37 Things Your Mom Would Want You to Have

Mother knows best, and she's always got your best interests at heart. That's why she'd want you to have these 37 things that make grown-up life easier, more convenient, and less of a slog!

From ways to organize everything to the best kitchen and beauty tools, these clever mom-approved products will simplify your everyday life and make adulting fun (kinda?)!

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This Thermos For Hot or Cold Lunch

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Mom knows lunch from home is much better for you than take out, so treat yourself to this thermos that'll keep hot lunch hot and cold lunch cold. Use it for anything from soups to fruit salad - this 16oz jar comes with a folding spoon for convenience. And the fact that it has over 10,000 rave reviews doesn't hurt, either!

This Key Finder To Locate All Your Stuff

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Mom knows how often you lose your stuff and, since you're on your own now, you can't ask her where it is. Keep track of your keys, phone, wallet, heck, even the dog when you attach one of these tiny key finders to it. Simply press the corresponding color key on the remote and the tag beeps so you can quickly find what you need!

This Egg Maker For Quick, Delicious Breakfasts

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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, according to mom. Now you can make gourmet sous vide eggs in a snap with this egg maker. No more cold, rubbery eggs from the take-out shop, you can make your own delicious breakfast to go!

These Fruit & Veg Life Extenders So You Can Always Eat Your Greens

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She always told you to eat your fruits and veggies, so she'd definitely approve of these fruit and veggie life extender mats you cut to size and put in your fridge. No more wasting money on expensive produce that goes bad before you remember to eat it!

This Avocado Seed Grower So You Always Have a Touch Of Green

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It's nice to have a bit of green around to add life to your space, but mom knows you don't have the greenest of thumbs. With this avocado seed grower, you don't have to do anything! Just take the pit from your avocado, plop it in water and watch it grow into a cheerful little plant.

This SAD Lamp To Chase The Blues Away

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Now that she can't tell you to go outside and play because you have a job and adult responsibilities, this SAD lamp is the next best thing. I have and love this little guy for chasing the winter blues away, and it'd even be great for sunny summer work days that you have to watch out the window. It has three brightness levels and doesn't take up much room at all, very desk friendly!

This Headache Wrap For Migraines And More

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Mom hates to see you suffer, so she'd recommend this headache wrap to soothe migraines, sinus headaches from allergies or a cold, or just garden-variety annoying headaches. Simply freeze the wrap then secure it around your head for instant relief!

This Pot & Pan Organizer For Your Messy Cabinets

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She's seen the inside of your cabinets, so she'd definitely want you to have this pot and pan organizer to keep things in place. It's fully adjustable for lots of sizes of cookware and fits right into your cabinet, no major carpentry work required.

This Rapid Mac Cooker For Easy Dinners

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Even though she taught you how to cook, she knows you still eat mac n' cheese for dinner many nights. This rapid mac cooker lets you microwave your meal in 1/5 of the time the stovetop method takes! Great for a quick lunch at work or dinner when you're craving comfort food.

This Jar Opener For Tough Lids

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You've opened countless jars for her, now she's returning the favor with this jar opener that makes even the toughest lids easy. It simply attaches underneath your cabinets and provides great leverage for opening stubborn lids.

This Wine Wand To Prevent Hangovers

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Mom knows you indulge in adult beverages now and then, and she'd hate for you to have a wine hangover - headache, nausea, dizziness, the worst. These wine wands help eliminate the after-effects of drinking since they remove the sulfites and histamines that cause hangovers! Its NanoPure filtration works on red, white and sparkling wines and it has over 1,000 rave reviews. Bottoms up!

These Shoe Covers To Keep You Clean & Dry

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Yes, they might be kind of dorky, but you'll thank mom for reminding you that dry feet are happy feet with these silicone shoe covers. They just slip right over any footwear and keep the rain, snow, mud and whatever else is in those puddles from seeping into your shoes. Perfect for unpredictable winter and spring weather, just slip 'em into your bag so they're always on hand just in case!

