it, you can just toss it in the wash! Truly love this product. Get it from Amazon for $239.99 (available in nine styles). 41. And an Espresso Martini Instant Cocktail Tea Bags that can be used to take *~tini time~* to the next level with minimal effort (and for wayyyy cheaper than a bar tab). All you'll need to do is steep the bag in cold water and a spirit of your choice (vodka is recommended, but it can also be made as mocktails) until the majority of the bag dissolves. Cheers to that! SAYSO is a small business! Promising review:"Initially thought these would need to steep in hot water, but they work in cold water. I like to let them steep around 10 minutes. Quick and delicious cocktails! I've tried all flavors but Old Fashioned and that's next. These are fantastic for cocktail lovers that camp. No heavy mixers to carry." — AnneF Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in six other cocktails and in a variety pack). Some reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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15-03-2025
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Just 41 Helpful Products That'll Make You Feel More Productive Than A 5-9 Influencer
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 · "I cry a lot but I am so productive" — Taylor Swift, and me, an emotional girly using JVN No Heat Air Dry Cream. 1. "Plaud," an AI voice recorder and notes generator that uses the magic of ChatGPT to summarize audio — forget wasting another second handwriting a sticky note that'll only get lost in the bottom of your bag, never to see the light of day. You won't even need to manually open your Notes app to type up to-do lists! Your newfound virtual personal assistant is about to become your time-saving bestie. 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 two colors). 2. A HappyLight sunlamp with seemingly magical properties to help improve your energy levels and mood. It's a no-brainer buy for anyone who works into the wee hours of the night and could really benefit from a sunlight-like boost to keep them going. Read more about sunlamps and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) at Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic. Promising review:"I work from home at night. I never see the light of day during the winter. This light has been a joy to have and gives great light at my desk to work with, with the benefit of mimicking sun exposure. It's very easy to use and to replace bulbs." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (clip the $10 off coupon on the product page for this price). 3. A Take-n-Slide medication tracker you'll pat yourself on the back for investing in on the all-too-frequent super busy days when you haven't even had a chance to sit down, let alone recall if you took your pills properly. Take-n-Slide is a small business specializing in tools that make it easy to keep track of medications. They also offer a vitamin tracker, pet med tracker, and multi-dose tracker. See it in action on TikTok. Promising review:"How did I live without these? If pill boxes are just not working for you or your loved ones, and the automated dispensers are prohibitively expensive, do give these a try! I've been using them for a week now and have a lot of relief in seeing for certain whether the pill has been taken." — GingerSnap Get a pack of five from Amazon for $19.99 (available in two colors and in a two-pack). 4. Lumify Eye Drops, which are *so* beloved on TikTok they've been selling left and right on Amazon! Reviewers adore them because they reduce redness in their eyes nearly instantly — an absolute must-have if you haven't been getting much sleep thanks to your all-too-busy schedule. Learn more about different kinds of eye drops and what they can do at Cleveland Clinic. Note that eye drops can potentially mask symptoms of eye conditions, so you should talk to your eye doctor about what's right for you. And according to Mayo Clinic, you should avoid redness-reducing drops if you're looking for dry eye relief. Promising review:"I have a big spot of blood vessels in the inner corner of my left eye. I've used Visine, Clear Eyes, you name it. No eye drop has made my eyes look this great. Only Lumify! I was soo happy when I looked in the mirror and saw some beauty in my eyes instead of darkness and redness." — Angela Leonard Get it from Amazon for $13.99. 5. SweatBlock wipes that'll become your saving grace if you're running around so much, you're constantly dripping in sweat. These babies are prescription strength and designed to take on hyperhidrosis, nervous sweating, and hormonal sweating. These wipes did NOT come to play! Amazon, This stuff is VERY strong, so if you have sensitive skin, consider doing a spot test before going all-in. Promising review: "For anyone who might be skeptical, please allow me to put you at ease. If you have hyperhidrosis, meaning it can be 9 degrees outside and you're still sweating under your arms, this product has the potential to change your life. I would sweat THROUGH a sports coat before noon. Enter the Sweat Block product. I've had it for three weeks, and it is life-changing. I DO NOT sweat under my arms anymore. I'm still on the original box that I bought three weeks ago. I had to write a review after I was cleaning the garage today in 85-degree heat. I was sweating through my shirt on my back — BUT NOT MY UNDERARMS. It is amazing!" — Frosty McGee Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $19.99. 6. A Kitsch heatless curling set — wrap your hair into it before hitting the hay, remove it when you wake up, and then stare at yourself and your luscious locks. It's as easy as that — no heat needed! If only Sleeping Beauty knew about these before that looooong slumber... Kitsch is an LA-based, self-financed, woman-owned business established in 2010 that specializes in hair accessories. Promising review:"I was thoroughly impressed at how well this worked!!! My daughter has very long, thick hair, and I did not honestly expect this to work as well as it did!!! I am now going to purchase one for myself!!! Highly recommend!!!!" — Steven Schoorens Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in 11 styles). 7. And Kitsch's claw clip, which will help you tame your tangled locks into a stylish updo — no need to lose patience trying to look presentable on days your hair simply won't cooperate. It's super strong, has a sturdy clamp that'll serve every hair type, and has a delicate look to it that'll make you feel like a princess on their day off. Kitsch is an LA-based, self-financed, woman-owned business established in 2010 that specializes in hair accessories. Promising review:"Love that you can dress this up or down! It is my go-to accessory for working in preschool to put my hair up quickly. It is elegant and classic. It is amazingly durable, even when thrown in the bottom of my heavy work bag! I am amazed by this clip. I have coarse, medium thick hair, and it is the perfect size." — Niki Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two styles). 8. Or JVN No Heat Air Dry Cream if you don't have the time to sit with a hair dryer but know you can't go out into the world without freshening up your strands — this can be used on damp or dry hair to help transform your look from frizzy to fabulous. Promising review:"After 20+ years of trying to find a product to help me manage my curly hair, Jonathan Van Ness has done it. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this product. First, it smells absolutely amazing and makes me feel like I am using a high-quality, salon-quality product. I love how well it manages frizz and how soft it makes my hair feel." — Samantha Laquinta Get it from Amazon for $15+ (available in two sizes). 9. A winged eyeliner stamp because you and I know you simply don't have the time (or patience) to try and conquer crafting the perfect cat-eye. Let this baby do the work for you so you can move on to other steadily lining your lips. 😅 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 baddie. 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). 10. Wonderskin Wonder Blading One Step Lip Stain Masque that'll feel more like a science experiment than a beauty product — the results will baffle you! You simply apply the mask in a fun shade of blue (but fear not, that's not the final color), then peel it off to reveal a perfectly pink pout that stays in place despite whatever eating/drinking plans you've got lined up. Amazon, Wonderskin is a small business specializing in cosmetic and skincare products. Promising reviews: "I kept seeing Wonder Blading Lip videos on my TikTok. Went to Sephora and couldn't believe they didn't have it. Wound up buying it on Amazon and loving it!" — PM "I didn't know what to expect when I received this product, but I have to say I am pleasantly surprised! I absolutely love it! I put it on as soon as it arrived. I kept it on for almost a minute, and when I wiped it off with a damp cotton ball, the color was beautiful. It's true to its word about the 12-hour staying power. I put a little lip balm over it and enjoyed eating, drinking, and talking. It didn't come off! If you like lip stain? Get this product! It's a keeper. I will be ordering all of the shades." — Brandy Get it from Amazon for $22 (available in 11 shades). 11. A steering wheel desk for anyone who often finds themselves trying to quickly catch up on some work while being nap-trapped in the car after desperately driving around in circles in hopes their cranky toddler will *finally* get some rest. Don't you DARE wake that baby!!! Promising review:"Works perfect for a working mom!!! Picked this up knowing summer is around the corner, and I will be no longer be utilizing a nanny. Figured I'd save money and work from the car as needed during sports and take calls when needed. Worked like a charm!" — Ashley Seitzer Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in six colors). 