Just 27 Random Products We Really Love (2024)

"I live half a block from a fire station and two blocks from a hospital. I got these to seal up my windows to make the constant sirens slightly more subtle. And, honestly? These have made a massive difference. Now the sirens (although still constant) aren't so loud and jarring, and they never wake me up. These are a dream, literally." —Mal Mower

Get them from Amazon for $4.07.

"I bought this for myself and loved it so much I bought another one for my grandma as a gift. It's a thousand times better than a metal mesh strainer that always seems to get clogged and that I'd have to use my fingernails to scrape off little bits of food to get it clean. This lil' guy is so easy to empty out and you can even throw it into the dishwasher for a deep clean." —Yi Yang

Get it from Amazon for $7.96.

"This a game my friends have been playing at the beach since we were in high school — it's always been a big hit. The rules are quite simple: break into two pairs but position yourselves across from one another. Then all you have to do is aim your frisbee toss at the 'kan.' If your teammate deflects the frisbee to hit the kan, you get one point. If the disc hits the kan on its own, that is two points. If your teammate taps the frisbee into the kan that's three points. If by some lucky chance you throw the disc RIGHT INTO THE SLOT, you win!" —Heather Braga

Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in three styles).

"These shoes have slowly become some of my favorites in my closet over the past six months. Honestly, I wasn't sure how I felt about the fold in the back...that is until I took a workout class and was getting ready in the dressing room after. I was able to keep my shoes on, but also get ready and not worry about my feet toughing the floor (because who knows what was on there). These have such a classic look that I'm able to wear them with a ton of different things, and they show no signs of going out of style. I'm a fan." —Abby Kass

Get them from Nordstrom for $99.95 (available in sizes 5-11 and seven colors).

"I decided to give it a go because I'm sure as hell not going to go out and buy pine pollen and black sesame to add to my smoothies. I barely buy lemons as it is! The cups ship frozen and last for months in your freezer in case ya' need a smoothie break (but why?). You simply blend it (if it's a smoothie) or cook it up (in case it's something like a bowl), then can dump it back in the cup and go. You can also add extras, with some inspo from their Insta. I've walked to the train many a time sipping on a smoothie out of one of these cups. Plus all the ingredients are listed right there on the cup in case a stranger has questions on what you're consuming. All the flavors I've tried are delicious but my personal smoothie faves include Dragon Fruit + Lychee, Cold Brew + Cacao, Mint + Cacao (which tastes like ice cream!), and Chocolate + Blueberry." —Elizabeth Lilly

Sign up for a weekly or monthly plan on Daily Harvest (pricing ranges from $6.99–$7.75 per cup depending on your plan).

"I purchased this as part of a gift for my mom this past Mother's Day and we first tested it by tasting one glass of wine without using the aerator and another glass with the aerator. I didn't have high expectations and neither did my mom, but we did the taste test and the difference was very noticeable. The aerated glass tasted SO much better. Is it socially acceptable to bring this to a restaurant and ask them to pour me wine using it? Let me know." —Sam Wieder

Get it from Amazon for $14.95 (available in two colors).

"I have purchased this dress three times. They're all in perfect condition, but I refuse to live my life in fear of something happening to one without having some backup. It's my favorite article of clothing I have ever worn. That's the honest truth." —Mal Mower

Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in sizes L–XXL).

"I decided to buy this oil a while ago and have zero regrets. I wanted something that would moisturize my face and help with breakouts. This oil did exactly that. I noticed that my complexion overall was smoother and brighter. Without being prompted, more than one person complimented me on my refreshed looking skin! I've also used this in my hair, but in small amounts. If I overuse, I find that it can leave my scalp looking greasy. When I use only one pump and apply to the ends of my hair, I find my hair curls easier and seems fuller."—Alexandra Napoli

Get it from Amazon for $14.99.

"Not to be dramatic, but this keyboard has changed my music-less life. I've wanted to play the piano since I was a kid, even took classes a few times, but I was too darn chatty with the instructors and never learned a note. This changed that, and fast. Using the One Smart Piano app (with your iOS or Android) you can follow along with different 'classes' based on your experience level. I couldn't find Middle C when I started using this piano, but after a week of casually playing around with it, I could play basic songs and read simple sheet music! I fully credit that to how engaging this system is. The way the app/keyboard work together reminds me a lot of keyboarding classes in school: you play games (my favorite is one like Guitar Hero) and those are balanced out by in-depth videos and practice tests. This is so much more fun than playing 'Itsy Bitsy Spider' in Ms. Smith's stuffy living room." —Mal Mower

Get it from Amazon for $799.99 (available in two colors).

"I have many magnets from this Etsy shop (this pop-culture-lover's-dream of an Etsy shop), but Ian is my favorite. Second place = Jareth." —Mallory McInnis

Get it from Castle McQuade on Etsy for $6 (see the full selection of magnets here).

"I have a pair of these block heels and they are my absolute favorites! I wore them for hours on my feet at my bridal shower and my best friend's shower when I was a bridesmaid. If any of you have been in either of those roles, you know there is no such thing as sitting during either event. These shoes saved me!" —Heather Braga

Get them from Nordstrom for $99.95 (available in sizes 5–12 and in eight colors).

"I've seen this all over Amazon and Instagram, and decided to check it out for myself to see if it really was a great dupe for more expensive setting powders. I can confirm — this stuff is great." —Kayla Suazo

Get it from Amazon for $8.14+ (available in five shades).

"I live and die for this vacuum. It is my absolute favorite Black Friday purchase to date and my husband would say the same. It has a swivel head that perfectly gets into all the hard-to-reach crevices of our apartment. I would buy this lightweight gadget again and again and AGAIN." —Heather Braga

Get it from Amazon for $278.

"I got this backpack a couple of weeks ago because I have one cat who loves the outdoors and attention with equal enthusiasm. I've never had more people stop me on the street than when I'm using this. It's also spacious and seems pretty comfortable for my cat. I dig it, she digs it, every siiiingle person who sees it digs it...it's a win." —Mal Mower

Get it from Amazon for $28.57+ (available in five colors).

"I have these myself and I love them! I was nervous to spend so much since I lose literally all of my sunglasses, but splurging made me RESPONSIBLE about these. They look great with everything I wear and truly shield my eyes from the sun (they're 100% UV protection)!" —Emma McAnaw

Get them from Nordstrom for $153.

"I keep a Lasko fan by my bed and it's truly a lifesaver. My AC unit is too loud to keep on all night, so this fan saves me during the hotter summer months. It's quiet, oscillates, and provides a ton of cross ventilation. It also has a timer option so you can set it before heading to bed. And a handy remote so you can control it from across the room." —Alexandra Napoli

Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in two colors).

"Man, I love these things! The scrub has little bits of ground coffee beans to help scrub my scalp. It's really helped my problem with product build-up. The hair mask has a nice fresh scent that I would say is similar to ginger beer (although I couldn't find ginger in the ingredient list) and leaves my hair feeling super soft. And don't worry: They're made without silicones and synthetics!" —Bek O'Connell

Get them from Frank Body for $34.95.

"I own this bathing suit top and love how supportive it is. It has a strong underwire, removable soft cups, and a two-way tie back. I wouldn't think twice about wearing this down a water slide or while jumping into a pool — it's THAT supportive." —Heather Braga

Get it from Skye Swimwear for $50 (available in sizes D–F and 22 styles).

"I tear up whenever I read one of Arnold Lobel's Frog and Toad books. They are, IMO, the best 'I Can Read books' *ever* and I honor them with this print which is hung in a prominent position on a wall in my apartment." —Mallory McInnis

Get it from Lauren Gregg on Etsy for $15 (and get the books here while you're at it).

"I'm in a constant battle against my love of coffee and a front tooth that's actually a crown to make sure that my *actual* teeth match the color of my crown (yep, go ahead and pity me). I've been using the toothpaste alone a few months and have noticed whitening results! But I've recently tried the kit and haven't experienced any sensitivity that I've experienced with whitening strips and whitening mouth washes. You can do treatments back to back and can expect results in 10 treatments. But there's enough supplies in one kit to do at least 20 treatments." —Elizabeth Lilly

Get it from Amazon for $36.09 ("Which, btw, is so much less than a professional treatment, which I've definitely paid for myself." —Elizabeth Lilly)

Want more whitening options? Check out our best picks for the best teeth whiteners on BuzzFeed Reviews.

"When I moved into a light-drenched apartment (yay!), I realized that meant I'd also have a light-drenched bedroom at hours when I'd rather be fast asleep (boo!). So I bought these these Deconovo curtains, swayed by an inviting price tag and more than 1,000 glowing reviews. When they arrived, I was pleasantly surprised by their high-quality, heavy, soft fabric — they looked more expensive than their price suggests — as well as immediately impressed by their ability to deliver.> I'm consistently able to sleep soundly well until my wake-up time, no matter how sunny it is outside." —Emmy Favilla

Get them from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in three sizes and 23 colors).

Read our full review of the light-blocking curtains.

"For those of you uninitiated in the delights of this iconic Chicago treat, allow me to enlighten you. Like the best rom-com couples, cheddar and caramel are two things that don't seem like they should go together AT ALL. And yet they are so perfect in this mix, which is both a dessert and a snack. My friends and family actually have a joke where we say 'It's Garrett's o' clock' when it's time to dig in to some of this ambrosia-level stuff. Trust me, you deserve to make it Garrett's o' clock for you, too." —Katy Herman

Get it from Garrett for $36 (available in seven sizes and six tin designs, including Chicago sports teams).