
43 Cool Home Products Your Friends Are *Definitely* Going To Ask About When They Come Over
This statement checkered cutting board is about to make your kitchen the chicest one on the block.
1. A set of Slop Tart sponges to make every Pop-Tart-loving '90s baby love doing the dishes so much that they'll start fighting over who gets to do them. These also make top-notch quirky kitchen decor to brighten your space!
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Promising review:"These look just like the real deal and you get four! My Cinderfella loved them." — queen k
Get a set of four from Amazon for $9.99.
2. A unique tripod floor lamp that will draw the eye without stealing the show — the perfect solution to keep up a modern look without falling into that trap of "woof, everything suuuure does look boring in here."
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Brightech is a California-based small business that specializes in home lighting.
Promising review:"These lights really add a unique look to any space and look like they are high end. There are three dimmable options for the right type of light you are looking for controlled by a floor button. Adds a uniqueness and minimalist look to your space. Easy to put together, took five minutes." — Alexandra
Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (available in gold and black).
3. A gorgeous statement checkered cutting board designed with deep grooves for juice, hidden handles on the bottom, and end grain to "heal" cuts from knives. A true overachiever considering it's worth the buy for decor purposes alone!!
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Promising review: "I am OBSESSED with this cutting board. It is made so well and looks so expensive. Every time I have guests, I will use it as serving tray or display for charcuterie and I always get compliments on it." — Lorrin Farrell
Get it from Amazon for $31.63 (clip the 20% off coupon on the product page for this price).
4. A unique and oh-so-decadent Otherland candle for anyone who adores classic, welcoming scent profiles with whimsical twists. These candles push the box on your regular florals and fruits by adding distinctive layers like California Fig, Chili Salt, and even Tennis Ball. 👀 🎾
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Otherland is a small business that specializes in unique vegan candles.
Here's what my beloved fellow BuzzFeeder/soul twin Heather Braga has to say about it: " I'm SUCH a fan of Otherland candles. I've been burning them in my home for years and, honestly, cannot get enough of them. I've given tons of them as gifts as well, and everyone has always raved about how much they love them. They each have a burn time of 55 hours, are made of a coconut and soy wax blend, contain a cotton wick, and are hand poured in the US."
Get it from Amazon for $30+ (available in 14 scents).
5. And a cleverly designed rechargeable electric candle lighter with a flexible neck so you can light all your coziest, deepest candles without worrying about the "YIKES" of being near an open flame. This is also windproof and super portable for anyone looking for options to light candles or fires outside, too!
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Promising review: "I absolutely love this product. Now I'm able to light candles where the candle wax has melted down, and it's hard to reach inside the jar. I also love the fact that you charge this with a USB cable, and the charge lasts for a long time. It has indicator lights to let you know how much of a charge is remaining. I've only had to charge it once since I purchased it. I Very durable and a great value for the price. I definitely recommend this." — Cassandra S.
"Another product I got from TikTok. It's a necessity. No more struggling and almost burning yourself. Stays charged for days. A week at most if you use it frequently." — Nijada
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in nine colors and in two packs).
6. A two-slice slim toaster to fit virtually *anywhere* in your tiny kitchen, and to look gosh darn adorable doing it. Bonus — these long slots make it ideal for larger slices of bread, like your beloved sourdoughs.
Psst — if you're looking to save space in your kitchen and don't want to sacrifice on aesthetic, check out Bella's matching line of compact, affordable kitchen appliances!
Promising review:"The narrow width of this toaster helps free up real estate on my small countertop, plus it accommodates two slices of toast, English muffins, or bagels, as well as a regular width toaster. It comes in a beautiful teal color, which I love. And the three toast levels ensure you don't burn food and the quality of the toast is just right — from light to brown. I highly recommend it!" — Joyce Hill
Get it from Amazon for $19.98 (available in four styles).
7. A set of square stemmed wineglasses inspired by the iconic Crate & Barrel version, except these are durable as heck (good for particularly rowdy wine-and-cheese nights). Reviewers especially love these chic, understated glasses because they work well for red and white wines.
Promising review: "We've had four of these glasses for over six months now and finally just added four more to our collection. These glasses are SO CHIC and are very similar to ones sold at Crate & Barrel but are MUCH more durable. Unlike the C&B glasses, you can cheers without feeling like the glasses will break. In fact, they've tipped over in the sink a few times and are still intact. They dry beautifully, sparkle after the dishwasher and we get so many compliments on them. I love them!" — Katie B
Get a set of two from Amazon for $24.99.
8. An understatedly unique wavy corner bookshelf to give your storage some personality, gosh darn it. This is a fun, subtle way to add a whimsical touch to a living room or bedroom without disrupting the aesthetic.
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Promising review: "Super happy. For the price and simplicity of this corner shelf, I'm all for this product. It's was relatively easy to build — the wavy shape made it a little more confusing, but I built it in under an hour. It's easy to clean, too. I just use a white erase, and everything comes up. I've put rocks and books all over the shelf, so the weight limit is solid. Functional and cool I would recommend to a friend." — ashlynn
Get it from Amazon for $129.99 (available in seven colors and in packs of two).
9. Ninja's new *portable* Crispi Air Fryer system, perfect for people with high foodie standards and a chaotic schedule. This "all-in-one system" cooks your food in the same container you eat from, so you can pop your meal into the air fryer, cook it, and either pack it for later or eat it right out of the container.
Each air fryer comes with the"PowerPod," two containers (a 4-quart and a 6-quart), and lids. The PowerPod has auto-shutoff and four modes: Max Crisp, Bake, Air Fry, and Recrisp. The "feet" are heat-safe, so you can prop it on any surface without worrying!
Promising review: "I got my Ninja Crisper today and reheated some stuffed bread with feta cheese and spinach, and it did a wonderful job. I t was like it just came out of the oven the first time. Nice and crispy outside, but the inside heated just right. I love that the bottom glass can be covered with the lid it comes with. They come with a metal plate you can put in the glass bottom part, and it actually fits into the lid, so it doesn't get lost. The glass makes a difference in the taste, too. It is a great product and well worth it." — Jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $159.99 (available in three colors).
10. A set of Lego sunflowers so cheerful that they'll put a lil' pep in your step every time you see them.
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Promising review:"These are so cute and easy to assemble. Highly recommend as a fun gift to adults and kids." — Katie A.
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
11. An adjustable meditation chair that is not only quite the lovely aesthetic, but *super* handy for restless workers. This lumbar supportive chair not only swivels, but lets you sit eight different ways to suit your needs, making it the champion of restless, fidgeting humans everywhere.
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Promising revie w: "Short and sweet review: if you're a non-traditional sitter like me, this chair is worth every dang penny. It may not be as cute or plush as other cross-legged chairs on the market, but this is the superior model for ergonomic sitting and is everything I hoped it would be. I have tried every other kind of non-traditional chair on the market (kneeling, ergonomic, backless, yoga ball, etc.) in an attempt to find something that achieves the same things this chair does for a fraction of the price, and can tell you that there's really no equivalent out there — honestly, I probably spent more money trying to find cheaper alternatives for this chair than I did had I just purchased it outright when I first saw it." — Amy K.
Get it from Amazon for $349 (available in four colors).
12. A vintage-inspired essential oil diffuser to waft calming scents through your space and add a subtle touch of ~quiet luxury~ by serving double time as decor.
(According to Johns Hopkins, you may want to avoid diffusing oils around larger groups and young children because of the side effects of different oils. You may also want to avoid using an oil diffuser around pets with breathing problems, according to the ASPCA.)
Promising review:"This really is a game changer for my space, it covers a really large area and smells so good. Plus this holds so much water. This is the perfect size to sit on the end table in the family room. You can hardly tell it's there, but when you, do it's a beautiful display." — Customer
Get it from Amazon for $48.99 (clip the $9 off coupon on the product page for this price; available in two styles).
13. An oh-so-sweet hummingbird lamp with three brightness levels and a touch sensor that reviewers love using as a reading light, a wind-down light, or a nursery light. Bonus: it also functions as an aroma diffuser if you add 3–4 drops of essential oil to the top of its head.
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Check out a TikTok of the bird night-light in action.
Promising review:"This little bird is truly a gem. You tap on its head to get three different brightness levels of lighting. Works great as a night-light or to have on during the day as a decor for your table or end table. I love that it comes with a charger. No need to worry about having the right battery size. Will buy as gifts for friends and family!" — Linda S.
Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (clip the $4 off coupon on the product page for this price).
14. A rotating shoe and accessory organizer for anyone who wants to appreciate their pieces even when they're *not* wearing them. This displays and organizes them so satisfyingly that you'll want to give it a little twirl every morning so you can be like, "Wow, I really do have excellent taste."
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SpaceAid is a small business that specializes in home storage products.
Promising review: "Love, love love. Way better than imagined. Super easy to assemble. Assembled it in less than ten minutes. Decorated it and spins fabulously. Gave my closet the extra space it needed for my shoes and doesn't take up much space." — Jessica
Get it from Amazon for $139.98+ (available in four colors and in four sizes).
15. A set of deep set heart-shaped salad plates because sometimes the way to your heart is through a BIG OL' Caesar salad loaded with whatever flavor of crouton Trader Joe's came up with this week.
Promising review:"The quality is amazing. Bright white, ceramic! I loved them so much I ordered another set! Obsessed with them!" — christina lowie
Get a set of two from Amazon for $21.98+ (available in three sizes).
16. A *swiveling* accent chair that's basically a stylish, oh-so-cozy spinning cocoon. Who said sophistication can't have a dash of whimsy??
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Furniliving is a small business that specializes in functional home furniture.
Promising review: "Product arrived on time and packaged well. Looks exactly like picture and even more comfortable than imagined. So soft! Will probably by another soon." — Diana Marie Trailer
Get it from Amazon for $219.99 (available in beige and blue).
17. A cleverly-designed slim side table designed to fit seamlessly into smaller spaces, whether it's by your bed or the edge of a couch or recliner. Reviewers love how delightfully deep the drawers are for storage, and how durable and functional it is for the affordable price.
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Promising review: "This table is more attractive than I expected. Our first house guest commented that she thought I'd picked up an art deco piece at an antique store. I'm using it in the den as a side table beside a recliner. It fits perfectly and can easily hold a beverage (on a coaster!) and remotes; plus, it has two roomy drawers for tissues and other odds and ends. The workmanship is excellent. Overall, I'm extremely pleased. Well worth the price. — L M Gee
Get it from Amazon for $171.99 (also available in a set of two).
18. An absurdly gorgeous, oh-so-functional detachable cookware set that has the luxe look of a lot of expensive brands, but wayyyy more convenience. These premium, nonstick pans are designed to save a ton of space with detaching handles that let the pans "nest" snugly in the cupboard.
Each set includes an eight-inch and ten-inch frying pan, a ten-inch deep frying pan, a seven-inch and eight-inch saucepan, two glass lids, two removable handles, and four pot protectors.
Promising review: "I found these detachable pots and pans on a YouTube video. They are such a space saver for small kitchen. They can stack on top of each other, which only takes up a small corner of the cabinet. The spot protectors are so useful and neat that you won't scratch the pots. They are very easy to clean. Great quality that I've recommended to several friends." — Yuli Aoki
Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (clip the $20 off coupon on the product page for this price).
19. A big ole roll up plush futon so versatile that Future You will be so grateful to have it — this can serve as chic decor, a place to lounge or read, a spare mattress for guests, and, of course, a nest for pets who see any comfy thing come into the home and immediately think, "MINE."
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Promising review:"So first thing I want to point out, it's a lot firmer than one would expect given its roll-away nature. Quality seems to be good, and having tested it for a month now, it is the best sleep I have ever had. I dread sleeping on my main bed now. Would I get another one? You bet! I'm already thinking of it." — Paul Carpenter
Get a queen-sized one from Amazon for $99.99 (also available in Twin, Full, King, small single, and cot).
20. A pair of gorgeous kitchen shears that are as functional as they are stunning — reviewers love these all-purpose, super sharp blades for cutting everything from meat and fruit to opening packages and wrangling with complicated wrapping.
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Promising review: "I had a toddler I have to cut everything up for, and these scissors have made my life INCREDIBLY easier. I cut PB&J into perfect squares and grapes into three pieces effortlessly with these scissors. It cuts chicken and other meats simply. They're sharp, safe, and so affordable too. Don't look elsewhere; these are the best!" — Adrian
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in eight styles and four sizes).
21. Our Place's new Splendor Blender, a super strong, ridiculously beautiful personal blender perfect for making smoothies and shakes on the go — particularly because it comes with an adorable personal cup and drinking lid set. Also, a moment for this aesthetic, please?? Our Place never misses.
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Promising review: "This blender is perfect! It can be left on the counter because it is so pretty and it's super strong. Everyone loves to make their own individual smoothie in the house, it blends big frozen strawberries with no problem, and it's aesthetically lovely! We love it!" — Amazon Shopper 77
Get it from Amazon for $125 (available in four colors).
