Hear me out, these weird-ass finds are actually life-changing

Standing on a hard floor while you cook a meal or clean the kitchen will leave you feeling more tired than necessary. These anti-fatigue mats soften the surface so your feet, legs, and back don’t get so fatigued. A thick memory foam feels great underfoot and lets you move around on a gentle, squishy surface. They look pretty and are easy to clean, too. Choose from 12 sizes and eight colors.

When swiping balm over your lips isn’t solving your chapped, dry lips situation, spend five minutes with this gel lip mask that’s infused with hyaluronic acid to hydrate and resveratrol to plump your lips up. It’s infused with strawberry, too, so that this self-care is tasty and pleasant. And the results last all day. This is a pack of five.

Who says lighting can’t also be art? This projector night-light provides illumination so you don’t have to turn on lights when you creep to the kitchen or bathroom in the night. It also uses that light to throw a splash of beauty on the wall, so your nighttime wanderings are enjoyable. You set the brightness, and it turns on automatically when the room is dark and turns off again when there is ambient light.

When your monstera, cut flowers, or other houseplant goes floppy, these beautiful plant support stakes will hold it up and add a bit of bling to your indoor garden. Loop the stems into the hooks, and it will hold everything together without adding ugly string or wires to your decor. “These sweet little supports help to rein in the stalks in a decorative way,” said one reviewer. They come in six sizes and styles.

When you make a big batch of broth, soup, or stew, use this freezer food block to turn it into easy-to-store blocks of leftovers that stack in your freezer. Line the block with a freezer bag, fill it with your creation, and put it in the freezer. In a few hours, open the container and remove your frozen block. “Makes life so much easier when all the frozen items are the same shape,” said one reviewer. It comes in two sizes.

When a bug deposits a nasty, painful, itchy venom or saliva in your epidermis, you don’t have to suffer. This suction tool will pull the irritant out. Place it over the bite and pull up on the handle. “[Works] not only for mosquito bites, but also ant and wasp or bee stings,” said one reviewer. “The itching & pain are dramatically reduced within seconds of using.” It comes in 13 colors.

If you like your whiskey cold but don’t want it watered down, these whiskey freeze glasses are the hack you have been looking for. Fill the double-walled glass with water and freeze it. Then set it in the silicone sleeve to protect your hands from the cold and pour your whiskey into the glass. Your spirits will chill with no water added. This is a set of two, and they come in four colors.

When your side mirror is fogged over, icy, or too rain-splattered to see through, deploy this telescoping side mirror squeegee, roll the windows down, and fix that STAT. It will even reach across the front seat to clear the passenger side mirror. The tiny squeegee is perfect for the task and fast. You will feel so prepared that you might get recruited into MI5. “This is a lifesaver,” said one reviewer. “Plus, it's hilarious to look at and to use. Now, I can't imagine life without it.” It comes in three colors.

Ready for a weird but effective at-home spa treatment? These overnight cleansing foot pads are infused with eucalyptus, tourmaline, and menthol to help you relax and to pull toxins out of your body through your feet. Wear them while sleeping, reading, or watching TV for increased energy and improved mood. “I really can feel the difference in the morning,” said one reviewer. “I feel and move better [... and] I sleep so much better!!!” This is a pack of 10.

Solve the problem of squishy bar soap by mounting these cute bar soap holders on the wall of your shower. The soap lives in a dry compartment as water drains into a drain tray, so the soap stays usable and intact all the way through the bar. Open the compartment to grab and use it. Empty the drain tray occasionally. Problem solved. This is a two-pack, and they come in two colors.

Turn your front door key into a light so you can reliably see to fit that key into the lock, whatever happens with the porch light. This LED thumb light peels and sticks to a key and points a bright beam of light right where you need it. It’s also handy to have when you need a light for any reason. And you will always have one because it is attached to your keys.

Mousing can be hard on the hands and wrists because the traditional version requires you to work small hand muscles in a pronated position, putting a twist in the carpal tunnel where the nerves that control your hands travel. This vertical mouse straightens that twist, so you work in a less stressed position. It connects to your computer with a reliable and fast 2.4-gigahertz connection or Bluetooth and can connect interchangeably to three devices. It comes in six slick colors.

Car sickness, seasickness, air sickness, and all the many reasons your day is being derailed by nausea are no match for these nausea relief inhalers. They deliver a nausea-relieving herbal scent that stops that icky feeling fast. There are no chemicals or medications, just herbs. “Changed my life!” said one reviewer. “My nausea is gone immediately after using this!” This is a two-pack.

There will be no more spilled drinks at your garden party! Stick these drink holder stakes into the grass or the sand and set your beverage in the cage at the top. It keeps the drink handy and within reach from your lawn chair. They break down into two smaller pieces so you can carry them in the included bag. This is a pack of four in an assortment of colors.

Hate the feel of the inside of a sleeping bag? Don’t want to figure out how to wash it after you sweat in it all night? This sleeping bag liner is like a set of sheets for your sleeping bag. Snuggle into this zippered, 100% cotton, easy-to-wash layer so your sleeping bag experience isn’t ever-so-slightly gross. It even has an attached pillowcase so you can turn a jacket into a pillow. It’s handy to have if you stay in motels where you don’t trust the sheets, too. It comes in seven colors.

When you can’t get those weird crevices on the toilet, stove, or other fixtures clean with your usual tools, pull out this disposable crevice cleaning brush and attack the mess with precision. The scrubby ends are effective and small enough to reach into corners and to polish the details. This is a pack of 30, and they come in four colors.

When scrubbing the grout or sink details is ineffective, bring out the power tools! This power scrubber spins its brush heads 60 times a second to remove caked-on grime and other messes easily. It runs on batteries, so you can toss it in your cleaning caddy and keep it handy. It’s waterproof and has both pulse and a continuous scrubbing modes. There are four extra heads you can add.

Leave cute messages for guests, your partner, or your kids, and make sure they see them by writing them on this rechargeable wooden message board. It lights up when it senses motion to illuminate your missive. Hang it on the fridge to call out leftovers, on a bedroom door to welcome a guest, or whatever else you think of. Even without messages on it, it lights your way to the bathroom or in a dark entryway.

Ready for the best — and cheapest — tech upgrade for your vehicle? This retractable car charger has pull-out cords to charge whatever phone you have. And there are also two plugs — one USB-C and one USB-A, so you can plug in any other device (if you have a cord for it) and charge that, too. Your road trips will no longer include fights over who gets to charge their phone because your car will be nicknamed the future mobile. It comes in two colors.

Writing with these invisible ink pens will make you feel like Harriet the Spy. Scribble your secret messages and leave them in plain sight. No one will suspect. When your message recipient is ready to read your missive, they can pull out their own secret message pen and shine the ink-revealing light on it. The pens are double-sided with invisible ink on one end and a light on the other. This is a pack of five in an assortment of colors.

Pull this weighted eye mask over your eyes, relax, and drift off. The combination of weighted glass beads, heat, and darkness has a soporific effect that will have you dozing soundly in minutes. You can use it cold but microwaving the insert to warm it intensifies the restfulness and is a quick cure for dry eyes. “I wake up feeling refreshed and happy!!!” said one reviewer. “Life-changing item!” It comes in three colors.

You can pull that too-big ring you love out of the drawer and put it on your finger. This ring sizer adjuster is the easy way to make it fit comfortably. Weave the clear silicone coils onto the back of the ring to reduce the ring size by as much as 1.5 sizes. “It was easy to put on and definitely does the trick!” said one of over 7,000 five-star reviewers. “Super comfortable. Rarely notice it is even there!” Choose from four sizes.

Add some creature comforts to your ride by mounting this car tissue holder to the visor so you can find and grab a tissue while driving. It looks beautiful — with a bit of rhinestone bling — and holds a pack of tissues within reach. It’s easy to fill — just unzip it and add another pack. You can also mount it to a seat pocket or car door. It comes in five colors.

Chop your salad right in the bowl with this Mezzaluna salad knife that’s perfect for crushing lettuce, herbs like cilantro, or even nuts. The double, curved edge also works well to chop vegetables on a cutting board with an easy rocking motion that gets herbs, greens, and other hard-to-pin-down ingredients sliced and diced quickly. It comes with blade protectors so you can store it in a drawer.

