When we get busy and tired, it’s the little annoyances that can put us over the edge. Whether it's the cable you can’t quite reach under your bed or the pair of tangled headphones in your pocket, these things can feel like the last straw when you’ve hit the eleventh hour. And even when you’re sailing on good vibes, we all know that nothing kills a high like a fussy electronic.
Luckily, we've discovered a handful of gadgets that can help relieve stress in ways you'd never anticipate — allowing you to make the most of your limited energy and focus. Here are a few of our favorites from Walmart to make your life just a little bit easier.
Why wait until you’re seated to charge your phone? With this top-rated solar power bank, you can give your devices some juice on your walk to the train or on your bike ride home — all for just $20. Leave it in the sun while you’re working and you’ll never have to regret forgetting to charge your battery again.
Up your cooking game with this incredible blender from nutribullet. It has a 1000-Watt motor, which means tackling that delicious morning smoothie just got so much easier.
Uninterrupted sleep is crucial, so don’t let noise get in the way. These earplugs make sure you make the most of your downtime, even if you live on a busy street.
If earplugs aren’t your thing, try this relaxing sound machine for deeper relaxation, concentration, and sleep. This electronic alternative to traditional motored machines reproduces a variety of sounds — brown, pink, pure white noise, fan sounds, and ocean sounds — through a high-fidelity speaker.
Save time and money with this barista-quality espresso machine by Galanz. Priced at just $215, this highly-rated coffee maker with a fun, retro design will pay itself off in no time.
Never run out of cable again with this extra-long 32-foot ethernet cable. It’s perfect for a gaming PC that’s far from your router or for bringing your high-speed WiFi out onto the balcony.
Never forget your grocery list or lose track of that brilliant 3 a.m. thought again with this Google Home. With this powerful machine, you’ll always be within range of information and reminders.
Heading out of town? Don't stress about whether you remembered to unplug your toaster oven with these WiFi-enabled smart plugs. Since this outlet can be controlled remotely, you'll save energy (and your sanity) daily.
Take your work on the go with this genius touchscreen portable monitor. With a 15.6” 4k display, this convenient portable monitor might be the push you need to try working from somewhere other than your home office.
For those who don’t have time to make an elaborate meal after work, but can throw some ingredients into a pot, pressure cookers are a lifesaver. This one from Ninja is practically magical, with crisping and air-frying settings that augment its standard function.
Cleaning your floors just got so much more high-tech. This powerful, compact, and cordless wet/dry vacuum tackles vacuuming and mopping all at once. Tineco’s Smart Sensor Technology adjusts water flow and suction power to each unique mess and self-cleans once you return it to its base.
This smart toothbrush by Oral-B uses 3D technology and AI to help you achieve healthier teeth and gums. An interactive color display will turn red when you’re applying too much pressure and give you an overall rating at the end of your brushing session.