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I am a contributor and former BuzzFeed Shopping editor who loves finding new problem-solving products, zero-waste swaps, and home organization hacks.

The Table Tyke is a small business founded by "mompreneur" Berlyn Haughton with a mission to create products that make life easier for the grown-ups and safer for the littles. 

Promising review: "Got this for our 10-month-old who always bites the side of the table and likes to touch everything. This makes less need to disinfect everything before sitting down and makes a great plate for feeding baby bits of our meals without the need for a plate that will most likely go flying. The only thing I have found is that it does not do well on tablecloths! Wish we had found this sooner!" —Kristen L

Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in three sizes and five colors). 

Promising review: "Not sure why the people on Shark Tank didn’t like this device. It’s very nice to put on your keychain and have a place to put small valuables. You don’t have to use it just for jewelry. You can really put anything in it. There have been times when I have had to put my earrings in my purse and then have difficulty finding them. You never know where you may go somewhere, and they want you to remove your jewelry. It’s happened to me before, and you run the risk of losing it. I may buy another one for my other keychain so I always have one with me." —Sherri Facciola

Get it from Amazon for $17.95 (available in eight colors).

FryAway is a woman-owned small business helping fried food lovers avoid goopy cooking oil messes. 

Promising review: "This stuff really worked!!! I never knew what to do with used oil, and I was watching a video about home products and saw this being used. So, I figured I would try it. I didn't really think it would work, but I was amazed at how well it did and how easy it made it to put the solid oil in the trash afterward. The seller was awesome, not only did he send me the stuff in a super quick timely manner but also sent me a PDF on directions on how to use it to get it to work properly. Really nice." —Brina Bax

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two styles). 

Frywall is a small business launched by Yair Reiner as a solution for his love of cooking, and dislike for cleaning up the stovetop after. 

BTW, it's BPA-free, FDA-compliant, heat-resistant up to 450°F, and dishwasher-safe.

Promising review: "  I seriously LOVE this! I saw it on Shark Tank and knew I needed it. I have teenage boys who love bacon for breakfast, I HATE getting burnt by splatter, and I hate grease all over the stovetop. I've been putting bacon inside the oven on broil, and it's just not the same. NOW thanks to this product, I'm cookin' up the bacon! Can't wait to use it for spinach!" —Shari 

Get it from Amazon for $23.95 (available in four colors).

DrainWig is a family-run small business inspired by the drainage woes of having a lot of long-haired daughters. 

Promising review: "This is a great drain protector for shower. It actually works! I have long hair and replace it every 30 days. Very easy." —Christi

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $14.99 (available in four styles and larger multipacks).

Promising review: "Cannot believe how well this works. I had stained Yeti stainless bottles that I could not get clean. Soaked overnight with this stuff — and like new in the morning. I used it on my gym bottles, too. I cannot say enough good things about this product. Wish I could give it 100 STARS." —NoBull2Day

Souper Cubes is a family-run small business with a passion for better frozen meal prep and food waste reduction! Plus, their products are BPA-free and dishwasher-safe. This tray has fill lines on the side of the compartments for half and full cups. 

Promising review: "  Love these things! They are awesome! They’ve really helped me save a lot of money when I was just in a pinch and could not go grocery shopping, but then I remembered I stored some meat sauce or soup in these little containers in the freezer. They are the perfect size to have a nice bowl or plate of food!"   —K_5678

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

Check out my colleague's Souper Cubes review!

This set includes the notebook, a Pilot Frixion pen, and a microfiber cloth to wipe it all away. Then, you can beam notes to a medley of popular note-sharing and cloud services with the Rocketbook app, which is available for both iOS and Android.

Promising review: "I love using mine for note-taking for my college courses. It's nice being able to scan and organize them to my Google Drive and never lose them. And, of course, being able to use the notebook an infinite number of times saves on so much paper! Win-win!" —Miranda Woodward

Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in seven sizes and 11 colors).

Wad-Free is a small biz that was launched during the pandemic by Cyndi Bray, who had a wadding problem and no available solutions. So they did what anyone would do (JK) — learned CAD (computer-aided design) and invented a genius solution! 

Promising review: "I have been using this product for several years, since I first saw the pitch on Shark Tank. The product is very well made; sturdy and durable. It has really made washing sheets a lot easier. I have found this tiny gadget so useful that, over the years, I have gifted it to several friends and family members & they all enjoy using it." —Ish

This small business is called Little Elf. It started in 2019 and has a specialized focus on gift wrapping tools and accessories.

Promising review: "I purchased this after seeing it on TikTok, and it did not disappoint! It’s essential. I have already gifted it to my best friend :)." —Amanda Daniels Geier

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $14.99. 

Pizza Pack is a small business that specializes in sustainable food storage solutions. 

Promising review: "It's always a pain to put away leftover pizza. It never seems to work. UNTIL THIS PRODUCT!!! I am very happy with my purchase. It's easy to keep the pieces separate from others and you don't have a large bulky box letting your crust dry out. You can use it for one piece or several — it is very easy to expand. The best part is that it is very easy to clean. Storing the Pizza Pack when not in use doesn't take up a lot of space either. Try it." —B. Cirincione

Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in eight colors and multipacks). 

Arber is a small business creating plant care tools that are safe, simple, and easy for all types of gardeners. 

Promising review: "Love the ease of use of these products. I just add the needed amount to a gallon of water, and I'm good to go. 👍 I tend to bottom water when it comes to feeding, so if you're having trouble, that may be the way to go. I've tried a few different types of plant food (including Miracle-Gro), and Arber has garnered the best response by far. I also love that it's organic and safe to use on food plants as well!" —Tabitha 

Promising review: "Honestly, I originally ordered them just because they're cute, lol. But I'm pleased to say they actually work well (better than the traditional sponges I've always used), and I like that I can stick them in the dishwasher to get a heated clean every once in a while." —Crystal

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $13.99.

Vibes is a small biz that sells hearing protection products. 

Promising review: "These actually work. I have a noisy neighbor who starts his Mustang at the loudest volume, and I don't wake up from it now. I have spent hundreds on Bose, etc. These do the job. Highly recommend." —Tracey KO

Get them from Amazon for $36.95+ (available in four colors).

Spatty is a woman-owned small business founded by Cheryl Rigdon. She dreamed up the invention in response to frustration over not being able to get every last ounce of product out of her purchases and then landed a deal with the Sharks on Shark Tank. 

The set comes with one spatula with a 6-inch handle and another with a 12-inch handle.

Promising review: "I saw this product on Shark Tank and knew I had to try it! Thankfully, it did not disappoint. Both the baby and daddy spatties are quite durable and well-made. I’ve had them for several years and used them hundreds of times, and they are both still intact. I use them for all sorts of things: for getting every last drop out of my tiny liquid foundation bottle to scraping out the last of the mayonnaise from a huge jar. Since purchasing this product, I have wasted much less food and products. It’s a great invention and a good value for the money." —LB

Get a set of two from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four colors).

The Cut Buddy was invented by Joshua Esnard when he was just 13 years old as an accidental life hack to solve his home haircut woes. After years and years of experimentation, he finally perfected the design to work with most any head size or hairline.

Promising review: "This product has saved me thousands of dollars. Although I’m not a barber, people give me compliments on how well my haircut is and I tell them I used this product. Some buy it, others don’t, but I’m glad I bought this." —jose

Get it from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in two styles).

Promising review: "I always dread when my man cleans up his beard because there are trimmings EVERYWHERE. Got him this as an anniversary present, and it does indeed work as advertised. Trimmings around the sink reduced by 99.9%. if you're about to throw the whole man out over beard trimmings ruining your life, try this first." —Jessie

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three colors and two styles).

For best results, apply and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes. 

Promising review: "This was a remarkable cleaner I have tried many different kinds for my bathtub and shower and this one actually works to get hard water off without a lot of scrubbing. I feel like I better order a case of this." —idaho

Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in a two-pack).

Promising review: "I use these for my kids almost every day, usually for apple slices or other snacks on the go. They are very sturdy and wash well in the dishwasher. The only one that hasn't lasted more than a year is one that my son purposely tore by ripping the sides." —thenoteshed

Get it from Amazon for $9.80+ (available in two colors and additional sizes).

Tik Pik is a small business founded by two guitar-playing friends who were sick of losing their guitar picks. 

Promising review: "Stays in your fingers, sticks to things. It does everything as advertised. Almost has a suction cup feeling in your fingers. Very durable. Seriously, just buy it. You won't regret it. The case is really nice, too. Love it." — Nicole 

Get a six-pack from Amazon for $19.95 (available in four sizes and a multi-pack). 

Drop Stop is a small business selling its hero gap filler product, which scored a deal on Shark Tank. 

The seat gap filler is flexible and fits into most cars. The pack comes with two gap fillers (one for both the driver and passenger sides), a sticky pad for keeping items like your phone from sliding around, and an LED car light.

Promising review: "These work really well. I always drop French fries, change, and pens between the seat. Easy to install, they are soft, and they look nice. The black blends well with my seats." —Review  

SauceMoto launched in 2017 and pretty quickly became a viral sensation with their genius cup holder for condiments. The three founders appeared on Shark Tank in season 10 and secured a deal with Kevin O’Leary. 

