A soft microfiber wrap that’ll speed up the drying process for your hair and fight off frizz so you can look more put together after a quick morning shower.
Amazon
Promising review: “I have wavy hair that needs product or it gets frizzy. When I took this off my head after my shower, my hair was ALMOST DRY and I had all these well-defined curls! I couldn’t believe it. And the large button and wide loop make it easy to put on, unlike the others with the small button and tight loop that were so frustrating — they went right into the donation pile. Don’t hesitate, this is worth the money!” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $20.99 (available in eight colors).
A pack of super effective earplugs so you can stop waking up to loud construction sounds at like 5:30 a.m. when you still had three more hours to sleep before your alarm goes off.
Promising review: “I purchased these earplugs because I suffer from something called annoying neighbors syndrome. I would liken the sounds coming from below and across from my apartment to that of an auto shop or a construction site, perhaps even an airplane hanger. It’s particularly horrendous in the evening. Therefore, I have resulted to earplugs to ensure I get a somewhat worthwhile night of sleep. The contour capabilities of these earplugs make them incredibly comfortable to wear. After inserting the earplugs and allowing them to adjust, silence befell my bedroom. I was able to sleep free from the obnoxious noises that surround my apartment. My only complaint is perhaps these earplugs work a little too well. I missed my alarm…by an hour and a half. The earplugs blocked every bit of noise. After the initial panic of being late for work wore off, I was slightly amused that my neighbors had to listen to my alarm while I, for once, slept through their douchebaggery. These will be the only earplugs I wear from now on.” —Emily Buss
Promising review: “I purchased these earplugs because I suffer from something called annoying neighbors syndrome. I would liken the sounds coming from below and across from my apartment to that of an auto shop or a construction site, perhaps even an airplane hanger. It’s particularly horrendous in the evening. Therefore, I have resulted to earplugs to ensure I get a somewhat worthwhile night of sleep. The contour capabilities of these earplugs make them incredibly comfortable to wear. After inserting the earplugs and allowing them to adjust, silence befell my bedroom. I was able to sleep free from the obnoxious noises that surround my apartment. My only complaint is perhaps these earplugs work a little too well. I missed my alarm…by an hour and a half. The earplugs blocked every bit of noise. After the initial panic of being late for work wore off, I was slightly amused that my neighbors had to listen to my alarm while I, for once, slept through their douchebaggery. These will be the only earplugs I wear from now on.” —Emily Buss
Some cleaning tablets that’ll clean your tumblers and travel mugs *all on their own* (no scrubbing required!) so your first sip of water in the morning doesn’t smell like last week’s coffee.
Promising review: “I wasn’t sure if this was a gimmick or not. Turns out it works really well. I have four metal thermos-like containers that are used to keep tea warm every day. Over time, the tea stained the insides and was very difficult to remove. I added one of these tablets to the container, filled it with hot water, and let it sit for a few hours. When I came back to rinse it out, I was literally amazed at how clean it was. I think it looked cleaner than when it was new. I called my wife over to show her, and she was equally impressed. Awesome product!” —Robert A Moreno II
Promising review: “I wasn’t sure if this was a gimmick or not. Turns out it works really well. I have four metal thermos-like containers that are used to keep tea warm every day. Over time, the tea stained the insides and was very difficult to remove. I added one of these tablets to the container, filled it with hot water, and let it sit for a few hours. When I came back to rinse it out, I was literally amazed at how clean it was. I think it looked cleaner than when it was new. I called my wife over to show her, and she was equally impressed. Awesome product!” —Robert A Moreno II
A towel with snappable buttons so you can get through your post-shower morning routine without having to worry about losing your cover while your hands are full.
Amazon
Promising review: “This towel wrap is, of course, intended for use by men, and I’m sure it works well for that purpose. However, I thought I’d leave a review for any other petite females who may be looking for something like this, as I was, and haven’t had much luck with the ones marketed for women. I was mainly looking for something that met two criteria: 1) didn’t have Velcro and 2) didn’t come down to my ankles. I’ve owned similar wraps in the past and was always aggravated by the way the elasticized part felt on my chest, mainly due to the Velcro. It also tends to get ruined when washed/dried, damages other items that are laundered with it, curls up, etc. I found a few wraps for women that had buttons or snaps like this one, but they were all way too long for me. I’m 5’1″ and about 110 lbs. This towel wrap was exactly what I was looking for — it hits me at mid-thigh level, is thick but not heavy (I didn’t want it to be see-through but didn’t want to sweat while trying to get ready), is absorbent but soft, and it fits snugly but isn’t too tight.” —ally9
Get it from Amazon for $17.95+ (available in 14 colors).
