My Favorite 2023 Amazon Finds- so far!
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As much as I hate to admit it, Amazon really does have some of the best products, or at least the most extensive collection of products. Here are the things I bought so far in 2023 (as of April).
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I used to be a hard-core proponent of Popsockets, like these.
A few years ago my Popsocket fell off and I needed to find a new one. I ran across these phone loops and figured I would give them a try. I love it! And the best part is, I can lay my phone flat, which is great for using a phone stand (I have this one and I love it). I recently got a new phone, so I needed to get a new case and new phone loop. My old case was gross and old, but the phone loop held up for over 3 years.
Portable door security
I got these two items to make myself feel better both at home and when traveling.
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Both are great ways to lock a door from the inside. You can feel safer at a hotel, AirB&B, or even at home.
Calm strips
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I stick these everywhere for when I need a tactile moment. I am a notorious nail-biter/picker, so anything that can keep my fingers occupied is a great thing.
Embroidery Floss
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I bought this embroidery floss on a whim to protect my earbuds. I sometimes fall asleep listening to my phone so I end up destroying the headphones, sometimes just after a few months. I did the method that, if you were a Girl Scout, you will be familiar with: Click here to read exactly how to make the bracelet version.
Micron pens
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I used these pens in college for my design and drawing classes. I felt the itch after seeing a TikTok (surprise surprise) to start again. I traced dry beans to create the overall shape, and then just randomly started tracing and coloring in shapes from there.
Lead Swab
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I saw a TikTok about old plates having lead in them. Most of my plates are a set from my Grandma from the 1970s, so I ran over to Amazon to get these lead-testing strips. Good news, my plates are lead-free.
Of course, these are not fool-proof, FYI.
Measuring Cups
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I bought these to scoop my dog’s food actually. I only needed one of them obviously so I just use the other ones for cooking for myself. The color is fun (I got teal) and they seem to be good quality so far (much better than the ones I have been toting around since college!)
Cake Stand
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I bought this cake stand for my partner’s birthday so we could make a cake. It is surprisingly sturdy and of good quality (and it spins!)
Yeti Mic
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An ergonomic mouse to reduce hand and wrist pain. It took some time to get used to, but eventually I grew to love it and I have much less hand pain.
So, there you have it. The weirdest, most random things I bought on Amazon since the beginning of the year. Let me know in the comments below your great Amazon finds.
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