Promising review: "How did I go so long without one of these??? The Saucemoto was my first 'TikTok Made Me Buy It' purchase, and I have no regrets. It clips easily to my car's vent and the sauce cups clip in easily so I can dip and drive. No more trying not to dump the sauce by accident while steering with the same hand that's holding the dip cup. It even comes with a dip cup for those places that do the pouches for their sauces rather than the cups. (I'm looking at you, Arby's.) Ya know you end up squeezing the sauce onto the wrapper that's balanced on your lap, and you end up getting some sauce on your steering wheel. OR you try the whole 'wrapper and sauce on the passenger seat and try to dip while watching the road,' which usually doesn't turn out so great." —Pleasure Pamela

Get a set of two from Amazon for $9.99. 

The Lip Bar founder Melissa Butler presented to the Sharks in season 6 of Shark Tank and was actually turned down. But that didn't stop her from growing a mighty beauty empire of vegan and cruelty-free products that celebrates diversity in all its forms.

This is one of BuzzFeed editor Kayla Boyd's (pictured above) go-to lipsticks: 

"I use The Lip Bar's matte liquid lipsticks often and the formula is truly incredible. It hardly budges at all throughout the day, the pigment is bomb, AND it doesn't dry out my lips at all — which is really difficult to find in a matte lipstick." 

Get it from Amazon for $14.52+ (available in 14 colors).

Mad Rabbit was founded by college friends Oliver Zak and Selom Agbitor after seeing a gap in the market for all-natural products to heal, protect, and enhance tattoos. They pitched their tattoo salve in season 12 of Shark Tank.

Promising review: "Product was awesome. It rejuvenated a 5-year-old tattoo and made it look new again. Mad Rabbit absorbed into the skin very easily without being greasy." —Janson Ward

Get it from Amazon for $15.94+ (available in four scents). 

Twist It Up is the brainchild of Noel Durity. After realizing that rubbing his tennis racket across his hair created the quick, painless twists he was after, he got to work creating a twist comb that features the same cross-weave with none of the drawbacks. AND the purchase of every comb helps support homeless youth. 

Promising review: "This works just like we saw on Shark Tank, it's fantastic! So simple and easy, we love it! Fits great in your hand, and does the job!" —Kei

Get it from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in four colors). 

Retold Recycling is a tiny team of innovators working to solve the world's textile waste problems. 

Promising review: "We had a pile of old clothes (too old to donate) and our space was feeling cluttered. The Solo bag was the perfect solution to do some decluttering and feel good about not adding to landfill waste. The price is just right as well." —Donna C.

Get it from Retold Recycling for $17.90 (available in larger multipacks)

Promising reviews: "We recently took a vacation to the beach and Disneyland with kids and these were a LIFESAVER for all the sandy clothes and extra souvenirs. I was worried ordering off Amazon would make it tricky with the return label, but it was a foolproof QR code and super simple. Will definitely be ordering again!!" —Kaitlyn

Roq Innovation is a woman-owned brand that appeared in season 13 of Shark Tank. Founder Raquel Graham has an impressive background in marketing, and her headlight beanie appeared in Oprah's "O List" three times! 

Promising review: "I bought this hat to wear at night while walking our dog. It saves me from having to carry a flashlight. The hat is cute, fits well, can cover my ears (or not, if you prefer), and the light is adjustable and works well. I like the hat so much that I even wear it in the daytime!" —MomofTwins

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in 10 colors).

Rapid Brands is a small biz that sells microwaveable (and dishwasher-safe and BPA-free) kitchen products. 

All you have to do is add your noodles, fill with water to the water line marked inside the cooker, microwave for three minutes, and voila! Perfect ramen noodles! 

Promising review: "We've had this product ever since we saw it on Shark Tank years ago. Works great. Great gift for someone going off to college." —Mae N

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in nine colors and larger multipacks).

Nerdwax is a US-based small business that specializes in all-natural anti-slip eyewear products. 

Promising review: "I purchased this product after seeing it reviewed on the GizWiz podcast, which was featuring Shark Tank products. The product is super easy to use, immediately works as advertised, and allows me to avoid stopping work just to adjust my glasses." —Paul Alfredo Ayala, Sr.

Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (also available in a three-pack).

Best Wardrobe Solutions was founded by Cedric Cobb and appeared in season 10 of Shark Tank. It was after watching Steve Harvey on The Steve Harvey Show demonstrate how to fold a pocket square with fabric tape that Cobb got the idea to solve this century-old wardrobe dilemma.

Promising review: "You will end the dilemma of the disappearing pocket square when they fall deep in your pocket. This product is the right size and seems durable." —B. Jones

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