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25. This detailed goal-setting planner that’ll keep you organized and motivated.
Life is full of little problems. Sure, there are plenty of big problems too, but we’d like to take a moment to focus on those minor everyday problems that always seem to add up to an unnecessary mountain of stress. Say, for instance, coming home after a particularly long work day to discover your last avocado has gone bad, you’re out of toothpaste, and your roommate left dirty dishes in the sink for so long that you’ll have to spend your evening scraping away old food just so you have something to eat off of. Ugh. We’re only human and there’s only so much we can handle in a day, so why not try and simplify some of the problems you do have control over with these useful products?
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29. Some mini charcoal deodorizer bags to keep your shoes smelling fresh and new.
Encouraging Review: “My mother needed to save a pair of shoes and this did the trick, after a few days with it the shoes were almost good as new. They have a very nice finish and look really great. I haven’t had it for long so I haven’t “recharged” them yet. But I’m optimistic about this.” – Gabriela
Encouraging Review: “It struck me that there must be a clipper that doesn’t launch clippings across the room. Sure enough, I found this on Amazon. They work as promised and are quality items. The only surprise is that the fingernail clipper is about as large as a typical toenail clipper, and the toenail one is larger still. I don’t have a problem with the sizes, but it was unexpected.” – Joe Wiesenfelder
Encouraging Review: “I went to a wedding in a grass field but I did not want to give up my heels! I got these and was able to keep my balance perfectly. I didn’t sink or wobble at all! Gonna get more for every heel size.” – Izzy
Encouraging Review: “I had some serious rubbing from my bra that left sores under my ample decolletage. I put a little Friction Defense under there every morning and it helps prevent chaffing. It could be used on inner thighs, too.” – S. Horton
Encouraging Review: “This stuff is amazing. I bought it to put on top of my lipstick to make it stay longer, and it definitely works for that. It also keeps my face from getting oily. I haven’t tried to set any makeup other than lipstick because I don’t wear much makeup, but I have oily skin and I put a tiny amount on a makeup brush and put it on my face and it keeps it from getting oily for hours.” – Angela Hernandez
Encouraging Review: “Really happy with this. I work in a call center and I can’t go brush my teeth after every meal. This helped me get rid of that film that coffee and cola leave behind. Sitting for 2 or 3 hours with that film on my teeth was really discolor info them. The wipes help me keep my teeth whiter and not undo the work I put into whitening them.” – Me
Encouraging Review: “This stuff is AMAZING. I used it for about a week before I was completely sold. Day one I saw a change, however, I wanted to be sure I wasn’t buying into the madness. The results are certainly REAL! I would recommend this product 10 times out of 10.” – Steve
Encouraging Review: “This is a great idea. I used to use the bottom of the sink to clean the brushes but this is so much better to clean the brush faster and better.” – Janine M. Parokian
Encouraging Review: “I’ve installed these in all six toilets in my home and they are a great idea. I’ve been using this for about 4-5 years. This device circulates bleach product into the toilet bowl after every flush where it is needed to prevent staining such as water lines from calcium build up. However, the chlorine water is restricted to the bowl, not the tank. If chlorine is in the tank it will erode away the “flapper” and foam seal which separates the tank from the bowl, requiring more expensive repairs. This product solves that problem with no drawbacks and doesn’t look unsightly like the clamp-on bars of chlorine that are permanently inside the bowl.” – Dr. D123
Encouraging Review: “I was skeptical of this but it really works! I’ve had garlic or onion smells stuck to my hands that soap doesn’t get off and this does. I dunno how it works but it does!” – Mallory K
Encouraging Review: “I love this gadget. It cores and slices beautifully and easily and makes it very simple to prepare pineapple; all I need to do is cut down the “stack” after this cores and slices it, for smaller pieces. It also saves money every time I use it, so it won’t take long to pay for itself.” – Craftergalore
Encouraging Review: “This tubberwear is absolutely amazing! My veggies last a week to two weeks longer, and I don’t have to throw out too much food! Highly recommend.” – Claire
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Why people love it: “This softens my problem (fine wrinkle) areas and I feel it makes me look younger and refreshed. Love the way it gives my face a soft glow!” – Helen
Why people love it: “This cream is my new favorite for my eyelids, although I also often use it for under my eyes as well. My skin soaks it right up. Lasts a long time since a little goes a long way!” – Cecilia P. Phipps
Why people love it:“Nothing short of miraculous. I have noticed that not only does it clean my face of all makeup residue, it also helps prevent breakouts and helps clear breakouts when they do occur. I only recently started using it after my daughter suggested I try it. I noticed improvement after just one use, and my 40-something, adult acne-prone skin is doing so much better now. I only wish I could send some back in time to my preteen self!” — Amazon Customer
Why people love it: “I’m always a little skeptical when it comes to facial scrubs, because I have moderately sensitive skin that can sometimes be too oily, and sometimes too dry, and some masks do next to nothing for me except make my face smell nice. But this is fantastic stuff! It rubs right into your skin, and washes off beautifully, leaving skin so, so soft and clean! I used to be super lazy about regular skincare, but since trying this out, I look forward to the days when I treat myself to using it. :)” — Beth Poppet
Why people love it: “It smells divine and the consistency is thick and rich. It gives my body good exfoliation and leaves it neutral — not dry but not super oily.” — PattyT
Why people love it: “I’ve tried many expensive moisturizers, oils, and serums, and none compare to this product. I was initially worried that because it’s an oil, my face might break out (as it does with olive or coconut oil — yes, I’ve tried everything!), but it’s actually done the opposite. My skin’s never been so clear or soft. I have combination skin and thought it might leave the oilier spots too oily, but it’s effectively saturated the dry and oilier spots evenly — making my whole face soft and blemish free.” — Amy
Why people love it:“I love this cleanser. I have acne prone sensitive skin. This cleanser is strong enough to remove all traces of makeup but does not dry out my skin at all. In fact, it feels “balanced” and looks very healthy. I used to use Cetaphil for years, but due to the price increases where I live, I have been searching for something a bit more affordable but just as good. I will stick to the Simple cleansers. I think they are fantastic.” — Trini shopper
Why people love it:“Fantastic! I usually never use products like these more than three times, yet my bottle of this is almost empty. Not only is this the only face spray that doesn’t break me out, but it sets my makeup, cools me off, and makes me smell good with smooth skin.” — Customer Jazzi
Why people love it: “I LOVE it! I got it today and used it about 15 minutes after it was delivered:) it was super fun and my husband even wanted to try it! My face feels so smooth and with my giant pores and excess sebum, I was totally impressed. I’ll be buying this often!” — Amazon Customer
Why people love it:“What an absolutely awesome product! I have battled blackheads on my nose for as long as I can remember & that’s longer than I am going to admit. After the first use, I could really see a difference! I am so happy that I took the chance!” — Amazon Customer
If you’re like me and you’ve dyed your hair more times than you can count – you know a thing or two about damage. My hair has been every single color in the book – red, orange, brown, blonde, gray, blue, black – you name it, I’ve done it. But, now, I’ve hit a wall in hair growth. When you constantly dye and damage your hair – or use heat on it too often (didn’t we all go through the “only straight hair phase” with Laguna Beach?) it can be hard for it to recover. And, when you need to get it healthy again – hair stylists will insist you cut off all the dead ends. But, how do we grow our hair out to be long and luxurious like a Disney Princess? Products, of course.
There are tons of products on the market that say it will fix your damaged hair – but not all of them really do. I’ve spoken to dozens of hair stylists, beauty bloggers and friends throughout the years looking for a way to grow out my locks and here are the top products they recommend.
Castor oil is thick but, it’s great for helping grow out your hair – or even your eyelashes and eyebrows. Most people insist that sleeping with it on your roots and ends overnight is the best way to go – but because my hair is so thin, I only use it as a 20-minute mask before I shower. After you use it, only shampoo – if you condition, your hair will get greasy.
Ensuring you’re getting the right vitamins is important to your health. Some foods can give you the vitamins you need, but if you’re not eating right – you can take a supplemental vitamin to help your hair, skin, and nails. The gummy ones are great because – I’m a child and they taste good.
Whenever I brush or comb my hair after a shower, I’m shedding all over the floor and then my boyfriend screams at me that there’s hair everywhere. The thing is, I don’t want to lose any more hair than I already do – so, I grabbed this “wet brush” from Amazon that helps brush my hair when it’s wet without ripping my hair out.
Mane ‘n tail was one of those old wise tales that everyone used when we were kids to grow out hair out. But, I still use this shampoo regularly. I rotate it with a “replenishing” shampoo so that it doesn’t kill my hair completely – but, this actually works. Since using it, my hair is thicker and definitely has grown. Plus, the bottles are huge so it’ll last you a really long time.
Coconut oil is great for a lot of things, but I use it a ton for my hair and skin. For my hair, I do a 20-minute hair mask like I do with castor oil, or sometimes, I’ll use it as a conditioner. For your skin, it’s a great way to replace lotion to ensure maximum hydration.
I’ve used this product for years. Right after you shower, use a tiny bit (dime size) on your ends. It makes your hair soft and healthy, without having to weigh it down too much. It also has Keratin which helps grow your hair out, too.
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17. This clever coffee mug that lets the people around you know you’d rather be watching Netflix.
If you interrupt this binge-session, there will be consequences.
Actual Review: “The owner was on point. I needed these for an event in 2 days..and they delivered! Super responsive. Amazing! Amazing! AMAZING!” – jwtang15
Because the first snow of the year is truly magical—especially in Stars Hollow.
Actual Review: “This pin is so amazing! The glitter is beautiful in person and I love the copper writing and edging. It’s very sturdy and probably the best made pin I have ever purchased. It came very quickly from England all the way over to Canada, and won’t be my last purchase from this shop! I hope to add all the pins to my collection. Thank you!” – Julie
Actual Review: “If I made a dollar every time someone complimented this shirt, I’d be a millionaire. Loved this purchase and would buy it again as a gift.” – Lilian Bonaparte
Regardless of whether or not that bored cashier actually cares about what some lunatic stranger decides to buy on a random Tuesday, there’s something to be said about the millennial consumer’s everyday spending habits. We like to buy exactly what we want, exactly when we want it, and yes, we’re going to use plastic to pay for it. That’s just how we roll.
If I were a supermarket cashier, here’s what I’d ascertain about my twenty-something customers and their shopping lists:
Condoms, Batteries, and Cheetos…
You’re hoping to score tonight, but in the event that doesn’t work out, you made sure to pick up some AA’s for the Xbox controller and a delicious snack to help you beat a few dragons in Skyrim and forget what you’d rather be doing.
Cottage Cheese, a Family Size Pack of Steak, and Salmon Fillets…
You’re really hoping to impress your CrossFit coach this week with all your gains.
Tampons, Snickers, and a Coloring Book…
You need something to distract you from the unfairness of mother nature.
Coconut Water, Plain Crackers, and Cheap Sunglasses…
It’s been a very long night, and you somehow left your real sunglasses in whichever bar you managed to stumble into along the way. And no, you weren’t day drinking.
Stamps, Thank You Cards, and Red Bull…
You totally forgot to fill out thank you cards for all those graduation gifts you got six months ago even though you swore to your mother, grandmother, several aunts, and a few distant cousins that theirs must have gotten lost in the mail. You’ll be staying up all night in an effort to rectify your mistake and try to make it seem like the US Postal Service really is just that slow.
Frozen Quinoa Veggie Burgers, Organic Kefir, and 12 Cans of Lentil Soup…
You’ve recently decided that becoming a vegetarian is a solid health choice, but you have absolutely no interest in putting in any effort to make your own meals.
Glow Sticks, Solo Cups, and a 30-Pack of Bud Light…
There’s definitely a party on the beach in your immediate future, and you’ll be back at least four times later in the day to pick up all the styrofoam containers you forgot. And possibly a hula hoop (if you can find one).
What’s your strangest grocery combination? Tell us in the comments below!
