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Some products are genuinely life-changing. Most aren’t. This is where we sort through the noise and tell you which ones are actually worth buying — and which ones are TikTok-famous for no reason.
How do you choose what to recommend?
I only write up products I’d buy myself, gift to my mom, or recommend to my daughter. If it’s overhyped junk, I’ll tell you. If it’s quietly amazing, I’ll shout about it.
Do you make money from these recommendations?
Yes — most product links are affiliate links, meaning if you buy through them I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It’s how I keep this site running. That said, no brand has ever paid me to lie. Recommendations stay honest because that’s the whole point.
What’s the most “life-changing” product you’ve ever covered?
Honestly? The boring ones. The cleaning gadget nobody talks about. The kitchen tool that saved 20 minutes a day. The skincare bottle that didn’t break the bank. The flashy stuff is fun, but the boring stuff is what actually changes your life.

  • Dunkin’ Releases Their Own Makeup Collection Including Donut Sponges and Coffee Lip Scrubs

    Dunkin’ Releases Their Own Makeup Collection Including Donut Sponges and Coffee Lip Scrubs

    Dunkin’ has a reputation of waking us up in the morning and now, they’re taking over our beauty routine for those restless nights where we lose our beauty sleep!

    Courtesy of @alexpluscoffee

    Thanks to the coffee shop and with the help of e.l.f cosmetics, our coffee orders have been turned into makeup sponges, brushes, eye pallets, and more!

    Courtesy of @elfcosmetics

    Inspired by Dunkin’, the makeup collection includes everything you might find in a Dunkin’ coffee shop including sprinkled donuts, coffee cups, straws, and even a lip scrub that tastes exactly like your favorite coffee go to order.

    Shall I continue?

    Courtesy of @thatssotaupe

    Coffee enthusiasts and makeup connoisseurs can expect several new items in the entire collection including:

    • The Dunkin’ Dozen
    •  Donut Forget Putty Primer
    • Coffee Lip Scrub
    • Glazed for Days Lip Gloss Set
    • Strawberry Frosted with Sprinkles Face Sponge
    • The Classic Dunkin’ Stack Vault
    Courtesy of @elfcosmetics

    Not to mention, you can also snag the limited edition straw inspired brush set, plus a reusable cup including a $5 coupon that Dunkin’ will use to fill up your cup because while our makeup is on fleek, we still need our coffee come morning!

    Courtesy of @thatssotaupe

    In addition to the new makeup line, e.l.f. and Dunkin’ are opening their own donut themed, pop-up experience in the Big Apple coming to life on April 5!

    Courtesy of @elfcosmetics

    You can find the the pop-up in the West Village at 414 West 14th Street, open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET for a quick donut walkthrough!

    Courtesy of @elfcosmetics

    You can find Dunkin’s new makeup line here, on elfcosmetics.com, Ulta.com and stocked on store shelves at Ulta stores beginning April 3; however loyalty members of the e.l.f. program can get first dibs on the makeup collection starting today, March 31.

    Courtesy of @elfcosmetics
  • A Flamingo That Went Missing From A Zoo In 2005 Has Been Spotted In Texas!

    A Flamingo That Went Missing From A Zoo In 2005 Has Been Spotted In Texas!

    Well, this is an insanely cool and crazy story!

    Pink Floyd is a flamingo that went missing from a zoo in Kansas way back in 2005.

    That’s like 17 years on the run!

    Coastal Fisheries Division of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

    Well, after 17 years, Pink Floyd has been spotted chilling in Texas… I wonder if he assumed a new identity?

    Looks like Pink Floyd has returned from the ‘dark side of [the] moon’!

    the Coastal Fisheries Division of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
    Coastal Fisheries Division of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

    Pink Floyd was captured in a video taken by the Coastal Fisheries Division of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department where he was living his best life wading in the Cox Bay!

    Zoo inmate number 492, AKA Pink Floyd, took off from the Sedgewick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas by flight, and like many people… he hit the skies and headed to Texas!

    Coastal Fisheries Division of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

    Pink Floyd was already an adult when he arrived from Tanzania and they didn’t want to do a surgical procedure on him to prevent flight at that age.

    Instead, they used a clipping technique on his feathers that helps prevent flight, but the staff missed the signs that he needed his feathers clipped and he decided he was busting out along with another.

    Coastal Fisheries Division of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

    Apparently Pink Floyd has been seen here in Texas for a few years as well as in Arknsas, Lousiana, and Wisconsin… although I believe he loves Texas the best!

    You can watch the video that they posted on Facebook here.

  • Everything You Can Find on The Dunkin’ Spring Menu Including A New Cake Batter Latte

    Everything You Can Find on The Dunkin’ Spring Menu Including A New Cake Batter Latte

    Dunkin’ has recently made some serious changes to the beverage side of their menu and spoiler alert, they’ve changed the food section too!

    Have I said too much?

    Courtesy of @uahdining

    That’s right, the coffee joint is completely revamping their menu and we’re grateful for the new selection; thanks to @markie_devo, we now know what’s coming to menus.

    Courtesy of @markie_devo

    America runs on Dunkin’, which means it’s time for a new caffeinated beverage that gets us through the day during a 9-5 workday.

    Courtesy of @dunkin

    As you might already know, Dunkin has a handful of coffees that will give you the energy you need throughout the day, such as the Iced Signature Latte that’s made with a rich espresso, milk, including the classic whipped cream on top drizzled with caramel and other toppings too.

    Courtesy of @datsheabae

    Similar to its Iced Signature Latte cousin, Dunkin’ is adding a Cake Batter Iced Signature Latte!

    We’re assuming this new latte, tastes exactly like liking the spoon dipped into grandma’s cake batter before it hits the oven.

    Courtesy of @iloveyoualattee

    Next on the list of Dunkin’s latest creations is the Mango Pineapple Refresher which sounds like the perfect summer sip to enjoy on the beach, or to simply remind yourself that you don’t have to be on a tropical island to make it feel like vacation.

    Courtesy of @sanfoodiego

    The new Tomato Pesto Grilled Cheese is something worth sinking your teeth into including the new cornbread munchkins and donut holes to satisfy any sweet tooth.

    Courtesy of @dunkin

    Returning to menus is the Sunrise Batch coffee, Lemonade and Dunkin’ Lemonade Refreshers, the Butter Pecan Swirl, and of course National Day Donut starting Friday, June 3!

    Courtesy of @maggiepluscoffee

    Every Friday come summer, enjoy a free donut on Dunkin with the purchase of something to drink to wash the sweet treat down!

    Courtesy of @roxyprima

    Coffee drinkers can enjoy the new caffeine and good eats beginning April 27 until August 16!

    Courtesy of @dunkin’
  • Target Is Selling An 8-Foot Giant Inflatable Shark Sprinkler and Your Kids Need It

    Target Is Selling An 8-Foot Giant Inflatable Shark Sprinkler and Your Kids Need It

    It’s beginning to look a lot like summer…

    And I want all of the fun things to keep us cool, we don’t have the space for a big pool right now, so sprinklers and wading pools are about as much as we can do.

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    Since I now have a cute little boy spending time at my house, this Giant Inflatable Mister Shark Sprinkler would be so much fun for him.

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    He’s quite large measuring in at 8 feet long by 4 1/2 feet wide and 3 1/2 feet high, quite a catch right?

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    He’s friendly-looking enough though and I don’t foresee any shark bites from this guy.

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    This giant shark can shoot water up to 10 feet from his mouth to help you and the kids cool down this summer.

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    Setting him up is super easy, just inflate with the 2-stage valve, secure him to the ground with the 3 ground stakes that are including so he doesn’t take off in the wind as part of a sharknado, and then connect the garden hose.

