1. Some AAA to AA battery converters so you can win the day as a parent when your kiddo hands you a new toy that needs batteries, but — DANG IT! — looks like it needs AA but you only have AAA batteries.

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Promising review: "I admit, I was hesitant to buy these, but for the price, I thought I'd give it a shot. I always have more AAA than doubles, so these are worth it just for that alone. Although I put the battery in wrong at first (it goes in opposite of what you think with the + side of the battery facing the flat end of the holder), the holder worked and I had no problems with the fit or using it! What a great idea and something to definitely have on hand." —JBart

Price: $4.97 for 10 (also available in a 20-pack and in other styles)

2. A pair of citrus juicers because all you do is twist them into your lemon or lime — no more messing with juicers that require so much hand strength. It collects the juice, which you can then pour straight into a pan or a glass. Close the lid and you can store your citrus as is in the fridge, where it's ready to go for the next time your recipe calls for a splash of lemon juice.

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Promising review: "For a small, plastic manual juicer, they pack a serious punch and have quickly become one of my favorite tools in the kitchen. Also perfect to pop right in the fridge and safe for later, no wrapping it up or finding a container. These little citrus presses make juicing limes and small lemons quick and easy. The ridged design helps extract a good amount of juice with minimal effort. Whether I’m making cocktails, lemonade, or adding a splash of lime to a recipe, they get the job done fast and with little mess." —Becca

Price: $9.99 for two

3. A No Makeup Makeup cream-balm foundation for a lightweight, skin-blurring formula that's a color corrector, concealer, and foundation in one product. Three for the price of one! And it's made with nourishing and hydrating squalene and white tea extract. Brush it everywhere or just on spots where you want coverage — it's up to you!

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Note: This product has a "Frequently Returned Item" banner on the Amazon listing, as some reviewers find it too heavy. However, other reviewers say using a light hand is best to avoid any caking and creasing. Here's why BuzzFeed editor Amanda Davis loves it:

"I first tried this foundation a couple of weeks ago, and it really lives up to the name. When I apply it, my face doesn't look cakey or overdone at all — my skin just looks a little clearer, smoother, and much more even, but I still have a natural-looking finish overall, which I love. This foundation is also super smooth and creamy, without making my skin feel oily (which I have encountered many times). The compact comes with a mirror and a soft little applicator, too. I usually just dab a bit on before any meetings or quick errands, and I'm set. Plus, it gets major bonus points for having helpful skincare ingredients (jojoba oil and vitamin E) blended into the formula. All in all, it's definitely worth a try — especially if you love the 'no makeup' makeup look!"

Price: $55 (available in nine shades)

4. A 12-layered peel-apart sponge that'll — yep! — actually peel apart, giving you a fresh, clean layer whenever you need it. Doesn't it feel wasteful to toss the whole sponge? Now you can just toss the topmost layer when it's too soiled for you to want to use it anymore.

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Promising review: "I love the idea of this! It’s super easy to use and cleans well! It’s easy to rip off, but not so easy that it comes off while cleaning. It is harder unless it is wet. It is pretty soft, so it’s not likely to scratch any surface." —Burton Guster

Price: $9.99 (available in multipacks)

5. An over-the-stove spice rack to keep your most-used spices nearby *and* prevent your precious garlic powder from falling behind the stove, where, honestly, it's probably gonna live until you can muster up the energy to move your whole dang oven. It's magnetic and can stick right to the top of your stove. Plus, it has mini built-in dividers to keep things organized.

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Promising review: "I don't have 50+ spices in my collection, so this made the most sense with all of my standby spices. Decent weight so it isn't flimsy, and easy to clean with grease splatters." —Katie G

Price: $19.99+ (available in two colors)

6. A deodorant-removing sponge if your tops and sports bras are caked with deodorant residue, even after they've gone through the washing machine. Or if you made the mistake of applying deodorant before putting on your shirt, and now the sides have chalky white marks. This portable sponge will remove the remnants with just water — and you can use it to remove makeup powder, lint, pet hair, dust, and more.

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Promising reviews: "My favorite bra is this expensive Lululemon everyday T-shirt bra that has to be handwashed (as if anyone has time for that). It's made out of a Lycra-type material that holds deodorant buildup like no bra I've ever owned before. I was about to throw the whole thing away until I found this miracle 'sponge.' Does the after picture still have some discoloration? Yes. But there is no buildup, and nothing comes off when I rub the bra material there. This cheap sponge saved my very expensive bra!" —AliciaBV

"This sponge works great for removing the white residue of deodorant and even better for removing a toddler’s Cheeto-dust fingerprints from your clothing!" —LJ

Price: $9.99

7. A kitchen island with storage so you truly can have it all: three tiers of spice racks, plenty of shelf and drawer space, a pull-out trash can, a drop leaf rubberwood top for extra surface space on demand, a built-in towel bar, and swivel wheels so it's all movable. It's time to work with your tiny kitchen instead of against it.

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Promising review: "This kitchen island is both functional and stylish. It offers plenty of storage, and the drop-leaf adds extra counter space when I need it. Assembly didn't take long, and the instructions were clear. Once built, it’s sturdy and looks great. Definitely a great value for the price!" —MAB

Price: $239.99 (available in three colors)

8. A Ticonderoga Sensematic mechanial pencil with — get this! — self-advancing lead because the click-click-clicking of a mechanical pencil is perhaps the most agitating, grating sound. When you lift this pencil from a piece of paper, the lead advances so there's no clicking or twisting. Ahhhhh, do you hear that? That's the sound of nothing.

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Promising review: "Terrific pencil for everyday use, traveling with since no lead pokes out to make holes in pockets. It has been very durable and functional. No more broken lead. And it is refillable. It’s also a great pencil if you add weights for hand tremors! It also prevents you from over-clicking to push the lead out." —MileHighSunschine

Price: $5.83 for two

9. An electrical outlet extender for rooms where the existing outlet is not in the ideal spot, but relocating an outlet is not something you want to bother with. NBD! Just plug in this hub and adjust the extendable arm to whatever height you need — you can even rotate the base. And, you'll get two standard AC outlets as well as a USB-A and USB-C port.

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Promising review: "Need to buy another! Super useful. See the picture [on the left] and zoom in! [The outlet is] above my headboard. It can extend or be shorter if needed. Very versatile." —Alexi Lawrence

Price: $49.95

10. A time-saving zip slicer that'll save you so much time when the recipe calls for a pound of halved cherry tomatoes. You can also use it for olives, grapes, or mini cucumbers.

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Promising review: "I thought I'd use this product infrequently, for just slicing tomatoes for salads and pizza. It works so well, I've found additional uses. I squeezed gently on the cylinder after filling it with olives for pizza so it would work on the smaller items; I took the once sliced olives and reloaded them for another slice, and it worked perfectly. It's much simpler than slicing tomatoes and olives by hand. The blade is sharp, and the slicer was easy to use. A great, affordable item to have in the kitchen." —Faith W.

Price: $9.06

11. A pair of gift wrapping clamps with built-in tape dispensers to turn you into a present-wrapping machine. This will come in handy once the birthday invites start rolling in and you've got one kid's birthday every other weekend. And, of course, you'll want this guy on your team when the holidays arrive.

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Wrap Buddies is a small business making the laborious act of gift wrapping easier with their genius clamp system. 

Promising review: "I wrap about 100 Christmas presents each year, and this gadget is a GAME CHANGER! It makes wrapping so much easier! The tape dispensers are amazing, too! I wrapped 50 gifts this weekend! Do NOT hesitate to buy this! Super easy to set up and it truly makes wrapping simple!" —Molly Harding

Get a pair from Amazon for $24.99.

12. A self-tanner finishing powder if you hate the tackiness and stink after a self-tanning session. Reviewers say this powder dries the stickiness, which is super helpful for areas that crease a lot, and removes the self-tanner funk.

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Promising review: "Let me tell y’all how good this stuff works. I put on fake tanner this morning. I let it sit for a minute and then dusted on the powder with a kabuki brush. (You don’t need a special brush. Go buy a $5 E.l.f. brush from Walmart.) I was immediately impressed because that sticky feeling was gone. I rubbed my leg, and it was completely dry. It smelled amazing, and it has a beautiful glow to it. So I'm like OK, let's really put it to the test… I'm going to wear white socks all day at the zoo. We walked around the zoo for four hours, and then ran some errands. I took off my white socks after wearing them for 11 hours, sweating, walking…ZERO TRANSFER. I'm SHOCKED. So IDK how I made it 15 years of using self-tanner and getting spray tans and never knew about finishing powder, but, wow. I can never go without it now. Also, if you’re debating which size to buy, the normal container size is enough. A little goes a long way." —Crystal

Price: $26.99 (available in four scents)

13. A water bottle organizer so filling your Stanley and heading out the door each day is a fuss-free affair. It's got slots for up to four bottles as well as a built-in tray for water-sippin' accessories like straws, straw toppers, electrolyte packets, etc. And there are five hooks you can use for holding the lids (no more rooting around in your junk drawer!) but you can also use them to hold more bottles (reviewers say they're that strong), keys, oven mitts, and more.

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Promising review: "Organizing genius!!! The magnet is VERY strong. Also comes with an adhesive that I used to attach a drink packet organizer on the fridge to make my whole drink area perfect." —Jenn Rieger

Price: $29.99+ (available in black and white and three- and four-slot models

14. And speaking of organizers, some stacking bins because they encourage both play and organization. There's compartmentalized storage for folks who want to separate Lego pieces by color or purpose, as well as larger storage bins for folks who, like me, just want to dump it all in one bin. The bins themselves stack on top of each other, and the handle makes it easy to take 'em anywhere. *And* the lid has pegs on it that are compatible with Lego pieces, turning it into a play surface!

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Promising review: "The form factor is well thought out, and things stay put even if you knock it over. The latches hold well and are designed not to get weak over time. Good for organizing a lot of smaller Lego pieces that are used frequently. If you live in a small place and can't have a full-time workspace, this is nice for a smaller collection that you tuck away when you're done. Kids can operate it easily." —Joseph Nacca

Price: $44.99 for three bins

15. A set of raised keyboard stickers for folks with long nails. Instead of having to flatten or curve your fingers unnaturally to reach the keyboard keys with your long nails, 

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Promising review: "This is just what I needed for my keyboard! My nails are long, and they often get in the way of typing. They were also very loud when I would type anything. Now this keypad works so much better. It was easy to put on. I love how quiet it is when I type now, and I can type faster with this keypad." —Rach

Price: $9.99 (available in four colors)

16. A Swizzle Stick — yep — an absorbent post-sex sponge that deals with the often ~un-cum-fortable~ problem of leaking fluids. Leave it in for a few seconds after you've done the deed, let it do its thang, toss it, and then enjoy the feeling of dry underwear as you drift off to sleep.

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They're individually packaged, so you can easily toss some into your bag if you're spending the night with someone.

Promising review: "Do you love the feeling of your underwear getting damp hours after adult time? That surprise wetness just as you're about to step into a meeting where you'll be presenting in front of your boss, as well as their boss? If so, this is not for you. For the rest of us, these are amazing. Just slip in one of these, let set while you check your phone, then remove and toss. The package says a few seconds, but my first time using it didn't work, so I did a full minute, and it works every time. No more wet spots to try to sleep in. No more wearing liners after fun time when you have to go to work. I will be a lifelong customer (well, sex life long anyway)." —Monica K. Jones

Price: $25.99 for 25 wands

17. A silicone gripper to expertly open those slippery dog poop bags. There's nothing more frustrating than struggling to open the poop bag while your dog is exhibiting typical post-poop zoomies behaviors, going absolutely bonkers and pulling you in a million different directions. CHILL, BRO!

