60 Weird, cheap things that work so freaking well you'll wish you got them ages ago

You have been living with that ugly outlet in the middle of the kitchen, adding to the eyesore every time you plug something into it. This outlet concealer is the hack that will get rid of it and all those irritating wires. Plug the flat plate into the outlet. Run the power cord to somewhere better and conceal the power strip behind an appliance. Now you can plug more things in without looking at all those wires. There are seven options.

If storage is a problem in your shower, tap the one place that has plenty of real estate: the shower curtain. This pocket shower curtain lets you store razors, shampoo bottles, brushes, toys, and more in four small, three medium, and two large mesh storage pockets. They won’t trap water and your gear will be displayed and easy to locate.

Next time you cozy up on the couch, make yourself — or someone else — irresistible. Who can resist a pepperoni pizza? This pizza blanket will warm you up and make you scrumptious. “I bought this as a gift,” wrote one reviewer. “Only downside is now I'm hungry from looking at it.” There are four sizes and three types of food to choose from.

Give your mouth a deep treatment and banish the chapped, dry lips and smile lines. This lip mask is infused with aloe, jojoba, bio duoform, and flower complex to hydrate, calm, nourish, and heal. Just press it on, relax, and soak in the moisture for 10 minutes each week, and your mouth will thank you.

You pour that big tumbler of water with the best intentions. But then, you lose track of it, get caught up in work, and go hours without taking a sip from it. This smart hydration reminder is the mobile, always-on mom you need to remind you to take care of yourself. If you don’t sip for an hour, it will beep to remind you. You can hang it on whatever water vessel you are using today. It comes in seven colors and patterns.

Enjoy lunch in this big, beautiful bowl with handle. You bring the soup, stew, or tea. It brings the cozy mood. It’s so pretty, it can step in and take a turn as a serving dish, too. “Beautiful little bowl,” wrote one reviewer. “Perfect for cozy winter nights!” Choose from nine patterns.

A ring that’s too big is a constant irritant, and you are very likely to lose it. This ring size adjuster is the clever solution that makes the ring stop spinning on your finger and stay put. The tiny coils snug the fit and then disappear from your notice. “Freaking great!” wrote one reviewer. “Five stars for affordability, ease of use, and because it works!” Choose from four sizes.

How cool is your ride? Not as cool as it could be if you tricked it out with these LED car lights. Run them along the baseboards, door frame, or wherever you think will make your vehicle the slickest transport in town. You control the colors with an app on your phone so you can switch up the mood based on who is in the car and where you are headed.

When you have an ingrown nail, you need this ingrown nail clipper to deal with it. The angle reaches in and cuts the nail away from the flesh so you can heal. It is also a great trimmer for preventing ingrown nails, since it cuts at an angle that is difficult to achieve with flat clippers. Choose from three colors.

If you enjoy cuddling with a kittie while reading, you will love adding these magnetic bookmarks to your leisure activity. They stare out at you from the book’s interior, giving you attitude and judging you. But they are actually doing something useful, too! They help you remember your last page. This is a six-pack, so you can use them in your TBR pile and to mark your favorite recipes. Choose from five personality types.

Tired of getting an ice pick out to use the brown sugar? There is a simple hack that keeps the sugar soft while it’s stored. Drop a couple of these sugar saver disks into the jar. That’s it. When you want to use the brown sugar, it won’t require power tools to scoop. They look cute in there, too. This is a pack of two.

These low-cut socks have smiling faces at each ankle, so you can throw a happy face at people as you walk away. The socks won’t slip down into your shoes, are made of a breathable and durable cotton and polyester blend, and come in a pack of 10, so you won’t run out of socks before laundry day. There are lots of other ankle icons to choose from if you prefer bears, flowers, hearts, or assorted animals.

Next time you make soup or stew that inexplicably turns into enough food to feed a small army, turn the extra portions into meals for future you. Pour them into this clever freezing tray that freezes single-portion blocks. When you are too busy to cook, pull one out of the freezer and heat it up for a fast, homemade meal. Each tray makes four blocks, and a lid prevents spills while it freezes. Choose from five colors.

When you need to hang a few delicates to dry, you will be so happy you have this retractable clothesline at the ready. With the base mounted to one wall and the hook on another, you can pull the line, connect it, and hang your items. When they are dry, release the line, and it’s like it was never there. Mount it in a shower, on a porch, or in the laundry room. Choose from 10 colors.

Why stand on a plasticky surface in the shower when this loofah shower mat feels so good underfoot? It brings a pop of color to your bathroom, too. A nonslip underside keeps it secure, so you are safer in the shower — without suction cups that grow mold. And it boosts the self-care of your bathing routine. “Gives a mini pedicure while showering,” wrote one reviewer. It comes in 13 patterns and four sizes.

This clever cell phone stand is so small that you can stash it in your travel bag or pocket and always have an easy way to set your phone up for a video call or a bit of entertainment. It folds flat, has a channel to run a charging cord through, and holds your phone firmly when deployed. It comes in two colors.

Plug this night-light into any outlet, and it will transform that space with beautiful patterns of light on the walls, floor, and ceiling. You set the brightness, and it will turn on when the room is dark and off again when there is light. It comes in 14 colors, so get ready to get creative with light.

Turn every hour spent chilling in front of a movie or reading a book into an opportunity for self-care with these moisturizing socks. Pull them on and kick back. Your feet will absorb the delicious moisture and become softer and less sore and rough every time you do it. The fabric is already infused with a therapeutic gel, so all you have to do is put on socks. They are reusable and come in two sizes.

Have you ever replaced the brush on your electric toothbrush and discovered a shocking, filthy mess hiding in the inner parts? Now, how about the charger? Does it get gross, too? This toothbrush grip guard puts an end to all of that. It catches the water and dripping toothpaste before it can hide inside the brush head or under the handle. This is a pack of two in different colors.

Snuggle up to this stuffed llama, and you won’t need your pillow or company. The soft plush is soothing and soft, and the shape is designed so you can rest your head and knee on it. You will be so comfy! “Pure comfort!” wrote one reviewer. “The fabric is unbelievably soft, the stuffing is perfectly squishy, and the design is beyond cute. It works great as both a cuddle buddy and a pillow.” There are eight animal shapes to choose from.

When your pup stinks but you don’t have time to drag that big ball of fur into the bath and tolerate the drama, pull out this dry shampoo foam. It cleans, deodorizes, and refreshes that coat until it’s as silky and soft as you like. But you don’t have to make time to share your day with a wet dog. It comes in three scents.

There is always one recalcitrant bolt or hook that someone screwed so securely into the wall that you can’t remove it with anything in your tool kit. This universal socket tool will get it. Multiple pins fit themselves to the shape of that thing you want to move, so you can get some purchase on it. This is one socket that fits many sizes. There is also a set of them that will handle anything you encounter.

Stick this cat razor holder to the wall of your bathroom so you always have company in that lonely place — and someone to hold your razor, washcloth, or loofah. It has an adhesive back that clings firmly to tile and protects your razor from rusting. There are three other animals, too.

These hoodie hangers are the storage spot you are looking for in your closet. They make it easy to hang purses, scarves, umbrellas, aprons, tanks, and that hoodie that you wear all the time. Just hook them over the closet rod. Each hanger has six spots to hook things onto, and each of those hooks is topped with a cedar ball to keep insects away from your clothing. Choose from three colors.

How much time do you waste every day looking for your glasses? The solution is simple. Use this eyeglass holder stand to make them a nice, comfy bed, so they stop getting up and wandering off. It also gives you a secure place to set them down so that you will do that. And it cleans them a little every time you do. This is a set of two, and they come in three color options.

Tidy up your peripherals with this adhesive pouch that sticks to your laptop and provides a snug home to backup storage, spare cables, and card readers. The two stretchy pockets are so useful that you will wonder how you lived so long without them. “Why didn't anyone tell me about this product sooner?” wrote one reviewer. It comes in 10 colors.

Bring the moon out of the sky and set it on your desk or bedside table, where you can enjoy it up close. This 3D, realistic moon lamp is completely adjustable, so you can read, see the whole room, create a beautiful ambiance, or use it as a night light. There are five light temperatures and five levels of brightness.

Take a few minutes for self-care with this chin mask that lets you soak in a targeted, skin-healing collagen and hyaluronic acid mixture. You will emerge with a youthful, hydrated, and more elastic visage. “I was pleasantly surprised by how effective these lifting masks are!” wrote one reviewer. “My quick spa fix!” said another. Choose from three blends.

Turn whatever you are drinking — soda, juice, wine, a cocktail — into a frozen treat with this slush and shake maker. Store the liner in the freezer so it’s always ready. When the need for a sweet hits, pull it out, slip it into the base, and pour your favorite beverage into it. “So delicious!” wrote more than one reviewer.

Hunching over a laptop, driving, crafts, and all sorts of tasks leave you with a sore neck and tight muscles. Lie down on this back stretcher and work that all out. You can even use it while working or driving as prevention. Choose from three angles to get exactly the level of stretch you need. “Worked amazingly well,” wrote one reviewer. “Completely worth the money.”

The world is scary enough at the moment. You can do without the daily terror that a spider, Gremlin, or other small monster will snap at your hand when you reach into the dark mailbox. This motion-sensor mailbox light snaps magnetically to the interior of your mailbox and turns on when you open the door. If there are monsters, you will see them before they get you.

In an aging home, sometimes the outlets are irritatingly loose. Your lamp turns off because the cat brushed the cord, and it fell out. You can’t plug heavy bricks in. Appliances stutter and flicker. Fortunately, this loose outlet fix is here to solve that. Plug it into that outlet, and it snugs the connection so your plugs stay plugged. This is a pack of 10. Choose clear or glow-in-the-dark.

This remote control page turner might seem like an unnecessary luxury, but hear me out. You are reading, hands tucked under the covers because it’s cold and you like to be all cozy and comfy, but you have to turn the page. Or you could click the button in your hand from under the covers! You can use it as a camera remote, too. You will instantly wonder how you lived without this. It comes in five colors.

Clip this clever extendable book light to whatever you are reading, and you won’t have to squint or move to find better light. It folds flat for storage. You can aim the wide beam wherever you want it. And it's rechargeable. It even has a wind-down feature that slowly dims the light as you read, so you fall asleep. It comes in four colors.

Let’s face it. That single role of TP mounted to the TP dispenser in your bathroom is inadequate and, very likely, in an inconvenient place. Replace it with this toilet paper holder that improves everything about that situation. It holds several rolls. It’s easy to hang the roll on the dispenser. There is a shelf to hold your phone or some wipes. Also? It’s cute. Choose from six finishes.

After a stressful day, use a few drops of this Peace of Mind treatment to help you find your calm. The aromatherapy experience douses your senses with eucalyptus, peppermint, and basil to help you find a quick moment of stillness, wherever you are. You can indulge as a start to a post-work relaxation routine or anytime to help you cope with life’s stressors.

This battery organizer case will transform your messy battery storage situation into a clean, easy solution that lets you see what batteries you own and quickly test them before you waste time installing any of them. “No more looking for batteries in the junk drawer only to find out they are dead,” wrote one reviewer. It comes in three colors.

That chair or couch cushion that constantly slips out of the chair and the irritation of constantly having to fix it may be causing a case of furniture buyer’s remorse. But this is actually quite easy to fix. Install this couch cushion tape under the cushion, and the grippy texture will secure it so you never have to deal with it again. It’s handy for securing rugs and hanging fabrics, too.

If you toss and turn, wake up too hot, can’t find the right position for your head and neck, and otherwise struggle to stay asleep, this cooling neck pillow will cradle your head at just the right height and angle. The height is adjustable, and the shape supports your neck, provides a comfy spot for your hand and arm, and cradles your head in a concave surface. Meanwhile, the cover keeps you cool.

If you love a bed that’s made so tight you can toss a coin on it — military style — these bed sheet straps will help you get there and stay there. They grab the sheet corners and pull them tight so that the sheet doesn’t budge until you take it off. “I really don't understand why we didn't order one of these sooner,” wrote one reviewer. “Set it and forget it [...] until the sheets need washing.” Choose grey or white.

If you enjoy a smoothie, you don’t have to spend a fortune at a smoothie stop. This portable blender will turn fruit and other fixings into a delicious sip-able snack wherever you are. It’s small enough to pack along and use for blending protein shakes. And you can drink right from the jar. It comes in six colors.

Don’t let the fact that all the wine is warm stop you from turning this moment into a party! These freezer wine cups are always at the ready — if you store them in the freezer — and can chill that wine STAT. The frozen gel in the double-walled rim does the job without diluting your drink. The insulated ring around the center makes them easy to hold. They come in six colors.

Make a dark set of stairs easy to navigate. Trick out your bike so it's safer after dark. Create a nighttime pickleball court. This glow-in-the-dark tape soaks up light all day and lights up at night so you can see your gear, where you are going, and more. Just peel and stick it to the item you want to glow. It comes in three sizes.

Carrying groceries into the house does not have to require several trips that damage your hands. This grocery bag carrier holds all your bags at once and gives you a wide, comfortable handle to hold as you carry them. You can even free up your hands by slinging the load over your shoulder. “Wish I'd found this years ago,” wrote one reviewer. “Really helps you carry more bags.” It comes in six colors.

Treat the delicate area around your eyes to some deep moisture. This eye balm stick will help abate dry eyes, create a smooth palette for eye makeup, and feel delicious. Swipe it on anywhere that needs some deep hydration. Licorice root brightens dark circles, jasmine flower extract soothes, and adenosine smoothes out skin texture. Choose from seven formulas.

Banish butt bumps, ingrown hairs, dead skin, razor rash, and so much more while turning your shower into an invigorating moment of motivation with this exfoliating brush that thoroughly but gently cleans your entire epidermis. The soft, flexible silicone bristles are gentle but effective, and it fits neatly into your palm to make an allover scrub fast and easy. It comes in four colors.

