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Including a stand-up weed puller, solar-powered bird bath, and indoor light bug trap to get you through summer.
Amazon has a list of products called "Movers and Shakers," which is pretty much just fancy talk for things that are currently ~trending~. Here are some of the most useful and loved home products on the list this week:
1. A Fiskars heavy-duty shovel that'll go the distance and not leave you with a half-finished task and a broken handle.
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Promising review: "This is the second one I have purchased, and I can tell you that after almost 10 years, this is the best shovel I have ever used. There isn't even a close second place. Digging out tree stumps, no worries about breaking the shovel when prying out roots, and I'm a big guy who can put a lot of force on that shovel. So then, why did I purchase a second one? Because I got tired of having to give my good shovel to someone else and using the junky one. Now that I have two, I don't have to give up mine." —Murphy
Price: $37.48
2. And a stand-up weed puller to keep those pesky weeds from messing up your lawn. Plus, with this handy tool, you won't let them mess up your knees either.
Promising review: "This was a game changer for me! I hate pulling weeds, and I have SO MANY this year. I don't want to use chemicals that could kill all the pollinators, so I took a chance and bought this. I have to say it met and EXCEEDED my expectations. I have done nothing but try to get people to buy this product because it made such a huge difference for me. Thank you for making this great tool!" —Melinda
Price: $44.99
3. A pair of breathable gardening gloves reviewers swear are worth purchasing for their comfort and durability. (And are even worth a repeat buy for every new gardening season!)
Promising review:"This is my second time purchasing these garden gloves. The size is nice because I'm small, but I wear both of them over the top of white cotton gloves and shea-buttered hands and get a nice skin treatment while I work! They wash well and hold up reasonably well, too, though the rubberized covering will rot away over time. But that's why you get six pairs! Lightweight and good dexterity, too, and a good value for the price. Highly recommend!" —Cynthia
Price:$8.99+ (available in sizes S—L and four colors)
4. A compact and lightweight garden hose since life *and* the tendons in your wrist are too short to unnecessarily haul around those huge, green, heavy monstrosities.
Promising review:"Like other items you see promoted on TV, you approach it with suspicion. We did, too, but I finally ordered one back in the summer and couldn't be more pleased.It truly performs as advertised. We have a nice garden and various flower pots. We had a typical hose, which was too heavy and even more difficult to roll up after use. With the copper hose, we now fight to see who is going to water the plants first. It is truly fun. So lightweight but well made. The multi-spray feature is great. Just as advertised!" —PB Cannon
Price:$53
5. A pack of shower caddy racks that'll transform your home bathroom into the hotel-like experience of your dreams.
Promising review:"Wow, so easy to install! I’ve had them in my shower for months and have had no issues at all. Once you decide your location, peel and stick. They’re thick and sturdy. Holds lots of shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soaps, and lotions. They’re easy to clean and don't rust. Such a great value!!" —Dawn C.
Price:$24.99+ (available in 12 colors)
6. A Wetcat Turkish beach towel to take along on all your summer adventures. I gave these to my kiddo's teachers as end-of-school gifts and ended up getting one for myself when I felt how soft they are!
Promising review: "Bought before going on my cruise, after comparing like items on Amazon. Turned out to be exactly as described! Plenty big enough, lightweight, sand shook right off, washed and dried quickly. I did hang it to dry. No odd smell to it straight out of the package. Even worked well as a lightweight blanket while sitting out on our balcony. I will definitely be buying a second!" —KNATAO
Price: $19.99+ (available in two sizes and 42 colors)
7. An oscillating floor fan because when the summer heat gets too intense, every bit of breeze helps.
Promising review:"Love this fan because of the simplicity and classic rotating design. When I initially turned it on, I was worried it was too loud, but I have since grown really attached to the sound. It provides a white noise background so that there isn't just piercing silence, especially useful for falling asleep.It blows a lot of air as well, enough for even a living room, although I use it in my office and bedroom.I pretty much keep this thing on all hours of the day since I bought it." —EYEBYE
Price:$41.98+ (available in black or white)
8. And a portable neck fan for those many, many outdoor adventures you'll have this summer where a floor fan can't lend you a hand. (Er, neck?)
Promising reviews: "This neck fan is amazing! It’s so light you won’t even know you are wearing it. It comes with chargers, and a charge will last all day! It has the speeds, and the air is ice cold, which is amazing and relieves the heat! The price of this fan is better than most! The air circulates down your neck, making it a comfortable breeze." —Shannan
Price: $39.99+ (available in nine colors)
9. Or a USB-rechargeable handheld fan that wants to be the next addition to your makeup bag for hot summer days and nights. No more waiting for your setting spray to dry in the sticky heat!
Promising review: "I got this fan for my makeup and it’s the best investment ever. It has three speeds, and it’s rechargeable. No batteries are needed, which I love. I got the purple color, it’s extremely beautiful and lightweight. Comes with a mini stand. I take this fan to work and even my coworkers ask to use it when it gets too hot. 10/10." —Amazon Customer
Price: $7.99+ (available in 10 colors)
10. An electric kettle you can display proudly on your counter that labels you as a sophisticated person who absolutely would never consider sticking their mug in the microwave. Nope. Not you. Lady Whistledown can put away her gossip pen for now.
Promising review:"This was a gift for my mom and she loved it. We've used it, and it works amazingly well. It heats up fast, is easy to clean, and makes life a bit easier when trying to boil water for tea! Great deal for the money too!" —Harmonee River
Price:$37.99
11. A hat (or scrunchie!) holder because "small containers for small things" is basically the best organizing philosophy, and these totally fit the bill!
Promising review: "I am so glad we found these. They are easy to install and help keep all the hats in one place rather than tossed in the top of the closet. Keeps it much better looking and organized in there. Wish we had them sooner!" —Lyndsey
Price: $5.95+ (available in packs of two and four, and black and white)
12. A 10-in-1 veggie chopper for those recipes you've been bookmarking from your FYP but avoiding because of all that chopping.
Promising review: "Purchased this a week ago and already used it four times. Blades are extremely sharp, and they make good, clean cuts without crushing or bruising the vegetables. Makes very quick work of dicing a large quantity of veggies. Also, it works perfectly for dicing dense vegetables like potatoes, sweet potatoes, and butternut squash. Great tool and a great price. Wish I would have purchased it sooner." —Randy W Pierce
Price: $24.87
13. A backlit digital food scale that's a cooking and baking game-changer without being a space-taker.
Promising review:"Love this little scale so much! Accurately weighs my food and is easy to use and reset. Very small for its size but works really well. I have gotten water and liquids on it by accident, and it is still working really well! Great value!" —Sophie A.
Price:$12.99+(available in two sizes and eight colors)
14. A set of four hotel-quality towels to take self-care past the "next level" and straight to the penthouse of at-home luxury. If you're like me and say, "These are fine," about something you use every single day... this is your sign to join me in ordering some new towels. Because we deserve it.
Promising review:"Soft and absorbent, not too thick for easy drying. Look beautiful on the towel bar, but get the job done. Dimensions are generous. I’m very pleased!" —Yellowroseoftexas
Price:$46.99for a set of eight towels(available in 14 colors and various other sets)
15. A pack of matching frames that your soon-to-be gallery wall will thank you for putting in the cart.
Promising review: "I buy a lot of frames and have never been impressed with the quality until I ordered this one. This is one of the best frames I have ever owned. I will be ordering more frames from them!" —Amazon Customer
Price: $16.99+ (available in 17 sizes and nine colors)
16. A pack of Magical Flame color-changing packets for any summer bon, camp, or regular ol' fire that deserves to have a little extra ~pizzazz.~ Practice fire magic responsibly — remember kids, only you can prevent forest fires.
Promising review: "This product is so easy to use. Just toss a packet into the fire and watch the flames change color. The colors were beautiful and received a lot of oooooos and ahhhhhhs. Surprisingly, it lasted for quite a while. We will enjoy this addition to our campfires this summer." —DEBRA L. MUSSELMAN
Price: $12.99 for a 10-pack
17. A nonstick ceramic frying pan reviewers love for its heat distribution and easy cleaning. (And that I love for its resemblance to Rapunzel's frying pan without the heavy weight of cast iron.)
Promising review: "My inexpensive 8-inch frying pan was reaching the end of its life. I bought this one based on reviews — and I love it. It's substantial but not cast-iron-heavy. It truly is nonstick, and washing up is a breeze. It's good enough that I'm considering upgrading my other saucepans to the same type. Great quality without the high-priced brand pricing." —Twisterjester
Price:$21.99+ (available in five sizes and two colors)
18. A two-pack of air purifiers that'll clean the air for you. Reviewers swear these help cut back on those horrendous allergens that have us all blowing our noses and wiping our teary eyes all the time.
Promising review: "All I can say is this thing is a BEAST!! Been running on high for about two hours! I can totally tell the difference in the air I'm breathing! Pretty quiet. Sounds like a small fan! Totally livable white noise. It would be great for sleeping, although mine is in my living room. I have a small place, but I can't believe the difference this thing is making! Will pay for filters when the time comes! Worth every penny! Would buy again!" —JenN
Price: $299 for two
19. An immersion blender because cabinet and drawer space is more precious than the One Ring, especially in this housing market. Why get a huge food processor when you can have something that resembles a magic wand instead?
Promising review: "This is a great, inexpensive gadget to add to your kitchen! I use it frequently. It is very easy to clean, works well, has great power, and stores easily (it comes apart and makes it easier to store). I would definitely recommend this as an addition to your kitchen or as a great gift for someone!" —JHi
Price:$16.99+ (available in two sizes and nine colors)
20. A pack of Dr. Killigan's pantry moth traps to get the pests in your pantry to say, "And I would have gotten away with it, too, if it weren't for that meddling Dr. Killigan." These traps use pheromones to attract the moths and glue to trap 'em so you don't have to wait a long time to see results! (Lots of reviewers reported full traps within 12 hours!)
Promising review:"Disgustingly effective. Saw moths everywhere. I bought these out of desperation and within 5 minutes of setup, caught my first one. After a week, the trap was completely filled, and I stopped seeing moths flying around.I'll keep them out for another two weeks or so, but these have been a huge help!" —Beverrlly
Price: $17.97+ (available in packs of 6 or 20)
21. Or an indoor light bug trap for the other bugs plaguing your home. April showers bring May flowers, but they can also bring June mosquitoes, and nobody wants *THAT.*
Promising review: "I just bought this item. I live in Texas and it has done nothing but rain. We had mosquitos and gnats bad coming inside. This has been a miracle! No more gnats and mosquitoes; it catches them all! Highly recommend this!" —Amber
Price: $17.78+ (available in starter packs with more cartridges, too!)
22. A Kitsch satin pillowcase because you've been meaning to buy one forever since you heard about how great it is for your skin and hair, but never got around to it. This is your time to rise, shine, and have great pillowcase hair!
Promising review: "I’m SUCH a fan of Kitsch products. But this pillowcase is perfection!!!!! It’s like sleeping on a silk cloud. I love the zipper feature. Keeps my hair smooth and feels cool to the touch!" —K.C. Richards
Price:$17.99+ (available in two sizes, 34 colors, and also in packs of two)
23. An 11-piece set of pots and pans to get you back on track with all your "we have to eat food at home" cooking goals you made at the top of the year. (I believe in you!)
The 11-piece set includes two glass lids, two storage lids, one 8-inch fry pan, one 10-inch fry pan, one 2-quart saucepan, one 3-quart saucepan, one 10-inch/4-quart fry pan, and two removable handles.
Promising review:"I love these pans. Not only are they so aesthetically pleasing, but they also do a great job of cooking and distributing heat. They fit perfectly in my drawer because the handles are removable, which makes them very easy to stack. Also, I've found that the size of the pots and pans is perfect for what I need. There are just enough big ones to hold a whole meal, and the smaller size ones are great when cooking for two.Last thing, I love that it comes with lids for the pots and pans because then I can use them as Tupperware." —Sloane
Price: $69.99+ (available in six styles and two colors)
24. A Rubbermaid BPA-free food storage set with latching lids that I personally endorse because there are few things I can stand less than a stained food container that forever looks like it has spaghetti sauce in it. (I had that problem for literal YEARS, and these have not stained once.)
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Promising review: "These food storage meal prep containers have been my go-to for lunch at work every single day. They're absolutely leak-proof. I've even tested them with soup, and they hold up perfectly. I toss them in the back of my truck, and despite bouncing around, they remain completely airtight. Plus, they're just the right portion size and help me save some serious cash." —Josh
Price: $34.98 for a set of four 4.7-cup containers (available in 10 sizes)
25. A solar-powered birdbath (OR WATER TABLE!) pump so your kids and backyard birds can happily vibe with some moving water. It comes with six nozzles for different types of sprays so you can mix it up as the season goes on!
26. A floating pool thermometer that is turtle-y awesome and ready to help you decide if it's time to take a dip.
27. And finally, a set of slim velvet hangers to help free up some room in overcrowded closets if you currently use those thick wooden or plastic hangers. Bonus: These also prevent clothes from slipping off onto the floor!
Promising review: "These hangers have a thin design, meaning you can fit more clothing into your closet. They are nonslip. They are sturdy but lightweight, enough not to weigh down your closet rod. I bought them for all the closets in my home. I suggest you buy at least two sets." —Erin
Price:$14.99+ (available in eight colors and three pack sizes)
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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