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When you’re half asleep, trying to rush out the door, these products will become your right-hand man to make sure you get out on time.

I am a contributor and former BuzzFeed Shopping writer based in Cincinnati, OH where you can find me curating lists on ~a little bit of everything~ (and adding a few things to my own cart in the process).

Promising review: "My son started kindergarten, and this is a big help for my husband and me. It's so nice having one less thing to stress about in the morning. It also helps my son to recognize the days of the week and how many days we have left. The sleeves are a good size for smaller clothing, pockets seem pretty durable. I had some issues with the door, which was hanging on closing, but I then moved it. Easy to use and a good value." —Deanna

Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in two colors).

Circle and Square Decor is a small biz based in Utah making customizable calendars so you can keep track of your family events.

Promising review: "I love it!! It’s perfect for our kitchen to keep us on track! I love that you can personalize the sides to make it what will work best for your family. Looking through reviews and pics gave good ideas of what would work best for mine!" —Danielle

Get it from Circle and Square Decor on Etsy for $36+ (originally $45+; available in six package options and a variety of frame colors and sizes).

Promising review: “Worked great on my son’s high-top Converse! I didn't expect these to work so well on high-top shoes, but they do! We aren’t waiting 15 minutes for my son to get his shoes on to go to school, so these are totally worth it! My son doesn't use the top holes, so 45 inches worked, but I would have gone longer if I had known.” —ThriftyCouponMom 

Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in nine lengths and 15 colors).

Promising review: "This bib has been a game changer in feeding time for my baby! Clean-up is so much easier (especially on yogurt days), and I don't have to wash clothes as much. The material is GREAT! I can see this lasting a long time. The price was great as well. I'll probably purchase another for travel or to send to daycare." —jlonay

Get it from Amazon for $13.95+ (available in two sizes and 24 colors).

Promising review: "I used in the past some reusable mats, and honestly, keeping those clean three times a day for a busy mom is mostly impossible. This one is so easy to maintain the dining area clean, it has tear-off marks that make it very easy to cut without scissors and using only the amount you need; it also has really cute prints, holds all food, including wet ones, this was exactly what I was looking for and I keep buying every other month." —arantxa

Get a 30-piece roll from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in three designs and 10-packs).

BuzzFeeder Heather Braga says, "The color-adaptive formula is designed so one of two shades will work on any skin tone. I've personally tested this out and it has become an essential part of my daily routine. As a mom of two I gotta just say I am TIRED. So tired that I'm not sure what my face even looks like without bags under my eyes — that is, unless I've got the Catrice 'Instant Awake' on. A little really goes a long way and has great coverage. I wore it throughout my sister's wedding weekend in Aruba and, despite the heat, it stayed perfectly in place. An incredible product for an even more incredible price... 10/10 from me."

Promising review: "Took years off my eyes! This product is so reasonably priced. I came across a TikTok promoting this and decided to take a chance since the price was super reasonable. My eyes looked brighter in a good way, and the concealer worked so well that I felt I looked younger. I got compliments from friends asking what I did differently with my makeup. I recommend it." —Placeholder

Get it from Amazon for $6 (available in four shades). 

Savoychef was founded by a parent and is a minority-owned small business. They created the original patented and award-winning sandwich sealers.

Promising review: "These have been a GAME CHANGER in this house!! My son has always begged me for Uncrustables but my wallet didn’t agree with them. I LOVE being able to make them at home and customize them to exactly what they would like them filled with! I make two weeks' worth of sandwiches at a time and store them in sandwich bags in the freezer so in the morning during the school year we can just grab and go! Love them!" —Katherine Smaczniak

Get a pack of three shapes from Amazon for $15.97.

Promising reviews: "I hate cutting apples but my kids LOVE apples. This makes my life so much easier!" —Lindsay

"I love this product! We eat a lot of apples and this makes my life easier and the thin slices are perfect for my kids! Easy to use and clean!" —Jamie O.

Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in seven colors and two sizes).

Plus it can be used for much more than grapes — olives, tomatoes, or any other small, roundish food.

