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47 Convenient Products You Wish You Knew About Years Ago
SweatBlock antiperspirant wipes with a clinical strength formula to help put a stop to excessive sweating for anyone constantly drenched, no matter the weather or activity. Just wipe your underarms, let the solution dry overnight, and then wash up per usual! Each application helps keep you protected for up to seven sweat-free days. A Windex outdoor glass cleaner because you deserve to admire the view from your windows instead of looking through streaks of bird poop, pollen dust, any lingering winter sludge scum, and bug spatters. This concentrated cleaner is connects to your hose and delivers a streak-free clean, so you don't have to bother with a ladder! Just rinse it off after spraying. Monday Haircare Dry Shampoo to absorb oil and deliver a thorough cleaning to your tresses when they just need a little zhuzing up after a long day enjoying the hot, humid summer weather outdoors or a hard workout at the gym. This dry shampoo is even designed with keratin to help defend your locks against frizz and breakage between washes — the gardenia scent is just the cherry on top! A set of breathable, seamless thongs that reviewers compare to quality of more luxe brands like Skims and Victoria's Secret. These are a perfect option for anyone who can't stand the feel of thongs, but hates having a visible underwear line underneath their favorite bodycon dress even more. Before committing to going commando, try these barely-there underwear on for size. A chemical-free fly trap, which does all the work for you by using a UV light to attract any flies, gnats, mosquitoes, and other flying pests that are lurking around and invading your space. The best part? It plugs in and catches everything without you having to witness any of the grossness until you throw it out! A daily planner designed with un-dated pages to use whenever you'd like and keep track of the days you're feeling extra chaotic. Each sheet also includes areas for you to take notes on water intake, fitness goals, achievements, gratitude, and even the occasional doodle! A 2-in-1 kitchen scale and measuring cup, so you don't have to dirty up every single measuring cup to crank out a platter of brown butter brookies. You can remove the built-in measuring cup to use the scale separately, and this extra helpful gadget can measure both wet and dry ingredients. If your TikTok recipe is in grams, don't worry, you can weigh your flour out with precision, no Google or calculator necessary! A travel brush with a hidden compartment, which will really come in handy when you need to pack a personal item that has room for an emergency hair tie, waterless toothbrush, and your favorite perfume atomizer, so when you leave the airport you don't feel like you've been on a turbulent plane for five hours. Not to mention, it's a discreet way to carry tampons and medication when you're on the go! Medicube's "Zero Pore" Pads — dual-sided facial pads with lactic and botanical extracts to exfoliate your skin and help minimize the appearance of your pores. If you've been needing a skincare hero to help do away will all the excess sebum leaking out of your pores, look no further than this K-beauty must-have! A pack of Snug Plugs, which are the perfect tiny problem solvers for any loose outlets because they simply tuck in to create a proper fit. Next time you plug in your mini diffuser, it'll actually stay put instead of falling out as soon as you walk away. Turns out, you don't need an electrician to rewire your outlets... just a snug fit! An oscillating tower fan with six powerful speed options and a convenient remote for you to control it from your bed, desk, or couch. This powerfully cools your room and circulates air because existing in stale, unmoving air less than desirable. A smooth edge can opener created with a universal fit to help remove the top off any size can — that's right, the entire top! Enjoy your tall boys, slim cans, and La Croix a little more this summer and revel in not having to deal with broken pop tabs or messing up your manicure. You can even throw in a lime, make a float, or use a funky straw for a more ✨ aesthetic ✨ summer bevvie! A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel that effortlessly helps banish calluses, cracks, and dead skin from your sole and heels, delivering jaw-dropping results in as little as 20 minutes! It also boasts glycerin for softening and hydrating the skin afterward. It's earned over 40,000 five-star ratings for a darn good reason, so you'll want this in your cabinet because sandal season is upon us! A Pikk-it tool, which is specifically designed to remove hair that's tangled in the vacuum head and make it work less than optimally. You think your fingers can reach all the hair in there, but this nifty tool will prove you wrong and get it *real* clean, *real* fast. A Tub Topper in case bathtime with your little one feels more like being the ringleader at a zoo — this neat attachment suction cups to the lip of your tub becoming a splash guard and storage area. Plus, the flat surface means your kiddo can play with their bath toys until the bubbles