Life Life Strategies 6 Clever Items to Simplify Your Life Real Simple’s mission, through its 21 years, has been to simplify your life with smart finds like these. Our editor-approved spoon rest tray, back support, and other products are sure to solve at least a few of life’s smaller frustrations. By Brandi Broxson Brandi Broxson Instagram Twitter Website Brandi is an editor and writer with more than 15 years in the magazine and newspaper world. She was with Real Simple for nearly seven years and oversaw personal finance, pets, product testing, and career content. She ideated the magazine's first money issue in 2019 and created two virtual money summits which drew thousands of attendees. Brandi was a longtime editor of Real Simple's popular Clever Items franchise and tested hundreds, if not thousands, of products during her time at the brand. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on January 22, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email 01 of 06 Reinvented Vase Courtesy of Amazon $60, amazon.com With one twist, this 10-inch vase drains old water. Twist again and the bottom pops off, so you can trim stems to help flowers last. 02 of 06 Lumbar Lover Courtesy of the Cushion Lab $72, thecushionlab.com If you have an achy-breaky back, plop this memory foam cushion onto a chair, sofa, or driver's seat and feel the contours support your spine. 03 of 06 Clean-Counter HQ Courtesy of Oxo $23, bedbathandbeyond.com As you whip up your world-famous chili, this tray will hold three spoons and a pot lid, keeping your counter tidy. Pop it into the dishwasher when you're done. 04 of 06 Roadside Assistance Courtesy of Amazon $80, amazon.com Get peace of mind on road trips from this one-pound workhorse: It can jump a car battery, charge a phone, and flash five emergency light combos. 05 of 06 Who's A Dry Doggy? Courtesy of the Company Store $25, thecompanystore.com This absorbent towel has pockets for your hands to help you easily dry your wiggly pup after a bath or romp in the rain. 06 of 06 Fresh Idea Courtesy of Pura $44, trypura.com Plug in this diffuser and dispense designer fragrances (like Thymes and Apotheke) on demand from your phone. You can even control the intensity. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit