And! An infographic guide to personal finance, because you and I both know the only budgeting we currently do is saying no to guac at Chipotle. You don't even do that, do you? Let's learn to be better together. (2024)

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1. A duo of Rubbermaid produce-saving containers for extending the life of your food if you avoid grocery shopping because it's so hard to find single-sized portions. These'll make your produce last up to ~two weeks~ so you can actually grocery shop like a responsible adult and have time to eat everything. 2. A menstrual cup that'll provide a lot of *relief* if you constantly forget to change your tampons (or just opt to ruin your underwear). You can wear it worry-free for up to 12 hours at a time — it collects as much as three to four tampons, and with the proper care can last up to 10 years. 3. A monthly bill planner so you can finally face your biggest fear: budgeting. Remember the last time you didn't want to think about your credit card statement and forgot to pay the bill? Not good. This'll break everything down (including a debt payment log, daily and weekly expense tracker, and budget worksheet) to make finances feel less scary. Phew. 4. And! An infographic guide to personal finance, because you and I both know the only budgeting we currently do is saying no to guac at Chipotle. You don't even do that, do you? Let's learn to be better together. 5. A box of fun, protein-packed cereal to appease your inner child with flavors v similar to your sugary faves (they have fruity, frosted, cocoa, and blueberry), but with 12g of protein to kick-start your day and leave you feeling full and energized. 6. And! A cereal cup for taking your breakfast to-go if you're always running late. Like your mom always said, breakfast is the most important meal of the day! No need to spend your entire commute hangry. 7. A cooling weighted blanket that'll apply *just* enough pressure to drastically improve your sleeping habits. Reviewers swear this helps them with anxiety, stress, and insomnia thanks to its comforting weight. Welcome to a world where you actually manage to get eight hours of sleep. 8. A Bioré UV water-based sunscreen so you can FINALLY start including this very, very important step in your beauty routine. Sunscreen matters, people! Plus, its formula *also* leaves your skin feeling dewy thanks to hyaluronic acid, royal jelly extract, and citrus mix so you're more motivated to wear it. 9. A bitter-tasting varnish, because this'll help you finally kick the habit that you've been trying to shake for years. It dries clear, but leaves a terrible taste so your brain is trained to STOP munching and direct your attention to another stress-reliever. Anything that doesn't leave your fingers bleeding is an improvement. 10. A subscription to Ritual, a popular multivitamin service, so you can get beneficial supplements with ingredients like Omega3 and vitamin E delivered right to your door. People have even noticed shinier hair and glowing skin after incorporating these into their routine! 11. And! A pill organizer for a way to simplify keeping track of your vitamins (or pills) and make sure you actually *remember* to take 'em. Each box is color-coded, divided by morning and night, and small enough to put in your bag so you can reduce the risk of forgetting such an important part of the day again. 12. A set of airtight glass storage containers for finally getting the hang of meal-prepping, instead of letting Sunday scaries get the best of you (and ruin your whole week). Maybe now you'll actually be inspired to cook interesting meals so you can stop surviving off vending machines which only leaves you hungry, anyway. 13. A five-year memory book that'll only require journaling one line a day as a healthy way to ~unwind~ after dealing with all of your usual stressors. People swear this little book helps them take manageable steps towards reflecting, making progress towards goals, and lightening their mood after especially trying periods. 14. A self-charging robot vacuum so lazy people can stop living among dust bunnies and discover how nice it is to have a clean home. This'll do all the work *for* you — it even automatically increases its suction when extra strength is needed. Plus! It's designed to be ~super quiet~, meaning crumbs will be handled without interrupting your shows. Priorities. 15. A set of Avarelle rounded or extra-large patches to stop picking at (possibly stress-induced) pimples whenever dealing with annoying tasks. They're totally clear, so people wear them to work to a) keep their fingers away and b) speed up the process of healing their pimples. 16. A Waterpik flosser for making your dentist proud at long last by flossing *super* efficiently. It has 10 settings to help you ~customize~ your cleaning session — and you only need to commit to one minute a day. 17. A Vicks portable nasal inhaler that'll help relieve you of any icky congestion on-the-go if you're constantly sick over the winter (and here comes spring allergies...). Feeling better sooner > blowing your nose 500 times a day. 18. A nourishing overnight mask loaded with avocado, kaolin clay, and vitamins A and E so you squeeze in a little ~self care~ and treat stressed-out skin while you sleep. Meaning even if you're having a horrible work week and get home super late, you'll still have time for this. 19. A clothes folding board, because it's high time you stop sleeping in a pile of laundry — or skipping laundry day because you don't feel like folding. You need clean clothes! Good thing this'll help you get it done in half the time so you can feel like an actual organized adult. 20. A Great Jones nonstick pan made of aluminized steel to replace any gross, dirty sheet pans you currently dare to cook with *and* feel more inspired to make meals for yourself. Step one: throw all your ingredients onto pan. Step two: Place in oven. That's it. 21. The Big Activity Book for Anxious People, a very entertaining activity book for dealing with stressors head-on so they don't fully take over your life. It turns out coloring a soothing grandma and designing your own underground bunker is a great coping mechanism. 22. A fruit-infuser water bottle that'll help you stay properly hydrated (which can help you feel more alert and prevent headaches), even if that's only feasible when there are cherries involved. Does this make us children? Who cares. 23. A non-slip yoga mat so you can take the occasional online workout class if you're interested in exercising without trying to do barre poses on your hardwood floor. Comfortably doing a 30-minute video > paying for a gym membership and going once a year. 24. A migraine roll-on stick, because this'll naturally relieve migraines and tension headaches the minute they start thanks to peppermint, spearmint, and lavender therapeutic grade oils, instead of letting them run your whole life. 25. A microwave steamer to eat a darn VEGETABLE once in a while. Your mother is begging you. This is the easiest way possible to remember what broccoli tastes like once a month. 26. A Foreo LUNA Mini 2 for washing your face efficiently every night before bed — I'm sorry, but it's mandatory. This'll scrub away makeup, dead skin, and excess oil (oh my!) in just *60 seconds* aka before you have time to go to sleep with makeup on. 27. A pack of Shout dye-trapping sheets that'll let you throw your colored *and* white laundry in the wash together, thanks to how these lock up loose dyes found in the water. Translation: you don't have to avoid laundry day anymore. Please stop wearing the same leggings every day. 28. An Elizavecca hair treatment so you can treat heat- or bleach-damaged tresses if you're reluctant to pay big bucks to go to a salon (understandable!). This'll pack on collagen-infused ingredients to promote shine, restore softness, and help you maintain healthier locks. 29. A headlights lens restoration kit, because driving with dim headlights is frankly dangerous and easily avoidable. This only requires three steps to remove scratches and dullness so you can keep yourself safe on the road. 30. A bottle of makeup brush–cleansing shampoo to wash away months (years?) of gunk off your brushes, and condition old bristles back to their original form in a matter of minutes. Why, you ask? Three words: acne-causing bacteria. And who knows what else is stuck to your brush and now on your FACE. Your mom watching you solve problems on your own now like: Looking for more great Amazon finds? 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Posted on Feb 27, 2020

Because your mom needs a break from all your phone calls.

by Emma McAnawBuzzFeed Staff

1. A duo of Rubbermaid produce-saving containers for extending the life of your food if you avoid grocery shopping because it's so hard to find single-sized portions. These'll make your produce last up to ~two weeks~ so you can actually grocery shop like a responsible adult and have time to eat everything.

And! An infographic guide to personal finance, because you and I both know the only budgeting we currently do is saying no to guac at Chipotle. You don't even do that, do you? Let's learn to be better together. (2)

2. A menstrual cup that'll provide a lot of relief if you constantly forget to change your tampons (or just opt to ruin your underwear). You can wear it worry-free for up to 12 hours at a time — it collects as much as three to four tampons, and with the proper care can last up to 10 years.

3. A monthly bill planner so you can finally face your biggest fear: budgeting. Remember the last time you didn't want to think about your credit card statement and forgot to pay the bill? Not good. This'll break everything down (including a debt payment log, daily and weekly expense tracker, and budget worksheet) to make finances feel less scary. Phew.

4. And! An infographic guide to personal finance, because you and I both know the only budgeting we currently do is saying no to guac at Chipotle. You don't even do that, do you? Let's learn to be better together.

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It has a little bit of everything for learning how to be more ~responsible~ about finances. It breaks down budgeting to make it actually feel realistic, tells you when to pay with cash or card, strategizes how to deal with student loans, and even gives advice on what to do if your identity is stolen.

Promising review: "This is wonderful. The infographic format makes this book for appealing to people who have very little interest in finance as a topic, but need to learn the basics of personal financial management." —Tayo Fakunle

Get it from Amazon for $8.49.

5. A box of fun, protein-packed cereal to appease your inner child with flavors v similar to your sugary faves (they have fruity, frosted, cocoa, and blueberry), but with 12g of protein to kick-start your day and leave you feeling full and energized.

6. And! A cereal cup for taking your breakfast to-go if you're always running late. Like your mom always said, breakfast is the most important meal of the day! No need to spend your entire commute hangry.

7. A cooling weighted blanket that'll apply just enough pressure to drastically improve your sleeping habits. Reviewers swear this helps them with anxiety, stress, and insomnia thanks to its comforting weight. Welcome to a world where you actually manage to get eight hours of sleep.

8. A Bioré UV water-based sunscreen so you can FINALLY start including this very, very important step in your beauty routine. Sunscreen matters, people! Plus, its formula also leaves your skin feeling dewy thanks to hyaluronic acid, royal jelly extract, and citrus mix so you're more motivated to wear it.

9. A bitter-tasting varnish, because this'll help you finally kick the habit that you've been trying to shake for years. It dries clear, but leaves a terrible taste so your brain is trained to STOP munching and direct your attention to another stress-reliever. Anything that doesn't leave your fingers bleeding is an improvement.

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Don't worry, it's bitter but it's harmless! Totally edible, just unpleasant. It also lasts longer than most drugstore habit-breaking polishes — and works to stop kids from sucking their thumbs!

Promising review: "During stressful times, I bite off all my nails. Once they're bitten off, it's hard for me to quit biting them so I thought I'd try this product. Well, it's been a week and I'm not biting them anymore. The taste if you do is just bitter enough to make you stop. And my nails already look better after a week. I highly recommend this product." —Cheryl Douglas

Get it from Amazon for $15.50.

To learn more about why people swear by this, check out "This Miracle Polish Just Might Get You To Stop Biting Your Nails".

10. A subscription to Ritual, a popular multivitamin service, so you can get beneficial supplements with ingredients like Omega3 and vitamin E delivered right to your door. People have even noticed shinier hair and glowing skin after incorporating these into their routine!

11. And! A pill organizer for a way to simplify keeping track of your vitamins (or pills) and make sure you actually remember to take 'em. Each box is color-coded, divided by morning and night, and small enough to put in your bag so you can reduce the risk of forgetting such an important part of the day again.

12. A set of airtight glass storage containers for finally getting the hang of meal-prepping, instead of letting Sunday scaries get the best of you (and ruin your whole week). Maybe now you'll actually be inspired to cook interesting meals so you can stop surviving off vending machines which only leaves you hungry, anyway.

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Promising review: "I wanted to get more glass containers for meal-prepping my lunches for work, but without dividers. These are a perfect size for portion-control and it easily fit my protein and vegetables in one container. I like that they're glass, because they don't stain the container when I microwave them. These are also dishwasher-safe, which makes them easy to clean. The lids for these containers easily snap in place, which make them leak-proof so I can store soups and liquids without having to worry about them spilling in my lunch bag." —Merriam W

Get a pack of five from Amazon for $25.99.

13. A five-year memory book that'll only require journaling one line a day as a healthy way to ~unwind~ after dealing with all of your usual stressors. People swear this little book helps them take manageable steps towards reflecting, making progress towards goals, and lightening their mood after especially trying periods.

14. A self-charging robot vacuum so lazy people can stop living among dust bunnies and discover how nice it is to have a clean home. This'll do all the work for you — it even automatically increases its suction when extra strength is needed. Plus! It's designed to be ~super quiet~, meaning crumbs will be handled without interrupting your shows. Priorities.

15. A set of Avarelle rounded or extra-large patches to stop picking at (possibly stress-induced) pimples whenever dealing with annoying tasks. They're totally clear, so people wear them to work to a) keep their fingers away and b) speed up the process of healing their pimples.

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Clearer skin = one less thing to worry about.

Promising review: "I’ve been experimenting with these for the last month and a half, and I am addicted. They are really thin and blend into my highly freckled face incredibly well...I have gone out in public twice with them on, because when I did my last second mirror check before I got out of the car, I didn’t notice I had them on! While they absolutely help clean out the skin underneath, the biggest thing it does for me is stops me from touching my face. When I'm stressed out, I will absentmindedly touch/run my hands along my face and jaw constantly. Now, when I notice I’m doing that, I run into the bathroom and put these on any spots I have. Since they are thin and stick really well, I am able to leave them alone and stop touching my face." —MelsBells

Get a box of 40 round patches for $8.50 and a box of 8 extra-large patches for $8.50, both from Amazon.

To learn more, check out "These Satisfying Acne Patches Deserve A National Holiday, Change My Mind".

16. A Waterpik flosser for making your dentist proud at long last by flossing super efficiently. It has 10 settings to help you ~customize~ your cleaning session — and you only need to commit to one minute a day.

17. A Vicks portable nasal inhaler that'll help relieve you of any icky congestion on-the-go if you're constantly sick over the winter (and here comes spring allergies...). Feeling better sooner > blowing your nose 500 times a day.

18. A nourishing overnight mask loaded with avocado, kaolin clay, and vitamins A and E so you squeeze in a little ~self care~ and treat stressed-out skin while you sleep. Meaning even if you're having a horrible work week and get home super late, you'll still have time for this.

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This is especially great for dry, sensitive skin.

Promising review: "In winter, my skin is super dry and very sensitive and reactive to most masks and lotions. I was skeptical at first, but it is a great hydrating mask that didn’t make me break out. I put it on last after my usual routine and woke up with wonderfully hydrated skin that stayed soft all day. I highly recommend it." —TaTReviews

Get it from Amazon for $14.18.

19. A clothes folding board, because it's high time you stop sleeping in a pile of laundry — or skipping laundry day because you don't feel like folding. You need clean clothes! Good thing this'll help you get it done in half the time so you can feel like an actual organized adult.

20. A Great Jones nonstick pan made of aluminized steel to replace any gross, dirty sheet pans you currently dare to cook with and feel more inspired to make meals for yourself. Step one: throw all your ingredients onto pan. Step two: Place in oven. That's it.

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This bb is meant to l-a-s-t — its aluminized steel material and reinforced with steel rods can withstand extreme temperatures and won't warp over time. Plus! It's nonstick so you won't have to worry about tough cleanups.

Promising review: "This pan is just perfect. Nothing sticks to it when cooking and there is hardly much to clean off of it. It comes clean every time. I just popped back in to order two more and toss my Sur la Table metal sheet pans." —Nina

Get it from Great Jones for $25, or get a similar nonstick pan on Amazon for $26.99 (available in five sizes).

To learn why a BuzzFeeder loves this, check out "This Bright Blue Sheet Pan Has Changed My Weeknight Cooking Routine".

21. The Big Activity Book for Anxious People, a very entertaining activity book for dealing with stressors head-on so they don't fully take over your life. It turns out coloring a soothing grandma and designing your own underground bunker is a great coping mechanism.

22. A fruit-infuser water bottle that'll help you stay properly hydrated (which can help you feel more alert and prevent headaches), even if that's only feasible when there are cherries involved. Does this make us children? Who cares.

23. A non-slip yoga mat so you can take the occasional online workout class if you're interested in exercising without trying to do barre poses on your hardwood floor. Comfortably doing a 30-minute video > paying for a gym membership and going once a year.

24. A migraine roll-on stick, because this'll naturally relieve migraines and tension headaches the minute they start thanks to peppermint, spearmint, and lavender therapeutic grade oils, instead of letting them run your whole life.

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Promising review: "I have chronic tension headaches (I am a very anxious person) and this has completely saved my brain. I was worried about using it on my temples and forehead because I have incredibly sensitive skin, but it hasn't made me break out or anything. It's a good level of dilution to not risk skin burns, and the addition of lavender helps calm my anxiety. I use this almost every day, sometimes multiple times a day if I'm really stressed. I've found that extending it down to my traps and behind my ears makes it work even better. 6/5 would always recommend." —E. R. Sutherland

Get it from Amazon for $10.99.

To learn more about this, check out "Attention, Headache Sufferers: This Essential Oil Stick Will Change Your Damn Life".

25. A microwave steamer to eat a darn VEGETABLE once in a while. Your mother is begging you. This is the easiest way possible to remember what broccoli tastes like once a month.

26. A Foreo LUNA Mini 2 for washing your face efficiently every night before bed — I'm sorry, but it's mandatory. This'll scrub away makeup, dead skin, and excess oil (oh my!) in just 60 seconds aka before you have time to go to sleep with makeup on.

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By the way, this pulsing miracle worker is made up of nonporous silicone and bendable touchpoints to deter bacteria buildup and thoroughly exfoliate without irritating your skin. It even lights up and buzzes so you know when to move it to the next part of your face! AND it's totally waterproof so feel free to take this bad boy in the shower (that came out wrong).

Promising review: "I have used this in conjunction with my cleanser for about a week and have not only noticed my skin getting noticeably better, but also have received compliments about my now naturally glowy skin. I have acne prone combination skin and this is my new holy grail product." —Scout

Get it from Amazon for $119 (available in six colors).

Read a BuzzFeed editor's full review in "This 60-Second Face Cleansing Device Is A Game-Changer For Your Skin Care Routine".

27. A pack of Shout dye-trapping sheets that'll let you throw your colored and white laundry in the wash together, thanks to how these lock up loose dyes found in the water. Translation: you don't have to avoid laundry day anymore. Please stop wearing the same leggings every day.

28. An Elizavecca hair treatment so you can treat heat- or bleach-damaged tresses if you're reluctant to pay big bucks to go to a salon (understandable!). This'll pack on collagen-infused ingredients to promote shine, restore softness, and help you maintain healthier locks.

29. A headlights lens restoration kit, because driving with dim headlights is frankly dangerous and easily avoidable. This only requires three steps to remove scratches and dullness so you can keep yourself safe on the road.

30. A bottle of makeup brush–cleansing shampoo to wash away months (years?) of gunk off your brushes, and condition old bristles back to their original form in a matter of minutes. Why, you ask? Three words: acne-causing bacteria. And who knows what else is stuck to your brush and now on your FACE.

Your mom watching you solve problems on your own now like:

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The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.

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