Promising review: "We bought this little gadget with low expectations and fully anticipated using it two times before throwing it in our kitchen drawer where it would inevitably sit for a year before we threw it away. Boy were we wrong. It only took one use before we realized that what we thought would be another useless novelty, was actually a parent's HOLY GRAIL of food preparation. No joke, I literally used it the other day to cut THREE grapes for MYSELF, just for the enjoyment. If your little one enjoys eating grapes, do yourself the unimaginable pleasure of buying this...you wont regret it." —Michael

Omie is an Asian woman-owned small biz that specializes in products that make everyday parenting tasks simpler.

Promising reviews: "This is a MUST-HAVE for busy moms packing lunches. I bought a box for both of my kids, and I absolutely LOVE them. It has made packing nourishing lunches and breakfasts a breeze! There are no longer a million containers and lids to keep track of, wash, or lose. It is great with hot and cold items, and the versatile thermos is so handy. The quality and use these get are well worth the money!!! I highly recommend this product!!!!" —Elisha Grossenbacher 

"Food allergy must have!!! Our son has many food allergies and is not able to eat hot lunch at school. This is a great option for us to be able to provide him with a good nutritious lunch. We love the fact that we can keep hot food and cold food together. Making our lunch time dreams come true!" —Nate A

Get it from Amazon for $49.95 (available in seven colors).

You store the formula and water inside and with the push of a button, it'll dispense, mix, and warm the bottle exactly the way you want it. BuzzFeed shopping editor Heather Braga and contributor John Mihaly both say this is one of the best investments they made in their first years as new parents.

Promising review: "This is 100% worth every penny we paid for it. It makes bottles in a matter of seconds and at the perfect temperature. It was also very easy to assemble and is also very easy to clean. It makes late-night/early-morning feedings an absolute breeze. 10/10 recommend!" —Maggie Crist

BuzzFeed Shopping writer Heather Braga has this and says, "When I had my first child I used the Baby Brezza Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer, which is absolutely fantastic, but still had to hand wash and scrub the bottles before popping them into the machine. This new FANTASTIC model takes that completely out of the equation. I got it before having my daughter and it has truly changed my life — not an exaggeration. I haven't used a bottle brush ONCE and she's almost 8-months-old! It has six different cleaning modes, but I always use the 88-minute one that does all three features. The only somewhat downside is you'll need to purchase detergent tablets, but I promise you it's worth it. 

Here's what you'll need to do: fill the front partition of the machine with your bottles/nipples (or pump parts, whatever) and drop the detergent tablet into the bottom. Next, empty any water from previous cycles from the water basin and replace it back in the machine. Finally, fill the top container with clean (I used filtered) water up to the max line mark, then pop that back in as well. Choose which cycle you want to run and, BOOM, you're done! The whole water dumping/refilling process probably takes about...... five minutes? It is a bit bulky, so rather than keep ours in the kitchen we leave on top of our washing machine. It's also worth noting it holds four bottles at once, so we typically need to run it twice a day. TL;DR: It's a miracle machine."

Learn more about different kinds of eye drops and what they can do at Cleveland Clinic. Note that eye drops can potentially mask symptoms of eye conditions, so you should talk to your eye doctor about what's right for you. And according to Mayo Clinic, you should avoid redness-reducing drops if you're looking for dry eye relief.

Promising review: "I love that every single time I use these eye drops, I feel and look refreshed and well rested. They are a staple item in my purse, and they last for a long time because a little goes such a long way. The cost is affordable and worth it for what you are getting. Becoming a new parent in the last year has drastically changed my sleeping patterns, and I can always count on Lumify to help me feel and look refreshed, no matter how much sleep I have gotten. This is a must-have item for sure." —Jade Sherwin

Promising reviews: "So convenient and perfect for breakfast. I made sweet potato waffles!! 🧇 So darn good. This little waffle maker heats up fast and cooks the waffles quickly." —Kristal Alfaro

"The mini size of this waffle maker is what makes it easy to use, store, clean, and create many recipes effortlessly. It's a no-mess waffle maker because all you need is to pour the batter. Once the maker is ready, you wait until it's done. A crispy/crunchy/munchy treat that's ready to devour. No fuss of too many settings, buttons, or learning whatsoever! This is as easy as it can be. Such a good quality, durable, versatile product at a reasonable price. Worth every penny!" —An average human.

Get it from Amazon for $9.89+ (available in four colors).

