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“Hey, sorry, something came up, and I can’t make it to dinner tonight.” —you when you realize your new bathtub pillow is calling your name.

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: "Totally worth every penny! The base is a beanbag made of a soft yet high-quality material. The beanbag makes the table portion very comfortable and also conforms to your lap, sofa, or other surface, ensuring its stability. The stand itself is also very sturdy and easily adjustable. It does not get flimsy over time or loose, so you don't have to worry about it holding your Kindle or iPad and then eventually sagging. It can even be removed from the table if you wish, making the table even more functional for other uses. It is very easy to use, lightweight, easily adjustable, and strong!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $47.98 (available in four styles). 

BuzzFeed Shopping editor Kayla Boyd has one and says, "I LOVE this thing. It allows you to literally wrap yourself in a blanket, but still be able to use your hands, without your poor arm suffering in the cold breeze. I wear this while working from home, watching Netflix, and while taking naps. It's so comfy that there have been times I don't want to take it off when I have to run to the store — the only reason I do is because I don't want it to get dirty. I can't imagine one person who wouldn't be happy to have this wonderful bundle of coziness."

Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in 12 styles, including pullover and quarter-zip options).

Promising review: "I had contemplated buying one of the expensive Lovesacs but decided to roll the dice and try a less expensive option. Found this product, read the reviews, purchased it, and hoped for the best. OMG! It’s HUGE (bigger than I imagined in my head) and SO comfortable and supportive. You don’t sink down to the floor like in a traditional beanbag, as this doesn’t have 'beans' inside. The setup was so easy. Going to order another one for my adult son, who just got his first apartment. What a great product and a BIG money saver." —Brittany W.

Get it from Amazon for $181.31+ (available in 19 styles).

It features a built-in timer that heats your towels for 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes before automatically shutting off.

Promising review: "Absolutely love this! My husband and I use it every day to have fresh hot towels when getting out of the shower. We also use it on blankets before bed if it’s really cold. 100% recommend getting this!!!" —Stephanie

Read more about how an Epsom salt soak or bath can help with stress and muscle relaxation at Cleveland Clinic.

Promising review: "Love this warm vanilla scent! Warming fragrance lingers even as it dissolves well in the bathtub. When I looked at the fragrance components, I was doubtful I would like it, but the combination does impart a warm vanilla scent." —Erma

Get it from Amazon for $5.87 (also available in two other scents and a two-pack).

Promising review: "The bubbliest of baths; the scents all smell amazing, but not overpowering. The bubbles are fine and plentiful, and gentle on the skin. I have purchased many times and will continue to purchase." —Sydney Carton 

Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in five scents and multi-packs).

And this has six suction cups to keep it in place!

Promising review: "This pillow is so nice. It’s so comfortable. It’s soft. It’s easy to clean. Just hang it up for easy drying, and it suctions to the back of the bathtub very well. Works beautifully for luxurious baths." —DeRhonda Brannum

Get it from Amazon for $23.49+ (available in four colors).

Promising review: "I struggled to find a good bath stand, until I gave this one a try! It is the perfect height for my bathtub, and it's also adjustable. So if you have a bathtub that sits higher or even lower, adjusting the height is very easy. The assembly was very straightforward. I use this stand every single night." —Kayleigh Lauhoff 

Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in three styles). 

Promising review: "The record player came today, and I've been playing my albums, and a few more I recently bought at a thrift shop. I love this record player! The sound quality and volume are perfect for listening in my living room or wherever I move it, since it's portable. I also like that I can connect external speakers to it if I want it louder, but I doubt I'll need to. I haven't tried the Bluetooth option yet. I'm enjoying the album player. That's really why I bought it. I'm delighted with it! And it's so pretty to look at, too. The black leather and metal exterior is sharp-looking. I can't wait to purchase more albums!" —Margarita T

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in 11 colors).

These can help with styes and relieve symptoms of pink eye. Read more about styes and warm compresses at NYU Langone. Read more about pink eye and warm compresses at Mayo Clinic.

Promising review: "I love these. I have had a mask that you heated in the microwave. It got dirty easily and smelled after a while. These are so handy and disposable, so each time you get one out of the package, you have a nice and clean mask. I have terrible trouble with dry eye. The warm mask helps soothe my eyes and get ready for sleep." —Shelly Crawford

Get a set of 16 from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two versions and a 30-pack). 

These string lights are also perfect for your living room and outdoor spaces, including patios and porches.

Promising review: "This is exactly what I wanted for my living room window to add a warm, cozy ambiance. They have way more settings and speeds than I even expected, so that was a nice bonus! I usually keep them on a slow fade, but I'm planning to speed it up for Christmas. These lights create a soft glow and a very relaxing environment, but you can change the mood by adjusting the speed. Money well spent!" —LeslieE

Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in three colors, two-packs, and with 300 or 600 bulbs).

Promising review: "No more sleepless nights. I was starting to suffer from insomnia because I have a slightly old box spring mattress. I started waking up with extreme neck and back pain. Since I’m on a tight budget I couldn’t just go buy a new bed. So, I found this and thought I’d give it a try. So far, it’s been three days, and I have not woken up in the middle of the night, and it feels amazing." —Yarixa

Get it from Amazon for $44.99+ (available in 2-, 3-, or 4-inch depth, nine standard bed sizes, and three versions).

Just add any popcorn kernels to the bowl, drizzle some oil or butter (if you feel so inclined), and pop it in the microwave. A few minutes later, you'll have perfectly popped popcorn, seasoned exactly how you like it.

Promising review: "I use inexpensive bulk popping corn, no oil or salt, and I don’t have to worry about the metal in the microwave popcorn bags that gets extremely hot and scorches the upside-down paper plate I have to put under the microwave bag each time. I pull the Salbree out, expand it, and add 1/4 cup of popping corn kernels to the base of the full line. I put it in the microwave for three-plus minutes and listen for the kernels to stop popping. Using the cool handles, I lift it out of the microwave, give it a minute to cool, and add just enough butter to give it flavor. Then I eat right out of the same bowl. I wash it out with dish soap and hot water, let it dry, and then put it away for next time. Pure genius. A great value." —RobG

Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in 24 colors).

Big Bear Chocolates is a small business based in Spokane, Washington, selling gourmet caramel apples, chocolates, and fresh fudge. 

Promising review: "I wanted to try these out since I have never purchased one. Anyway, what a fun way to drink your hot chocolate. The marshmallows just burst out. Plus, both of the bombs I bought were delicious. Fast shipping. Exactly as described. Will purchase from this vendor again!" —Shannon R. Dugger

Get one from Big Bear Chocolates on Etsy for $6.99+ (available in 11 flavors).

Promising review: "The illustrations are very well done. Definitely have to say you need a logical mind to figure out these puzzles. You get a deep feeling of success when you figure out 'who dunnit.'" —Renee Goff

Get it from Amazon for $10.71 (also available for the Kindle).

Promising review: "I love this clay! It is inexpensive and great for my craft projects, and very easy for my kids to use as well. It is very lightweight when dry, so it is good to use for making jewelry, and it is easy to sand down any rough edges. Just what I was looking for!" —Lauren Lovato

Get it from Amazon for $8.39+ (available in two sizes).

A mesh screen, poker, and rain cover are all included.

Promising review: "I did research on different firepits and found this one to be the best option for us. It was the first day of Fall when we received it, and the weather was going to be cool. When we opened the box, my husband and dad started to assemble it. It took about 10-ish minutes to get everything screwed in. We got everything to start the fire and voilà.. it was perfect, beautiful, and put out great heat!! We have been using it every night since we received it ;-) Plus, my kids love sitting around the fire. Just an FYI... this has been the easiest way to get our kids sleepy and ready for bed. No struggle to get them down after they have been around this awesome firepit!" —Rachel S

Get it from Amazon for $159.99+ (available in two sizes and two colors).

Promising review: "This is such a comfortable chair or bed! I was very happy with my purchase. You won’t go wrong if you are looking for comfort or if you need to save space. I highly recommend this." —danny

Get it from Amazon for $99.99+ (available in two sizes and 11 colors). 

According to Johns Hopkins, you may want to avoid diffusing oils around larger groups and young children because of the side effects of different oils.

The diffuser can also be used as a color-changing night-light, plus it has programmable on/off cycles and auto-shutoff once the water runs out.

Promising review: "This diffuser is very quiet, and it diffuses very well. If you add essential oils to it, it also diffuses the scent very well. Not only is it easy to use, but it’s also cool/fun that you can put it on a light mode. You can set the light to one color in particular, or you can leave it on the setting that rotates through the colors. You should definitely buy this if you don’t want to spend a fortune on a diffuser." —Lexi

Get the diffuser from Amazon for $13.49+ (available in three sizes and six finishes).

The six scents included are orange, tea tree, peppermint, lavender, lemongrass, and eucalyptus.

Promising review: "I bought the six-pack essential oils gift set, and they are wonderful. I put the lavender in at night to help me with my sleep, and it has surely made a difference. Furthermore, I have to say that I totally love the way the sweet orange smells. Without a doubt, it is one of my favorites. I will certainly buy it again, and it also makes a great gift. The box that the oils came in was utterly beautiful, and it is very sturdy; it had foam all on the inside of the box to cushion the bottles. I just can't say enough about these oils. You won't be sorry if you buy it." —Jo Ann R.

Get the set from Amazon for $9.95 (also available in other scent varieties). 

This variety pack includes six tea bags of each flavor: English breakfast, Earl Grey, decaffeinated breakfast, lemon and orange, pure Assam, green tea with jasmine, organic peppermint, and organic chamomile.

Promising review: "Wow! Very high quality and the package is absolutely gift-worthy. I am really enjoying this assortment. I really feel like I am in on something now that I have tried this brand. Sort of like going to England without actually going! I wish they carried this brand in my local supermarket." —Ryan

Unlike similar slippers, these are durable and designed for wear indoors and outdoors.

Promising review: "I bought these for myself for Christmas. I originally was debating getting Uggs, but I decided to look into some cheaper alternatives, and I am so glad I did!!! As soon as I received these, I was in love. They look very nice and feel great! After wearing these for a few weeks, I can say I will be buying another pair! These even work well for walking to the mailbox or walking my daughter to the bus stop, and we have a 3-acre-long driveway! :)" —Emily Wofford

Get them from Amazon for $57.60+ (available in women's sizes 5–11 in standard or wide and 16 colors).

Promising review: "Beautiful hardcover cookbook with so many yummy Disney recipes from the parks! There is a lot of Disney foodie history in it, plus recipes that look easy to follow with high-quality ingredients. There are fun maps of each of the parks inside, showing where the food is typically located, which makes it fun. As an avid Disney fan, I have never seen a cookbook like this." —Nicole

Get it from Amazon for $17.05+ (also available for the Kindle or spiral-bound).

Promising review: "My child has been asking for a cloudscape on her wall/ceiling for some time now, and after I saw this product in the reviews, I took a risk and bought two of them. I was shocked at how many accessories for hanging these up and securing the cords to the ceiling and wall came with the product. And the options for different types of hanging and adhesion were plentiful. I was able to hang the clouds up in probably a total of 10 minutes. After fluffing the clouds a bit and letting my daughter pick the exact right spot, we were so happy with the result! The brightness, color options, pattern options, etc., were endless. My daughter enjoys having the app on her phone because it makes it fun to create the mood she is looking for, depending on the occasion (she also likes to mess with me by making them blink or change when she’s not in the room and I am in there picking up laundry or what have you). She also enjoys having the timer feature so that she can go to sleep with it on. Overall, I’m very impressed and highly recommend this product!" —JHay

Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in several quantities).

Promising review: "We have used this screen for almost a year now. It is great quality. It’s easy to put together and comes with a bag for carrying or transporting. The screen is good quality. The size is perfect for having a movie night outside. It looks great, and the white screen makes the movie or sports game look great and bright. It is stretchy but not too much that it looks sloppy." —Candy

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in six sizes).

Promising review: "I was pleasantly surprised by how clear the picture was, and the built-in speaker works pretty well! We have used this for outside gaming nights or outdoor movies and have had multiple people over, and I could hear it over the noise. It's small enough that it's portable, and it's easy to connect. I would highly suggest. I might get rid of my TV and just use this to watch TV shows/movies." —HappyMiniCow

Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in two versions).

Promising review: "I am OBSESSED with this chair. I wanted something big and comfy that I can lounge in for reading on my patio. This was everything I had dreamed of and more. I can’t wait to get home every day to read on this thing. My cat enjoys cuddling up with me as well. I’ve read three books since purchasing this chair less than a month ago. It was easy to put together, too! A little intimidating but totally doable for just one person. I strongly recommend this chair." —Regina

Get it from Amazon for $169.99 (available in four colors). 

Promising review: "I didn't know what to expect from this super adorable anxiety bookshelf, but it delivered! I shake it up when I feel anxiety, even frustration, and I sort all the little books back onto the shelves anyway I want, and it is sooo satisfying! The bookshelf is super cute and well-built. It is sturdy and beautiful. The tiny books are detailed, and their covers are amazing. They aren't actual books, but they really look like they are. This is the most gratifying gift I have ever purchased for myself. Beyond satisfied!" —Elda M. Ferguson

Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in four colors). 

Ok, I don't think I have ever written a product review this fast in my life. I think I've had this for less than a week, and I have spent copious hours on my couch, bundled up under this thing. I genuinely cannot describe how soft this is. It's also *gigantic*, so it kind of has a natural weighted-blanket quality. The only thing I dislike is that I got this at the start of the summer and not in the winter, because this would be elite while sitting on my couch watching snow fall.

Promising review: "This is the softest, most luxurious throw I’ve ever seen. It’s super soft, heavy, and warm…amazing! I’m usually pretty frugal, but this is well worth every penny!" —Susan W.

Get it from Cozy Earth for $228+ (available in two sizes, five colors, and three other versions).

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