This Under-Cabinet Organizer To Keep Everything In Its Place

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She knows you've got a little trouble with organization, so she's making it easy for you with this under cabinet organizer. Use it in the kitchen for cleaning supplies or in the bathroom for toiletries and hair tools. It expands to fit your space so you're sure to find the perfect setting to hold all your stuff.

This Tech Organizer For Home or Travel

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Mom was Kondo-ing before Marie Kondo was even born, so she obviously is on board with this tech organizer for home, work or travel. It has places for your phone, chargers, cords, external battery packs and more, plus it comes in a ton of colors to fit your aesthetic.

This Deodorant Remover So You'll Always Look Your Best

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Mom wants you to look your best, especially for important work meetings, so never start your morning without a once over with these deodorant removing sponges. They work like a charm to remove those annoying white streaks from clothing in a snap, leaving you looking impeccable and ready to slay the day.

This Spatula Tool To Save On Kitchen Space

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Mom loves a tool that can multitask in the kitchen like this silicone dual-ended spatula that's curved so it can scrape batter out of bowls, too. No need to clutter up precious kitchen space with utensils you don't need, this one's a one-and-done that's super convenient whatever you're cooking up.

These Compliment Pencils To Brighten Your Day

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She's always giving you compliments and knows just how to brighten up a stressful day. These compliment pencils are like a mom in writing form. With labels such as "You are so smart" and "Yes you totally can", these will put a little pep in your step and a smile on your face. Can't say that about most office supplies!

This Rescue Hammer To Keep You Safe

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Safety first, says mom. She'd love you to have this rescue hammer that breaks car windows in case of emergencies and has a built-in knuckle protector so you don't get cut. It also has a seatbelt cutter in case you need to make a speedy escape. And it's small enough to fit in the glovebox or center console so it's always on hand when you need it.

This AirPod Holder To Keep Track Of Your Expensive Toys

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You're always losing things like expensive AirPods, so mom would say to keep them attached to you. What better way than this AirPod holder that slips onto your smartwatch band to keep them at your fingertips? It comes in colors from bright to neutral to suit your fancy and keep you organized.

This Pasta Measuring Tool For Perfect Portions

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Who knows how much pasta a handful will feed? Mom does. And now you can too, with this pasta measuring tool that'll perfectly portion out one to four servings of spaghetti. No more guesswork or wasted food, you'll cook exactly the amount you need the first time, every time.

This Bra Pouch For Stashing Valuables

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Mom wants you to stay safe, especially when traveling, so she'd recommend these bra stash pouches to keep your valuables safely hidden. They simply and unobtrusively snap onto your bra strap, side or even underwear leg to keep credit cards, cash, jewelry and more out of hands whether you're traveling or commuting to work.

This Thaw Claw For Faster Dinners

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Mom would rather you had a homemade dinner than order pizza again, but what are you supposed to do when you forgot to defrost the meat and you're starving? Use this thaw claw that helps meat defrost safely and up to seven times faster since it holds the package underwater instead of letting it float.

This Coffee Maker To Save You Money

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Mom knows how much you spend at the coffee shop, so she'd like you to get this single-serve coffee maker that includes a travel mug to save you lots of money in the mornings. It's perfect for home or work when you get the 3pm sleepies, and it's small enough it won't take up a ton of room on your counter or desk.

This Laundry Bag To Keep Things Neat

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Mom knows you love to toss your laundry on the floor and maybe wear it a few times before actually washing it. Glow up your laundry routine with this over the door hamper that takes up no floor space. It's easy to fill and unload, making laundry a little bit less of a hateful chore.

This Triple Timer To Help You Juggle All The Balls

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Ever wonder how mom made holiday dinners when she had to keep track of 97 different things cooking at the same time? I bet she used one of these triple timers to keep all the balls in the air. It's a lifesaver in the kitchen and can count down or up to a set time. Professional chefs even use it to keep themselves sane during busy dinner services!

These Plant Watering Stakes For Your Non-Green Thumb

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It's nice to have some green things around to add life to your space, but maybe you don't have the greenest of thumbs. No worries - these plant watering stakes help keep your leafy buddies alive when you forget to water! Simply fill a bottle with water then tip it into one of these stakes and it'll slowly drip water into the plant, giving it a constant supply.

