Life Life Strategies A Travel Water Bottle for Dogs—and More Clever Items to Simplify Your Life There’s always a good reason to make life easier. Whether you’re soaking up every last bit of summer or ramping up for the school year, these items will help you cut back on messes and focus on the good stuff. Brush covers keep your beauty tools in tip-top shape. A light-up outlet cover helps you find things in the dark. A vibrant checklist puts your to-do list in a new light. By Claire Burch Claire Burch Claire Burch is an editorial intern at Real Simple. She is a journalism student currently in her fourth year at the University of Chapel Hill, with a minor in nonfiction creative writing. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on August 11, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: springerpets.com 01 of 06 Steam Grill Cleaner proudgrill.com $20; proudgrill.com Don't be the one scrubbing the grill long after the barbecue is over. This tool lets your still-hot grill (and the power of steam) do all the work. Just attach the heat-resistant cloth to the handle, dip in the water tray and run over your grimy grates. There's a scraper for stubborn buildup, and the cloth can be washed and reused up to 15 times. 02 of 06 Makeup Brush Covers global.oliveyoung.com $4; global.oliveyoung.com Let's be honest, we need to start taking better care of our makeup brushes. These nifty brush covers will help you maintain your brushes long term, keeping them clean and holding their shape while on the go. They come in sizes small, medium and large, so every brush will stay protected. 03 of 06 Bath Stone doraihome.com $75; doraihome.com You've heard of a bath mat, but what about a bath stone? Made of a quick-drying, ceramic-like material, this bath stone deters the moisture, mold, and bacteria found in traditional bath mats. It comes with a rubberized pad on the bottom, so slipping isn't a concern! 04 of 06 Outlet Wall Plate with Built-In Light (4 Pack) amazon.com $74; amazon.com Ever poked around the dark with your charger, desperately searching for an outlet to hook into? Same. These wall plates solve that problem. The built-in lights make it easy to locate outlets, while doubling as a subtle night light, perfect for children's rooms or that trip down the hall for a midnight snack. 05 of 06 Checklist Sticky Roll poketo.com $10; poketo.com To-do lists and chores can be monotonous, so this checklist sticky roll is the perfect way to mix up your routine. With 30 sheets total, it unrolls into pink, orange and yellow sheets of lined, un-checked (yet) boxes for those must-get-done tasks. Post-it's and notepads are OK, but do they make checking things off your list this cheerful? 06 of 06 Travel Water Bottle for Dogs springerpets.com $25; springerpets.com We love our pups, but sometimes they can make a mess. This travel water bottle will be the first thing you grab before you take Buster out for a walk. It clips onto leashes and bags for easy transport and helps cut back on water waste. After your pooch drinks from the attached bowl, just give the bottle a quick squeeze to drain the excess water back into the bottle. Your pet will be hydrated and you won't have to worry about any mess; it's a win-win! Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit