Handy dandy kitchen gadgets, cleaning tools, and just really useful gizmos you’ll use practically every day.
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A cell phone selfie light to illuminate all of your best shots or to give you better lighting during all of those Zoom meetings. We swear it’ll really ~brighten~ up your day.
Target
Promising review: “Great quality selfie light and perfect for WFH and distance learning zooms with three light settings: LED/cool, natural/warm or both! Works on iPhone, iPad and Macbook! My kid and I were sharing one but we liked it so much got a second one so we would have our own!” –valleygirl1987
Price: $9.99 (available in four colors)
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A set of airtight OXO food containers with a pop seal that keeps the container airtight and your food as fresh as possible. Press on the top button once to ensure the airtight seal, and then press again to open it.
Target
Promising review: “These keep out the ants. I like the simple usage and design so that I can stack smaller ones on top of taller ones. I like the simple push and no twist design.” –karenleafrost
Price: $49.99 for a set of five
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An electric popcorn maker that can cook up to 16 cups of popcorn at a time. It’ll take your weekly movie night to a whole new level.
Target
Promising review: “My son and I absolutely love fresh popcorn! We would either make it in a pot or in a microwaveable popcorn popper. This makes a good size batch for us in a short amount of time. The best part is that it’s an air popper that doesn’t require oil. Kicking myself for not getting this sooner but glad I finally got it.” –Mcl0ve03
Price: $19.99 (available in three colors)
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A sleek-looking oil diffuser to keep your house smelling great all day long. It’ll make you feel like you’re living in a luxurious spa.
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A hot air brush that dries and styles your hair at the same time. It’ll give you bouncy, shiny hair in about a quarter of the time it usually takes you to do your hair.
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A soap-dispensing dish brush for scrubbing all of those burnt bits off your dirty pan. It also comes with a stand to keep it from getting all gross and dirty on the counter.
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A rose quartz facial roller that helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles and keeps puffiness at bay. Try using it after applying your serum or moisturizer to help them absorb better into your skin.
Target
Promising review: “This roller is a wonderful addition to my skincare routine. It provides a great pressured massage (and cooling if placed in the fridge) as you roll it while applying day- and nighttime serums. My daughter (almost 5 years of age) loves helping with it ‘to give mommy a mini spa session.’ I do not know if there are any true benefits of using the roller, but it makes me feel a bit ‘extra’ and pampered when I use it.” –MelodyM
Price: $15
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A bathtub drain protector designed to prevent hair from going down and clogging the drain. No need to keep your plumber on speed dial anymore!
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A food chopper that will give you perfectly chopped vegetables in five seconds flat. It works as a food processor when you’re whipping up sauces, salsas, or salad dressings.
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A white noise machine for drowning out ambient noise to help you get a good night’s sleep. It’s also great for your home office if you live in a loud home and just want to cut out all the distracting noise and work.
Target
Promising review: “This white noise machine has been great for blocking the noise while our baby sleeps. It does a good job of blocking out the neighbors barking dog, dishes being washed in the kitchen, construction across the street. We appreciate that it’s very simple and doesn’t play music or any other canned sounds.” –CDL
Price: $49.95 (available in three colors)
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A wet and dry electric shaver that’ll glide very smoothly over the skin for a pain-free hair removal process.
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The all-mighty Ninja air fryer poised to become your favorite kitchen gadget because it can cook practically any food to crispy perfection with very little oil. Get ready to make the best french fries of your life.
Target
Promising review: “The Ninja air fryer lives up to the hype and then some. The ceramic plate makes this air fryer separate from the competition in a good way – no flaking. I have cooked wings, fries, tots, nachos, you name it and they all come out great. My only regret is not getting one earlier. I will say the food tastes great but if you are cooking for a large group or family gathering allow extra time because at 4 quarts it doesn’t hold a tremendous amount of food, but what it does hold comes out perfect.” –Tigerman
Price: $99.99 (originally $129.99)
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A stainless-steel water bottle that’ll keep your drinks cold for up to 18 hours. Seriously: ice cubes stay whole in this thing all day long.
Target
Promising review: “Let me say I have a collection of various reusable water bottles but this one is my new favorite one! It’s such a great material that won’t dent in if dropped (drink will spill out though) and is so easy to wash. I’ve only used it on cold drinks and it stays cool for many hours which is what I was looking for!” –Size up
Price: $9.99 (available in two colors)
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A Roku streaming stick you can plug into your TV and access all the streaming services you love. If you’re looking for an easy-to-use alternative to cable, this is it.
Target
Promising review: “This one comes with the upgraded remote so you can use one to run the TV and Roku, which is great when you are using the Roku to convert your ‘dumb’ TV to a ‘smart’ TV. Very easy to set up and navigate. We have three of them in our home. Much cheaper than getting new TVs for all the rooms.” –M
Price: $49.49
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A waterproof Bose Bluetooth speaker that’s small enough to tote around everywhere but still delivers clear, loud sound. Plus: It lasts for six hours of play on a single charge.
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An angled 2-cup measuring cup so you don’t have to bring the cup up to eye level or bend down to see how much you’ve poured in.
