1. A hands-free (rotating!) phone mount designed for use on all airlines — not only can you mount it to the tray table of an airplane seat, but to the arm of a chair or any flat surface, so you'll be able to watch content easy as pie wherever you roam. Reviewers have used it on everything from their car dashboards to carry-on handles to office desks to bedside tables. 

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Perilogics is a small business creating hyper-functional tool holsters and bags for carrying your stuff on the go. 

Promising review: "I bought this nifty gadget about six months ago for a multi-leg, ultra long-haul trip and it more than held up the entire duration. I was able to finagle it to fit the tray tables on different planes and like others, I find the height just nice when clamped onto a stowed tray table. It also works on my roller carry-on handle during layovers." —Earendil

Get it from Amazon for $9.78.

2. An AirFly that'll let you connect your AirPods (or any wireless headphones) to your airplane seat! Now, you won't have to use those uncomfy plastic earbuds the airline gives you — you can use the headphones of your choice while still enjoying the free in-flight entertainment that is offered!

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Here's what BuzzFeeder Chelsea Stuart has to say about them: "Last year I splurged on some AirPod Maxes and for the amount of money I threw down on them, I was determined to get as much use out of them as possible and that included on plane rides. With the AirFly Pro, I can connect my headphones via Bluetooth and use the seat-back screen without having to fiddle with the free wired headphones they hand out that 1.) have horrible sound quality and 2.) don't fit my ears in the slightest. (I swear my ear canals are tiny or something??)"

Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok and bought it instantly for an upcoming trip. I wish I knew about this sooner so I could enjoy inflight entertainment without needed additional headphones. This allows for that, which is great. It works so well, my husband bought one as well. Highly recommend." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in three styles).

3. A foldable, travel-friendly "flossing toothbrush" designed with "floss" bristles to reach between your teeth to banish those lil' bits of food stuck in your grin. After all, you don't wanna be one of those people needing to buy floss at the Duty-Free store after getting some sesame seeds stuck between your teeth.

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Mouthwatchers is a small business established by Ronald Plotka, DDS, that specializes in antimicrobial toothbrushes designed to get deeper cleans even patients with "great" dental hygiene might miss with traditional brush and floss routines. 

Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord has to say about these: I've been using the regular-sized version of this for over a year now and I LOVE it! I used to use an electric toothbrush, but I feel like I'm getting a much more satisfying clean from these — especially because I tend to get yellow stains between my teeth no matter *how* much I floss, and these bristles seem to actually target that a lot more effectively. My teeth feel genuinely ~squeaky clean~ after I use this, too. 

Promising review: "This toothbrush is a new staple item for my on the go Invisalign bag. When I need to brush my teeth and don't have time to floss before putting my aligners back in, this brush makes sure my teeth and mouth feel clean and removes debris in-between my teeth. The bristles are soft, this toothbrush is sturdy and the different lengths of bristles help remove debris or help floss your teeth on the go. This brush also dries very fast in-between uses as well." —V. Brown

Get a set of two from Amazon for $9.99. 

4. Self-heating soothing foot masks to bring some soothing warmth to your sore feet after a long day of travel. With shea butter to moisturize the skin and Epsom salt to help relieve soreness, these little booties can help provide some relaxation! Just toss a few of these masks into your carry-on and you'll be soooo glad you did at the end of each day on vacation when you're trying to recover at the hotel.

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Check out aTikTok of the foot masks in action. 

Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord has to say about these: I'm a long-ish distance runner and these were certainly an interesting experience for my feet! You slide them on and, after a few minutes, feel a tingling, mildly burning (in a good way) sensation. It doesn't quite numb your feet, but it relaxes them. I kept them on for 30 minutes and then toweled my feet off, and the tingling sensation slowly faded over the next 30 minutes. After that, my feet felt very refreshed and relaxed at a time of day when they're usually aching from all the miles I put in. The whole thing was a mess-free, easy process, and I will definitely keep them on hand for longer run days! 

Promising review: "Very soothing. My husband and l used these on our European vacation, and they definitely felt good on our feet!" —KS2018

Get a set of three pairs from Amazon for $11.97. 

5. A set of Sea Bands for those who get nauseous when they even think about stepping into a moving vehicle. Applying pressure to the P6 acupressure point on each wrist can help almost instantly relieve motion sickness! Time to burrow into your plane seat or board that boat confidently, comfortable in the fact that the pesky nausea won't be creeping up on you.

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Read more about acupressure and nausea at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Promising review: "These were awesome! My entire family suffers from motion sickness, especially carsickness. My little one gets sick in the car on a regular car ride through the city. So I knew that a long road trip was going to be a disaster. I was amazed at how well these bands worked for everyone! Not one single person complained about being sick for 12 hours in the car. I have suffered for decades and now I know better. I will never travel without mine again!" —1SmartCookie

Get a set of two from Amazon for $8.46. 

6. An always handy international travel adaptor to prove that you are always prepared, no matter which country you end up stumbling upon, as it works in over 160 different countries! Making an unscheduled trip to Argentina, you weren't quite planning on? Don't worry about your devices running out of charge since this adapter has got you covered, no matter where you end up!

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Ceptics is a small business that specializes in tech products for international travel. 

Promising review: "LOVE this adapter! I travel from time to time internationally and have always used just the 'standard' adapters found in airports. Exceeded my expectations of what it was capable of. Used on a recent trip to Germany, and it handled everything needed — laptop, cell phone (USB ports are so very welcome), alarm clock, dryer, etc. Did not miss a beat on the power provided. Thank you for making such a great, dependable product!" —Monkey 

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in dozens of other styles depending on the countries you're heading for!). 

7. A set of affordable, highly popular wireless Bluetooth earbuds so you don't have to worry about shelling out the big bucks for a pair you may or may not lose while trotting across the globe. These come with a carrying case and a lanyard, so you can wear them around your neck instead of worrying about misplacing them on the plane.

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These come with a wireless charging case that provides up to 14 hours of charge (with the earbuds able to play for four-plus hours with each full charge). The earbuds are also sweatproof and waterproof so you can use them during workouts or runs or even in the shower, and have a built-in mic so you can chat on the phone. Psst — these are also a great option for going outside in a mask, since they don't have wires that'll get tangled in the mask straps.

Promising review: "So many things to rave about with these! Quality of the design and feel of these is amazing. I could literally wear these all night while on vacation with a roommate who snored, they were that comfortable and good at noise cancelling. I use these most often to listen to music and the sound quality is superb. I have a pair of AirPods that I was *thankfully* gifted and I hardly ever use them because they just aren't as good as my Tozos!"  —Alexis Arnold

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in five colors).

8. A set of silicone "EarPlanes" to help prevent those awful ear pains that are sure to happen the moment the plane takes off or lands.

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Promising review: "This product has changed my life. I travel fairly frequently and always have issues with ear pressure on the plane. My ears will be clogged up, and it is painful to swallow for a day or two after short-distance flights. But now, I use these and fly incident-free. You are supposed to insert them before the plane takes off and then before landing. I have found that it works best if I leave them in the entire flight from before takeoff until landing, but they work almost as well if you take them out once you reach cruising altitude." —Thomasina

Get a pair from Amazon for $7.29.

9. A magnetic folding pill organizer — now, you can keep all of your meds on hand without trying to dig through your bag for different bottles. Each one has one large and six small compartments, and can safely store any size pill or vitamin you need. No need to lug around large bottles in your carry-on; you can just toss one of these little organizers instead.

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Promising review: "I purchased this because I saw them all over TikTok. As someone with chronic illness, I honestly carry around like 10 different pill bottles for 'just in case' situations. This little pill box is a great size. I love that it’s magnetic, and each little compartment fits a good amount of pills. It won’t fit a ton of Tums if that’s what you’re looking for, but the amount of space this has saved in my bag is amazing!" —Jasmin Salas

Get it from Amazon for$9.99. 

10. A digital luggage scale so you’re not zipping open your bulky suitcase right there on the floor of the airport’s check-in counter and trying to stuff three different jeans into your son’s backpack. Bring this puppy wherever the adventure takes you, and never have to worry about paying those exorbitant oversized baggage fees again! 

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Promising review: "I was looking for a lightweight luggage scale to ensure that when returning from vacation, my luggage was not overweight. This works amazing. Super lightweight and extremely accurate." —Taziree

Get it from Amazon for $11.98 (available in eight styles).

11. A blister-preventing balm to ease the pain of walking over 10 miles in a single day while you're on vacation. This will add a layer of protection between you and your shoes so you can skip through the alleys of Europe with ZERO pain! Vanish the potential of blisters with this balm.

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BodyGlide is a small business that specializes in chafe-preventing personal care products. 

Promising review: "Wow. I took this on vacation, during which we walked about 20,000 steps daily. And of course my shoes begin to rub against parts of my feet, terribly. But I smeared this on and it was amazing. I did have to reapply a few times a day, in public, but I highly recommend this!! I used it on my toes, ankle area, etc., and my feet felt great (normal)." —Y.

Get it from Amazon for $8.99.

12. A Benzene-free, travel-friendly applicator of I Dew Care's dry shampoo powder, so you don't need to carry around a bottle of your favorite aerosol version that's liable to take up wayyy too much space in your already overpacked luggage. This lil' baddie will become your absolute favorite as it comes in a compact travel case, soaks up excess hair oil, and volumizes your locks so that your hairstyle will get compliments no matter where you go.

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Check out a TikTok of the dry shampoo in action. 

Promising review: "I've had the best results from this dry shampoo than any other. It's a small container, but it lasts a very long time because a little really does go a long way! I also do this the night before so the powder-y look goes away by morning and it's more absorbed, you can also add a light oil to your ends and work it up if it feels too dry. There's no scent either and it is very convenient for travel! This is the only thing that still makes my hair look 'clean' on the no-hair-wash days!" —Alice

Get it from Amazon for $18 (available in four styles). 

13. A waterproof pouch because you've always wanted to have a cool underwater photoshoot, and this pouch is bound to make your dreams come true. It'll keep your phone safe as you wade into the ocean, and you can still use your touchscreen! Time to take pics of all the cool fishies! 🐠🐟🐡

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It fits any phone up to 100 mm x 170 mm (or about 3.9 inches x 6.7 inches). It's also a great fix for keeping out sand and dirt (and a great option for runners, if you're caught in the rain but still want to be able to toggle through your music options).

Here's what BuzzFeeder Elizabeth Lilly has to say about it: "With these, I find that they're good for about a day due to condensation. I've used this case to take underwater pics, on boat rides, and have worn it with the lanyard jumping off a boat into water. So I really trust these!" 

Promising review: "I purchased this case in July for an upcoming canoe trip with a friend and as luck would have it, we flipped our canoe. Being the rebel that I am, I chose not to wear my phone around my neck. And so it, my ID, and my debit card ended up at the bottom of the river. Fast-forward to this week. I was contacted via FB by an Alachua County Sheriff’s Office diver and guess what he found? Yup, my phone case with all of the contents intact and dry as a bone! He had to cut the case open but there was not one single drop of water in it and he ended up purchasing a case for himself because he was just that impressed!" —Julie McDonald

Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in 14 colors).

14. A flat RFID-blocking fanny pack that can keep your most valuable items strapped close to your chest — it's necessary while you weave through busy airport terminals and also great for getting around the whole "only one personal item per person" thing. With two zipper pockets to store all of your miscellaneous necessities, as well as a keychain hook, this bag is perfect for your excursions, too!

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Promising review: "Discreet yet spacious. I purchased this for a recent trip. I was able to fit my phone, passport, credit cards, and cash in it easily, and it wasn’t bulky or obvious under my clothing. It was comfortable to wear for extended periods of time." —KailensMom

Get it from Amazon for $15.95 (available in 18 styles and two sizes). 

15. An Airplane Pocket tray cover, because losing your earbuds in the endless void of the seat pouch in front of you is a really lousy way to start your vacation. This keeps your personal effects organized and on hand for that mid-flight boredom — no more having to stand up and reach for the overhead compartment to find your novel. Plus, this way, you won't accidentally leave behind your fave lip balm on the plane.

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Check out a TikTok of the Airplane Pockets tray tablecover in action. 

Airplane Pockets is a small business that specializes in sanitary, portable travel organization products. 

I used this on a roundtrip from NYC to Tokyo, both with connecting flights in Canada, and cannot sing its praises enough. It fit all four of the different tray tables I used it on and was so ridiculously handy for keeping track of all my littler odds and ends like AirPods, the plane's headphones, earplugs, a sleep mask, a book, gum, a scrunchie, and little snacks. The hanging end of it easily tucked into the built-in sleeve of the seat in front of me for takeoff and when other passengers needed to scoot past me in my aisle seat. Usually, I feel like a hot mess and get frustrated rooting around in the grimy sleeve for my stuff, and this was such a refreshing solution! Several flight attendants even asked where I got it to buy one for themselves! 

Get it from Amazon for $29.99. 

