If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Life Life Strategies Smart Finds A No-Churn, Quick-Freezing Ice Cream Maker—and More Clever Items to Simplify Your Life Shop heat-resistant turkey lifters, a pet crate training treat, easy-wipe placemats, and more. 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 Published on October 25, 2023 01:30PM EDT Photo: Sur La Table If life has been feeling particularly hectic, you're not the only one. The changing seasons and revving back up after all those summer Fridays means your day-to-day routine may feel a little crunched. But we've got your back with another list of handy items to help make everything run a bit more smoothly—from training your pup with a smart (and cute) crate treat, to composting in a flash with a genius machine—it's all right here. 01 of 06 Crate Training Treat diggs.pet View on Diggs.pet This popsicle-shaped treat fits perfectly on traditional wire dog crates, so your pup gets rewarded for having alone time. Plus, licking has been shown to calm dogs down so they won't feel as anxious—especially when they're young. Use the Diggs spread (or peanut butter) and pop it in the freezer for a delightful frozen pet treat. This bundle comes with two spreads and the training aid. Price at time of publish: $53 02 of 06 Silicone Baby Feeding Bundle miniware.com View on Miniware.com Perfect for taking little ones on the go, this feeding set has everything you need for your kiddo's mealtime without making a huge mess (well, we can't guarantee that part). The bento box/plate has a suction cup to keep it in place, and the bib will catch wayward Cheerios and crumbs. Price at time of publish: $45 03 of 06 Food Cycler food52.com View on Food52 No more smelly compost sitting on the counter or under the sink! This super-cool machine fast-cycles your food into nutrient-rich plant food to add to your soil for a healthier, happier planet. It's also odorless, quiet, and has a five-liter capacity. Price at time of publish: $600 04 of 06 Heat-Resistant Turkey Lifters food52.com View on Food52 Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which can only mean one thing: turkey! Make the pan-to-platter transition a smooth (and anxiety-free) one with these handy tools. But they'll come in handy all year long: Use them for transporting roasts, smaller poultry, and more! Price at time of purchase: $26 05 of 06 Near-Instant Ice Cream Maker surlatable.com View on Sur La Table Ice cream cravings are a year-round occurrence, as far as we're concerned. Keep this wide, shallow bowl in your freezer when not in use to keep it nice and cold, then pour your ice cream mixture (or frozen yogurt or sorbet) into it, and it'll start to freeze on the spot. Cool (literally)! Price at time of publish: $60 06 of 06 Easy-Clean Placemats propertableco.com View on Propertableco.com Fabric and acrylic work together in these hand-loomed placemats so you'll never have to toss them in the wash. Just wipe 'em down after meals and, voila! A fuss-free way to keep your table pretty and clean. When not in use, stack them in the middle of your table and style a plant/candles/salt and pepper shakers on them—they'll look just as good as a makeshift tray as they do placemats. Price at time of publish: $54 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