Promising review: “We bought this for my oldest child a few years ago. Within a week, everyone was getting more sleep, and I could plan my mornings around when I knew my kid would get up so I could get ready before my kid was up. It was so great that we recently bought a second one for my youngest. In a month, my youngest went from waking up at 4:30 a.m. to waking up regularly at 6 a.m. with the 'green light.' When my kids play nap or bedtime, it always ends with them saying 'green light.' Customer support was great when we had a minor user error. We take the clocks everywhere we travel since they are essential for naptime and morning wakings.” —G.U. 

Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in four colors).

I feel like there's a trend out there of creating diaper carts with all the essentials you'd need throughout the day, but I couldn't have one of those cause I live in a three-story townhouse and I'm not about to be lugging a cart up and down the stairs. This was great option for me cause it has a bunch of different sections and pockets where I can store different items and know where they all are without just having them thrown into a center section and having to dig around to find what I need.

Promising reviews: "Perfect for bedside changes in the newborn phase. After we needed it in our room, we transitioned it to storage in our kids room and it’s great. Multipurpose!" —Nicolette

"I got this for my friend as a baby shower gift. I had received one myself for my own baby. My baby is now nine months old and I still use it. It’s great to be able to just grab this caddy and have everything you need. I’d even fit my Stanley Cup in it, snacks, and whatever else I needed. I love the little side pockets it has as well. My friend also said that she loves hers!" —Josh & Kelsie

Get it from Amazon for $20.95+ (available in two sizes and five colors).

Promising review: "Not only do my 7-year-old’s teeth look so much cleaner than they did when he was brushing them without an electric toothbrush, but he really looks forward to brushing and is motivated to brush twice a day!!! As a mom, this is very exciting. No more excuses from him since he uses the toothbrush app, gets to brush along with his fuzzy, cute friend, and earn virtual prizes. Wow! I do need to give him an extra minute before school and bed to brush along with his app, but it is more than worth it!!! Thank you!" —kristen

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in four designs).

This bad boy includes a toothpaste dispenser (that'll squeeze out every last ounce!), four cups and holders, and a place to store your toothbrushes.

Promising review: "So glad we found this! With a 4- and 5-year-old I was constantly cleaning toothpaste off everything in the bathroom! This is great, they basically need zero help from me now. And it keeps my counter less cluttered with everything in one handy place. Highly recommend especially if you have kids!" —Maggie Byers

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in four colors).

Promising reviews: "This is the best stuff I’ve ever used. If you’re a new mom like me and don’t have time to always wash your hair or want to better your hair’s life, get this dry shampoo. It smells great, not overpowering. It doesn’t leave your hands sticky or powdery when massaging it into your hair. It sprays nicely and doesn’t leave a huge cloud after using it. It is a great amount of product for its price. 10/10." —Devon Faddis

"I was thoroughly impressed with this dry shampoo. It's affordable, effective, and everyone compliments how great I smell when I use it. Two bottles lasted me a few months. It does have a white cast, but that can easily be worked into the hair to become undetectable." —Meg Ryan Blanton

Get it from Amazon for $6.97+ (also available in a two-pack).

Promising review: "My toddler was struggling with transitions from one activity to another, so we got this little timer. She loves it because it’s cute, and now we transition easily. When she hears the beep, she says, 'That’s the timer,' and moves on from what she’s doing. I’m honestly amazed at how well it works. It’s small but mighty and easy to carry around the house with us!" —Kimberly S

Get it from Amazon for $14.48+ (available in three colors).

Promising review: "Absolutely amazing, this is exactly what I needed to keep our family organized. My seven-year-old loves the built-in routines, chore charts, and we have a prize set for him. For when he gets a certain number of stars. It changed his behavior overnight with brushing his teeth, etc. I love the meal planning option because I have a lot of healthy recipes. I was able to upload all my recipes to the recipe box in the app within one to two days, and now everyone can see what we’re having and planning for dinner. I also love that you can use the calendar on several devices wherever you are, so everyone can see what’s going on in the calendar. Highly recommend if you need some organization." —Larecia Knoerzer

Get it from Amazon for $299.99+ (available in three colors).

Reviewers love this because it doesn't require you to "smart enable" other parts of your home, and you can also set a schedule to automate different functions in your home! Also, just note if you want to connect with Alexa or Google Home, you'll need a Hub Mini. 

