Let’s face it, life is already complicated enough without little inconveniences like a car that reeks of stinky kids, period cramps, or wasting product at the end of a squeeze tube. I’ve found 7 innovative items that solve life’s little problems and others that you should have on hand “just because.”
PURGGO Car Air Freshener ($29.99, Amazon)
This is my new favorite air freshener for the car. It emits NO smell, so there’s no cloying fragrance, yet, it’s effective enough to keep a car odor-free, no matter how many skinky kids or pets you’re carting around.
PURGGO is made with 100 percent bamboo charcoal, which naturally absorbs odor for a full year. Simply hang it behind one of the front car seats and breathe easy! When it stops working, simply place it in sunlight for several hours to refresh its stink-killing ability. PURGGO is healthy and safe for you, your kids, and your pets. It’s also great for people with allergies, asthma, stuffy nose, and other breathing sensitivities.
Relatable Menstruation Crustacean ($24.99, Amazon)
Feeling crabby due to discomfort?
This adorable, heatable, lavender-scented plush will soothe cramps or muscle aches in no time. Microwave for 1 minute to heat and then place on the affected area. The warmth and the lavender scent will soothe the discomfort and help you feel more relaxed. Also available in other critters, like shrimp and lobster.
XYKEEY Toothpaste Squeezer Rollers ($9.99 and up for 2, Amazon)
These little stainless tools really come in handy when you are trying to squeeze out the last drops of toothpaste, face cream, or anything else in a tube. Just place the bottom of the tube into the opening of the roller and turn the handle.
The Squeezer Rollers have a flat, weighted bottom, so they also function as a tube stand. Available in a variety of colors.
Fenty Match Stix Color-Adaptive Cheek + Lip Stick ($32, Ulta)
Originally a limited edition item, this makeup gem is now part of Fenty’s core collection. The translucent strawberry colored packaging is eye-catching in it’s own right, but what’s important is inside.
The smooth gel stick can be applied on the cheeks and lips and provides a sheer splash of color that can be layered for intensity. The shade is flattering on all skin tones, adjusting to the wearer’s pH level using pH Color Shift Technology.
Vintar Rechargeable 16-Color Motion Sensor LED Toilet Night Light ($24.99 for 2)
Didn’t think you needed a toilet light? Wrong! These motion-sensitive gadgets are a game-changer, lighting your way to the bowl in the wee hours, and eliminating the need to turn on the bathroom light. You can choose from several light colors and intensities.
The lights are rechargeable and require no batteries (we use ours for weeks on one charge).
Stone Journal Master Recipe Journal ($43, Amazon)
If you keep a recipe book, you know how dirty and disorganized they can get!
This notebook is perfectly designed for its purpose; the perforated pages lay flat, it’s alphabetically indexed, it has conversions, a pocket, a pen holder, and a double ribbon for marking pages. The journal is also made with the brand’s signature stone paper, which is water and grease-resistant.
Cordbrick Weighted Cord Holder ($24.98 for 2, Amazon)
This clever, weighted cord holder has multiple channels where you can put cords and ear buds, keeping things more orderly on your desk or bedside table. You can also use it as a phone stand.
Cordbrick is made of silicone, so the exterior is flexible, but it is also weighted with steel, so it won’t tip over or fall off your desk or table.
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