(Updated 8.17.2020)
I think we can all agree that 2020 has been full of…distractions. But no matter what’s going on in the wider world, there’s still plenty of time to get things done and knock out some of your goals. Ride your bike more often. Drink more water. Organize the kitchen. There’s even something to help you finally perfect a smoky eye! Just promise me your resolution isn’t to shop less, because you might find it hard to resist this list of products!
Take Deeper, More Relaxing Baths With This Overflow Drain Cover
If you’ve promised yourself to reduce your stress level, here’s one inexpensive gadget that can help. This nifty plastic cover suctions over the overflow drain in your bathtub, letting you fill it to the brim with water, significantly improving your bath.
Dry Pimples Faster With This Bestselling Mario Bedescu Acne Drying Lotion
Clearer skin can be yours with this bestselling acne product. Dab a drop of Mario Bedescu Acne Drying Lotion onto a pimple overnight, and it will dry up and heal faster.
Make Dinner Faster and Neater With This Breader Bowl
If you like to prepare breaded chicken or other dishes, this breader bowl is a wonderful time- and mess-saver! Place breading and seasonings in the bowl. Add the meat or vegetables, shake to coat, then lift the items out neatly on the slotted insert. Dishwasher safe!
Find Extra Storage Space With This Over-the-Cabinet-Door Organizer
No installation required! Slip this metal organization rack over a cabinet door to provide instant storage space. Works great for cutting boards, baking sheets, or plastic wrap and aluminum foil containers.
Make Your Ride Shine Again With This Car Scratch Remover
Treat your car to this miracle scratch remover. Use the included buffing pad to apply the formula and buff to a smooth shine. Check out the Amazon user reviews for dozens of impressive before and after photos!
Stalk and Chop More Easily With This Cauliflower Prep Tool
Trying to eat healthier? You’ll reach for cauliflower more often if you have this handy cauliflower gadget, designed to strip the florets from the stalk more efficiently and safely than a knife.
Keep It Tight With This Dumbbell Starter Set
Gym memberships spike in January, when people take their resolutions for better health straight to the weight machines. But you can also get into better shape at home, thanks to this dumbbell starter set by Amazon Basics.
This Egg Cooker Shaped Like an Egg (So Meta!)
I love the look of this egg cooker by Cuisinart. Not only does it perfectly cook hardboiled eggs, poached eggs, or omelettes, but it also looks like a metallic pod from the future.
This Egg Slicer Makes Hardboiled Eggs Look Delicious
If you get the egg-shaped egg cooker, don’t forget to pick up this handy gadget to go with it! This egg slicer includes multiple slicer plates so you can select how you want the egg to look. Also works brilliantly on mushrooms and strawberries!
You Won’t Shed A Tear With These NoCry Safety Goggles
Proper eye protection is the first step toward knocking out those home improvement projects. These professional safety goggles are a great starting point! They’re designed with anti-fog, anti-scratch coating and provide panoramic views so you can see everything in front of you. This ergonomic design also seals against your face so nothing toxic can touch your money maker. Keep your eyes (safely) on the prize!
Corral Those Messy Cords With This Extension Cord Winder
Make life a little easier with this extension cord winder, which mounts indoors or outdoors and stores up to 150 feet of cord. One five-star reviewer says, “easy to use and well made for the price range.”
Stretch Your Hands With These Daisy-Shaped Bands
If you’re trying to increase hand strength or flexibility, a few minutes a day of stretching makes a big difference. These daisy-shaped bands are both cute and functional.
Relieve Stress, Headaches, and Migraines With This Headache Hat
Promising soothing compression, this headache hat is designed to relieve tension and pain, and help you relax. Includes two ice packs (use one and keep the spare ready in the freezer).
Keep an Eye on Temperature and Humidity With This Indoor Thermometer
Monitor the comfort and health of your home at a glance with this indoor digital thermometer/hygrometer. With a backlight and touchscreen, it provides instant information on both temperature and humidity level. Powered by one AAA battery (included).
Have Your Cake And Eat It Too With ProDough Protein Cake
I just discovered the best muscle-gains hack! Okay, so, if you’re like me, then you have every intention of working out regularly, but the whole “eating protein-packed food” thing kind of bums you out. I don’t have time to get creative with my post-workout protein shakes, but now I don’t have to! Introducing, ProDough’s microwaveable protein cake – yeah, you heard that right. Eating 28g of protein is now, quite literally, a piece of cake. It only takes two minutes and it’s way easier to clean than a blender. Plus, it’s gluten-free with no added sugars. Healthy has never tasted so good!
Wear a Secret Message on This Inspirational Bracelet
Affordable and gender-neutral, these slim cuff bracelets are a low-key accessory that will hardly attract any attention. That’s because the best part is concealed against your wrist, where you can hide a secret message that speaks to your heart. There are over 50 (50!) messages to choose from, including, “Your anxiety is lying to you,” “One day at a time,” and “Keep going — you got this.”
This Hori Hori Knife Helps Measure Planting Depths
If you are a pro gardener, then you need this hori hori knife. It’s ideal for cutting, digging, sawing, planting, probing, transplanting, and slicing–aka everything you could need. It even has measuring marks so you can measure planting depths.
Reduce Waste and Shop Smarter With These Insulated Grocery Bags
As a professional mother and seasoned shopper, I can tell you that most of the reusable bags for sale at the grocery store check stand are not built to last, let alone to get your groceries home in excellent condition. Instead, consider this set of two insulated bags tricked out with dual zippers, reinforced handles, and a thick thermal lining.
Store More in the Drawer With This Utensil Organizer
Make the most of every inch of kitchen storage space with this cleverly designed utensil organizer. The secret is the stacked, angled compartments that let you put in a LOT more utensils compared to a regular, flat tray.
Neaten Up Their Rooms With This Laundry Nook
Perfect for kids’ bedrooms, dorms, or bathrooms, the laundry nook hangs onto a door with included stainless steel hooks. The big hope is that kids may be more likely to stuff dirty clothes into the inviting hole than leave them balled up on the floor, but your results may vary.
Rachel Ray’s Lazy Tools Make Cooking a Little Bit Easier
Celebrity chef Rachel Ray has applied her no-nonsense style to this set of three silicone cooking utensils. Heat-resistant and dishwasher safe, they also feature a perfectly positioned notch so they can rest safely on the edge of a pan.
Words of Wisdom from a Retired Navy Admiral Who Orders Us All to Make Your Bed
If you get up in the morning and immediately make your bed, you’ve started your day with one task completed. Thus begins the advice written by Admiral William H. McRaven (U.S. Navy Retired) in his bestselling book Make Your Bed. It’s full of practical advice to make every day and every life better, and makes a great gift for graduates or anyone embarking on change.
This Makeup Brush Cleaner Straps Onto Your Hand for Maximum Control
If you’re still washing your makeup brushes with just your fingertips (or–gasp–not washing them at all), you need this brush cleaning gadget immediately. The flexible silicone scrubber straps around your hand, or suctions onto a bathroom counter or sink, to form a sturdy surface for vigorous scrubbing. Get those brushes clean!
Plan Meals and Make Shopping Lists at the Same Time With This Meal Prep Notepad
Save money on take-out, eat healthier, and get more organized. This meal prep notepad helps you do all three! The 50-sheet pad is magnetic so you can stow it on the fridge, and the shopping list tears off for easy use at the store.
Drink a LOT More Water With This 1-Gallon Motivational Bottle
My friend Sharon is a fitness teacher and serious athlete, but I still like to tease her about the one-gallon milk carton of water she lugs everywhere. I think I’ll gift her this motivational water bottle, which is printed with peppy phrases like, “You’ve got it!” and “No excuses.”
Fix Torn Fingernails With This Nail Glue
I have thin and fragile nails that tear easily. If I catch a tear early, I put a drop of this nail glue on the spot, let it dry, then file smooth. It really works!
