The atmosphere has changed and it’s fall now! With the kids back in school, you’re probably buying tons of snacks and starting to think about Halloween costumes and even…dare we say…stocking stuffers for the holidays. So you’re probably filling your shopping cart on Amazon. Well, while you’re there, we’ve got some tips for you – tips that could make our lives better or easier. Need new breakfast ideas? An immune supplement to fight back-to-school germs? Maybe a better alarm clock? We are here to assist you.
1. Overnight oats container with lid
I’m one of those people who really loves overnight oats. But somehow I keep misplacing the jars, or they break, or I use them for something other than oats. So I recently had to restock. These were fed to me by the Amazon algorithm gods and I really love them. They are easy to clean, they are large, and I love that the jar lids are colored. They decorate my refrigerator. — Kate Auletta, Editor-in-Chief
2. Anker’s Soundcore Noise Canceling Headphones
I recently bought these on a flight to Disney and couldn’t believe no one told me how helpful they were in relieving plane anxiety. Planes are very loud and the noise really adds to my fear. Once I turned these on, I felt noticeably calmer, even during some turbulence. My whole body relaxed and I literally couldn’t hear the sounds around me, including the baby crying and the dog barking. Life changes. — Katy Elliott, Senior Editor, Personal Stories
3. Blowfish Malibu Cambria children’s shoes
I’m having a hard time finding cute, simple, high quality sneakers for my kids to wear back to school. I feel like we never have luck at Target and my kids are super picky…enter puffer fish. I love everything about their kids shoes, from the simple, classic styles to the quality and price of the products. An added bonus is that this shoe has laces but is also slip-on. Both my kids love them. — Sarah Aswell, deputy editor for news and community
4. USB C charger block
My husband has a fancy new iPhone that requires a different plug, so all of our old charging docks are pretty much useless to him. I bought some so we could use these charger blocks. Now I have to go through my stash and donate the old ones. — Kate Auletta
5.KleverCase e-reader universal book cover
I’m on my third lovely e-reader case because I’m so picky about my Kindles – I probably replace them every year. But I don’t care because they’re cute and feel good in my hands. — Kelly Fairblot, Executive Editor
6. Illyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrated Cream
I’m finally on the prescribed tretinoin train, which means to me that these chemicals are doing real anti-aging and brightening work, so my moisturizer can be a straight up moisturizer rather than one with random ingredients Expensive potions that make promises that I certainly won’t verify. I’m sure it was Reddit who told me about Illyoon, a Korean skincare brand that’s affordable, delightful, and works great. No more $80 Sephora nonsense! — Meaghan O’Connell, Senior Features Editor, Romper
7. WipeMate Sneaker Cleaning Wipes
My oldest daughter is very into the white sneaker trend right now. That’s fine, but she gets scared whenever they get dirty. But no worries—we have a pack of sneaker cleaning wipes that my type-A daughter uses every day after school. I love how textured they are and really clean the leather. — Sarah Aswell
8. Hydro Flask Travel Mug Trillium 40 oz.
I would call myself a water bottle connoisseur. I’ve tried them all and I have to say…I think I found the one. I’ve always been a Hydro Flash girl, but once other water bottles offered nice handles, I switched. Enter: the all-purpose travel mug. Stays cool, fits in car cup holder, and Very easy to wash. You can take the top completely off so you don’t have to worry about mold growing in weird places. — Katie Garrity, News and Community Editor
9.Baloo Queen Weighted Blanket
I love weighted blankets, but mine is really heavy and aggressive. This product from Baloo lets you choose your own weight, I got the 15 pound option which is exactly what I wanted. These blankets are also sustainably made and super soft. I love mine so much! — Sarah Aswell
10. Little Einstein portable musical toy
This is my go-to baby gift. My children have been fascinated by color and music since they were babies. I give these to everyone with a newborn because they are especially great for traveling. 11 years later, this has never failed. — Kate Auletta
11. Ere Perez Carrot Pot
I’m not a makeup person. I’m a busy single mom and this takes up so much of my time and energy. But these little carrot pots from Ere Perez are perfect to keep in my purse and add a little color to my lips and cheeks during the day. It looks super subtle and natural, and is vegan and cruelty-free. And…these little glass jars are filled with that 90s Bath and Body Works energy that I love. — Sarah Aswell
12. Hatch Restore 2 Daily Alarm Clock
I’ve seen many influencers start their “Day in the Life” videos by pressing the snooze button on their fancy Hatch alarm clocks. I’ve often wondered what the big deal was about them, especially the price…then, I got one. This alarm clock wakes me up with the gradual sunrise, and as soon as my alarm goes off, my husband and I (and usually our daughter) are awakened by the sound of the flute. My daughter gets really mad when I turn it off, she loves it so much. — Katie Garrity
13. Laundry bag
One of the worst things about coming home from vacation is unpacking your suitcases, but this makes it a little easier. No more categorizing “what’s clean/what’s dirty”. Put all your sweaty clothes in it and throw it into your suitcase without worrying about the clean and dirty stuff getting mixed up. Just throw the bag in the laundry room when you get home and half the job is done! — Jamie Kenney, deputy news and entertainment editor
14. Stomp Rocket super rocket launcher
Whenever I need a moment of peace and let my daughter blow off some steam, I use the classic Stomp Rocket. The Stomp Rocket is easy to set up and clean and provides hours of fun for my kids. — Katie Garrity
15. Water drop bag
I received samples of so many things in the mail that it felt like power hydration drinks were being sent to me by the dozen. Most of them are disgusting. So imagine my surprise when I tried these hydration cubes and fell in love! They taste great, dissolve completely, are super easy to carry around, and taste great. I took a box to Disney World and saved myself from dying of heat stroke with their help. — Sarah Aswell
16. AIIR texture setting spray
Sometimes, my hair falls flat and I feel like there’s nothing I can do to revive it. Texturing spray helps a lot, it’s one of my favorites. My hair doesn’t feel greasy or tangled after spraying either. — Katie Garrity
17. Shed Raid Vortex 2 Umbrella
Do you really need a high-performance umbrella? I was tired of buying new cheap umbrellas several times a year and decided to go all out and go with this guy. Yes, it’s a little more expensive than a regular umbrella, but there’s quality in every part of the product. Is it weird to fall in love with an umbrella? Don’t answer this question. — Sarah Aswell
18. Keurig K-Iced Coffee Maker with Hot and Cold Coffee Functions
I never, once Is a single coffee bag type girl. My husband is definitely a coffee snob. So we had never set foot in the Keurig world until we had the Keurig world…and now, well, I’m not sure I’d ever go back. convenient. Oh, convenience. There really is nothing better than waking up, groggy, grumpy, and all I have to do is drink an iced or hot coffee. 10/10! — Katie Garrity
19. GuruNanda Advanced Dental Water Flosser
This must be the “try something new” month because this is another product I’ve always been curious about but never pulled the trigger on. Water flosser… great! While it was a learning process to make sure I didn’t spray water on myself or the bathroom, the story got out everything. — Katie Garrity
20. Biovanta Immunity Elderberry Throat Lozenges
This damn season… I have a cold! I’m no longer sick from October to March, so I’m trying to be as proactive as possible. Whenever I start to feel a scratchy throat, I pop one of these lozenges in my mouth and I really think it helps! They taste great too! — Katie Garrity
21.Colorfulkoala Women’s Dreamlux Sports Flare Pants
Lulu – who? These buttery soft leggings are so comfy and cute. Plus, they do have some shapewear effect, but they don’t actually have shapewear. I took the plunge and ordered brown, but now I definitely need to add more colors to my wardrobe. — Katie Garrity
22. YouCopia UpSpace Water Bottle Storage Box
My favorite language is organization, and this water bottle organizer makes my heart beat faster. If you have a lot of water-carrying equipment (like me!), this two-tier rack system can help you maximize vertical space in your cabinets and pantry by placing water bottles horizontally on its sides. genius! — Katie Garrity
23. Original Cincha travel luggage strap
On a recent trip, I ditched my (very old) tote bag and replaced it with a Cincha Canvas Tote with Travel Belt, which is perfect for getting from one place to another (with my carry-on! ) is very helpful. The waistband fits just right on my carry-on handles and works with any bag. I love having a free hand so another person can hold my daughter’s hand. — Katie Garrity
24. Mystery Detective Vol. 2
My husband gave me the first volume of this game last Christmas and ever since then it’s been a great way to keep the family at the dinner table longer. The premise is that one person reads a sentence or two of the puzzle and then answers the other players’ yes or no questions about the case (written on the back of the card) to find out who the detective is. The mystery itself is quite obscure and requires teamwork and creative thinking. — Jamie Kenny
25. Pilot FriXion Ball Slim Erasable Pen
Earlier this summer I went to Japan and devoured every stationery story I could find. These pens are one of my favorites. They are very thin (0.38 mm) and can be erased with a rubber nub on the end. But, like, real Erased! No ink residue, no debris: the page is completely clean! — Jamie Kenny
26. Mora Salt and Pepper Cellar Set
To be honest I’m tired of it guess How much does my grinder require for a teaspoon of salt or pepper, and I knew I needed a better seasoning delivery system. Bonus: I find these absolutely fascinating. Look at those little wooden spoons! — Jamie Kenny
27. Karamay broom and dustpan
After over a decade of excellent service, it was time to upgrade my broom condition. I love that this one has a dustpan that doesn’t (I repeat: doesn’t) leave that “dustpan line” of messy stuff that can’t possibly fall off the floor. I also like the broom cleaning scraper on top of the dustpan, which keeps the bristles free of dust and hair and all the nasty stuff that inevitably gets stuck on the broom. — Jamie Kenny
28. Clinique Almost Black Honey Lipstick
I’ve always prided myself on not being affected by viral trends, but as a lipstick lover, I admit I’d reach for this TikTok-famous lip color, and I don’t regret it. It’s famous because it looks good (and different) on everyone, I can actually confirm that. — Jamie Kenny
