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I am a contributor who has been writing for BuzzFeed Shopping for over two years with an emphasis on home goods, parenting items and toys, beauty products, and anything that can make your day-to-day life run a little smoother.

Promising reviews: "This is a nice Botanical because it is smaller and has lots of different styles of succulents. I really enjoy the fact that you can place them together or keep them separate." —Angela

"Got these as a gift for a friend. He absolutely loved them! He was so excited to show them to me after he had them built. They are super cute! I'm honestly sad I didn't buy some for myself (can't justify spending money on myself unless it's a need). He has them on display next to other ones I got him. I love how the flowers and such are actually things like butterflies and hats! " It's brilliant!!" —Mollie

Promising review: "If I could marry this thing, I would. I named her Robo Ranesha, and let me tell you — worth. every. penny. Watching this robot go from vacuum to mop (and yes, the mop pads lift up 👏), then return to the dock to clean itself, head back out to finish the job, clean itself again, empty, and recharge — all while leaving my floors spotless — is honestly mesmerizing. Salt, snow, ice from those awful recent storms? No problem at all. What used to be an absolute nightmare is now handled better than when I do it myself. I got this on sale, and even though they call it “budget-friendly,” let's be real — it's still expensive. BUTTTT it is 100% worth it. The app is fantastic — easily the simplest robot vacuum setup I've ever done. I love the features, the controls, and being able to see exactly where the robot is at all times. It handles multiple levels too (even though I had to contact tech support to figure out how the mop works when the dock is on another floor). Speaking of support — they were amazing. I got live help at like 2 a.m., and they were responsive and helpful. If you're on the fence — don't be. Just get it. You won't regret it. 💯🧹✨" —larry

Promising review: "TOTALLY UNREAL!!! Apple has taken the already near-perfect headphone series to its TRUE TOP LEVEL EVER. THE SOUND IS UNBELIEVABLE SUPER HI-FI!!! You don’t even need to use the Spatial Audio anymore unless your ears still want to. The transparency mode is completely natural and open. The noise cancellation is UNREAL!!! The name AIRPOD MAX really feels more like it now!!!" —Roy

Price: $399 (originally $549; available in five colors)

Promising review: "Bought this for my annual girls trip. It's super cute, the pattern is much like a blanket, the material is soft and quality. It's not a massively large bag but it fits a lot. Pockets on inside and outside and a shoe compartment. Perfect for a weekend getaway, and the shoulder strap is detachable." —Brianna

Price: $17.99 (originally $32.99; available in 17 colors)

Promising reviews: "Well packaged, clear instructions, easy to install. High quality and preferred as it has a built-in skimmer. Installed in one day, including water. Recommended purchase!" —Laurel

"Excellent price point under $300, and it’s legit. It’s like having an above-ground pool when we were kids for a fraction of the price. Do it. Buy it!" —Michael 

Price: $248+ (originally $549+; available in two shapes/sizes)

Promising review: "So excited to find my staple perfume at a discounted price! I was shocked!! Timely delivery too! Highly recommend!" —amy

Price: $40.22+ (originally $60+; available in two sizes)

There are free games on the system, but heads up that to access the full catalog, you must make a separate purchase of a 3-month ($49) or 12-month Play Pass ($89). (TOTALLY WORTH IT, Y'ALL. TRUST ME.)

Promising review: "The Nex Playground has been such a great addition for our family! I love that I can download games ahead of time, and the kids can play without needing Wi-Fi, which makes it perfect for travel. While it does require a TV, so it can’t be used in the car, it works great in hotels and anywhere else we stay. The best part is how much indoor exercise it gives the kids — especially on rainy days or when they have extra energy to burn. The games are fun, interactive, and keep them moving the whole time. Super easy to use and totally worth it for families who travel or just want an active play option indoors!" —Jayme

Promising review: "It fits perfectly right beside our bed. Moving it from the bedroom to the living room in the morning is so easy. It rolls very smoothly. I also love the mosquito net so we can go outside and enjoy fresh air without dealing with bugs." —Naomi

Price: $74.99 (originally $156.99; available in two colors)

Promising review: "I LOVE this! If you have dry/cracked lips, put this on before going to bed and your lips will be soft and hydrated. If they are severely cracked, it may take a couple of nights to fully heal, but you'll notice a difference the first morning. It seems expensive, but it lasts a long time. I have bought this as stocking stuffers, and everyone loves it!" —AandAmom

My 5-year-old son was so obsessed, we had to get one for my 3-year-old niece, too. If you were a small child who loved those washable doodle bears, maybe the need to doodle and re-doodle got passed down in the genes like it did with me and my kiddo.

Promising review: "My little ones love playing together with the scrubbies. The water feature is the most used since they play with the ones they color and non-Bluey ones that jump in to play as well. Play on the bath, kitchen, outside, minimal effort, and the markers come easily off the clothes." —Estefania

The set includes a blue coloring board, a graphite pencil, 12 short colored pencils, 10 tracing sheets, and 10 blank sheets. 