disappear! A retinol body lotion featuring skin-loving ingredients like vitamins A and E, shea butter, green tea, and aloe vera to help keep your skin moisturized and hydrated while also reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and even sun damage! You only have the one body to love, so if there's something about it you want to improve effortlessly and without spending hundreds or thousands of dollars — this is a convenient and effective addition to your daily skincare routine. A mattress lifter to make changing the sheets a lot less of a hassle when it comes to lifting your queen-size mattress. This nifty tool will elevate your mattress and keep it raised, freeing your hands to completely tuck in your fresh new bedding and create some hotel-quality corners that won't creep up in the night. Raise your hand if you're sick of feeling like a powerlifter every time you swap out your bedding. 🤚 PanOxyl Antimicrobial Hydrating Acne Creamy Wash, a sensitive skin-friendly version of their OG foaming wash with the same benzoyl peroxide to help eliminate breakout-causing bacteria and remove dirt and other impurities from your pores. Plus, you can use it all over your body in case you've been noticing some acne popping up on your rear, back, or thighs now that your clothes are a tad more revealing with the warm weather. 👀 A portable air compressor that's small enough to keep in your car, so you're always prepared for when your tire starts deflating on some random backroad miles away from a gas station or service center. It can inflate a tire to your preferred pressure in as little as one minute and features a display screen, showing you the increase in pressure in real time. There's even a built-in LED light in case you find yourself fixing up a tire after the sun goes down. A set of Wonder Hangers — each one can hang up to five pieces of clothing and collapse into the width of ONE regular hanger, ensuring you still have TONS of closet space to use! This is just perfect for anyone who prefers to hang all their clothes, including tops, jeans, etc. A Bissell multipurpose carpet and upholstery cleaner featuring a unique attachment that sprays cleaning solution, scrubs away the mess, *and* suctions it all up! Say goodbye to tracked-in mud, spilled grape juice, tossed spaghetti, and more thanks to this portable, tote-bag-size gadget, aka your new best friend. A scrunchie/towel hybrid to absorb excess water in your hair, so it can dry faster without any heat. It makes a perfect wash-n-go companion on days when you don't have time to blow dry before heading out, but you can also use it to hold your hair back during your morning skincare routine! An exfoliating mitten for extra help thoroughly getting rid of dead skin and dirt when scrubbing down in the shower. Buffing your body like this helps reduce the appearance of ingrown hairs, razor bumps, and more. If you like to self-tan, this mitt is actually the perfect tool for evenly applying your favorite self-tanner all over without making a mess of things! A crack weeder tool made of stainless steel and designed to reach deep into those annoying narrow sidewalk spaces to extract weeds, moss, thistles, and other invasive greenery that you can't get to with your bare hands. This will make your sun-baked Sunday afternoon gardening so much easier, and help relieve some of the stress on your back and knees from pulling weeds yourself! A mason jar cold brew maker featuring a flip cap and removable filter, so you can make your beloved morning bevvie overnight (just add water, fresh grounds, and let set) and head right out the door, ready to conquer the day. You could also use this to make a deliciously cold bottle of iced tea that'll last you an entire afternoon of reading in a hammock on a not-too-hot summer day. Rael "Miracle Invisible Spot Cover" Pimple Patches with hydrocolloid to absorb sebum, pus, and other fluids while preventing you from picking at your zits. Each one boasts a transparent, ultra-thin matte design that's super discreet during wear, so you can run all the errands and not have to worry about anyone staring at the pimple that seemingly popped up overnight while you're making small talk at the checkout counter! 😅 A jar of The Pink Stuff — it helps you tackle the most difficult messes that pop up in your home, like a one-of-a-kind permanent marker art piece on your wall or a scuff on your brand-new sneakers before even stepping outside. Plus, it'll do it all with the least amount of elbow grease you've had to use in a while. Gold Bond's firming neck and chest cream, which is made with salicylic acid for exfoliating, and glycerin and aloe to make sure your refreshed skin stays hydrated throughout the day. Just add this to your daily skincare routine if you're interested in trying, and after a few applications, you may start seeing differences in the elasticity and texture of your skin! A versatile veggie chopper that can dice pretty much anything in literal seconds. It comes with four interchangeable dice blades — two chopping blades and two spiralizers — and a built-in storage container that you can use to prep and store food! The version of you that has to cook after a long day at work will be oh-so-grateful when meal prep takes minutes and not hours. 😮💨 A bag of citrusy Liquid I.V. Hydration packets — these additives boast three-times the amount of electrolytes of your favorite go-to sports drink to help get (and keep) you hydrated even better than regular-degular water. It's just perfect for having in your purse the next time you brave the summer heat on an all-day excursion! A water-resistant Java Sock, which helps soak up any condensation from your drink (saving your tabletops and cupholders, hello!) and keeping your iced latte or frozen marg cold because the sleeve is insulated. Seriously, reviewers say their beverages remain cold for hours, so you can actually enjoy your drink without worrying about it getting all watered-down and lukewarm. Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment because we stan a 2-in-1 time-saving skincare product, and this one is no exception. This go-to treatment helps neutralizes redness in your complexion, but is also created with SPF 30 to help keep your skin protected from the sun! Not to mention, it's designed for use by all skin types, so you can count on this little jar of magic daily. Orrrrr the Live Tinted Hue Stick Color Corrector, designed for darker skin tones, that uses color theory to help balance and neutralize the appearance of dark spots, scars, and hyperpigmentation wherever. The creamy crayon design boasts a hydrating blend of squalene, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E, so it feels good even under your makeup (but it can be blended and used without any, if you prefer)! A longline sports bra with a lightweight, supportive padded design that you can wear from hot yoga to brunch with the besties and then later on your post-meal errands. It's also an affordable alternative to your fave Lululemon top, in case you want to stick to your budget without sacrificing your summer style. A pair of reusable and waterproof silicone nipple covers that magically disappear your nipples or piercings from being visible though your shirts or dresses with seamless coverage that stays put! You'll be able to wear your favorite strapless or backless outfits without worrying about stubborn bra straps, and if you're a member of the tig 'ol bitty committee — you can even get Nippies that offer lift. A refillable roll-on sponge sunscreen applicator, which works double duty to evenly and quickly apply your much-needed SPF to your skin, so you and your family can spend more time making sandcastles instead of coating on sunscreen on your next beach day. It'll also make it way less of a hassle to wrangle and ensure UV protection for any kiddos who want to get right to splashing around as soon as the car is parked! A Shark Tank-favorite Click & Carry Grocery Bag Carrier to turn all those back-and-forth trips to the car into one super productive trek from car to house. These bag holders carry up to 80 pounds worth of stuff and feature padding, so you can comfortably toss them over your shoulder for hands-free carrying. A ChomChom pet hair remover roller that features a patented brush design, so all you have to do is push back and forth to collect all the hair and lint into a chamber — whether it's attached to clothes, furniture, car seats, cat towers, and more. Over 140,000 reviewers have bestowed it with a 5-star rating, and we agree: If a member of your household happens to have four legs and a ton of hair, this is a must-buy. A set of wad-free pads designed to keep bedsheets and blankets from becoming one giant tangle of damp bedding while the dryer. All you do is slide them onto the corner of your sheets and pop them into the dryer — voila, tangle-free and dry bedding! A self-closing, mess-free toothpaste cap, which prevents toothpaste from getting all dried up and stuck on the lid or squeezing everywhere in the sink. Parents absolutely love it for keeping nighttime routines with kiddos mess-free and delivering the *perfect* amount of toothpaste onto the brush! The Car Seat Key — a lifesaver for anyone who is buckling a little into a carseat and experienced more than one nail casualty (RIP those expensive GelX manicures) when trying to get them out. It's also helpful for anyone experiencing mobility issues because it effortlessly and comfortably fits around the buckle release and all you have to do is squeeze! A silicone clip-on strainer if your pot lids aren't designed with strainers (wah!). This innovative gadget attaches directly to the rim of the pot and keeps your noodles, veggies, etc., where they belong while draining. Not to mention, it definitely takes up less space in your cabinets than a full-size colander! Cloning paste, which features a nutrient-rich formula to help foster budding and other new growth for your houseplants. Simply score your stems and dab a pea size amount onto the nodes, then continue caring for your plant per usual. As with all greenery, flowering takes time, but expect to start seeing new buds emerge within two to eight weeks! A seat gap filler to prevent your cellphone, wallet, keys, or loose change from falling into the abyss that exists between the seats. Once you add these to your car and realize how many things don't get lost, you'll want to tell everyone you know! A pair of sliding wrapping paper cutters because sometimes those scissors just go in a different direction or leave you with ragged edges. You'll deserve the award for most pristine gift wrapping with each perfectly packaged birthday, anniversary, or baby shower gift you give. A pack of Elephant Trax labels, which help you create a digital inventory that'll definitely come in handing when putting away seasonal decorations or clothing. The labels are fade- and moisture-resistant, so they'll stay in tip-top shape even if you store them in a creepy ol' attic or musty basement and forget about them for months! A soup can safe because you want to make sure your valuables are safe and remain undetected while you're out of the house or staying somewhere new. The can comes in all sorts of designs to blend in with the rest of your pantry, except this can of Beefaroni or peaches is secretly stashing your spare key, emergency cash, and valuable jewelry. 👀
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4 days ago
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50 Mundane Products That Are, To Put It Lightly, Life Changing
SweatBlock antiperspirant wipes with a clinical strength formula that'll last up to seven days (!!!) for folks who get seasonal depression whenever the sun has them sweatin' it for no good reason. A set of cult-favorite extra soft cooling bedsheets (boasting a mind-boggling 245,000 5-star reviews!!), folks say feel like sleeping at a luxurious hotel. If you've found falling asleep a chore because of tossing, turning, and *sweating* at night, then treat yourself to these must-have sheets. And a pair of cooling pillowcases with thousands of dreamy reviews from *previously* sweaty sleepers. Don't keep waking and flipping your toasty pillow over in frustration — it's gonna be your cool sleep summer! Built's "Puff Protein Bars" that'll make you the envy of everybody on your commute to work when they see that *you* have a fun breakfast. Let me be the first to tell you, these things are too good for this world. I don't know how Built was able to pack chocolate-covered marshmallows with 17 grams of protein, but I'm glad the witchcraft worked because these are life-changing. A Windex outdoor glass cleaner for homeowners who have no idea how to get their top-floor windows free of the rain stains and bird poop that keep *taunting* them from outside their otherwise spotless space. If your fear of heights keeps you from getting a ladder tall enough to scrub your windows (same), snag this stuff! Just attach this Windex bottle to your hose and spray the solution all over the place! Ahhh, you can see clearly now. Monday Haircare Dry Shampoo with a gorgeous gardenia scent and a formula that'll give you the satisfying clean your hair needs with a lil' keratin treatment thrown in. This'll help protect against the frizz and breakage spring humidity inevitably brings. Plus, the packaging'll make your bathroom counter look beautiful all on its own. A set of breathable, seamless thongs specifically loved by several reviewers who "hate" thongs. Folks say these are comfortable all day *and* claim they're comparable to (and even better than!) brands like Skims and Victoria's Secret. I'm sold. Like, literally. Buying now. A hidden fly trap you plug into an outlet when you have house flies, fruit flies, moths, or gnats crawling around. The little light lures bugs by up to 400 feet (!!!), and the sneaky design means this thing'll be blastin' bugs by the dozen without ruining your room's clean aesthetic. A daily planner to help you track school schedules, chores, and even your water intake if your spring cleaning goals this year are more about cleaning up your cluttered mind. Thanks, A-types, for finding a way to keep the house clean *and* stay a planner. A 2-in-1 kitchen scale and measuring cup that'll save space and keep things simple while you bake delicacies that are anything but. This works with both your wet and dry ingredients, so feel free to forget about washing a big batch of dishes after making a batch of your best Dubai chocolate chocolate chip cookies. A travel brush with a hidden compartment, sure to be looked upon with envy by your overpacked travel buddies as they desperately try to find some open space on the counter of your hotel bathroom. Trying to fit seven people in two rooms has not worked out as well as your friends thought it would. But hey, *you've* got a brush with enough room for toothpaste and tampons! You're doing great. Medicube's "Zero Pore" Pads, a beloved Korean skincare secret with a magical mix of lactic and salicylic acid that'll redefine what "smooth" means to your skin. The dual-textured toner pads both exfoliate and refine your pores, making your face feel positively silky soft. A pack of Snug Plugs so you can breathe easy knowing your router is, in fact, plugged in and working. It wasn't you, it was your landlord's special outlet (the one practically hanging on for dear life from your living room wall). Now you can be confident knowing your outlets are all snug as a bug. An oscillating tower fan with six speeds (we're talkin' up to 24 feet per