Since we will all agree that this January has been the longest month within the historical past of all months, we’re going to take our little wins wherever we will get them. And generally, finding a product you really, really love undoubtedly seems like a win. We editors right here at Scary Mommy would be the first to confess we’ve been utilizing retail therapy to make it by the month. Thankfully, we’ve obtained so much to indicate for it — we’ve uncovered some stellar finds.
From garments to house decor, books to bandages, our Amazon purchases in January have admittedly been in all places. However our financial institution accounts’ loss is your achieve as a result of we’re sharing our completely favourite finds (throughout many classes) with you.
1. Ornamental Glass Jars
My oldest child is 13, which means we’re at that age the place they’ve outgrown the fashion of quite a lot of the stuff they cherished as a tween. So, we determined to offer their lavatory a decor replace! Since their favourite colour is lavender, I ordered these tremendous cute glass jars to carry Q-tips, cotton balls, cotton pads, and flossers. They’re SO fairly, they usually really feel actually top quality for being so reasonably priced. — Julie Sprankles, Deputy Editor, Way of life & Leisure
2. Hillfair Cotton Turkish Seashore Towels
We wanted some new towels to go together with the lavatory refresh, and I choose Turkish towels. These are sufficiently big to double as seashore blankets in the summertime, they arrive with a cute carrying bag, they usually’re a fantastic worth for a set of 4. They aren’t as tender as pricier Turkish towels we’ve had prior to now, however I think they’ll get softer the extra they get washed. — Julie Sprankles
3. Cumbor Child Gate for Stairs
We’ve got an enormous previous white German shepherd who has reached his senior years and suffers from hip dysplasia, but he insists on making an attempt to hobble up and down the steps. So, we determined a child gate was the way in which to go. This one is well-crafted, sturdy, and tremendous simple to place collectively — I did it on my own with zero points. — Julie Sprankles
4. The King Arthur Baking Firm Massive Guide Of Bread
As a millennial girl struggling by the chilly winter months, I feel it goes with out saying that I’m deep into my bread period. Whereas my tried-and-true recipe is memorized by coronary heart, there are such a lot of sorts of loaves I wish to strive. This e book offers detailed, easy-to-follow directions and comprises QR codes all through that hyperlink to movies demonstrating trickier strategies. — Jamie Kenney, Senior Employees Author
5. Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil
My colleague turned me on to this face oil, and it is turn into vital in my skincare routine. In actual fact, after working out of it final time round, I attempted to exchange it with one thing cheaper, and it simply did not hit the identical. This smells nice, provides a wholesome glow to my pores and skin, and locks in moisture. — Jamie Kenney
6. Tofuture Tofu Press
I feel the explanation folks consider they do not like tofu is as a result of lots of people do not know the right way to press the moisture out of it. Now, you are able to do this by putting a weighted plate on it, however that does not work nice and is awkward. So, for those who cook dinner it with any regularity, you really want a devoted tofu press. This one is incredible. In actual fact, I solely needed to exchange my previous one as a result of one in all my youngsters took off one of many pressure bands and misplaced it (I want I may clarify why to you, however they could not clarify why to me). — Jamie Kenney
7. Gayhay Fleece Lined Sweatpants
I dwell within the frozen tundra of New York, and I swear my legs don’t get chilly even whereas strolling the canine for an prolonged time frame after I’m carrying these pants. They’re as cozy as may be (however not too scorching), match true-to-size, AND have pockets. I am formally obsessed. — Kate Auletta, Editor in Chief
8. Dr. Frederick’s Unique Higher Blister Bandages
For causes I am unable to clarify, I have been getting blisters in my boots currently. I hate being uncomfortable after I stroll, so these are a godsend. They’re like little miracle makers. One factor to notice: Not like common Band-Aids, these don’t stay put within the bathe. However they’re pleasant in any other case. — Kate Auletta
9. Lumineux Enamel Whitening Strips
I’ve delicate enamel and the Crest White Strips give me the enamel zings, so after I obtained my braces off, I opted to strive these whitening strips for delicate enamel. They work SO nicely, and my enamel did not really feel bizarre in any respect throughout or after the therapy. I simply popped them on, took a pleasant every little thing bathe, obtained out, and disregarded the remaining goo. My enamel regarded visibly whiter. — Katie McPherson, Affiliate Editor, Way of life & Leisure
10. Bento Lunch Field
My toddler takes bento-style lunchboxes to high school so he can open them by himself and never look forward to assist to tear into wrappers or baggies, however the model I began with saved molding across the seals if I did not bear in mind to clean them the identical day. This one from Amazon can go into the dishwasher, in contrast to the earlier form we purchased, and got here with little silicone cups and animal picks to make his lunches additional cute and tempting. It even included silverware, which inserts properly in somewhat compartment on the lid. — Katie McPherson
11. Moveable Heating Pad for Interval Cramps
My husband and I had some FSA cash that wasn’t going to roll over into 2025, so he nabbed this wearable heating pad for me for crampy days. I want it was somewhat greater, however man, this factor will get scorching. It actually does assist, and it is so good to have the ability to stroll round, lay on my aspect, and sit at my desk whereas nonetheless getting heating pad reduction. It has therapeutic massage modes, too. — Katie McPherson
12. WHOOP 4.0
Once more, we had FSA cash to burn, and I used to be lately recognized with some persistent circumstances I am studying to handle. So, the WHOOP appeared like an effective way to get extra perception into how my physique is doing on the every day, and to trace my new well being habits and see how they have an effect on change over time. As somebody who used to despise the concept of a gizmo watching my each heartbeat, on this new part of my well being journey, it has been such a useful instrument (particularly with watching my coronary heart charge throughout exercises). — Katie McPherson
13. TomTiger 7/8 Excessive-Waisted Exercise Leggings
I’ve been carrying the bike shorts from this model for years they usually’re the perfect, so I made a decision to strive a pair of their leggings — and, yep, they’re my new favorites. Activewear may be so expensive, however for those who’re in search of tender, squat-proof leggings, these are nice. They haven’t any crotch seam (bless). And, they make your butt look good with out that silly butt-crack-ruching manufacturers insist on these days that is presupposed to separate your cheeks however appears to be like silly for those who put on underwear, thereby stopping the ruche from doing a deep dive. I really like the colours they arrive in, and the pink is so, so good. — Katie McPherson
14. Nina Designs Ginkgo Leaf Earrings
It is laborious to seek out dangly earrings which are each easy and small, and this firm has a bunch of cute ones. I additionally actually love their studs. They’re high-quality with out being too spendy, too. — Sarah Aswell, Deputy Editor, Information & Social
15. Foria On a regular basis Physique Wash
I really like this physique wash for delicate pores and skin that is additionally particularly made for girls. It smells good, lathers up very well, and leaves my pores and skin feeling actually tender and clear. — Sarah Aswell
16. Woodenhouse Picket Utensil Set
I’ve realized that picket cooking utensils are superior! These are made from teak wooden, which is so sturdy and sturdy, does not include any microplastics or PFAs, and simply feels higher on our cookware. — Katie Garrity, Senior Editor, Information & Social
17. Proof In a single day Excessive Rise Transient Interval Underwear
Man, I do not learn about you, however one of many methods perimenopause is hitting me is through quick and heavy durations. I wanted a pair of interval underwear that might get me by my heaviest night time with out leakage, and these are them. They’re somewhat an excessive amount of to put on throughout the day, however I reserve them for that first heavy night time they usually’ve by no means failed me. — Sarah Aswell
18. Nomatic Outset Pants
My accomplice has a lot hassle discovering pants that test the entire wanted packing containers. I purchased these for him for an enormous journey we had developing, they usually aren’t simply nice for journey; they’re nice for on a regular basis put on. They appear good sufficient to put on to work or out to dinner, however the materials is nice for extra lively issues — we even took them for a reasonably critical hike. — Sarah Aswell
19. TBH Face Wipes
My teen loves these light face wipes by TBH. It is a model made particularly for teenagers, and she will carry them actually simply in her backpack. It is also dye-free, paraben-free, cruelty-free, and all of that great things. — Sarah Aswell
20. Ban.do Strawberry Mug
The mug I maintain my pens in on my desk shattered into 1,000,000 items, so I went to Amazon in search of a substitute. I cherished this cute little novelty mug, full with ladybug. — Sarah Aswell
21. Reoria Ladies’s Turtle Neck Lengthy Sleeve Bodysuit
That is my favourite bodysuit to put on with a cute cardigan and even by itself with a pair of wide-leg denims. It is slimming, cozy, and is available in a bunch of various colours. — Katie Garrity
22. Fairy Door Diaries: Eliza and the Flower Fairies
That is the primary chapter e book that I’ve learn with my 5-year-old, and she or he completely loves it. It is a fantastic starter e book to transition into longer chapter books as a result of the chapters are brief, and there are nonetheless tons of cute illustrations. The story can also be colourful and interesting for youths. I want extra installments! — Katie Garrity
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