44 Things That Make Sense To Own If You're A Homebody

Promising review: "This seat cushion is SO GOOD. I have had a lot of problems with pressure on my tailbone and resulting back problems, and they've been getting worse. I will be honest, I have only tried the old-fashioned medical donuts, so I don't have much to compare it to. However, this cushion is nicely thick, and the cutout and contours are so perfect and they take all pressure off my tailbone. After working for a few hours, I got up and for the first time in almost a year, didn't have pain. Normally, the pressure on my tailbone becomes pretty bad while sitting, but produces an even sharper pain upon standing. Feeling so great for the first time prompted me to buy another for work so I could keep this one at home and never be without it! Hopefully, reducing the pressure on my tailbone will also help it heal, but even being free from pain is wonderful." —CSC

Get it from Amazon for $24.20.

5. An insulated soundproofing strip that easily sticks to the outer rims of your door so you and your roommate can both be on a Skype call without hearing each other's coworkers echoing in the distance.

Psst — this insulated strip also stops air conditioning from escaping out of the crack under the door, saving energy and money!

Promising review: "Product works really well! I needed a quick fix to my home office situation. I live in an apartment in Manhattan and never noticed how much sound comes in and out, until I had to be on conference calls working from home! This little tape made a big difference, took me a couple of minutes to install." —Sandra Revueltas

Get it from Amazon for $8.97 (available in two colors).

6. An assortment of international snacks so you can take an entire delicious trip around the globe without ever leaving the living room.

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Each assortment is a mix of salty and sweet, and is curated so meltables like chocolate don't ship out in the warmer months!

Promising review: "Fun quarantine activity. The kids absolutely LOVED this, they acted like YouTube unboxers😅 We really liked the guide that they sent us. We will be purchasing more from this brand." —Mandy

Get it from Amazon for $14.95.

7. An adorably encouraging daily planner you can fill out to give your day some sense of order and structure, which can all too easily fly out the window when you're spending a lot of time at home left to your own devices.

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Each planner comes with 50 tear-off sheets the size of a standard piece of paper.

Promising review: "Super cute and helpful. Exactly what I needed to help me stay on track with working at home during this quarantine." —Arline

Get it from Amazon for $10.99.

8. Plus a set of eye-popping fine point pens designed for planners and journals, so you can — gasp — color code your tasks, putting a fun twist on them that makes it all the more motivating to stay focused 🌈.

Perhaps most importantly for anyone out there planning to go full Leslie Knope on these is that they're designed not to bleed through thin pages!

Promising review: "I bought these pens during quarantine, not expecting much, considering they are quite inexpensive. I've used well-known brand marker/pens in the past, and didn't want to pay much for markers I'd use for coloring. I was concerned about the tips bending or bleeding, but I was completely wrong and am very satisfied with this product! They do not bleed, and the tips are strong and thin. I use these pens for coloring, hand lettering, and note taking, and they're exactly what I was looking for! The only regret I have is that I did not order the larger pack with more colors!!" —Michael Fanizzi

Get a set of 18 from Amazon for $7.98 (clip the "$2 off" coupon for this price).

9. A Baby Yoda dishwasher magnet so cute it'll take your mind of the constant dishwashing loads that come with being at home more often. This lil' bub is reversible, so you'll always know whether the dishes in the dishwasher are "clean" or "dirty" and avoid any dirty dish-related mishaps.

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Promising review: "Who doesn't love Baby Yoda? I was tired of my husband saying he didn't know if they were clean or not and with us being Star Wars fans I had to go with this design — it's just adorable!" —Melsa

Get it from Amazon for $9.43.

10. A bottle of Mike's Hot Honey, so you can add a pinch of sweet and a kick of spice to at-home meals that might otherwise feel totally "blah" by now. (No offense to microwave pizza! She's trying her best.)

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Promising review: "This is now a staple for my kitchen. How I cooked without it before, I'll never know. Makes the best vinaigrette ever, quick pan sauces for pork, unexpected zip in dozens of dishes. Does it come in gallons? Have given it as hostess gifts several times and everyone gets hooked." —Martha Ronemus

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

Check out BuzzFeed's review of Mike's Hot Honey for more deets!

11. A six-outlet wall charger designed specifically for larger chargers that also comes equipped with two USB fast-charging ports and a night-light, because more time at home = more kitchen and WFH gadgets = WAYYY more cables than you're used to being responsible for.

Promising review: "Love this. I have many items to plug in now that I have to office at home. There’s plenty of room to plug in two laptops, a computer, a monitor and my Alexa safely. It’s a little bulkier than I was expecting but that is due to the room your items will need." —Jennifer

Get it from Amazon for $19.97.

12. An adjustable bamboo bathtub tray that will turn your boring bathroom into a veritable spa. Pinot? Poured. Candle? Lit. Netflix? Queued. Now all you have to do is calmly explain to your loved ones that you live in a tub now.

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Not only is it size-adjustable to accommodate different tubs, it comes equipped with a wineglass holder, edges that safely prop up a book or tablet, a candle holder, and extra space for whatever else your cozy heart desires.

Promising review: "When I placed my order for this tray I looked at the pics but did not realize how really cool this piece is. The ability to change the size is great, but I just love the different trays that are removable as well as the ability to put my phone and a Kindle in 'safe' areas of the tray. I found a perfect place for my TV remote should I want to watch TV and not read. I just got it and used it last night but it appears to be well-made, balanced, and offers versatility for the things you may want at your fingertips when taking a luxurious bath!" —SindiMcG

Get it from Amazon for $44.97+ (available in five colors).

13. Plus a luxurious bath soak to help calm both your skin and your human self — it has CBD in it to promote skin health, epsom salt for relaxation, and meadowfoam seed oil for that extra hydration that'll make you feel like a happy lil' land mermaid even if you just spent the whole day crouched over a computer screen.

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Each bath soak contains 25 mg of broad-spectrum hemp extract, is distributed in recyclable packaging, and is vegan and cruelty-free.

Promising review: "I had no idea a bath bomb could do so much! I’ve been a lover of lush bath bombs for years because they smell good and they’re pretty, but I never felt that they left my skin soft or relaxed after. THIS is an absolute game-changer. It releases an oil in the water that softens and hydrates the skin like no other. It smells refreshing like eucalyptus which I love! The only thing I don’t like is it leaves the water clear, so I like to add another colored bath bomb or bubble bath. The CBD is subtle, but definitely there. I slept so well that night! I will definitely make this a staple in my monthly extra self-care night." —becky990

Get it from Sephora for $16.

14. A Pet House candle with scents that are not only soothing as heck, but are engineered to eliminate those miscellaneous pet odors like litter boxes, dog beds, and all those lil' sprinkles of pee you're dealing with a lot more often now that you're at home.

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Promising review: "I was pleasantly surprised with these candles — the powerful scent enveloped my kitchen and part of my entrance hall, that's how potent this beautiful scent is. I chose to use the vanilla crème brulee — wow wow wow. Absolutely amazing. Not once do you think that this is a pet odor eliminator candle as the scent envelopes my ground floor with a warm fuzzy happy feeling. Which we all need during this worldwide lockdown." —Maria Puzone

Check out BuzzFeed's review of the Pet House candle for more deets!

Get it from Amazon for $21.95 (available in 16 scents).

15. Plus a rose gold rechargeable electric lighter you'll put to use all OVER the house — not only is it great for deep three-wick candles, but reviewers use it to light burners and fireplaces and to have a generally safer, flameless option at the ready.

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This also comes in other pretty colors, but I am especially partial to this one because I bought it for my parents (their kitchen is entirely pink and one of my favorite places on Earth), and this was SO EASY to use — not to mention super safe! I'm a big weenie about fire (LOL, self-preservation) so I've always stuck to extended arm gas lighters, but this is much better for the environment (plus cuter), so I feel a lot better about using it.

Promising review: "Wow. This thing is amazing. Small and so easy to use. My husband kept saying it won’t actually light anything and was blown away when it did. We lit candles and paper to use as tinder with absolutely no effort. No fuel needed. Just a quick recharging. And no waste in throwing away those huge and never easy to use butane sticks. Love love it. Easy buying process so I would recommend everyone buy one." —Diane Bold

Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in five colors).

16. A bottle of Drop It, a natural wine sulfate and tannin remover that works its magic on your glass in just 20 seconds, so you can rest easy with your Pinot during at-home date nights knowing you've spared yourself the infamous Post-Wine Headache or allergic reactions.

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It's also a lot more cost-effective and environmentally-friendly than wine wands or other competitors — a single bottle of this can be used to treat up to 55 glasses of wine, as opposed to wands that can only do a few glasses each before they get tossed. Drop It recommends 1-2 drops for each glass of white wine, 2-3 for a glass of red, and 7-9 if you're treating the whole bottle at once. Once it's in the glass, swirl lightly for 20 seconds, and you should be raring to go!

Promising review: "For many years, I have been that friend who always says 'no thanks, I can't drink wine.' Even one small small glass would give me the worst migraine. So I gave up. Several weeks ago, I happened across an ad for Drop It and thought I might as well give it a shot. I took a big risk the day it arrived and had two huge glasses of red wine that I knew would give me a massive migraine the next day. It just so happened I had a midterm that next morning too — so the stakes were high. I woke up feeling fantastic. Since then I have repeated the experiment (to make sure it wasn't a fluke) and found that no matter how much wine I drink, as long as I use the drops, I don't have a migraine the next day. I'm so pleased to have found something that makes wine drinking possible and enjoyable again! I have nothing but great things to say about the product. It's easy to use and very discreet. I visited some friends last week and we spent a few hours at a wine bar. It was easy to add my drops. I took a small taste of the wine before adding the drops and found that it did not alter the taste at all. Thanks for a great product and a great buying experience. I will be back for more." —Mackenzie

Get it from Amazon for $14.99.

17. A pour-over coffee maker for an easy morning ritual — no muss, no fuss, and no fancy coffee gadgets busting on you and making you regret the day both you and the Starbucks mermaid were born.

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Promising review: "In my effort to slow my life down, I am choosing to make coffee in smaller, more 'hand crafted' quantities. It's paying off for me in a better-tasting cup of coffee ... and making me slow down and take more time with life. You can actually taste the difference in this coffee maker and pot at a time coffee. I am no longer making a pot, grabbing and gulping. I am now lingering in the making and drinking which adds to the enjoyment. Bought my daughter one too, so that she will start slowing down and smelling the coffee." —Deborah Daniel

Get it from Amazon for $22.

18. Or a cold brew coffee maker so gloriously easy to use that all you have to do is stick your favorite ground coffee in the filter, seal the airtight lid on top, and pop it in the fridge overnight. Boom, four cups of cold brew to keep you energized through all...the WFH meetings...that should have been emails.

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Promising review: "With the indefinite work from home situation 2020 has put us in, I had a real craving for my Starbucks iced coffee especially as the weather has gotten warmer. Since I can't go out and get my expensive iced coffee, I decided to get this product to make it myself. Best decision ever. It's very easy to make smooth, delicious iced coffee overnight and have a perfect brew in the morning." —Shelby

Get it from Amazon for $19.99.

19. And for the fancy caffeine guzzlers among us, a tiny milk frother that makes rich, creamy froths in seconds. It also doesn't need to be plugged in, cleans with a quick stream of hot running water, and is teensy for storing. (It comes with its own little display stand, though, if you wanna show it off!)

Promising review: "All of my friends and family had this so naturally I had to get one and I am obsessed. Makes every homemade coffee taste like you went out and bought one. Very affordable and worth every penny. I love that is comes with a cute holder for it." —Kayla Dillinger

Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in five styles).

20. A bottle of Dr Teal's soothing lavender Epsom salt to help you ~unwind~ at the end of the day, particularly when you're feeling stuffy from spending extra time at home and need a definitive way to put yourself into Sleep Mode.

Promising review: "I needed something to help me relax that was not a nap and this did it for me! I used this in an evening bath. Not only did it help me relax, it also helped me fall asleep so well that night. I tend to stay awake in bed (usually on my phone) most nights, but after this bath I fell asleep right away. It didn't bubble a whole lot for me, but it smelled amazing and made my skin the softest it's been in a long time! It's a good sized bottle with a sufficient amount of baths per bottle. Overall, I loved it. I don't take baths too often, but this has inspired me to do this more! 10/10 would buy again." —Priscilla Perez

Get it from Amazon for $4.87.

21. A hanging desk that lets you basically turn any window in your life into a temporary standing desk — now not only will you get a chance to stretch your legs, but you can enjoy your view to the fullest (read: wave profusely at any dogs who happen to be walking by).

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Monkey Business Desk is a Florida-based Etsy shop established in 2020 that specializes in hanging window desks.

Promising review: "This was exactly what I needed — a desk solution for my studio apartment so I can teach remotely without feeling like work will take over the whole place. It's sleek, well made, attaches/detaches like a breeze, and shipped quickly. Communication was a breeze. So, so happy I found this!" —Diana

Get it from Monkey Business Desk on Etsy for $79 (available in three finishes).

Psst — this items ✨ships for free! ✨

22. A produce-saver storage container designed with special vents to keep your fruits and veggies fresh longer, so you can take your sweet time going through this week's grocery haul without panic-throwing all your produce into dishes where they don't belong.

Promising review: "LOVE LOVE LOVE these! We buy only organic produce which does not tend to last very long and when you pay as much as we do for organic you don't want it going bad so fast. My favorite thing about these is that it keeps my lettuce crisp and fresh for weeks not days. I've been able to buy bunches of lettuce and keep them in the fridge for several weeks. I keep the second container for strawberries, asparagus, blueberries, etc. and it keeps them fresh for way longer now. Not only that but it prevents them from molding after only a few days so I'm not worried about having to eat my strawberries in two days now. Will definitely be buying more in the future. Totally worth every penny and super easy to wash and dry." —Jessica

Check out BuzzFeed's full review of the produce savers for more deets!

Get it from Amazon for $12.75 (available in multiple sizes and sets).

23. A well-loved classic Hanes hoodie that comes in just about every color under the sun, and is supremely snuggle-worthy for long days chilling on the couch.

Promising review: "Great hoodie and great price! Perfect for our current stay-home times. Fits true to men’s sizing. I’m a 5'2" female, normally wearing women’s S/M tops and M/L bottoms, this fits just as I wanted. Loose, covers my bottom, just shy of fingertip length. Nice and soft too." —bb24

Get it from Amazon for $14.50 (available in men's sizes S-5XL and 25 colors).

24. A collapsible microwave popcorn maker that doubles as a serving bowl, so you can pop movie theater-level corn with the tap of a few buttons. All you have to do is add generic kernels + whatever oils or butters you feel in your heart, and you'll be raring to go.

Promising review: "This is a fast, effective and low-cost means to prepare popcorn. I got tired of paying a premium for microwave popcorn packets at the grocery. I didn’t want another appliance on my counter to air pop either. This was the perfect solution. I use inexpensive bulk popping corn, no oil or salt and I don’t have to worry about the metal in the microwave popcorn bags that gets extremely hot and scorches the upside down paper plate I have to put under the microwave bag each time. Plus, weren’t we told not to put anything metal in the microwave anyway? I pull the Salbree out, expand it and add a 1/4 cup of popping corn kernels in the base to the full line. I put it in the microwave for 3+ minutes and listen for the kernels to stop popping. Using the cool handles I lift it out of the microwave, give it a minute to cool and add just enough butter to give it flavor. Then I eat right out of the same bowl I cooked in. When done I dump out the few kernels that didn’t pop. I wash it out with dish soap and hot water, let it dry and then put it away for next time. Economical, safe, less oil and salt and only one bowl to clean. No new appliance and no metal in the microwave. Pure genius. A great value." —RobG

Psst — if you're looking for way to add some pizzazz to your snack, check out BuzzFeed's ideas for flavoring popcorn!

Get it from Amazon for $15.90 (available in 16 other colors).

25. Plus a cult-favorite ~secret~ popcorn salt that anyone in the movie theater industry will tell you is a perfect dupe for that oh-so-savory buttery goodness you love to inhale before the previews begin. Not to be dramatic about popcorn on main, but this stuff is game-changing.

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Our family recently unearthed this because beloved To All The Boys I've Loved Before author Jenny Han mentioned that it was her secret to delicious popcorn, and it may have just wrecked me for other at-home popcorn for the rest of my life. It genuinely tastes just as salty and buttery and savory as fresh movie theater popcorn. I inhaled it so fast that every single one of my organs lit up in mild alarm.

Promising review: "I used to use Flavacol during my time working at an amusement park and popping popcorn for hungry guests, so I knew this was what the 'professionals' use. I am happy to report that using this does make your popcorn taste like it was just popped at a movie theater. I like to put a little bit of oil on my kernels, mix in some Flavacol, and then add it to the pot of oil on my stove top when it's hot enough (as opposed to sprinkling it on top of freshly popped corn, which I could see easily accidentally adding too much). It also means that I'm no longer loading up my popcorn with additional toppings like butter or plain salt. Yum!" —Kate R.

Get it from Amazon for $9.24 (available in two other flavors).

26. A Black Girl Magic wine and book club bundle so you can spend your Friday nights the way the universe intended: swimming in a sea of merlot and pages.

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McBride Sisters is a California-based, Black-owned small business established by two sisters in 2005.

The wine and book club bundle, part of a partnership with Simon & Schuster, includes two bottles of wine (either the bottles recommended, or two bottles you hand select) as well as a copy of The Final Revival Of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton.

Get it from The McBride Sisters for $89 (including ground shipping). Options to subscribe to the book club on a quarterly basis are available as well!

27. A set of affordable, highly popular (seriously, these have over 100,000 popular reviews) wireless Bluetooth earbuds to pretty much revolutionize at-home workouts — they're made with silicone that helps them stick to your ears and are so sweat- and waterproof you can legitimately take them INTO THE SHOWER.

These come with a wireless charging case that provides up to 14 hours of charge (with the earbuds able to play for four+ hours with each full charge). The earbuds also 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 it doesn't have wires that'll get tangled in the mask straps.

Promising review: "Color me impressed! I first fell in love with wireless earbuds with Taotronics. However I wanted to use them to sleep with and they do not fit comfortably laying on them. They also shorted out in the shower which scared me since they are supposed to be waterproof. Enter TOZO T10. I took a chance since the profile seemed smaller and it paid off! First thing i did was try them in the shower no problem at all! Washed my hair and everything lol. I'm a side sleeper and am able to fall asleep comfortably listening to my audio books. Big thing for people is sound quality — I must say these SURPASSED my expectations! I can't even listen past half volume, deep bass, clear sounds and no crackles, super impressed! The magnets in the charger are very strong, no issues of them falling out and the case is sturdier and battery life longer than my Taotronics set. I haven't used those since I got these! Only weird thing I noticed is if you put your hand up close to the non master side the volume fades on that side, it's quirky but not annoying, lol. I fully endorse these you will love love love them!" —ca1234

Get it from Amazon $29.99 (available in five colors).

28. A selfie ring light for all your Zoom calls, so you can trick your friends and coworkers into thinking you live inside a beautifully-lit Instagram apartment instead of a snack dungeon.

You can either use this with your phone mounted just under the light for FaceTime, or if you're calling or filming from a laptop, you can set up the tripod or the light on your desk behind the screen. Boom, fancy lighting.

Promising review: "I’ve been having to work from home. During this time, I’m in front of my computer doing WebEx calls and Teams. Having to present and talk in front of 20-50+ people. This light is AWESOME! My team even asked what I did and then made their purchase right away!" —Anna Chouinard

Get it from Amazon for $31.98 (clip the "10% off" coupon at checkout for this price).

29. A chunky knitted, ridiculously breathable Bearaby weighted blanket made with prewashed, sustainable cotton that feels like a soft T-shirt — reviewers swear by it for helping with anxiety, insomnia, and restlessness, but it's also just plain perfect for quiet snuggling during long stretches at home.

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I've been using this weighted blanket for about a month now (please observe my childhood bedroom, which is haunted by the ghost of Hello Kitty's forgotten triplet), and what I find really remarkable about it is that I *never* feel overheated in it. Like, it has this great comforting weight that I especially appreciate when I'm either struggling to sleep or struggling to focus at work during the day (sometimes you just have to put yourself in weighted blanket timeout!!), but it never gets warm or stuffy like other weighted blankets. It's also just so, SO soft. I got the 15-pound one for my purposes, which is the lightest one (I'm 5'4" and I knew I'd have a habit of lugging this from room to room), and to me that feels like a good balance, but the site also offers a short questionnaire on your habits so you can gauge whether a 20- or 25-pound one would be better for you.

Get it from Bearaby for $249 (available in five colors and three weights).

30. A pair of cut-resistant gloves for anyone whose hands aren't quite as steady as their new passion for cooking at home — these are designed to be four times stronger (!!) than leather to keep your digits safe.

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Promising review: "I bought the gloves because I had two nasty cuts in quick succession from a cheese grater. Anyone who has had injuries to their fingers knows how difficult it is to continue to do everyday activities and meal preparation while still protecting your wound. I received the gloves quickly after my order and pressed them into use immediately that evening. I am most impressed. My fingers/hands were protected from my very sharp grater and knife while I prepared dinner. I bought two pairs, one to keep and one to give as a gift. I am now going to buy a third pair in a larger size for a friend who also likes to cook but suffers from occasional run-ins with mandolines, graters, and knives. Great product!" —O'Hare

Psst — check out BuzzFeed's full review of NoCry Cut Resistant Gloves for more deets.

Get it from Amazon for $11.49 (available in sizes S-XL and two colors).

31. A foaming garbage disposal cleaner you can plop into your sink, run a little water on, and let its blue magic fizz its way up to the top while clearing out all the gunk and gross smells from your at-home culinary adventures in one go.

Promising review: "This stuff really cleans my sink and disposal of the foul odor that sometimes develops. I've tried everything to get rid of the smell from the garbage disposal: Vinegar, bleach, ice, various other products, baking soda, baking soda with vinegar, boiling water...nothing seemed to get rid of the smell for long, but this stuff does. I like it so much that I ordered it online because I couldn't find it again at the grocery store." —Carol L. Hill

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $4.10.

32. A popular microwave pasta cooker that also cooks rice and steams veggies, literally with just water and in the microwave. If you're feeling uninspired eating at home for the bajillionth night in a row, this gizmo has got your back.

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Promising review: "I don't want to get all gushy over a pasta maker, but man...I really love this gizmo! I try to limit my monthly food expenditures and the Fasta Pasta helps me work in at least one inexpensive pasta meal every week. If not more. First of all, I like spaghetti — either with normal Prego-type sauce or sometimes just with butter and Romano cheese sprinkled on. But I'm lazy and impatient and don't like things that take a long time to make, with a bunch of steps, and a big clean up afterwards. The Fasta Pasta is perfect for me. I get the exact amount of correctly-measured spaghetti; it's faster than boiling water in a big pot then having to watch and stir the pasta; the pasta comes out perfectly cooked every time; and the cleanup is a snap. No big pot; no colander; no spaghetti fork to lift out the pasta. Just the easy to clean Fasta Pasta, and a pot to heat up the sauce. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!" —Smilin Sam

Get it from Amazon for $16.99.

33. A ridiculously popular "cat dancer" toy so both you and your furry friend can shake off the stress of a day indoors by chasing after it — and, of course, chronicling the absurd shenanigans for Instagram.

In fact, if you are looking for an immediate LOL, please head straight to the review images of this little gizmo — pages and pages of kitty cats losing their marbles. It is goodness and absurdity and light.

Promising review: "I have a whole room filled with cat toys that my cat is not interested in. It's funny how the least expensive cat toy I have makes him go crazy. He plays with this until he's panting like a dog and I have never seen him jump so high. I'm certain this toy will help him lose his belly. He loves it! I highly recommend it!" —Kwoo

Get it from Amazon for $2.99.

34. A chic classic cocktails printable you can hang over your bar cart both as art and a cheat sheet for making the most out of weekend nights at home.

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Alchera Designs is a Germany-based Etsy shop established in 2015 that specializes in organizational and decorative printables.

Promising review: "Beautiful design. Can't wait to hang it up! :)" —Jóhann Benediktsson

Get it as a digital download from Alchera Designs on Etsy for $5.90.

