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Our Favorite Finds

​Stuff We Actually Use
(And Can't stop talking about!)

All the life-changing, chaos-reducing, "why didn’t I buy this sooner?" products we rave about on How to Be a Grownup

P.S.: Zero sponsorships—just our unfiltered opinions.

Cut Through the Noise

Tired of fake reviews and decision paralysis? So were we. This is our shortlist of MVP products that survived:

  • The Great Laundry Meltdown of ‘22

  • 3 a.m. "Why won’t this [expletive] lid close?!" moments

  • A Trans-Atlantic makeup explosion

Why Trust Us?

  • Picky (if it’s here, we’ve stress-tested it)

  • Biased (only toward stuff that actually works)

  • Independent (no brand deals = no BS)

Browse By Category

  • Cleaning Hacks (That don’t require a PhD in chemistry)

  • Organization (For people who lose their keys daily)

  • Travel (Because CK loves a good travel gadget)

  • Beauty (Mom-approved "5-minute face" tricks)

  • Fashion (including sunglasses that survive playground duty)

Click any product to see why we’re obsessed—and to treat your future self.

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must read

Roots In Ink - Ariella's Debut Novel!

"When a mysterious illness strips Liam of his humanity and threatens his life, Emma connects it to events penned in Sara’s diaries. Emma must decide if embracing her heritage and using magic to save Liam is worth risking her freedom and her life."

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travel

Caitlin's Product Dispensers

"I love these! 4 Products fit in 1 bottle!" —CK

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beauty

Caitlin's Cuticle Oil

Easy to use and works well, this is the cuticle oil I keep all over the house!

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cleaning

Wine Away

Gets wine stains out! A lifesaver when we were in Napa!

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beauty

b.tan Self Tanner Kit

CK's favorite self-tanner because of its purple base (no orange skin!) and good smell.

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travel

Caitlin's Clear Makeup Bag

What Jenny described as "Caitlin's Caboodle" and Caitlin described as her "pharmacy," this clear makeup bag is amazing n your carry on.

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travel

Caitlin's Pill Organizers

These are the pill organizers that Jenny has to have!

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beauty

Avene Thermal Spring Water (spray mist)

CK's FAVE skin find! Spray a little or (or a lot) on your face to wake it up in the morning, cool off after a workout, or just feel refreshed. "It feels amazing, omg." - CK

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travel

Airplane Pockets

Covers up the tray table and gives you more storage on the flight. My must-have item for air travel.

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fashion

Faux Cashmere Wrap

Jenny had this wrap on their trip to Napa and CK immediately demanded that she give her the link! Hers is brown, CK's is gray.

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fashion

SOJOS Sunglasses

This is my 3rd pair of SOJOS sunglasses. I love the look and the value is awesome!

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