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I bought this vacuum on a whim and I'm glad I did. I have two kids, a dog, and a bird — so my house gets messy fast. Before I got this, I was vacuuming several times a day. Now, I can just sit back and let it do the work for me so I can relax a little bit. I don't have to vacuum every single day anymore. I also love that I can set it to clean certain parts of my home like my dining area after we have dinner so it can be set to just clean up small areas instead of the whole house. The app is easy to use, too. 

Get it from Amazon for $349.98+ (available in three versions).

Promising review: "This stuff is incredible. There's no smell, it's a super easy application, and it gives instant results. You could see the dirt dripping down the chandelier...gross. I will definitely be buying this again. I recommend putting plastic underneath with a sheet or paper towels on top to absorb the drip. I’ve attached a before and after one application photos (seen above)." —kmw

Promising reviews: "Life changing!! This stuff is AMAZING!!! It cleaned my shower so well and the buildup stayed gone for over a week (forgot to do it at the one-week mark)." —ashley

"This is one of the few products I've tried that lives up to its hype. I followed the instructions — sprayed it on the shower; left it alone for 24 hours; and then rinsed it off. It left no dirt and no water spots. Saves lots of time." —Vicki Gross

Get it from Amazon for $19.98+ (available in two sizes and two scents). 

Promising review: "I use these a few times a week. Set them in at night in order to save time in the morning. When getting ready, I take them out, brush my hair, and add hair spray. They are great to prevent heat damage and save time. I highly recommend. Sleeping with curlers may feel odd the first time but it’s comfortable once you're accustomed." —John-John Leal

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in 20, 30, and 40 count and in various colors).

Each set comes with a curling rod and two hair scrunchies.

Promising review: "I love this thing and use it often! I wasn’t sure how much I would like it, but it is easy to get the hang of and leaves a nice curl in my hair when I sleep with it overnight. They silky texture makes it comfortable to sleep with too. —Jenny Matthes

Get it from Amazon for $15.98+ (available in 12 colors/styles). 

If you already have curls/coils and want a heat-free styler, check out these foam curling rods ($15.99 on Amazon) that reviewers with everything from 3a–4c hair love.

Promising review: "I ordered these on a whim, after cleaning my self-cleaning oven and seeing how some things just won't come off the interior enamel. They fit perfectly, have no discernible odor, and wash easily. I recently had the ultimate test....baked beans that boiled over. After the oven cooled, I pulled the liner out, stuck it in the sink, and all of the dried stuff came off without scrubbing!" —Kindle Customer

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $16.99.

Promising review: "One day I will be the happy owner of a flat surface oven/stove top! But until then, these are the best at keeping your stovetop free from food and grease spills and caked-on messes. They're cheap, so clean up is a breeze. When it's dirty, just remove it, throw it away, and replace it with a new one. It makes cleaning the stove top so easy!" —Melanin Monroe

Get a pack of 50 from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in versions for gas and electric stoves and in a 100-pack).

Promising review: "This brings omelets to my weekday breakfast. I've been trying to eat a low-carb diet, and the idea of eggs for breakfast appeals to me. But, I am *so* NOT a morning person; and getting up early to stir a low-n-slow scramble just does not work for me. I've tried microwaving eggs in custard cups but they always turned out either soupy and underdone or firm but dry and rubbery. But this makes them Just Right, every time, in two minutes flat. That's less time than it takes me to brew my coffee. Two or three eggs, some herbs, a few chopped veggies, and perhaps a sprinkle of cheese makes for a quick, easy, and tasty breakfast." —Vanilla Chameleon

It'll cook eggs, veggies, meats, and toast up English muffins, biscuits, and even small bagels. It comes with a recipe book and it's dishwasher safe!

Promising review: "The best small appliance I have ever bought! My husband buys the microwaveable egg sandwiches that are frozen and they are pretty expensive, especially when you buy enough for the month. He just grabs one and goes to work. So not only did this little gadget work as well as it said, it will save us money in the long run. The food is better since it's fresher, and I just couldn't believe it took five minutes. The sandwich was done and without all that messy frying and smelling up the house. Now, this is so easy. I want to buy one for my kids, the one at college and the newlywed. Also, the one here on Amazon was cheaper than the one I saw at the store and I had it in two days." —Mistie Morgan

Get it from Amazon for $36.53+ (available in five colors and a four-pack).

BuzzFeed editor Kayla Boyd swears by this mascara and said: 

"As someone who isn't a big fan of false lashes (the glue irritates my eyes and I'm terrible at applying them) this budget-friendly holy grail does the trick for both lengthening and volumizing my lashes. It uses a conic shape fiber brush to help the mascara apply evenly without getting too clumpy. Plus, it's cruelty-free!" 

