21 Target Home Products That Somehow Feel Indulgent *And* Practical
Promising review: "Love it! I think it's a great size and feels very study. Great to use to hold flowers or use for drinks!" —KatyPrice: $15.99
A Kitchenaid hand mixer so you can give all those recipes you've saved on TikTok a go without having to haul out the big stand mixer. (Plus, look at its perfectly indulgent GREEN color!)
Price: $84.99 (originally $109.99)
A mug tree that'll make you smile every time you see your fave mugs on proud display and will help keep your cupboards from making an avalanche of your mug collection.
Promising review: "Saw this online first and had it in my cart, but then ran to the store and luckily I found it to hang my adorable mugs on. It's perfect looks more rustic in person which I was happy about." —IslandgirlPrice: $22
A Simplehuman touch-free soap dispenser to give your bathroom a futuristic ~touch~ while keeping you (and your fam) as sanitary as possible. This one runs off a rechargeable battery, too, so no bulky cord out on your counter at all hours!
Promising reviews: "I like that you can rinse it off in the sink. I bought a cheap one on amazon and it stopped working once it got wet from falling in the sink. So definitely recommend this brand." —Spoilmybaby"Love it. We're using it in the kitchen. It's easy to use hands free and just the right size. Plan to get another for the bathroom." —BarbcsPrice: $69.99+ (available in three styles)
An Our Place ceramic nonstick Always pan if you're short on cabinet space. I can PERSONALLY attest this pan can do it all because I'm ~obsessed~ with mine and am slowly building an Our Place empire. Easy to clean, cute, cute, cute, and the kind of item that makes you EXCITED to cook because of how easy it is on the eyes and the cleanup.
Set includes an Always Pan 2.0 in original nonstick, a modular, steam-release lid, a nesting beechwood spatula that slots right onto the handle for easy holding, and a steamer basket and colander.I truly can't say enough nice things about the Always pan. I have a Very Fancy pan that has been living in the cabinet since I got this one because the Always is a joy to use and such a breeze to clean up when finished. Just be sure to let the pan TOTALLY cool before washing to extend the non-stick life, and you'll be just as obsessed as I am!Promising reviews: "Evenly cooks and easy clean up. Purchased on sale so I feel pricing was good." —JPrice: $129 (available in five colors)
A brass-footed and handled tray perfect for catching your mail, holding your fave succulent plant, or anything else you can imagine! That antiqued brass color looks amazing no matter what you stack on it, so rest assured it'll find a cozy spot in your current home decor!
Promising reviews: "It's so beautiful in person! Especially for a bar." —momof3j"Heavy and durable, doesn't look or feel cheap. Really beautiful and subtle antique brass color." —JMartinPrice: $25
A wood-top kitchen island your friends and fam will love to sit, lean, and gather around while they watch you whip up the perfect charcuterie board. (Plus, it's on wheels. So if you ever need it to be, say, a craft board in another room, that's an option!)
Promising reviews: "We purchased this to use as a coffee cart, and it's such a great addition to our kitchen/dining area. It helps expand our space without being bulky. We use the top surface to place our espresso machine, hot water kettle, coffee grinder, and espresso tools. The drawer fits tea bags, additional tools, and coffee filters, with plenty of room to spare. And the lower storage/cabinet space fits plenty of additional items like mugs, containers, and a french press. We love this cart!" —joshb"I love this island! It's so pretty and really helped add storage and counter space to my kitchen." —KatherinePrice: $435
Matter compostable lidded hot cups which are a win for you and the planet. (AND your plants if you use your compost to nourish those!) Don't you want to bother fishing your thermos from the dishwasher on a Monday morning? Snag a 10-pack of these, so you always have an ecologically friendly grab-n-go-n-toss option!
Matter is a company all about making compostable products from plants which is obviously so much better for the environment without sacrificing the convenience we love to have in our homes. I ~personally~ also love their earth-friendly sandwich baggies for lunches and snacks if you're looking to green-ify another daily habit! Promising review: "They were great and they didn't leak!" —KayPrice: $5.99 for 10
A microgel down alternative pillow if your old pillow is looking (and feeling!) a little worse for wear. This one is medium firm and the microgel will hold its shape over time so that you can come back again and again to your new perfect neck setup. Hell-o excellent sleep!
Promising review: "Some of the best pillows I've owned so far. I love how the packaging has a meter on it as well. These pillows bounce back unlike any other pillow. I've slept on. For $15 each this is definitely a bargain." —oreofox22Price: $20+ (available in standard and king sizes)
A beautiful floral quilt to help welcome sunny days with open arms and keep you at a perfectly pleasant temperature all year long.