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    This sprinkler also comes with a vinyl repair kit in case there are any pokey mishaps.

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    You will have to get your own pump, but those are so affordable and useful to have around anyhow.

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    The kids will be entertained all day with this guy, he’s perfect for parties and barbecues too!

    You can pick up your own Giant Inflatable Mister Shark Sprinkler from Target.

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  • Target Is Selling A $10 Tie-Dye Pool Float That Is The Perfect Pool Accessory For Summer

    Target Is Selling A $10 Tie-Dye Pool Float That Is The Perfect Pool Accessory For Summer

    It is that time of the year when we start looking for the pool floats we are going to use in the pool this summer — and let me tell you, we’ve found some good ones.

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    One of my FAVORITES is this groovy Tie-Dye Pool Ring that is the most gorgeous shades of purple and blue.

    I’m a hippie at heart, y’all. I should have been born in the 1960s — the era of Tie-Dye, AMIRITE?!?

    I can’t help but LOVE everything about this pool float! Isn’t it just great?

    Keep your kiddos ready for watery adventures with this Tie Dye Ring Pool Tube from Sun Squad™. Featuring a tie-dye pattern in blue hues, this ring pool tube makes a cool addition to your beach accessories

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    This float is plenty big enough for ONE person. It’s recommended for ages 6 and up, but many are saying that the inside hole is HUGE.

    Gah! I can just imagine floating in this big ol’ pool ring this summer, with a book in one hand, and an adult beverage in the other.

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    This Tie-Dye Pool Float Is Perfect For The Summer

    This float is way bigger than expected. I pulled it out of the box and was shocked at the size. I love the colors and can’t wait to use it! I wouldn’t recommend using it for small children because of the size, but will be great for any adult looking to float around the pool or beach.

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    Target Reviews

    Made of sturdy PVC, this Tie-Dye Pool Ring will be the perfect accessory for your pool this summer.

    You can totally blow this up with your own hot air. BUT, if you have an air pump, it will make the job easier.

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    My son loves this float. It is the perfect size and the color is great. He loves using this in the indoor pool near our home. He is also very excited to use it this summer at the outdoor pool and probably in Florida.

    Target Reviews
    Target Reviews

    Wait until you hear the price of this Pool Ring. You are gonna freak.

    It’s only — wait for it — TEN BUCKS!!! There is no way that you can pass this deal up.

    You can get your own Tie-Dye Pool Ring from the Target website.

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    Dude — if you love Tie-Dye, you totally have to check out THIS huge Tie-Dye pool float. I absolutely love it!!

    Amazon

  • Little Debbie Has Turned Their Fan Favorite Zebra Cakes Into Stripped Mini Donuts

    Little Debbie Has Turned Their Fan Favorite Zebra Cakes Into Stripped Mini Donuts

    Little Debbie’s latest creation comes with a side of nostalgia and a little creativity!

    Courtesy of @lisa_crabtree1969

    Turning one of their iconic snacks into another sweet treat we can devour by the handful, Little Debbie’s zebra cakes have shape-shifted into mini-sized donuts!

    Courtesy of Little Debbie

    But don’t let the size fool you, these new donuts taste exactly like the zebra themed cakes we all know and love.

    Courtesy of @kdsnackfinds

    So, ladies and gentlemen, let us introduce you to the new Zebra cake inspired mini donuts!

    Made with yellow cake inside, smothered in vanilla frosting, and covered in fudge stripes to resemble the fan favorite Zebra Cakes.

    Courtesy of @junkfoodmom

    The only thing missing is the fluffy white creme, but we have a feeling you won’t be missing the creme as much as you think after a bite or two into these nostalgic-like donuts.

    Courtesy of @tmc_reviews

    “When you go into a donut shop in your neighborhood, you expect to see a wide variety of choices,” Hannah Stoker, the McKee food scientist responsible for the new treat, stated in a press release. “Some of the ones that always stand out are the doughnuts with stripes. The Little Debbie brand knows a thing or two about stripes, so it only made sense to develop Zebra Mini Donuts.”

