65 Insanely Cheap Things On Amazon That Are Utterly Brilliant

The modern toilet was made with sitting comfort in mind. But the human body evolved to squat. This bathroom toilet stool adapts the comfort of sitting to the anatomy of pooping. It elevates your legs into a near-squat, so you can sit comfortably without sacrificing the health of your digestive system. Over 10,000 people give it five stars, and many tell tales, worth reading, of lives changed.

Your plants are already sitting in a window catching light, right? Why not add this suncatcher trellis to one — or four — of them and transform that light into rainbows? The plant will look stylish with the decorative metal trellis sticking out of its dirt, and the crystal hanging from it will shoot color all over your space when the sun hits it.

If you like those spray cans of oil that make it so easy to put a pan of lightly oiled food into the air fryer, you will love this glass oil sprayer that lets you choose the oil that goes into the sprayer. And when you need to pour oil, which you will, it can handle that, too. It comes in lots of colors if you want to color-code your oil selection.

Making salad into a jar is a brilliant idea. But eating it out of a jar doesn’t go that well. This salad pod is the hack that makes it all work. Build your salad. Shake the dressing so it’s all beautifully tossed. Then open the side and eat it as if from a bowl. It makes it easy to pack salad to go.

These adorable bird wall lights are more than decorative. They bring some subtle ambient lighting to your space. Charge it up. Peel and stick the magnetic base to the wall. Choose from the three light colors. And stick the bird to the base. It will turn on when it senses motion and turn off again a few minutes later.

Why do the best ideas happen in the shower? This waterproof notepad lets you capture them. Stick it to the wall with the included suction cups, and you are ready to brainstorm with lather. It comes with a suction-cup pencil holder and an Aqua Pencil, so you can jot the genius ideas that will unfold in there.

Bring some bling to those boring white AirPods you sport so often with these glow-in-the-dark stickers. They will make it easy to find your earbuds in the dark, too. “The perfect way to personalize your earbuds while adding an extra layer of protection against scratches,” wrote one reviewer. Choose from butterflies, flowers, aliens, and so many more options to make that essential bit of daily tech yours.

Instead of hauling the big vacuum out to the car when it's finally time to clean, keep this car vacuum in the car and clean as you go. The rechargeable battery won’t tether you to a cord. The many attachments are designed to get into the weird crevices of your interior. And you can clean every time you are stuck in your car waiting for someone.

Whether you consider yourself a spreadsheet nerd or you wish your spreadsheet skills were sharper, this Excel cheat sheet desk pad is the tool that will take you to the next level. There is no need to memorize formulas or keyboard shortcuts because they are all here — displayed at your fingertips. “Cheesy but fun,” wrote one reviewer. “I need all the Excel support I can get.” There are other patterns if you want a less nerdy, huge desk pad.

If your feet hurt, every step is agony. You need tools to help alleviate that pain. This foot massage roller is a cheap, effective tool. It is a must-have in every foot-care arsenal. “OMG, my foot pain was literally melting away!” wrote one of over 1,000 five-star reviewers. Choose a color you like and roll away the pain.

Keep your gear handy when you are kicking back on the couch by slinging this armrest organizer over the arm of your favorite seat. It looks pretty — like a small throw — and holds everything from the remote control to your reading material and craft supplies. There are lots of colors and patterns to choose from.

Washing your hands with whatever soap they stock in public restrooms leaves them dry and crispy. Packing along your own soap — in the form of these paper soap sheets — is easier than carrying hand soap everywhere you go. It comes in lots of scents and is both antibacterial and moisturizing.

If you don’t bring an umbrella with you, it will rain. This is a known fact. This mini umbrella is the easy — and cute — way to make sure you always have one. It folds up small, fits into its own case, and stashes easily in your bag so you are covered. It comes in lots of cute colors, too.

You do not need to get up from the couch to plug in your dying phone. Not if you install this sofa socket into the couch cushions. Once you get the wires plugged in and installed, you will never have to shift yourself from comfort to plug in again. It has a 10-foot cord that brings the power to you.

This handheld mini fan is your best friend when the weather is hot, your outfit is too warm, or your body goes into overheat mode for any reason. Pull it out, hit the button, and enjoy a cool breeze. Hold it in your hand, stand it up on a flat surface, and tuck it in your purse. It has a flashlight and comes in so many colors that you can match your outfit.

This coffee mug warmer is an indulgence that quickly becomes the kind of necessity you can’t imagine living without. Every cup of tea or coffee stays warm until you get to the end of the cup. “My tea and cocoa stay perfectly warm… for hours!” wrote one reviewer. “A must-have for sippers! How have I lived my whole life without this?” It has four temperature settings and shuts off automatically after an interval you set.