Promising reviews: "Love the colors! Love how lightweight it is!" —Sarah T"It's been a while now since purchasing and it's still holding up well. No piling and it does provide great coverage with it not making us super hot or cold." —AlexaPrice: $69+ (available in sizes full/queen and king and in three styles)
A Nex Playground Active Play System that's ~supposedly~ designed for the small human crowd, but adults also LOVE this thing. If you remember the Xbox Kinect times, THIS IS THE SUPERIOR, CHEAPER, MORE COMPACT VERSION. With games like Fruit Ninja, Whac-A-Mole, and dancing galore, this handy size-of-your-hand device plugs directly into your TV or projector with an HDMI cable and is ready to go.
Check out this TikTok of parents enjoying it just as much as the kids! We've had this in our home for about two months, now, and it is an INDISPENSABLE HOME GOOD. Need to tidy the house but don't want your kiddo staring at their 1000th hour of Bluey for the day? The Nex has GOT YOU. This genuinely requires kids to move in order to play the games, and it keeps them entertained while you get some stuff done. It is now a feature of our living room and everyone asks "What's that little colorful box?" when they visit. (We're very happy to convert them.)Promising reviews: "I bought this as a Christmas gift for my kids and wanted to try it out first, so my coworkers and I tried it and it was so much fun! It's a quick and easy setup and gets you moving! I can't wait to play with my kids. I'm highly satisfied with my purchase." —Ashley H"I have four kids (8 and under), and Nex Playground is saving my life in these indoor months. My 4- and 7-year-olds love to play these games, and my 7-year-old has no problem navigating through the games and playing. There is a great selection of games, and it can be played solo or multiplayer — which I love, and they are adding games to the library, which is so fun!" —MJPrice: $249.99
A Keurig K-Cafe smart single-serve coffee, latte, and cappuccino maker, I can testify, is the bougiest (and most affordable!) caffeine deliverer around. IT COMES WITH A MILK FROTHER. I can't emphasize what a game-changer this is. Plus, it's *actually* smart. It can read the barcode on the K-Cups and give you recipe options to fully personalize your morning brew.
Promising review: "Great coffee maker with WiFi ability to start my cup of coffee while I get up." —VIPrice: $199.99
A framed vintage lemon print because when life gives you lemons, frame them and hang them on your wall. Got a couple spots on your walls where nails used to hang? COVER THEM UP WITH ON-TREND LEMON CUTENESS.
Seriously, lemons are everywhere this year, and I'm not mad about it!Promising reviews: "Super cute picture. Picture and frame are well made. Overall the quality is great and the price is reasonable." —Meg"Love the bright yellow color on this art piece. Looks great in my living room." —VinksPrice: $32
Some solar LED outdoor string lights to bring a touch of whimsy to your outdoor nights. Just look at those little rattan light hats. And if you've been wondering how you're going to enjoy your dark outdoor space after the sun goes down, these will give you just enough light to vibe outside.
Promising review: "Great addition to my balcony seating area. Gives off a nice soft light in the evening. The solar charge does wear off overnight, but recharges daily. I've had these up throughout the spring, summer, and fall with no problems." —Always ShoppingPrice: $20
A queen size pillow top air mattress with a headboard because your floor never looked so good as a guest spot. If you've got a full house (or just want the most EPIC of movie nights in front of the living room flatscreen), this luxurious air mattress wants to be a part of all your sleepovers.
Promising reviews: "I like the fact that I can actually use the pillow headboard as a back support while doing my work and homework in bed." —QueenChi"I have had several different ones over the past several years. The headboard was such a bonus. It was easy to get in and out, too." —LoriPrice: $79.99
A 6-inch Kindle that's a new TikTok fave and Amazon's lightest, most compact e-reader yet. Have your link ready to share because there's LOTS of buzz in the cozy book world about how this is the perfect additional companion to your Paperwhite, so you (and those you influence!) will get a lot of use out of both! (I would say ask me how I know, but...yeah. Just trust me.)
Here is one of my most FAVORITE cozy creators on TikTok talking about why she loves her new lil' Kindle!Plus, this little guy is EXTRA practical if you've been thinking about cleaning out some of the stacks of physical books you've got in every corner of your house. Promising review: "I love physical books, but as a working mom of four ( one being a baby), I wanted something I could throw into my bag and go. That was compact and charged well. I absolutely love my new Kindle. I'm on my fifth book this week!!!" —MamaoffourPrice: $109.99 (available in two colors)
A Costway electric fireplace stand you'll love on those cooler nights and for the loads of extra storage it brings to your space.
Promising reviews: "We are certainly enjoying our new fireplace. It looks really good in our living room and looks warm and cozy. It is just exactly what we wanted for our room." —Wade"It's is so beautiful and I've gotten compliments on the unit. It help heat our living room, as our house is poorly insulated. I love it! Nothing bad to say about it at all." —JamiePrice: $349.99+ (originally $699.99+, available in four styles)
A curved wooden bookcase not only perfect for holding all those books you still want to read this year, but ALSO, it's laddered design is PERFECT for holding flower stems to give you the Bookstagram setup of your dreams.
Promising review: "My daughter purchased one first, and I fell in love with hers. Such a great eclectic design — it blends seamlessly with any style from boho to mid-century. Absolutely love how it looks in my home. Despite what some have said in the reviews, I found it quite easy to assemble all by myself in about two hours. Very nice quality for the price." —BohomamaPrice: $375
A tufted shower curtain if your bathroom could use the quickest (and most effective!) of rebrands. I'm going to hold your hand gently when I say this, but if you still have a holiday-themed curtain up in July... it's time for a seasonal change.
Promising reviews: "I love this shower curtain. It's so pretty. Much nicer in person. Brings out my guest bathroom." —F Schultz"This is a beautiful and classic fabric shower curtain. The neutral creamy texture adds character to our Guest bathroom. I highly recommend to anyone contemplating whether or not they should purchase." —SaavyOCShopperPrice: $29.99
A tiered Bentgo snack cup perfect for bringing your yogurt parfait on the go or simply giving yourself the freedom to add multiple different snacks in one cup without them cross-pollinating. (Nobody wants their pretzels all up in their cheese cubes' business, thank you very much.)
Price: $19.99 (available in five colors)
An Our Place knife trio as useful as it is eye catching. (And with colors like that, you know people will be 👀)
Price: $145
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34 Products You Should Buy Now If You Want Your Home Clean And Tidy All Year Long
The Pink Stuff, a TikTok-famous cleaning paste — which will take your sink, furniture, and tiles from grimy to shiny with the help of a little elbow grease. A turntable that puts a spin (pun intended) on the classic lazy Susan — it has removable compartments! Now, you'll have a proper place for all of your various granola bars instead of cluttering your cabinet with bulky cardboard boxes. A screen-cleaning brush, because what good is a window if you can't even see out of it?! If your windows need a good deep cleaning, you can wet this with soap and water to break down stubborn grime. Then use it dry for the rest of the year once you see any dirt start to accumulate. A bathroom storage tower so you can FINALLY make use of that weird space between the toilet and sink. This has a special slot for tissues and a surprisingly spacious cabinet for essentials like toilet paper, soap, and any other toiletries — so all your clutter will be contained and hidden away. A wood polish and conditioner to bring your furniture back to life. Its magical blend of orange oil, beeswax, and Brazilian carnauba oil will help to break down water spots and restore wood to its former shiny glory. A styling station — because having heat tools spread all over your sink and spilling out of your under-sink cabinet is really ruining your bathroom's vibe. It has slots for three different tools, a compartment in the back for power cords, and there's a helpful hook so you can hang it over your towel rack! A super convenient flip-top end table so you'll have a discreet place to store all the random remotes, charger cords, pens, and other items that typically end up scattered all over your living room. There's even a charging station inside, so you can free up some of your outlets! A tub of magical heavy-duty all-purpose cleaning wipes — they can remove everything from grease to ink stains almost instantly and with zero water required. 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A toilet wand with disposable cleaning heads (the cleaning solution is built-in — just activate with water!) that makes scrubbing the porcelain throne feel like less of a chore. The kit comes with six refill heads (and a handy dandy storage stand for the wand and refills) to get you started, so you can immediately say goodbye to that dirty toilet brush and get to scrubbing in about 30 seconds! An expandable storage unit so you can keep your under-sink cabinet neatly organized — imagine grabbing your cleaning supplies without having to dig through a jumbled pile of bottles 🤯. The two spacious shelves will give you plenty of space to place your items in neat rows that are way less likely to topple over. An over-the-door full-length mirror — it opens to reveal a jewelry organizer, because you really need to untangle that pile of necklaces on your vanity and give them a proper place. 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Newsweek
a day ago
- Newsweek
Three-Legged Foster Dog Found Covered in Scars, the Reason Breaks Hearts
