29 Things So Gosh Darn Useful You’ll Want To Celebrate Them With A Party

These reviewer-beloved home upgrades and clever problem-solving products ahead are so gosh darn useful, you’ll want to celebrate them with a party. Whether you need a compact foldable sleeper chair for guest hosting in a small space, an exfoliating hair scalp scrub to tackle stubborn buildup, or space-saving adjustable workout weights, these surprisingly brilliant finds are here to smooth out every edge of your daily routine.

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A lidded charcuterie board for party guests extraordinaire who volunteer to bring the charcuterie board to the shindig. One side functions as a prep board for slicing and dicing, and the other side has six compartments to hold veggies, cheeses, meats, sweets, olive containers, and more. (Ofc you don’t have to use the compartment side if you prefer having things spread organically on your board.) Snap on the lid for easy transport!

Promising review: “I bought these for a party, and it was so easy to prep them and pop them into the fridge with the lid on. The same goes for saving leftovers afterward. It was also great to use for fresh fruit we cut up to enjoy all weekend. Looks lovely and is solid quality.” — AmJam

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in several sizes/styles).

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A corduroy foldable sleeper chair so you can still host guests overnight despite living in a shoebox-size apartment. And when it’s just you, convert the sofa back into a cozy chair you’ll wanna curl up in with a hot drink and a spooky thriller.

Promising review: “This is such a comfortable chair or bed! I was very happy with my purchase. You won’t go wrong if you are looking for comfort or if you need to save space. I highly recommend this.” — danny

Get it from Amazon for$89.98+ (available in two sizes and seven colors).

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A box of personal care disposal bags with a light scent and a secure tie handles to make you feel less self-conscious about tossing your used pad, liner, or tampon in your crush’s bathroom trash can.

Promising review: “I didn’t have this option when I was younger and using pads. I just rolled them up in the wrapper. These offer a little more discretion, and my tween can’t live without them. It offers more privacy when not at home, especially.” — CAL

Get 50 bags from Amazon for $8.79.

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A scalp scrub because loose flakes, dirt, oil, and product buildup are keeping your hair from looking its best. This luxe, foaming scrub lightly exfoliates with sugar crystals while moisturizing your scalp and strands with hyaluronic acid, balancing your skin’s pH with sake water, and granting your hair a platinum-like shine. Reviewers rave that it makes their hair feel lighter, healthier, and shinier!

Promising review: “I absolutely loveee this scalp scrub! Been using it since 2020, and I’ve yet to find anything better. I love the consistency of the product and the rich lather it produces. The scent is also great. It smells fresh and clean, although it might be too much for people that are scent sensitive. I read someone complaining of the texture and saying it was hard to work through the hair; you are supposed to put some in your hand, add some water, and rub between your hands forming a rich lather, then work through your scalp. It removes buildup. My scalp and hair feel clean without feeling dry, and my scalp is healthier since I’ve been using it. Hair is fresh and has volume after styling, and my hair products seem to work better after use. The price is also great compared to other scrubs. The product has a good amount. A little goes a long way, so this lasts me about a year.” — Shary

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two scents).

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A pair of Stakt adjustable weights that’ll help you maximize your workout without adding a lot of unnecessary equipment that takes up precious space in your home. Each piece weighs 2 pounds, and they screw together, so you can work out with either 2, 4, or 6 pounds in one weight. So helpful when the instructor has you doing bicep curls and you feel good with 6 pounds in each hand and then want to swap to 4 pounds for lateral raises.

I used these weights for a sculpt workout, and WOW! did they add some spice to the movements. The screw-unscrew design allows you to drop or add weight quickly and easily — not like Velcro — and doesn’t require you to have several sets of weight at your mat.

Promising review: “Use these at my Pilates studio and was impressed! They are worth the money. I really like that they are adjustable and the grip is not too slick, so even if you get sweaty hands, you should be OK.” — Kate

Get them from Amazon for $108 (available in four colors).

Chico’s

A no-iron collared shirt if you’re always on the go and need your office wear to remain crisp and wrinkle free. This top is good to go straight from the dryer!

Promising review: “I have worn this several times while traveling, and the shirt looks great right out of the suitcase. The color is beautiful, and the fabric has a nice feel.” — SueM1949

Get it from Chico’s for $67.13+ (available in women’s sizes 0–22 and seven colors).

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A set of mattress grippers for preventing your mattress from slipping or sliding off the frame while you sleep. You don’t want the magic carpet you’re riding in your dream to be real when you wake up…

Promising review: “This worked great on a new bed frame I purchased that only came with plastic ones that continuously popped off. These were easy to install and do double duty, holding the mattress on and the bedskirt in place. Very satisfied with the quality and value of the product.” — Tori S.