35. An eco-friendly air purifier for some major allergy relief during the day — this has an eco-friendly, reusable filter for dust, pollen, smoke, odor, and pet dander, so you can finally stop putting yourself on mute every time you need to sneeze during a Zoom.

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It also comes with a fragrance option — you can drop any essential oil in and have it ~waft~.

Promising review: "I have no idea how to quantify how well this works, but I haven't needed my inhaler since we got it. Our neighbors (older apartment building) are heavy smokers and my wife and I were both bothered by it. It feels better now. We've been leaving this running whenever we're home. The touch sensor works well to turn it on and off. It does make some noise, but it's just kind of a low ambient fan sound that's easy to ignore. As an unexpected bonus it's really really good at filtering pet smells- I have two stinky male rats in the middle of rat puberty, their bedding gets changed every other day, and when they were due for a cleaning you used to be able to smell it across the room. You can't anymore unless you're right next to the cage. I honestly didn't have high hopes for this but it's worth it for that alone." —Chris

Get it from Amazon for $42.99 (get this price by clipping the "$7 off" coupon on the product page).

36. A rapid egg cooker that I am warning you right now is going to become your only personality trait. It can make soft, medium, and hard-boiled eggs in addition to poaching, scrambling, and making omelets out of them. If you spend a lot of time at home, just know that this gadget is like, a thousand potential brunches and meal preps in one.

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I've owned one of these babies and have faithfully used it every week for upward of two years, and especially love it during quarantine — it simplifies breakfast because I know no matter what weird assortment of groceries I'm working with, there are precooked eggs to add some protein to it (I like mine medium-boiled 🍳). If my dinner is boring or seems like it needs a little extra "oomph" to it, I'll throw in an egg from this too. Some reviews note that the alarm on it is a little loud, but the new models have significantly decreased the volume and sing a little song instead!

Promising review: "You know those objects that are totally unnecessary, but you see them and fall in love and live forever in happiness with your random kitschy thing? This is that thing. I saw this egg cooker on a BuzzFeed list and, even though I am a fully functioning adult who has never had trouble cooking eggs before in my life, I knew I had to have it. I have not been disappointed. It makes especially lovely, perfectly round omelets with minimal cleanup required. Hard and soft boiled eggs cook evenly and taste great. The poached eggs are tender and melt in your mouth over toast." —Sonnet A. Fitzgerald

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

37. Plus a tin of cocktail sugar or salt for the rims of your at-home cocktails that come in so many inventive flavors you might just call the Food Network to get your own bartending show.

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I recently started putting this on my end-of-the-week whiskey drink (quarantine has made me go full Mad Men, who knew!!) and it is SO darn satisfying. I tried the citrus petals version, and it's got a light lemon, faint floral, and vaguely minty taste with its sweetness that just makes the whole experience a delight and a half. The container it comes in is actually quite wide, so what we did was pour lemon juice on the top half to prep the rim, and a bit of sugar in the bottom half to coat it. In other news, I am officially too fancy to exist.

Promising review: "Since COVID-19 I have become my own bartender. Taco Tuesdays and margaritas! The lime comes through so well with this salt. I use it for Bloody Marys as well. It is thick and chunky so its a learning curve to get the right amount of salt on. Don't press down too hard if you don't like a lot of salt. I do like extra salt but my husband said it was a little much for him, so I have mastered just a light salt for him." —cobrajet427

Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in nine flavors).

38. A sneaky little K-Cup storage drawer to neatly hide all your coffee pods and accoutrements — a great find for anyone who swapped out early morning runs to coffee shops with sipping their way through every variety of pod.

Each of these holds up to 36 standard-sized K-Cups.

Promising review: "I am so glad I got this. It makes for such great streamlined storage. Keeps things tidy and neat, and also helps me keep track of how many cups I have left to determine whether or not I need to add to my grocery list. It is very sturdy and I fit my machine on top. The top is very durable, hard plastic and does not buckle with the weight of the machine filled with water on top." —tunisianswife

Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in nine styles).

