35 Gratitude

Jan 30, 2024

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When your plants are alive, your hair is hydrated, your luggage is under the weight limit, and your home is clean, you'll be oh-so-glad you read this list.

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Promising review: "I've gone through a few of these, and it always seems like they're missing some piece of information on at least some of the items that they have on these magnetic things. Finally, this one has everything I need. All the info I need to cook correctly is right there. The food item, the amount or weight, frozen or unfrozen, quick release or natural release, and everything else I need. It also includes food items I don't always find everywhere else which I enjoy as well. Definitely a good purchase and worth the money." —Kindle Customer

Get a set of two from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two colors).

Each of these spikes can be used for up to 60 days!

Promising reviews: "These are extremely easy to use. I have a money tree that has been growing perfect for two years, then it got sun damaged. I put three of these bad boys in and boom, it’s growing lovely again! Worth every penny." —Kate

"Brought my plants back to life they are doing great and new shoots are emerging. Totally worth my money." —Jose Castano

Get 48 spikes from Amazon for $3.62.

Promising review: "These are fantastic! We have a raised-bed vegetable garden and our plants were forever dying. I mixed these in with the soil this year and our plants are flourishing! I was even able to see how much the crystal expand when I was taking out some of the soil to add new plants. I'm excited to see how long they hold up. But, so far, we've been using them for over a month and we are beyond pleased." —Amazon Customer

Get a bag from Amazon for $11.99.

Promising reviews: "I have continuously been hearing about this product and decided to finally try. I am a religious user of Olaplex and spend lots of money on it because I have thick hair that’s down my back. I ordered this, and used it once and it’s literally SOO GOOD. It’s the same thing as Olaplex for a fraction of the price! It left my hair feeling softer and less frizzy and it even felt stronger! Give this a shot, it DOES NOT disappoint. Just make sure you follow the directions and use it on damp hair not soaking wet hair so you can see the full results." —natasha

"I have 4c hair and was looking for a protein treatment. I had recently used a product in my hair that had so much alcohol in it; that wreaked havoc on my hair, leaving it pretty damaged. I was very skeptical about this product because I have never seen anyone with my hair type use it. Boy was I wrong to doubt this product, it left my hair looking and feeling beautiful. I highly recommend it to anyone natural or with curly hair." —Therese-Claire

Get it from Amazon for $7.14.

Check out BuzzFeed's full Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment review to learn more.

You can use these clear guards on glass, metal, or wood furniture edges.

Promising review: "Very easy to install (can you even call it an installation if it takes less than a minute to do?), nice design, works wonders! Our little one is very curious and immediately tried to pull these off, but so far (months later) hasn't been able to get them even partially off. And they've saved her head a few times. Just yesterday she fell while toddling around and hit her head directly on a corner of some furniture. SO glad we had these on there! She got back up and didn't even react to the collision — she was totally fine! Definitely worth the money, would buy again." —Michelle

Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $9.98.

Promising review: "I don’t know who invented these brackets but this person is a genius. So simple but it works magic. It made my dream come true. I’m renting an apartment and I didn’t want to make holes, it is especially hard to adjust the regular brackets but these are so easy to use. Definitely worth it to have it." —Amazon Customer

Get a set of two from Amazon for $15.95 (also available in brown).

Promising review: "Lifesaver! I recently moved from the apartment I'd been in for five years. It had faced some wear and tear. I like art so there were many holes in the walls. I was not looking forward to the daunting process of wall repair. Then I found this amazing little guy. It is so easy to use that I found myself searching for more holes to patch (it was oddly kind of fun too). Simply squeeze a little of the white primer onto the hole, flip it to the flat side, and smooth it out. I actually didn't use the sandpaper much at all. Only used it a couple of times to sand down two particularly ragged holes. I was able to fill all the holes in my apartment and still have plenty left, and it helped me get my security deposit back. Well worth every penny." —Julie

Get it from Amazon for $6.97.

Promising review: "Took this for a 10-day trip overseas with lots of flights. Weighed the luggage as things were added to it/purchased, and when we weighed in at the airport it was perfectly accurate. Very important when the airline will charge $70 more dollars for a suitcase that is too heavy or make you open the whole thing up and take stuff out in order to fly with it. Saved so much hassle." —B. M. O'Connor

Get it from Amazon for $10.99 (available in six colors).

Promising review: "Best $9 ever spent for safety. Absolutely perfect. I have the Munchkin ducky bath mat for my daughter, and now that she's 2 she flops around in the tub like a fish! I'm literally just waiting every time I bathe her for her to smash her head on the faucet. This thing fit absolutely perfect. I'm not really sure why people said it is easy to take off — I can barely get it off or put it on for that matter. Had to push and slide with all my might to get it fully onto the faucet, which is a good thing because now I know she can't just rip it off!! The water runs normal; it doesn't spray everywhere. I was worried about it blocking the opening, and it's absolutely perfect to lift up the shower thing. I think this is definitely worth it; it's one of the cheapest on the market. I have normal faucet that comes in like 90% of tubs, LOL...so if you have a fancy one that might be wide, this doesn't work." —Kayla Boscia

Get it from Amazon for $13.46.

Promising review: "It’s pint-size but great for jobs around the home. The handle is really comfortable and there is a magnetic place in the head to put a nail, so no more smashed fingers as you are trying to hold the nail." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in two colors).

It comes with two stands/caps and six adapters to fit any size bottle. Just make sure it's a bottle that can actually be squeezed, since it won't work with totally solid bottles.

Promising review: "Life-altering. I will never fight with a pump bottle again. As soon as it gets difficult to pump anything out of any bottle, I will waste no time in 'flipping it.' I'm so glad someone created this. Upside-down bottles are such a small annoyance in life, but this simple solution really means a lot. 100% worth the price." —Amazon Customer

Get a pack of two stands and six adapters from Amazon for $16.

Former BuzzFeed Shopping editor AnaMaria Glavan swears by this thing. She says, "The glove is super comfortable and using it couldn’t be more foolproof: Just put it on and run your hands through your pet’s fur. That’s it! The silicone grooves pick up so much fur with ease. Like, my dog looks close to hairless. HOW is he shedding so much!?!? After a few runs, I found that I would have to remove fur from the glove before continuing (you can pick up the fur with your other hand or run the glove under some water — either works), but it’s no biggie. The silicone actually makes it really easy to keep this clean. We got Rockie when he was 5, and he’d been riddled with skin issues and allergies, so I was pretty nervous to use anything that could potentially aggravate his conditions. However! Not only does this *not* bother his skin, but he…loves this. A lot. He starts snoring after exactly two run-throughs on his back. Also, his coat looks SO shiny after each use! TL;DR: This is one of those inexpensive add-ons that any pet owner should have on hand."

Promising review: "The cats are in heaven!!! We have four cats and bought this to try to cut down on shedding and hairballs. After having it for just a week, we never want to be without it. Even our antisocial cat comes up and begs for a pet when the glove comes out. The only thing that is not perfect on this glove is that I have smaller hands, and the glove is a little big, so my pinky doesn't stay where it should. But hey, if that's the only downside, we aren't going to complain. Long story short, if you love your pets, you will buy this glove as soon as possible." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $7.99.

It's dishwasher safe!

BuzzFeed Shopping editor Maitland Quitmeyer swears by hers. She says: "I love bubbles — champs, cava, prosecco, sparkling rose — they just know how to bring the party! But no one likes when sparkling wine goes flat, or you feel like you can't just have one or two glasses without ruining the whole bottle. So I went on Amazon and found the best champagne stopper I could find and immediately hit 'add to cart.' What a great purchase! This little bb is so easy to use — just pop it on top of the bottle, push the metal sides in so it clamps on, then push the top button several times to vacuum seal and preserve the bubs. Then when you next want a glass, spritz, or mimosa, you'll hear that same *POP* you heard when first taking out the cork — and the effervescence you so crave will be fully intact. Plus, you can confidently store your leftover bottle on its side in your fridge; I've had zero leakage problems with this thus far!" Check out her full review here (#1).

Get it from Amazon for $12.97.

Promising review: "Why did I wait so long? I've been struggling with door stoppers and/or rolled-up rugs to keep the cold air out. Finally got tired of how unattractive it was to have a rolled blanket in front of the door, but none of the regular door stoppers worked very well and got all bunched up. After researching ways to keep the cold air from coming in under the door, I came upon this under-door seal. Decided to try it and so happy. It was so easy, and it looks so nice. You can't really tell it's there, and so far it's stopped cold air. Just got it today but from what I can tell it looks like it will stay put for awhile, and if not they included some extra tacks that could be used, but the glued strip seems pretty strong. I highly recommend it, and the price is so reasonable." —Nancy H.

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in four colors).

It's from a Michigan-based Etsy shop! Psst...avoid using fabric softener when washing this bb so it won't lose its static cling.

Promising review: "Great washable duster replacement tops. They vacuum off and wash up easily, and they grab dust and cobwebs every bit as well as the disposable ones I was using. Considering it means putting a bit less into landfills and also saving money in the long run, I only wish I had bought these years ago, sincerely. Thanks!" —otherlings

Get it from TS Designs on Etsy for $4.49 (available in 10 colors).

Promising review: "Best thing I have ever bought for my kitchen. Say goodbye to the heinous noise of slamming cabinets. My mother is notorious for just letting go of the cabinets and letting them slam shut, so before she came to visit I installed these and I couldn't have been happier. They keep the noise to a minimum and likely help to improve the longevity of the cabinet doors by reducing the impact. They are easy to install (although time consuming for all the cabinets in the kitchen) and mine have not fallen off after five months of use. When installing, I pressed them onto the cabinet hard for a 30 count before letting go. I think this is required to make them long-lasting. My father installed these at his home after he visited and his fell off because he just placed them on the cabinets like a sticker. After installing a second with the same method I used, he has not had any fall off." —Dave Carlson

Get it from Amazon for $6.99.

Promising review: "Whenever someone I know has a sunburn, I become that super annoying product-pusher friend. I tell everyone about the sun soother! Really, Burt’s Bees should pay me. It rubs into the skin like lotion so you don’t feel greasy and you can immediately put on clothes after application. A little goes a long way! It smells good without being overpowering (and I’m picky about scents!). Most importantly, it works! I’ve had everything from slight burn to looks-like-a-lobster-feels-like-fire and this sun soother has eliminated the pain/itch and drastically reduced the eventual peel. Even if it does peel later on, it’s minimal compared to what it would be and look like if I had not used this sun soother. I don’t burn easily and love this product; my husband is as fair as they come and it’s his favorite sunburn solution as well. Highly recommend!" —Jessie P.

Get it from Amazon for $11.40 (or $10.83 with the Subscribe & Save option).

Check it out on TikTok!

Promising review: "You NEED this. This product is AMAZING. When I run errands, I hate bringing both a water bottle and coffee tumbler. This product solves that issue. I ran it through my dishwasher to clean it, and the plastic didn’t morph at all. 10/10 recommend!" —Megan Huffman

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

My mom always had these on hand for me when I was a kid, and after having congestion-related ear pain during the descent on my last flight, I'm going back to traveling with 'em!

Promising review: "Never fly without these! Before I found these, I endured excruciating pain in my ears upon descent and landing. Felt like a hot poker being driven into each ear. My ears would also be plugged up, and it would often take two to three days for them to resume their normal state of being. I insert them about an hour before landing, as the plane is making its slow descent. I'm comfortable, and the most discomfort I experience is a slight adjustment of pressure feeling in my sinus. NO PAIN. NO TEARS." —K. Tombrella

Get a pack with three pairs from Amazon for $18.49 (or $16.64 with the Subscribe & Save option) and get the version for kids and smaller ears here.

Get them from our Goodful shop for $13.

Promising review: "These are amazing! Especially for kids. I have carried them by the top as well as flipped them upside down etc. and it does not pop off! I was skeptical but surprised at how well they stay on!" —Britt25

Get a set of six from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in five colors and also in packs of 12).

Promising review: "Before I knew a thing like this existed, I spent the time it took to wash my squirming kiddo's hands one at a time wondering how long it was going to take for his arms to grow enough to reach the faucet. I'm so glad I have this thing now! The setup is just taking it out of the box and stretching the rubber part around the faucet; took two seconds plus some time to adjust to the best angle. Now I can wash my 15-month-old's hands at the same time, and the whole process is much faster and easier. He liked it right away too! A bit too much honestly. The worst part about this product is my toddler grabbing it and trying to use it as a water launcher, but that has been easy enough to avoid. The little rubber part pivots a bit so there is flexibility in how you wrap it around your faucet and what angle the water comes out of the chute, but it doesn't pivot THAT much, so as other reviews have mentioned, it won't work with upward-angled faucets." —Michelle G.

Get a set of two from Amazon for $11.49.

For about the same price, you could only get half as many Magic Erasers!

Promising review: "Overall, I am VERY IMPRESSED. For me, these hold up better than a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. They got stains out of my kitchen counter tops, out of my bathroom sink, and even cleaned the shower so well it looked like I had bleached the whole thing! Very happy and will continue to buy in the future. I've even given some to my family to convince them how great they are." —SierraH

Get 20 sponges from Amazon for $14.95 (or $14.20 with the Subscribe & Save option).

Plus, it's cruelty free! Check out BuzzFeed's full write-up on Elizabeth Mott eyeshadow primer.

Promising reviews: "I have gone through various eyeshadow primers and this is by far the best. I spent over $20 on the Urban Decay primer, which media rated best, and this puts it to shame!" —Aristea Theodoropoulos

"I absolutely love this stuff! I have extremely oily skin. At the end of the day my makeup is like melting off my face it's so oily. I have used Urban Decay and Too Faced eye primer for years, and they work well, but I actually like this stuff better. The consistency is good. It's creamy and goes on smooth. It's practically clear when it dries. I even apply it beyond my eyes up in to my brows, and then I use It Cosmetics universal brow pencil, and my eyebrows stay in place till I get home from work, which is a good nine hours. My brow pencil goes on smoother, and I feel like I have more control over the darkness and shape of my brows. No creasing at all on my shadow after nine hours. I've been using it for about a month, and it's what I will continue to use. I think it's better, cheaper, and available with Prime!" —hollyjj

Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (or $12.59 with the Subscribe & Save option).

Promising reviews: "Didn't realize how gross my mouthguard was. Sorry, this is kind of gross. But man does this stuff work! I’d been brushing every night with soap and water as directed by my dentist. The pic is after one three-minute soak with this product. It does the job!" —Kelli Gonzalez

"These are absolutely wonderful in cleaning my thermos. I use these once a week, and doing so prevents my thermos from developing a weird, old coffee smell. Much cheaper than buying thermos cleaner tablets." —Santo Esmeraldo

Get a pack of 126 from Amazon for $5.74 (or $5.45 with the Subscribe & Save option).

They're reusable, BPA-free, and from a small business that launched during the pandemic.

Promising review: "Wow!!! You wonder if things like this really work — well, I can absolutely confirm this does! I was impressed that the package came with two of the devices so there was one for the fitted sheet and the flat sheet. I tried it out and my sheets not only did NOT wad up, but they came out of the dryer feeling fresher, feeling more dry, and unwrinkled! I will be buying a set of these for each of my immediate family members and close friends! What a great gift!!!" —katy

Get a set of two from Amazon for $19.99.

Promising review: "Got these to hold our shower curtain in the camper. The curtain on our camper shower is just barely wide enough, so water would leak out. Not anymore!!! They blend in, so they look great. Just slide the curtain in and go — no more clean-up after your shower. Wish I had discovered these years ago." —Amazon Customer

Get a set of four from Amazon for $10.99.

It's from a Worcester, NY-based small business!

Promising review: "Perfect for my anxious dog. I ask him to 'paw' the knob and he scratches it!" —Kathy Lee

Get it from Knobby Dog Nail Files on Etsy for $18 (available in four colors).

Promising reviews: "I absolutely LOVE this brush shampoo! I was a little skeptical of how well it would clean my brushes since I'd never tried it before, but after using this I am very pleased with the outcome. It has a faint shampoo scent but nothing too overpowering, and suds like you wouldn't believe. It got all the way down to the base of the brush and gave it a really good cleaning. One of my brushes is made from boar hair (Estée Lauder powder brush) and I was worried it was going to frizz it out and ruin the shape, but it actually improved it after I had previously used baby shampoo. It's very soft and not at all coarse feeling. I also used this shampoo on my Beauty Blender, and it did a great job getting all the foundation out. All in all, I'd rate this product a 10/10!" —Katastrophe

"After thorough, intensive scrubbing with dish soap, I thought I'd done an ok job on my brushes. FALSE! THIS! This magical, Hogwarts-crafted solution put any soap to shame. Minimal effort, wild results. I had no idea my brushes could go back to their original color. Best purchase ever." —AC

Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (or $6.64 with the Subscribe & Save option).

Promising reviews: "I packed 14 DAYS worth of clothes into THIS BAG. First of all, YES it fits in the Frontier and Spirit personal item bin. I had my bag stuffed to the brim, and with a strong push down into the bin, the bag fully fits. It’s very thin and moldable, which is beneficial for squeezing it into the bin. If the bag wasn’t stuffed, I’m sure it would fit into the bin without any resistance. But regardless, it worked perfectly and saved me SO much money by not buying a checked bag. I had a 14-day trip to Florida where it was very warm (so no winter clothes) and here’s what fit into the bag: one pair of platform sandals, one pair of jeans, two pairs of lounge pants, three shorts, two workout shorts, three workout bras, four skirts, four tank tops, one dress, four long-sleeve shirts, a robe, six underwear, six pairs of socks, four bras, two bikinis, a medium-sized toiletry bag and a hair brush. I had laundry available where I was staying, but even if I hadn’t, this bag probably would’ve held enough to get me by. BUY THIS BAG if you want to save money on flights. Don’t be alarmed if it doesn’t seem like it will fit into the bin, as long as you brought majority soft and flexible items, just shove it into the bin and it will fit!!!" —Nancy Hansford

"Miracle bag. This bag is awesome! It is unreal how much stuff fits in it...but still goes perfectly under the seat. I will be checking a lot less luggage in the future thanks to this cheap little bag. Highly recommend!" —Jodi

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 40 styles).

BuzzFeed Shopping editor Amanda Davis loves these and writes: "I've been using the blood orange scented bowl bombs for a couple of months now, and OMG they smell amazing! Like, right when I opened the package. After during a thorough cleaning of my bathroom I always pop of these babies in the toilet as a last step to clean and make the room smell a little better (I have a teeny tiny bathroom so this little guy does the trick). And in terms of cleaning the porcelain throne, they absolutely work. My toilet bowl always shines brighter after using one. It's also helpful that the packaging is plain ole adorable and I don't have to hide or store it anywhere!"

And psst, they're from a woman-owned small business!

Promising review: "Literally can’t tell you how worth the wait these toilet bombs are! They smell absolutely incredible but not artificial, and they WORK. I have a new baby and two other kids, and my house is basically a biohazard because I’m short on time and energy. I just plop one of these puppies into the toilet, come back shortly and scrub, and they glisten. Even my husband, who has never voluntarily cleaned anything in his life, will clean toilets because the fizzers are fun. I was part of the BuzzFeed order rush, and so there were significant delays, but the communication was awesome and so friendly! Even though I had the long wait, it was absolutely worth it, and they have a customer for life. I’m so excited to try their other products!!" —Teresa Cambria

Get it from Viren Apothecary on Etsy for $9+ (available in two packaging options and in blood orange, eucalyptus, or unscented).

It comes with one refill but you can get more here!

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 from Amazon for $19.99.

Promising review: "Works so well I might not eat for days. I live in an apartment complex and the maintenance people are pretty strict about not using drain cleaning chemicals but rather calling them to unclog a slow-draining bathtub or sink. However, I have pretty long hair and I'm certain that the maintenance people don't get paid well enough to go up against the horror that's been building up in my bathtub drain over the past several years. When I got the Vastar snake drain cleaner I went straight to work. No instructions needed, the concept is pretty simple: You grasp the tool with the end that's a handle, push the pointy end down the drain, and the jagged part catches on the nest of hair that's swirled its way around your plumbing. I didn't even get the thing 3 inches down before it was getting stuck on clumps of hair and built-up gunk. I gagged my way through getting all nausea-inducing blockage lurking in my bathtub's drainpipe. It's now clear to me why this is a three-pack...there was simply no way I was going to be cleaning off the plastic tool and reusing it. Very happy with this product, glad it comes in a pack." —K.

Get a set of four from Amazon for $5.07+ (available in two lengths).

It's machine washable and from a Canada-based small biz!

Promising review: "I have ordered these twice now. Great little product! We tend to move from place to place while we're traveling, so it's important to have a waterproof place for damp soil and other personal care items. I love these because they are waterproof and don't take up any more room in the luggage than is necessary to hold your items. They are really well made and exactly what I needed. Highly recommended shop!" —Tara Kiene

Get it from Mamazita on Etsy for $7.19 (available in three colors).

You can also use 'em to hang grocery bags or large water bottles that won't fit in cupholders!

Promising review: "Very satisfied! Great for keeping shopping bags off the floor of the car. Great for handling backpacks so they won't fall off of seats. I really like it for holding my purse." —Martha

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $5.99.

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