Make Your Own Healthy Bars With This Snack Bar Press
I’ve dabbled with energy balls and homemade granola, but I’m ready to kick it to the next level with this snack bar press. It includes recipes and has space to make six bars at a time. Dishwasher safe.
Catch Drips Before They’re a Problem With These Nonstick Oven Liners
Dripping pizzas or bubbling pies no longer have to cause a burnt, smoking mess on the bottom of the oven! Line the oven floor with a nonstick liner that catches spills, then removes easily and rinses clean to be used again.
This Phone Mount Clamps Onto Bike Handlebars
Clamp your phone on your handlebar and go! This universal phone mount is designed to fit just about any phone and any size handlebars on bicycles or motorcycles. It’s earned thousands of five-star ratings for being “secure” and “well designed.”
This Pink Himalayan Sea Salt Inhaler Lets You Pretend to Be a Victorian Lady Crying Out for Her Smelling Salts
Maybe those heroines in old romance novels really knew what they were doing, because smelling salts are back in vogue! The 2020 version is a pink Himalayan sea salt inhaler scented with peppermint, eucalyptus, or lavender essential oil. Enjoy a sniff to relieve congestion and sharpen focus.
Enjoy These Plant-Based, Compostable Straws Guilt-Free
You’re cutting back on plastic straws, but paper straws are useless and stainless steel straws are impractical. What’s an eco-conscious millennial to do? Pick up a box of these plant-based, compostable bendy straws that give you all the convenience of plastic straws without the save-the-sea-turtles guilt.
Keep Track of Baby’s Inputs and Outputs With This Pocket Nanny
When my first baby was born, we kept careful track of her feedings and diapers on a scratch pad on the changing table. I wish I’d had this Pocket Nanny instead! With a push of a button, you can record each data point for easy referral (and it’s simple enough for all caregivers to use).
Remove Laundry Stains Naturally With This Puracy Stain Remover
Formulated with natural ingredients, Puracy stain remover eliminates blood, grass, oil, food, pet, and other stains from laundry. It’s earned thousands of five-star ratings, with customers calling it, “unbelievable” and “like magic.”
Now EVERYONE Can Charge Their Phones at Once With This 5-Port Rapid Car Charger
Got kids (or a carpool)? Solve squabbles with this rapid car charger with five ports. It comes in seven bright colors and has a five-foot cable.
These Scouring Pads Are Made From Walnut Shells
Natural, nontoxic, and highly effective, these scouring pads are made from crushed walnut shells. The shells are naturally abrasive, providing a non-scratch scrubbing surface that gets the job done.
Fruits and Veggies Last Longer With These Silicone Food Savers
When you have half an apple, tomato, banana, or other produce, it can be tough to know what to do. These silicone food savers are the answer! Stretch one over the cut part of the food to provide a safe and waste-free barrier that helps the food stay fresh.
Create a Dramatic Look With This Smoky Eye Makeup Set
Only four steps stand between you and the smoky eye of your dreams! It’s easy to master with this smoky eye set, which includes eye liner, mascara, and two shades of shadow. Find lots of user tips in the reviews!
Make the Sink a Little Nicer With This Spiral Sink Organizer
You probably have a dozen areas in your home that need attention, which can be overwhelming. Take a breath and make just one spot–your kitchen sink–a little nicer with this spiral organizer. It suctions in place and neatly holds a brush or sponge right where you need it.
Add Hotel Elegance to Your Bathroom With This Towel Rack
This metal wall mounted towel rack is not only practical (it holds up to 5 towels), it also adds a touch of hotel-like elegance to your bathroom. The small shelf on top is perfect for washcloths or toiletries.
Never Run Out of Hairbands Again With This Pack of 60 Velvet Hair Scrunchies
Scrunchies are back in a big way, so go ahead and order this mega-pack of 60 velvet scrunchies. They come in a range of colors and have earned thousands of 4- and 5-star ratings from Amazon customers.