Life Life Strategies A Pitcher That Purifies With UV Light—and More Clever Items to Upgrade Your Life This Week It’s December. Really! Here’s hoping you’re not still in a turkey coma, and are giving yourself permission for a little rest, relaxation, and recovery before the next festivities begin. This week, we found a pitcher that doesn’t require changing the filter as often, a high-quality pair of tights without the high price, and a sampler pack of oats you can grab and eat right out of the fridge. By Martha Upton Martha Upton Website A former associate editor at Real Simple, Martha Upton began her four-year tenure at the magazine in 2018. She spent a majority of her time researching and testing products for the "Clever Items" column. Prior to joining Real Simple, she spent six months completing a fellowship at Esquire, where she wrote men's commerce stories for online. Martha earned a master's degree in magazine writing from New York University. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on December 2, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos 01 of 06 LARQ Pitcher PureVis Courtesy of LARQ $148, livelarq.com Let's be honest, we've all ignored the change filter light on the water pitcher a little too long. With this pitcher, not only do the plant-based filters last twice as long to remove pollutants, but it also features UV technology to zap away any bacteria. It'll look chic in your fridge, where its slender design is more likely to fit between the milk and juice. 02 of 06 Threads Sheer Tights Courtesy of Threads $15, ca.yourthreads.co These won't get staticky or cling to you when you pair them with your favorite sweater dress, since they're made from microfiber double-covered yarn. What they will do is keep you feeling covered all day long thanks to the contour waistband and give your legs a little more room so you're not constantly tugging them up. 03 of 06 Mush Ready-to-Eat Oats Courtesy of MUSH $39.99 for 6-pack, eatmush.com These are made with just a few simple ingredients—like rolled oats, almond milk, dates, and cinnamon—but no artificial ones, so you know exactly what you're fueling your body with. Start with the variety pack for on-the-go mornings, just don't blame us when you're scrolling through TikTok for overnight oats recipes way past your bedtime. 04 of 06 Cool Revolution Cooling V-neck Women's Sleep T-shirt Courtesy of Cool Revolution $50, coolrevolutionpjs.com Find yourself waking up drenched in sweat? This soft PJ shirt is made from a mix of bamboo and cotton, is designed to help you regulate temperature, and is moisture-wicking for hot sleepers. It's such a classic fit—longer in the back than in the front—you'll find yourself leaving it on to step outside. 05 of 06 Mini Microwave PopCorn Maker Courtesy of Animi Causa $24.99 for set of two, animicausa.com Just add the kernels of your choice, a little oil, and salt if you'd like, then pop in the microwave to make the perfect individual serving size every time. This way you can control what goes into your perfect Netflix 'n chill snack, even adding flavored seasoning, depending on how you're feeling that night. 06 of 06 TOP First Period Gift Box Courtesy of Top Organic Project $39.99, toporganicproject.com Imagine how much easier your first period would have been if you had been adequately prepared ahead of time (or maybe you were, just us?). With this gift box, the teen in your life can be. It comes with 100 percent organic cotton tampons and pads, plus an information booklet and a cute little pouch to stash everything in. Their first period, made easier! Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit