1. 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!"

Get them from Amazon for $13.99 (available in 12 patterns).

2. An aligner cleaner foam for fresher breath and a cleaner mouthguard or retainer. Spray the foam directly on the aligner tray and then pop it in your mouth — done! Over time, the foam will dissolve, killing bacteria and removing build-up that makes your retainer look yellow and cloudy.

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Promising review: "I have retainers that I use, and because they are used every night, they tend to become foggy and start getting a slight color to them. I used to soak them in hydrogen peroxide mouthwash, but that wasn’t really cleaning them. This cleaning foam has done wonders for removing the fog and restoring clarity to the retainers, and they smell clean every time I use them!" —Mlmpep

Get it from Amazon for $19.98.

3. A weighted cord holder if you're tired of having to perilously lean off the side of your bed each night to grab your fallen phone card. You can also use it to keep cords organized at a work station, or as a cable/headphone wrap if you're traveling!

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True story: I fell off a lofted bed in college doing this and hit my head on a dresser. Don't be like me!

Promising review: "I got this as a stocking present. I work from home, and my laptop charging cord and backup cord were constantly slipping off behind my desk. This little device is my favorite Christmas present. I had to climb under my desk and snake the cords back up to the desktop. This holder is sturdy and heavy enough to secure the cords. Small and unobtrusive on the edge of the desk. Couldn’t say enough about what a godsend it is." —Sarah Edwards

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in eight colors and multipacks).

4. 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

Get it from Amazon for $4.99.

5. Some Easy Peasie veggie powders because — whether it's the taste or texture — your kid hates vegetables. (I kinda agree with them when it comes to lima beans!) A teaspoon or tablespoon, depending on your kiddo's age, should be equal to a serving of vegetables — and you can easily hide it in a smoothie, pancake batter, applesauce, pasta sauce, you name it!

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Dehydrated vegetables do not have as many water-soluble nutrients as whole foods — but this is an easy way to add some veggie nutrition to their diet and introduce different veggie smells and flavors, which could help a child eat more vegetables in the future.

Easy Peasie is a Black woman-owned small business started by two sisters — one who is a pediatrician, and the other who is a mom and engineer.

Promising review: "I understand that for kids, it's important to teach healthy eating habits. So, ONLY sneaking in vegetables isn't ideal. I'm going to still continue to offer vegetables but my daughter just simply refuses to eat them. This morning I made eggs with the original blend she devoured them. I just made pasta for lunch with the red blend, and she is currently enjoying it. Tomorrow morning, I plan on using the green blend in our smoothies. This is exactly what I wanted to ensure: She's getting all of the nutrition that she needs as a 4-year-old. And she didn't even taste any type of difference in any of the food so far. Even if she does at some point, it's adding the delicious taste of those vegetables. I will be telling everyone I know who has kids about these. Absolutely totally pleased. Thank you for making this product!" —Laura C.

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $36.99.

6. 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 ear lobe so far to hold them tight — they would get lost in my skin. These fix that problem. They are snug and lay flat on the back side of the ear. Highly recommend." —KMARK

Get them from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in various colors and styles).

7. A pack of towel clips that'll prevent kids and pets from pulling down the towel. Or, maybe you have neither of those things, yet your hand and kitchen towels always end up on the ground.

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Promising review: "This clip is amazing. No more towels falling on the floor. It was becoming a routine thing since my cat thinks it's fun to pull the kitchen towels off the oven. Not now, bad kitty! Great product...wish I had bought one sooner!" —Joanna

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $12.99.

8. 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

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

9. A Windex outdoor glass cleaner  if you're tired of sighing in disappointment when you look at your dirty windows but ain't no way, ain't no how you're getting on a ladder to clean those floor-to-ceiling windows. Just attach the bottle of Windex to your hose, spray the solution, and you're done!

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Promising review: "The windows are noticeably squeaky clean and clear, and no scrubbing is required after only needing about 20 minutes to dry on a sunny day. I also used this to clean two outdoor glass dining tables, which are now ready for lunches and early dinners outside in the summer. Great product, definitely recommend and will be buying again!" —Helen Simmons

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $25.96.

10. 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

Get them from Amazon for $39.99 (available in four colors).

11. A wig dryer stand because waiting hours (or even days) for your freshly washed wig to dry is not the move. 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

Get it from Amazon for $29.99.

12. A WD-40 pen (A pen! Genius!) so you can enjoy the squeak-quieting, hinge-lubricating, rust-preventing powers that you know and love from traditional WD-40 but in an easy-to-maneuver precise pen tip.

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Promising review: "I love WD-40 products and use them for everything. I spray on shovels to keep dirt or snow from sticking, spray around windows and thresholds to deter bugs, clean Sharpies off wood and walls, and, of course, stop squeaky doors. These small direct-point application pens are great. Keep one in the glove box, my kitchen 'junk' drawer, and the house toolbox." —BBP623

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $12.99.

13. A corner shelf that'll add some useful storage space to your very cluttered work desk. It's the perfect spot for small plants, funny desk signs, your phone, Post-it notes, a Funko Pop, your work keys, and any other bits and bobs.

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There are two attachment styles: hooks and magnets.

Promising review: "If you are looking to organize your workspace at your cubicle, I would recommend this product to anyone. It holds a good amount of stuff for the size and is pretty sturdy, given the way it holds onto the wall. I went and bought another one after seeing how great it looked at my desk and getting compliments from it from coworkers!" —Chris

Get it from Amazon for $16.33.

14. A sleeping bag liner for both protecting the inside of your sleeping bag *and* protecting your body from potentially questionable hotel or Airbnb sheets. There's even a pocket for you to add a pillow!

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Promising review: "I purchased two of these to use while traveling. I do not like sleeping on hotel beds and these solve that problem! The material is medium thickness, not too thick to make you hot but thick enough to create a barrier between you and the hotel sheets. The liner easily folds up into its travel bag. I have washed and dried them several times so far without any issues. The zipper works well. You can open it up entirely so that it lays flat. You can also zip yourself inside it comfortably. I found it to be the right size, of high quality, and a great design. It folds up small enough to throw into a suitcase or purse! It also conveniently has a built-in pocket for a pillow. You can easily use a hotel pillow or your own. I would definitely recommend these liners for the comfort of home while traveling!" —Ashlee

Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in seven colors and styles).

15. A bottle of bathing suit detergent if you hate having to buy new swimsuits each season because a whole summer in the pool leaves your suits looking faded and stretched. This stuff is designed to neutralize chlorine, which can discolor and break down the elastic in your swimsuits over time.

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Promising review: "I purchased this for my granddaughter when she was in swim camp this summer. She was swimming every day for hours. The product gets the chlorine out of swimwear, and it smells good, too." —Deirdre Sherman

Get it from Amazon for $12.50.

16. A pack of child ID temporary tattoos to help reunite you with your kiddo if they accidentally wander off. They're designed to be smudge- and waterproof and won't fall off like a bracelet or lanyard.

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Promising review: "This worked really well for our trip to Disney. They stayed in place on my 6- and 2-year-old for two to three days. Held up great when it got wet. The marker did not smudge or wipe off. Put my mind at ease if they happened to wander off from us. Luckily, no one wandered off. Definitely worth the price for my peace of mind." —Samantha

Get a six-pack from Amazon for $10.99.

17. A faux pearl doer-upper because maybe your fave cardigan doesn't have buttons. Well, now it can! You can also use 'em to accessorize your sweaters, adding them to the cuffs, the shoulders, and anywhere else that could use some pizzazz. 

Lauren Aston Designs / Etsy

Lauren Aston Designs is a small business based in the UK.

Promising review: "Had several sweaters and shawls with no buttons. These really help keep the sweater closed and are very lovely." —Joyce Williams

Get it from Lauren Aston Designs on Etsy for $14.13+ (available in two sizes and in silver, gold, and rose gold).

18. A magnetic sunroof shade so you can let in the sun and the breeze and keep *out* the buggies. This is great for car camping or drive-in movies!

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Promising review: "I had been looking for something like these years ago, and unfortunately, there was nothing on the market, so I made my own. Well, this one is much better, sturdier, and will last much longer than the one I made. What I absolutely love about this is that it folds up so small, is super easy to install, allows me to have cool air while sleeping in my car, and, best of all, the doggie is cool when he has to stay in the car!" —JimmyCracksCorn

Get it from Amazon for $15.79.

19. 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 add 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 do 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

Get 25 wands from Amazon for $25.99.

20. A screen-cleaning brush for anyone who struggles to see out of their windows because of grime-covered mesh screens. Is that a twig or a crack in the glass? Maybe there's a dead bug clinging to the outside of the screen, and he's been there for so long that you've named him. (Everyone say hello to Carl!)

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Promising review: "Our screens are on a second-floor balcony. There really isn't any good way to clean the outside of the screens. Luckily, the fibers on this screen cleaner are small enough that they seem to fit through the screen and clean both sides. I'm sure it doesn't clean the outside as well as it does the inside, but any help is always appreciated. I was actually shocked at how much dirt came off of the screens with this very simple tool. I used it wet with a small amount of dish soap, and it worked really well. I also appreciated that after I was finished I was just easily able to rinse and dry the screen cleaner for future use. A simple tool at an excellent price." —BonjourBeautyByAmy

Get it from Amazon for $17.99.

21. 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

Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (available in four patterns).

22. A no-tools-required dual-showerhead to make tandem showers a romantic experience instead of fighting with your partner because someone is roasty toasty under the showerhead, and the other person is shivering in the back of the tub. Parents love this thing for getting kids in and out of the shower without fights over the water.

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Boona is a small business on a mission to make showers more enjoyable, whether you're showering alone or with a partner. 

Promising review: "This is a high-quality product that’s straightforward to install. The water pressure is incredible! It’s like a brand-new shower. You can adjust which showerhead the water comes out of individually or both simultaneously. It’s a game changer for our kids, so they don’t fight over the water anymore!" —Taylor 

Get it from Amazon for $199+ (available in three colors and with or without a second showerhead). 

23. 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 the straw is hard to get in if you have ice already in your cup." —lisa

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

24. A Revlon blender tool so you can achieve a natural-looking blend on your contour, blush, and highlighter. The jelly-like silicone tip mimics the feel of your fingertips, allowing you to keep your hands clean while expertly concealing and blending.

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This is designed for use with cream and liquid makeup.

Promising review: "This is actually a really unique product you can use for either concealer application and blending or like a cream lippie. It’s really good for concealer, especially if you layer different products like color correctors underneath your concealer because it doesn’t absorb anything like a brush or sponge would. DON'T DAB IT THOUGH; ONLY GLIDE IT OVER YOUR SKIN A FEW TIMES!!!!!!!!!!!" —Molly

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

25. A tape edge finder to — surprise! — find the edge of the tape *and* separate it from the roll, so you can get back to work instead of spending a good minute trying to feel for the edge with your fingers...and then repeating this process a dozen more times throughout the day.

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Promising review: "This little gadget works wonders when your tape sticks and you can not find the open point. When you are rolling it along the tape, a light indicator comes on when it is found and it lifts the tape up and stops you from breaking the tape up. The value of this was excellent for the price." —stephanie spann

Get it from Amazon for $12.99.

26. A plant fund money card for occasions when you know cold hard cash is the best gift, but you don't want your present to feel impersonal...like when that one relative you see once every five years slips you a $20 and says, "Get yourself something nice," and then you wonder, "Who was that?"

Love At Home Creations / Etsy

Love At Home Creations is a small business based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Promising review: "Super cute idea and more meaningful than handing over plain cash. I fit four $10 bills inside it." —Lasagna

Get it from Love At Home Creations on Etsy for $8.39+ (available in nine styles).

27. A "neutralizing" lip gloss if you love your lip freckles but wish they didn't always pop through your gloss. This non-sticky 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: "I've been married to IBP's lip oil for years! CAKE THEORY changed that for me in less than 24 hours. Slept in it the first night and woke up with the softest, plumpest lips. Super hydrated and moisturized, and not even an ounce of stickiness! GET IT!" —Devin

Get it from Ulta for $22 (available in two shades).

28. A Pilates reformer mat to soak up sweat and help you feel more stable during your workout. It's so !!!frustrating!!! when you have to keep shifting in your plank because you're slipping and sliding on sweaty forearms.

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Promising review: "Love this mat! I've been using it for a few weeks now, and I really like it! It stays put on the reformer no matter what exercise move I'm doing. It rolls up tightly so I can store it in my Pilates bag, which is compact. I love that it comes in a neutral color that I liked, and it's soft to the touch." —Julie

Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in four colors).

29. A Stuul toilet stool system because it works just like the bathroom stools you see on the internet and gets your body in a more natural position to go number 2, BUT it has the added benefit of being two individual mini stools that stack, so they take up less room than a bulky stool.

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Read more about constipation relief at home, including using a squatting position, at Cleveland Clinic.

Promising review: "I first got a bamboo Squatty Potty for constipation relief during pregnancy, and it helps!! I have the adjustable one, and it's awesome, though there are a few practical issues with that one. First, this one is more compact, and the two pieces fit together and are more discreet, lighter, and easier to move. It's so light, actually, that I had to get used to using it; it requires having your feet fully centered on the stools, or they will slip off. It easily tucks into a corner and isn't noticeable. The SP sticks out a bit and is easy to trip on, even when pushed fully back, and isn't discreet at all. I like the aesthetic of the Stuul better, though SP is more sturdy and is attractive in it's own way. I do notice the Stuul gets lint/dust, and even soap drips on it, which is noticeable on the black version. I have a dry cleaning brush that cleans it well, though." —Laura B.

Get them from Amazon for $49.95.

30. A 2-in-1 garbage disposal strainer and scraper so you can prevent little things like silverware from falling into the drain while still leaving enough room for food and scraps to fall through so you don't have to clean debris from the sink strainer every five minutes.

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Promising review: 'This is the perfect sink strainer. It lets the water and small food wash right down. But it stops all utensils, knives, and other items from falling into your disposal. I just love that it fits down in the disposal; you really don’t pay any attention to it. It doesn’t get clogged up with a lot of small food particles like most things strainers. I purchased the gray, which pretty much disappears next to my stainless steel sink." —Deborah S Webb

Get it from Amazon for $9.88+ (available in six colors).

31. A pair of Yeti cooler baskets that'll allow for some extra organization in your cooler and keep things separated (like meats). It'll also keep foods off the melted ice — a major plus if you hate pulling out a box of baked goods only to find that the paper is soaking wet...and so are your cookies.

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Promising review: "Fits perfectly and seems well made. I use this as my food cooler on extended camping trips. A must for keeping stuff up out of the ice water." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $29.99.

32. A pet scratcher for hands-free tummy rubs and back scratches for Fido (or your cat, horse, or pig). Now you can sit on the couch comfortably while giving your pooch the belly scratches he's whining for — and your hands won't have that oily, stinky dog smell.

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Bearbark is a US-owned small business.

Promising review: "My dog really likes this back scratcher, and it saves my manicured nails! He leans into it, and it tells me he's enjoying how it feels! The scratcher is made really well; happy it will last a long time." —Mallory

Get it from Amazon for $13.99.

33. A nonslip silicone placement (it was featured on Shark Tank!) for corraling spills thanks to its raised edges. And the built-in bumper is great for teething babies who want to gnaw on just about anything — including the same countertops that maybe the dog has licked... *shudders*

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The Table Tyke is a small business founded by "mompreneur" Berlyn Haughton with a mission to create products that make life easier for the grown-ups and safer for the littles. 

Promising review: "Got this for our 10-month-old who always bites the side of the table and likes to touch everything. This makes less need to disinfect everything before sitting down and makes a great plate for feeding baby bits of our meals without the need a plate that will most likely go flying. Only thing I have found is that it does not do well on tablecloths! Wish we had found this sooner!" —Kristen L

Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in four colors). 

34. A ceiling fan carbon filter for grabbing dust, pollen, smoke, dander, and other allergens as the fan spins. It sticks to the fan blade and is unnoticeable — but you may notice the difference in the air!

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Promising review: "I wasn't sure what to expect when purchasing these, but now they are a staple in every room of our house. Within three days the air smelled more crisp and was easier to breathe in our home. So simple and effective!" —Haylee Marez

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $19.79.

35. A multipurpose garden spray bottle because it's both a regular watering can *and* a mister. Now you don't need to shell out for both!

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Promising review: "I have an indoor plant design business and have easily over 150 plants in my house. My house isn't big either, so I didn't want a large bulky watering pot, so I was looking for something that doesn't look out of place (design look), that's reliable and just works well. This is it! I also love how there's a sprayer on this. Refilling it without having to open or screw anything is such a great feature of convenience. I bought another and will likely recommend this to my clients as well." —Keegan P

Get it from Amazon for $18 (available in seven colors).

The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.