【2016 Archives】

A sunset lamp projector to mimic the sunshine long after the sun sets...at 4 PM...in case you needed a reminder that it'll now016 Archivesdark beforehappy hour. On a lighternote (see what we did there), it alsomakes for some pretty cool Instagram pictures — just saying.

A nugget ice maker because we shouldn't have to trek allthe way to Costco just to get the "good ice." And you know exactlywhat we're talking about when we say "the good ice."

A suction cup shower footrest so you can shave your legs in the shower without risking your life. It mighteven help you reach that tricky spot behind your ankle.

An automated curtain bot to open and close your curtains for you, because why would we everclose them manually when we simply don't have to? Just set the timer to shut your shades at night and they'll open via the light sensor in the morning. All that's missing is a little birdie singing by your window as you wake up naturally from the sunshine.

A heat-resistant silicone mat that doubles as a travel pouch, saving your countertop from your curling iron a you from the anxiety of stowing away your hot tools that maybearen't completelycooled down

Silicone food separators for all the parents dealing with kids who refuseto eat their carrots if they happen to be touching the mashed potatoes. It works just as well for adults who don't like their food touching, either. No judgments here.

Speaking of fussy eaters...a spill-resistant bowl to prevent any Cheerios-all-over-the-floor related incidents. The bowl rotates 360°, keeping food in the bowl, no matter how much your toddler swings it around. One mess you no longer have to worry about. Thank you TikTok.

A car safety hammer that'll alleviate someof your driving nerves since it can smash glass and cut seatbelts in case of emergency. Hopefully, you neverhave to use it, but maybe its presence in your car will prevent your heart from racing as you drive over a bridge.

Portable soap sheets because an empty soap dispenser in a public restroom is trulya nightmarish experience. Thankfully, we'll neverencounter this problem again.

An ice cream scooper with a grooved head design that easily releases the ice cream for a picture-perfect scoop everytime. Phone eats first — everybody knows that — so go ahead, post your sundae on your story and stopwrestling with the carton of Häagen-Dazs.

Dust-proof phone speaker stickers because by the time you're desperately trying to clean out your phone speaker/charging port with a cotton swab — it's too late. Imagine going to the beachwithoutworrying about the havoc the sand will wreak on your phone.

A glass match cloche bottle that'll sit pretty on your coffee table right next to your candles. It has a strike-on-bottle flint, so it falls into our favoritecategory of home products — stylish and functional.

Single-serve silicone popcorn makers to elevate your movie nights. Simply pour some kernels in, flip over the top, put in the microwave, and voila! Now, if you reallywant to elevate your cinematic experience, may we suggest adding some M&Ms into the mix? You're welcome.

A flameless rechargeable lighter so you don't have to turn your candle upside down to light it, singeing your nails in the process.

A glass saucepan because we're starving and want to actually see the food cook. We know, a watched pot never boils, but how cool is this?

Cleaning gel to get all the dust from the hard-to-reach places in your car and allthe crumbs lodged in between the keys on your keyboard. Go on, enjoy your lunch rightat your desk — you no longer have to pay the ultimate price.

A floating lamp so you can embrace both modernity and tradition. It has an industrial look to it, with its Edison-inspired lightbulb, but doubles as a wireless phone charger. (Edison could never.)

A steering wheel tray for all of the people (raises hand) who prefer to eat lunch in their car. Fast food just tastes better in the driver's seat, okay?

A wireless projector that connects to your phone via Bluetooth and projects a workingkeyboard onto any surface so you can type notes and texts with ease. If this thing doesn't wowyou, we're not sure what will.

A clip-on disposable mask dispenser for your car, because we're pretty sure using a mask you found on the floor under your driver's seat defeatsthe purpose. Don't lie, we've allbeen doing it.