With this loofah shower mat on the floor of your shower, you won’t slip and fall while lathering up. You will have soft, happy feet, though. It has a grippy underside and an exfoliating surface so you can scrub your feet without bending over to do it. “[It] feels great underfoot, providing a gentle massage every time I step on it,” said one reviewer. [And it] adds a touch of elegance to my bathroom décor.” Choose from 17 colors and 10 sizes.

When it’s hot in your shorts — either because of your workout or the weather — don’t wear underwear that adds to the problem. These performance boxers keep you cool, wick moisture away, are light, and dry quickly. The cooling micromesh fabric has hordes of fans who swear by these to keep those nether parts comfy in the heat. “I feel dry and cool all the livelong day,” said one reviewer. They come in four colors and five sizes.

• Available sizes: Small — 3X-Large
• Available colors: 4

Protect your good shirt next time you are invited to an event where you are likely to overheat. Line the collar with these sweat collar protectors to keep your collar from getting that hard-to-remove sweat ring that makes you give up on that expensive garment. It’s easy to do, and the tape soaks up sweat, which makes your shirt more comfortable to wear.

This wine tumbler is the versatile stemmed wine glass you have been looking for to take camping, to the pool, and to outdoor concerts. The double-walled, insulated tumbler won’t break and keeps your beverage chilled for hours. Drop it into the stem stand and you can sip from an elegant container. Or go stemless. The insulation will keep condensation from getting your hands wet. This is a two-pack, and they come in three colors.

Keep a pack of these allover body wipes in your work truck, car, beach bag, or camping kit so you can approximate a shower whenever you feel the need. They are big enough to give yourself a serious wipe down when you can’t get to a shower, and they are infused with aloe, ginseng, tea tree oil, and cooling peppermint so you will smell good — and feel good — when you are done. This is a pack of 10 wipes.

Leggings, pants, scarves, and jeans can quickly overwhelm your closet and drawers. But these pants hangers are here to help you bring order and more storage to your wardrobe. Hang both hooks from the closet rod and slide your entire collection over the specialized hangers. Then unhook one hook from the rod and let five garments hang in the space of one. Choose from four colors.

Put this ab twister board somewhere convenient and step on it for a daily dance party, and you will soon be sporting abs. It moves smoothly on the ball bearings in the base while magnets and acupressure nodes make the experience feel terrific on your feet. The movement targets thighs, hips, and back while engaging your core. It improves balance, too. “It’s compact, it gets your heart pumping, it’s simply a great workout,” said one reviewer. “I put one by my computer desk and every hour or so I get up and twist for 5-10 minutes.” It comes in two sizes and six colors.

Drop this rechargeable cooler light into the ice in your cooler and end the icy hunt for the right refreshment. It is waterproof and lights up for hours, so when you open the cooler, you can see everything that’s in it. “Life changing,” said one reviewer. “My first time out with this was in a cooler with six different people's favorite drinks. No one accidentally grabbed the wrong beer.”

Treat your skin to a spa day with this collagen chin mask that’s infused with gold, collagen, hyaluronic acid, retinol, aloe, and vitamin E. Strap it on and spot-treat this often-neglected area, allowing it to soak up hydration and healing. “My quick spa fix!” said one reviewer. “Leaves my skin noticeably plumper, brighter, and hydrated after just one 15-minute session.” They come in three colors and styles.

Drop your bar of soap in this soap pouch to make it a more effective and less messy body wash solution. The sack has two levels of exfoliation so you can scrub up without hurting delicate areas, and it creates some serious lather. It makes the soap easier to hold onto, too, so you won’t drop it in the shower. But the best part is that it solves soap’s storage problems. Hang it to dry, and your bar won’t get squishy. Now, you can grab it and take it on a trip or to the gym.

Go into the heat carrying a cool breeze you can call on as needed. This rechargeable, portable handheld turbo fan is small enough to tuck into a pocket or day pack but powerful enough to stop you from panting and sweating out there. Hold it in a hand. Wear it around your neck. Or set it on a surface and point the breeze where you need it. It has five speeds and comes in six colors.

Take a few minutes to label those cords as you plug them into your TV or computer — or toss them into a box — and one day, you will thank yourself. These cable labels make it easy. They grip with hook-and-loop fabric, and you can write on them with the pen you have handy. “It's the little things, and this little thing is brilliant,” said one reviewer. “We put them on all our cords, and [there is] no more 'what the heck does this go to' for [our] gadgets.” They come in six sizes and two colors.

Cook perfect, round fried eggs or pancakes by pouring the liquid into this egg ring that looks like a cat. Pick up the cat by the tail when your egg is cooked and slide your perfect egg onto a spatula. The silicone keeps the tail from getting hot. “A cute way to make sure my egg sandwich is always purrrrfect in the morning for work,” said one reviewer. This is a three-pack.

You don’t have to find space and patience for a shredder to secure your personal information against the prying eyes of trash hunters. This identity theft protection roller stamp will do the job with none of the hassles. Roll it over your name, address, and important number, and it will obscure them so you can toss your papers intact. It comes in three colors.

Drop a handful of these mouthwash tablets into your purse, travel bag, or pocket, and you can freshen your mouth as needed throughout your day or trip. They are much more than a breath mint. They are a probiotic that builds a healthy microbiome in your mouth. They have hydroxyapatite to remineralize your teeth. And the green tea, wild mint, and peppermint oils freshen your breath and act as an antioxidant. Choose from two flavors.

How many cans of soda do you waste because you can’t finish the whole thing? These silicone soda can lids let you put a partial can back in the fridge without worrying that it will spill or go flat in there. They seal tightly, look like a can lid, and keep the bubbles in the liquid. They keep bugs out of your drinks, too. This is a pack of six. They come in six colors.

Load a paper towel holder with these reusable microfiber cleaning cloths and make mopping up messes grab-and-go easy while saving some trees. They are much more durable than a paper towel. You could use one to clean the kitchen. Then toss it in the wash and reuse it up to 50 times. There are 75 towels on the roll, and they come in 14 colors.

When you go into a crowd, there are likely a few pickpockets looking for packs and purses they can zip open and lighten of their contents. These zipper locks will foil those plans. Clip your zippers together so your bag is too hard for them to open. They are handy for adding bling or ID to a zipper pull, too. This is a pack of eight. They come in three colors.

Need more kitchen storage? Turn the inside of your cabinets into clever cubbies with these cabinet door storage boxes. They are the perfect place to stash jar lids, plastic bags, utensils, and more. And they work just as well in the bathroom or office. Peel and stick them to a smooth surface and create the storage you need. This is a pack of four.

Turn every pair of shoes you own into easy slip-ons by replacing the laces with these elastic no-tie shoelaces. Once you get them installed, you can step into your shoes, give the tab a tug, and be on your way. The slight give to the laces makes shoes more comfortable, too, since they stretch and rebound as you walk. Choose from 16 colors.

Turn your bedside table into an entertainment and lighting system using only your phone and this music table lamp. Drop your phone on the center platform to charge it wirelessly. Connect it to the speaker to play soft music — or audiobooks — as you fall asleep. Tap the light for a gentle night-light with four levels of brightness. It’s rechargeable, so you can carry it to the living room or take it on a trip, too. It comes in four colors.

Turn that drawer full of tangled wires into an orderly collection of color-coded cable packages using these magnetic twist ties. Wrap the stretchy silicone string around your coiled wires and snap the magnetic ends together. They will stay put, yet be easy to use. This is a pack of 20 in an assortment of colors. There are 11 colors to choose from.

Tuck this pair of pens into your everyday carry, and you will be ready for anything. Sign a contract with the pen. Use the stylus at the checkout so you don’t have to touch the public one. You will also be carrying an LED light, Imperial and metric rulers, a bubble level, a bottle opener, and several screwdrivers of different types and sizes. “I use these at least a couple times a day,” said one reviewer. “It’s always in my shirt pocket.” There are three styles.