Get a six-pack from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three designs).

Let Loose

A hilarious pair of platform sandals so you can achieve the optimal position for pooping. Think of it like a toilet stool but in sandal form.

Promising review: “I laughed at them at first, I won’t lie, but the shit shoes changed my life. I truly cannot recommend them enough to every single person I encounter. Every person I have had try them raves about them. If you’re considering getting the shoes, press purchase right the heck now.” — Rebecca Smith

Pre-order them from Let Loose for $69 (available in two sizes [fits women’s sizes 5–14/men’s sizes 3.5–12.5]).

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Some travel-friendly makeup-removing balm pods to bring the powerful clean of Banila Co’s Clean It Zero makeup-removing balm with you on your travels without it taking up approximately half the space in your toiletry bag.

Promising review: “I love this as the first step to remove my makeup! It melts my eye makeup off so easily, and then I follow up with a normal foaming facial cleanser. The travel size is honestly enough for two days for me, and really helps to minimize how much I have to travel with. It doesn’t have a scent and doesn’t bother my sensitive skin.” — Julia McCormick

Get 16 pods from Amazon for $14.99

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A set of LiquiBands, because unlike the fabric wristbands that you’ve probably seen advertised to absorb water that dribbles down your wrists while you’re washing your face, these bands are made with silicone so they’re not gonna get stinky and mildewy.

Promising review: “What a game changer. I would sometimes avoid washing my face because I hated the total mess I always made all over me and the sink. With these wristbands, all the water is diverted right back into the sink. I like that they are silicone, so there is no dry time, and they fit tight enough so no water seeps past them and down my arms. Yes, they look funny. My husband makes fun of me. Who cares? Not me and my clean face, dry shirt, vanity, and bathroom floor, lol! Highly recommend!” — Kelly Oyster

Get them from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in four colors and two sizes).

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A pack of bamboo wire shelf covers that’ll prevent the little things from falling through the cracks, where, frankly, you’re gonna lose them on the floors of your pantry. Reviewers say they’re sturdier than the wire shelves, and they look a lot nicer…(and I agree!)

Promising review: “I immediately thought I got ‘influenced’ and was going to regret these when I opened the box. I was so wrong. I love these so much. I wish I’d taken a before picture because my groceries were rolling toward the back, and the shelves were drooping in the middle. I was so afraid the shelves were going to fall. I ‘installed’ these bamboo covers, and visually I was in love. I put it to the test and reloaded all of my pantry items — I was able to organize everything without the items rolling back or to the middle. Everything stayed put. No more drooping shelves. It looks clean and fancy. I’m glad I purchased these. It was decently easy to assemble and add to the shelves. I think they will be pretty durable. I’m happy with this purchase.” — Krista B.

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $89.99+ (available in many sizes).

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Parchies

A pack of Parchies clips if you’re stumped about getting your parchment paper to stop curling (argh!). These oven clips will keep the parchment paper secure to the baking sheet, are oven safe up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, BPA free, and dishwasher safe. And they double as chip clips when you’re not baking!

Promising review: “One of the most useful kitchen tools I have bought in a long time! Not only are the parchies such great quality, but they work so well! This has made baking so much easier!” — Yelena Johnson

Get a six-pack from Parchies for $22.99.

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A mega-hydrating AmLactin intensive healing lotion with AHAs for very dry, flaky skin that’s THIRSTING for moisture. Lactic acid basically unglues dead skin cells (which also makes it great for treating keratosis pilaris), allowing hydrating ingredients to penetrate more deeply, while ceramides help strengthen your skin barrier to keep moisture locked in. Another benefit: Lactic acid can help fade dark spots by encouraging cell turnover.

Note: AHAs can make skin more sensitive to the sun, so be sure to wear sunscreen while using this product.

Promising review: “WHAT IS THIS WITCHCRAFT!?!?!? No other way to explain how this works. My elbows WERE gray, dry, and calloused. FOR YEEEEEARS, I suffered discomfort from the dryness; they always FELT bruised. But after just ONE application, THE DRY IS GONNNNNNNE. GONE. They still feel a little bruised, but they are SMOOOOOVE! And my heels??? My heels WERE cracked like the freaking desert ground, my bed sheets WERE always covered in white skin flakes, SO GROSS. But, after ONE pump and rub of this on my feet, WWWTTTHHH??? The next morning, I just could not believe how they felt. (I can’t bend well enough to see the whole bottom of my feet, but they felt AMAZINNNGGGGG. My heels are no longer ‘catching’ onto my blankets, and no more layers of dry skin flakes on my sheets at the foot of my bed. JUST ONE APPLICATION! HOW????? I need to get some holy water here in this house, cuz this product is not of this Earth.” — Jase Ann

Get it from Amazon for $15.97.

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A 3-in-1 charging cable with different port capabilities — Lightning, USB-C, and micro USB — so you can bring one charger on vacation instead of three.

Promising review: “Perfect since it charges all types of devices. Sturdy mesh cord. Very pleased. Time to get rid of all the other cords in your junk drawer.” — Debra Klinger

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in a variety of lengths, colors, and pack sizes).

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A genius drying rack to prevent any sweater shrinking mishaps in the dryer. These three-tier mesh racks will help speed up the drying process while taking up minimal space. Plus air-drying is gentler on the fabric than a tumble in the dryer, which can help extend the life of your sweaters.

Promising review: “Big enough for size large sweaters. I love that it is instant to set up, holds several items, the mesh lets most clothes dry overnight, and it doesn’t have any loose parts to lose. The layers collapse on each other, then fold up like a car shade, but with three wires to contend with, it takes a bit more force. If car shades are your nemesis, this is probably not for you, but if you’ve conquered car shade folding, the drying rack is quick and small to store. The storage bag appeared to be flimsy, but it has lasted for over a year of use with no problem.” — Costume Shop

Get it on Amazon for $15.99.

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Plus, a pretty dope Doap bar because sometimes plain old soap and water isn’t strong enough to unstick the sticky dough that’s stuck to your hands. Instead of dirtying (and ruining) a perfectly good sponge, clean your hands with a Doap bar. The textured knobs will remove stubborn dough like magic!

See it in action on Reels.

Doap was created by Joshua Grange, a musician whose love for breadmaking led to the creation of a tool that would solve the problem of perpetually sticky dough hands.

Get it from Doap for $24.99 (available in seven colors).

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A weekly keyboard planner that’ll help you organize your tasks and visualize the work week or the school week if you’re starting a new semester. It’s undated, so you can use it only when you need it instead of buying a dated planner and then feeling like you’ve wasted money because you only filled half the book.

Promising review: “I love lists. Usually, I don’t use paper calendars because the squares are either too small or too ‘timed appointment oriented’ for my listy lifestyle. Sometimes, I just need to write down a lot of information on a certain day. This calendar is organized just right. I love that you can start it at any time of the year. The paper quality is really heavy and smooth, so pens don’t bleed through. Cuz on the back of each calendar page? More space for lists!” — Sonya W

Get it from Amazon for $9.56.

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A hair band cutter if untying your little one’s hair feels like an impossible task. Instead of fighting to 1) grip those stupid tiny elastics and then, 2) get your finger underneath one to untie it, reach for your Pony Pick. It has a special hook that slides under the elastic and a built-in blade to slice through the hair tie easily.

Because there’s a blade in the tool, you may want to keep this out of the hands of your little ones. Some reviewers have accidentally cut hair as well as the hair tie, so be sure you’re lifting the elastic away from the head before you cut!

Promising review: “I absolutely love these. They have been the only way to remove tiny hair ties without pain. They are easy to use, and the design lets you pull the hair tie without catching hair in the blade. I use the little clear hair ties with both of my kids several times a week, so it has made a huge difference.” — Lauren Givens

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in five colors).

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A dog-paw scrubber for all-in-one paw cleaning that won’t bother your pooch and certainly won’t bother you now that your floors will be free of muddy paw prints.

Promising review: “I wanted something that would clean my baby’s paws after our walks because I didn’t want germs or dirt coming into the house. It smells great, it works well, and I can see that the rubber part doesn’t bother my doggy! It’s super easy to use, and I use it to keep her paws clean and my house clean! 10/10, especially for the price point!” — Thia

Get it from Amazon for $5.94.

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An inverted umbrella with a carabiner handle so the unexpected sun shower is totally NBD. This umbrella has so many nifty features: a carabiner handle so you can attach it to a bag strap, a belt loop, a stroller, a bicycle, etc.; a reverse folding design so when you close it the wet side is on the inside; a reflective strip along the edge to make you more visible to cars and other vehicles; an automatic open and close with the push of a button; and a durable design tested to withstand winds of up to 40 mph.

Promising review: “This is a GREAT umbrella! I was really shocked at how solid it is and how smoothly the mechanism works. It pops open elegantly (I feel quite fancy when I use it), and the coverage is really good — oversize for a compact model. It is HIGHLY wind-resistant and very stable. The carabiner handle is awesome; I can hang it from my shopping cart instead of getting my groceries wet. Love the design, so the water doesn’t fall everywhere when closing it. It also dries up beautifully and is easy to wrap up for the next use.” — Susan Dornan

Get it from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in 10 colors and 2 sizes).

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The Croptuck, a handy elastic band designed to hold up bulky sweaters and T-shirts so you can rock that cropped look without actually having to cut your tops or deal with bulky, constricting belts.

