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6 Clever Items Starting at $15—Including a Seed Set That Makes Gardening Easier

Plus, a smarter way to carry your laundry, a broom/vacuum combo, and a luxe cord wrap.

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Uncommon Goods


Stumped by how to organize your garden? You're not alone. Figuring out what plants work well together and will thrive when they grow near each other can be a bit of a puzzle, but it doesn't have to be. I found this under-$75 companion planting seed set that not only comes with a handy guide explaining which veggies and flowers should be grown together but also comes with 32 (!) different seed varieties.

I'm also mildly obsessed with a new collab between the genius storage container brand Cadence Capsules and Davines products (the colors are so good). Oh, and we found a product that makes it wayyy easier way to clean up and deodorize pet messes on hard surfaces. Happy shopping!

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A Better Cord Wrap

a red leather cord wrap with a cord next to a computer

Photo by Leatherology

Sure, you've heard of cord wraps (and if you don't have one yet to organize your tech cords, this is your sign!), but this one is *luxe* and at a super affordable price (psst—it's also on sale!). It's 100% full grain leather, you can get it monogrammed, AND it comes in ten colors ranging from neutrals to fun, bright hues. No more tangled cords for you!

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Pet Mess Cleaner-Upper

a dog on a green bag for sprinkle and sweep product
Photo by Chewy.

We love our pets but cleaning up their messes can be...an unpleasant task to say the least. Enter: this mess and odor cleanup! You just sprinkle it over the mess, leave it for a bit, and then sweep it up. It helps to deodorize the area and absorb the liquid. Note that this works on hard indoor surfaces, not rugs and carpets!

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A Laundry Bag Backpack

a man holding laundry detergent with a laundry backpack on

Photo by Steele Canvas

Don't let your laundry drag you down! For those without a washer/dryer at home, you know how much of a pain it is to lug all your clothes and sheet to the laundromat. I love my IKEA bags, but this is a much more back-healthy choice. It's also perfect for college-aged kids, as they could even use it as a hamper if they don't have a ton of space in their dorm room.

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A Cordless Broom/Vacuum Combo

a broom with an attached little vacuum
Photo by Amazon / Vabroom.
Orig. $90 $80 at Amazon

This may be one of the best product names ever—VABROOM! A genius vacuum and broom in one, this cleaning helper suctions up all the crumbs and smaller pieces your broom just can't quite get. It holds up to a cup of debris!

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A Guide to Companion Planting

seeds and planting guide

Photo by Uncommon Goods

Tomatoes next to sunflowers? Cosmos next to roses? If you're stumped about how to plot out your garden (it can be tricky!) check out this handy, all-in-one seed bank and companion planting guide to take a bit of the guesswork out of your gardening journey. It comes with 32 thoughtfully selected seed varieties.

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Travel Capsule and Shampoo Set

shampoo and travel capsule

Photo by Cadence + Davines

It's no secret that at Real Simple we love a good travel organization product, and Cadence Capsules are high on our list of favorite ways to carry anything from jewelry to vitamins to toiletries. Whether you're headed to the gym or on vacation, these smart capsules won't leak, and they're magnetic and modular, so you can connect several and keep them neatly together. Bonus: they've done a limited-edition collab with Davines, so you can buy your fave shampoo and conditioner, plus a Cadence Capsule that matches. Win-win.

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