16. Plus a handy RFID-blocking travel wallet that will hold all of your cards, money, and travel documents. It's thin enough to slip into the tiniest of pouches, and this RFID-blocking case can help protect your sensitive information as you catch that last-minute red-eye flight back to your hometown. 

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Promising review: "I bought this wallet right before a business trip. I wanted something that was small, but still had room to carry necessities. This wallet did that and more. Besides my ID and credit cards, I carried my passport and organized my receipts. It held a lot but didn’t take up much room in my purse. It was also cute to carry alone as a small clutch. I’m actually planning to buy more as gifts." —Sherlethia

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 40 colors).

17. And a waterproof family travel document holder for the parent of the friend group (or just parent in general), who needs to keep the whole party's passports and boarding passes safe on their travels — so that one friend doesn't accidentally misplace their documents while going through security.

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Promising review: "I took my kids on their first international trip, and this thing was a total lifesaver. It fits easily in a fanny pack or small purse for easy access, and it fits my whole family's passports, vaccine cards, boarding passes, and a pen with plenty of room for cash and cards if you decide to use it as a wallet for your trip. It made getting checked in a breeze and helped my family keep everything organized." —Kevin Garcia

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in six colors). 

18. A set of homeopathic jet-lag pills so your whole vacation doesn't end up wasted sleeping off your exhaustion at your Airbnb. Now you can *actually* make that 6 a.m. wake-up call for your morning hike. 

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According to the instructions, you should take them at take off and then every two hours and then again once you arrive to help with relaxation and combat sleepiness. 

Promising review: "I heard about this product from my cousin who used it for a trip to Japan and it was very effective. I used it for a trip to Washington, DC, that had a number of stops and delays — total of 15 hours to get to my destination. I was comfortable upon arrival. The next morning I was ready for a work day." —ELEANORE

Get a pack of 32 pills from Amazon for $14.90.

19. An expandable jacket and bag gripper you can clip onto your suitcase to hold your essentials, like a travel pillow, jacket, personal item, and more, as you scoot along through the airport. Here's to quickly gathering all your stuff post-screen and freeing up those hands!

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Promising review: "I had this travel strap attached to my backpack as a just in case. It's small and hardly noticeable so it wasn't in the way. When I finally needed it while on a trip, it was a lifesaver. I was able to attach some shopping bags, thankfully being able to keep my hands free." —Jonesy96

(Psst — if you're looking for an attachable cup holder similar to the one in the reviewer image above, you can find one for $19.99 on Amazon!) 

Get it from Amazon for$13.99 (available in six colors). 

20. A ridiculously beloved, Shark Tank-featured Click & Carry Grocery Bag Carrier because going back and forth between your rental car and your Airbnb kitchen to carry in all the grocery bags is like... the worst part of shopping. This will give you the Hulk-level strength necessary to do all your unloading in one trip, since this baby can help you lift up to 80-freaking-pounds! 

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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). 

21. A compact travel cable organizer to keep all of your favorite small gadgets and chargers on hand and keep the mess of wires compact so that they're not taking up any much-needed space in your bag.

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Promising review: "This case has been amazing for storing my earbuds, various loose cable connectors, chargers, etc. I am using it right now on a trip, and it has been fantastic for keeping these items in one convenient, organized place. It is lightweight and fits easily into my carry-on item when boarding the many flights I am taking. I’m pretty sure I will still be using it to keep all these items together and more easy to locate when I return home! I am so glad I bought this!" —V. Elia

Get it from Amazon for $7.85+ (available in 11 styles). 

22. A pack of LeakLocks Toiletry Skins that can be extended to fit both full-size and travel-size toiletries like shampoo, sunscreen, or any other liquids — because the last thing you want is droplets of your foundation staining your expensive top. 

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Rinseroo is a small business specializing in problem-solving cleaning, pet, and travel products. 

Promising review: "These covered various sizes of products — hair care, body wash, etc. Nothing leaked out of these whatsoever, even after a lid popped open during a flight. These prevented it from leaking out on the other contents of my luggage. Easy to use. Not flimsy. Very flexible. LOVE THESE!" —TAG

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $11.99 (available in three styles and also in packs of eight). 

23. A reusable, *delightfully* portable gel lint roller you can easily toss into your carry-on so you can keep your ~fancy~ outfit looking clean, pristine, and free from the loose fuzz that somehow keeps ruining your classic black button-up.