Promising reviews: "My daughter loves to draw. This gives her creative ideas, and she can also trace other things, not just what is given. Keeps kids entertained, enjoyable activity." —Melissa

"My nephew fell in love with this toy. He loves drawing, and this was the perfect addition to his art supplies." —CajunNana1972

Promising review: "I love this blow dryer. It dries my hair in minutes and leaves it so shiny. Well worth the money I spent. AND I'M OBSESSED WITH IT BEING PINK WITH GLITTER." —Christine

Price: $53.99+ (originally $89.99; available in five colors)

Promising review: "Easy setup, no instructions required. Just insert batteries and you're good to go. My toddler enjoys chasing this around the house as it glides smoothly across the hardwood floor." —Walmart customer

Yes, they're ~technically~ nightstands, but my family uses one of ours in the living room for charging/storage purposes, and it's seriously my new fave piece of furniture. 

Promising reviews: "The quality of these nightstands is so great, the material used is thick, and the drawer slides are soft. The instructions to build them were easy, and there were pre-drilled holes which helped." —Madison

"Perfect addition to my small apartment. Sturdy and perfect color." —Linda

Price: $89.98+ (originally $139.99; available in two colors as well as in sets of two for up to 48% off)

Promising review: "This is probably one of the best portable Bose speakers out there. It sounds crisp and has a deep bass, and the battery lasts a long time. For the price and money that you're going to spend out there on other speakers, I would definitely recommend getting this speaker over the other ones." —Robert

Price: $279 (originally $399; available in two colors)

Promising reviews: "Easy to blow up, my 6-year-old daughter could even do it by herself. Such a great, easy, entertaining piece. I'm so glad I pulled the trigger on buying it!" —Shelley

"Def recommend. A lot of people asked where I purchased it from and wanted the link and said they will also purchase for the summer. Great for toddlers." —Nila

Promising reviews: "I'm pleased with this desk after using it for seven months. It was a great price and has a nice faux wood top that is easy to keep clean, especially since I use it in the kitchen. I haven't encountered any issues, and the assembly was easy. I highly recommend this desk!" —RW

"Great table. Extremely sturdy and can hold a lot of weight. Appreciate the corner pads if you run into the edge of this table. There's no way this table is ever going to fall apart based on its solid design. The legs are metal. Gonna have this baby forever!" —Tara

Price: $59.89+ (originally $84.36+; available in five colors)

Promising review: "Better gums means better health. Highly recommend this purchase." —anonymous

Promising review: "This tower fan works really well. It has multiple speed and mode options, and the oscillation covers a wide area. It's quiet enough to use at night, and the remote is convenient. Setup was easy, and it feels sturdy. Definitely a good value for the money." —anonymous 

Promising review: "I love this towel warmer. I have high ceilings and run the heater to warm the bathroom, but it never seems warm enough when I get out of the shower and especially the bathtub, so having this towel warmer right next to both is amazing. I throw my PJs at the bottom, the robe next, and the towel on top. Everything is so nice and warm, at times a little hot when I set it to the red setting, but overall, this is the best little gadget I could have purchased for myself. I'm going to purchase one for my mom's upcoming birthday. She's absolutely going to love it. I swear I just wanna take baths and wrap up in a hot crisp towel all day, lol." —Pink

Promising reviews: "This is a great baby carrier for an even better price! Comfortable straps, fits my petite shoulder width, and you can wear it on your front or your back! Baby loves it! Still using it with her as a 7-month-old." —Anonymous

"So impressed by this carrier! I wanted a WildBird Ariel carrier and ordered both, and this is just as good of quality, if not better! Save your money and buy this!!" —Megan

Price: $59.99+ (originally $79.99+; available in eight colors/patterns)

If I can use it, I PROMISE you can do it, too. I'm hair ignorant, but this makes me look hair brilliant.

Promising reviews: "I absolutely love this. I blow my hair dry with it, and it works great. I have the big Revlon brush, which I love, but once I cut my hair, it didn't work well, so I purchased this small one. It is perfect." —Linda

"Definitely can get your roots straight. Works for naturally curly hair. I didn't need to use a flat iron." —M

Promising review: “Okay, I was super hesitant to order a couch for such a low price. I am very impressed with it. I assembled it myself, and it took about 45 min. It would be easier with two people, but doable with one. It is actually super comfortable, too! Only thing that would make it better if the back cushions had more fluff.” —Abby

Price: $219.88+ (originally $399.99; available in two colors)

Promising review: "Works very well as advertised and I would recommend!" —Johnney

This unit can filter a room up to 1,448 square feet in roughly two hours (or a 744-square-foot room in one hour), making it an ideal size for a bedroom or office space.

Promising review: "This air purifier was very easy to set up and use. It is very quiet. I leave it running all of the time. I already had good air quality before I started using it, but it has even improved on the good air quality. I also think it has lowered the level of dust in the air. It was a very good value. I highly recommend it." —Tim

Promising review: "I have used these things for many years now, and they are the one product I can count on to reduce oil and shine on my face. Powders can get cakey, and other products tend to irritate my sensitive, acne-prone skin. These sheets suck up the oil without adding any product or residue. The package is small and convenient, easy to keep in a pocket, purse, or even a wallet (one thing my brother does with his, which is also a non-makeup alternative for oily skin for men, too). Overall, I love these things." —JammyDieselbug

Price: $6.78 for a 50-pack (originally $12.58)

Promising review: "The metal looks like and feels like real metal. Very heavy marble base that complements the gold/brass. I really like the fabric on the lamp cover. It feels very well-made as far as texture and overall quality. Compared to a lamp of a similar style I got at Target, it's much more visually appealing and sturdy. The lamp was also very easy to assemble and well packaged." —Obed

Price: $40.99 (originally $52.99+; available in five colors)

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