Life Life Strategies 6 Clever Items to Simplify Your Life Real Simple’s mission, through its 20 years, has been to simplify your life with smart finds like these. We’ve rounded up genius products—from a more eco-friendly way to eat on the go to a better reusable storage bag for the kitchen—that make every day just a tiny bit easier. 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 December 24, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email 01 of 06 Atlantic Sea Farms Kelp Cubes Courtesy $24 for a three-pack, atlanticseafarms.com Pop a cube into your morning smoothie or quick bread recipe for a jolt of extra minerals—and slight umami tang. 02 of 06 Poketo Accordion Pro Filer Courtesy $48, poketo.com At the end of the rainbow—or fiscal year—you'll find this 12-folder organizer. An elastic closure holds it all together. 03 of 06 NakeFit Courtesy $20 for three pairs, nakefit.us These waterproof stick-ons let you go shoeless, protect your soles from hot sand at the beach, and give some grip during yoga class. 04 of 06 Sugru Gold Iron-On Patches Courtesy $19, sugru.com Cover a stained but beloved garment with these quirky iron-on patches. They come with an easy how-to manual. 05 of 06 The Pebble by Otherware Courtesy $59, otherware.co Ixnay the single-use cutlery. This portable set includes a knife, fork, spoon, straw, and chopsticks. 06 of 06 Stasher Reusable Silicone Stand-Up Mega Bag Courtesy $30; stasherbag.com The people asked, Stasher answered: Its popular flat-bottom, dishwasher-safe silicone bag is now offered in an almost gallon size (think: sourdough loaf). Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit