These cool things are getting super popular — & they're stupid cheap

If spreadsheets are your happy place, you need to settle your mouse and keyboard on top of this Excel cheat sheet mouse pad. It is a big, roomy pad that will bring order to your desk and put dozens of important keyboard shortcuts, function keys, formulas, and tricks in your field of vision as you work. “Really cool,” said one reviewer. “I learned things I didn’t know [despite] using Excel for nearly two decades.” It comes in two styles and two sizes.

If you wear a backpack or sling bag into an urban environment, these zipper locks are a must-have. They secure the zippers to thwart would-be thieves, making it much slower, more awkward, and more difficult for them to sneakily open your bag as they walk behind you. They are cheap and easy for you, though. This is a pack of six and they come in several colors.

Streamline your makeup station by hanging this makeup brush cleaner somewhere convenient in the bathroom or at your vanity. The top is a dish with a makeup brush cleaning mat built into the bottom. Drop your dirty brushes and sponges into it. Then use it to clean them all at once. The bottom has grippy slots to stick the brushes into while they air dry. It comes in three colors.

When the weather is hot, there is nothing more refreshing than an ice-cold soda. Unless it’s a slushy soda! Pour your favorite beverage into this slushy maker and let it chill that soda until it is icy and crunchy so you can eat it with a spoon. That’s refreshment! This Coca-Cola glass has an inner core that you store in the freezer to turn Coke or any cold beverage into an icy treat. It comes with a slush spoon.

When a mosquito bite is driving you to distraction, pull out the bug bite thing and stop the itching STAT. It uses suction to remove the venom, so your immune system can calm down and stop reacting. Keep it on a keychain or in your pool bag and place it over the sting or bite to quickly suck the venom out. It comes in several colors and multi-packs, so you can stock all your outdoor gear.

Don’t break a nail getting to your beer! This easy tab opener makes those tab-top lids easy to open. Slide it over that metal tab and use the big plastic handle to pop it open. It slides around and works as a can cover to keep bugs out of your beverage, too. It works well on cat food cans, too, if that daily irritant is ruining your manicure and damaging your fingers. This is a pack of six in assorted colors.

Forgo the curtains and install this stained glass window film instead. It turns that too-bright, exposed window into an artistic play of light and color while creating privacy and reducing the UV light getting into the room by 98%. It’s cheap and easy, too. Spray the window with water. Place the film on the glass. Squeegee it smooth and cut away the excess film. It comes in 17 patterns.

When inflammation, puffy eyes, swelling, or pain are impeding your happiness, pull out this ice cube roller massager and apply icy relief. Fill the mold with water and store it in the freezer so you always have an ice treatment ready. Add some herbs, green tea, and other skin care solutions to the water to turn your ice treatment into a clever skin-healing solution. It comes in 21 colors.

When things get ugly in the garbage disposal, reach for this garbage disposal brush to scrub it clean. It is designed to get to the bottom of the disposal and reach around all the blades and edges with its weird shape. “Sturdy, easy to use, does a great job cleaning disposal drain entrance and all around blades,” said one reviewer. Choose the brush alone or in a kit with a specialized cleaner.

If you are still making a mess of your kitchen by frying bacon in a frying pan, I have a secret for you. Microwaved bacon is better, and it leaves no mess. Try it. You can make a couple of pieces by wrapping them on a paper towel. But this bacon tray lets you cook enough bacon for the whole family in a couple of minutes. Drape a paper towel over them, and there is no greasy splatter to clean up. There’s no work, either. But every piece is perfect.

Bring order and convenience to your next beach day outing by installing this beach umbrella hanging hook into your beach umbrella. It gives you a handy place to hang your towel, keys, and whatever else you want to keep within reach but out of the sand. It clamps easily to the pole and comes in blue or white. “A must-have for your beach umbrella,” said one reviewer. “Hang your music device, cover-up, and towel up out of the sand.”

Thwart nosy shoulder surfers who want to peer at what you are doing on your phone by installing this privacy screen protector that makes it difficult for anyone but you to see the screen. Anyone looking from the side will be unable to see the screen. If you are holding the phone, though, you won’t notice a difference. It comes in 14 sizes and also offers serious break protection for your screen. “Perfect for scrolling in public without feeling like I’m broadcasting my life,” said one reviewer.

Once you have a bidet in your home bathroom, all other toilets seem like the last realm of the barbarians. Pack along this portable bidet when you travel so the rest of the world remains civilized, at least for you. Fill it with water and squeeze the bulb to deliver a powerful spray right where you need it to get clean. It comes in six colors.

This fun, cartoonish, but super practical water bottle will quickly become your next water bottle obsession. The big handle makes it easy to carry and so cute. It has a pop-up straw. It keeps beverages hot or cold for hours. And it holds 33 ounces, so it will get you through the day. “Loooooove!” said one reviewer. “The fat handle is so great for hiking/carrying it around.” It comes in eight colors.

Your house plants have a dark secret: Soil gnats! When you bring a new plant home, these annoying airborne pests will likely ride in on its soil. Fortunately, gnats are feeble flyers, which makes them easy to stop with these sticky traps for plants. Stick the colorful butterfly and flower cutouts into the soil, and the gnats will fly right into them and get stuck. All you have to do is pull the trap out and replace it when it is full. This is a pack of 15.

Getting some dish messes clean requires an abrasive. Not too abrasive, though, or you will damage the finish. These non-scratching dish scrubbers are perfect for the job. They also look cute in your sink area and last a long time — unlike that green sponge you have been using. They come in four patterns. This is a pack of four.

Got a Pop Socket on your phone? This multi-surface holder is the perfect phone mount for you, then. It sticks firmly to your car’s dashboard — or your bathroom mirror or fridge — and looks like a cute kitty when empty. When you want to see your phone screen, hands-free, while you drive, drop the Pop Socket into it. It works with just about any style of Pop Socket and comes in seven colors.

A paper towel holder is a kitchen necessity. Why not have one that’s cute and decorative? This little guy is working hard to hold your roll of paper towels. The slight tension he applies to the roll makes it easy to grab one towel, one-handed. You will probably name him.

Apply this serum daily and watch as your lashes grow lush and long. Made from pure castor oil, this growth serum is easy to apply to lashes and brows to stimulate growth. “This stuff is so amazing,” said one of nearly 1,000 five-star reviewers. “I have been using it every night for the last five to six months, and it works wonders.”

Is your sunscreen working? Everyone with sensitive skin spends every beach day or hike nervously wondering this. These UV detection stickers have the definitive answer. Stick one in a sun-exposed area. Then apply sunscreen. As long as the sticker is clear, your sunscreen is on the job. When it turns purple, it’s time to apply more. This is a pack of 16 stickers.

A spill down the front of your favorite shirt does not have to be a disaster. When the spill happens, hit it with a spritz of this stain treater spray and wash the garment as usual. That stain will be gone, as if it never happened. If you have kids, you need everything in this line. If you are a reasonably coordinated adult, keep a normal quantity on hand for everyone’s inevitable mishaps.

Got a dry patch or under-eye area that could use a bit of extra hydration? This balm stick is super easy. Swipe it over the area that needs attention. You can skip oily areas and target the spot that’s begging for moisture. There are seven formulations to help you target eyes, lips, multiple areas, or to add a bit of highlight to a spot while you treat it. “Easy to apply, super convenient, and leaves my skin feeling soft and refreshed,” said one reviewer.

A flat tire can leave you stranded. If you have this small, compact tire inflator in your car, it will get you right back on the road, though. Plug it into the lighter, attach it to your car tire valve, and let it go. A digital readout keeps you informed, but it will stop when your tire is full. The long cord makes it easy to reach all the tires, and LED lights help you see what you are doing. It comes in two colors.

There are places in your home that are challenging to clean — under the fridge and other appliances, under low furniture, and behind big pieces that are difficult to move. This clever cleaning tool reaches into those places easily and grabs the dust, dirt, and cat toys and pulls them out. A microfiber cloth fits over a stiff but bendy base to make it flexible and versatile. Use the cloths wet or dry, depending on the mess you are attacking.

The full-sized ChomChom roller has single-handedly saved the couches of pet owners around the world. Here is the ChomChom roller to go, ready to save your little black dress, the upholstery in your car, and every other fabric your fur babies have dedicated themselves to blanketing in fur. Roll it back and forth over the mess, and it is gone. It stores the fur in a compartment in the base so you can toss it in the trash. No refills. No hassles. It comes in two sizes.

When the weather is hot — which seems like it is more often — you don’t have to melt in the heat. Drop this portable handheld turbo fan in your everyday bag and carry a cool breeze with you. It folds up small, stands on its own, has an easy-to-hold handle, and comes in six stylish colors. The fan speed is adjustable, and it's rechargeable. “A lifesaver in this summer heat!” said one reviewer. “Nice cool blast of air.”

If you tend to pull at your eyebrows, chew on your nails, or otherwise “worry” something to calm your nerves, give yourself something to play with that doesn’t do your manicure or other parts of your self any harm. This fidget ring is a cute bit of bling. But the outer layer spins, so you can give your fidgety fingers something to work at. It comes in 12 colors and five sizes.

Always losing the remote? This magnetic remote control holder will fix that, and it will cut down on your coffee table clutter. Stick one piece to the back of your TV, or wherever works for you, and the other to the remote. Now you can stick the remote to the back of the TV by waving it near the base. The strong magnets grab each other, and that remote will stay put till you need it again. This is a pack of four, so you can use it for all your remotes and other easily lost items. It comes in white or black.

Tired, dry eyes feel so much better after you apply 20 minutes of moist heat. And these steam eye masks deliver this cure easily, wherever you are. There is no need to microwave anything or plug anything in. Pull one out of the package and cover your eyes. It is sanitary, hypoallergenic, and easy. Choose from nine scents and patterns.

Set this beautiful glass decor on a shelf or mantle, and it will elevate your space in more ways than one. It looks pretty doing nothing. But if you fill it with water and a bit of your favorite essential oils and turn it on, this essential oil diffuser will light your space, emit a cool mist to soothe your senses, and fill the air with scent. Choose from 13 colors, patterns, and shapes.

This portable fan with a phone stand might be everything you need to survive modern life. It’s battery-powered so you can take it off the grid, it oscillates, and the neck telescopes so you can point the breeze where you need it. It folds up small but opens into a tabletop-sized fan. It comes in two colors.

Get your house spotlessly clean without working too hard at it by dropping this electric spin scrubber into your cleaning kit. It comes with five attachments that are easy to snap on and off so you can get into corners, scrub delicate surfaces, and whip through shower doors and tubs in seconds. It’s rechargeable and sized perfectly to fit into your cleaning caddy.

Turn your efforts at propagation into a science-themed wall display with this hanging terrarium that gets all those cuttings into cute glass jars and hangs them in a pretty display. “It saves me space since I no longer have to use jars and it looks cool on the wall,” said one reviewer. It comes in three sizes and four colors.

Wrangling hoses and long extension cords is much easier with these storage straps that put a handle on them and give you a way to hang them from a wall. Just wrap the hook-and-loop strap around that coiled hose, and carry it by the comfy handle. Then hang it on a hook. These straps are great for carrying and storing ladders and other unwieldy tools, too. This is a pack of two, and they come in two colors.

Wrap your hair up in this thirsty microfiber hair towel when you step out of the shower or bath. It keeps your locks up and out of the way instead of dripping all over you. And it gently pulls water out of your hair. By the time you are dressed and ready, your hair will be mostly dry without applying heat. This reduces frizz and makes washing your hair easier. It comes in two sizes.

Keep the olive oil you use to cook with in this oil dispenser and sprayer to make cooking fast and simple. It pours oil into the pan when you are frying or sprays a light coating of oil on foods you want to air fry or to dress a salad. There are several colors, so you can have several and color-code your oils to make grabbing the right one easy. It holds 16 ounces and comes in 19 options.

When the gang is hanging out around the grill, at the beach, or in a campsite, this cooler light makes grabbing a beverage out of the cooler so much better. Charge it up and drop it into the ice. When you open the cooler, you will be able to see your options and choose the beverage you want. “Very cool camping gadget,” said one reviewer. “Holds up well in the melting ice.”

Tired of fighting with a shredder? This theft protection roller stamp doesn’t need to be cleaned out, oiled, or maintained, and it does a great job of hiding your personal data from anyone who might be motivated to dig through your trash for it. Roll it over the important details and toss your papers. It comes with lots of ink refills. Choose from three colors.

This clip-on light is so small and handy, it will become an instant addition to your everyday carry. Clip it to a pocket in your bag. Wear it on your shirt or hat. Attach it to a keychain. Snap it to your fridge. It is rechargeable, has a built-in clip and magnets, and can switch from flood light to spotlight to red light at the tap of a button. It comes in eight colors.

Dip this cooling towel in water, wrap it around your neck or head, and suddenly the heat is tolerable. It will stay that way for over two hours as you hike, work, or walk in the overheated outdoors. It blocks damaging UV rays while it is on the job, too. “I keep one of these in my hiking bag,” said one reviewer. “It's great to help me cool down or refresh me afterwards.” This is a pack of three in assorted colors. There are 12 colors.

Glam up your travel bag with this set of stylish, color-coordinated toiletry bottles. They have a wide mouth for easy filling and a clever leak-preventing spout for distributing product where you want it. The pop tops keep your liquids inside them. And the squishy bottles make it easy to squeeze the product out. There are 11 colors to choose from, each a range of one hue.

If your ear is sore, recently pierced, or wearing some big bling, this ear piercing hole pillow will help you sleep through the night without pain. A big hole, right where your ear lands on the pillow, keeps the pressure off your lobes. “I got a new piercing and bought this,” said one reviewer. “I’m so glad I did. It’s so comfortable.” It’s washable and comes in six colors.

When you love to wear lipstick but can’t find the right color or remember to reapply, this color-changing lip rehab serum oil is your ticket to all-day hydration and color. It reacts with your pH level to create a shade that is uniquely you. It lasts a long time. And it heals, nourishes, and hydrates your kisser without ever leaving you feeling sticky or dry.

Stop dragging the hose through the flower bed! Get a second hose and this garden hose splitter, and run the water to all the places you need it. It screws easily onto the spigot and you can control which hose gets water with the big, easy grip levers. “Very good quality,” said one reviewer. “Heavy enough for strength but light enough to move around in the yard.” It comes in two styles.

With this egg organizer in your fridge, every omelet will be more fun. Grab an egg and all the rest of them roll into place, lining up to become your next snack. Fill it from the top so you use the oldest eggs first. It saves space and prevents waste. “Fits well on the side of the refrigerator,” said one reviewer. “Looks cool to see the eggs on display, makes me want to eat more eggs.”

When a ring is too big for the finger you want to wear it on, you might think you have to shelve it or wear it on a different finger. But that’s not so! The fix is easy. Slip this soft and comfy ring sizer adjuster onto the band and make it fit. It’s easy to install, invisible to wear, and cheap. “Cool!” said one reviewer. “Now I can wear my rings and not have them turn on my finger and annoy me. You can use this on SO MANY rings.” This is a pack of 12 and they come in four sizes.

When you bike to work, your walk to lunch is steamy and hot, or you have to take a meeting after a long flight, these big, allover body wipes are like a quick shower you can take anywhere. They are refreshing, cooling, and moisturizing because they are infused with mint, aloe, and ginseng and smell like lavender. You will show up smelling fresh from the shower.

If solving a Rubik’s cube fast is your idea of a good time, this magnetic speed cube takes it up a notch with ultra-smooth movement, powerful magnets, and no stickers to peel or slow you down. It’s a great brain teaser and can be used — with less intense focus — as a fidget toy to keep your hands busy while you focus. “Better; faster, smoother, and more precise than the traditional Rubik's cubes,” said one reviewer.

A swipe of this under-eye balm stick feeds the delicate skin under your eyes a full meal of retinol, collagen, hyaluronic acid, vitamins E and B5, ceramides, and peptides. It is easy to apply and quickly rejuvenates tired, dry skin. “I can already feel my under eye [area] feeling hydrated and less puffy,” said one reviewer.

Hit your bad hair day with a steady stream of water or hair product. Give your plants a healthy dose of mist. This continuous spray bottle requires only a pump or two of the handle to deliver a long spray of ultra-fine mist that evenly soaks into your locks or the leaves of your plants. “Awesome for getting a nice, even mist —whether I’m styling my hair, cleaning, or just freshening things up,” said one reviewer. This is a pack of two; they come in two sizes.

Sipping whiskey from these charred wooden bourbon drinking glasses is a more civilized version of drinking straight from the barrel. The interior of the oak is charred, just as it is in the barrel, and the wood is aged and beautiful in your hand. It infuses your whiskey with a bit more oak, elevating the experience and making you feel like a friend of the distiller. “It’s both rustic and classy, and makes sipping whiskey feel like an experience,” said one reviewer. There are five options.

Nothing is more refreshing on a hot day than a slushy. With this hand-crank snow cone machine in your kitchen, you can turn any soda, syrup, or juice into a frozen treat. Fill it with ice. Turn the handle. And choose a delicious flavoring for your snow-like ice. “Perfect for cool, refreshing drinks,” said one reviewer. “Great for icees, cocktails, or simply a cold glass of water!” It comes with an ice cube tray.

The inside of a garbage disposal can get nasty, fast. Fortunately, that mess is easy to clean. Toss one of these garbage disposal cleaner and deodorizer drops into it and run it. It will scrub the blades clean, break up fats and oils, disintegrate food particles, and leave your sink’s innards clean and smelling like lemons. This is a pack of 50. There are three scents to choose from.

Tuck a pack of these paper-like foaming hand soap sheets into your everyday bag and you will no longer be at the mercy of whatever harsh hand soap the fill the dispenser with at work, in rest stops, in airports, or anywhere. Pull out one sheet, let it melt in your palm, and lather up. These are gentle, plant-based, and hydrating. They are perfect for camping and travel, too, since you don’t have to deal with a damp bar of soap. They come in lots of scents.

Plug this clever retractable car charger into the lighter in your car, and you will be set to charge whatever device is in your car. No need to also stock cords because it has two — one USB-C and one lightning — that pull out and retract, as needed. You can plug a USB-C or a USB-A cord into the remaining ports, though, so the charging needs of you and all your passengers are covered. It comes in two colors.

Making pancakes just got a whole lot easier. Mix up your batter directly into this pancake batter dispenser and pull the trigger to drop the perfect dollop onto the grill. It works with waffles, cakes, and cookie batters, too. It stands on its own between batches and is easy to clean. It comes in four colors.

Drop a bar of your favorite soap into this soap pouch, and you will never drop the bar or have to figure out what to do with a pile of tiny bits of melted soap. It lathers the soap beautifully and has two different levels of exfoliation built in. There is a loop, too, so you can hang it from a hook in the shower. “The best soap saver pouch on the market,” said one reviewer. “Durable with each side having a different level of exfoliating intensity!”

Clean up your kitchen process by using these cutting board mats with food icons so you know you aren’t cutting fruit on a board that was just used to cut raw meat or onions. Choose the board for the food you are cutting, and you will never cross-contaminate with flavors or bacteria. They are flexible, too, to make getting ingredients from the board to the pan easy. Choose from four color schemes.

When a migraine threatens, pull this migraine relieving cap over your head and down over your eyes. It chills your frayed nerves and stops light from irritating your eyes while you relax and let the pain go. Mild compression helps with that. “This is my go-to anytime I have a headache,” said one reviewer. “I bought a second one so that I can immediately put it on after my first one melts.” It comes in two colors.

When you encounter a nut or bolt that’s a weird shape or that you don’t have the right socket for, this universal socket tool will save the day. The pins form the shape of whatever it is and let you turn that bolt with your power drill. Drop one in your bike-repair kit and another in your toolbox, so your repairs are never thwarted by tools you don’t have. Choose a single socket or an entire set.