    Hannah Stoker

    Courtesy of @dapper_dad_eats

    To snag a pack, you can find Little Debbie’s mini Zebra Donuts stocked on grocery stores shelves nationwide!

    Courtesy of @d2_logistics

    Packaged in a resealable bag to save for later, you can find the sweet treat for less than five bucks to share, or not to share, we don’t judge.

    Courtesy of @matty_whoo
  • Home Depot’s Halloween 2022 Collection Leaks Ahead of The Holiday Season

    Home Depot’s Halloween 2022 Collection Leaks Ahead of The Holiday Season

    For many, Home Depot is a go-to destination each year for Halloween decor and this year is no different.

    While it’s true that most are aware that Home Depot’s Halloween Collection goes live every year in July, this year, you can start planning your Halloween budget way sooner.

    There was a recent leak for the Home Depot 2022 Halloween Collection and you are going to want to get your hands on it all!

    Halloween Forum

    Home Depot Halloween 2022 Collection

    The Home Depot Halloween 2022 Leak features several new items including another 12-foot friend.

    This time, it’s a 12 Foot Werewolf that is said to make noises and has light-up eyes.

    I think one of the items I am most excited about is… A life size Oogie Boogie! 

    Price: $229.99

    If you happen to have the Jack and Sally animatronics (like I do), this will go perfectly with it!

    Another new 12-foot friend this year is the Witch with animated prop. The price of this one is unknown.

    This 5.5 foot Witch with Cauldrons Prop is also new this year and will set you back $199.99.

    One of the more cooler items is this 15-foot Graveyard Phantom that glows.

    Price: $399.99

    Similar to last year, reaper, they are releasing a new one. It looks just like the one from last year except this year’s has a red cloak instead of black.

    Price: $249.99

    New this year is a 4-foot animated goblin thief. Personally, I think it looks cheap but to each their own.

    Price: $149.99

    New this year is a 6-foot lurching witch with glowing eyes.

    Price: $99.99

    Also new this year is this 6-Foot Undead Bartender.

    Price: $149.99

    This 6-foot Faceless Grabbing Scarecrow is new this year as well. Would be perfect with some hay bales or tall grass around it.

    Price: $99.99

    This 8-foot Jack-‘O-Lantern Stack and Patch is super cool. It lights up and 2 of these would look awesome in an entry way.

    Price: $199.99

    I am loving this LED Coffin. It would be perfect with some posable skeletons!

    Price: unknown

    I am not really sure this is Halloween-y but it’s a 6-foot animated Malevolant Wizard.

    Price: $199.99

    This 6-Foot Fearcus The Clown animated prop is new this year as well.

    Price: $199.99

    This creepy 5-foot skeleton creeper will go well with all your other skeletons.

    Price: $79.99

    This Pumpkin looks pretty similar to the one from last year.

    Price: unknown

    This giant cobra snake is rumored to be back (it looks like it’s silver this time around)

    Rumors also have it, the 12-Foot Inferno Pumpkin guy is back this year along with Jack and Sally animatronics.

    Sadly, there is no rumor on whether the 12-Foot Skeleton or Giant Spider will be back this year or not.

    Now, please keep in mind that all of these items are part of a leak meaning they could change including the way they look, what items are released and pricing.

    However, hopefully this leak will give you a chance to start saving and pre-planning what you want to grab this July when they are supposed to be released from Home Depot.

  • The Trailer For ‘Ozark’ Season 4 Part 2 Is Here

    The Trailer For ‘Ozark’ Season 4 Part 2 Is Here

    ‘Ozark’ is one of the BEST shows on Netflix and I am so sad it has to end, but all good things do right?

    Netflix

    Today Netflix released the trailer for part 2 of season 4 of ‘Ozark’.