12. A motivating daily planner that literally says "You've got this!" at the top — it'll also look oh-so-cute on your desk or fridge and has sections to keep track of appointments, how much water you're drinking, a to-do list, what you ate (meal prep, perhaps?!) and a general notes/doodling area. Each pad comes with 50 sheets. Promising review:"I use this first thing when I get in the office in the mornings as a 'personal to-do' before our morning meetings. It reminds me to stay productive when I might not have work to do in the office at that moment, but it also reminds me throughout the day of the intention I set early on. It's been a great visual reminder of my personal goals while I'm achieving professional goals." — Chelsea Ashton Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in nine styles). 13. I Dew Care's "Tap Secret" mattifying powder shampoo — it's benzene-free, comes in six hair colors, and will be your savior when, oops, you've overslept again before work. Sleepyhead? Certainly not you!!! The powder-based dry shampoo works just like spray formulas — apply to the area you're looking to refresh and then shake out the excess powder with your fingertips or a brush. Promising review: "This stuff works better than Batiste at absorbing oil. I have very wavy, fine, greasy hair, and I can go an additional day without washing it now." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $18. 14. Catrice "Instant Awake" Under Eye Brightener — it'll conceal and brighten the dark circles under your eyes SO FAST you might even forget you stayed up super late watching Severance and are now sleepier than ever. This lightweight color-adapting formula now comes in four fabulous shades! The color-adaptive formula is designed so one of four shades will work on any skin tone. I've personally tested this out, and it has become an essential part of my daily routine. As a mom of two, I gotta just say I am TIRED. So tired that I'm not sure what my face even looks like without bags under my eyes — that is, unless I've got the Catrice "Instant Awake" on. A little really goes a long way and has great coverage. I wore it throughout my sister's wedding weekend in Aruba, and despite the heat, it stayed perfectly in place. An incredible product for an even more incredible price...10/10 from me. Promising review: "Took years off my eyes! This product is so reasonably priced. I came across a TikTok promoting this and decided to take a chance since the price was super reasonable. My eyes looked brighter in a good way, and the concealer worked so well that I felt I looked younger. I got compliments from friends asking what I did differently with my makeup. I recommend it." — Placeholder Get it from Amazon for $6 (available in four shades). 15. A robotic vacuum will lend you a helping hand in all your cleaning endeavors — Cheetos dust, coffee grinds, endless strands of hair; none of these stand a chance against you and your new partner in crime. They'll get the cleaning done so you can conquer another task on your to-do list. (Sigh, it's laundry, isn't it?) This robotic vacuum can easily move between hard floors and low- to medium-pile carpets/rugs and can pick up all the accumulated dust, dirt, and hair while you go about your day. It has an infrared sensor to avoid knocking into obstacles (like furniture and walls) and drop-sensing tech so it won't fall down stairs and off ledges. And if it starts to run low on battery, it'll just return to its base for a recharge! Reviewers do recommend keeping stray items like socks and cords off the floor before running this. Promising review:"This robot vacuum is incredible! I have three dogs and a cat; this vacuum is a time saver. I run it each day, and it has done an incredible job of keeping pet hair, dirt, and debris picked up in my home. Works well on carpet, hardwood, and tile floors. Wish I had purchased it sooner!" — t. hampton Get it from Amazon for $129.99+ (also available in three other models). 16. A dog bark deterrent device — it'll play a sound only dogs can hear with their too-cute ears to encourage them to shhhhhh for a little longer so you can catch some extra Zzzs after staying up far too late trying to squeeze every last minute out of the day. It's completely painless, and reviewers applaud it as a better alternative to shock collars. Promising review: "This dog-bark deterrent remote is an amazing option for getting your pup or even older dog trained to stop barking. It is a safer option than electric fences or shock collars. I have two Australian Shepards, a Husky, and an emotional support 'Shorkie.' All four of my dogs range from 6 months–5 years — shock collars wouldn't range out with our big yard, and electric fences weren't an option with my small children, so this has been amazing. It makes a loud sound at different volumes. It ranges very far, and no shock for discomfort. The brightness is awesome. Great price and lightweight, compact enough to fit in your pocket with an attached wristlet." — Mallory S. Smith Get it from Amazon for $29.99. 17. A practical folding treadmill you can place right under your desk to get your steps in while tuning into yet another meeting that could've been an email — no more letting Martha from finance rob you of your precious time! Get ready to crush your work *and* fitness goals all at once. Promising review:"I love this walking pad; it's easy to use as it has a remote and mobile app. Depending on your preference, you can slow it down or speed it up. On the mobile app, you can track steps. It has a nice safety feature where it stops running if you step off of it while walking. It's very quiet. I love that it folds in half, and I can store it away. It's not too heavy to move it. It's perfect for home office and being active throughout the day." — Mehri Umbreit Get it from Amazon for $399. 18. Or a TikTok-famous desk bike if you'd rather *~cycle~* through your emails — this version has wheels, so you can literally *roll* it away when you're done with it. We looooove a multi-tasking moment! This compact, rolling desk bike is also height adjustable so you can get your perfect fit with the tray, has super quiet pedaling (won't interrupt your calls!), eight resistance levels, and a way to track your mileage, rpm, and other stats. Psst — you can watch the viral desk bike TikTok featuring it for more insight on how it works. It's been liked over 2.5 million times! Promising review:"I have had this product for about a week now. Absolutely love it, what a game-changer!! As a consultant who lives a typical consulting life, I pretty much sit in front of a computer all day long. Even though I work remotely a lot, I barely leave my desk. After a while, you will start to suffer from all the common things, like everyone else: back pain, neck pain, you know, all those things. Those all got changed when I saw this product! To be honest, I didn't buy it right away because of the price, of course. But I finally decided to make the purchase as a holiday gift to myself. And I am so glad I made this choice! It hasn't been long, but I have been using it every day. It was super easy to put together and easy to move around because of the wheels. You can totally work while using it. The best part is, YOU DON'T EVEN FEEL LIKE YOU'RE WORKING OUT. And somehow it helps you to concentrate better. There is no need to dedicate one hour for the gym, this could be an anytime thing. When you are working, watching shows, even playing games. I guess because of the working out, my sleep improved as well. Not to mention the pains in my back. All in all, this thing changed my life!!" — joshua0315 Get it from Amazon for $249.99 (available in six styles). 20. A compact Kindle for any lit lover with such a long TBR list that your nightstand simply can't contain it anymore — this option will let you continue to expand your shelf virtually and take your book on the go so you can sneak in as much reading as humanly possible with your busy lifestyle. I have a Kindle and, surprisingly, have become a big fan of it — especially when traveling. While I absolutely prefer a hardcover book, it's nearly impossible to put more than two (which is a stretch in itself) in my suitcase along with my clothes, shoes, toiletries, etc. I read most of my books these days through the Libby app (all you need is a library card for access) which can be used via your phone or Kindle. No need to spend tons of money on novels when I simply am not someone who rereads them! I like that I can use this one near water without fear of it getting destroyed (yikes). Promising review: "Love the new Kindle! It's a perfect carry-and-go size; it is so easy to use, and set up took less than 5 minutes! The screen is clear, and it is easy to switch between light and dark mode. The matcha color is also a huge plus! I am so pleased with this new purchase!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $109.99 (available in two colors and with or without ads/ a Kindle Unlimited subscription). 21. A BruMate Era 40-ounce water bottle featuring a *genius* design with a metal straw inside but a silicone straw on top for drinking comfort that seamlessly locks in place so you'll never find yourself drenched after tipping it a bit too far. It'll also keep your drinks cold for 24 hours, so even if it takes you ALL day to hit your water quota, it'll still be as refreshing as when you first poured it. This bottle is BuzzFeed editor Maitland Quitmeyer' s go-to, "It claims to keep ice for over 24 hours! The tapered base is also cupholder friendly, and the whole darn thing is dishwasher safe, too! Let me tell you, this is my new favorite water bottle. I can lock the lid with a quick twist and throw it sideways in any tote and not even think *twice* about it leaking at all!" Promising review: "This BruMate tumbler is fantastic! It's 100% leakproof, keeps drinks cold for hours, and the handle and straw make it super convenient to carry. The color looks great, and it fits perfectly in cup holders. Plus, it's made of stainless steel, so it's durable and easy to clean. Perfect for staying hydrated on the go!" — Jorge Isaac Get it from Amazon for $38+ (available in 18 colors). 