If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Life Life Strategies Smart Finds A Packable Heating Pad—and More Clever Items to Simplify Your Life A palm-sized sound machine, an aromatherapy shower kit, and gym towels that hang without touching the treadmill. By Hannah Baker Hannah Baker Hannah is the Senior Home Editor at REAL SIMPLE magazine. She's worked in media for over a decade and previously worked at BRIDES magazine, Rachael Ray in Season magazine, and Reveal magazine. Her other bylines include Martha Stewart, Apartment Therapy, Shop TODAY, Better Homes & Gardens, Martha Stewart Weddings, and more. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines and Teddy Willson Teddy Willson Teddy Willson is a New York-based writer who covers culture, home and entertainment. Her favorite day is new music Friday and she considers Pinterest the ultimate life planner. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on January 18, 2024 09:05AM EST Photo: Moma Store When it's absolutely freezing and there's no more eggnog to look forward to, the middle of January can feel like a long, cold slog. You know what always helps? A healthy routine, regular self-care, and, of course, some good old-fashioned retail therapy. Hit the gym with an absorbent, magnetic sweat towel that hangs on your exercise machine (without actually touching it). Treat yourself to a USB-powered, smart heating pad that's ultra-sleek and packable (and kind of, dare we say, attractive?) to warm up icy toes, an aching back, or that passenger seat without a functioning seat warmer. And transform boring, everyday showers into a luxurious, spa-like experience with an aromatherapy shower kit. All of these clever finds and more, below. 01 of 06 Magnetic Gym Towels geometry.house Buy on Geometry.house Made from recycled water bottles, these ultra-absorbent machine-washable towels have removable magnets, so you can hang them on the bike or treadmill. Price at time of publishing: $29 02 of 06 Portable Sound Macine ergopouch.com Buy on Ergopouch.com Sleep soundly no matter where you are thanks to this cute, portable, battery- powered machine with seven soothing sounds and a built-in night-light. Hang it on your little one's stroller to drown out ambient noise—so they can snooze while you walk. One charge lasts 48 hours. Price at time of publishing: $55 03 of 06 Aromatherapy Shower Kit stepintosprig.com Buy on Stepintosprig.com This easy-to-install aroma-therapy device from the folks at Kohler comes with essential-oil-diffusing pods that inject mood-lifting scents into your shower stream (without making your hair greasy). The kit includes eucalyptus, lavender, and bergamot pods. Price at time of publishing: $139 04 of 06 Sleek Magnetic Scrubber Set curiohomegoods.com Buy on Curiohomegoods.com These stunning dish brushes sit upright on their magnetic stand for fuss-free grabbing. Choose from four finishes, and when the bristles are worn, just replace the heads! Price at time of publishing: $100 05 of 06 No-Sew Customizable Backpacks beccobags.com Buy on Beccobags.com Attention, parents who hate to sew: This bag is made of hook-and-loop fabric that lets kids stick on (or rip off) special patches in an instant. Customizing their gear has never been this fun or easy. Price at time of publishing: $82 06 of 06 Packable USB Heating Pad store.moma.org Buy on Moma.org Use this slim suede heating pad to warm up cold feet and toes, ease menstrual cramps, or relieve an achy back or neck. And take it with you: It rolls up smaller than a burrito and is powered by a USB cord. Price at time of publishing: $45 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit More Must-Shop Products I’m Fascinated by This Pizza Oven That’s the Size of a Plate and Makes a Personal Pie in 6 Minutes What to Wear to the U.S. Open, According to an Attendee 10 Amazon Comfy Pants That Might Be Better Than Pajamas—All on Sale for Under $50