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You can also bring this with you to the grocery store to use with produce bags.

Promising review: "Makes it quick and easy to open produce bags at the market if you can't avoid using them, and gets those little dog poop bags open in a flash. Leaves no sticky feeling on your fingers. Small, light, and easy to bring along. It's nice to find something that just works. I consider it worth the price." —DJ

Price: $4.99

18. A "neutralizing" lip gloss if you love your lip freckles but wish they didn't always pop through your gloss. This nonsticky gloss evens out dark and light spots on your lips using a magical thing called color theory.

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Pound Cake is a BIPOC-owned small business started by Camille Bell and Johnny Velazquez.

Promising review: "This is my favorite lip treatment, leaves them feeling soft and nourished! Worth the cost and it lasts forever." —Kendra Jackson

Price: $22 (available in two shades)

19. Some earring lifters so you can wear those gorgeous vintage earrings or dazzle with some dangly designs without worrying that the weight will cause them to droop.

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Promising review: "Got these to help hold in some diamond studs that kinda droop. The backs that came with the earrings would have to be squeezed into my earlobe so far to hold them tight — they would get lost in my skin. These fix that problem. They are snug and lie flat on the back side of the ear. Highly recommend." —KMARK

Price: $7.99+ (available in various colors and styles)

20. A hoodie hanger because one hoodie per hanger...yeah, that's not gonna cut it with your small closet. And don't even get me started on folding hoodies! You can only stack them one high in a drawer! So inefficient! Just grab one of these six-pronged hangers and use 'em for your hoodies, T-shirts, bras, belts, purses, hats, and more.

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Promising review: "I bought this product in a two-pack for my T-shirts because I hate folding and putting laundry away, and thought it would be a more convenient way for me to keep my clothes organized, and Wow! When I saw how durable and well-made they were, and how much space they saved, and how easy they were to use, I bought more! They also were a great value for the money, and I was able to just walk into my closet and see all my clothes, so they were all visible as soon as I opened my closet, no more searching through drawers. The next two packs I bought, I even used to hang my hoodies; these things are super durable and sturdy. I highly recommend these little darlings for anyone trying to get organized." —Icherr

Price: $14.99 (available in three colors as well as individually and in packs of four)

21. A dog paw scrubber for all-in-one paw cleaning that won't bother your pooch and certainly won't bother you now that your floors will be free of muddy paw prints.

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Promising review: "I wanted something that would clean my baby’s paws after our walks because I didn’t want germs or dirt coming into the house. It smells great, it works well, and I can see that the rubber part doesn’t bother my doggy! It’s super easy to use, and I use it to keep her paws clean and my house clean! 10/10, especially for the price point!" —Thia

Price: $6.24 (available in multipacks)

22. A pack of semi-cured gel nail strips that — get this — can be cured with just sunlight. Yep! Apply and trim the strips, and then take yourself on a hot girl walk. Don't worry: You can also use a UV/LED lamp to cure them in just five (five!) seconds.

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You'll get 28 nail strips, 1 prep pad, 1 nail file, and 1 wooden stick.

BuzzFeed editor Bek O'Connell is a fan:

"I struggle with stick-on nails because they always look too big and clunky (think: child with olives on their fingertips). I'm unwilling to file down my nail beds to get them to sit right, so I usually opt for traditional gel manicures, even though they're expensive. These strips are a fantastic replacement: They're affordable, easy to apply, and actually look like a real manicure. It's too cold to go outside without gloves right now, so I cured these with a UV lamp, and they came out great! If you have experience with stickers, you can master these — I believe in you!"

Price: $9.99+ (available in 12 patterns)

23. A pair of specially designed Wrist Buddy contoured yoga blocks to help you hold a pose or plank with less pressure on your wrist, which may cause less pain and allow you to grip the block better.

