30+ Must-Have Items That Are Taking Our Readers’ Hearts by Storm
November 12, 2024
Cool Stuff
If you’re on the hunt for products that are causing serious buzz, look no further. Our readers have spoken, and these 30+ top-rated finds are officially their obsessions.
1. A National Geographic geodes kit so your kiddo can spend their time smashing rocks, NOT your precious family heirlooms.
2. A bottle of Avène’s Eau Thermale facial spray to help soothe discomfort from things like eczema, sunburn, and rosacea. You can also use it to set your makeup and give your skin a nice lil’ refresh!
3. A bottle of The Honest Company’s conditioning detangler spray that’s formulated with all kinds of goodness (argan oil, shea butter, jojoba protein, and quinoa extract) to rid your nest of all those tangles in a pinch.
4. An ergonomic mirror cube puzzle that’ll be the perfect fidget toy and distraction on your long commutes back into the office.
5. An embark dog DNA test, because your doggo gets annoyed every time you “guess” his ancestry at the dog park when people ask, “What kind of dog is that?”
6. A pack of Munchkin snack catchers that are spill-proof (!!) because it seems like kids love making a mess with food just as much as they love eating it.
7. A tiny marquee that you can use in your entryway, on your desk, in your bathroom, or just about anywhere else you’d like to have a little message or reminder. It also makes for a great gift!
8. A cleaning brush set that’ll allow you to detail the heck out of your tile grout, door tracks, stove tops, and more.
9. A five-year journal so you can track all of your fave memories and accomplishments. The pages are also artfully designed so that all of your handwritten entries can have the beautiful backdrop they deserve.
10. A good ol’ TubShroom, because plumbers can be costly! Besides, constantly using store-bought drain cleaners is basically like ~pouring money down the drain.~
11. Or a pack of Drainwigs that are another effective option at catching hair that would normally clog up your drains.
12. A handy sponge holder so your sponges can finally have a *proper* home of their own, rather than camping out on the side of the sink every night and not being able to dry off their backside.
13. A pack of furniture pads because those gorgeous hardwood floors you’re lucky enough to have in your apartment deserve all the TLC they can get.
14. A collapsible water bottle so you can stop paying $10 for disposable bottles. This bottle epitomizes durability and portability, which makes staying hydrated while on the go easier (and more affordable) than ever.
15. A set of punch cards that you can use to reward your children for a job well done and motivate them to keep up the good work.
16. An Air Hogs Super Soft Jump Fury that’s got all the bells and whistles of a “cool” remote-controlled truck, BUT has been specifically designed to *not* destroy your house by scraping up the walls or knocking things over.
17. A genius pan scraper so you can finally rid your skillets of grease with ease.
18. A Cats Are Weird comic book that’s about — you guessed it — felines (and all of their adorable quirks).
19. A slick paper cutter that’ll have you crafting and wrapping presents like it’s no one’s business.
20. A bottle of Too Cool for School’s Egg Mellow Cream that’s made with a whipped blend of collagen fibers, and Inca omega oil, plus egg white and yolk extracts. This all-in-one serves many a purpose: firming cream, serum, priming moisturizer, neck cream, eye cream, AND sleeping mask!
21. A pack of water color brush pens that feature high-quality nylon tips to prevent unwanted spraying, spreading, and smearing.
22. An old-school PlayStation Classic preloaded with 20 iconic games to give you all the nostalgic entertainment your heart could ever desire.
23. A LifeStraw personal water filter that’ll come to the rescue in emergency situations when you’re exploring the outdoors. It’s effective at removing everything from waterborne bacteria and parasites to micro-plastics — so you can sip from the stream without worry.
24. And a hiking logbook to record all those glorious adventures you’ve been going on lately (and the wild stories of when you had to use your LifeStraw!).
25. A self-defense pen made from aluminum that’s, ahem, strong enough to break a WINDOW. For the record, it writes really nicely, too.
26. A jigsaw puzzle roll mat to save the progress made on your child’s puzzle, because their attention span won’t allow them to ever finish it in one sitting.
27. A medication tracker that you can easily stick onto any pill or vitamin bottle to remind you to take your meds and keep track of doing so.
28. A bath caddy that’s guaranteed to transform your bathroom into a relaxing, spa-like oasis, no matter how hectic your day was.
29. A jar of glycolic acid cleansing pads that are equipped with TWO different sides to get you on your way. The textured side is perf for exfoliating, while the soft side can be used to polish, smooth, and soothe!
30. A 12-sided fidget toy that’s got everything you would hope it would have to keep your little ones (or yourself) busy and occupied: gears, buttons, a joystick, switch, stress balls, and a whole lot more.
31. A bottle of Dr. Song’s face and body wash to treat stubborn acne with its 10% benzoyl peroxide formula. It can also help minimize inflammation and remove excess sebum from pores.
32. A pair of ultra-thin, super soft wireless sleep headphones that will happily rock you to sleep by playing your favorite meditation podcast, lo-fi beats, ambient music, white noise, or what-have-yous.