second velocity), three modes, and a surprisingly quiet design despite its power. If you're intimidated by installing an A.C. in your fourth-floor gonna be a big fan of this gadget. A smooth edge can opener — a Shark Tank favorite that'll remove the entire top off of any can (it's got a universal fit!), helping you take your canned drinks to the next level this summer. Pop off the top of your Diet Coke and add in some ice cream, mixers, ice, or whatever else you have. Then safely sip away! I'm feeling refreshed just thinking about it. A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel (with over 40,000 five-star reviews!!) to get your neglected feet sandal-season ready — to use this spiffy stuff, just presoak your feet, apply the gel, let it sit, and rinse. Watch in wonder as you scrape off *years* worth of painful calluses. A Pikk-it tool for anyone who has practically sacrificed their fingers trying to dig into the brushes of their vacuum to remove hair, lint, and buildup that has made it less than effective. Tiny, inexpensive tools that help your *expensive* products work better are the lifeblood of responsibility. Help take care of the things that... take care of the things that... need to be done in your life! A Tub Topper that'll completely change the game vis-à-vis toddler baths. This suction-cups onto your tub (making it practically universal for any ol' bathtub) and gives your kids a *ton* of extra space to play. PLUS, it is an A+ splash guard, so you'll be able to get your kids clean without needing to mop up the bathroom floor every dang day. A retinol body lotion — sure, retinol is great for your face, but there's a whole *body* of skin it can help out! This particularly dreamy, creamy formula helps promote skin cell turnover using retinol, while the ferulic acid firms skin to promote natural skin tightening. Qualify's chocolate brownie protein powder, a plant protein option for folks who just want to drink a dang milkshake once in a while, okay?! With this unreasonably delicious mix (packed with a spiffy 20 grams of protein per serving), you can live your Willy Wonka dreams and have chocolate for breakfast, lunch, or dinner *and* feel full and energetic after! Delicious. A mattress lifter sure to delight A-types who want their hospital corners looking *crisp.* AND if you hate making the bed because tucking the sheets under your two-ton foam mattress makes you sweat, this may be the key you need to unlock your bed-making abilities. This elevates the heaviest of mattresses to make tucking in sheets *way* easier. PanOxyl Antimicrobial Hydrating Acne Creamy Wash — if you've been hoping their OG foaming wash worked on your sensitive skin, they heard your wish! Not only is this great on sensitive skin, but it'll also help clear up acne-causing bacteria on your whole body! It's designed to get rid of existing acne and prevent further breakouts by deep-cleaning your pores. A gift! A portable air compressor so small and mighty it seems like something Mary Poppins would whip out of her magic carpet bag. If your tire deflates somewhere inconvenient, this thing is gonna be the roadside nanny you didn't know you needed. It has a real-time pressure monitor to inflate flat car and bike tires on the go. It even has a built-in LED light you can use at night and boasts a one-minute inflation, so you don't have to worry about being stuck on the side of the road too long. A TBH *too* nice Tineco 2-in-1 cordless vacuum and mop created to both vacuum and mop at the same time. Unlike our old dummy mops, this robot has a separate tank that stores the dirty water, and it retains 90% of the stuff, so your floors will be clean and dry in just minutes. A set of Wonder Hangers so you can stack outfits, categories, or even *colors* of clothes with a vertical system, using up closet space in the most efficient (and A-type-friendly) way possible. A Bissell multipurpose carpet and upholstery cleaner — this spiffy (and portable!) system uses warm water and a special cleaning formula to save the day when slips turn into spills, which turn into stains. A scrunchie/towel hybrid that can help your hair dry faster without any heat tools! Reviewers love this as a shower-and-go solution when they have to leave the house with wet hair. We love a product that helps us with our busy schedules. An exfoliating mitten lots of people love for preventing ingrown hairs, reducing KP, and smoothing out their skin before applying tanning lotion. A crack weeder tool, because the first thing you seem to see ~springing~ up in your yard each year This tool is designed to get those basically immortal weeds that practically grow THROUGH your concrete sans plant-killing chemicals. It fits into tiny, tight spaces and snatches up that unsightly stuff! A mason jar cold brew maker so you can have a bold cup of cold brew from the comfort of your kitchen counter. Reviewers also love using this when making iced tea, which is the *first* thing I will be drinking once it's finally warm enough for a cold drink. Rael "Miracle Invisible Spot Cover" Pimple Patches for anyone who thinks the best skincare treat they could possibly give themselves is pimple patches that don't shout, "Look over here at this vacuum-sealed pimple bursting from my face!" These have the same hydrocolloid formula for relieving the redness, swelling, and pus from breakouts *without* the usual show-and-tell. A jar of The Pink Stuff (the internet's favorite cleaning product) that'll spring clean everything from your faucet to your toilet tank to blotches in your bathtub (and it works *outside* of the bathroom too — spiffy). Move over, firefighters; I want a calendar of THIS sexy stuff and its shiny results. Gold Bond's firming neck and chest cream — whether you've noticed your neck skin practically hanging on for dear life thanks to that darn gravitational pull or find your décolletage creased in the center from side sleeping, the glycerin and aloe in this formula can give that delicate skin some much-needed hydration, while the salicylic acid can gently exfoliate dead skin cells. Reviewers say patience is worth it with this one, so give your body time to soak it all in and enjoy those results! A versatile veggie chopper that'll help you prep (and clean up!) with speed that feels downright magical. The interchangeable blades just pop out, then just throw them right into the dishwasher! This'll help you get into the swing of things this salad season. A bag of citrusy Liquid I.V. Hydration packets, with three times the electrolytes of a typical sports drink, great for packing on long hikes, recovering after a run, and keeping close during long days strolling in the sun. Honestly, you may just wanna keep these in your bag 24/7. A Java Sock that'll do the two most important things for your beloved iced coffees ( drinks. I know people drink other drinks!) 1) It'll keep that caramel almond milk cold brew cold for ages — hours, according to reviewers — and 2) It'll keep your drink from sweating into your cupholder or all over your desk. It's a cruel twist of fate that iced coffee sweats as much as we do in the spring and summer. A longline sports bra so your outfit can say "Lululemon" even if your bank account is saying "no new clothes at all." This top-tier top is a hit with reviewers because it's suitable for so much: outdoor workouts, gym use, *and* casual wear. Its lightweight design is breathable but sturdy and supportive without being too compressive, making it a staple both at work and while working out. A pair of reusable silicone nipple covers designed for all the dresses that feel like they're ruined by a bra. These are also totally waterproof, so there will be no need to ~sweat it~ in these. A refillable roll-on sponge sunscreen applicator sure to make putting on sunscreen (both on your kids *and* on yourself) less of a chore. This goes on fast and blends in easily — no mess required! Families and other folks who look like *dweebs* slathering on sunscreen are sure to look at your quick application with envy. A Shark Tank-favorite Click & Carry Grocery Bag Carrier that'll give you Herculean strength in an instant. Hook your bags to the clip, place it around your shoulder, and lift up to *80 pounds!!!* without bag straps literally breaking your back. A ChomChom pet hair remover roller — this is gonna pick up fur and lock it inside the roller, making cleanup a breeze. Plus, it doesn't lose its effectiveness with heavy use. We love our pets, but woof, shedding in the springtime is their greatest skill. A set of wad-free pads for keeping your bedsheets from tangling in the wash. Get this and keep those laundry clods from wasting precious drying time! A self-closing, mess-free toothpaste cap to help save toothpaste in your household, even if your kids are rather enthusiastic when squeezing goop from the tube. Plus, this prevents crusty toothpaste buildup! The Car Seat Key for parents and guardians who have had one too many manicures ruined by car seat clips. This makes buckling and unbuckling your little one *super* easy, and it even hooks onto your keychain, so you've always got it with you when getting in the car. A silicone clip-on strainer that's dishwasher-safe, attaches to any size pot or pan, and is designed to save a bunch of space in your kitchen cupboards. Cloning paste — if you've found that your houseplants are standing around stagnant, you're gonna *love* this stuff! This little formula helps encourage new growth and buds. It's technically made for orchids, but it works on all sorts of plants! Begonias, a string of pearls, pothos, you name it! A seat gap filler to save your phone, keys, and french fries from certain doom. A pair of sliding wrapping paper cutters so you can stop wasting paper when your scissor skills aren't what they used to be. Seriously, you were the best paper cutter in your kindergarten class; what happened?! A pack of Elephant Trax labels to make storing (and finding!) things you've packed easier than ever. Attach a sticker to the box, take photos of everything inside, and you're all set! You now have a visual inventory! Never confuse your Halloween and Christmas storage again. The Nightmare Before Christmas vibe isn't really your thing anyway. A soup can safe — this is so realistic it'll put you at ease if you have a stack of cash or valuables you want tucked away, safely hidden in your food storage.
Daily Record
26-05-2025
- Daily Record
Killer mum scalded young son's genitals in 'horror house' and calmly posted on Facebook
WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT: A brother and sister were tortured and beaten to death by their own mother Mitchelle Blair before the bodies were dumped in a freezer. Mum-of-four Mitchelle Blair was sentenced to life in prison nearly ten years ago for torturing and killing two of her children in separate attacks. On both occasions, she dumped the bodies in the deep freezer of her apartment, before carrying on as normal, reports the Mirror. She pleaded guilty to her sickening crimes and speaking to the court, she said: 'I don't feel no remorse for the death of them demons.' The victims were Stoni Blair, 13, and her brother, Stephen Berry, 9. We have taken a look back at the disturbing case. 'House of Horrors' When she was served an eviction notice that uncovered unimaginable horror, Mitchelle Blair was living in an apartment in Detroit, Michigan. A team arrived on March 24, 2015, to clear the flat, after she had not been paying rent. However, two of Blair's children, Stoni and Stephen, were found in the white freezer that was kept in the family living room. They had been there for years. Blair claimed responsibility – saying she did what she did because the deceased children allegedly sexually abused her youngest son, something which was never proven. The mum did not witness the alleged molestation. She also failed to contact the authorities, and instead, took matters into her own hands. Little Stephen was the first to be tortured. In August 2012, his mum poured hot water on his genitals while he was in the shower. She also punched and kicked him and strangled him with a belt after making him drink Windex. A bag was placed over his head until he lost consciousness. The torture reportedly went on for two weeks before his eventual death. Stoni was killed almost nine months later after she reportedly said she did not like her siblings. Blair subsequently strangled her little girl with 'a black T-shirt and suffocated her with a plastic bag'. Stephen's cause of death was multiple blunt force trauma while his sister died of blunt trauma to the head. After killing Stoni, she forced her other daughter, then 17, to 'entomb' the body in the freezer next to Stephen's corpse. Before their deaths, Blair would reportedly batter the kids and burn them with irons inside the apartment. Court Shortly before Blair was arrested for her heinous crimes, she brazenly wrote on Facebook: 'There is no greater blessing than being called Mom.' While pleading guilty to killing her children, Blair, found competent to stand trial, told the court: 'I don't regret none of this.' She claimed she intended to kill Stoni in 2013 but did not set out to do the same to Stephen when he died in 2012. Blair also had two other kids, a son and a daughter, and her surviving boy reportedly told a social worker he was once whipped by a cord and his sister was struck with a hammer. Prison In July 2015, Blair was sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing two of her kids. This was after pleading guilty to two counts of felony murder, two counts of premeditated murder and one count of torture. Wayne County Circuit Judge Dana Hathaway said she formed a 'house of horrors ' before adding: 'I do pray that your remaining children will recover from what they saw and endured in that household. 'They lived in terrible fear of you. And I find that just so sad in this case. After all is said and done, you imposed the death penalty on your own children.' Blair, who will never be freed, was reportedly serving her sentence inside the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Ypsilanti. There, many unsavoury incidents have been reported involving her, including using a Pringles can to chuck urine and faeces into the face of a corrections officer. She also reportedly hit an officer in the arm and stomach in a separate incident. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Daily Record
26-05-2025
- Daily Record
Evil mum poured boiling water over 9-year-old's genitals before dumping body in freezer
Mitchelle Blair was sentenced to life in prison without parole after she admitted torturing and killing two of her children in a shocking case that has re-emerged It has been nearly a decade since Mitchelle Blair, a mother of four, was handed a life sentence for the horrific torture and murder of two of her children in separate incidents. She concealed their bodies in the deep freezer of her flat and continued with her daily life as if nothing had happened. In a chilling courtroom confession, she admitted to her heinous acts, stating: "I don't feel no remorse for the death of them demons." The young victims were 13-year-old Stoni Blair and her nine-year-old brother, Stephen Berry. Dubbed the 'House of Horrors', Blair lived in Detroit, Michigan, with her family. But it became the centre of a gruesome discovery when she was evicted for unpaid rent on March 24, 2015. Eviction officers found Stoni and Stephen's bodies inside a white freezer in the living room, where they had been left for an extended period. Blair took full responsibility, claiming she acted out of retribution for what she believed was sexual abuse by the deceased children towards her youngest son, although these allegations were never substantiated. Despite not having witnessed any abuse and neglecting to alert the authorities, Blair decided to deal with the situation herself. Little Stephen was subjected to horrendous abuse by his mother. In August 2012, she scalded his genitals with hot water while he was in the shower. She also punched, kicked, and strangled him with a belt after forcing him to consume Windex. At one point, a bag was put over his head until he became unconscious. Stephen's torture continued for a fortnight until he tragically passed away. Nearly nine months late, Stoni too met a grim fate after supposedly voicing her dislike for her siblings. Her mother ended her young life by strangling her with "a black T-shirt and suffocating her with a plastic bag". Stephen succumbed to multiple injuries caused by blunt force trauma, while Stoni died from a blow to the head. In a chilling aftermath, Blair coerced her other daughter, who was 17 at the time, to place Stoni's body in a freezer beside her brother Stephen's remains. Before these horrific killings, Blair had allegedly subjected her children to severe beatings and burns with an iron in their home. Shortly before she was arrested for the murder of her children, Blair defiantly proclaimed on Facebook: "There is no greater blessing than being called Mom." When in court, Blair, deemed mentally fit for trial, admitted to her crimes saying: "I don't regret none of this." She expressed that it was her intention to take Stoni's life in 2013; however, she claimed there was no premeditation regarding Stephen's death in 2012. Blair is also the mother to two other children, a son and a daughter. Her surviving son disclosed to a social worker that he had been whipped with a cord and his sister assaulted with a hammer. Blair received a life sentence with no possibility of parole in July 2015 for the murders of Stoni and Stephen. She admitted to two counts of felony murder, two counts of premeditated murder, and one count of torture. Judge Dana Hathaway described her home as a "house of horrors" during sentencing, adding: "I do pray that your remaining children will recover from what they saw and endured in that household. "They lived in terrible fear of you. And I find that just so sad in this case. After all is said and done, you imposed the death penalty on your own children." Blair is reportedly her sentence at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Ypsilanti, where she was reportedly involved in multiple incidents, including throwing urine and faeces at a corrections officer using a Pringles can and physically assaulting another officer.
