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and then immediately stashed it in your closet or junk drawer?
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Too many times, we bet.
Because sometimes, the best present solves a problem your loved one didnt even know they had.
Grippy, slip-proof soles make them a great alternative to otherhouse shoes.
Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2 (10 oz.)
Ember
Temperature Control Smart Mug 2 (10 oz.)
One SELF editor adoresEmbers Smart Mugfor keeping her tea and coffee at their individual sacred temperatures.
Did I mention that it doubles as a phone power bank and a flashlight?
The best part: The instructions are easy to follow, even if theyre not the most seasoned cook.
Unlike a standard colander, its easy to store thanks to its slim shape.
Theyre made of flexible silicone that creates a seal around foods to keep them fresh for the future.
Its also collapsable for easy storage.
As a bonus, they can pop them in the dishwasher between uses.
Plus, it doubles as a spoon rest.
And, uh, its cute as hell.
It makes two types of hot foam (airy or dense) and cold froth for iced drinks.
If they’re not a coffee lover, they can also use it to blend hot chocolate and matcha.
Yes, aliteralpot stirrer that sits in a pan with simmering, low-heat liquid and automatically mixes the contents.
This2024 SELF Pantry Awardwinning duopacked flavor into every dish our testers added it to.
The heavier one for cooking made a chicken parm sing.
I cant describe how good this massager feels!
Its like having a personal masseuse, one Amazon reviewer raved.
Stojo Collapsible Water Bottle (20 oz.)
Stojo
Collapsible Water Bottle (20-oz.)
The only downside to areusable water bottleis having to lug it around once its empty.
But this Stojo collapses when its finished, freeing up precious backpack space.
The minimal design makes it super easy to clean with no nooks or crannies to worry about.
The small things truly make a difference, and this hand soap is a perfect example of that.
Suddenly, the most mundane task is a sensory delight, one tester wrote.
Everyone washes their hands (we hope), so you know itll go to good use.
Thats where these Healthy Home Awardwinning dissolvable tablets come in.
Theyre small enough to sit on the back of their toilet or in their purse for peace of mind.
It sounds strange, but these pods made going number two more pleasant, one tester said.
You cant even see your mess, because the foam provides a barrier that stops bad smells.
Its just as decorative as it is practical, with a colorful patchwork quilt design.
Itll melt the wax of whatever candle you put under itno actual fire requiredto helpmake your home smell delish.
Even better, reviewers say their candles last longer under the bulb than when they burned the wicks.
It even has a built-in dispenser that squeezes out toothpaste.
After doing an Amazon deep dive, I found this helpful holder, one SELF editor said.
According to the brand, this little gadget can light 500 wicks per charge.
One Amazon reviewer says it helps them get work done while waiting in the school pickup line.
This solves that problem!
Its small enough to fit in my purse, they wrote in a review.
It also functions as a power bank!
functions, including a screwdriver, wrench, bike wrench, wire stripper, and bottle opener.
Travah Diversion Safe Water Bottle Can
Travah
Diversion Safe Water Bottle Can (17-oz.)
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