Promising review: “A total game changer for making any shirt look cropped. I didn’t realize how much I needed this until I tried it! The Croptuck band is super easy to use and instantly gives any shirt or sweater that perfect tucked/’cropped’ look without actually cutting or tying anything. It’s adjustable, comfortable, and doesn’t feel tight or bulky under your clothes. The band feels secure and stays in place all day — even when I’m moving around. I love that it comes with a cute little pouch so I can throw it in my purse when I’m on the go. It works on oversize tees, sweaters, and even button-ups. My outfits look so much more put-together now! This is honestly the best little tool. Highly recommend.” — Erendira

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four colors).

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A family travel document holder because asking each person to be responsible for their passport is a recipe for disaster. This organizer has 21 (!) pouches and slots for passports, ID, room keys, cash, pens, boarding passes, cruise tags, debit/credit cards, and any other very important document you might need.

Promising review: “This wallet made it soooooooo much easier to hold everything we needed together in one place. Made going through customs and security so smooth in the Mexico airport! Especially with little kids. I highly recommend it!!” — Malisa

Get it from Amazon for $18.99.

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Some outdoor faucet covers that’ll help prevent a potentially costly situation involving frozen or burst pipes. Ouch!

Promising review: “We bought these to cover our outdoor faucets in lieu of the styrofoam option. Not only are they super easy to install, but they worked perfectly and withstood anything the winter weather threw at us.” — Carissa Eaton

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $16.99.

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A moisturizing saline gel if you’re a drippy, snotty mess (me right now!) thanks to allergies and are constantly blowing your nose, which has led to some not-infrequent nosebleeds (so fun!). Reviewers who use CPAP machines swear by this stuff, as do airplane travelers (dry airplane air!).

Promising review: “So thankful for this gel. Was having nosebleeds daily with the dry air and this stopped them! It doesn’t make your nose feel sticky, and it’s not really smelly. Easy to use. It was everything I needed.” — Danica

Get it from Amazon for $5.99.

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A “Magic Gel” back pain relief pack for hot or cold relief after surgery or just a really long, exhausting day. Reviewers also recommend it when you just need help cooling down. A wearable ice pack? Genius!

Promising review: “This was perfect for my sore back. It comes with two inserts. That is nice because I was able to keep one in the fridge and the other to warm up in the microwave. The belt they go in works great for lower back pain. I could wear it at work when my back was bad.” — Brandie Collins

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three styles and a two-pack).

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Hidey Socks / Etsy

A pair of Hidey Socks — genius liner socks with a strap studded with Swarovski crystals — so your flats don’t do that annoying thing where they eat your liner sock and then by the end of the day, the liner is just crumpled up by your toes.

Hidey Socks is a small business based in California.

Get it from Hidey Socks on Etsy for $17+ (available in five sock colors and eight crystal colors).

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A double-layer cat litter–trapping mat to catch the crystals and pebbles that hitch a ride on your cat’s paws before they end up all over your floors. Then you can just dump the litter right back into their box!

Promising review: “These are the most effective litter mats that I’ve ever tried. This is the fourth different litter mat that I’ve tried. Nothing else has been effective with the three litter boxes that are kept on both hardwood and carpet. I got one at first to see if I liked it, and then bought two more. The holes are deep enough that they catch everything, and all you have to do is open it like an envelope to dump it out. I’ve had no issues with stuff getting stuck in the holes, either. I do use corncob litter, so I can’t say anything as to the effectiveness of it with clay litter.” — DisaRae

Get it from Amazon for $12.59+ (available in four sizes and five colors).

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Stained glass-style window film because your desire for privacy shouldn’t come at the cost of ruining your home’s aesthetic with ugly privacy film.

Promising review: “It’s beautiful, and installation was really easy. I love it. It is wonderful!!! The pattern changes color as the sun passes throughout the day. Really pretty.” — Lily Fred

Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in four sizes and 13 designs).

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A flexible hair clip that’ll bend and compress without breaking so you can drive with your head against the headrest instead of uncomfortably angled forward because you’re wearing a plastic claw clip. Reviewers say it holds your hair securely and doesn’t dig into their heads/scalps.

Promising review: “This claw clip beats them all! The shape is perfect, and it makes sure the claws don’t dig into your head. The squishy but still firm design is also absolutely genius. I have already accidentally stepped on mine, and it didn’t break! Finally, I can stop worrying about it breaking in my bag. I also have very long hair, so I was worried it might not hold it all; however, it really does stay in all day!! I am absolutely blown away by these, and I will never be able to buy another brand again. Thank you to the creator!!!” — Linn Erle Kløfta

Get it from Amazon for $24.95+ (available in 13 colors; some colors available with charms).

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