And find a hook-and-loop women’s version for $19.95+ (available in S–XL and in 12 colors).
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A comfy contour memory-foam pillow to help anyone getting tired of waking up with neck and shoulder pain. Side and back sleepers, I’m looking at you!
Amazon
Comes with a five-year warranty.
Promising review: “I love this pillow! I’m a very picky pillow person and my last contoured pillow was amazing for my neck and back. But when it started to need replacing, they were no longer being made. I hesitated to buy a pillow online but was desperate to get some proper neck support! This one is amazing. It’s longer than most and offers two different heights. I love it! It has reduced my neck and back pain significantly. I woke up the first morning with no pain. My biggest problem is fighting my kids and husband off of it!” —Bethumms
The welt surface can be used on heavy scuff marks and stains, nylon bristles for light scuffs, arched half circle for rounded corners, while the thin protruding brush is ideal for getting those hard-to-reach nooks and crannies.
Promising review: “I was really sad when I thought my bucks were at the end of their road, because I had always heard that suede couldn’t be cleaned. With this brush and a little elbow grease, my bucks are looking great again! I didn’t use any water or cleaner, I just kept wiping the brush off on my jeans to keep the brush clean, then hit the shoe again with a clean surface. It even brightened the leather up a bit.” —Roberto
The welt surface can be used on heavy scuff marks and stains, nylon bristles for light scuffs, arched half circle for rounded corners, while the thin protruding brush is ideal for getting those hard-to-reach nooks and crannies.
Promising review: “I was really sad when I thought my bucks were at the end of their road, because I had always heard that suede couldn’t be cleaned. With this brush and a little elbow grease, my bucks are looking great again! I didn’t use any water or cleaner, I just kept wiping the brush off on my jeans to keep the brush clean, then hit the shoe again with a clean surface. It even brightened the leather up a bit.” —Roberto
An interlocking drawer organizer so you don’t have to spend a chunk of your already limited morning time digging for nail clippers you know are in there…somewhere.
Promising review: “So I bought a lot of these!! They are awesome, they interlock and allow for different combination of sizes and layouts. My drawers are finally organized, my OCD mind is at ease, and I can sleep better knowing that my toothbrush is not touching the cotton swab dispenser. Seriously though, the sizes available in this package seem to fit most things, like a toothbrush, external hard drives, screws, and dog combs.” —Leo Light
Get a set of eight from Amazon for $10.50+ (available in two colors).
Promising review: “So I bought a lot of these!! They are awesome, they interlock and allow for different combination of sizes and layouts. My drawers are finally organized, my OCD mind is at ease, and I can sleep better knowing that my toothbrush is not touching the cotton swab dispenser. Seriously though, the sizes available in this package seem to fit most things, like a toothbrush, external hard drives, screws, and dog combs.” —Leo Light
Get a set of eight from Amazon for $10.50+ (available in two colors).
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A “wrinkle release” spray if taking the time to warm up an iron in the morning is simply impossible. It’s also great for those days when you don’t notice the wrinkles until the last minute.
Promising review: “This stuff is the bomb dot com. You just spray it on your clothes, smooth out the clothes with your hands quickly, wait a few minutes, and the clothes are wrinkle-free! I hate ironing, so this is magic. Obviously it won’t work on hard creases but wrinkles from the dryer, for example, it will get rid of.” —J. Larsen
Promising review: “This stuff is the bomb dot com. You just spray it on your clothes, smooth out the clothes with your hands quickly, wait a few minutes, and the clothes are wrinkle-free! I hate ironing, so this is magic. Obviously it won’t work on hard creases but wrinkles from the dryer, for example, it will get rid of.” —J. Larsen
A cold-brew coffee maker so you can stop spending so much $$$ on Starbucks every morning.
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Promising review: “I was spending so much money at Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks, waiting in lines, being late for work, for burnt or watery coffee. I don’t remember how I came across cold brew because I’d never heard of anything but iced coffee at that point…which I assumed was the same. Nope! It’s not. As soon as I started using Seattle’s Best Coffee signature blend number 5, everyone at my office started texting me at all hours of the night to bring them in some coffee! All in all I love this thing and its so easy to use. I have just bought two of the largest ones for the office!!” —pedikeens
Get it from Amazon for $16.95+ (available in three colors and two sizes).
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A pack of bedsheet suspenders that’ll help keep your linens in place so you can wake up to a neat bed instead of utter chaos.
Amazon
Promising review: “Amazing product. I am an architect. I hate a messed-up bed. I couldn’t find thinner fitted sheets. I bought these clips. Did I say amazing? I often have shown my own home to potential clients in order to show them some of my work. The beds had to be neat when I did. I bought these clips with a lot of doubts. I CAN’T SAY HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO READ THE REVIEW FROM THE PERSON WHO DESCRIBES THE BEST WAY TO PUT ON THE CLIPS. (By flipping the fitted corners of the sheet up onto the top of the bed surface, applying the clips there, and THEN pulling everything back under the mattress. As opposed to all of the other reviewers who complain about how difficult it is to fasten the clips on while lifting up the corner of the mattress!) Once the clips are on, flip the fitted corner back down over the mattress and look at the great result. All of the excess fabric vanishes completely. I was expecting some kind of big pucker even while the sheets stayed in place, but there was nothing but tight, smooth fabric.” —Steven P. Gray
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in three sizes).
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A commuter mug that *actually* keeps your beverage hot or cold all day so you can stop feeling pressure to chug it all first thing when it’s still the perfect temp. Now you can let it sit without it winding up tasting kinda ~meh~ at room temperature.
Promising review: “The most important thing for me in a mug like this is that it keeps the coffee hot. I work in a role where I could be called away on a moment’s notice and have to leave my coffee behind for a couple of hours. In an ordinary mug, this means I’ll come back to find it room temperature. The Zojirushi will keep it hot for hours on end. I’ve filled it at 7 a.m. and had it still comfortably warm at 1 p.m. the same day.” —M. Salsbury
Promising review: “The most important thing for me in a mug like this is that it keeps the coffee hot. I work in a role where I could be called away on a moment’s notice and have to leave my coffee behind for a couple of hours. In an ordinary mug, this means I’ll come back to find it room temperature. The Zojirushi will keep it hot for hours on end. I’ve filled it at 7 a.m. and had it still comfortably warm at 1 p.m. the same day.” —M. Salsbury
A pair of cozy lumberjack socks so the first thing your feet feel in the morning isn’t the cold, unforgiving floor.
Amazon
Promising review: “My wife’s feet are always cold. She has worn alpaca slippers to bed for years. Then I saw these Pudus and decided to try them. They are superior to anything we’ve ever found. They are snug and the warmest socks/slippers ever. The rubbery stuff on the bottom serves as a nonslip surface without being solid like a shoe sole. They are simply perfect for lounging and sleeping.” —Richard Mann
Get them from Amazon for $25 (available in 30 colors).
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A to-do list planner notepad for anyone who wakes up with a full to-do list but no idea where to start. This planner is designed to motivate you while helping you prioritize so you can get through the day’s tasks without feeling overwhelmed.
Effie’s Paper / Etsy
Effie’s Paper is a Black woman-owned small business based in Brooklyn, New York, whose goal is to create an on-trend, curated selection of stylish desk, stationery, travel, and gift accessories that can co-exist with today’s technology.
A fog-resistant mirror so you can save time by shaving and grooming in the shower.
Amazon
Promising review: “Can’t believe I am writing a review for a rubber bathroom thing. But this product is great. I’ve been trying to find something for a long time to fit in my tiny shower. Metal rusts. Plastic falls and breaks. This thing is rubbery and flexible. Hangs easily from shower nozzle and has small suction cups which help stabilize. Works perfectly.” —Curious Skeptic
A super cool floating bedside table so you can keep morning essentials like a glass of water, tissues, a charging phone, and more within reach if you simply don’t have the floor space for a nightstand.
BedShelfie / Etsy
BedShelfie is a POC-owned small business that focuses on space-saving minimalist nightstands.
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in four sizes) or from BedShelfie on Etsy for $35.99 (more sizes and colors available here).
BedShelfie / Etsy
BedShelfie is a POC-owned small business that focuses on space-saving minimalist nightstands.
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in four sizes) or from BedShelfie on Etsy for $35.99 (more sizes and colors available here).
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A humidifier to help you stop waking up with a mouth like the desert and hands like sandpaper.
Amazon
Promising review: “I have been using this humidifier in my bedroom for just about three months now, and I have nothing but positive feedback. I sleep and breathe easier at night, and I never wake up with a stuffy nose… unless I forget to turn it on overnight!” —Alvin
A tiny, but powerful space heater that’ll make getting out from under the covers less of a painful experience, especially if it’s always freeeeezing in your apartment.
Amazon
Promising review: “Great minimalist design and simple, easy-to-use features. I use this small and compact heater in a 300-square-foot bedroom and it quickly and easily heats up the room. I have no doubt that it would be able to at least be used for a room double the size.” —Your Public Name
An affirmation calendar to give you a friendly reminder that YOU’RE INCREDIBLE on those mornings when you’re feeling anything but.
Aya Paper Co.
Aya Paper Co. is a Black woman-owned small business based in New York that specializes in environmentally friendly paper products made with 100% recycled material, with sourcing information available on each product page.
Get it from Aya Paper Co. for $10 (Shop Pay and PayPal available).
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An Atlas Coffee Club subscription to bring coffee from around the globe straight to your doorstep so you can skip the morning coffee run you didn’t reeeeeally have time for anyway.
Choose between a half bag of coffee (about 15 cups), a single bag of coffee (about 30 cups), or a double bag of coffee (about 60 cups) for every two weeks or every four weeks. Choose from a light to medium roast (fruit, berry, citrus, chocolate), medium to dark roast (chocolate, bold, rich, full-body), or all roast types, and either in whole-bean or ground form. You’ll also receive flavor notes, a postcard, and brewing tips!
Some convenient Command hooks perfect for storing your masks or other items you might need to grab first thing in the morning. They’re strong enough to hold a wide variety of items and require *no tools* to install. Plus, you can move or remove them whenever you want without leaving behind any damage or annoying sticky residue. Need ’em right by the door? Easy peasy! Rather move ’em closer to the kitchen? No prob at all!
Promising review: “I recently set up a little Command hook mask corner by my apartment door, and it has been SO HELPFUL — instead of rooting through my masks to find the one that matches best (I’m a vain critter at heart) I can see all the clean ones I have available right in front of me, and don’t forget to put it on when I’m in a rush. I also use it to hang my sports masks after I sanitize them and am waiting for them to dry! As for how the Command hooks work — these have an adhesive on the back for easy application to the wall, which you can pull down on once you’re ready to uninstall it without doing any damage to the wallpaper or paint.” —Emma Lord, BuzzFeed Staff
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three colors and various sizes).
Promising review: “I recently set up a little Command hook mask corner by my apartment door, and it has been SO HELPFUL — instead of rooting through my masks to find the one that matches best (I’m a vain critter at heart) I can see all the clean ones I have available right in front of me, and don’t forget to put it on when I’m in a rush. I also use it to hang my sports masks after I sanitize them and am waiting for them to dry! As for how the Command hooks work — these have an adhesive on the back for easy application to the wall, which you can pull down on once you’re ready to uninstall it without doing any damage to the wallpaper or paint.” —Emma Lord, BuzzFeed Staff
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three colors and various sizes).
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A menthol formula that can help relieve back pain if you tend to wake up with soreness that starts the day off on the wrong foot.
Promising review: “Biofreeze is a great product for aches and pains. My massage therapist recommended it years ago and I’ve been a dedicated customer ever since. Anytime I’m tense or have a knot in my neck or back I use it. It really helps to relax the area and allows me to work out the problem areas. My husband uses it for chronic back pain to cool the area and help him stretch out his back better.” —Sara F
An incredibly comfy ergonomic desk chair so you can stop feeling tempted to work from bed all morning.
Office Depot
Promising review: “I bought this chair for my office where I spend around six hours a day. With the three different adjustment leavers it was easy to set it for my needs. When we added a new staff member with back problems, I noticed he could not sit for more than 15 minutes without getting up and walking around. So I brought my chair to him and told him to adjust it to fit his needs. He sat for the next four hours without thinking about it and the next two days. When I asked him how he liked the chair he said, ‘it must be pretty good because I have not given any thought to how I felt after you brought it to me.’ So I gave him that chair and ordered me another one just like it.” —DVBCSandraD
A handmade, wall-mounted coat rack complete with nine hooks and a generous amount of shelf space to keep your household’s coats, keys, hats, and other objects all in one place so you aren’t searching high and low for your car keys… when you were supposed to be out the door 20 minutes ago. Plus, it’ll add some rustic charm to your home!
Distressed Me Not/Etsy
Distressed Me Not is a family-owned small business based in North Carolina that creates handmade rustic and beachy pieces that’ll make your home feel warm and toasty.
Promising review: “We live in the mountains and have lots of coats, scarves, and hats all over the place. This rack is twice as big as what we had before, with the added attraction of having a shelf on top. I went to a little antique shop and got a few things to put on top, and my husband and I really like the look! The shelf is well-made and of a quality that it is built to last.” —Bev Linder
Get it from Distressed Me Not on Etsy for $29+ (available in 10 sizes and with or without a top shelf).
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A sunrise simulating wake-up light so you can wake up gradually and calmly instead of being jolted into the day by a jarring phone alarm.
Amazon
Promising review: “I got this alarm clock because currently I’m sleeping in a basement room with no windows (I promise it’s not as depressing as it sounds) and was having a rough time waking up in the morning without the sun to give me an extra nudge toward consciousness. I was also dealing with some noisy upstairs neighbors and figured having a light-based alarm would allow me to sleep with earplugs and still get up on time, though I was nervous that I might not respond to the light. Turns out I’m super light-sensitive, and this works great as a wake-up device. Even my dog (who also shares my windowless basement room) has learned what the light means.” —Ladybug
An incredibly cozy faux fur blanket you’ll wanna keep within reach for those mornings when the temperature plummeted overnight and you’re suddenly freezing at 7 a.m. Now you can spend your precious last few hours in bed snoozin’ comfortably instead of shivering while tossing and turning.
Comma
Comma is a small business based in Oceanside, New York whose goal is to make your home feel like a peaceful sanctuary. In order to work toward their mission of spreading this feeling to all, Comma donates 10% of their sales to local organizations that help those dealing with homelessness.
Get it from Comma for $169+ (available in two sizes and two colors).
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A bottle of protein-packed, ready-to-drink Soylent that can hold you over on days when you ran out of time to make breakfast.
Promising review: “I am now drinking half a bottle of Soylent every morning for breakfast and the other half around 3 p.m., and it has completely changed my diet for the better. I am no longer starving throughout the day and bingeing on takeout when I finally get the chance to eat. I am losing weight, saving money, and finally getting back to my regular workouts. I wouldn’t drink it for every meal, but being able to satisfy my hunger throughout the day with Soylent, a nutrition bar, and fresh fruits and veggies allows me to take the time to cook a simple healthy meal for dinner when I get home, and gives me easy energy for a quick workout in the morning.” —ljg98
Get it from Amazon for $35.76+ (for a 12-pack; available in eight flavors).
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A bidet toilet attachment so you can save on toilet paper and feel sooooo much cleaner after doing your morning business. It’s very easy to install yourself, and after trying it, you’ll never want to go back to your pre-bidet life.
Promising review: “I was a little skeptical about transitioning to this type of bum cleaning, but now I don’t know what took me so long. It just wasn’t on my radar until COVID-19 and the toilet paper rush made me start wondering what I would do without TP. Now that TP is back on the shelves, I am staying with my TUSHY! It is a great product. Easy to install. Very cost effective. Regular water temp is not an issue at all. I was worried about cold water, but no problems. I used to be one of those people that thought this was just weird, but not anymore. Use the TUSHY then pat dry. Wash your pat cloths with the laundry.” —Charles
Get it from Tushy on Amazon for $79+ (available in five colors).
Promising review: “I was a little skeptical about transitioning to this type of bum cleaning, but now I don’t know what took me so long. It just wasn’t on my radar until COVID-19 and the toilet paper rush made me start wondering what I would do without TP. Now that TP is back on the shelves, I am staying with my TUSHY! It is a great product. Easy to install. Very cost effective. Regular water temp is not an issue at all. I was worried about cold water, but no problems. I used to be one of those people that thought this was just weird, but not anymore. Use the TUSHY then pat dry. Wash your pat cloths with the laundry.” —Charles
Get it from Tushy on Amazon for $79+ (available in five colors).
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A set of two hand-painted leather cord organizers so you can stop spending your entire morning commute trying to untangle your headphones or chargers.
R-KI-TEKT
R-KI-TEKT is Black woman-owned small business that provides quality, hand-crafted goods full of color, pattern, texture, and good vibes, inspired by elements of West Indian and African Diasporic culture.
Get a set of two from R-KI-TEKT for $25 (Shop Pay, Google Pay, and Paypal available).
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An organizing insert for your bag to help you keep your things tidy so you aren’t searching around for a missing item when you’re already running behind. Plus, it’s a breeze to remove the entire thing and put it into another bag so you can switch purses at the last minute without having to transfer all your belongings one by one!
Promising review: “The quality is amazing and it gives the bag a great shape. The compartments inside are quite roomy and it makes it very easy to find everything at a glance. I will definitely order the red and the brown for my other bags.” —Rania Eleish
Get it from Amazon for $15.88+ (available in 17 colors).
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And finally, a gorgeous wood and metal shoe rack customized to fit your entryway so you can say goodbye to tripping over a mountain of footwear just to get out the door in the morning.
Brandon Built/Etsy
Brandon Built is a small business based in Nebraska that creates custom industrial and rustic furniture that’ll add some charm to your home.
Promising review: “I love it! It’s well-made and was easy to put together. Plus, it cleaned up our shoe-laden mudroom and looks great!” —Joni Corn
Get it from Brandon Built on Etsy for $169+ (available in four sizes, three widths, and eight stains).
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