Favorite Products
Some products and services are so amazing that they command attention — even when they don’t qualify for special offers! These favorites are so off-the-chart with high value that I consider them to be resources.
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Once in a while, they may qualify for rewards programs or special discounts, so you’ll definitely want to pick them up on those occasions. However, even without a bonus incentive, these are some of the best products that are worth the cost for their top-notch quality.
I’m happy to share and recommend these tools that make my life so much easier!
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Favorite Products
Below I’ve broken these great resources out into categories. Find great items for your wardrobe items, household, kitchen, office, and more!
Note that this is not only about some great products, but also the specific brand of products as well.
Top Kitchen Products
Make your time in the kitchen more enjoyable with quality products that combine form and function.
Digital Electric Kettle
The digital presets on this kettle make it easy to get the perfect temperature for brewing coffee or herbal teas. The gooseneck pour-over spout design ensures that the coffee or tea receives the proper agitation to release the full flavor. The chic stainless design looks great on the countertop.
Insulated French Press
This french press is beautiful and functional and always yields a perfect pot of coffee. The double-walled design keeps coffee hot inside while the outside stays cool to the touch. The elegant design fits in with any decor.
CORELLE Dinnerware
I grew up with a set of these plates that were decorated with avocado green flowers. Although I still get nostalgic when I think of that pattern, my set of choice today is the classic “dazzling white”. These pieces are lightweight yet sturdy and the white set looks great for both everyday usage and special occasions.
OXO Pop Containers
These storage containers are beautiful, stackable, easy to open and close, and seal foods absolutely airtight.
Tea by REVOLUTION
A favorite tea with flow-through bags to fully release flavor. The Dragon Eye Oolong is always stocked in the pantry, but other favorite flavors include Sweet Ginger Peach Black tea, Tropical Green, and Golden Chamomile.
Top Home Products
Take advantage of the latest technology and smart solutions for your home. Whether it’s a quality coach or smart voice-controlled lighting, there are so many easy ways to upgrade your experience at home!
SAMSUNG Appliances
Smart features and a wide variety of settings make laundry day so much easier. The washer’s “Night Wash” feature (possibly discontinued?) will wash and dry 4 garments in one single cycle that runs overnight (6-hour cycle).
LA-Z-BOY Furniture
Their comfortable and stylish reclining and sleeper couches have held up to years of abuse from children that stress-test everything.
NordicTrack Cross-Country Ski Machines
Get a great full-body workout at home with a no-impact, non-motorized (quiet) cross-country ski machine by NordicTrack.
Lighting: TV Bias Lighting Strips
Bias lighting reduces eyestrain during nighttime television viewing.
Lighting: Dimmable LED Light Bulbs
These bulbs have it all — a slim shape that fits into almost any fixture, dimmable functionality, a soft warm light, and LED efficiency that should last over 20 years!
Lighting: Dimmable Multi-Colored LED Light Bulbs
Smart color-changing light bulbs controlled via app! Works with Alexa, Cortana, Google Home, IFTTT, and many more!
Pet Hair Removal
I love both of my pets, but their fur has a frustrating way of getting everywhere. These tools use electrostatic forces to attract hair, lint, and fuzz.
Video Doorbell
Smart security — see who’s at the door and monitor your home when you’re not there with this video doorbell. The 2-way audio lets you listen and talk to anyone on your property, right from your mobile device!
Home Security System
This wireless home security system is a breeze to set up and also offers remote monitoring. App access allows you to arm the alarm from your phone. An added bonus is that the wireless system is so easy to set up, that we were able to remove it from our old house and take it with us to the new house when we recently moved!
SONOS Speakers
Great sound and easy wireless setup fill your home with the same music (or something different) in every room.
Professional Tactical Flashlight 
These amazing tactical flashlights are small, tough, and brighter than many automobile headlights. They feature multiple settings for a variety of uses (and to save battery life) and are made to last. I have purchased many, many of these flashlights to keep handy in my home, cars, and to give as gifts. Surprisingly, this is always a favorite gift and is perfect for a housewarming, birthday, or holiday gift. Read more about its quality from over 18,000 Amazon reviews!!
ORECK Vacuums
Powerful and lightweight — a must-have for any home with rugs or carpet.
Wireless Remote Switches
Power on your lamps, computers, and electronics from across the room with the ease of a remote control.
Top Office Products
You may spend more weekday time at the office than you even spend at home. Make sure your office space is comfortable (lots of ergonomic solutions below) and set up for the most efficient ways to work.
Wireless Silent Mouse
Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
HERMAN MILLER Aeron Chair
The gold standard of office chairs, this stylish, comfortable, and highly rated office chair includes lumbar support, adjustable tilt, & adjustable arms. It’s an absolute must-have for my office!
Ergonomic Foot Warmer
Engineering Computation Pads
I fell in love with this paper in college and still use it to this day! These notepads have a grid printed on the backside of the light green paper which allows for both easy note taking and diagramming!
Rollerball Pens
The smooth flowing ink in these pens and the vivid blue ink color make it a treat to take notes (or make another list…).
Top On-The-Go Products
These products are great, inexpensive tools that solve some of modern life’s most challenging issues!
Car Seat Gap Filler
Ensure that important small items don’t fall between your car’s front seats and your console. Makes your ride safer by not distracting you with things that have fallen into that abyss!
Portable Charger & Flashlight
Useful in power outages or situations when devices need to be charged and you are not near a power outlet. Stores power to charge your phone and also doubles as a flashlight!
Car Visor Extender
Waterproof Smartphone Pouch
Top Clothing Products
Even in today’s world of fast fashion, there is no substitute for enduring style. These items are wardrobe staples and perform like champs!
COACH Handbags
Classic designs paired with high-quality materials and workmanship mean these luxury items will last a lifetime. Coach is best known for their handbags, but they also have an impressive line of jewelry, watches, and even clothes for men and women!
ASICS Sneakers
Gel insoles make ASICS the most comfortable shoes for exercise or everyday casual wear. Great style and top-notch technology make these an easy choice.
THORLO Socks
These functional, comfortable, and durable socks feel dreamy and come with the unbeatable guarantee that “your feet will feel better or your money back.”
MAUI JIM Sunglasses
Maui Jim has been my go-to brand of polarized sunglasses for over 20 years. They are built to last, but on the one occasion when I broke a pair, their customer service happily and quickly repaired my shades.
KAENON Sunglasses
Another favorite brand of polarized sunglasses with the most vibrant view of life through rose-colored lenses. These high-quality glasses hold up and continue to look great after more than a decade of wear. Protect your vision and look fantastic!
WITTNAUER Watches
My two-toned (gold & silver) Wittnauer diving watch has been a wardrobe staple for decades. This watch is always my go-to when traveling since it can go from the beach to a dressy dinner and still look great.
TEVA Waterproof Boots
These stylish and supportive boots feel fantastic for everyday wear, yet somehow they are also sturdy enough to wear on a hike. The waterproof styles mean they can be worn in almost all conditions! I love them so much that I purchased a pair in every color available!!
Top Music Products
For those like me who still indulge in the rock and roll dream, these products are solid investments. Check out my music at alyceinversionproject.com and see these products in action.
Amplifiers by MESA BOOGIE
My Mesa Boogie Walkabout bass amp was certainly not a cheap purchase, but after 12 years, I still love how powerful and thumpy it is! When you also consider that it has a compact design that almost anyone can carry (and find room for in the house), it’s an easy purchase to make!
Guitar picks by DAVA
These are the most comfortable guitar picks I’ve ever used and they seem to last forever!
Music Stand by MANHASSET
The Manhasset M48 Symphony Student Music Stand is an industry-standard by which other music stands are judged. The “Magic-Finger” Clutch permits easy height adjustments. Made in the USA and includes a lifetime warranty.
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Featured Products for an Easier Life
I hope these help to make life a little easier! What are your own personal indispensable items? Can you recommend something for readers that will be a solid investment or make life easier? Please share your favorites in the comments!
If not careful, anyone would go on and on saying “I’ll buy those, I’ll buy this ” because you’ve made a wonderful list of commonly used items at home and which most of them really need to be changed. I love the grouping into home and office which aids easy search and I must say there are quite alot I’ll need to replace at my house. Thanks for this really interesting information
I definitely recommend each one as they have made life so much easier around our household!
I like the Corelle line of dinnerware. They are so durable and looks so elegant. I have some white pieces of the small bowls and plan to purchase a full set soon.
Also those lids for the Pyrex containers, I need to buy them because some of my lids have been broken and I couldn’t find them in the shops.
Thanks for sharing.
Marita
That Corelle dinnerware is amazing. Both my mother and grandmother have had their own sets since I was a child and they have held up to daily use for years! They are definitely built to last and a great investment!
Hey, Alyce!
Wow! You’ve done your research! I am impressed by the amount of information you’ve shared within this one post. I’ve shared it with some friends, also! I’m fascinated by your on-the-go list – in particular, the ones that would help out in the car! You present a wide array of products and ideas. I like your train of thought! Great list of essentials – that EVERY PERSON who stops by could benefit from.
Thanks so much for sharing! I appreciate that very much!!!
It’s always good to look at list of items from other people because you can get ideas that you need in your household. The Elide Fireball Self Activating Fire Extinguisher really caught my interest as it is something we don’t have and I think it’s necessary for a house to own something like this. I watched the video and I think it’s an impressive item. You don’t have to bravely lift an old school fire extinguisher in case of emergency if you have it. Most products are are really tempting. Thumbs up for a well categorized list!
Isn’t that fire extinguisher ball amazing? I like how you can mount it in place and it would activate even without assistance!
Hey, that’s quite the list you have going there. I’ve been thinking about picking up a nice fancy french press for a little while now, so thank you for the suggestion.
I noticed you have wealthy affiliate in there as well lol. Way to cover every niche. I’m sure you’re providing a lot of value for any needs your audience may have. Keep up the great work!
My french press has been such a great purchase. I really like that it’s insulated and keeps the coffee hot! And Wealthy Affiliate has been a great way to get online… I started with a free account and quickly realized the value!
Thanks for doing this article. I think I am going to check some of them out and see what´s up. I really liked how you have every bit of information and put all of them in this article. I will share this with my family and friends so that they can check it out for themselves. Thanks again
Thanks so much for sharing my list of favorite products with your friends. Hopefully you all enjoy these great buys as much as I have!
I think each of us has a favorite list of reward program sites and brands that we tap into periodically to make our lives a bit easier or to earn some extra cash or perhaps a coupon to get a discount on something that we may be planning on buying anyway. I have a few sites that do this with very little work on my part.
Since I do not like to trade time for money on a one to one basis, I go for more of the coupon sites that will give you some cashback for your purchases or coupons that offer an instant discount. These are more instant reward type offers that I do not need to spend any time to get.
All of the brands and items that you have listed are ones that I use such coupons for, and they indeed make life easier in so many ways. The big e-commerce sites like Amazon are where I can cash in, saving money and getting what I am looking for fast. I just purchased an HP Deskjet printer for the office at a 74% discount two days ago, and it was delivered today, brans new and works like a charm.
I did enjoy looking through your list as there are some areas that I do need to upgrade my items that are wearing out, especially in the kitchen area. I love to cook as a hobby, and having the right equipment is a must to make it a fun experience. Things like choppers, blenders, knives, and pots and pans are things I buy a lot of.
Hi Dave, Having the right tools makes all the difference in the quality of your work. A great tool can make a job easier and the results better. I am more than happy to share my favorites… I don’t like to spend on things that aren’t necessary, but I’ve found each of these items to be well worth the investment!!
It seems you have everyone covered. I have shared your link to a group of my friends who are also looking to do some school shopping, be it clothes or shoes. My favorites right now are clothing and accessories. Not because I’m into them, but both my daughters love anything fashion. Thanks for the intensive list, I will be going over this later when my girls wake up.
Thanks so much for sharing the list of favorite products Jagi!! I hope your friends have a great new school year ahead of them!!
Hello, Great post and I’m sure that this would serve virtually everybody who will come to this post. There’s no way anyone would visit this post and not see a thing they like. Great listing and I’m glad you put this together to make this much of helpful products just in one post. I have to consider my budget while selecting various things that I need in here and thank you once more.
Haha, yeah, these favorite items of mine would probably cost a bit if they were all purchased at once, but if you’re just looking to replace or upgrade a few things at a time, these are definitely worth the investment.
Thanks for sharing this! You really compiled a great list of essential items that has something for everyone. I will definitely bookmark this page and refer to it before I need to make a purchase, especially for the home, kitchen and office. What really caught my eye was the wireless remote control for electrical outlets. This will be great, especially since my kids are always leaving the lights on! Thanks again!
Hi Chris, Those outlet remotes are such a simple idea, but they make my life at home so much easier. We have them in almost every room!!
Wow. I think you have it all here. 🙂 I’m especially interested in Coach brand. It’s so expensive without a discount. I used to use the engineering paper to make house plans growing up. Great way for kids to stay occupied for hours. There are some great deals here. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Paula, You are so right about the engineering paper — the kids totally love it. I am surprised at how easy it is to take notes, drawings, and sketch out ideas on it’s petty green tint, and then stash it in a 3-ring binder for future reference!!
Hi Alyce,
I appreciate your patience and effort to compile this list of useful and high quality product and all-in-one place makes it easier to find. I do’t know several of them but now I do.
I like to buy a pair of good socks for my morning walk and keep this list handy for my family if they need something.
A standing work station might be a good addition to the list if I haven’t missed it from your list.
Thank you for this fully comprehensive list and making every ones life easier.
The Thorlo socks are fantastic – they are both extremely comfortable and they are built to last. It’s hard to beat that combination!!
Excellent write-up, your article is educative and informative, all the products you mentioned are essential at home, office, and the drugs for the body system to get better. Do all these products mentioned have a reward program? I love using a mouse, and I think the wireless mouse will be right for me. I appreciate your effort for sharing this.
Not all of these products include a reward program… it will just depend on where you purchase them. I have an Amazon store credit card, so I do get cash back credited to my bill each month, but your mileage may vary depending on your own situation and preference of store.
The products are recommended because even without a reward, the quality and efficacy make them worth a purchase.
This list is HUGE! I have to admit that I didn’t recognize a bunch of these brands, but the lazy boy one definitely caught my attention. I love lazy-boy furniture and would love to use a rewards program to affordably redesign my living room.
On another note, I already have amazon prime and I can tell you all, it is definitely worth it! If you bought it for the the free shipping, you have bunch of free movies/ TV shows to watch, if you bought it for the TV and movies, you still have free shipping! It’s a win win!
Hi Ibrahim, I started with Amazon Prime for the free shipping too. I was very pleasantly surprised when they added entertainment! I’m not sure if you know this as well, but they also have a lot of music that you can stream with Prime too!
It’s great when you buy a service and they keep surprising you by making improvements!!
I doubt if anyone would come across this post without seeing something that they’ll need. Thank you so much for this list. I’m glad that you can put together a comprehensive list of very valuable items. I’ll gave to go back and check for things that I really need and see my budget as well. My friends have to see this too.
I feel like this list includes things that can make about everyone’s life a bit easier. Thanks for sharing with your friends!
Wow a seat Gap filler. What a Nifty idea. The other ones I’m most interested in are the silent Mouse, the washers and dryers, and the heated foot warmer thing. Your last link about wealthy affiliate is one that I agree with. I am on my first month of the premium membership and things are going pretty good. My article came out really well today and I even reread it a few times and Polished it up. I have time so I could start another but I kind of feel like I’d rather wait till tomorrow to start another. But yeah as you can see I’ve gotten a lot of value out of wealthy affiliate had a lot of constructive things to do and I think my websites might even be making money soon. Anyway I always appreciate your posts when they come up and look forward to reading more.
I agree, there are some really clever products on the list! The premium Wealthy Affiliate has been great… I originally signed up because I was working on a single site, but soon realized that I could also get a lot of value out of all the extras they include as well. I’ve now built sites for my music projects, consulting, family businesses, and personal interests. It’s been a great investment and I’m happy to hear that you are impressed as well!
I am addicted to your list! I have to go back and start budgeting. However, thank you so much for sharing these links. I am always on the lookout for new clothes and accessories because of my job and Coach is my favorite. I also want to join Amazon Prime. At first I didn’t want to join because I want to spend less but I ended up spending more because I didn’t join the Prime, the story of my life. Thanks again 🙂
Amaazon Prime is a great deal if you do a fair amount of online shopping. The free trial offer should help you figure out whether or not it’s a good deal for you personally!