These Food Storage Containers For Your Leftovers

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You're gonna need food containers to store your leftovers and work lunches, and these Rubbermaid ones are the best in the business. You get an entire set of 14 leakproof containers to store everything from dry goods to last night's dinner, with snap-on lids so everything stays in. These have nearly 4,000 rave reviews for good reason - I bought my hubby one for his daily work salad and he absolutely loves it for ease of use and sturdiness.

This Reusable Glass Coffee Mug To Save The Planet

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Mom might have a newfound sense of conservation now that there might be potential grandchildren to enjoy the natural world, so she's totally on board with these reusable, lightweight glass travel coffee mugs with silicone accents to keep disposable cups out of landfills. These look as good as they work - the silicone sleeve prevents your hands from getting burned and the lid is easy to clean and leakproof. These things have rave reviews from happy, caffeinated customers!

This Fridge Deodorizer To Keep Things Fresh

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Mom remembers how funky your teenage bedroom used to get, so she'd definitely recommend this refrigerator deodorizer to keep things fresh! Just fill it with baking soda, and the holes in its back let air circulate to keep odors away. Isn't it great when form and function combine to create a fun design that really works?

This Bento Box For Balanced Lunch

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No, Mom doesn't think cold pizza and a handful of tortilla chips makes the best lunch to keep you fueled all day. That's why she'd love this bento box that has spaces for all the things you need for a balanced diet - a main dish, veggies or a salad, fruit and protein. And it comes with its own carrying case for convenience!

This Gym Bag That's Great For Travel, Too

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Mom knows staying active is the key to lifelong health, so she'd totally be behind this gym bag that folds up into a small pouch so it's easy to take along to work or when you travel. It comes in a million and one colors so you're sure to find your fave, and it's so affordable.

This Water Bottle To Keep You Hydrated

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Mom knows the importance of staying hydrated, so she'd love this insulated water bottle for you. It keeps water cold for up to 24 hours (or hot for up to 12, so I guess you could use it for coffee, too) thanks to the double-walled design, and has nearly 1,000 glowing reviews. It also comes in two different sizes, both with personalization options!

This Makeup Brush Drying Rack To Make Boring Chores Easier

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Mom knows how much you hate chores, so she'd get you this makeup brush drying rack to make a tedious task more bearable (so you're more likely to do it!) The set even includes a cleaning mat that might be actually kind of fun to swirl your brushes around on? The 28 holes fit all kinds of makeup brushes from big, fluffy powder to teensy lip liners so it's easy to clean and air dry them all in one go.

These Vitamins For Flawless Complexion

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She always says you are what you eat, which is bad news if your diet's been less than healthy lately! These vitamins for glowing skin give you a helping hand, thanks to hyaluronic acid to moisturize and collagen to strengthen and bolster what you already make naturally. People are raving about these vitamins for making their skin plumper, brighter and smoother - the before and after pics are amazing!

This Sleep Tea For Relaxation

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Mom knows the importance of a good night's sleep, so go ahead and try some of this "Hey Girl, Sleep" tea with chamomile and valerian root. The herbal blend will send you off to dreamland naturally - just drink a cup about an hour before bedtime and you'll fall asleep and stay asleep with ease. It's got nearly 1,000 rave reviews for how well it works!

These Wine Wipes For A Winning Smile

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You never get a second chance to make a good first impression, especially at work social events, so mom would want you to keep your winning smile looking its best. Use these Wine Wipes to get rid of unsightly grayish teeth from red wine residue - just one swipe and you're back to pearly whites! They're small enough to pop into a bag or purse to take anywhere, too.

This Skin Cream For Basically Everything

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Mom knows the importance of a multitasking beauty staple like this Skin Food cream from Weleda. Use it for super dry skin, as a night cream, even as a facial highlighter for a dewy, fresh glow! This stuff's been around forever and for good reason, it really does work! My kids have eczema and super sensitive skin and this is the only cream they let me put on them.