    Part 1 of season 4 of ‘Ozark’ ended in a way I did not expect, if you haven’t watched it yet… why??

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    This is 2nd part of season 4 will be the final for one of the best series ever made in my opinion and I’m a bit sad.

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    The first half of season 4 of ‘Ozark’ had seven episodes that were released on January 21st and I need closure!

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    Netflix has seven more exciting episodes for us in part 2 of season 4.

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    Of course, Jason Bateman, Lauran Linney, and Julia Garner are all back and I’m truly excited to see what Ruth has in store for us.

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    I mean, we KNOW she wants revenge and I don’t blame her!

    Will anyone else die?

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    Are Marty, Wendy, and Ruth going to survive the ending?

    I have no idea what is going to happen, but it better not end in a disappointing way like the original ‘Dexter’ series because I may just lose my mind!

    Netflix

    You can watch the new trailer below and the series will return to Netflix on April 29th, 2022.

  • Frosted Flakes Is Releasing 3 New Flavors And I Call Dibs On The Chocolate!

    Frosted Flakes Is Releasing 3 New Flavors And I Call Dibs On The Chocolate!

    Frosted Flakes is such an old-school cereal and I’ll happily eat it and reminisce back to being a kid again.

    I never even thought about other flavor options for Frosted Flakes, but now that I hear about these new flavors they sound amazing!

    They didn’t just release one new flavor, they launched 3 brand new flavors and they all sound delicious!

    Cereal is often my sweet snack choice and these new flavors just scream dessert!

    The new flavors also change the color and flavor of your milk and what kid (and some adults as well) doesn’t love colored flavored milk in the cereal bowl?

    • Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes® Strawberry Milkshake gives a ripe and juicy strawberry flavor coupled with rich, creamy notes.
    • Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes® Cinnamon French Toast is the perfect combination of caramelized brown sugar and maple syrup flavor with warm cinnamon spice on golden toasted corn flakes.
    • Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes® Chocolate is better than ever with traditional corn flakes, sweet cocoa and vanilla flavor.

    You’ll be able to purchase the new flavors in 13.5-ounce boxes for about $4.49, as well as 24-ounce for about $6.29.

    The three new flavors of Frosted Flakes will be available in your local stores starting on May 22nd, 2022.

  • You Can Now Get Bite-Sized Twizzlers Stuffed With Orange Cream Filling

    You Can Now Get Bite-Sized Twizzlers Stuffed With Orange Cream Filling

    Twizzlers notes that it’s red colored licorice needs a makeover considering their newest creation changes everything about the original twisted candy pieces we know and well, eat by the dozen!

    Courtesy of @vapeplugpreston

    Rather orange than red, Twizzlers welcomes a newly packaged sweet treat that looks and tastes exactly like an orange creamsicle enjoyed on a hot summer’s day.

    Introducing, Twizzlers Minis Orange Cream Pop filled licorice!

    Courtesy of @candyhunting

    Colored neon orange and stuffed with a white cream that tastes like an orange cream pop, these bite-sized candies will let you eat the bag as you should, and that’s by the handful.

    Courtesy of @twizzlers

    Similar to the size of the new Twizzler pieces, each fun-sized bag is a smaller version of the original pack you might find in the candy aisle, which means it might be in your benefit to stock up on a few bags, rather than just one.

    Courtesy of @foodiewiththebeasts

    Decorated with oranges, red, and blue colors, look for the orange popsicle on the left corner of the bag, and you’ll know you found the one.

    Courtesy of @twizzlers

    Currently stocked at Walmart, you can find the new bite-sized, orange cream filled Twizzlers stocked near the registers thanks to @foodiewiththebeasts, for the specific details on where to find the new candy.

    Courtesy of @randalls.k

    And if you find yourself wanting more than just the mini sized Twizzlers, the candy company also has the Orange Cream Pop stuffed licorice at Walmart for less than five bucks a pack!

    Courtesy of @foodiewiththebeasts