Living in the city that never sleeps has obvious advantages (like partying in the streets when the Knicks won). However, life moves pretty quickly, and despite your best efforts, there aren’t enough hours in the day for everything on your to-do list. But whether the city sleeps or not, we’ve found some ways to get off the hustle-and-bustle train, develop healthy and relaxing habits, and remove some of those things that stress you out.
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Kitchen
If you tend to buy a cup of coffee every day, you can save money and avoid standing in long lines with this single-serve K-Cup pod coffee maker. It can brew three sizes (8, 10, and 12 ounces), and you can even brew right into your travel mug.
Keurig K-Express Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker, $110/Sale $70
If you’re concerned about the environment—and we all should be—these coffee pods have a paper lid, plant-based ring, and eco-friendly filter cup. The pods are 3rd party tested to be free from mold, mycotoxin, and pesticides. Flavors are plentiful and include caramel, caramel & coconut, chocolate, Ethiopian Yirgacheffe, organic dark Mexican, organic Peru, and even decaf varieties.
Fresh Roasted Coffee Mexican Envipod, $45 at Amazon
If you love making pizza but don’t have room for a countertop pizza oven, this countertop appliance has a 12” nonstick cooking plate, ideal for pizzas, omelettes, quesadillas, and more. You can even cook breakfast and sear steaks on it. And since the appliance (which can reach temps up to 428 degrees F) can be stored vertically, it doesn’t take up much space.
Chefman Everything Maker & Pizza Oven, $60
If the power goes out, you can still open a can of chicken breast or tuna, Vienna sausages, sliced peaches, and more—as long as your can opener doesn’t require electricity. This battery-powered electric can opener has a one-touch operation and smooth edges.
Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Hands-Free Automatic Battery-Powered Electric Can Opener, $20 at Walmart
Home
Keep others from tracking dirt into your home, and keep your shoes neatly organized and out of the way with this shoe storage bench. It can hold up to 10 pairs of shoes and has two doors for hidden storage. There’s also a padded seat on top, which doubles as a place to sit while you take your shoes on and off, and it has a weight limit of 300 pounds.
SONGMICS HOME Shoe Storage Bench, $100 at Amazon
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to update your bedroom. For under $40, these colorful sheet sets provide interest and fun. The microfiber bedding resists shrinking, and it is wrinkle- and fade-resistant. Some of the colors include peacock, black and white floral, gray floral, seashells and turtles, blue floral, floral light, and blue palms.
Where the Polka Dots Roam Peacock Sheet Set, $39 at Amazon
A fun item for your home is this 10.1-inch digital picture frame. You can upload and display photos and videos, and the digital frame also displays pixel art and data widgets like the time, date, and temperature. It has a transparent design with the effect of floating light. There’s a rotary knob for adjustments, and the digital frame can also be controlled via the smart app. Frame colors are black, pink, and white.
Divoom Times Frame, $200/Sale $170 at Amazon
Never wonder what’s happening at your home when you’re away. This indoor security camera can pan and tilt and has AI auto-tracking and face/gesture recognition. Infrared LEDs let you see clearly at night as well. The camera has a 133-degree wide-angle 4K lens and a 2.5K HD telephoto lens for both panoramic and 9X zoom views.
Aqara Indoor Security Camera G350, $140 at Amazon
A cordless stick vacuum makes cleaning so much easier. It’s lightweight and battery operated, so you don’t have to worry about tripping over cords. This cordless stick vacuum has 80 minutes of battery life on a single charge. The vacuum has a six-stage filtration system that includes a centrifugal separator, stainless steel filter, multi-cyclonic filter, pre-motor foam filter, HEPA filter, and exhaust foam filter. It has a 180-degree bendable wand and an anti-tangle brush. Various accessories also allow it to be used as a handheld vacuum.
Ultenic U18 Pro Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner, $130 at Amazon
It’s easy to forget about cleaning small items like your keyboard. However, this compressed air duster has a high-speed motor and powerful wind pressure to clean your keyboard and computer components, and it can also clean your vehicles and dislodge hidden dust in your sofa. Battery life is 120 minutes on a single charge, and there are 2 batteries included. The air duster is compact and only weighs less than a pound, so you can toss it in your backpack and carry it with you.
GOOLOO F5 Compressed Air Duster with 2 Swappable Batteries, $130/Sale $100 at Amazon
Health & nutrition
According to the Cleveland Clinic, half of the U.S. population doesn’t get enough magnesium in their diet. A magnesium deficiency affects blood pressure and blood sugar regulation, as well as muscle and nerve function. This magnesium powder can support healthy blood sugar levels, help maintain healthy elimination and digestion, and support relaxation and restful sleep. Another option is the electrolyte powder, which contains 19 vitamins and minerals and helps you avoid dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.
Clean Total Magnesium Powder, $42 at Amazon
Clean Hydrate Electrolytes Powder, $30 at Amazon
If you struggle to breathe while sleeping, this ergonomic device includes a magnetic relief band (in four sizes: small, medium, large, and X-large) and two independent nasal strips for each side of your nose. It’s designed to reduce snoring and improve the quality of sleep. The nasal strip kit is available with 15 strips or 30 strips.
Intake Breathing Nasal Strip Starter Kit, $50 at Amazon
You may be exercising and watching your diet to keep your blood pressure in a healthy range. The heart chews have a plant-based ingredient that supports nitric oxide production for healthy blood pressure and heart-healthy energy. Another option is the metabolic health daily, which includes mulberry leaf and green tea extract to support healthy blood sugar levels and weight management.
HumanN SuperBeets Heart Chews, $40 at Amazon
HumanN Metabolic Health Daily, $25 at Amazon
None of us eat right all of the time. However, this bundle ensures your body still gets what it needs. The Daily Greens Superfood Powder includes a full serving of a cup of kale and spinach, along with probiotics, vitamins C and D and zinc, lion’s mane for brain health, and ashwagandha for healthy aging. The naturally sweetened keto-friendly chocolate whey protein powder contains 25 grams of protein to help you build muscle.
FACTOR FORM Daily Greens + Whey Protein Bundle, $109/Sale $105 at Amazon
Hair loss can often mean you’re lacking some vital nutrients. This supplement includes biotin, Vitamins A, D3, V1, V2, niacin, B6, folic acid, and B12. It can also strengthen nails and promote healthy skin, as the supplement also includes collagen, keratin, hyaluronic acid, MSM, biotin, and calcium, in addition to such botanicals as bamboo extract, nettle extract, grape extract, astragalus extract, and coconut oil.
IQ BIOLOGY Hair, Skin & Nails Vitamin Complex, $28 at Amazon
If you’ve been exposed to smoke and other lung-damaging substances, these lung drops include an organic herbal blend that supports the lungs with nettle and mullein, boosts your immune system with green tea, oregano, and ginger, and comforts with licorice and thyme. The drops can be taken directly under the tongue or mixed in a beverage.
IQ BIOLOGY Mullein Drops for Lungs, $21 at Amazon
Self-care
Brushing your teeth at least twice a day is the best way to keep them in great shape. This electric toothbrush is designed for a deeper cleaning and has 48,000 reps/minute, making it much more effective than manual brushing. The toothbrush has a two-minute timer and a 70-day battery. It comes with three-brush heads, a charging stand, and a travel case.
Made by Dentists PRO-X Sonic Electric Toothbrush, $70 at Amazon
Whether you’re removing makeup or just trying to cool off during the day, these witch hazel wipes can remove excess oil, soothe irritated skin, and tone pores. They also leave you clean and refreshed. And you don’t have to worry about ingredients you’ve never heard of and can’t pronounce, since the wipes are made with 100% distilled witch hazel—containing 14% alcohol.
The Pharma-C Company Witch Hazel Wipes Astringent 6-Pack, $40 at Amazon
When you’re traveling, it can be tedious to pack your hair care products. However, this Quench & Shine Travel Essentials Kit includes everything you need: restorative shampoo, replenish & shine daily conditioner, smooth & shine hair serum, protective & perfect styling cream, quench & shine restorative mask, scalp massager, and travel bag.
Colleen Rothschild Quench & Shine Travel Hair Essentials Kit, $75 at Amazon
To deeply nourish and repair your skin, this bundle includes a body cream that provides long-lasting hydration and helps restore your skin’s natural barrier, along with an oil that nourishes, seals in moisture, and enhances radiance. Ingredients include safflower seed oil, baobab seed oil, borage seed oil, bisabolol, and reishi mushroom extract.
Colleen Rothschild Ritual Body Cream and Ritual Body Oil Bundle, $100/Sale $90 at Amazon
Fight and control acne with this clarifying moisture for acne-prone skin. It contains aloe vera, tea tree oil, jojoba, and vitamin E. It cleans and minimizes pores, fights oily skin production, soothes rashes, and improves the appearance of acne marks. The clean skin supplement contains niacinamide, zinc, probiotics, pantothenic acid, and vitamins.
Gramright Salicylic Acne Face Cream, $24 at Amazon
Gramright Perfect Skin Acne Pills, $26 at Amazon
Another option is this gentle vitamin C-infused face wash that removes makeup, boosts hydration, and is gentle enough to use in the morning and at night. It includes gentle surfactants, antioxidants, and hydrating minerals (sea buckthorn, magnesium PCA, and green tea) that nourish skin without stripping moisture. The hormonal acne supplement (which is free from 5-HTP) fights hormonal acne at the root, reduces acne and breakouts, and improves dark marks from acne.
CLEARSEM – GENTLECLEAN Vitamin C Infused Facial Cleanser, $38/Sale $36 at Amazon
CLEAREST MINDBODY SKIN Hormonal Acne Supplement, $57 at Amazon
Concentration & relaxation
When listening to music, experience crisp and warm highs with these earbuds, which provide natural and detailed sound with rich harmonics. The earbuds have hybrid adaptive active noise cancellation to reduce external noise automatically based on the environment and ear fit. Using the app, you can personalize EQ and custom gestures. The earbuds have a multipoint connection, and the battery lasts 30 hours. Another option is the open ear clip-on earbuds, which also have a multi-device connection and are designed for working out.