39. A set of stackable fridge drawers so you can finally tame the veritable jungle that is the inside of your fridge that gets especially out of hand when you're going harder on the groceries than eating out. The transparency of these is also great because it reminds you to eat your fruits + veggies before they go bad!

Promising review: "Excellent organization system! I once opened the fridge often, always looking for something I hadn't seen the last time I checked. The thing is — I often found something new because it just wasn't organized in a functional way. Now, with this system, I find what I'm looking for the first time. And when a bin is empty, I know I need to buy more of that product and just ask my smart home to add that item to my shopping list. Very grateful for the sense of calm and control that this fridge organization system has given me, and for all of the food that is no longer going bad in the back of the fridge!" —Chelsea T.

Get a set of six from Amazon for $36.54.

40. A universal laptop treadmill desk attachment so you can get your ~steps in~ while you answer emails or watch Netflix, because sometimes walking to Bridgerton > walking outside amongst nature, sorry not sorry.

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The bar on this is adjustable to fit most treadmills, with a height adjustable pole and a laptop tray equipped with nylon straps to keep your laptop secure. It's also super portable in case you want to ever use it at a gym.

Promising review: "Excellent alternative to sitting on the couch watching Netflix or scanning social media. Now I still do that, but I am walking while watching." —Maria

Get it from Amazon for $79.95.

41. An elegant glass reed diffuser to radiate instant calm in your space, both from the lush scents you can choose from and the diffuser's chic design.

Pretty Honest Candles

Pretty Honest Candles is a Black-owned, woman-owned business established in 2017 that specializes in clean burning, biodegradable candles, accessories, and reed diffusers.

The options for scents include Honeysuckle Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon Lavender, Eucalyptus Spearmint, Green Tea & Lemongrass, and Tobacco Vanilla.

Promising review: "The Tobacco Vanilla diffuser is unbelievably delicious smelling and the Clean Cotton candles are making my home cozy fresh as fall hits. The elegance and simplicity of the design makes these a new must-have in my home decor and the scents add sooo much ambience to all our rooms!! Will keep buying when they run out!" —Catherine Heider

Get it from Pretty Honest Candles for $30 (available in five scents).

42. A mini waffle maker to churn out adorably-sized, perfectly cooked-through waffles in mere minutes — not to mention hash browns, paninis, biscuits, and even (gasp) PIZZA. Why go to the International House Of Pancakes when you can just become it?

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Here's a BuzzFeed-tested recipe for four-ingredient banana waffles to get you started, plus a whole slew of inspo from an article on surprising things you can make in a waffle maker (waffled tomato grilled cheese, y'all).

Promising review: "YES! Tiny Eggo-sized waffles! Put anything into it — hash browns, tater tots, waffle mix, canned biscuits! Add nuts and berries and things! It even comes with a little recipe booklet! It fits in the palm of your hand, you could literally stuff it in the back of a drawer, but you won't, because as soon as you get it everyone wants mini waffles for every meal. It heats up super fast and is a breeze to clean. If you're making a whole mess of waffles, be sure to give it a quick spritz of nonstick spray every couple waffles or so, so it doesn't rend your delicious waffles asunder. Excellent value." —Bryce Pierce

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in ten shape and color varieties).

43. A set of fairy lights you can use to add some whimsy and comfort to a space you might be getting a little tired of by now.

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It comes with eight different light modes, including a *twinkle* mode, with a controller attached to the lights so you can easily switch between them.

Promising review: "OK, so it's quarantine time. Life is a bit grim. You want a little bit more light in your sphere, so you see these, and you think, maybe. Well, I'm here to turn your 'maybe' into a 'yes.' Not only do these lights add a bit more illumination to a bedroom that's quite dark, but they're just so magical and fairy-like. They infuse a little bit of joy into my world that I really appreciate. I have beams going across my ceiling, so I ended up stringing them across the whole room. I also appreciate that the remote (which is another warning part of the actual strand of lights) has various settings depending on your mood. I usually opt for the stable one, but these offer several modes. ENJOY!" —Tess

Get them from Amazon for $17.99.

44. A night-light projector with customizable options to make your entire ceiling look like the night sky or calming ocean waves, instantly making any room feel like the inside of a super chill planetarium.