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. After months of fostering a street dog from Mexico, a woman was left in tears after learning the horrifying reality of where the scars on his body came from. Last summer, Alyssa Blackwell Hammond, 36, fostered a litter of puppies who got sick with canine parvovirus and almost died. It was such a challenging time, and once they had been nursed back to health, Hammond vowed to take some time away from fostering. Months later, she came across a photo of Tripp, a Tijuana mutt, and everything changed. Hammond, of San Diego, California, told Newsweek that he immediately "struck this place in [her] heart." Tripp was saved from the streets of Mexico and is thought to be around 3 years old. He was emaciated, had a leg amputated after being hit by a car, and was covered in scars. At the start of 2025, Hammond fostered Tripp and gave him a loving home when he needed it most. "He's so appreciative to have a home," Hammond said. "There's nothing like a dog who went without food, water, a home, and a warm bed because they just love to snuggle. He was just in awe of having anything. Watching his evolution makes me emotional." From left: A tearful Alyssa Blackwell Hammond holds Tripp the foster dog indoors. From left: A tearful Alyssa Blackwell Hammond holds Tripp the foster dog indoors. @dogfostering101 / TikTok Having fostered 41 dogs, Hammond started documenting her experiences on social media (@dogfostering101 on TikTok and Instagram). Indeed, after sharing videos of Tripp coming out of his shell, she was stunned to see a comment from the woman who found him on the streets. Not much was known about Tripp's past, but, after connecting with his rescuer, Hammond finally learned about the dog's traumatic experience. She was informed that the scars all over Tripp's body were from a machete attack, leaving Hammond heartbroken. "It was one thing knowing that he was hit by a car as I could mentally prepare myself for that. But to find out that this dog I loved as my own for seven months, that someone cut him all down his body, that affected me on a new level," Hammond continued. Although the wounds have healed now, many of Tripp's scars are up to an inch wide, so Hammond said she wonders just how deep they must have been. She added that he was attacked by other dogs as he has additional scarring on his head. Seeing Tripp learn to trust and grow in confidence has been so rewarding. It took him several days to realize he was safe, but he has made such incredible strides since being fostered. It is important for Hammond to share every aspect of fostering on social media. After learning what Tripp went through as a street dog, she captured an emotional video of her processing the news. Just like Hammond, internet users were distraught for Tripp, and the video has gone viral with over 1 million views and more than 165,200 likes on TikTok at the time of writing. Hammond said: "I didn't think anyone cared about fostering and I didn't previously share the sad parts because there's enough sadness in the world. But what I realized is that people don't see this bond as sad. They see it as beautiful, and they're inspired by the connection we have. "It restores my faith in humanity to see people care about this little being that they have nothing to do with. This random street dog that no one cared about seven months ago was dying in a ditch, and now there are people checking on him," she continued. Following seven wonderful months with Hammond, Tripp has gone to his forever home. Fortunately, he has been adopted by a friend of a friend, so he will still be in Hammond's life. It was so special to see the connection he shares with his new owner, and Hammond knew "they were meant to be together." Saying goodbye to Tripp was emotional, but she said she found solace in knowing that she played such an important role in his recovery. Tripp has certainly left a mark on Hammond's heart, but she will continue to change lives through fostering. It remains such a necessary cause, with over 5.8 million cats and dogs winding up in U.S. shelters in 2024, according the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. While it was a happy ending for the 4.2 million shelter animals who were adopted, the same can't be said for the 607,000 animals who were euthanized last year. Hammond said she hopes that stories like Tripp's will inspire others to consider fostering a pet who needs a second chance. She added: "Places all over the world are in desperate need of fosters. And not just people who are willing to adopt, which is beautiful, but someone willing to love that dog short-term and be that safe space for them in between. If more people were willing to step up and love them for that period of time where they need someone, we could save so many animals." The clip explaining where Tripp's scars came from has generated over 4,400 comments on TikTok so far. Internet users were devastated for him, while others thanked Hammond for opening her home to him. One comment reads: "He will only know love from here on out. He will be the most spoiled baby." Another TikTok user wrote: "And still this baby cuddles a human's neck soaking in love, willing to give the human race another chance." A third person added: "Well, this shattered me. Thank you for loving him, he hit the jackpot." Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? We want to see the best ones! Send them in to life@ and they could appear on our site.