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Promising review: "I typically have pretty bad pain in my right wrist. So, when I wanted to start yoga again, I did not want to aggravate it. These blocks have helped tremendously. I can now do poses like downward dog with no wrist pain at all!" —Cris

Price: $39.99 (available in four colors)

24. A tissue dispenser if you want to permanently cross tissues off your grocery list. This caddy is designed to house and dispense toilet paper — Yep! TP! — which is cheaper than tissues, doesn't come in wasteful individual boxes, and works just as well to catch your snot.

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Promising review: "Best practical, money-saving, perfectly designed invention I've found in a long time. I like to use toilet paper instead of tissue paper because it saves money and because it saves me from having tissue paper as yet another item to keep track of on my shopping list. You can buy pretty tissue boxes and put the TP roll inside, but it doesn't hold the TP very well at the top, and it looks bad. However, this product holds the TP perfectly, dispenses it smoothly, and hides the ugly TP roll. So I can keep it out on my counter in the kitchen, and the dispenser looks great. It's easy to refill. There is no other product like this, believe me, I've looked! I'm so impressed!" —bk722

Price: $27.95

25. A wig dryer stand so you don't have to wait hours (or even days) for your freshly washed wig to dry. Instead of hanging your wet wig on the bathroom door handle, place it over the mannequin head, insert the dryer, and let the ventilation holes dry the hair faster than you thought possible.

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Note that you should not use heat settings on your dryer while using this wig stand. Also, please don't leave the wig stand unattended for too long if the hair dryer is plugged in and running!

Promising review: "10/10 I can't see myself drying my wigs any other way moving forward. What took 2–3 days for my wigs to air dry now takes minutes. I more than likely won't use it for styling, but that option is available." —Stacy

Price: $37.99+ (available in three colors)

26. A "Nap Guardian" doorbell cover because a delivery person always seems to drop by the minute your little one has gone down for a nap — or maybe your dog goes absolutely bonkers when the doorbell rings.

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Nap Guardian is a small business that specializes in doorbell covers for home use. 

Promising review: "This is well-made and very easy to apply. I have it on my Ring doorbell camera, and it keeps delivery people from ringing my doorbell very well. It also does not obstruct my view or notifications for my Ring doorbell camera. Great for when taking a nap!" —Amazon Customer

Price: $14.99 (available in two styles)

27. An open flat makeup bag with built-in slots for brushes for holding all your makeup and toiletries, and showing you exactly where they are — whether you're using it as your travel bag or as your everyday makeup bag. Gone are the days of dumping out your entire makeup looking for a specific mascara or eyeshadow stick.

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Promising review: "I wasn’t sure how this pink color would be in person as I didn’t see it in any reviews, but I’m happy to say it’s the perfect pretty shade! The zippers are durable and work well. I love all the little pockets and spaces for everything. I put all the items I typically with and had plenty of storage room left for more. I like the clear zipper pocket for jewelry and smaller items. The back zipper for hair stuff and the front pockets for more commonly used items like lip balm, etc. It even fit my large bottle of dry shampoo! Love it, and it doesn’t hurt that it’s nice to look at. :) I got pink, so it’s easy to find when I travel and [doesn't blend] in with my things. Definitely suggest." —Kandace Rogers

Price: $13.99+ (available in six colors)

28. A mason jar divider cup that'll fit right in the mouth of your mason jar (it's compatible with regular and wide mouth jars) — that's one fewer thing for you to remember to pack in your lunch box! Gone are the days of being good and bringing lunch to work only to realize you left your dressing at home and now you gotta suffer through a sad, tasteless lunch.

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Promising review: "I use these mainly in my mason jars to hold salad dressing, but they’ve also come in handy for school lunches and packing dipping sauces if I take other food on the road for work! They’re durable, dishwasher safe, and sturdy too (so no accidental spills from being over-flexible!). Overall 10/10, would purchase again if I need more." —Zoe

Price: $9.99 (available in two sizes and eight colors)

29. An electric spin scrubber to get mommy and daddy to clean your messes for you...Scrub Mommy and Scrub Daddy, that is. Now you can harness the mess-fighting prowess of your favorite smiling sponge and turbocharge it with the added power of motorized rotations. Low-effort cleaning? That's my middle name.

