All-Time Most Valuable Amazon Finds

These are my most used, relied on and overall best Amazon finds from when I first knew Amazon existed until present day. I’ll be updating this list as new items make the cut and share close dupes in the event an exact favorite item is no longer available.

Amazon changes a lot, so if you notice an item is no longer available, please leave me a comment so I can tidy up a bit, and even find a close dupe if you let me know you’re on the hunt!

Reusable Stainless Steel Straws

These Ello straws are amazing because they won’t shatter like glass but you don’t have to clank your teeth against metal. They’re not fully silicone which means they don’t attract a ton of lint, crumbs, etc. that an all-silicone one does. I used to have silicone straws but they were perpetually dirty and gross from literally nothing. These are the perfect sustainability-everyday balance!

Non-Aerosol Olive Oil Sprayers

On the theme of going green, never buy another aerosol olive oil sprayer again. Plus, ensure you’re using better for you extra virgin olive oil to grease your pans versus whatever is in those single use cans. Also, did I mention how fancy these olive oil sprayers look? They’re sure to impress at your next gathering. For a quick video look, watch my olive oil sprayer Reel here.

Pineapple Essential Oil Diffuser

We use this pineapple oil diffuser every single night with some lavender and Frankincense oils to helps us unwind from the day. I love the pop of color it adds to the greenery and white in this space. The pineapple shape is just plain fun!

My copper one looks to be sold out but this white pineapple diffuser is a close alternative and would fit into many more aesthetics even easier.

Mini Humidifier

This mini humidifier sits on my nightstand and gets turned on every night. Comes in several colors and has three settings: constant on, intermittent misting and off. My eyes dry out easily overnight ever since my PRK surgery so this has been a big help.

Charcoal Konjac Face Sponges

These are my go-to face sponges. I use an oil cleanser and this makes applying it, exfoliating and rinsing my cleanser super easy. Comes in a 6-pack on Amazon!

Easy DIY Marble Contact Paper

This was one of my favorite DIY projects to date. It was super easy, took about an hour one random evening and has totally enhanced my blog office/craft room space (you can see the desk’s wood before surface in that post). With over 30,000+ reviews, this marble self adhesive contact paper is Amazon’s #1 Best Seller in Wallpaper.

Phone Mount for Car, Desk, Vanity and More

With 50,000 ratings choosing this phone mount was a no brainer. In fact, I bought two. I have one in my car and one on my vanity mirror. They’re worth their weight in gold as I film TikToks, tutorials and other editorial content. I’ve also seen it on coupon before, so keep an eye out!

Festive Shapes Mini Waffle Makers

Amazon truly has everything! I recently got this adorable bunny shaped mini waffle iron to surprise Kevin on Easter morning. He LOVED it! It was the best $15 I spent when I saw how much he enjoyed the whimsical little shapes. They carry them for all different holidays, too. Watch my mini video on how to use it here.

One Gallon Daily Water Jug

Surely you’ve seen dozens of water bottles around social media by now, but this is water jug the one I’m using everyday. It’s 128 ounces (one gallon) and has been the only thing that makes me drink a full gallon of water a day. Comes in a bunch of colors and even has a half gallon counterpart. Sure, it’s smaller, but it’s only $1 less and finishing the full gallon top to bottom seems way more satisfying.

Aside from making me drink more water it’s been helpful in keeping me fuller, leaving less room for snacks. Truly a best Amazon finds item I use and benefit from every single day!

Anti Chafe Balm Stick

Vacation tested, me approved. Brought this anti chafe stick on our Traverse City vacation and it was a life saver. It’s small enough to fit in your purse or beach bag and comes in handy on those hot days. They have a non ‘for her’ version but this one mentions moisturizing on the label so I went with the ‘for her’ variety.

In Ground Solar Lights

The copper color adds a beautiful statement to our walkway as-is, but add the brilliant starburst shape the lights gives off at night and WOW! These copper solar lights come in packs of two and are a little pricy, but I sprung for eight total because they’re THAT beautiful and they’ve held up for over two years so far. You can also adjust how bright they are so in winter months with less sun the lights will stay on longer just at a dimmer setting. They’re really versatile lights!

In Ground Path Solar Lights Copper Amazon

Amazon’s Choice Ultra Thin Wallet

With over 6,800 reviews this ultra thin wallet is at the top of the list for a lot of reasons. It’s incredibly thin, holds 16 cards plus an ID and has two zipper pockets, one on each flap. Several snaps keep it closed and it fits into even the smallest designer handbags. Don’t worry, you can get it in ‘normal’ colors too, unlike my bright lavender. 🙃 Take a tour of my wallet in less than 30 seconds here.

6-Quart NuWave Air Fryer

We recently upgraded from our old 1.6 quart air fryer to this 6 quart air fryer and it’s been amazing! I throw EVERYTHING in there for dinner. Our favorite being this breaded chicken, recipe here.

We got our first air fryer on Amazon too. Unless you’re springing for something really big and name-brand like a Ninja Foodie, this best Amazon finds air fryer of mine is more than adequate.

Vinyl Record Player

We were actually gifted this vinyl player but it goes PERFECTLY in Kevin’s new basement office. I got him the Blink 182 Greatest Hits vinyl for Christmas, he loved it! If you’re interested in trying vinyls you may as well start with a relatively inexpensive one (under $100) because it’s great quality, but also not a huge expense if you’re not sure if it’s going to be a lifelong hobby. My player is currently out of stock, but here’s another under $100 vinyl player one from the exact same brand.

Amazon Jewelry Travel Case

This jewelry travel case is an Amazon’s Choice with over 5,100 reviews and a 4.5+ star average review. It comes in a few different colors and styles so you can pick one that best matches your style. Watch my Instagram Reel for a quick demo here.

I’m not even sure I realized this was a thing until I saw it on Amazon. It’s a best Amazon finds list item I didn’t even know I needed until I saw it and I’m glad I snagged one!

Navy Striped Weekender Bag

This weekender bag was actually a gift, but I’d buy it again ten times over. Most recently I took it to Traverse City just two weeks ago and we used it as our day bag. Each day we went on a different set of excursions and needed different changes of clothes, sunscreen, snacks, etc. and this bag was perfect. Kevin liked it too because it wasn’t too feminine looking so he never minded toting it around (pro tip for my fellow wives!). It looks like my exact bag is no longer in stock, but here’s a nearly identical option.

Silicone Egg Rings

As seen on my Starbucks Bacon Gouda dupe post, these silicone egg rings are the BEST for making eggs! Especially if you’re doing so in mass, or are trying to keep a solid circular shape for whatever recipe you’re cooking up. Stovetop safe and griddle safe, and has a little knob to pick it up easily without burning yourself.

This set of four rings is highly underrated. Easily one of the best Amazon finds we use regularly in our house since were big breakfast people!

Hanalei Hawaiian Lip Gloss

I was on the hunt for a moisturizing lip balm. None of the waxy ones I was using were worth my time or money anymore. This product has over 8,300 ratings, averaging 4.5 stars. Been using it on my sister’s recommendation for over a year and love it! Typically, I apply it once a day after brushing my teeth in the morning.

3-Pack of Faux Greenery

Greenery is crazy expensive sometimes. This variety pack of greenery was a great deal when I got it (was $19.99) because it was set and forget decor. No need to pot them, they come pre-potted in a natural stone looking potter. the price has gone up on this 3-pack but it still sounds like a great deal considering you don’t have to buy a pot for any of these if you don’t want to do so.

Essential Oil Shelf/Nail Polish Shelf

I’ve had this since same essential oil holder since February 2020 and it’s still going strong. It’s advertised for either oils or nail polish, and I agree, it’d work for both. The different tiers help you see the oils in the back easier. Simple product, total keeper.

Free Standing Clothing Rack and Shelves

This clothes rack is a staple for every fashion blogger, influencer, fashionista and spare bedroom closet space. Mine is perfect for hanging new clothes separately from my master bedroom closet to keep track of what needs to appear in a try on session first.

Finish the space with the gorgeous rose gold headed cloth hangers I have, pictured above. Both the rack and the hanger together made for one of my best Amazon finds.

Copper Alarm Clock

My master bathroom is primarily plants and neutral tones, and I thought it’d be a practical and stylish piece of decor to add this inexpensive copper alarm close to the mix. If I’m remembering correctly, I think the clock hands actually glow in the dark! We never use it as an alarm but it’s been helpful to have a concept of time right in front of me when getting ready so I don’t daze off and make us late (again). Priced under $15 it’s also labeled as an Amazon’s choice!

Best Amazon Retractable Dog Leash

We wear the heck out of our dog leashes with the amount we’re out with Bickell (and how much he pulls even still at 8 years old). This has been the best retractable dog leash we’ve found. They last a little more than a year, which is pretty good for a retractable one and the amount we use ours. We’ve had a black one, red one and most recently we got the blue, all in the size Large (Bickell is 35 pounds but he’s a tugger so we leveled up).

Patio String Lights and Replacement Bulbs

For whatever reason, string lights were SO expensive when I was shopping. These were by far the best deal I found and a whole year later of being outside through an Illinois winter they’re as good as new. We had a HUGE storm in August 2020 that threw our umbrella into them, breaking three bulbs, but otherwise they stood tall. The sets each come with 2 replacement bulbs, but I also bought a 6 pack of replacement bulbs just in case they ever stop making these lights.

Given their price, availability of replacement bulbs and durability, I have to denote these as one of my very top best Amazon finds, especially given how expensive these string lights were in 2020.

Blue Light Blocking Glasses

Honestly, there’s no need to pay big money for non-prescription blue light glasses. These two-packs on Amazon are a great deal and also very lightweight. They don’t weigh down on your face and are especially great if you deal with sinus pressure like I do and get bothered by glasses on your face. I have four total pairs: leopard, clear, clear pink and black. Clear and leopard are my favorites!

Cherry Blossom Stems

These Cherry Blossom stems get tons of questions when shared on my stories or feed. They’re from Amazon and worth every cent. They were out of stock for a while but recently came back and are also available in white/ivory. Pictured below are two orders of the pink Cherry Blossom stems to really fill out the space.

Top of Fence Solar Lights

Our neighbor got these solar powered fence lights first and I totally copied her, no shame! They come in two tones, warm and cool. Mine are warm because they match all of our other yard lights. Our neighbors got the cool hue which are maybe a little bit brighter, but wouldn’t match the lights I already had. Either are a good choice and both hers and mine have held up through multiple large storms and one winter so far. Comes in a pack of six.

Did my best Amazon finds stack up to your expectations? Curious if you have any best Amazon finds you’d add from your own house. Always love discovering new gadgets! Share them below in the comments!

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