Floss

Xlent Exandable Floss

Upgrade from your drugstore floss full of dangerous chemicals. This mint-flavored expandable floss contains healthy ingredients like charcoal and xylitol, and won't break or slide when pulled through tight teeth.
$12
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Chef’s Knife

Tojiro Gyutou

Japanese knives are sharpened at steeper angles so they cut better, and are made of harder metals so they stay sharper longer. This one is a steal.
$100
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Saucepan

Made In 4 Quart Saucepan with Lid

Same timeless design and construction as the most popular brand, with a better handle. And a better price.
$130
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Laundry Detergent

Earthborn Elements Soap Flakes

Soap flakes are safe to launder any fabric, and get the job done without harmful chemicals. Pair this with oxygen bleach for extra cleaning power on cotton and synthetics.
$40
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Pepper Mill

Fletchers’ Mill Tronco

Fletchers’ Mill has been making rock-solid pepper mills for decades. But this modern design won't look out of place in a modern kitchen or dining room.
$71
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Lighter

Hoczik Arc Lighter

Plasma is no longer for TVs. This lighter lights up candles using a plasma beam. No butane to refill, just charge with USB.
$16
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Bluetooth Speaker

Bang & Olufsen Besound A1

This puck is stylish enough to carry around with you, and the B&O sound never disappoints.
$210
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Skin Cloth

Salux Skin Cloth

Use this popular Japanese exfoliating cloth in the shower daily to keep your skin smooth.
$6
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Hair Dryer

Dyson Supersonic

Quieter and more compact than the competition, it also blows air at high speed to dry your hair faster without excessive heat.
$500
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Sneakers

Axel Arigato Clean 90

Minimal sneakers that come in a range of original designs and colors. Good quality and comfort at a better price than the trendiest option.
$275
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Towel

Matouk Milagro

These long-staple cotton terry towels are both soft and luxurious and also extremely absorbent and fast drying. A rare combination.
$54
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Air Purifier

Coway Airmega 250

Prepare for wildfire season with this effective and stylish air purifier. The HEPA filter lasts longer thanks to the two filters placed in front of it.
$336
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Headphones

B&O Over-Ear Headphones

Great, balanced sound. Comfortable, stylish, and made with premium materials. This closed headphone won’t leak sound in or out.
$299
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Duvet Cover

Casper Cool Supima

Made with the crispest, coolest, and smoothest percale cotton, this duvet cover also sweats the details, like a zipper closure and buttoned corner ties.
$120
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Hand Drill

Fiskars Manual Rotary Craft Hand Drill

For most jobs, an electric drill is overkill. This cheap hand drill will do the job without noise, charging, or plugging in.
$18
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Yoga Mat

Jade Yoga Harmony

This yoga mat made with natural rubber is the grippiest you can find. It comes in a wide range of colors and sizes.
$90
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Litter Box

NVR Miss Litter Box

The tall walls and the small entrance on the side of this litter box make sure everything that needs to stay inside stays inside.
$22
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Pet Heating Pad

Marunda Pet Heating Pad

Cats love this large and cozy heated pad with a washable cover.
$27
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Chopping Board

Proteak End Grain Chopping Board

End-grain will heal from knife scratches like no other cutting board material. And it looks like a statement piece. Be mindful of moisture and oil this regularly and it will last a lifetime.
$115
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Screwdriver

Felo Wood Handle Screwdriver

Hold this in your hand and you’ll know why it’s considered one of the best screwdrivers in the world.
$12
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Screwdriver Set

Wera Tool-Check Plus

Every screwdriver bit you’ll ever need, plus a bit ratchet and a regular handle to go with it. All in a tiny package.
$82
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Charger

Anker Nano II 30W USB-C

A super-compact and powerful USB-C charger.
$34
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Tea Set

Teaware House Gongfu To Go Travel Tea Set

This tea set comes with everything you need to brew tea “gongfu” style, which extracts the most flavor out of your loose leaf. This one also comes with a carrying case so you can bring it with you.
$50
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Skin Oil

The Ordinary Rose Hip Seed Oil

The Ordinary sells all the best ingredients for your skin for a steal. This oil provides moisture and slows down aging.
$10
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Ceramic Jars