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This spin scrubber also comes with five brush heads to handle all your stains and surfaces.

Promising reviews: "Great product. And combined with the “Scrub Daddy”, I don’t think there’s anything it can’t clean!" —Dennis Polifroni

"So, other than forgetting to charge it between uses, this little tool has been helpful in scrubbing away and cleaning my ceramic tile in the shower. It is hard work! But with this, I'm actually able to do it faster and require less elbow grease. The different scrubbing heads are great!" —glenda x pacheco

Price: $29.99

30. A set of Brushies silicone baby toothbrushes if your little one won't let you near their mouth with a regular toothbrush. These cute and colorful friend-shaped finger brushes come with a book, so you can combine storytime and teeth brushing, and maybe get a better clean on those back teeth with these gentle silicone bristles. Toss 'em in the dishwasher to keep them clean!

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The Brushies is a small business founded by two moms, one a dentist and one a psychologist.

BuzzFeed editor Crystal Ro says,

"If you’ve ever tried to brush a baby’s teeth, then you KNOW it’s…well…challenging. We’ve been using a regular ‘baby-size’ toothbrush for a while, which works OK, but I find our son tends to just grab the handle and pull it away. So, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when trying out a finger toothbrush. Turns out…you can cover a lot more ground when your baby isn’t yanking the toothbrush out of your hand! Now, there are plenty of other finger toothbrushes out there, but I love that these look like characters (kind of like finger puppets!), and I also love that they come in a kit with a book, which is a clever idea. Now, for those of you who, like me, are afraid of baby biting your fingers…it does happen. BUT, these Brushies are made from a very durable food-grade silicone, and I find the material is thick enough that it doesn’t hurt when my son bites down while using this. Phew."

Price: $27.95

31. A KitchenAid stand mixer slider mat so you actually use your stand mixer instead of letting it collect dust in a cabinet somewhere, because it's so cumbersome to move. This nearly invisible slim tray attaches to the bottom of your stand mixer and essentially gives it wheels, so you can easily move it across your counter.

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Note: This is not compatible with the KitchenAid Pro 450 Series 4.5 Quart and Professional 500 Series 5 Quart Bases.

Promising review: "A great item for your KitchenAid mixer. I was tired of trying to drag my mixer across the counter out of its storage spot every time I wanted to use it. As someone with RA, wrangling appliances is really tough. This item makes pulling the mixer out of its storage spot easy, and it glides across the counter now. I would recommend it to anyone struggling with moving a hefty KitchenAid mixer." —C. Gerber

Price: $13.99

32. An extendable silicone straw because no, I will not apologize for wanting it! Nope! I am lazy. I want to sit where I'm sitting and not have to bring a heavy Stanley water bottle to my mouth when I'm thirsty.

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Promising review: "Bought for working out because I’d rather use my cup than water bottles, and honestly, I was surprised to see that it works. The straw is longer than expected. The only flaw is that the straw is hard to get in if you have ice already in your cup." —lisa

Price: $9.99 (available in four colors)

33. Some snow spray for ~sprucing up~ your aging holiday decoration by adding a fresh coat of "snow." Just shake and spray it on your artificial trees, wreaths, table settings, windows, and other decor — so easy, and you'll save money reviving what you already own rather than buying something new.

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I know, I know, it's only August, but you'll appreciate having this on hand the day after Thanksgiving, so you can enjoy Santa-ready decor from November 28 on.

Promising review: "So easy to work with! Coverage is very nice. I needed the whole two bottles to cover my tree. So easy to work with. Got some on the base and floor, but it was super easy to wipe down with a dry rag, dust with a duster, or sweep up off the floor with a broom. Easy cleanup!!" —ErikaShanice

Price: $15.99 for a two-pack

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