22. A mason jar cold brew maker if you're a proud member of the Drinking-iced-coffee-all-year Club (here, here!) Plus, it'll be ready and waiting when you roll out of bed. Reviewers absolutely love this version and also use it to brew their favorite iced teas. County Line Kitchen is a small business specializing in mason jar–style cold brew makers, pitchers, and accessories. Promising review: "This has been a hit in my house. Makes the most delicious cold brew and is of great quality. Has saved a ton of money on going out and on pods I used to buy. I try to let it sit for 48 hours so I can dilute it with a little water to get it to last longer, and throw it in my dishwasher in between uses. Perfect!" — Jo Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two sizes and colors). 23. Or a fancy-schmancy Terra Kaffe Super Automatic Espresso Machine for fans of hot coffee bevs — this magical gadget has an app feature that'll let you set auto-wake and sleep times so you won't have to waste a single second of your morning prepping your much-needed caffeine. It can make barista-like drip coffee and espresso from whole beans and pre-ground ones. Is this what inspired Ariana Grande to sing, "I see it, I like it, I want it, I got it?" This machine seems too good to be true, TBH. It has a dedicated heating element just for steam and a precision frothing dial to let you make your foam *exactly* as you like it (and you can use ANY milk with it!). You can create a customized drink menu — the machine will remember how you want your coffee! That's more than I can say for most of the chain coffee shops I've been to. The best part is that you can use ANY coffee you'd like with it. It's a splurge but will definitely be worthwhile (and save you money in the long run, since you'll be drinking coffee at home). Promising review:"I'm honestly impressed with this espresso machine. I've owned others in the past (Breville Barista, Breville Nespresso), and I'm loving Terra Kaffe. The overall quality, as well as the ease of use and setup, have been first in class. I appreciate that I can do pre-grinded and full coffee beans. So far, I've been using the pre-set Latte and Cappuccino setting, but I know I'll be playing around with settings, so I appreciate how much control you get over things like how much froth you want, the ratio of coffee to milk, and temperature. Highly recommended! Highly recommended!" — Andres_C Get it from Amazon for $1,695 (available in black or white). 24. Or a self-adhesive SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher to transform the espresso machine you already have and love into a smart device you can program to turn on before you hop out of bed. Once you set it up, you'll be able to use Google, Alexa, or an app on your phone to control it. Technology, man. Reviewers love this because it doesn't require you to "smart enable" other parts of your home. I need to get one of these for my husband, who drags himself out of bed every morning to turn on his espresso machine. Promising review:" This little bot has vastly improved my quality of life! I've stickered it to my air conditioner unit in two separate apartments, and it's made controlling the room temp a breeze (no pun intended). Do note, in order to use it with Alexa, you will need a separate component. That said, you can control it within its own app as is. I highly recommend getting it set up with Alexa, though. It automatically paired with Alexa, and it works off of Bluetooth, so it's super easy to detect and set up. It's exactly what I wanted!" — Danny Conner Get it from Amazon for $29.99. 25. A Better Breader Bowl — a container designed to make seasoning meat or veggies a cinch. All you have to do is add your bread crumbs/seasoning into one section and your meat/veggies to another, then shake, shake, shake! Promising review: "This thing is awesome! Breading anything makes such a mess in my kitchen, but I absolutely loved being able to do everything in one container. I only tried a dry rub, but I was so impressed with how evenly it coated. Plus, being dishwasher safe was a major bonus. Seriously considering getting some for gifts." — Susanne C. Get it from Amazon for $19.99. 26. An alarm clock on wheels you'll quickly develop a complicated relationship with — it'll roll around, jump, shake, make robotic sounds, and essentially just annoy you until you *finally* have to get out of bed, tackle it, and start your day. Clocky is a small business! Promising review:"My friends and family all know how terrible I am at waking up in the morning. Every alarm clock I have ever used has been defeated by my quick 'hit snooze button' reflexes. So much so that I find myself rushing for the door more often than I'd like. All that changed when I found Clocky. CLOCKY WORKS! Clocky moves, so I can't get comfortable or used to where the snooze button is placed. I easily carry Clocky to any room in the house I choose to get cozy, relax, and watch some TV 'til I fall asleep on a work night. I LOVE CLOCKY and highly recommend giving it a chance because you will fall in love with the results. I am now actively waking up at the original time I set my alarm to and also staying up so I can have a productive day. Get Clocky and save your day! ☆☆☆☆☆" — Valued Customer Get it from Amazon for $35.99 (available in nine colors). 27. A hot dog–cooking gadget that'll make whipping up a quick lunch or dinner easier than ever — and reviewers are seemingly obsessed (seriously, it has over 11,000 5-star reviews). It's a must-buy for anyone who is either A) daydreaming about chowing down on a hot dog at a baseball game, B) counting down the days until BBQ season, and/or C) training to win The Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog–Eating Contest. More power to ya if you fall into all three categories. 🌭 Promising review:"This toaster was a sensation at our holiday party this year! Everyone loved the idea, and it was of decent size and quality when opened. The color was vibrant and didn't feel cheap. I would recommend it as a gift or in general. Could be fun for kids and has easy clean up." — Grace P Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (also available with four cooking slots). 28. A portable HP photo printer for anyone who has been super lazy about finishing up their kiddo's baby book or an album dedicated to their European vacation — no need to log onto another site to order photos or, gasp, go pick them up at an actual store. This gadget will promptly print all your pics directly from your phone, plus each photo has a sticky backing that'll make them easy to pop into a book. 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 five colors and as a starter bundle). 29. A Baby Brezza Formula Pro Advanced parents will be able to rely on to help them make their baby a bottle in a flash — which is *much* appreciated when they're screaming their head off because they've decided they're hungry. I've literally told every single parent or parent-to-be in my life that THIS machine is what's keeping me going — it is the light of my life (next to my kids, of course). The number one item I simply could not live without is the Baby Brezza Formula Pro Advanced. Literally, I would happily spend my last penny on this product because it has made that much of a difference in my life over the last few years. It's essentially a Keurig for baby bottles. It has the capability of mixing formula with the proper amount of water and dispensing it at the *perfect* temperature for baby. It has a button on it so I can easily choose how many ounces I want for a bottle, depending on how recently the baby has eaten sometimes we need only need 2-ounces instead of 4-ounces, etc. The bottle settings will stay in place, so while my baby is screaming (she gets hangry!) I just have to place a bottle under the dispenser and hit the 'start' button. It's so easy I can literally do it with one hand while holding her. The spout has to be cleaned every four bottles, which I just do with hot water and a paper towel, and the water needs to be refilled once a day (like a Keurig). Other than that, all I have to do is ensure the formula container is filled. My husband set it up like a baby bar cart in the nursery so we don't have to stumble down our stairs to the kitchen while bleary-eyed and half asleep in the middle of the night. It really is a godsend, and I don't know what I'd do without it! Get it from Amazon for $198. 30. And a Baby Brezza Bottle Washer Pro, because why not add another gadget into the mix? This magical machine washes, sterilizes, AND dries bottles, breast pump parts, and other accessories with natural steam. Take it from someone who genuinely knows — this will save you SO much time so you can do one of the other million things on your to-do list instead of hangin' out with a bottle brush. When I had my first child, I used the Baby Brezza Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer, which is absolutely fantastic, but still had to hand wash and scrub the bottles before popping them into the machine. This new FANTASTIC model takes that completely out of the equation. I got it before having my daughter and it has truly changed my life — not an exaggeration. I haven't used a bottle brush ONCE, and she's almost 8 months old! It has six different cleaning modes, but I always use the 88-minute one that does all three features. The only somewhat downside is you'll need to purchase detergent tablets, but I promise you it's worth it. Here's what you'll need to do: fill the front partition of the machine with your bottles/nipples (or pump parts, whatever) and drop the detergent tablet into the bottom. Next, empty any water from previous cycles from the water basin and replace it back in the machine. Finally, fill the top container with clean (I used filtered) water up to the max line mark, then pop that back in as well. Choose which cycle you want to run and, BOOM, you're done! The whole water dumping/refilling process probably takes about...... five minutes? It is a bit bulky, so rather than keep ours in the kitchen we leave on top of our washing machine. It's also worth noting it holds four bottles at once, so we typically need to run it twice a day. TL;DR: It's a miracle machine. Get it from Amazon for $299.99. 31. A reusable smart notebook to seamlessly combine your love of handwritten notes with the ease of taking them digitally. (Here's to you, Rocketbook app!) As you write in this seemingly magical notebook, your notes will *also* be recorded in the app. Is it 2025 or 3025? This set includes the notebook, a Pilot Frixion pen, and a microfiber cloth to wipe it all away. Once wiped away, they'll be transported through cloud services with the Rocketbook app, which is available for both iOS and Android. Promising review:"Love my Rocketbook Fusion! I thought this looked cool, and so I ordered one. Then I joined a group on social media that is for owners of Rocketbooks, and my brain has been blown. There is soooooo much one can do with these notebooks! I am loving having it to take notes while I'm on a Zoom call for work. I am more engaged, and I process more when I'm taking notes in writing. I've always had stacks of notebooks. Small ones for different projects at work. Another for personal thoughts. Another for a nonprofit I'm on the board of. Of course, a planner or two is needed for good measure. Now I have one. One thin notebook. And several fun pens... Now I can meal plan, project track, journal, and take notes all in one place! Rocketbook also puts out some great videos with ideas on how to personalize the pages for your individual needs. Possibilities are endless!" — Nikola Sievert Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in two sizes and in 14 colors). 32. An undetectable laptop mouse jiggler that'll slide right into a USB port so you can sneak away to catch your breath and grab a coffee without anyone wondering why you've been offline for so long. Amazon Promising review:"Saves me from auto logouts! My brother recommended this handy gadget. I work from home and have three monitors. When I leave my desk for lunch, the computer goes to sleep, and when I come back, everything is logged out, and whatever was on three monitors ends up on two. SO frustrating. This is programmable for three settings, and I use it on the minimal movement, so when I come back, everything is just as I left it. Revolutionary! Just remember to turn it on!" — Isaiah Get it from Amazon for $8.99. 33. An electric potato peeler to transform spuds into mashed potatoes at record speed. If for some bizarre reason you *don't* want potatoes with every meal, it'll also work on other fruits 'n' veggies like like apples and kiwis. Promising review:"Love it! It's light and easy to use. When I use a potato peeler, I was always peeling too much potato with the peel. This blade is fine and only gets the skin, in seconds. Except for the 'poles' of the potato, but I don't mind. It's easy to clean if you have a sprayer to just rinse off the spikes where you insert your potatoes. Small enough and doesn't take up much room." — yestfl Get it from Amazon for $19.98. 34. And an amazing cheese grater that'll have you volunteering to bring mac and cheese for every potluck from here on out — it has the ability to grate an entire block of cheese in under a minute!!! It can also grate vegetables and nuts, in case you were wondering. Check it out in this TikTok video to see it work its magic. Promising review: "The one I received was sharp enough to get the job done! I shred a large head of cabbage in less than five minutes, counting clean-up! Shreds potatoes just as quick with peels on, or thin slices just as easy! Cheese I would partly freeze before shredding as it will get a little gummy the warmer it gets! Clean counter suction works great. I lightly dampened, dried, placed on counter, holds real strong! Oh, I also slice a cored apple in no time!" — Macy S. Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in 11 colors and two styles). 35. A veggie chopper because none of us have time to cry at the club anymore — and by "club," I mean your kitchen, and by "us," I mean myself (I'm reserving for my annual viewing of Titanic). Anyways, this baby will dice up anything you throw in it at record speed. Chop, chop! Fullstar is a small business established in 2017 that specializes in kitchen gadgets. Check out a TikTok of the veggie chopper in action. Promising review:"Makes life so much easier. I can't imagine chopping onions or bell peppers by hand anymore, and it does so much more. We used to have a Prepworks chopper which was a similar idea, but you had to press so hard to chop, and it broke after not too long. This one requires very little effort to cut through the food, and it has a generous container." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $29.97 (available in four colors). 36. 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 loved after the first night! I could easily remove the hardened oil and throw it out." — Roberta Get it from Amazon for $9.97. 37. An Emeril Lagasse dual-zone air fryer over combo with precise temperature for both sides so you can cook two very different items at once (and in two different ways). It has the capability to air fry, bake, cook pizza, reheat, dehydrate, roast, broil, grill, toast, keep items warm, slow cook, and can be used as a rotisserie. Bam! Emeril is still killin' it! Amazon, Promising review:"We purchased this oven after our 26-inch drop-in oven finally saw its last day. It is a temporary oven 'til we remodel the kitchen. This oven does it all. I have cooked amazing dinners, cakes, cookies, and pies. the dual-zone sync option is awesome. Very happy customer here!!!" — Steve Get it from Amazon for $299.99. 38. A grape cutter because who on earth wants to spend their precious time cutting grapes??? This lil' gadget will ensure your kiddo's favorite fruit is the perfect size without costing you an entire afternoon. Promising reviews:" Must have if you have toddlers. Wish I knew of this sooner. Has made it so much easier to cut grapes for my toddler. Now can do it one-handed when my LO won't let me set him down to cut the fruit. I have also used it to cut blueberries and blackberries." — Crystal Albertin "If your toddler loves grapes, this is a MUST-HAVE! So much easier than cutting into 4ths with a knife." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $8.38. 39. A microwave bacon cooker that'll help you make up to a pound of bacon evenly and quickly, so when your extended family is over for brunch, you'll be able to focus on perfecting your eggs and mimosas instead. It's also dishwasher-safe! SCS Direct is a small business! Promising review:"Such a simple concept and works amazingly well! I will never cook bacon any other way again. Made crispy, delicious bacon quickly with little to no zero mess in the microwave. You can fit a whole pound on it at once, but it does take longer to cook. I preferred to cook half a pound at a time for 8 minutes. Easy. Fast. Delicious. No mess. Love this product. " — Allysha Austin Get it from Amazon for $15.99. 40. A BabyBjörn Harmony Carrier, so you can do all kinds of things hands-free, like take your baby on a Target shopping trip, do chores around the house, make a salad, brush your hair, whatever! They'll likely get a nice, snuggly nap in while you get stuff done. It'll be a win for everyone! Heather Braga / BuzzFeed Since the birth of my son in 2022, I have been on the hunt for a baby carrier I love. It took me two years to find one that finally fit the bill! This one from BabyBjörn is pricey but has all the features I was looking for in a carrier. Many of the other brands I tried were SO difficult to figure out — how should the straps go? How do I get the baby in? How do I get the baby OUT?! The Harmony simplified all of those concerns with its easy-to-use clasp system. I could buckle my daughter in on my own, allowing me to go on more outings alone with her and my toddler. My neighbors definitely all had a glimpse of me wearing my daughter while pushing my son on his trike at the same time. (I am EXHAUSTED, to say the least.) Additionally, the material is very lightweight, whereas other brands I've tried left me and my tot feeling hot and sweaty. I used this one throughout the entire summer, and while I was, of course, warmer from having a baby strapped to me, I wasn't overtly dying of heat. It was also designed with padded shoulder straps and a pressure-relieving waist belt, which was MUCH appreciated. When your tyke inevitably spits up all over it, you can just toss it in the wash! Truly love this product. Get it from Amazon for $239.99 (available in nine styles). 41. And an Espresso Martini Instant Cocktail Tea Bags that can be used to take *~tini time~* to the next level with minimal effort (and for wayyyy cheaper than a bar tab). All you'll need to do is steep the bag in cold water and a spirit of your choice (vodka is recommended, but it can also be made as mocktails) until the majority of the bag dissolves. Cheers to that! SAYSO is a small business! Promising review:"Initially thought these would need to steep in hot water, but they work in cold water. I like to let them steep around 10 minutes. Quick and delicious cocktails! I've tried all flavors but Old Fashioned, and that's next. These are fantastic for cocktail lovers that camp. No heavy mixers to carry." — AnneF Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in six other cocktails and in a variety pack). Some reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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03-03-2025