Promising review: "This is exactly what I was looking for and had no idea it existed until I saw someone mention it on TikTok! Our front walkway gets pretty dark at night, and I was frustrated with trying to remember to turn on the light every evening and off every morning. I looked into those light sensors you can plug in, but our front porch light is under an awning with enough shade that it would have kept the light on 24/7. This little Switchbot solved the problem. I applied it to the indoor light switch and set the time on my phone. It has worked perfectly ever since." —Alecia McLochlin

Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in two versions, white or black, and as a pack of three with a Hub Mini). 

Check out a TikTok of the whisk in action. 

Promising review: "This is one of the coolest gizmos I’ve purchased! And it works like a charm, especially for scrambled eggs. I’ve always struggled with getting the egg white and yoke blended well together. This tool does the trick. I found it most effective with liquids. Any kind of sauce or salad dressing can be well blended with this tool too." —Austin

Cyber Prints US is a Pennsylvania-based Etsy shop that specializes in 3D-printed home products.

Each of these fits a standard light switch cover (available for one, two, or three paddle switches) and can be installed easily without drilling, nails, or glue.

Promising review: "I love these, they help me not lose my ceiling fan remote. Thanks!" —Cherry

Get it from Cyber Prints US on Etsy for $15.99+ (available in three versions).

County Line Kitchen is a small business specializing in mason jar-style cold brew makers, pitchers, and accessories.

Promising reviews: "I love it. I bought an extra jar so I can make another batch while I use the first one. Really easy to use. Fast setup, which is great for a busy lifestyle. I start the brew in the morning before I need it, then the next morning I have great coffee waiting. 10/10 recommend. Thank you for a wonderful product." —Liz H.

"This has been a hit in my house. Makes the most delicious cold brew and is of great quality. Has saved a ton of money on going out and on pods I used to buy. I try to let it sit for 48 hours so I can dilute it with a little water to get it to last longer, and throw it in my dishwasher in between uses. Perfect!" —Jo

Get it from Amazon for $27.99 (available in two colors).

Former BuzzFeed editor and mother of two Chandni Reddy is a big fan of this drying rack:

"Is it possible for a drying rack to be life changing? Why yes, it is. I caved and bought this grassy patch after my kitchen started to look an episode of Hoarders. This thing instantly organized my kitchen by creating a dedicated spot for baby stuff. Bottles, pump parts, sippy cups...this bad boy can hold a LOT (at least six bottles and four cups at once) and dries everything quickly. Did I mention it's a heck of a lot more cheerful and stylish than your regular drying rack?"

Promising review: "Newborn twins are a mess. They took over our house within moments of coming through the door. For this type A mama, it was a horrifying side effect of the two most precious things in the world. A friend gave us one lawn at our shower, and we promptly hopped on Amazon and bought a second to manage the sheer volume. The lawn and the accessories are a convenient and cute way to keep your bottles and pump parts organized. There is ample space in one for one baby's needs." —Lacey

Get it from Amazon for $21.99 (available in two colors).

Kitsch is a small business! This set comes with the curling rod and two scrunchies.

Promising reviews: "LOVE this product. We did it in my daughter’s hair last night, and it was so easy and fast. She slept with it all night. When she got up this morning, she took it out, and I just ran my fingers through it… This lasted all day!! My 10-year-old can do this by herself next time." —amy ross

"I was thoroughly impressed at how well this worked!!! My daughter has very long, thick hair, and I did not honestly expect this to work as well as it did!!! I am now going to purchase one for myself!!! Highly recommend!!!!" —Steven Schoorens

Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in 11 styles).

Promising review: "I dislike how much I like this thing. I looked at it a dozen times, telling myself that I don't need a gimmicky kitchen gadget to take up space in my cupboards. But lord, hear me, IT SPARKS JOY! Is it the oddly adorable bubble-shaped lid? The retro cringe unconscionably loud alarm? The teal? I don't know, nor do I care. My affections have blossomed.

For some reason, it makes the already low-barrier task of making eggs even easier. My kids are eating up these medium-boiled eggs in their packed school breakfast. I am making WFH brunch omelets. I can finally poach without swearing." —Niki

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in six colors).

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