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Houdini Wine Chilling Carafe

Add ice to the stainless-steel inner canister, then pour in a bottle of your favorite white or rosé, and this BPA-free container will chill it to drinking temperature. Wine’s prechilled? Keep it cold in the carafe for 90 minutes.

To buy: $40, metrokane.com.

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Frogg Toggs Chilly Pad Super Cooling Towel

Does your lawn chair sizzle in the sunlight? Throw this chill towel over it: Wet the towel, and water will slowly evaporate, keeping you cool in the process.

To buy: $13, bedbathandbeyond.com

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Action Wipes

No shower? No problem (for now, at least). Whether you’re camping with the kids or in need of a quick refresh after the gym, these full body wet wipes remove dirt, sweat and odor—no rinsing needed.

To buy: $6 for four, actionwipes.com

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Booklight Clothespin

Reading past bedtime just got a whole lot easier. Simply attach this battery-operated clip to the pages of your book so you can sneak in a few extra chapters, without waking anyone with any harsh, bright lights.

To buy: $8, kikkerland.com.

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Bike Lights

At long last, spring has sprung. If you’re ready to start biking to work or school, then make sure that two-wheeler is ready to roll. Make safety a priority by attaching these bike lights (the set includes one for the front, and one for the rear) to wheels so you’ll be visible if you happen to be traveling after the sun goes down.

To buy: $4 for two, kikkerland.com.

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Letterbox Fine Tea - Bloom Organic Chamomile

Warm up with a cup of this loose-leaf that combines soothing Egyptian chamomile, lemongrass, and lavender.

To buy: $11 for one 2-ounce container, colectivocoffee.com.

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Hiku

This handy shopping tool, which adheres to your fridge with a magnet, recognizes barcodes or your voice, and then instantly adds those items to your shopping list (which is accessible from your mobile phone or tablet). With your entire shopping list at your fingertips at all times, you’ll never have to make a second trip for forgotten items.

To buy: $79, hiku.us

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Travel Lite Her Carry-On Friendlies

Stash this variety pack of towelettes (which includes nail polish remover, antiperspirant, a facial cleanser, and more) in your carry-on so you can keep that fresh-faced look while on the go.

To buy: $20, lafreshgroup.com

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Tovolo Perfect Poach

Poaching an egg is no easy task—and everyone seems to have a different technique. Skip the guesswork and simply crack an egg into this pouch, immerse in simmering water, and cook for four to six minutes to guarantee perfectly poached eggs every time.

To buy: $5 for 20, surlatable.com.

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Baguette Board

Chop, chop! Made from organic bamboo this cutting board, which conveniently doubles as a serving board, comes with slicing slots for neat pieces every time.

To buy: $36, corebamboo.com

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Command Outdoor Light Clips

No matter where you plan to hang the holiday lights—around the windows, down the stairwells, along the gutters—use strong-holding clips to make installation a snap. These self-adhesive light clips are easy to remove and won’t damage paint. If only Clark Griswold had been so lucky…

To buy: $10, homedepot.com

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Brass Change Catcher

Stylish enough for even the most opulent of entryways, this brass dish makes spare change look so tempting.

To buy: $18, shopterrain.com.

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Make a Wish Bottle Opener

She’ll get the long end every time with this gold-plated bottle opener, plus an ice cold brew to top it off.

To buy: $14, anthropologie.com.

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Gift Box Briefcase

An all-in-one paperless kit, including 10 boxes in two sizes with colorful patterned lids (plus tissue paper), is heaven for those who cringe at the thought of wrap scraps and tape slivers.

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Easy Release Keychain

Rather than feverishly fumbling with the ring on your keychain, store all of your keys on this clever silicone and aluminum alternative. When you need to detach a single key, simply press the button, slide the desired key to the center, and remove. Available in four colors.


To buy: $15, containerstore.com.

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My New Favorite Thing

Loved to drink milk as a kid but really was not a milk drinker as an adult. I do however, love cold cereal so continued to purchase milk to put in my cereal. I gave up cows milk several months ago after learning how cows in the dairy industry are treated on factory farms. This meant, no cereal. A friend of mine turned me on to Almond Milk - and after buying several cartons which I wasted because I was afraid to taste it - I finally poured a glass and I absolutely love it. So happy to be able to enjoy cereal once again.

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Pie Bird

Planning to make a pie out of all those apples you've been picking? Perch this ceramic bird in the center of the pie pan (he stands under 4” tall) and place filling and crust around it. The birdie’s mouth helps let out steam, so your fruit-filled pie will be perfectly flaky, and you'll be on your way to winning the blue ribbon prize.

To buy: $5, poshchicago.com.

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Sleep Phones

Fall asleep to ambient sound without the pain and annoyance that earbuds cause when jutting into (or falling out of) your ear. Simply slip on this cozy fleece headband, turn on some tunes, and drift off to sleep.

To buy: $40, amazon.com.

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FlipFold Laundry Folder

If you dream of snapping your fingers and watching the laundry fold itself, this may just be the next best thing. This handy anti-static tool folds your duds—shirts, pants, towels, and more—into perfectly uniform piles, making it easy to keep your drawers tidy.

To buy: $25, containerstore.com.