Eliminate the clutter of ball caps dropped onto every surface of your home by giving the hats a home of their own. This hat rack is one long hook that can handle the entire collection. Hang it horizontally or vertically. It comes in six colors, and this is a two-pack. So you can create a hat wall or a simple hat rack, depending on the size of your collection.

Cleaning the bathroom and kitchen does not have to leave you exhausted and with throbbing hands and muscles. Aim this electric spin scrubber at the mess and it will oscillate it clean with almost no effort from you. Snap off the brush head and replace it with an abrasive scrubby, a soft sponge, or any of six attachments. It’s rechargeable and an LED display tells you how much charge it has left. It comes in three colors.

Bring light to your next outdoor gathering by snapping this patio light umbrella to the pole of your patio umbrella. It acts as a chandelier for all who gather beneath. A push of a button changes the brightness level so you can shift from romantic mood lighting to bright enough to play a board game. “It changed our whole outdoor experience!” said one reviewer. “We can play cards on the patio, have a nice meal, etc.”

Drop this stylish tissue holder into one of the cup holders in your car so you always have a tissue handy as you drive. The pretty containers liven up your interior, and the convenience will make you wonder how you ever managed without them. No need to install a special automotive tissue holder or take the time to load it when it’s empty. These tissues are soft and durable, and this is a four-pack. Choose blue-patterned or pink flowers.

Tame all the baby hairs and frizzy bits that want to stick straight up with a swipe of this hair wax stick. It makes all your flyaways lie down and stay put while feeding your locks a bit of nutrition in the form of beeswax, vitamin E, avocado oil, and castor seed oil. “Life changing for the slick back looks!” said one reviewer. “Lasts forever, too.”

This magnetic paper towel holder lets you stick a roll of towels almost anywhere. Keep some paper towels - or a hand towel — at the grill, on the fridge, on the washer, in your camper, or on the edge of a sink. In a smaller size, it lets you hang hot mitts or tools. Wherever you have a bit of metal to stick it to, you can have what you need at hand. It comes in three sizes and three colors.

When you are stuck on the couch and can’t drag yourself up to take care of yourself, throw these activity dice and let them decide what you should do about it. The nine color-coded dice will give you some ideas to choose from. Go for a hike? Take a bath? Go to a museum? Pick a category color — relaxation, movement, connection, etc. — or get creative and choose several categories.

With this projection alarm clock on the job of waking you up, you don’t even have to sit up to see the time. It projects it on the ceiling so you can crack one eye open, know how much time you have left, and either fly out of bed or hit the snooze button. You can adjust the position of the display and choose its brightness and color. The clock itself puts on a light show and has two USB ports to charge your phone. It comes in four colors.

Bring some country style to your candle lighting scenario with this cowboy boot ceramic match holder. The match striker is on the sole, so you don’t have to keep a flimsy matchbook around to get a light, and it looks cute on your table setting, mantle, or bathroom vanity. It comes in white or pink.

With this car safety hammer in your glove box or console, you don’t have to fear becoming one of those heart-wrenching stories of people who got stuck in a car and drowned or burned. A pointy hammer that’s designed to break a car window will create an exit, and the seatbelt cutter will make getting out fast and fumble-free. It also has a standard hammer. It comes in three colors, including one that glows in the dark, so you can find it.

When a headache threatens to turn into a migraine, this compression head wrap will save the day. Grab it out of the fridge or freezer and pull it on like a hat. You can pull it over your eyes to block out light while the icy cold compression calms your nerve endings, stopping the pain and chasing away the worst of that migraine. “This product changed my life,” said more than one reviewer. It comes in six colors.

With some outfits, there is nowhere to stash some cash, credit cards, or a key. When you want to go out into the world wearing that ensemble, this zipper sock wallet lets you bring along a few necessities. It’s also a great place to stash a backup ID and credit card while traveling in case you lose your wallet. They come in four sizes and 47 colors.

When you have to work outside in the heat — or your workout puts you in danger of overheating — wear these cooling neck wraps to stay cool. They are filled with a gel that freezes faster than water and stays cold for a long time. Chill them in your cooler or freeze them before you head out. And pull them on when you start to feel overheated. This is a pack of four, and they come in two sizes and two colors.