Be Home Stoneware Container with Acacia Lid

Beautiful ceramic jars with an air-tight wooden lid. They come in four sizes and four colors.
$28
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Steak Knives

Victorinox Swiss Modern Steak Knives

Razor-sharp steak knives with a modern design and a gorgeous wood handle.
$76
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Sunscreen

Bioré Aqua Rich Watery Essence

Japanese sunscreens – unlike US-made ones – use ingredients that last throughout the day. This one applies like a dream and doesn’t leave your face looking shiny.
$12
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Face Cream

CeraVe PM

A simple cream that packs the two most essential ingredients that keep your skin healthy: hyaluronic acid for hydration, niacinamide for your pores.
$12
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Tea Pot

Hario Jumping Leaf Tea Pot

A great way to brew your loose leaf teas. Plenty of room for leaves to bloom while you admire the progress and color of your brew. A filter in the spout keeps all the leaves inside as you pour.
$37
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Water Filter

Berkey Big Berkey Water Filtration System

A huge step up from the tiny plastic Brita carafes you can find at Target. This filters water better, faster, and stores more of it. Filters last forever.
$264
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Toothpaste

Sensodyne ProNamel Gentle Whitening

One of the few toothpastes without sodium lauryl sulphate, which is known to cause canker sores. Plus the subtle “alpine breeze” mint flavor tastes better than most natural toothpastes.
$6
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Shaving Cream

Proraso Protective and Moisturizing Shaving Cream

A moisturizing shaving cream that won’t have you smelling like an old man. Works just as well as creams five times the price.
$10
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Shaving Brush

Semogue Owners Club Super Badger Shaving Brush

The best combination of softness and backbone, with a great looking cherry handle.
$95
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Deodorant

Lavilin 72 Hour Roll-on Deodorant

Alcohol-free, aluminum-free, paraben-free, and fragrance-free. Doesn’t stain your clothes. And it works!
$14
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Router

Firewalla Gold

A home router with advanced security features, but still fairly easy to configure from a mobile app.
$485
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WiFi Access Point

Ubiquiti Unifi6 Lite

A tiny disk that runs circles around consumer WiFi routers. Powered via the network cable, so you can place it where it needs to be, without worrying about power outlets. For large spaces, a few of these make a great team.
$99
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Spoons

OXO Good Grips Wooden Spoons

Wooden utensils look great and won’t scratch your pots. These have a shape that makes them durable, easy to hold, and easy to clean. Plus hooks for hanging. Also buy the matching set of spatulas.
$12
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Dripper

Kalita Wave

The flat bottom and the wavy shape of the filters help this dripper create more even extractions.
$22
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Espresso Machine

Breville Breville BES920XL Dual Boiler

By far the best value home espresso machine Double boiler, PID-controlled temperature, programmable preinfusion, great steam wand. Unique ergonomic features make this arguably a better home machine than others costing thousands more.
$1148
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Coffee Grider

Baratza Sette 270 Conical Burr Grinder

This grinder from renown Seattle-based manufacturer Baratza is remarkably innovative for such a low price point. Great for drip and all the way to espresso.
$399
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Pizza Stone

Baking Steel 16 ✕ 14 ✕ ¼ʺ Baking Steel

Steel absorbs and conducts heat much better than stone. This pizza “stone” will take your pizza crusts to the next level.
$79
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Sneaker Cleaner

Jason Markk Premium Shoe Cleaning Kit

A magical blend of natural oils that will make your sneakers look almost new.
$20
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Protein Supplement

Jarrow Unflavored Whey

Whey protein is the best at speeding up recovery and promoting muscle growth after a workout. Unfortunately most whey on the market is flavored with unhealthy – and often unpleasant – sugars or artificial sweeteners. Pure whey actually tastes good in milk, and is cheaper.
$14
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Vacuum Cleaner

Miele Classic C1

A timeless, popular powerhouse that never loses suction. Much quieter and more reliable than the flashy bagless machines.
$685
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Umbrella

Westerly Commander

Wooden handle with a waxed cotton canopy supported by a fiberglass frame. Never has there been a more elegant yet cutting-edge umbrella.
$90
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Glass Jars

Chabatree Cynosure

Beautifully shaped mouth-blown glass with Acacia wood lids. An invisible rubber seal keeps the contents airtight.
$33
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