Wear this clip-on flashlight on your shirt so you can see your clipboard, phone, or other details in the dark. Snap it onto a pocket in your purse so you can illuminate the interior. It is so handy, with a magnetic clip, three lighting modes, and an easy-to-tap power button. “Clip it on you, your dog's collar, the refrigerator, or give one to your friends who walk at night,” wrote one reviewer.

Get your mouth — and breath — super clean by making this tongue scraper part of your daily routine. “Recommended by my dental hygienist,” wrote one reviewer. “It's added that last step of cleanliness and breath-freshness as part of my very diligent daily oral hygiene routine.” It comes with a cute travel pouch.

This magnetic storage shelf is the perfect addition to the kitchen or laundry room, adding an easy-access storage spot for everything from bread to fruit to dryer sheets to laundry soap. It grips the side of the fridge or any metal appliance firmly and holds items in the basket, on the shelf, and via two included hooks.

With this flameless lighter in hand, you will have no trouble getting the fire started, lighting the candles, or setting fire to whatever it is you intend to smoke. It will not be impeded by wind, rain, or a lack of butane. All it needs is a charge once in a while, and it will send an electric arc between two nodes to create fire. There are lots of colors to choose from.

Where do you put a sweater that has a washing label that reads, “Dry flat?” This is probably the main reason people fail at washing sweaters. But with this folding drying rack secured to the back of a door, it’s easy. You can let three sweaters lie flat at once, with air circulating around them, so you don’t have to do anything till you wear them or put them away.

No room — or patience — for a shredder? Don’t give up and toss all that personal information into the trash where spies (and thieves) can use it to build a case against you. Use this identity theft roller stamp to obscure the important parts before you send documents to the trash. “An inexpensive way to ensure your privacy!” wrote one reviewer.

Bring some high-tech to the application of seasonings with this electric salt & pepper grinder set. All you do is flip it over, and it lights up and starts grinding your spices into the pan or plate while you marvel at the ease of not having to use two hands for such a simple task. “When your friends and family come over and see you using them, their heads explode because they think they're so awesome,” wrote one reviewer.

Mount this clever detachable hanging organizer to a wall or inside a cupboard, and you can have a laundry hamper anywhere. It stands on its own so you can set it in front of the washer or use it without mounting it. It collapses for storage and has vents to air out the dirty clothes. It comes in several sizes and with a small basket attachment.

Put down the paper towels! This glass cleaning cloth is so much more effective. You don’t even need window cleaner to get mirrors, windows, and other glass surfaces spotless and streak-free. These babies do it with just water. “I just wet it and wipe my glass, and it dries clean, clear with no streaks,” wrote one reviewer.

Clip the slickest retro tech to your key chain and pull it out to capture your pics old school. This mini key chain camera is so small, you will be surprised when it takes surprisingly good photos and videos. “A fantastic little thingy!” wrote one reviewer. “An absolute winner, both thanks to its look and feel and how intuitively understandable the UI is.”

With this label maker machine in your pocket, you will quickly become a labeling lunatic. Design a quick label in the app, print it, and stick it to whatever is in front of you. Jars in the pantry, cupboards, your planner, everything in the closet. “I’m labeling everything now!” wrote one reviewer.

Gather up the hats that are scattered all over the house and hang them from this brilliant hat rack organizer. The bar attaches to the wall. The hat hangs from hooks that fit perfectly over that bar. And you can find the one you want when you want it. It comes with 20 hooks for ball caps and 10 clips that snap onto a brim.

It’s much easier to remember to take your medications if you have a supply with you. Keep a stash in this squeezable pill case and drop it in your bag or pocket. If you get into your day and realize you forgot a dose, you can take it right away. It’s small but holds up to 28 pills. This is a pack of two.

These stainless steel finger guards are the secret to speeding up your vegetable prep skills. Go ahead and speed cut. With this shield protecting your delicate flesh, you won’t get sliced. It is imprinted with a clever saying — there are several options — that empowers you as you wield sharp weapons.

Warm weather is less annoying with this magnetic screen door installed on your patio door. Instead of struggling to get through the door while carrying food or drinks, push through, and it will open for you. Then it will close behind you to keep bugs out. The dog and kids will be able to come and go without help, too.

Don’t let a room full of light pollution damage your slumber. Cover the offending lights with these LED light blocking stickers. You will still be able to see the time on the clock or the indicator light that tells you if that device is on. But it won’t be so bright. These two sheets have plenty of shapes — or you can cut your own — to cover everything that glows.