Daily Mirror
26-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Mum scalded son's genitals and dumped body in freezer before eerie Facebook post
WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: A brother and sister were tortured and beaten to death by their own mother Mitchelle Blair before the bodies were dumped in a freezer - but the shocking crime went unnoticed for years It is approaching 10 years since mum-of-four Mitchelle Blair was sentenced to life in prison for torturing and killing two of her children in separate attacks. On both occasions, she dumped the bodies in the deep freezer of her apartment, before carrying on as normal. She pleaded guilty to her sickening crimes and speaking to the court, she said: 'I don't feel no remorse for the death of them demons.' The victims were Stoni Blair, 13, and her brother, Stephen Berry, who was just nine, and below, we take a look back at the disturbing case. 'House of Horrors' Mitchelle Blair was living in an apartment in Detroit, Michigan, when she was served an eviction notice – that uncovered unimaginable horror. She had not been paying rent and a team arrived on March 24, 2015, to clear the flat. However, two of Blair's children, Stoni and Stephen, were found in the white freezer that was kept in the family living room. They had been there for years. Blair claimed responsibility – saying she did what she did because the deceased children allegedly sexually abused her youngest son, something which was never proven. The mum did not witness the alleged molestation. She also failed to contact the authorities, and instead, took matters into her own hands. Little Stephen was the first to be tortured. In August 2012, his mum poured hot water on his genitals while he was in the shower. She also punched and kicked him and strangled him with a belt after making him drink Windex. A bag was placed over his head until he lost consciousness. The torture reportedly went on for two weeks before his eventual death. Stoni was killed almost nine months later after she reportedly said she did not like her siblings. Blair subsequently strangled her little girl with 'a black T-shirt and suffocated her with a plastic bag'. Stephen's cause of death was multiple blunt force trauma while his sister died of blunt trauma to the head. After killing Stoni, she forced her other daughter, then 17, to 'entomb' the body in the freezer next to Stephen's corpse. Before their deaths, Blair would reportedly batter the kids and burn them with irons inside the apartment. Court Shortly before Blair was arrested for her heinous crimes, she brazenly wrote on Facebook: 'There is no greater blessing than being called Mom.' While pleading guilty to killing her children, Blair, found competent to stand trial, told the court: 'I don't regret none of this.' She claimed she intended to kill Stoni in 2013 but did not set out to do the same to Stephen when he died in 2012. Blair also had two other kids, a son and a daughter, and her surviving boy reportedly told a social worker he was once whipped by a cord and his sister was struck with a hammer. Prison In July 2015, Blair was sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing two of her kids. This was after pleading guilty to two counts of felony murder, two counts of premeditated murder and one count of torture. Wayne County Circuit Judge Dana Hathaway said she formed a 'house of horrors' before adding: 'I do pray that your remaining children will recover from what they saw and endured in that household. 'They lived in terrible fear of you. And I find that just so sad in this case. After all is said and done, you imposed the death penalty on your own children.' Blair, who will never be freed, was reportedly serving her sentence inside the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Ypsilanti. There, many unsavoury incidents have been reported involving her, including using a Pringles can to chuck urine and faeces into the face of a corrections officer. She also reportedly hit an officer in the arm and stomach in a separate incident.