22. An absorbent floral dish drying mat so lovely that you'll actually — gasp — look forward to doing the dishes? The "main character in a rom com" energy of this mat is too strong to resist.
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Promising review:"This mat is perfect. It absorbs water from washed dishes well and provides a protective buffer between dishes and our granite countertops. After use, you can hang the mat; it will dry out in minutes. The mat is both decorative and functional. This was a great purchase. There will be no more wet dish towels to contend with. I highly recommend this product." — Cambodian Nurse
Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in five styles and three sizes).
23. A heart hands statuette to display all your beloved friendship bracelets when you run out of real estate on your wrists.
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24. An understated two-tiered accent coffee table that somehow manages to be delightfully modern and classic at the same time. This is the elegant surface your fun little knick knacks and couch snacks *deserve*.
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Promising review: "This table is well-made and scratch-resistant. It's sturdy but not too heavy. The chevron pattern in the 'wood' is very stylish. It was also easy to assemble and came with tools and hardware." — Cassandra Cooper
Get it from Amazon for $107.95 + (available in three styles).
25. Oxo's new compact Brew Rapid Brewer, aka the answer to any money-conscious coffee lover's prayers — this version is not only cheaper and more portable than comparable models on the market, but WAY faster at making cold brew without compromising on flavor. I'm talking five minutes as opposed to overnight, like other pitchers take — and it doesn't need to be charged or plugged in. 🤯
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You can use this to brew hot coffee *and* cold brew by adding coffee grounds to the top portion, tamping it down, letting it steep, and pumping into a carafe full of hot or cold water.
Promising review: "Simple to use and cheaper than that other brand. This is about the best tasting coffee I have ever made at home. Easy to clean. Sturdy. Portable." — Alex Bonick
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
26. A SnapPower GuideLight to put all your night-lights out of business — this subtle but effective light installs under your outlets, so it will feel like little fairies are guiding you through the hall when it's dark at night. Reviewers love that with this clever installation, the light doesn't take up valuable outlet space!
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SnapPower is a small business that specializes in unique and innovative lighting products.
Promising review: "I ordered this after seeing it on TikTok. I'm very happy with this product!" — Miss. Harris
"Game changer. When I get up, I don't want to wake everyone up with flipping on lights and all. These provide plenty of walking through the house light. Super easy installation, too." — Monica Martinez
Get it from Amazon for $22.98 (available in three outlet styles and four colors).
27. A gorgeous reviewer-beloved faux monstera plant for all the calm vibes of plants in your space and none of the work. No offense to living plants, go get your own sunlight and water?? Yeesh.
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Promising review:"I have given up on trying to keep real plants alive, so I decided to give fake plants a try. This is my first one. I am happy with the way it looks. It was easy to put together. I placed the moss in the pot, and that gives it a more realistic look." — Darlene Tangedahl
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
28. A vintage-style six-in-one Bluetooth record player that plays *deep breath* vinyls, CDs, AND cassettes along with connecting to Bluetooth and the radio, so you can walk down every single musical path on memory lane.
Promising review:"I bought this as a gift for my husband. He truly loved it. The needle is very good, and the sound quality is wonderful. It can play records, cassettes, CDs, and the radio. It can also connect via Bluetooth. So many ways to play music. It is easy to use. The value was amazing. It is a little heavy, but the box is very sturdy, and I expect to last a long time." — MAREBARE
Get it from Amazon for $99.99+ (available in nine styles).
29. A sword-shaped grater for anyone out there who isn't just a cheese lover, but a cheese gladiator. Fight valiantly, my dairy-tolerant friends.
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Promising review:"It's so cute!!! I've ended up using it so much since getting it, there are plenty of times I've avoided using my regular grater but didn't because box graters are so hard to clean. This one makes it so much simpler, and it goes perfectly with our DND-ish themed home!" — Natalie
Get it from Amazon for $14.90.
30. A vintage-inspired crystal candle warmer to add some timeless, cozy glam in your living room or bedroom without worrying about an open flame.
Promising review: "This looks even prettier in person! Works great, very easy setup, and beautiful with the basic lighting as well as the colorful setting. My candles warm quickly with it and start producing the smells quickly. Great product and would recommend!" — Lauren S.
Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (available in two styles).
31. An ornate baroque-style golden mirror for your entryway so you can blow your cute self a kiss on your way out the door every morning, and guests can "oooh" and "ahhh" at your good taste when they come to visit.
Get it from Amazon for $74.39+ (clip the 20% off coupon on the product page for this price; available in two sizes).
32. A building block tissue box that will make any Lego fan think that eh, maybe getting the sniffles isn't the worst thing in the world, if it means they have an excuse to pull tissues out of this fun contraption.
Promising review: "Fantastic for your Lego fan. I was surprised how nice this was. Made entirely of wood with a slide bottom for tissues. Definite buy for the Lego fan in your life." — T
Get it from Amazon for $20.99 (available in three colors).
34. An oat milk vase for anyone whose dairy intolerance is so well-known that it might as well just become part of the aesthetic. ✨Put your flowers in this and make your local barista proud!!
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Ban.do is a US-based small business that specializes in quirky accessories, home products, and stationery.
Promising review:"I absolutely love this vase! It's very cute and vibrant, just as pictured." — TexasPoonTapa
Get it from Amazon for $25.95.
35. A set of wooden flower pot magnets to bring the whole trend of "fridgescaping" to an entirely new, adorable level, or brighten up your desk area at work. I dare anyone to be grumpy with these cute lil' blooms in their eye line.
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Promising review: "The magnets look good! I have them displayed at work and receive so many compliments. Perfect addition!" — Amazon Customer
Get a set of four from Amazon for $10.99 (also available in five other styles, including quirky food boards).
36. A "Slice'n Store" butter dish that will stop you from dirtying a bunch of butter knives and leaving them on the counter. All you do is pop this out of the fridge, slice off a lil' (or large) slab with the built-in blade, and be on your merry, buttery way.
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Promising review: "Great addition to my kitchen essentials. Its durability is impressive, and it is straightforward to use. What makes it a keeper is how easy it is to clean. The quality is top-notch, and it's definitely worth the price. It stores butter well and fits perfectly in my fridge. Plus, the color adds a nice touch to my kitchen decor. Overall, it's a fantastic kitchen gadget." — Tiffany Mueller
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
37. A user-friendly Click & Grow Indoor Herb Garden Kit, which is basically a ~smart garden~ you can grow right in your kitchen window, thanks to the handy LED grow lights that keep your plants thriving no matter how gloomy outside gets. Plus, this is truly choose-your-own-adventure — you can select grow pods for cilantro, basil, lavender, wild strawberries, thyme, chili peppers, and more.
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Each Click & Grow kit comes with three basil pods to start you off, and you can check out the full selection of grow pods for more options!
Promising review:"The Click & Grow Smart Garden is very easy to set up and has fairly minimal upkeep. Place pods in, fill up with water, and turn on light. The lettuce has grown exceptionally well. My grandkids love to check it out when they come to visit. I am considering gifting Click and Grow Smart Gardens to them. It is straightforward and sets you up to be a successful gardener, no matter your experience level. I wanted to grow some herbs and vegetables in the winter. I love the Click & Grow!" — Kbaumg
Get it from Amazon for $99.95+ (available in three colors).
38. A pink oyster mushroom kit that grows right there in the packaging, so you can add some cottagecore sweetness to your kitchen and add some savory umami flavors to all your favorite dishes by sautéing, roasting, or air frying them up.
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Back To The Roots is a California-based small business founded by two college friends that specializes in indoor gardening kits with a mission to reconnect families to food.
Check out a TikTok of the mushroom kit in action.
Promising review: "Easy to grow. Purchased these for my children for an experiment. They love them deep fried and sautéed. Great value, great activity for young and old. Even for my daughter who could kill grass by simply looking at it was amazed when hers grew big and strong. We had success without hardly following the simple directions of soaking for 6–10 hours and spraying daily. T hey still grew well! Even after a few days of neglect." — HoneyHideout
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (also available in a shiitake mushroom version).
39. Birdie, an indoor carbon dioxide monitor that — bless her dramatic heart — flips over and "dies" if the air quality in your home goes down, prompting you to open a window or run an air purifier so you can breathe easier. Once Birdie is happy with the air quality again, she'll pop back up!
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Promising review: "Super easy to set up, and it works! We set ours up, and after charging it and mounting it, the bird fell down. We opened the windows, and about 10 minutes later, the bird went upright. People have commented how cool it look, going to buy as a gift for a family member as well." — M English
Get it from Amazon for $189 (available in five styles).
40. A touchless paper towel dispenser, because it's rude that we don't have flying cars yet, and the LEAST we can settle for is a fancy paper towel butler. Reviewers love how this minimizes messes when you're reaching for the paper towel roll and your hands are already wet or dirty.
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Check out a TikTok of the touchless paper towel dispenser in action.
Bonus: if you don't grab the paper towel, it sucks it back up for safekeeping!
Promising review: "Do we need it? No. But it might be my favorite unnecessary gadget purchase of all time. It leaves our counter tops uncluttered, the no touch sensor lets me grab a paper towel with dirty hands, and I feel like we use less paper towels overall. It's easy to install, easy to program, and easy to replace the roll." — Mlc
Get it from Amazon for $99.99 (available in three colors).
41. A ginormous "marshmallow cloud fleece" blanket you should only pull out in front of guests if you're prepared for them to burrow inside and never, ever leave.
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Promising review:"If you're willing to splurge on a blanket, this is the one. My favorite blanket that I've ever owned. My dog and cat love it too!" — UO Reviewer
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $169 (available in three styles).
42. A sleek, well-ventilated, modern-style bread box with a cutting board lid that reviewers are obsessed with not just because it's beautiful, but because it keeps their bread *carb's kiss* levels of fresh. If you love artisan loaves or make your own bread at home, this is worth the investment and then some!
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Promising review:"I absolutely LOVE this bread box. It's not just gorgeous; it's well-made. Our homemade bread stays so fresh inside, it looks lovely on the counter, and the cutting board lid is very handy. This bread box is the best money I've spent on our home this year, and I highly recommend purchasing this for yourself if you bake, or as a gift for friends who love fresh bread." — Sondra G. Milgrim
Get it from Amazon for $49.95 (available in four styles).
43. A retro-inspired pitcher from Tupperware's Vintage Collection so you can get dreamy nostalgic vibes as you sip your sweet tea and fresh juice and admire it sitting on the counter.
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Promising review: "This purchase was completely nostalgic. Growing up, my mom had the ugliest orange-colored pitcher on the planet, also a Tupperware brand. Naturally, I had to have this, and I do, and I love it. It functions, just as well as the '80s Tupperware did. I use it when I make fresh juice. I love that I can have the whole lid closed down and shake it without any spilling, or very, very, very, very minimal spillage. It is so easy to clean. The color is absolutely perfectly pink and beautiful. If you're looking to big batch, any juice or even water, this is it. It's super sturdy and looks good." — Cold in Wisconsin
Get the set from Amazon for $28.99 (available in four colors and a two-pack; check out Tupperware's Vintage Collection for more styles!).
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe is finally giving fans the Galactus they've been waiting for in The Fantastic Four: First Steps , and he looks like he was ripped straight out of the comics. This time around, the Devourer of Worlds isn't a weird space cloud or some vague cosmic anomaly. He's a towering figure in full armor, just as Jack Kirby envisioned him back in the day, and he'll be played by Ralph Ineson. For longtime Marvel fans, it feels like redemption after the infamous portrayal in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer . But according to Kevin Feige, that's not how Marvel Studios sees it. 'I never looked at it as redemption, but I did look at it as we had gotten to a point, and I hope the audience had gotten to a point, and people making decisions in studios have gotten to a point where the fear of something being silly is not a reason enough to not attempt it. 'Even for us, going back, I think most things in comics are not silly. I think they're cool, and I think it's awesome to bring to life. 'Loki's horns comes to mind when we were doing the first Thor, and that was many years ago now, and it had been a handful of years from the Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer that had Galactus in it. 'And I thought, we don't want to hide it. He's got gigantic, almost makes no sense, huge horns, and we need to embrace that.' Feige went on to point out that Marvel's confidence in embracing these awesome designs isn't new, it started with characters like Loki. Back then, the idea of putting an actor in massive, curved horns felt risky. Now? It's iconic. He said: 'In Ralph, we have the same thing. So it is embracing that, and knowing that those designs are awesome. Those designs stand the test of time over and over and over again for a reason.' For his part, Ineson didn't look to Rise of the Silver Surfer for inspiration. Instead, he went straight to the source. The actor approached Galactus not as a 'villain,' but as something elemental, an unstoppable force of nature with a mindset far beyond human comprehension. That cosmic scale is crucial to the character, who in the comics is a being of pure energy with power that defies imagination. This explains why previous adaptations shied away from