Clear the air as only sage can do, without messing around with sage bundles that keep going out or produce too much smoke for your sensitive fire alarm. This sage scented smudge candle is neat, easy, and effective, ridding the air of bad smells and toxic energy. Just light it and enjoy. “Lovely, calming, soft, yet earthy scent,” wrote one reviewer. “You'll love it!” Choose from three styles of glass containers.

Does your everyday carry account for darkness? When you step into a dark woods, the parking lot is unlit and empty, or you can’t find what you need in a dark cubby or bag, you will be happy you added this EDC clip flashlight to your kit. It snaps onto a belt, hat brim, or pocket, has a magnetic base, and shoots two beams at your path. There are 10 lighting modes, so it can switch from an outdoor light to a reading light — or flash for emergencies — at the tap of a button. It comes in several colors, and this is a two-pack.

No room for your daily ablutions? You don’t need a bathroom remodel. You need this foldable bathroom sink cover that turns the space you have into a useful workspace — and then folds away. It even leaves an opening so you can use the water faucet as you work. It can handle the heat of your hair appliances, too. It comes in two sizes and nine colors.

If someone you love is a bit stressed, hand them one of these two stress cube hearts. Molding, squeezing, bouncing, and throwing them is relaxing and calming. They let you fidget and provide tactile feedback that helps get rid of the zoomies. “The best fidget I've ever squished,” wrote one reviewer. “And it's adorable, complete with glitter and bright colors.”

This foaming hand soap dispenser will not only look beautiful on your bathroom vanity, but it will also save you money. Fill it with diluted hand soap, and it turns that into foam so you can wash your hands as often as you like without worrying about running out of soap. Choose your favorite formula and scent, add (lots of) water, and wash. You can see when it’s running low, too.

This salt lamp looks like a small fireplace, and it infuses the air in your room with the scent of the essential oil you choose. Beautiful decor, an air freshener, and a moment of calm, all rolled into one affordable gadget. “Gives off a soft, warm glow, which makes it great as a night light,” wrote one reviewer. “Very calm and soothing!” Choose from seven colors.

This keyhole light is a moment of convenience that will make you wonder why you struggled to get your key into a lock in the dark for so long. It peels and sticks right over the lock, is battery powered, turns on when it senses motion, and turns off again a minute later. It’s the perfect, cheap solution to that daily irritation.

When your day takes you into mud puddles, dirt piles, and other places that wreak havoc on your shoes, be prepared to bring them back to clean with these shoe cleaner wipes. Keep them in your glove box or shoe-storage area so that giving your shoes a quick wipe is an easy habit. They work on canvas, leather, suede, and synthetic shoes.

Don’t hide the spare TP! Turn those spare rolls into a cute, cartoonish display on a shelf in the bathroom by stacking them in these clever sheep toilet roll holders. Set the feet on a flat surface. Load it with a roll of toilet paper. Shove the head into the tube. It’s easy and will get a laugh from everyone who uses your bathroom. After they laugh, they will know where to find a spare roll. This is a three-pack.

Don’t be at the mercy of what is happening outside your hotel room, your parents’ guest room, or anywhere else you find yourself sleeping. Pack along this portable blackout curtain so you can stop the light, noise, and activity from impeding on your quiet and solitude. It suctions to the window. The fabric is thick and blocks 100% of light. And it’s light and easy to throw in a suitcase. Choose from eight colors.

Is it really your home if you don’t have a place to hang your hat? Mount this hat rack on a wall by the entry, in your closet, or on your wall, and that issue is solved. It is big enough to handle all your hats, and you can choose whether you want to hang it horizontally or vertically. It’s easy to mount because you can see the screw holes, and it comes in seven colors.

When your nails are weak, thin, and constantly breaking, this nail strengthener is the spa treatment they need to recover. Paint it on and let the vitamin E-rich plant-based strengthening formula soak in. Your nails will grow faster and stronger. “NEVER had more beautiful, healthy nails!” wrote one reviewer. “Wish I had heard of this sooner.”

If you are going to add a mug warmer to your desk or a side table, obviously, it should look like a cat. This one is cute, with paws outstretched, and ready to keep your cuppa at the perfect temperature or warm a scented candle. It has three levels of heat and shuts off after eight hours. Choose from seven colors and personalities. There is also a matching cat mug.

If there is a door in your house that needs to stay open, this mounted door stopper is a clean and unobtrusive way to manage that. It’s like a kickstand. When you need the door to stay put, kick it down, and the grippy base grabs the floor. It kicks up just as easily. You don’t have to move a heavy object around or even bend over.