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A mini waffle maker that heats up in minutes and evenly cooks delicious waffles every time. It’s perfect for small kitchens because it takes up way less space than those traditional, bulky waffle makers do.
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An electric blanket to keep you warm and cozy all winter long. It’s big enough to cover the entire bed, and it comes with 10 different heat levels so you can program it to your perfect level of ~toastiness~.
Target
Promising review: “This blanket is so soft and light. I am used to the weight of the cords and heating elements making an electric blanket feel heavy. My two favorite features are the preheat and the dual plugs for individual temperatures if it is being shared. This is perfect for the cold nights and warming the bed before heading to sleep.” –Mamalene
Price: $79.99 (available in four sizes and five colors)
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A Dyson cordless vacuum you’ll agree is worth all the hype — it has seriously powerful suction that can pick up pet hair and ground-in dirt. It’s also super lightweight, so it’s easy to maneuver around the whole house.
Target
Promising review: “We have owned this vacuum cleaner for several months now and everyone in the family loves it. There is nothing as convenient as a handheld portable vacuum cleaner with terrific cleaning power and no bags to change. It is now super easy to vacuum the carpeting in the car and on the stairs and in the living room. It handles our wooden floors and our tile floors as easily as our carpets. It is so easy to use that our house is simply cleaner because it takes just a few seconds to vacuum up anything. This thing is just fantastic.” –Anonymous
Price: $399.99
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A Rubbermaid power scrubber for cleaning those super tough-to-reach spots, like tile grout and the crevices of your shower.
Target
Promising review: “My current obsession. This little gem cleans difficult areas: headdboard crevices, especially along the baseboard; up under sink bowls; spigot detail; toilet hardware; oven niches; tile grout; refrigerator nooks and crannies. In short, all of the details that I’ve long given up on. Now I just buzz this brush up in there and viola! It’s even kind of fun, as cleaning goes, because it dislodges dirt in hard to reach places instantly.” –Marsha
Price: $19.99
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A pair of meat handlers that look like bear paws so you can ~fiercely~ and effectively shred your just-cooked meat with ease.
Target
Promising review: “So glad I bought these! They are easy to use and have multiple uses in the kitchen from picking up/holding large pieces of meat to carve, shredding meat in the slow cooker or as salad tongs. Love that they are dishwasher friendly too. Great price and quality. Definitely recommend!” –Tzlee
Price: $12.99
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A fabric shaver for removing pilling or matted fabric from your clothing or the upholstery of your couch. Your favorite, well-worn sweater will look brand-new after using this.
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A wireless mouse with a trackball that’ll be perfect for anyone working from home and currently missing the mouse they left at the office months ago. This will keep your hand from cramping up, even after a 12-hour work day.
Target
Promising review: “I have been using this mouse for the last 20 years. Now that my kids are in school and using virtual learning I purchased two more. Fantastic and highly recommend!” –ArchitectMom
Price: $29.99
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An electric tea kettle that’ll boil water in a fraction of the time it takes stove top kettles to do the same job.
Target
Promising review: “I can’t believe how much I use this now that I have it. I was on the fence about buying since I can just use the microwave, or boil a pot of water – I’m so mad at myself for doing that for so many years and not ordering this sooner! It’s so convenient and I use it probably three times, maybe more a day for my tea/oatmeal, etc and it still works like a charm.” –Target Customer
Price: $34.99
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A Ring video doorbell with motion activation, night vision, and the ability to control everything from your phone. You’ll feel more secure in your house knowing you have an advanced security camera at your front door.
Target
Promising review: “I’ve hesitated on whether we actually needed this or not, but there is an extra comfort in knowing that there’s a watchful eye on your property at all times. I have also loved it for the summer when you are out in your yard and wouldn’t hear your doorbell. It’s connected to our phone so we’ve been able to catch deliveries and people before they leave. It’s worth the investment and easy to set up and use.” –drakelathrop12
Price: $139.99
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A pair of Powerbeats Pro wireless earphones that stay in your ear through long workouts or intense dance sessions. You’ll get up to nine hours of listening time from just one charge.
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A mini Theragun massage device to give you sweet relief after a long workout. Use this to massage any achy or sore muscles, and it’ll help you recover faster so you can get back to pumping iron.
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A portable power bank that provides up to 10 hours of battery life for the times you find yourself with a dead phone and no access to an outlet.
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An Apple pencil compatible with iPads that’s a game-changer for distance learning, whether you’re a college student taking notes or you have a second grader who likes to use it for drawing.
Target
Promising review: “Love it. It works so well with my iPad! It is worth the money if you have an iPad and want to do anything artistic.” –Target Customer
Price: $99.99
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An electric wine bottle opener to seamlessly uncork your wine without any effort from you. Goodbye to that annoying corkscrew you hate using!
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And a rechargeable electric screwdriver that’ll make putting together furniture or repairing things around the house a breeze. It also has an LED light on the end so you can see what you’re doing in dimly lit corners.
Target
Promising review: “What a great little drill this is! Priced reasonably, lightweight and easy to operate. Saves time and effort. I used it to assemble a rabbit hutch and it sped up the time it took to assemble the hutch by 50%, I’m sure. My only question is: Why did I not order one of these many years ago?” –Char
Price: $22.99
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