I recently made a few small Amazon purchases that seemed like silly impulse purchases when I checked out. But when they arrived, I became instantly obsessed and found myself proselytizing about them to anyone who would listen. At first, I was embarrassed by my own behavior and apologized. Then I tried — but failed — to stop. Then I overheard some of the people I had convinced to also buy, doing the same thing. Now I am here to own it! There is a good reason that Amazon’s selling a ton of these clever, new things people are obsessed with and I’m guessing you will soon be equally obsessed.

When you are hoofing it about town — snapping pictures and texting them to friends — stick this MagSafe phone grip to the back of your phone to get a better grip. It grabs firmly to the iPhone’s built-in MagSafe feature so you can slide a finger through the loop for more secure one-handed texting or to set the phone on a surface for gabbing selfies. It comes in two colors.

Tea time is much more magical when this tea infuser is on the job. Fill the charming mushroom with leaves and drop it into the hot water. When your brew is ready to sip, grab the gnome’s head to remove the shroom. “Not only is this super cute, it’s great for loose-leaf tea,” said one reviewer. “This is made of silicone-like material so the top of the mushroom is easy to take off and put back on to put your tea in.”

Tuck all the detritus of modern life into this charming cable management box so you don’t have to look at it — or dust it. With channels to run cords to a power source, this rattan-look box is the perfect place to stash everything from power strips to hair appliances. The lid hinges open and, when closed, is a great place to set a phone or other device. It comes in four colors and you can choose an oval or a rectangle.

You will never lose your place if you clip this automatic bookmark to your book. The long flexible arm keeps track as you read. It clips to the page, too, so you always know where your bookmark is and never have to fold a page corner in frustration. “I love how these bookmarks stay in my book,” said one reviewer. “Best invention ever.” This is a pack of three and they come in 11 colors.

With one of these magnetic notepads stuck to the fridge, you will always have a place to jot a phone number, reminder, shopping list, or note for your housemates. Pull off the page and take it with you and a clean slate remains for next time. This is six pads in a variety of gradient shades. “The full magnet on the back is amazing,” said one reviewer. “[It] actually stays on the fridge!!”

It’s a common story. You enthusiastically purchased storage containers for leftovers and fridge organization. But when you want to use one of the containers, you have to spend the better part of your day searching for the lid. This lid organizer fixes that. It’s adjustable, holds your entire collection on a single shelf, and keeps the lids upright so you can find the one you want.

This kitchen knife set is as beautiful as it is functional. The slim canister-shaped stand is ridged and rendered in muted colors. The German stainless steel knives are sharp and have handles that coordinate with the color of the stand they come in. The set is minimal but includes every blade you are likely to ever reach for: a 10-inch chef's knife; a 9-inch utility knife; an 8-inch meat cleaver; kitchen scissors; and a 12-inch kitchen knife. It comes in four colors.

This is the perfect trash can for the bathroom, bedroom, or laundry area. It’s small enough to tuck into a small space and holds just over 1 gallon of trash. The interior bucket is removable so it’s easy to empty, even if you don’t use liners. The step-on lid opener makes it easy to toss trash while the snug lid keeps pets out of the trash and hides the debris. It comes in black or white.

This handy doodad will help you get through a busy day, wherever that day takes you. Use it as a laptop stand to elevate the screen to an ergonomic viewing angle and prevent overheating. Set it on a book to hold the pages open. Pull it out when you need a straight edge or ruler. Stash a pen or stylus in it. “The perfect little gadget,” said one reviewer. “It has different angles, [...], it's very packable, [...], and the solid silicone construction feels nice.”

For adults, a fidget toy helps with focus and concentration. Kids love them, too. This fidget worm is a fun option. It shrinks, expands, and takes on a life of its own, seeming to breathe and slink about. “It's visually gorgeous, love the colors and how it's kind of translucent,” said one reviewer. “I definitely recommend this awesome sensory toy!” It comes in six colors and three sizes.

Move your cereal, grains, and pet food into these airtight cereal containers and you will never discover bugs in your oats or crunchy breakfast cereal that has gone soft. The seal keeps the humidity and insects out while the handy shape, pop-up lid, and clear plastic make it super easy to grab and pour what you need. This is a pack of three.

If you wake up and toss and turn in the night because you are too hot, your neck hurts, or your arms fall asleep, the solution could be as simple as this cervical neck pillow. It is designed to support your neck perfectly, even if you sleep on your side, and gives your arm a place to be. It even helps air circulate around you so you don’t overheat.

Not only is this tea tree shampoo bar easier to manage in the shower — and while traveling — than a liquid, but it treats your hair and scalp to an invigorating, nourishing, and healing lather that’s loaded with tea tree oil, salicylic acid, and menthol. It will wake you up and make your hair happy. There are 11 other formulas — herbal citrusy, charcoal, and more — to choose from if that sounds like too much or if your hair needs clarification, moisture, or other treatments.

Keep your butter in this glass butter dish and every meal will be so elegant you could welcome the Queen........

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