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If You're Someone Who Simply Feels Like There Aren't Enough Hours In The Day, These 41 Products May Help
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 · A little switch to turn your coffee machine on for you = major life upgrade. 1. "Plaud," an AI voice recorder and notes generator that uses the magic of ChatGPT to summarize audio — forget wasting another second handwriting a sticky note that'll only get lost in the bottom of your bag never to see the light of day. You won't even need to manually open your Notes app to type up to-do lists! Your newfound, virtual personal assistant is about to become your time-saving bestie. 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 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 two colors). 2. A HappyLight sunlamp with seemingly magical properties to help improve your energy levels and mood. It's a no-brainer buy for anyone who works into the wee hours of the right and could really benefit from a sunlight-like boost to keep them going. Amazon Read more about sunlamps and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) at Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic. Promising review:"I work from home at night. I never see the light of day during the winter. This light has been a joy to have and gives great light at my desk to work with with the benefit of mimicking sun exposure. It's very easy to use and to replace bulbs." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (clip the $10 off coupon on the product page for this price). 3. A Take-n-Slide medication tracker you'll pat yourself on the back for investing in on the all-too-frequent super busy days when you haven't even had a chance to sit down, let alone recall if you took your pills properly. Take-n-Slide is a small business specializing in tools that make it easy to keep track of medications. They also offer a vitamin tracker, pet med tracker, and multi-dose tracker. See it in action on TikTok. Promising review:"How did I live without these? If pill boxes are just not working for you or your loved ones, and the automated dispensers are prohibitively expensive, do give these a try! I've been using them for a week now and have a lot of relief in seeing for certain whether the pill has been taken." — GingerSnap Get a pack of five from Amazon for $19.99 (available in two colors and in a two-pack). 4. Lumify Eye Drops, which are *so* beloved on TikTok they've been selling left and right on Amazon! Reviewers adore them because they reduce redness in their eyes nearly instantly — an absolute must-have if you haven't been getting much sleep thanks to your all-too-busy schedule. Learn more about different kinds of eye drops and what they can do at Cleveland Clinic. Note that eye drops can potentially mask symptoms of eye conditions, so you should talk to your eye doctor about what's right for you. And according to Mayo Clinic, you should avoid redness-reducing drops if you're looking for dry eye relief. Promising review:"I have a big spot of blood vessels in the inner corner of my left eye. I use the expensive lubricant eye drops for moisture — I've used Visine, Clear Eyes, you name it. No eye drop has made my eyes look this great. Only Lumify! I was soo happy when I looked in the mirror and saw some beauty in my eyes instead of darkness and redness." — Angela Leonard Get it from Amazon for $13.99. 5. SweatBlock wipes that'll become your saving grace if you're running around so much they're constantly dripping in sweat. These babies are prescription strength and designed to take on hyperhidrosis, nervous sweating, and hormonal sweating. These wipes did NOT come to play! Amazon This stuff is VERY strong, so if you have sensitive skin, consider doing a spot test before going all-in. Promising review: "For anyone who might be skeptical, please allow me to put you at ease. If you have hyperhidrosis, meaning it can be 9 degrees outside and you're still sweating under your arms, this product has the potential to change your life. I would sweat THROUGH a sport coat before noon. Enter the Sweat Block product. I've had it for three weeks and it is life changing. I DO NOT sweat under my arms anymore. I'm still on the original box that I bought three weeks ago. I had to write a review after I was cleaning the garage today in 85-degree heat. I was sweating through my shirt on my back — BUT NOT MY UNDERARMS. It is amazing!" — Frosty McGee Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $19.99. 6. A Kitsch heatless curling set — wrap your hair into it before hitting the hay, remove it when you wake up, then stare at yourself and your luscious locks. It's as easy as that — no heat needed! If only Sleeping Beauty knew about these before that looooong slumber... Kitsch is a small business! Promising review:"I was thoroughly impressed at how well this worked!!! My daughter has very long thick hair and I did not honestly expect this to work as well as it did!!! I am now going to purchase one for myself!!! Highly recommend!!!!" — Steven Schoorens Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in nine styles). 7. And Kitsch's claw clip, which will help you tame your tangled locks into a stylish updo — no need to lose patience trying to look presentable on days your hair simply won't cooperate. It's super strong, has a sturdy clamp that'll serve every hair type, and has a delicate look to it that'll make you feel like a princess on their day off. Kitsch is an LA-based, self-financed, woman-owned small business established in 2010 that specializes in hair accessories. Promising review:"Love that you can dress this up or down! It is my go-to accessory for working in preschool to put my hair up quickly. It is elegant and classic. It is amazingly durable even in getting thrown in the bottom of my heavy work bag! I am amazed by this clip. I have coarse medium thick hair and it is the perfect size." — Niki Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two styles). 8. Or JVN No Heat Air Dry Cream if you don't have the time to sit with a hair dryer but know you can't go out into the world without taming your locks — this can be used on damp or dry hair to help transform your look from frizzy to fabulous. Promising review:"After 20+ years of trying to find a product to help me manage my curly hair, Jonathan Van Ness has done it. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this product. First, it smells absolutely amazing and makes me feel like I am using a high-quality, salon-quality product. I love how well it manages frizz and how soft it makes my hair feel." — Samantha Laquinta Get it from Amazon for $15+ (available in two sizes). 9. A winged eyeliner stamp because you and I know you simply don't have the time (or patience) to try and conquer crafting the perfect cat-eye. Let this baby do the work for you so you can move on to other steadily lining your lips. 😅 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). 10. Wonderskin Wonder Blading One Step Lip Stain Masque that'll feel more like a science experiment than a beauty product — the results will baffle you! You simply apply the mask in a fun shade of blue (but fear not, that's not the final color), then peel it off to reveal a perfectly pink pout that stays in place despite whatever eating/drinking plans you've got lined up. Amazon, Wonderskin is a small business specializing in cosmetic and skincare products. Promising reviews: "I kept seeing Wonder Blading Lip videos on my TikTok. Went to Sephora and couldn't believe they didn't have it. Wound up buying it on Amazon and loving it!" — PM "I didn't know what to expect when I received this product, but I have to say I am pleasantly surprised! I absolutely love it! I put it on as soon as it arrived. I kept it on for almost a minute and when I wiped it off with a damp cotton ball, the color was beautiful. It's true to its word about the 12-hour staying power. I put a little lip balm over it and enjoyed eating, drinking, and talking. It didn't come off! If you like lip stain? Get this product! It's a keeper. I will be ordering all of the shades." — Brandy Get it from Amazon for $22 (available in 11 shades). 11. A steering wheel desk for anyone who often finds themselves trying to quickly catch up on some work while being nap-trapped in the car after desperately driving around in circles in hopes their cranky toddler will *finally* get some rest. Don't you DARE wake that baby!!! Promising review:"Works perfect for a working mom!!! Picked this up knowing summer is around the corner and I will be no longer be utilizing a nanny. Figured I'd save money and work from the car as needed during sports and take calls when needed. Worked like a charm!" — Ashley Seitzer Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in five colors). 12. A motivating daily planner that literally says "You've got this!" at the top — it'll also look oh-so-cute on your desk or fridge and has sections to keep track of appointments, how much water you're drinking, a to-do list, what you ate (meal prep, perhaps?!) and a general notes/doodling area. Each pad comes with 50 sheets. Promising review:"I use this first thing when I get in the office in the mornings as a 'personal to-do' before our morning meetings. It reminds me to stay productive when I might not have work to do in the office at that moment, but it also reminds me throughout the day of the intention I set early on. It's been a great visual reminder of my personal goals while I'm achieving professional goals." — Chelsea Ashton Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in nine styles). 13. I Dew Care's "Tap Secret" mattifying powder shampoo — it's benzene-free, comes in five hair colors, and will be your savior when, oops, you've overslept again before work. Sleepyhead? Certainly not you!!! The powder-based dry shampoo works just like spray formulas — apply to the area you're looking to refresh and then shake out excess powder with your fingertips or a brush. Promising review: "This stuff works better than Batiste at absorbing oil. I have very wavy, fine, greasy hair and I can go an additional day without washing it now." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $18. 14. Catrice "Instant Awake" Under Eye Brightener — it'll conceal and brighten the dark circles under your eyes SO FAST you might even forget you stayed up super late watching Severance and are now sleepier than ever. This lightweight color-adapting formula now comes in four fabulous shades! The color-adaptive formula is designed so one of two shades will work on any skin tone. I've personally tested this out and it has become an essential part of my daily routine. As a mom of two I gotta just say I am TIRED. So tired that I'm not sure what my face even looks like without bags under my eyes — that is, unless I've got the Catrice "Instant Awake" on. A little really goes a long way and has great coverage. I wore it throughout my sister's wedding weekend in Aruba and, despite the heat, it stayed perfectly in place. An incredible product for an even more incredible price... 10/10 from me. Promising review: "Took years off my eyes! This product is so reasonably priced. I came across a TikTok promoting this and decided to take a chance since the price was super reasonable. My eyes looked brighter in a good way, and the concealer worked so well that I felt I looked younger. I got compliments from friends asking what I did differently with my makeup. I recommend it." — Monica T. Get it from Amazon for $6 (available in four shades). 15. A robotic vacuum will lend you a helping hand in all your cleaning endeavors — Cheetos dust, coffee grinds, endless strands of hair; none of these stand a chance against you and your new partner in crime. They'll get the cleaning done so you can conquer another task on your to-do list. (Sigh, it's laundry, isn't it?) This robotic vacuum can easily move between hard floors and low- to medium-pile carpets/rugs and can pick up all the accumulated dust, dirt, and hair while you go about your day. It has an infrared sensor to avoid knocking into obstacles (like furniture and walls) and drop-sensing tech so it won't fall down stairs and off ledges. And if it starts to run low on battery, it'll just return to its base for a recharge! Reviewers do recommend keeping stray items like socks and cords off the floor before running this. Promising review:"This robot vacuum is incredible! I have three dogs and a cat; this vacuum is a time saver. I run it each day, and it has done an incredible job of keeping pet hair, dirt, and debris picked up in my home. Works well on carpet, hardwood, and tile floors. Wish I had purchased it sooner!" — t. hampton Get it from Amazon for $129.99+ (also available in three other models). 16. A dog bark deterrent device — it'll play a sound only dogs can hear with their too-cute ears to encourage them to shhhhhh for a little longer so you can catch some extra Zzzs after staying up far too late trying to squeeze every last minute out of the day. It's completely painless and reviewers applaud it as a better alternative to shock collars. Promising review: "This dog-bark deterrent remote is an amazing option for getting your pup or even older dog trained to stop barking. It is a safer option than electric fences or shock collars. I have two Australian Shepards, a Husky, and an emotional support 'Shorkie.' All four of my dogs range from 6 months–5 years — shock collars wouldn't range out with our big yard, and electric fences weren't an option with my small children, so this has been amazing. It makes a loud sound at different volumes. It ranges very far, and no shock for discomfort. The brightness is awesome. Great price and lightweight, compact enough to fit in your pocket with an attached wristlet." — Mallory S. Smith Get it from Amazon for $29.99. 17. A practical folding treadmill you can place right under your desk to get your steps in while tuning into yet another meeting that could've been an email — no more letting Martha from finance rob you of your precious time! Get ready to crush your work *and* fitness goals all at once. Promising review:"I love this walking pad; it's easy to use as it has a remote and mobile app. Depending on your preference, you can slow it down or speed it up. On the mobile app, you can track steps. It has a nice safety feature where it stops running if you step off of it while walking. It's very quiet. I love that it folds in half and I can store it away. It's not too heavy to move it. It's perfect for home office and being active throughout the day." — Mehri Umbreit Get it from Amazon for $399. 18. Or a TikTok-famous desk bike if you'd rather *~cycle~* through your emails — this version has wheels so you can literally *roll* it away when you're done with it. We looooove a multi-tasking moment! This compact, rolling desk bike is also height adjustable so you can get your perfect fit with the tray, has super quiet pedaling (won't interrupt your calls!), eight resistance levels, and a way to track your mileage, rpm, and other stats. Psst — you can watch the viral desk bike TikTok featuring it for more insight on how it works. It's been liked over 2.5 million times! Promising review:"I have had this product for about a week now. Absolutely love it, what a game-changer!! As a consultant who lives a typical consulting life, I pretty much sit in front of a computer all day long. Even though I work remotely a lot, I barely leave my desk. After a while, you will start to suffer from all the common things, like everyone else: back pain, neck pain, you know, all those things. Those all got changed when I saw this product! To be honest, I didn't buy it right away because of the price of course. But I finally decided to make the purchase as a holiday gift to myself. And I am so glad I made this choice! It hasn't been long, but I have been using it every day. It was super easy to put together and easy to move around because of the wheels. You can totally work while using it. The best part is, YOU DON'T EVEN FEEL LIKE YOU'RE WORKING OUT. And somehow it helps you to concentrate better. There is no need to dedicate one hour for the gym, this could be an anytime thing. When you are working, watching shows, even playing games. I guess because of the working out, my sleep improved as well. Not to mention the pains in my back. All in all, this thing changed my life!!" — joshua0315 Get it from Amazon for $249.99 (available in six styles). 19. A microwave pasta cooker that'll provide you with perfectly al dente noodles with the least effort possible — add some butter and parm to those babies, plop yourself in front of the couch, tune into The White Lotus, and dig in. 🍝 Promising review:"I don't want to get all gushy over a pasta maker, but man...I really love this gizmo! I like spaghetti with normal Prego-type sauce or sometimes just with butter and Romano cheese sprinkled on. But I'm lazy and impatient and I don't like things that take a long time to make, with a bunch of steps and a big cleanup afterward. The Fasta Pasta is perfect for me. I get the exact amount of correctly-measured spaghetti; it's faster than boiling water in a big pot then having to watch and stir the pasta; the pasta comes out perfectly cooked every time; and the cleanup is a snap." — Smilin Sam Get it from Amazon for $17.99. 20. A compact Kindle for any lit lover with such a long TBR list that your nightstand simply can't contain it anymore — this option will let you continue to expand your shelf virtually and take your book on the go so you can sneak in as much reading as humanly possible with your busy lifestyle. I have a Kindle and surprisingly have become a big fan of it — especially when traveling. While I absolutely prefer a hardcover book, it's nearly impossible to put more than two (which is a stretch in itself) in my suitcase along with my clothes, shoes, toiletries, etc. I read most of my books these days through the Libby app (all you need is a library card for access) which can be used via your phone or Kindle. No need to spend tons of money on novels when I simply am not someone who rereads them! I like that I can use this one near water without fear of it getting destroyed (yikes). Promising review: "Love the new Kindle! It's a perfect carry and go size, it is so easy to use and set up took less than 5 minutes! The screen is clear and it is easy to switch between light and dark mode. The matcha color is also a huge plus! I am so pleased with this new purchase!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $109.99 (available in two colors and with or without ads/ a Kindle Unlimited subscription). 21. A Brumate Era 40-ounce water bottle featuring a *genius* design with a metal straw inside but a silicone straw on top for drinking comfort that seamlessly locks in place so you'll never find yourself drenched after tipping it a bit too far. It'll also keep your drinks cold for 24 hours, so even if it takes you ALL day to hit your water quota, it'll still be as refreshing as when you first poured it. This bottle is BuzzFeed editor Maitland Quitmeyer' s go-to, "It claims to keep ice for over 24 hours! The tapered base is also cupholder friendly, and the whole darn thing is dishwasher safe, too! Let me tell you, this is my new favorite water bottle. I can lock the lid with a quick twist, and throw it sideways in any tote and not even think *twice* about it leaking at all!" Promising review: "This BrüMate tumbler is fantastic! It's 100% leakproof, keeps drinks cold for hours, and the handle and straw make it super convenient to carry. The color looks great, and it fits perfectly in cup holders. Plus, it's made of stainless steel, so it's durable and easy to clean. Perfect for staying hydrated on the go!" — Jorge Isaac Get it from Amazon for $38+ (available in 18 colors). 