SoundPEATS Air5 Pro+ Wireless Earbuds, $130/Sale $70 at Amazon
Soundpeats Clip 1 Earbuds, $70 at Amazon
If you prefer over-ear headphones, this model is comfortable enough to wear for long periods of time and isolates external noise so you can concentrate or relax. When used wirelessly, there’s a 120-hour battery life—and a 5-minute charge lasts for five hours. The headphones also have a dual-mic ENC to ensure clear phone calls even when you’re at concerts. The Fusion A70 Gen 2 headphones are a budget-friendly option that provides 72 hours of playtime and can also be used wired. The headphones are available in sky blue, rose gold, silver, and black.
OneOdio Studio Max 1 Headphones, $170 at Amazon
OneOdio Fusion A70 Gen 2 Headphones, $50/Sale $45 at Amazon
A pair of these memory foam pillows can help you sleep better in your bed—or when lounging on the sofa. The pillows provide six zones of support: for back sleepers, the cradle supports your head; for slide sleepers, the wings relieve pressure and improve alignment; and there are also contoured zones for the head, neck, shoulders, and arms. The cover is breathable and cooling and also removable for laundering in the washing machine.
Mellow CloudAlign Memory Foam Pillow, $64 at Amazon
Gear and gadgets
You don’t have to spend hundreds of bucks to get a great smartwatch. This one has a 1.5-inch AMOLED display, 25-day battery, and 4GB of onboard storage for music, podcasts, maps, and more. It also has over 170 workout modes and 24/7 health monitoring (sleep, heart rate, and blood oxygen). And with the built-in speaker and microphone, you can even take calls, reply to instant messages, and more.
Amazfit Active Max Smart Watch, $170 at Amazon
If a smart ring is more your style, this one tracks your sleep (light, deep, and REM), stress, heart rate, blood oxygen, heart rate variability, women’s health (menstrual cycles), and a variety of physical and fitness activities. The ring has a titanium exterior, is water resistant up to 5 ATM, and lasts up to 7 days on a single charge.
RENPHO Lynx Smart Ring, $199/Sale $169 at Amazon
Eliminate arguments and confusion with this dash cam kit for both the front and rear of your vehicle. It’s compact—about the size of a credit card—and captures sharp details, including license plates, and provides true 4K UHD with HDR night vision. Using the app, you can remotely monitor your vehicle and view footage, and when in parking mode, any impact triggers the dash cam to record and lock the footage.
70mai 4K A810 Lite Dash Cam Front and Rear, $150 at Amazon
Keep tabs on your pets with this mobile robot camera. It has wheels to glide between rooms and lets you check in to see what your pet is doing. The home camera robot has 2-way video and 2.5K resolution—along with night vision—for checking in and communicating with your pets. It can also be used to entertain and check in with the kids.
Enabot EBO Air 2S Mobile Robot, $299 on Amazon
Corral those cables with this magnetic cord holder. It has magnetic clips and can hold several cables securely in place, so you don’t have to worry about them falling behind desks, tables, or night stands. Available in scratch-safe heather fabric or vegan leather, the cable organizer is always stylish. It comes in several colors, including blue Jeanie, lighted toasted beige, pencil gray, black tie affair, and more.
Smartish Magnetic Cord Holder, $40 at Amazon
Smartish 2-in-1 USB C to USB C/Lightning Cable, $20 at Amazon
Leggings that provide lower back, glute, and core support? Yes, please! These smart self-correcting leggings help support your lower back health. Using a multi-panel, high-rise waistband, it helps to relieve pain, enhance stability, and promote alignment of the spine and hips. The leggings are available with or without pockets and in several colors, including lagoon, espresso, jade, merlot, and more.
Sculpt+Legging with pockets, $128 at Forme
This running skort has a 360-degree storage system that includes a zipper pocket for earbuds, a no-bounce phone pocket, and a dual-layer back pocket and can hold up to 8 energy gels or bars. The skort is made of a light perforated fabric with a sweat-wicking waistband. It’s available in sea salt blue, Carolina plaid, sakura, and spring flare.
FlipBelt Running Skort, $62 at Amazon
Designed for both men and women, this adjustable waistband running belt can hold your phone, keys, and money. The Velcro makes the belt adjustable, and the belt has a moisture-wicking fabric that does not chafe. Color choices are neon punch, black, and neon yellow.
FlipBelt Adjustable Running Belt, $49 at Amazon
If your Apple Watch works fine, there’s no need to get another one. Just change the watch band to make it feel brand new. This unique silver link metal band has turquoise accents, and the metal link design is easy to adjust.
WITHit Wrangler Silver Link Metal Band for Apple Watch, $50 at Amazon
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