Get Ready To Celebrate, Because These 27 Products Are Here To Solve Those Problems You’ve Been Putting Off
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The notepad — from woman-owned small biz Bloom Daily Planners — features one side for your meal plan and another side that's a perforated "shopping list" you can tear off and take with you!
Promising review: "I love this meal planner! I have found it very useful. I usually use a grocery list app but have wanted to use paper lately, so this is perfect for meal planning, and has a paper list." —Veronica
Get it from Amazon for $9.95 (available in five styles).
No more "OK, just five more minutes" of TikTok doom scrolling. 🤨
Important note: Once it’s locked, there are no overrides. So in case of emergencies, you’ll need a backup plan: access to another phone (such as a roommate's) or, as reviewers note, the option to break the box. Hopefully it never comes to that, but if it does, they sell replacement bases separately (more sizes available on their website).
Kitchen Safe is a US-based small business that specializes in lockboxes to help curb distracting habits.
Promising reviews: "Once you start implementing this into your daily routine, you will see many changes for the better in your life! Especially if using for your phone, you learn to be away from it and not focus on the stresses that phones can create. The functionality of the timer is awesome as well. I love how easy it is to set a time up on it and to quickly do so, as sometimes I hesitate in wanting to put my phone in there. But once I do, I can’t go back, and that is a great thing!" —Julia
"Simple and easy to use. I like the opaque base, so it is out of sight (even if it is not out of mind…). This is not an industrial safe, of course. One solid hit with a regular claw hammer will shatter the base without damaging the lid (don’t ask me how I know this). If you are determined to get your item out, you can, but it is built-in willpower for whatever you want to use less of. And replacement bases can be purchased on their site for a very reasonable price, so if the temptation is too great, you don’t have to buy a whole new unit." —Carol D.
Get it from Amazon for $59+ (available in five colors, with a white or clear base, and three sizes).
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Promising review: "My feet have been dryyyyy since having my kiddos (maybe hormonal, idk) and I've been using the metal grater regularly, lotions and creams nightly, pedicures with callus removal monthly, the list goes on. I'm shocked at how well these socks work! One time used so far and my feet feel amazing! Better than all the other things I mentioned. I didn't get the peel ones because I've done that once and don't feel like dealing with the peeling. Get these! 30 minutes of chilling with them before sleep time and you'll love your feet!" —EB
Get two pairs from Amazon for$9.95 (also available in larger pack with four pairs).
This kit contains spackle, primer, a putty knife, and a sanding pad! And reviewers mention that if you add a lick of paint after using this, your walls will look as good as new.
Promising review: "I slipped in the shower the other day and grabbed my towel bar outside of it so as not to die. Doing so, I ripped the bar off the wall, including the screws and anchors, so I had four small but kind of nasty holes in my wall. I've never done any sort of drywall repair/spackling, etc., and I figured this would do the job. I applied the spackle, smoothed it with the flat end of the tube, and allowed it to dry. I was able to sand it smooth and then paint over the spackle. It looks fine now. I give it 5 stars for convenience." —John C
Get it from Amazon for $15.16.
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Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord (who also convinced Mallory Mower to start eating Built Bars) has to say about them: "Hello, I'm a walking cliché ofWoman In Her Mid-30s Who Is Very Obsessed With Protein,since it took me three decades to realize I'm in a much better mood all day if I cram it in at every opportunity. I'm very, VERY picky about the protein bars I'll eat — Barebells and Nick's are my go-tos — and these Built bars knocked it out of the park! They have a truly marshmallow-like consistency and the most ridiculously satisfying texture and chewiness. The flavors I've tried have all been spot-on, and they don't leave any kind of aftertaste. I am perpetually out and about and in need of a snack, so I have one of these in my purse at all times!"
Get a 12-pack of the salted caramel flavor from Amazon for $29.99.
Promising review: "By far the best thing I have ever purchased from Amazon. A vlogger I watch tried it out and recommended it. For its wildly cheap price, I thought, 'Why not?!' Literally turns one drop of face wash (or my back wash for acne) into sooooo much product. Therefore, you need less — making your wash last so much longer. Because the consistency of the wash is no longer cream or gel, but a thick foam, it penetrates the pores much better! I’m in love with this little gadget!" —Courtney comstock
Get it from Amazon for $7(also available as a set).
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It also comes with a digital display that tracks time, speed, and distance, as well as eight different modes of resistance, so you can tailor it exactly to your needs.
Promising review: "Love this! I use it under my desk at the office because I sit most of the day. It just fits and I like the adjustment of tension. Worth every penny!" —Amy K
Get it from Amazon for $109+ (available in five styles).
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Promising review: "Even my husband loves this SPF. In Texas, we get a lot of sun, so I love using this throughout the day to reapply my SPF. It doesn’t mess up my makeup. It smells wonderful, which is a plus, and gives an extra boost of hydration to my skin!" —Taylor Pierron
Get it from Amazon for $20.69.
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BTW, this sunscreen offers broad-spectrum SPF 30 and is water-resistant for up to 80 minutes, so it meets the recommended guidelines from the American Academy of Dermatology. It's also formulated with red algae and copper peptides, so it not only protects but also pampers your skin, keeping it hydrated and smooth.
Personally, I like to start with a base sunscreen that offers a higher SPF (like one with SPF 70 or this lotion with SPF 60) and then I'll layer the Skylar Scent-Screen on top. It's hands down the most delicious-smelling sunscreen I've ever tried! If you're into sugary sweet scents with a hint of fruitiness, this will be your new favorite. I used to be guilty of skipping reapplications, but with this, I genuinely look forward to each one. Plus, I get tons of compliments whenever I wear it!
Promising review: "Loving this new Scent-Screen mist. I used it all week and have had no negative skin issues (I have sensitive skin, eczema) and no burning. The scent lasts all through the day and is never overpowering. Can't wait for this in more scents." —Heather N.
Get it from Skylar or Amazon for $25.
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Promising review: "I bought this product because the needle in my Keurig 2.0 keeps clogging, causing inconsistent brew and taste. These cleaning cups fixed both of my issues, and I especially liked that it was really quick and easy to use. I put the cleaning pod in and ran one cycle, then took the pod out and ran a rinse cycle to clean out any leftover grinds. FAST, EASY, and GREAT results… VERY HAPPY!!" —Corey West
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.95 (also available in packs of 12 and 18).
And check out our Bottle Bright deep dive for more info (and impressive before and after pics).
Promising review: "Despite being diligent and rinsing my bottles out, they do tend to accumulate funky color, slight odor, etc. and generally just get gunkier over time. I heated up a pot of water, filled a few bottles, dropped one of these into each, and 15 minutes later most were sparkling clean, good as new. A few of the worst needed to be left a few hours/overnight, but in every case these pills worked magic. I also tried one just for kicks on my stainless steel lined coffee pot, over five years of daily use with filtered water, monthly descaling process, etc. but still showing browning inside, and one pill cleared all the stains away." —C Stevens
Get a pack of 36 tablets from Amazon for $20.
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According to reviewers, this mask works on fine hair, curly hair, and type 4 hair.
Promising review: "Like many others, I tried this as a replacement for Olaplex. Honestly, Olaplex never had a great effect on my hair and certainly wasn’t worth the price. This did an unreal job on my hair!! I was skeptical (tried a little bit first because I was petrified it would burn off my hair and I would end up bald!) but, lo and behold, it was magic! My hair is so strong, silky, and healthy looking after just one use. Plus you can’t beat the price! Have already ordered another box. I should also add I have curly/wavy hair that’s been colored to a light brown. Buy it!!" —BB
Get it from Amazon for $7.60.
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Promising review: "This made my life so much better with chopping onions and other veggies! It’s so quick and easy. One tip is to make sure you cut your veggie small enough so that it’s easy to push down the handle. Big chunks are a little harder to chop. Please be careful with cleaning; the blades are super sharp." —Tasha
Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in five colors and six different sets).
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Promising review: "Wow, this little gadget is pretty amazing! I have some old (expensive) nonserrated knives that are supposed to never need sharpening but unfortunately, lost their sharp edge long ago. I saw this gadget and decided to try it. I set the bottom of this gadget on the edge of the counter and ran one of the knives through the side labeled 'Coarse' about 10 times, then ran it through the side labeled 'Fine' another 8–10 times. Bingo! The knife was transformed back to its former high-dollar cutlery glory. I could hardly believe how effectively it had sharpened the knife, which I had been ready to throw away a week before. I've been happily sharpening all our knives and trying to add up in my head how much money I've saved by NOT having to buy another set of expensive knives. I don't know where else you can spend $6 and get this return for the money. Great score!" —Schelly L. Wagoner
Read our KitchenIQ knife sharpener review for more deets.
Get it from Amazon for $8.57+ (available in three colors).
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(Psst — you should consult with your doctor before trying anything new involving your neck/back area to make sure it's safe for you!)
For this, instead of like a regular pillow, you're supposed to lay on it in 10-minute intervals; the seller suggests working your way up to it by starting yourself off at five minutes at a time, with a one- to three-day adjustment period before regular use.
Promising review: "Best 30-year-old present I could've gotten myself, sadly but true! I've been using this bad boy once a day before bed to relax muscles, and sometimes in the mornings if it's bad when I wake up. I don't use it more than 10–30 minutes at a time, but I'm so happy I've been putting in the time with it. Don't use your neck to get up; use your abs. Absolutely fabulous device. I'm so much more flexible and relieved. The only bad thing? Disappointed that I haven't ordered this sooner!" —Brielle Leighton
Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in five colors).
Promising review: "I'm embarrassed to say I hadn't cleaned my microwave in about six months. It's an awful task. I ran Angry Mama one time, wiped down easily, then ran it one more time to get it really clean. Highly recommend using it more often than once every six months for a super fast, super clean microwave!" —Kelsey
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in four colors).
Just pop them into the tray where you'd normally put detergent (or on the bottom of your dishwasher if you're washing dishes at the same time), and run as usual!
Promising reviews: "This was simple to use, smelled good, and I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the dishwasher after the recommended cleaning cycle. This product actually did what it advertises that it will do! Great results, fairly economical — and by the way — it works!" —Old Southern Charm
"Just get them. Changed the way my 20-year-old dishwasher works. Much cleaner dishes and the interior is like new. First time you use it, run it empty with just the cleaner. I didn't realize how much mold and ickiness it got out of my machine." —drpicard
Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.99.
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The tablets are safe to use with pretty much any type of washer: HE or regular, top-loading and front-loading. Simply place one tablet in your empty washing machine and run a normal wash cycle, then wipe away the residue — easy breezy!
Promising reviews: "I didn’t think I would ever be so excited about such a thing as washing machine cleaning tablets. I also never realized how dirty my washing machine was. It now sparkles and doesn’t smell musty, and this has removed so much gunk from around the drum/gasket. You should get these." —AVDW
"I did notice my clothes smelling, let's say, not so fresh. Kinda funky. After reading the reviews, I purchased a box (which, according to the box, lasts six months). OK, I'll try it. I've got a new washer with a button that says 'Clean Washer.' How easy can it get? The first load of clothes after using this product, I was an immediate fan. Wow! What a difference! I'm kicking myself for not getting it sooner. Love the side panel to check off the month you used it. Thank you!" —Two Fishes
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $10.99.
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This set includes: 28 strips, one prep pad, one nail file, and one wooden stick. To apply the strips, just use your palm to warm them up. Once the strips are warmed, they can be easily pulled for the perfect fit on your nails.
Note: If you live somewhere that doesn't get sun often, you can still use a UV lamp. You only need to pop your nails in for about 5 seconds!
BTW, Heyhae is a small biz!
Promising reviews: "I’ve been using other brand semi-cured strips and decided to give these a try, not expecting much. I’m so glad I was wrong! They are thin, pliable, and the sizes actually fit ALL my nails! Usually they’re too wide or too narrow. The application was a breeze, and the adhesive feels so secure once it’s on your nails. So far, they’ve held up to moderate wear and tear at the barn. I will only be buying these from now on!" —Nicole
"I've tried nail polish, powder, press-ons, stickers, acrylics, the works, but I have a lot of sensory issues and I work in a very hands-on job, and nothing would stay on, but these are amazing. After a little practice, they're pretty easy to put on and they really do stay on for two weeks." —Anthony Wolski
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in 21 styles).
Pallet Works by Steve / Etsy
Promising review: "My pool guy was impressed! Works just like it should and takes the load off of my skimmer. We have two huge trees that we work around every year..in the past, burning up two motors due to a clogged skimmer. Thank you!" —Annette Milliff
Get it from Pallet Works by Steve on Etsy for $50.
The key is to start with an already clean shower — then, once a week, spray it down with this for upkeep so you don't have to deep clean quite as often!
Promising review: "Let me be clear: I HATE cleaning the bathroom, all aspects of it, including the shower. At the same time, I HATE a dirty bathroom, especially the shower, since I got Lasik and can clearly see the filth and scum that until now was there but invisible to my blind eyes. Along comes Wet & Forget and holy shiny tile Batman, this stuff works! I use it weekly (unless I forget, which is part of its name, oddly enough), and it really looks like I used some brute force to bring my shower to its original glory. Get it, use it.....but dang it, don't forget it!" —Randy B
Get it from Amazon for $19.98 (available in two scents).
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It can clean on a variety of surfaces, including hardwood floors and low- to medium-pile carpets! It also has drop-sensing tech to avoid falling down stairs and off ledges. And if it starts to run low on battery, it'll just return to its base for a recharge!
Promising review: "I just had my hardwood floors refinished and got the one large area rug in my house deep cleaned. I have 2 dogs that were cordoned off in the kitchen for the whole time the floors were being refinished, except for the little trips in a hallway to the upstairs to go to bed at night and down in the mornings. The picI have attached is from running the Eufy (Harry) for the first time after getting the rug back and putting furniture back in the downstairs of my house. I was appalled and thrilled! I have run it two times a day for the last two days with much the same result. Icky, but this thing is a beast. It is very easy to clean, comes with tools, extra brushes and a filter and I'm not sure how I have lived without it for all these years with dogs. I recommend highly." —L.Allen
Get it from Amazon for $179.99.
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The pointed end of the tool is ideal for picking out tangles, the stiff bristles work great at removing dust and dirt, and the bristles at the bottom end of the tool can give your hairbrush a deep clean.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes says: "I finally tried out this tool with my Crave Naturals brush, which I used for (*checks Amazon order history*) TWO YEARS without every doing a deep clean of it. I mean, sure, I would regularly pull out the loose hair and whatever I could get to using my fingers, but there was always this gross layer at the bottom I couldn't reach, and I kind of just tried my best to pretend it wasn't there. LET ME TELL YOU: This tool is genius. With barely any effort, it pulled out that gross, years-old layer of *stuff* at the bottom of my brush (the photo above shows that layer already ~dislodged~ by the tool, right before I pulled it out), and now I don't have to feel disgusting every time I run it through my hair. It actually feels like it's doing a better job of *brushing* now too! Seriously, if you are a human with brushable hair on your head, you need this.
"Note: It's worth giving your hair brush a good rinse with soap after that layer of hair and lint is pulled away! I didn't find it was necessary to soak my brush before using the tool."
Get it from Amazon for $11.95.
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You'll get one set of refills that will last you up to two months; additional refills are available on Amazon when you run out! You can also try the Little Genie XL and jumbo refills that will last up to four months.
Promising review: "I live on the second floor of an apartment building and I have a 3-year-old son. My cat's litter box is in the living room. I clean the litter box daily and was finding it difficult to take it down to the first-floor trash can daily because I couldn't leave my son alone or was too exhausted after he went to sleep to do so. If I put it in my regular trash can, it of course smelled up the entire room. I use this daily to get rid of the litter and don't smell a thing. I even asked guests if they smell anything, and I've heard that they can't smell anything at all. I think it works better than my Diaper Genie did. Highly recommend!" —M
Get it on Amazon for $24.99+ (available in four colors).
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Doctor Easy started 20 years ago with the invention of the Elephant Ear Washer by a doctor who saw the need for a better method of treating patients’ earwax impactions.
Promising review: "This product is awesome and completely exceeded my expectations! We have been struggling with excessive ear wax build-up with my 4-year-old son and we tried everything else and he would cry and scream if we did anything to his ear. It took two tries but we got all the impacted earwax out. The first time I used water and apple cider vinegar and the second time just warm water. Both methods worked equally well. I tried it myself and it feels a little weird but doesn't hurt. My son doesn't mind doing it and watched TV the whole time. Would definitely recommend this product for young children!" —Alix H.
Get it from Amazon for $29.45.
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This is especially handy when you’re trying to fit a week’s worth of outfits into your suitcase for that upcoming trip. No more sitting on your luggage to get it to close!
Promising review: "Let me start off with this: I hate folding laundry. I absolutely hate it. I've seen this thing all over social media. I decided to try it out and OH. MY. GOSH. I freaking love it! It's super easy to use and my clothes are perfectly folded every time. As weird as it sounds, I actually look forward to folding my laundry now. I wish I had purchased this sooner! I like the design it has and I love how compact it is. After I'm finished folding my laundry, I just fold up the folding board and tuck it away! It's lightweight and seems durable. I recommend this to everyone, even those who hate folding clothes. I was skeptical at first, but after trying it out, I am 100% satisfied with my purchase and this product! It's worth every penny!" —Kayli
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in five colors).
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Watch this parent's demo on TikTok.
Promising review: "This is absolutely genius! This is the best product to hold your kids Legos! Any bigger and the bag would be to heavy to carry. I don’t understand what other reviews are saying about not having the top close, yes the top doesn’t zip but there is a zipper tucked nicely inside the bag so if it does fall over nothing comes out. Looks very nice in a bedroom, doesn’t look like a toy bin." —Jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $53.99 (available in four colors).
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