22. A mason jar cold brew maker if you're a proud member of the Drinking-iced-coffee-all-year Club (here, here!) Plus, it'll be ready and waiting when you roll out of bed. Reviewers absolutely love this version and also use it to brew their favorite iced teas. County Line Kitchen is a small business specializing in mason jar–style cold brew makers, pitchers, and accessories. Promising review: "This has been a hit in my house. Makes the most delicious cold brew and is of great quality. Has saved a ton of money on going out and on pods I used to buy. I try to let it sit for 48 hours so I can dilute it with a little water to get it to last longer, and throw it in my dishwasher in between uses. Perfect!" — Jo Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two sizes and colors). 23. Or a fancy-schmancy Terra Kaffe Super Automatic Espresso Machine for fans of hot coffee bevs — this magical gadget has an app feature that'll let you set auto-wake and sleep times so you won't have to waste a single second of your morning prepping your much-needed caffeine. It can make barista-like drip coffee and espresso from whole beans and pre-ground ones. Is this what inspired Ariana Grande to sing, "I see it, I like it, I want it, I got it?" This machine seems too good to be true, TBH. It has a dedicated heating element just for steam and a precision frothing dial to let you make your foam *exactly* as you like it (and you can use ANY milk with it!). You can create a customized drink menu — the machine will remember how you want your coffee! That's more than I can say for most of the chain coffee shops I've been to. The best part is that you can use ANY coffee you'd like with it. It's a splurge but will definitely be worthwhile (and save you money in the long run, since you'll be drinking coffee at home). Promising review:"I'm honestly impressed with this espresso machine. I've owned others in the past (Breville Barista, Breville Nespresso), and I'm loving Terra Kaffe. The overall quality, as well as the ease of use and setup, have been first in class. I appreciate that I can do pre-grinded and full coffee beans. So far, I've been using the pre-set Latte and Cappuccino setting, but I know I'll be playing around with settings, so I appreciate how much control you get over things like how much froth you want, the ratio of coffee to milk, and temperature. Highly recommended! Highly recommended!" — Andres_C Get it from Amazon for $1,695 (available in black or white). 24. Or a self-adhesive SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher to transform the espresso machine you already have and love into a smart device you can program to turn on before you hop out of bed. Once you set it up, you'll be able to use Google, Alexa, or an app on your phone to control it. Technology, man. Reviewers love this because it doesn't require you to "smart enable" other parts of your home. I need to get one of these for my husband who drags himself out of bed every morning to turn on his espresso machine. Promising review:" This little bot has vastly improved my quality of life! I've stickered it to my air conditioner unit in two separate apartments, and it's made controlling the room temp a breeze (no pun intended). Do note, in order to use it with Alexa, you will need a separate component. That said, you can control it within its own app as is. I highly recommend getting it set up with Alexa, though. It automatically paired with Alexa, and it works off of Bluetooth, so it's super easy to detect and set up. It's exactly what I wanted!" — Danny Conner Get it from Amazon for $29+ (available in white and black). 25. A Better Breader Bowl — a container designed to make seasoning meat or veggies a cinch. All you have to do is add your bread crumbs/seasoning into one section and your meat/veggies to another then shake, shake, shake! Promising review: "This thing is awesome! Breading anything makes such a mess in my kitchen, but I absolutely loved being able to do everything in one container. I only tried a dry rub, but I was so impressed with how evenly it coated. Plus being dishwasher safe was a major bonus. Seriously considering getting some for gifts." — Susanne C. Get it from Amazon for $19.99. 26. An alarm clock on wheels you'll quickly develop a complicated relationship with — it'll roll around, jump, shake, make robotic sounds and essentially just annoy you until you *finally* have to get out of bed, tackle it, and start your day. Clocky is a small business! Promising review:"My friends and family all know how terrible I am at waking up in the morning. Every alarm clock I have ever used has been defeated by my quick 'hit snooze button' reflexes. So much so I find myself rushing for the door more often than I'd like. All that changed when I found Clocky. CLOCKY WORKS! Clocky moves so I can't get comfortable or used to where the snooze button is placed. I easily carry Clocky to any room in the house I choose to get cozy, relax, and watch some TV 'til I fall asleep on a work night. I LOVE CLOCKY and highly recommend giving it a chance because you will fall in love with the results. I am now actively waking up at the original time I set my alarm to and also staying up so I can have a productive day. Get Clocky and save your day! ☆☆☆☆☆" — Valued Customer Get it from Amazon for $35.99 (available in nine colors). 27. A hot dog–cooking gadget that'll make whipping up a quick lunch or dinner easier than ever — and reviewers are seemingly obsessed (seriously, it has over 11,000 5-star reviews). It's a must-buy for anyone who is either A) daydreaming about chowing down on a hot dog at a baseball game, B) counting down the days until BBQ season, and/or C) training to win The Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog–Eating Contest. More power to ya if you fall into all three categories. 🌭 Promising review:"This toaster was a sensation at our holiday party this year! Everyone loved the idea, and it was of decent size and quality when opened. The color was vibrant and didn't feel cheap. I would recommend it as a gift or in general. Could be fun for kids and has easy clean up." — Grace P Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (also available with four cooking slots). 28. A portable HP photo printer for anyone who has been super lazy about finishing up their kiddo's baby book or an album dedicated to their European vacation — no need to log onto another site to order photos or, gasp, go pick them up at an actual store. This gadget will promptly print all your pics directly from your phone, plus each photo has a sticky backing that'll make them easy to pop into a book. 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 five colors and as a starter bundle). 29. A Baby Brezza Formula Pro Advanced parents will be able to rely on to help them make their baby a bottle in a flash — which is *much* appreciated when they're screaming their head off because they've decided they're hungry. I've literally told every single parent or parent-to-be in my life that THIS machine is what's keeping me going — it is the light of my life (next to my kids, of course). Amazon, Heather Braga / BuzzFeed The number one item I simply could not live without is the Baby Brezza Formula Pro Advanced. Literally I would happily spend my last penny on this product because it has made that much of a difference in my life over the last few years. It's essentially a Keurig for baby bottles. It has the capability of mixing formula with the proper amount of water and dispensing it at the *perfect* temperature for baby. It has a button on it so I can easily choose how many ounces I want for a bottle, depending on how recently the baby has eaten sometimes we need only need 2-oz instead of 4-oz, etc. The bottle settings will stay in place so while my baby is screaming (she gets hangry!) I just have to place a bottle under the dispenser and hit the 'start' button. It's so easy I can literally do it with one hand while holding her. The spout has to be cleaned every four bottles, which I just do with hot water and a paper towel, and the water needs to be refilled once a day (like a Keurig). Other than that, all I have to do is ensure the formula container is filled. My husband set it up like a baby bar cart in the nursery so we don't have to stumble down our stairs to the kitchen while bleary-eyed and half asleep in the middle of the night. It really is a godsend and I don't know what I'd do without it! Get it from Amazon for $198. 30. And a Baby Brezza Bottle Washer Pro, because why not add another gadget into the mix? This magical machine washes, sterilizes, AND dries bottles, breast pump parts, and other accessories with natural steam. Take it from someone who genuinely knows — this will save you SO much time so you can do one of the other million things on your to-do list instead of hangin' out with a bottle brush. When I had my first child, I used the Baby Brezza Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer, which is absolutely fantastic, but still had to hand wash and scrub the bottles before popping them into the machine. This new FANTASTIC model takes that completely out of the equation. I got it before having my daughter and it has truly changed my life — not an exaggeration. I haven't used a bottle brush ONCE and she's almost 8-months-old! It has six different cleaning modes, but I always use the 88-minute one that does all three features. The only somewhat downside is you'll need to purchase detergent tablets, but I promise you it's worth it. Here's what you'll need to do: fill the front partition of the machine with your bottles/nipples (or pump parts, whatever) and drop the detergent tablet into the bottom. Next, empty any water from previous cycles from the water basin and replace it back in the machine. Finally, fill the top container with clean (I used filtered) water up to the max line mark, then pop that back in as well. Choose which cycle you want to run and, BOOM, you're done! The whole water dumping/refilling process probably takes about...... five minutes? It is a bit bulky, so rather than keep ours in the kitchen we leave on top of our washing machine. It's also worth noting it holds four bottles at once, so we typically need to run it twice a day. TL;DR: It's a miracle machine. Get it from Amazon for $299.99. 