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22 Household Items I Swear By

January 13, 2021

Whether you are starting out in your first home, purchasing a new home, or years into your home, it can be difficult to imagine the items that best help. Time is the best way to get to know your home and the things you need to live an easier, happy life in it. However, I want to recommend a few of my favorite things that truly feel like life hacks when it comes to saving time, money, living a non-toxic life, cleaning and overall creating happiness in the home. Enjoy!

 

1. Refrigerator Organizer Bins

While these aren’t anything unique, they entirely changed the way we even buy food over the last few years. Our fridge now has a system for us to best take inventory, meal plan and maximize the space. This set is a great starter option with the ability to add on!

 

2. Hoover ONEPWR Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner

For quick messes or small spaces, this handheld vac saves the day! So many benefits from this specific brand from affordability, charging to storage. 

 

3. Chom Chom Pet Hair Remover

An amazing tool to have an all in one process, safe for all materials. This tool rolls and picks up the hair all in one!

 

4. Samsung Jetbot Robot Mop

Another game changer for all spaces. Truly set and forget it when it comes to mopping with so many route options and only use water! It can even be used as a hand mop and the sensitivity to walls and items is so impressive!

 

5. The Always Pan

This pan has gone viral for a reason. Another favorite partner of mine, Our Place, created a pan that replaces 8 different pans, all in a non-toxic and non-stick manner. It looks great on a stove top with many color options and speeds up the entire cooking process while reducing waste of ingredients and water!

 

6. Furbo Dog Camera

This camera is great for dogs of all ages! Being able to be in another room, out for an errand or the majority of the day with full peace of mind to check in is invaluable. A plus is the ability to talk to them, record, dispense treats and detect humans! It looks great on a shelf, too.

 

7. Indoor Light Timer

An oldie but goodie when it comes to additional layers of safety and security. We will always have an indoor light timer for when we go out of town to give the illusion that folks are in the home!

 

8. Hand Blender Set

I got this as a housewarming gift and still use it to this day! From smoothies to an immersion blender and quickly chopping veggies, it is invaluable. Feel like a pro and save so much time and effort when it comes to cooking!

 

9. Apple USB Hub

For those with Apple laptops, this small tool is so mighty to be able to utilize USB devices and carry additional pieces of technology. I plug this in with a card reader to edit all of my photos easily. Get a much more technical description at the link!

 

10. Silicone Utensil Set

Functional decor is my drug and this set fits the bill! We have had it for years and it still looks brand new, marrying looks and ability to help us get all things accomplished in the kitchen.

 

11. Magnetic Bottle Opener w/ Catcher

This may seem a little frat-house, but I swear it can look nice on the side of your fridge. Customize with your monogram and the catcher is key to making it easier when guests come over!

 

12.Hoover ONEPWR Blade Max Cordless Stick Vacuum

I worked with Hoover in December to share this amazing affordable, quality and lightweight cordless vac. With so many different heads, it covers all use cases while remaining simple due to its size and shape. I know the vacuum hunt was overwhelming for me and was worried about it being too heavy or overly functional. This is the perfect option for all!

 

13. Motion Sensor Trash Can

You’ll never go back after purchasing one of these bad boys. So much easier when hands are messy or full. This one holds a lot for the price and looks pretty attractive for a trash can.

 

14. Ceramic Essential Oils Diffuser

This is my favorite diffuser available outside of Young Living. It looks great in any space and works well. Oils set the tone for any time of the day and are safe for people of all ages as well as animals. If you’d like to learn more, visit my blog post (here) on all you need to know and how you can get started.

 

15. Cordless Area Light w/ USB Charger

In the case of a power outage, this is a great item to have on-hand to light up a space for a long period of time. The charger is a plus!

 

16. Folding Step Stool

For tall closets and pantry shelves, this reduces the struggle to take or put items back in an organized fashion. The compact nature of it when folded is amazing for storage.

 

17. Sonos Speaker

It will be very hard to convert this household to another speaker brand! We have multiple Sonos throughout the home and can’t say enough great things about the sound, connectivity and ease of use via devices. Love the compact look of a white speaker on a shelf, too.

 

18. 10ft iPhone Charger Cables

Charging cords can get pricey, but these do the trick and look great to blend into floors given your color choice. The 10ft is best for bedrooms, living rooms and offices.

 

19. Burst Electric Toothbrush

We’ve had these for years and have never had to replace it. The brush heads are auto shipped to you at an affordable price. The settings on it are great for teeth of all sensitivities. 

 

20. Desktop Phone Stand

An oldie but goodie for the work from home life. Take calls, watch videos or listen to a podcast in an organized fashion. It has a slot for a charging cord to use at all times and comes in many colors!

 

21. Wool Dryer Balls

Make an easy switch from toxic dryer sheets to wool dryer balls, utilizing essential oils for scents. These are not only safe but speed up drying times by separating your clothes!

 

22. Battery Operated Depiller 

From chairs to clothing, this tool has been in our home for years and makes items look good as new. Easily and safely take fuzz and pills off of fabrics.

 

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