Our experts in the Kitchen Lab love this budget-friendly 3-in-1 breakfast station that can toast bread, cook thinly sliced bacon, and fry an egg all at once within a few minutes. “The griddle’s nonstick properties exceeded our expectations as fried eggs were released smoothly,” said Eva Bleyer, Kitchen Appliances Lab Reviews Analyst at the GH Institute.
For anyone that takes a lot of pictures, this handy Bluetooth-enabled remote lets you capture group shots without holding your device. It pairs with most smartphones, and you just have to press the button when you’re ready.
It may not have as many bells and whistles as other at-home ice cream makers, but this no-fuss product gets the job done for a portion of the price. You can whip up homemade desserts in 15 to 20 minutes. “I love how little cabinet space it takes up,” says Alyssa Gautieri, senior gifts editor. “Overall, I was impressed by the taste of the ice cream every time, and found my various concoctions to be creamy and smooth.”
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This mini Kodak takes photos and videos with a vintage feel. It’s available in six retro designs that throw us straight back into the ’80s and ’90s, but what our pros love most is that it’s tiny enough to fit on keychains. “This is the smallest, most adorable digital camera I’ve ever seen,” said a GH analyst. “It took some really cool home video-style videos of my daughter!” In addition to a rechargeable battery, you can choose among four frames and seven filters.
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You no longer have to suffer from frozen fingertips when walking the dog outside or heading to your car. GH experts swear by this petite hand warmer, which is way more affordable than heated gloves. Not only is it rechargeable, but it does an effective job at warming up your hands. We love that it’s available in five fun patterns and that it’s comfortable to hold.
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Whether you’re a student taking notes or an adult who loves to journal, the Rocketbook can eliminate tons of paper waste. Rather than owning multiple notebooks and tossing or recycling them when they are full, snap a picture to store the notes in the Rocketbook app and then you can wipe away your notes from these 32 pages with water—and then restart on an empty “new” page.
This GH Kitchen Award-winning toaster takes “slim” to another level—it’s narrow enough to fit into even the tightest spaces. According to our analyst, it toasted bread (two slices at a time) evenly and consistently.
Our readers can’t stop buying this smart thermometer, which allows you to estimate cooking time and track internal and ambient temperatures of your food via an app. The wireless design means you’re not tethered to the grill—the manufacturer claims a range of 165 feet.
Online customers and our team at GH appreciate this discreet—yet powerful—hands-free neck fan that features three cooling speed settings and up to 16 hours of battery life. A GH editor wears this gadget at outdoor concerts, theme parks, and her everyday commute on the subway. “At a glance, it looks like I’m rocking a pair of headphones around my neck, but really, I’m a neck fan lady!”
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Make mealtime easier with this nifty gadget that thinly cuts herbs, lettuce, and veggies. It has five blades, so not only is it faster than chopping with a knife, there’s less risk of cutting fingers.
This foot massager is the perfect way to relax after a long workday. Small enough to squeeze under your desk and light enough to move toward the couch, there’s not much to dislike. It features impressive kneading and air compression. According to our experts, you can choose among three intensities as well as heat settings. Bonus: It includes a remote so you don’t have to bend down to makes adjustmnets.
Safely enjoy a flame-free, gentle scent from your favorite candles with this gadget. This candle warmer melts wax candles from its strong overhead lamp, preventing indoor flames or soot. “It adds a bit of luxury to your home while making your candles last way longer,” says Associate Director of our Textiles, Paper & Apparel Lab, Emma Seymour. She also pointed out that the candle warmer is ideal for those with a sensitive nose or a small room.
Another multitasking breakfast gadget, this small but mighty appliance whips up a breakfast sandwich by cooking an egg, toasting an English muffin, and heating up Canadian bacon. When it was tested in the GH Institute, pros reported that it worked well to make delicious (and yes, warm!) breakfast sammies.
GH Institute experts love this slim charger, which easily squeezes behind tight spaces like nightstands. Its thin, foldable design features two USB-C ports so you can simultaneously charge your phone and laptop. “I use it 24/7 at home but also bring it with me when I travel because it’s so compact and fits nicely in my backpack,” said a GH analyst. “It’s hands-down my favorite charger.” Best of all, it delivers up to 70W of power and charges devices quickly.
Let your dog run loose in the yard, worry-free, thanks to this dog GPS tracker. Our tech and pet experts loved that the collar features a step and sleep tracker, which helps you check on your pet’s overall well-being. We also found the app easy to use, and liked that it can show you an entire history of your pet’s whereabouts.
Wear wrinkle-free clothes on your next vacation after using this handheld garment steamer from Conair. The portable device won a Good Housekeeping Cleaning Award, is available in three colors, and can eliminate wrinkles on clothing with just a bit of water and a power outlet. Our experts loved that the head of this clothing steamer pivots and how quickly it heats up. “It’s so easy to use and squeeze inside a suitcase,” said a GH analyst.
Bring a fidget toy wherever you go with this discreet, yet fun, magnetic toy pen. The colorful pen can be used for writing notes on paper and tablets with the touchscreen style head. When you’re not writing, twist the pen into tons of different shapes and figures with the included metal spheres.
Coffee and tea lovers who drink slowly or tend to forget they had a hot drink at all (something I am guilty of) can benefit from this useful tool. The coaster keeps mugs nice and warm so that you can take your time sipping hot coffee, tea, or hot chocolate without it getting cold before you finish your cup. I personally love this set because it’s compatible with other ceramic, glass, metal, and enamel mugs and can even make my room-temperature coffee hot again after a few minutes.
Say goodbye to blaring alarm clocks in the dark with this sunrise alarm clock that slowly wakes you up by increasing its brightness throughout 10, 20, or 30 minutes and gently playing one of seven sounds. Available in white and a wood grain shade, this sleek and helpful gadget comes at an unbeatable price for what it is. “What we love most is that it comes with some of the features you’ll find in more premium, and pricey, alarm clocks like FM radio and a night light,” said a GH analyst.
This tiny little gadget is a favorite in my household for making breakfast a bit easier. “It slices the strawberries perfectly for overnight oats,” my mom says—and she’s right. With a simple push, you’ll have thin (but not too thin!) slices of strawberries filled in the cup within seconds that can be thrown into cereal, oatmeal, or eaten as is.
Isabella (she/her) covers commerce and product-related content in the home, lifestyle, fitness, technology and beauty. She graduated from Binghamton University in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in English: Literature & Rhetoric. Before joining GH, she was an editorial assistant at Prevention, where she covered health topics and celebrity news.
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