31. A reusable smartnotebook to seamlessly combine your love of handwritten notes with the ease of taking them digitally. (Here's to you, Rocketbook app!) As you write in this seemingly magical notebook your notes will *also* be recorded in the app. Is it 2025 or 3025? This set includes the notebook, a Pilot Frixion pen, and a microfiber cloth to wipe it all away. Once wiped away they'll be transported through cloud services with the Rocketbook app, which is available for both iOS and Android. Promising review:"Love my Rocketbook Fusion! I thought this looked cool and so I ordered one. Then I joined a group on social media that is for owners of Rocketbooks and my brain has been blown. There is soooooo much one can do with these notebooks! I am loving having it to take notes while I'm on a Zoom call for work. I am more engaged and I process more when I'm taking notes in writing. I've always had stacks of notebooks. Small ones for different projects at work. Another for personal thoughts. Another for a nonprofit I'm on the board of. Of course a planner or two for good measure. Now I have one. One thin notebook. And several fun pens... Now I can meal plan, project track, journal, and take notes all in one place! Rocketbook also puts out some great videos with ideas on how to personalize the pages for your individual needs. Possibilities are endless!" — Nikola Sievert Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in two sizes and in 14 colors). 32. An undetectable laptop mouse jiggler that'll slide right into a USB port so you can sneak away to catch your breath and grab a coffee without anyone wondering why you've been offline for so long. Amazon Promising review:"Saves me from auto logouts! My brother recommended this handy gadget. I work from home and have three monitors. When I leave my desk for lunch, the computer goes to sleep and when I come back, everything is logged out and whatever was on three monitors ends up on two. SO frustrating. This is programmable for three settings and I use it on the minimal movement so when I come back, everything is just as I left it. Revolutionary! Just remember to turn it on!" — Isaiah Get it from Amazon for $8.99. 33. An electric potato peeler to transform spuds into mashed potatoes at record speed. If for some bizarre reason you *don't* want potatoes with every meal, it'll also work on other fruits 'n' veggies like like apples and kiwis. Promising review:"Love it! It's light and easy to use. When I use a potato peeler I was always peeling too much potato with the peel. This blade is fine and only gets the skin, in seconds. Except for the 'poles' of the potato, but I don't mind. It's easy to clean if you have a sprayer to just rinse off the spikes where you insert your potatoes. Small enough and doesn't take up much room." — yestfl Get it from Amazon for $19.98. 34. And an amazing cheese grater that'll have you volunteering to bring mac and cheese for every potluck from here on out — it has the ability to grate an entire block of cheese in under a minute!!! It can also grate vegetables and nuts, in case you were wondering. Check it out in this TikTok video to see it work its magic. Promising review: "The one I received was sharp enough to get the job done! I shred a large head of cabbage in less than five minutes, counting clean-up! Shreds potatoes just as quick with peels on, or thin slices just as easy! Cheese I would partly freeze before shredding as it will get a little gummy the warmer it gets! Clean counter suction works great. I lightly dampened, dried, placed on counter, holds real strong! Oh, I also slice a cored apple in no time!" — Macy S. Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in 11 colors and two styles). 35. A veggie chopper because none of us have time to cry at the club anymore — and by "club" I mean your kitchen and by "us" I mean myself (I'm reserving for my annual viewing of Titanic). Anyways, this baby will dice up anything you throw in it at record speed. Chop, chop! Fullstar is a small business established in 2017 that specializes in kitchen gadgets. Check out a TikTok of the veggie chopper in action. Promising review:"Makes life so much easier. I can't imagine chopping onions or bell peppers by hand anymore, and it does so much more. We used to have a Prepworks chopper which was a similar idea, but you had to press so hard to chop, and it broke after not too long. This one requires very little effort to cut through the food and it has a generous container." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $29.97 (available in four colors). 36. 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 loved after the first night! I could easily remove the hardened oil and throw it out." — Roberta Get it from Amazon for $9.97. 37. An Emeril Lagasse dual zone air fryer over combo with precise temperature for both sides so you can cook two very different items at once (and in two different ways). It has the capability to air fry, bake, cook pizza, reheat, dehydrate, roast, broil, grill, toast, keep items warm, slow cook, and can be used as a rotisserie. Bam! Emeril is still killin' it! Amazon, Promising review:"We purchased this oven after our 26-inch drop-in oven finally saw its last day. It is a temporary oven till we remodel the kitchen. This oven does it all. I have cooked amazing dinners, cakes, cookies, and pies. the dual-zone sync option is awesome. Very happy customer here!!!" — Steve Get it from Amazon for $299.99. 38. A grape cutter because who on earth wants to spend their precious time cutting grapes??? This lil' gadget will ensure your kiddo's favorite fruit is the perfect size without costing you an entire afternoon. Promising reviews:" Must have if you have toddlers. Wish I knew of this sooner. Has made it so much easier to cut grapes for my toddler. Now can do it one-handed when my LO won't let me set him down to cut the fruit. I have also used it to cut blueberries and blackberries." — Crystal Albertin "If your toddler loves grapes, this is a MUST-HAVE! So much easier than cutting into 4ths with a knife." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $8.38. 39. A microwave bacon cooker that'll help you make up to 1 lb of bacon evenly and quickly, so when your extended family is over for brunch, you'll be able to focus on perfecting your eggs and mimosas instead. It's also dishwasher safe! SCS Direct is a small business! Promising review:"Such a simple concept and works amazingly well! I will never cook bacon any other way again. Made crispy, delicious bacon quickly with little to no zero mess in the microwave. You can fit a whole pound on it at once, but it does take longer to cook. I preferred to cook half a pound at a time for 8 minutes. Easy. Fast. Delicious. No mess. Love this product. " — Allysha Austin Get it from Amazon for $15.99. 40. A BabyBjörn Harmony Carrier, so you can do all kinds of things hands-free, like take your baby on a Target shopping trip, do chores around the house, make a salad, brush your hair, whatever! They'll likely get a nice, snuggly nap in while you get stuff done. It'll be a win for everyone! Heather Braga / BuzzFeed Since the birth of my son in 2022, I have been on the hunt for a baby carrier I love. It took me two years to find one that finally fit the bill! This one from BabyBjörn is pricey but has all the features I was looking for in a carrier. Many of the other brands I tried were SO difficult to figure out — how should the straps go? How do I get the baby in? How do I get the baby OUT?! The Harmony simplified all of those concerns with its easy-to-use clasp system. I could buckle my daughter in on my own, allowing me to go on more outings alone with her and my toddler. My neighbors definitely all had a glimpse of me wearing my daughter while pushing my son on his trike at the same time. (I am EXHAUSTED, to say the least.) Additionally, the material is very lightweight, whereas other brands I've tried left me and my tot feeling hot and sweaty. I used this one throughout the entire summer, and while I was, of course, warmer from having a baby strapped to me, I wasn't overtly dying of heat. It was also designed with padded shoulder straps and a pressure-relieving waist belt, which was MUCH appreciated. When your tyke inevitably spits up all over it, you can just toss it in the wash! Truly love this product. Get it from Amazon for $239.99 (available in nine styles). 41. And an Espresso Martini Instant Cocktail Tea Bags that can be used to take *~tini time~* to the next level with minimal effort (and for wayyyy cheaper than a bar tab). All you'll need to do is steep the bag in cold water and a spirit of your choice (vodka is recommended, but it can also be made as mocktails) until the majority of the bag dissolves. Cheers to that! SAYSO is a small business! Promising review:"Initially thought these would need to steep in hot water, but they work in cold water. I like to let them steep around 10 minutes. Quick and delicious cocktails! I've tried all flavors but Old Fashioned and that's next. These are fantastic for cocktail lovers that camp. No heavy mixers to carry." — AnneF Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in six other cocktails and in a variety pack). Some reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
