6 Clever Items to Simplify Your Life

By Real Simple
Updated August 29, 2014
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Real Simple’s mission, through its 13 years, has been to simplify your life with smart finds like these.
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Goody QuikStyle Paddle Brush

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Looking for a way to shave time off of your morning routine? Join the club. The ultra-absorbent microfiber bristles on this brush soak up 30 percent of water, so your hair will go from soaking to styled in less time.

To buy: $12, target.com.

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Salt and Pepper Shaker and Dispenser

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Keep these sleek salt and pepper mills on the counter to add a light seasoning to any dish, or press the button on top to easily dispense a ¼ teaspoon to use while cooking.

To buy: $17, kitchenart.com.

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Portable Humidifier

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This on-the-go humidifier is small enough to fit into a purse or suitcase, so you can breathe easier no matter where you are. Simply fill an empty water bottle or glass with purified water, place the humidifier into the opening, and plug into a USB port.

To buy: $30, satechi.net.

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Index Bookends

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Quickly find what you are looking for by storing paperwork, magazines, and more between these steel, brightly colored tabbed bookends. Label each tab with a dry-erase marker (not included) for extra organization.

To buy: $25, containerstore.com.

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Staybowlizer Silicone Bowl Stabilizer

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Do you ever feel like you need an extra hand in the kitchen? Now you can toss pasta or stir brownie batter without using one hand to keep the bowl steady. This heat-resistant silicone stand, which can accommodate bowls of all shapes and sizes, suctions to countertops for a stable working station.

To buy: $33.50, amazon.com.

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Allergy Checker

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Input the allergens that affect you (trees, dander) into this free app, and you’ll receive personalized, location-based allergy condition forecasts and alerts when levels are particularly high in your area. Now you can proactively manage your condition (and pop an antihistamine before heading out for the day!).

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