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1. A super cute octopus-shaped blackhead remover you can use to gently scrub away dead skin and help get rid of excess sebum, blackheads, whiteheads, and general face grime.
Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok, it works great so far." —MarMarManuel
*Another* promising review: "After just two days of use, this adorable little octopus has done wonders for me, [and it] smells great, too. Here's how I used it: I wore down the stick just a little to where the texture from the salt is visible, scrubbed around on my face so there was plenty of product, then I used my fingers to gently massage all the gunk away. Rinse, pat dry, and enjoy the softness. Highly recommended for people with sensitive skin like myself." —LuckLocust
Price: $12.50
2. A pair of affordable Bluetooth earbuds with a wireless charging case that will actually stay in your ears when you're running, hiking, or even sitting by the pool. (Because they're water resistant!)
3. A Bug Bite Thing to help remove insect venom, saliva, and other irritants left under the skin by using suction after an annoying bite. No more incessant itching for you!
4. A Stealth core trainer because sometimes the only way to get yourself to work out is to make a game out of it. All you need to do is download the free app for access to mobile games you can play with the balancing board, and *voila*; somehow, exercise just got fun!
Promising review: "Getting a Stealth board was the very best thing that has happened to me during quarantine. Mixing the fun of games on your phone with the natural endorphins you get from exercising is, to put it lightly, genius. I have two in my home, and my husband and I compete daily to see who can last the longest. My favorite game is the paragliding challenge, he's into the planet-blasting space adventure. Nerd." —Mal Mower
Price: $149
5. A mini belt bag with an adjustable strap you can wear around your waist like a fanny pack or across your shoulder like a messenger bag. This is great for traveling when you want to keep all your important stuff, like credit cards, cash, and your passport, easily accessible when you're out and about.
6. A pet hair remover for quickly cleaning up any stray fur on your furniture when you have guests coming over or are just sick of living in a home mostly made of hair. (You deserve better.) Plus, it doesn't require one-use sticky strips, so you can use it over and over without buying refills!
Promising reviews: "The ChomChom Roller really works. I have two German Shepherds who shed SO much, so this was necessary. The ChomChom Roller picked up SO much fur the vacuum couldn’t." —Ezra Gordon
"I've had it in my possession for like two hours, and I've cleaned everything. The couch, the blinds, the cat tree pad, the chair; I'm obsessed. I feel like this thing should win an award for being so awesome. I feel like it should be in raffle baskets and giveaways and silent auctions for every event that highlights 'things cat people need.' It's better than those sticky rollers, it's better than the one-directional velvet wand thing that I always use the wrong way. It's the best." —Meowser
Price: $19.99
7. A bag of Mystical Fire Flame Colorant packets to make your fire glow with the color of a thousand rainbows if you want to feel like you're a wizard while you're cozying up by the hearth.
8. A pair of reusable silicone nipple covers for ultra discreet coverage that's totally waterproof, so if you're a ~perspirer~ like I am, you don't have to worry about them sliding off when you're living your best sweaty life!
Promising review: "I hate wearing a bra, especially in the summer. I am small enough where I don't really need the support of a bra, but I am really self-conscious about my nipples. I always sought out sleeveless tops with pockets on the chest to hide them, but with this product, I can wear some of my tanks braless in public! Yay! These nipple covers are super comfortable and adhere well repeatedly. I have forgotten I was wearing them. I feel so free!" —KG
Price: $26.50 (available two sizes and five shades)
9. A two-pack of crystal ball prisms to hang in your room if you want magical rainbows dancing across your wall to make your work-from-home situation a little more exciting.
10. A cult-favorite box of Mighty Patch Original hydrocolloid patches for any surprise pimples that spring up. Just stick one to the affected area and leave it on overnight. The next morning when you peel it off, you'll be amazed by all the gunk this little patch can pull out!
11. A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel if you want your feet to look their best for sandal weather. Reviewers say dead skin dissolves in mere minutes!
12. A pair of garden gloves with pointy claws so you can really get down and dirty without totally decimating your nails. But also, imagine how big a hole you could dig at the beach with these...just sayin'.
Promising review: "If you're like me, I typically ditch the gloves when I'm weeding because I can't get a good hold on the smaller weeds. Not with these gloves! They help me dig up those small weeds quickly. I thought I'd have a hard time picking things up because of the claws, but no. They make weeding so much quicker, and save my nails and hands in the process." —MomOfR&D
Price: $7.95+ (available in three colors)
13. A set of six pastel highlighters to add some aesthetic appeal to your annotations, study guides, important documents, or bullet journal.
14. An inflatable mesh hammock because you deserve to kick back, relax, and treat yourself to a little pool day every once in a while. I mean, look how comfortable this person looks!
Promising review: "I love this thing! And so does my 10-year-old son. It is very comfortable in any position and holds you in the water so you are mostly submerged with your shoulders exposed. My favorite thing about this is that you do not have to get on a ladder or have someone else hold it so that you can get on it. You can easily push the mesh fabric below your body and actually get on with some grace! The vinyl is heavy gauge and the item is well-made, but I'm not sure how long the mesh fabric will hold up with exposure to the sun and chlorine. I'm guessing I will get two seasons out of it, which isn't bad for an item under 20 bucks." —Jen14
Price: $24.58 (available in 10 colors/styles and with options for a one-person hammock)
15. A white noise machine with three sound modes to block out any ambient racket or house sounds if you struggle to fall and/or stay asleep. Works for babies and adults alike!
16. A wrinkle releaser and fabric freshening spray that can make even the most crumpled-up shirt stuffed in the back of your closet or the bottom of your luggage look like it's fresh from the dry cleaner.
Promising review: "This is literally like an iron in a bottle. It's fantastic. This morning my shirt had a crease from being folded but I didn't have time to change, so I misted just one spray on the shirt, shook it out while I was wearing it, and the crease was gone. I cannot express how much I love this! I spray it over my shirts and shake them out a couple of times then hang them up and they are completely wrinkle-free, and it smells like everything just came right out of the laundry, which is also a plus." —Kayla
Price: $10.94 for a two-pack
17. A Drop Stop car seat gap filler because there is literally nothing more infuriating than dropping your phone in that liminal space between the seat and the center console when you're mapping yourself somewhere, and then you have no clue where you're going and you can just HEAR Siri mocking you from under your chair. (Can you tell this happens to me all the time?)
Promising review: "I can’t begin to tell you the amount of tears and sweat I have shed from dropping things between my car seats and trying to dig them out. I was so relieved to find this product! The Drop Stop was super easy to install in my car. Once installed I tested it by tossing keys, my phone, and even coins onto it and the Drop Stop caught them all. No more pulling my car apart just to fish out my phone from between the seats! I also like that it’s black and blends in with the interior of my car. Not that it would be an eyesore if I had a tan interior, but I like things that match!" —Elizabeth
Price: $24.99
18. A portable, flexible mist stand you can bend in pretty much any shape you can imagine so you can stay nice and cool while you're outside enjoying the warm weather this summer. How refreshing!
It also comes with an flower-shaped misting head you can add on to add a little extra fun!
Promising review: "AMAZING MUST-HAVE! Best thing ever to cool off in the summer! I love the mister when it’s 105 degrees outside (We live in dry Texas), and I didn’t even know it came with the flower attachment for a cute little flower fountain. My little one will love that. The dogs love the mister as well. They haven’t left its side. So I definitely recommend this to stay cool in this summer!" —Morgan
Price: $19.99+ (also available in multi-packs)
19. A pack of body wipes if you don't have the time or the option to shower. I did a 1,700-mile bike ride from Seattle to San Diego in the summer of 2021, and when campsites didn't have showers, body wipes came in CLUTCH!
20. A pair of no-tie shoelaces that turn any pair of sneakers into slip-on shoes. These are also great for kiddos (or adults) who might struggle with shoe-tieing.
21. A headband with ultra-thin HD stereo speakers ideal for sleeping, exercising, traveling, meditating, and just blocking out ambient noise when you're trying to focus.
22. A straw hat, so you have that perfect laid-back beach accessory this summer when you're relaxing oceanside while you sip on a strawberry daiquiri.
23. A BPA-free collapsible water bottle if you always need some type of emotional support water bottle on you but don't want to lug around your oversized Nalgene.
Promising review: "This bottle rolled up and stored perfectly until I was through security, then I filled it (instead of paying $5 for a bottle of water at airport) and carried it. Once on the plane, I simply tucked it into the seat pocket in front of me. I loved it. I say 'loved' because they asked for volunteers to leave the plane, as it was overcrowded — or too much weight, as a captain put it — so I offered to wait till next flight. Unfortunately, I left my bottle tucked in the seat pocket 😣. My bad." —Julie
Price: $34.95 (available in eight colors)
24. A mouse mover that'll randomly jiggle your mouse and prevent your computer from falling asleep because sometimes you want to step away from your work-from-home computer without worrying about your boss thinking you're slacking off.
25. A screaming goat figurine with a miniature book full of fun goat facts, because if you have $9.95 to spare, it only makes sense to put it towards this novelty piece of art. Oh, and it has a button you can press that makes the goat literally scream.
26. A set of hair claw clips for when your hair keeps getting in your face and you want to give off effortless "it-girl" vibes. I'm telling you "lazy-chic" WILL be the summer 2023 trend.
And check them out on TikTok here!
Promising review: "I will admit I bought these from seeing them on TikTok and I needed new clips for my thick hair. I am not disappointed and beyond glad I got them. The colors are gorgeous and they stay put without hurting my head. I'm very impressed." —Jessica
Price: $9.99+ (available in nine different color sets)
27. A Zelda game filled with fun adventures, characters, and world-building for when this reality is just too chaotic and overwhelming to face.
28. A pair of trendy sunglasses that look super high-end but don't come with an overwhelmingly high price tag. I say get a couple of pairs while you're at it because sunglasses are notoriously easy to lose, especially if you're traveling a lot this summer.