Peep more deets in her full Essence Lash Princess mascara review.

Promising review: "I saw a recommendation on TikTok and thought for $5, why not?! I love this mascara! I have used other high end brands of mascara and this honestly gave me more volume and length! I recommended it to two other family members and they love it too!" —Hannah

Get it from Amazon for $3.49+ (also available in three shades and a three-pack).

You can choose the thickness of your wing and this tool comes with two stamp pens — one for each eye.

Promising review: "I have always struggled with making symmetrical cat eyes and these stamps are a total game changer! Honestly, they save me so much time and don’t require me to go back with a Q-tip and makeup remover to smooth them out. The size and shape of the wing is perfect! It goes on easily and stays put all day, then comes off just as easily with some micellar water and a cotton pad. Highly recommend!" —Natalie O

Get a set of two from Amazon for $15.99 (available in three sizes and a combo pack).

Promising review: "This is an excellent, easy way to make pasta, taking just 12 minutes in the microwave for a serving. It's true that 12 minutes seems longer on microwave time than it does when you're busy making the pasta the traditional way, but in reality, the time is cut in at least half when you take into account waiting for the water to boil. It's important to follow the instructions though and not use the lid in the microwave. Doing so won't hurt the product; it's simply that the container and lid will be just a bit too hot to handle when draining the pasta after you remove it. I found this out the hard way when I dropped my serving while trying to drain :). The cold lid, however, lets you pick up the container and it drains extremely well, pour into a bowl and it's perfect-cooked pasta every time. The measuring holes also keep me from eating too much, or wasting it. A serving is perfect, and lets me know exactly how much I'm eating." —Paul W.

Promising review: "This is very easy to use. No pressure in having to write every day since you put in the days on each entry. It's a great way to start a gratitude habit!" —Joann L.

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in paperback, hardcover, and a spiral-bound version).

Kitsch is an LA-based woman-owned small business established in 2010 that specializes in hair accessories. 

Promising review: "I often wash my hair in the evening, and put it into a messy bun with a hair tie. My hair is medium length and pretty thick, so my hair is sometimes still wet in the morning. This towel drying scrunchi is a game changer! Not only is my hair dry in the morning, but I have loose waves and lots of body in my hair. It is then easy to take a curling iron or wand to “tame” my hair. This saves a lot of time in the mornings, and is pretty comfortable to wear while sleeping." —Ben S

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in two colors/designs).

The nongreasy formula is made with a blend of butane, petrolatum, mineral oil, ceresin, lanolin alcohol, panthenol, glycerin, bisabolol.

Promising review: "I would give 10 stars to this if I could. As I've gotten older, every winter, my back will itch constantly. This year has been particularly bad. My mom received a sample of this and gave it to me. I didn't hold out a lot of hope that it would provide any kind of lasting relief, but I tried it. From the first spray, the itching subsided quickly, and I only use it every other day now. As soon as I step out of the shower and dry off, I step back in and give my back a quick, light spray, and that's all it takes. How easy is that? I use so little that the shower floor doesn't get slick or coated. And a little amount is all it takes! It does leave a light coating on your skin, but it is so thin, that it won't stain your clothing. I am now itch-free 99% of the time, and I hope they never stop making this product!" —Anonymous

Get it from Amazon for $12.78+ (available in two sizes and a two-pack).

Psst — a lot of reviewers with chronic constipation and other gastrointestinal issues that get them ~backed up~ swear by this!

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

Promising review: "This thing provided relief INSTANTLY! I have to take pain meds for severe back problems, which means I get blocked easily...even if I am on a liquid diet. The dreaded 24-hour prep process for colonoscopies takes 48 hours and twice the prep for me and there may still be stuff left over because my body hates pooping these days. It normally takes an hour or more before I just have to give up and use a suppository or enema. I take massive amounts of chewable gummy fiber, eat enough vegetables for my entire family, and drink water as if I were an ocean creature...at least 8–10 glasses a day (usually more...much more). If I drink coffee, I have to pee but that's about it. And I pee a lot with all that water. This stool is the FIRST thing that made this process easier. It arrived in its own box. I thought...it must be special. I unwrapped its plastic and placed it in its new glorious position. Then I decided, 'What the heck, let's give it a go!' AND I DID! No struggling. No squirming. No straining. No squeezing. No grimacing. No difficulty. Just GO! THANK YOU, GOD!" —NoneYa

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two sizes, two colors, and a two-pack).

Promising review: "This has been a time saver for me on wintery mornings getting ready to head out to work. Sure, it takes a few minutes to get it on the window before it snows but those few minutes save me 10 - 30 minutes in the morning removing snow. When I purchased this I was a little skeptical but once I used it in a storm that dumped over a foot I was not a skeptic anymore! While my significant other was still struggling with a snow brush and scraper on his car, I was finished and back in the house warming up. Worth the money! Buy this." —Samantha

Get it from Amazon for $21.95 (also available for rear window).

Promising review: "I really like this for my kid's Duplo Lego bricks but I think it could be used for a lot more than that. I want to get one for my kids train track. The fabric part is really large and would fit the track on it. I found the cleanup is extremely easy; all you do is lift up the fabric and it all goes in the bin. An added bonus, my 2-year-old can dump over the bin and it stays on the fabric part. I also would like to add that I like the fabric on the outside of the bin; it looks durable and good quality." —KFundy

Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in four colors/styles).

Promising review: "This works exactly as it’s supposed to. Instead of having to comb through my son’s carpet for each Lego piece, a quick vacuum gets it done quickly and separates out the dirt and dog hair. Looooove it!" —Beth

Promising review: "=I think this is the best item I ever bought from Amazon! These work! I have white porcelain floors (not my choice) so anything that falls (esp. hair) shows. This saves me so much time and hassle. I used to go get the vacuum or broom. Now all I do is pick it up with my mop slippers. I will definitely buy a few more. P.S. I washed them in the washing machine and they look and work the same." —Dedicated Online Shopper

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in four sizes and 16 colors/designs). 

BTW: It has a motion sensors to pause cleaning when it detects you cat. Plus,  removable waste tray and a washable liner for easy cleaning. You can control it with an app that allows you to schedule cleaning cycles. waste disposal, and track litter usage.

Promising review: "I absolutely love this thing and so does my cat. I've had this thing for a while and it's been working solid since. This makes life so much easier and convenient not having to bend over and scoop litter. Also my car tracks WAY less litter out of this than a normal litter box. It's actually not as big as I thought it would be (it's honestly the ideal size compared to the other types of automatic litter boxes I've had), and it fits perfectly in my second bathroom since I have the clearance. All you have to do is just change the bags as needed (I do once a week since she's a small cat and I do it the night before trash day) and give it a quick wipe down on the inside maybe once a month as needed. It's also pretty quiet, and works like it's in the background keeping everything clean consistently. I know my cat appreciates the clean litter every time she uses this. You can also change the interior light to whatever color you want, which is a nice touch. You also can manually activate it to clean itself, or dump the litter fully to change out the litter, either with the buttons on the box or through the app." —James

Promising reviews: "No mess. Easy to use. Keeps the toilet clean. I use it on the guest toilet that we use less and it keeps everything clean longer so I don’t have to scrub." —Stephanie

Get a pack of six from Amazon for $3.97+ (available in three scents).

Promising review: "This works so well that I no longer need to scrub the toilet every day, saving me both time and effort. I also love the fresh scent — it does a great job of eliminating strong toilet odors and leaves the bathroom smelling clean. Highly recommended!" —ANNE MARIE ALOJIPAN

Get a pack of four from Amazon for $13.28 (also available in a two-pack).

The duster comes with five microfiber sleeves so you can take care of all your windows at once before giving the sleeves a good wash.

Promising review: "A super time saver. It legitimately used to take us hours to clean all the blinds. We can now do all the faux-wood Venetian blinds in the house in about one hour. It's really nice that it comes with some spare cloths for it, and it's cheap enough to buy a whole additional set so we can make more than one kid do this chore at the same time." —R.D.

Promising review: "I'm a TV wardrobe stylist, and I do a lot of steaming. This is hands down the best steamer I've ever used. It doesn't spit water out, warms up very quickly, and will steam several garments before it needs a refill. I love that it has a button and a lock to keep it on (my last one just turned on... no button to pause the steam). The brush attachment is awesome, and pulls the fabric as you steam, which pulls the wrinkles out more quickly." —Monkaloo

Get it from Amazon for $26.90+ (available in two colors).

Promising review: "Delicious drinks faster than you can get them at a bar! This is my best purchase of 2020. I just wish I’d bought it sooner. Drinks are delicious and super easy to make. It is truly like having a high end bartender right at home." —jb

Get it from Amazon for $299+ (available in three models).

Don't forget to add some cocktail capsules to your cart!

BTW: You can leave them for a few hours or overnight for more set-in stains.

Promising reviews: "I was surprised that this product works so well and is so easy to use. It saves a lot of time when cleaning up a small area rather than having to drag out the rug cleaner machine. Great product. I sent it to my daughter too who has two dogs and she loves it too." —Bevie

Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $27.49 (also available in a 40-pack). 

Reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.

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