the traditional look, trying to make Galactus seem 'less silly' by removing his humanoid form entirely. But as history has shown, when studios overcorrect to make comic book designs feel 'serious,' fans usually aren't thrilled. Feige and the MCU seem determined not to make that mistake again. Galactus isn't just a big bad for spectacle, he's a fundamental part of the Marvel mythos, and the fact that Marvel Studios is embracing his original design speaks volumes about where superhero films are headed. The fear of leaning into the more outlandish aspects of comic lore is gone, replaced by confidence that these designs, when done right, are more awe-inspiring than ridiculous. As Feige said: 'Those designs stand the test of time over and over and over again for a reason.' The Fantastic Four: First Steps will introduce audiences to Marvel's First Family in the MCU, and from the sound of it, we're getting a faithful Galactus that lives up to decades of fan expectations. The film hits theaters on Friday, July 25th, and the Devourer of Worlds is coming in all his cosmic glory. Via: CB
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Seismic Xbox Game Pass upgrade could change the way you game forever
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Quick Summary Xbox Cloud Gaming could soon receive a number of key enhancements to make it a much better service. There are also suggestions that it could be available outside of an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription too. Microsoft is reportedly working on several big upgrades to its Xbox Cloud Gaming service to make it run closer to playing games on local hardware. And that could include a bump in resolution and frame rates. Currently part of an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, Xbox Cloud Gaming offers 100s of games that players can stream over a data connection to multiple devices. This includes phones, tablets, Smart TVs from Samsung and LG, and even Amazon Fire TV Sticks. As long as you have an Xbox controller or Bluetooth equivalent, you can play a whole host of big name games, as well as many you might not have heard of before. Some even come with touchscreen controls, for playing on an iPhone, iPad or Android device without a dedicated gamepad. Day one releases are available on the service too, even the likes of the recently released Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 +4, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. While subscribers can also play many of their own purchased Xbox games through the cloud. In fact, it's a well-rounded, extremely accessible service that works well as an accompaniment to conventional console and PC gaming. It just isn't quite ready to replace them. That's where the upgrades come in. Renowned Xbox expert Jez Corden of Windows Central believes that Microsoft is currently working on next-gen technologies and features for Xbox Cloud Gaming to make it a more attractive rival to traditional gaming platforms. A reduction in latency He suggests that a further reduction in latency is key, with measures being taken to eliminate the lag between controller motion or button press and the action being shown on screen. One of those is to release a new Xbox Wireless Controller that connects directly to the a home network when playing cloud games, rather than needing to send control codes to a device, which are then sent on to a remote server. By cutting out the middle-man, so to speak, it'll help reduce latency. This is something Google attempted with its failed Stadia service, and Amazon achieves with its Luna gamepad. In addition, Corden claims that Microsoft is considering switching the hosted games to PC versions rather than Xbox. This could enable the games to be more scaleable in terms of settings, while servers could be faster and less hamstrung by console technology. When it comes to console exclusives, they could run through emulation. It could also allow the service to offer higher resolutions and frame rates. Xbox Cloud Gaming is currently locked to 1080p at up to 60 frames per second, whereas Nvidia's major rival, GeForce Now, offers an Ultimate tier with up to 4K and 240fps streaming (albeit not at the same time). This would be dependent on users' own network connections and an increase in bit rates, but it's doable – as Nvidia has proved. Xbox Cloud Gaming subscription The other route that Corden suggests Microsoft could go in is to launch new, cloud only payment plans. You can currently only subscribe to Xbox Cloud Gaming through Game Pass Ultimate, which doesn't really make much sense if all you want is to play games on a Fire TV Stick. In that case, you don't need a library of games to download onto an Xbox Series X/S or PC, nor many of the other benefits membership adds. GeForce Now has three tiers – Free, Performance, and Ultimate – with different levels of streaming quality and priority access. Microsoft could adopt similar in the future. Xbox Cloud Gaming is still just in public beta mode at present – it has been since launch – so enhancements and upgrades could come with a push to a final release model. Certainly, with non-gaming manufacturers like LG and Samsung adding the service to their TVs, there's a market for more casual gamers to enjoy the latest and greatest without needing dedicated hardware. Maybe if the changes are as seismic as hoped, some of the more dyed-in-the-wool gamers will consider it too.