29. A gel-enhanced orthopedic seat cushion made of memory foam that helps with tailbone and back pain you can use while you're driving, working at your desk, or doing yoga.
30. A pair of Crocs low wedge sandals if you want something you can walk around in all day while still looking fashionable and put together. Just picture yourself exploring Paris sporting these bad boys, and you'll understand why you need them.
31. A face and eye ice roller becuase your skin could use a little pampering after a long day out in the sun, a sweaty workout, if you suffer from migraines, jaw pain, and stiffness. Roll it on whenever you need a little relief or wanna treat yo' self.
32. A Murder Most Puzzling Book if you're super into true crime podcasts and Dateline and want to put your sleuthing skills to the test. This thing is filled with 20 puzzles for you to solve, so you can finally live your detective fantasy!
33. A pair of quick-dry water sport shoes that are ideal for surfing, sailing, wakeboarding, kayaking, and pretty much any summertime activity you plan on trying out!
34. A two-pack of toothpaste squeezers, so you can get every last little bit of toothpaste out and cut down on waste and save some money while you're at it!
35. A fitted sports and yoga tank with a padded bra you totally can wear to to the gym, but then you're going to want to keep it on after because it is the perfect length to pair with anything high-waisted.
Promising review: "Yes, I bought this because I saw it on TikTok, and yes, this is as great as I thought it would be!! Suuuper comfortable and now my to-go bra! I bought three right off the bat after reading other great reviews. I have worn all of them alone while working out and as a bra for every day." —Sarah S
Price: $22.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 20 colors)
36. A smart weighted fit hoop that comes with 24 detachable hard plastic parts that you can adjust based on the size of your waistline. The three-pound weight swings around the hoop while you hula away, helping tone your abs! Exercise just got fun!
37. A bottle of shoe stretch spray to condition, soften, and stretch leather shoes and boots while you walk without causing any discoloration.
38. A car cup holder expander so you can finally fit your Nalgene, Yeti, Hydro Flask, or any other oversized water bottle in your cup holder and not have to worry about it rolling around while you drive.
39. A set of three collapsible silicone buckets for when you go to the beach and wanna make some rad sandcastle but are looking to save some space in your bag. Just fold these up, and you're ready for some sick oceanside construction!
40. A two-pack of scraper tools to help you scrap off labels, price tags, and stickers so the person you're giving a gift to doesn't know you only spent three dollars on a discount candle for them.
41. A biography about Taylor Swift for children (or adults!!) if you are a devoted Swiftie and want to start your little ones early. I mean, Speak Now, right?? (Sorry, I don't really listen to Miss Swift, but I'm PRETTY sure that's a killer reference!)
42. A set of outdoor yard drink holders for when you are totally crushing cornhole in your backyard this summer and need to set your drink down, so you can bring home the win.
43. A copy of The Book of Myself, a DIY autobiography so you can record important memories, lessons, and pieces of wisdom that you can pass down for generations to come. Why am I getting emotional just writing about this??
44. A hummingbird feeder with two feeding stations to keep your hummingbird friends nice and hydrated this summer. Plus, maybe while they're feeding, their help pollinate some of your flowers too!
45. A portable Bluetooth speaker that's water resistant, so you can have a dance party out by the pool without stressing about water damage ruining your jam sesh.
46. A 60-pack of rainbow magic scratch paper for you and your little ones to carve fun designs in without causing a huge mess like most craft projects can.
47. A pair of glowing light saber chopsticks if you want to use The Force to get some delicious sushi in ya mouth!
Promising review: "The chopsticks are very durable, and the glow is bright. They're a bit bigger that I expected — but very pleased nonetheless with the product because it serves the purpose and is entertaining for kids, right up to adult Star Wars nerds. It also made the perfect gift for my fellow Star Wars nerds. I've been too busy playing with them rather than using them to eat food — but hopefully that will eventually happen before the batteries need changing." —Anthony
Price: $11.97
48. A powerful book light you simply place on the page to illuminate your book, so you don't have to keep your partner up with the lamp on when you can't put a good story down late at night.
49. A sun shelter to help block out harmful UV rays when you and the fam hit the beach this summer because we will NOT let nasty sunburns ruin our vacay!
50. A book of Jeopardy-inspired mind puzzles if you love a brain teaser. Can I take "Endless Hours of Fun" for 500, Alex?
51. A gorgeous handmade beehive to attract the natural pollinators to your home and hopefully help out your garden in the process!
52. A home theater movie projector if you love a movie night with the fam but don't want to spend the money on a massive flat-screen TV.
53. A folding treadmill you can put under your desk because just sitting all day during your 9-to-5 can make anyone a little antsy, and this is a great way to make sure you get your steps in every day!
54. An outdoor hanging lounge chair so you can chill-ax in the utmost comfort this summer. The removable canopy gives you different shade options, and the built-in cushions will have you never wanting to get up again.
55. And finally, an outdoor cooler that doubles as a side table because when you're hangin' in your new lounge chair, you'll have somewhere to set your drink AND keep your next beverage cold!
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.