Settle in and get comfortable on your next flight by snapping this airplane phone holder to the tray table and enjoying a movie on your small screen hands-free. You can clamp this MagSafe phone holder to anything, in fact — machines at the gym, your luggage, a table, or your desk. “It adjusts from kitchen tables to office desks to airline trays,” wrote one reviewer. “[A] necessity for every traveler.”

Keeping the shower clean is much easier than finding time to scrub off the muck that has accumulated for weeks. This shower squeegee enables that habit. Hook it over the shower door and give the smooth surfaces a quick swipe after every shower. “I can’t remember the last time I’ve used cleanser,” wrote one reviewer. “Just use it after each shower.”

Can’t decide if you prefer the tactile act of jotting notes on paper or the digital convenience of keeping them in your phone? This smart reusable notebook lets you have it both ways. Jot your notes. Digitize them in the app. Then erase those notes and use the page again. You can send the notes to the digital storage service of your choice.

You might look at that gum embedded in your carpet and think this is a disaster without a cure. This adhesive remover will surprise you — and easily clean the carpet, remove stickers, get rid of adhesives, and more. Spray it on the disaster and wipe it away. “This stuff is magic,” wrote one reviewer. “It gets tough sticky stuff off walls, whiteboards, and more.”

Take the drudgery out of meal prep by hiring this vegetable chopper to do all the dicing. It churns out perfect cubes — in two sizes — of prepped vegetables faster than you can cut a single pepper. Lay the vegetable on the bed and close the lid. The catch tray holds 5 cups, and you can use it to store the prepped food.

Drop this waterproof cup coaster into the cup holder of your car to protect it from spills, sweating drinks, and messes. Instead of cleaning out that hard-to-access cup holder, pull the coaster out, rinse it, and drop it back in. There is a tab to make pulling it out easy, and you can choose a color to match — or add a pop of color to — your interior.

Turn the war against bugs on your patio into a game with this electric fly swatter. You will be so heavily armed that the insects won’t stand a chance because this racket is charged with 3,800 volts. All you have to do is make contact, and the pest is done for. It runs on batteries and has an ergonomic handle.

Upgrade your cleaning kit with this duster sponge that cleans everything from counters, fixtures, and baseboards with the kind of efficiency that leaves you with spare time on your hands. Soak the hard sponges in water, and they become malleable and clingy, grabbing dust and wiping away dirt at once. “Way less waste, way less effort on my part,” wrote one reviewer.

Just because you opened that bag of chips, it doesn’t mean you have to eat the whole thing. Use this bag sealer to restore the package to its fresh-from-the-store seal, and you can pretend you never opened it. The snack will stay fresh in the original bag. There is a built-in bag cutter, too, to help you open troublesome packaging.

You no longer have to get up to turn off the lights! These wireless remote control outlets control the power to that lamp right from the couch or bed. It works on anything that plugs into an outlet. A single remote controls all five of these smart outlets, so you can put the whole house on one remote.

When the mess in your pan is stuck on, these pan scrapers are the tool to get it clean with minimal effort. Instead of scrubbing repeatedly, scrape the mess off and rinse it away. Every corner has a different shape to get into the corners of whatever pans you have. “Perfect little tool for kitchen cleanup!” wrote one reviewer. It comes in lots of cute colors, too.

You’ve heard horror stories of staff and maintenance people walking into hotel rooms and apartments when residents are inside. It’s scary and dangerous. This portable door lock secures the door from the inside so that even if someone has a key, they cannot get in. “Someone tried to come into my apartment,” wrote one reviewer. “Because of this product, the guy couldn’t open the door. Forever grateful.”

Turn that messy closet full of sheets into a tidy linen library with these clever bed sheet organizers. Fold the sheets into the box, label the spine, and load them onto any shelf. You will be able to find the sheets you need without unfolding and hunting. You can even see the color through the little window.

Hard-boiled eggs are a terrific snack, whether you eat them as they are or turn them into egg salad or deviled eggs. Unfortunately, getting a hard-boiled egg right is hard. This egg cooker makes it simple. Fill it with eggs. Add water. And push a button. It will also poach eggs and make omelets.

Dry, tired eyes bounce right back if you lie down for a few minutes with a hot compress over them. This steam eye mask lets you apply this treatment whenever you like, even if there is no microwave or hot water handy. Just open the package, and it heats up instantly and applies moist heat. It comes in lots of relaxing scents.

Even a small gap at the bottom of a door will let air, pollutants, bugs, and noise slip in. Peel and stick this door draft stopper to the bottom of that door to keep your heated or cooled air in and the outside world out. Match the color of the stopper to the color of your door and you will never even notice it’s there.

Don’t let a loud concert damage your hearing or a loud talker break your concentration. These noise-reducing earplugs turn the volume down to protect you from whatever noise is happening around you. They are soft, stylish, come in your favorite color, and are easy to have on hand. Just pop them in when things get loud.

With this retractable clothesline, you can turn the shower, deck, or a corner of the laundry room into the line you need to hang delicates to dry. The base side attaches to one wall, and the hook mounts to the opposite wall. When you need a line, pull it out and snap the end into the hook. It disappears just as easily.

Tired of resetting passwords all day? This password book helps you keep track of them all. It also has a section so you can jot down the website addresses of the places you visit. “I don’t know how I ever managed without this book,” wrote one reviewer. “I use this thing almost every day.”

Before you attempt to assemble flat-pack furniture or anything else you ordered online that requires assembly, acquire this electric screwdriver set. Your hands — and patience — will thank you. It has all the bits you are likely to need. “Saved my life,” wrote one reviewer. “I was able to assemble my dresser in less than an hour!”

Turn a necessary bathroom element into a compact storage and display area by mounting this clever toilet paper holder to the wall. It dispenses the toilet paper efficiently — even making it very easy to load a new roll. It also offers a place to set your phone or some wipes and a bit of decor. There are lots of colors so you can use it to add color or choose something that will blend in.

Add some bling to your notes, journal, or planner with these highlighter pens that write in a pattern. Just roll the pen tip across the page, and it highlights, draws, or underlines with a curved, dotted, or embellished line. Each set has eight different colors and lines.

Create a relaxing sanctuary when you travel by packing this travel pillow. The hood blocks light and sends an easy-to-read message to other travelers that you aren’t in the mood to chat. The memory foam neck support cinches to support your neck, so you drop off without hitting your head. It is lined with magnetic stone fabric to enhance your rest. And the soft fabric feels delightful. It comes with a storage bag.

Slip this slim Bluetooth tracker into your wallet, passport case, or bag, or peel and stick it to an item so you can find it if it goes missing. If you already use Life360, you can track your stuff the same way you track family members and friends and see it all on the same map. “These little guys have saved me on a daily basis,” wrote one reviewer. “Whether I lose my keys or forget my wallet, this solves the problem instantly.”

Pin down that slippery onion next time you prep a meal by stabbing it still with this stainless steel onion holder. It not only holds that alum, but it also gives you a stencil so your onion slices are all perfect. The handle is smooth and easy to hold, it comes with a blade guard so you can store is safely, and it works just as well on tomatoes, lemons, and other fruits and vegetables.

Put down the ibuprofen. Magnesium spray has so many use cases, and may reduce body aches, headaches, leg cramps, and menstrual pain. Spray it on your skin, and your body will easily absorb it. “I initially bought this to spray on my feet to help with sleep at night,” wrote one reviewer. “I have been having some shoulder aches, so I decided to give it a try. It gets rid of the pain within minutes.”

Don’t wear yourself out blowing up pool floats, camping mats, toys, and other inflatables. Let this portable air pump do the work. It’s rechargeable, packable, and effective. Choose from one of the three attachments and push a button. It will take it from there. You can reverse it to speed deflation, too.

Tired of sandwiches? This electric lunch box lets you take your packed lunch to the next level. Fill it with leftovers or even raw ingredients, and it will heat them up while you work so you can have a hot lunch. It comes with plugs for the car or home. “This was a game changer,” wrote one reviewer.

These self-watering planters reduce your workload and make your plants happier. Instead of watering daily, fill the reservoir at the bottom of the planter, and it will hydrate the plant from the roots up. You can see when you need to add more water, and there is a convenient port to pour it into. Your plants will be happy for a week on a single watering. This is six pots in six different sizes.

Mold is annoying and difficult to eliminate with ordinary cleaning products. That’s because it isn’t dirt. It’s a living, growing organism. This mold stain remover gel is just the thing. The viscous gel sits on the mold, killing it and bleaching away whatever stains it left behind. All you do is squeeze it on, wait, and wipe it away.

Drop one of these gold bath balls into the water before you sink into it, and that experience will become so luxurious, you might find yourself dreaming about buying a yacht. “Amazing,” wrote one reviewer. “Softens the water so much it was like pouring silk over my skin.”

If your flower bouquets flop and fail to look as stunning as you hope they will, this flower arrangement holder is the key to making them better. Set it on the top of the vase and slip the stems through it. It keeps them separate, standing up, and dipping their toes into the water so they last longer.

Don’t rely on the hotel or rental to have a hair dryer that works for you. Pack your own. This foldable hair dryer packs up small and brings all the blowing power options and heat settings you need to get your hairstyle the way you want it. It comes with a diffuser and a concentrator.