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Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok a bunch of times and finally decided to get it. I hate the paper lint rollers, they never seem to work that well and I hate that I have to throw them away. This is awesome because it fits right in my bag, and I’m able to reuse it over and over. It’s super sticky and works great!" —Ella

Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in four colors). 

24. A TSA-friendly "Wallet Ninja" because it literally does ~everything~. It's a small little gizmo that can slip into your wallet, and can be used as a cell phone holder, a bottle and can opener, an eyeglass screwdriver, a ruler, and MORE. 

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Wallet Ninjais a small business that specializes in card-sized, slim-profile tools and accessories. 

Each card includes (DEEP BREATH): several screwdrivers, a letter opener, nail puller, ruler, bottle opener, can opener, box opener, cellphone stand, hex-head nut and bolts, and a fruit peeler. 

Promising review: "This is definitely helpful to have on hand! The Ninja is small and slim but punches above its weight class in terms of usefulness. The tools are all things you might find yourself searching through a drawer for and are useful in a pinch. It fits comfortably in your wallet and will help you open a beer or tighten a screw. The coolest feature that I couldn't find on most other similar products was the credit card phone stand. It is great for planes and other travel applications (I haven't had trouble bringing this on a plane anywhere I have traveled, FYI)."—Mary

Get it from Amazon for $14.95 (also available in packs of two, three, and five).

25. A fast-drying, super lightweight microfiber towel that can fold itself down to be so small it's sure to fit in or be clipped onto any overpacked carry-on. This will prove itself to be your saving grace when you are unable to find anything to dry yourself with after taking an unscheduled dip at the beach. The towel is lightweight and fast to dry, so it is easy to pack and soft to the touch! 

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Promising review: "Perfect towel for the gym, travel, and more! I have two of these towels, a large one and a small one. I live on a boat, where space is limited and the fact that these towels fold up incredibly small is my favorite thing! My second favorite thing is how fast they dry when hung up, so that I can store them away without having to wait hours and hours for them to dry in my compartment. I use the small towel at the gym, and it is super absorbent and super lightweight. I usually forget it is on me. Fantastic towel, definitely recommend." —Sam the Man

Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in 11 colors and seven sizes). 

26. A rechargeable itty bittymini white noise maker for those of you who have trouble sleeping to the sound of silence. This lil' machine has 15 different nonlooping sounds: white noise, fan, rain, and more! Plus the charge lasts for entire daysss AND it's only the size of your palm!

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Promising review: "I am a flight attendant and sometimes have a hard time falling asleep while away in my hotels without my home white noise maker. This is compact and rechargeable, so it is super easy to keep with me on my trips! It also has a great volume range from very low to quite loud! I would recommend even for home use if you don’t have a ton of space but want to use a white noise machine." —Faith Morris

Get it from Amazon for$18.99+ (available in nine colors and in packs of two). 

27. A compact travel detangling brush to ensure your precious locks stay protected from the yanking that can occur when trying to tackle those knots and tangles after a long beach day. 

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Promising review: "I have very curly hair so I can sometimes struggle to find a hairbrush with bristles that don't end up getting caught and broken in my hair. This hairbrush has lasted through multiple trips without any issues, is the perfect compact size in that it is small but doesn't feel awkward to use as a hairbrush, and also comes in a number of cute colors. Definitely recommend!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for$7.99 (available in 10 styles). 

28. A bar of natural, plastic-free solid shampoo so that you don't have to worry about TSA flagging your luggage or your liquid shampoo spilling all over your best outfits. 

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Promising review: "First time I bought this soap it was for traveling. Lugging around large bottles of shampoo for six people for a 4–6-week vacation is just not an option, and buying shampoo is sketchy since a couple of us have soap allergies. The little bar packs up perfectly in a little baggie and takes the smallest amount of luggage space. One bar washed six heads of hair for five weeks!! Every day!! Suds well and cleans well." —Dominique B. 

Get it from Amazon for $13.50+ (available in eight scents).

29. A pretty lil' snack pouch perfect for any long drives or flights, so you can always have your crackers and chips on hand. Plus, it's clear, so you can see at a quick glance that your chocolate stash is running low. 

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Sage Nation is a small business specializing in quirky organizational pouches for travel and home use. 

Promising review: "Lettering is spot on. Love the colors, and the clear bag makes it easy for kids to see what is available. Quality materials and construction." —Lisa Stanko 

Get it from Amazon for $19.99. 

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