Life Life Strategies Smart Finds An Insect Bite Healer, a Screen-Free Speaker for Kids, and More Clever Items Plus, a catch-and-release gadget for bugs, a water fountain for dogs, and a take-everywhere snack tray. 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 June 28, 2024 Close Photo: Yoto For my weekly roundup of the smartest, cleverest products you'll love, I found an under-$25, take-anywhere snack tray, colorful paper lamp shades that turn wine glasses into mini outdoor lamps, and a bug catcher for kiddos to observe creepy crawlies and then release them back into nature without harm. Plus, a water fountain filtration system for your pup, a device to heal bug bites and stings, and a screen-free audio platform for your child that holds up to 600 hours of music, stories, sleepy time noises, and more. And right now, all of these are under $100—happy shopping! 01 of 06 Lampshade for Wine Glasses Photo by Etsy $22 at Etsy Want an inexpensive way to get that portable lamp look? These cool paper "lampshades" fit perfectly over a standard sized wine glass—just add a votive to the glass and you've got colorful lighting you can use in any room. They're especially fun for outdoor entertaining! 02 of 06 A Bug Catcher Photo by Carson / Amazon. Orig. $14 $12 at Amazon Fun for kids and adults alike, this catch-and-release gadget captures bugs without having to touch or smush them. Use it to study and take a closer look at insects, or just trap 'em if you don't want them in your house. 03 of 06 A Portable Snack Tray Photo by Amazon Orig. $24 $21 at Amazon Summer is the season for snacking and eating meals on-the-go, so consider this handy box to be your new BFF. With eight generous compartments, you can stash anything from fruit to chips to cut-up veggies for your next park hang or day at the beach. 04 of 06 A Water Fountain for Your Dog Photo by PETLIBRO Orig. $100 $90 at Petlibro.com This splash-less water fountain for your pup is the perfect way to give your dog continuous hydration with clean, filtered water. The tank holds up to 2.1 gallons of water, while the filtration system keeps the H20 fresh. This price point gets you the device plus ten filters, each of which lasts up to two weeks. 05 of 06 A Screen-Free Audio Platform for Kiddos Photo by Yoto Play Orig. $120 $100 at Yotoplay.com This cool platform for kids not only stores up to 600 hours of audio for them to listen to whenever they have free time, it also acts as a nightlight, plays soothing sleepy-time noises, and can alert your child when it's OK to get up in the morning. 06 of 06 Insect Bite Healer Photo by HeatIt $40 at Heat-it.com This super cool device plugs directly into your phone and uses heat to help heal new bug bites and stings from mosquitos and wasps, bees, and more. It takes away the itch or pain, depending on the insect that bit or stung you. Plus, there's no need to recharge, it will last forever! Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit