If You're Skipping New Year's Resolutions, Check Out These 30 Ideas to Satisfy Your Desires

2025-04-14 22:47:48

Go ahead and munch on that Flamin' Hot Cheeto!

1. A SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher you can program so the coffee machine cuts on each morning before you can zombie-walk to the kitchen. It also works with Alexa and Google Home! You tried weaning yourself off coffee in January 2024, and it did NOT go well.

the white square shaped SwitchBot on a lightswitch, fan, and computer

The black version on a coffee machine button

Reviewers appreciate this feature as it eliminates the need to "smart enable" other areas of your home. It's also a fantastic solution for starting your kettle or coffee maker from a distance, ensuring it's all set for you when you wake up!

Promising review: "This is exactly what I was looking for and had no idea it existed until I saw someone mention it on TikTok! Our front walkway gets pretty dark at night, and I was frustrated with trying to remember to turn on the light every evening and off every morning. I looked into those light sensors you can plug in, but our front porch light is under an awning with enough shade that it would have kept the light on 24/7. This little Switchbot solved the problem. I applied it to the indoor light switch and set the time on my phone. It has worked perfectly ever since." —Alecia McLochlin

Get it from Amazon.com for $20.30+ (available in white and black).

2. And some s'mores-flavored coffee to help you look even more forward to your morning (and maybe early-afternoon, and then also evening) cup of coffee.

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Bones Coffee is a boutique company that focuses on a variety of flavored coffees, featuring clever puns and eerie themes.

Get it from Amazon.com for $17.99 (available in a variety of flavors).

3. A pillow-shaking alarm clockthat uses a "shaker" mode to vibrate under your pillow and wake you up — because you're not sticking to a bedtime in 2025 but have to do things like work for a living in the morn. This gadget also has a "sonic bomb" alarm in case the pillow shaking just won't cut it.

Digital alarm clock on a patterned bedspread, showing the time 4:27

Black electronic pillow shaker on a wooden surface, shown next to coins for size comparison

Sonic Alert is a small business that specializes in alarm clocks.

Promising review: "This alarm is amazing. The pillow shaker does its job to perfection. The shaker shakes the pillow just right so you don’t wake up startled. The loud alarm is loud enough. I wear a hearing aid to hear everything, and the loud alarm is loud enough that I can hear it without my hearing aid. Must have for someone with hearing issues so you wake up on time every time." —Scott D.

Get it from Amazon.com for $41.99 (available in six colors).

4. A tiny undetectable laptop mouse jiggler you simply put in your USB port that'll make it look like you're active on Teams, Slack, and any other work software that monitors how often you're using your mouse. If your employer isn't going to give you the raise you deserve, you might as well go to that mid-day pilates class but make it look like you're plugging away at yet another spreadsheet or deck.

Monitor displaying three movement modes for user interface: M1 Small range, M2 Wide range, M3 Miniature movement

Promising review: "Saves me from auto logouts! My brother recommended this handy gadget. I work from home and have three monitors. When I leave my desk for lunch, the computer goes to sleep, and when I come back, everything is logged out, and whatever was on three monitors ends up on two. SO frustrating. This is programmable for three settings, and I use it on the minimal movement, so when I come back, everything is just as I left it. Revolutionary! Just remember to turn it on!" —Isaiah

Get it from Amazon.com for $7.25.

5. An organizing couch pillow with a STURDY spot for everything you require as you catch up on your stories. Go ahead and take in that screen time and catch up on this season of Traitors already so we can discuss.

Cup Cozy Pillow is a small biz as seen on TV specializing in cleverly designed cup holders.

Promising review: "Amazing product! I've always struggled to find something that I can put my drinks on on the couch that won't spill, and this is perfect! I wish they didn't cost so much, or I'd buy several more, but it is worth the price!" —Thor Odenson

Get it from Amazon.com for $34.99.

6. A set of blackout curtains can keep your bedroom (or any other room!) as dark as you want. Plus, they'll help maintain your ideal indoor temp! So you can hit the snooze button a few more times because you and I both know you weren't going to get up for an outdoor run in 20-degree weather before work anyway. Facts is facts.

reviewer's bedroom with the beige blackout curtains pulled open to show daylight outside

same reviewer's bedroom with the curtains pulled closed. The room is completely dark.

Promising review: "I finally invested in blackout curtains for my room and my kids' room, and now I’m kicking myself for not doing it sooner! These curtains do exactly what they are supposed to do. My kids are early risers, usually getting up when the sun comes up. Today, I was able to sleep until 9:30 because they were still in bed! I woke up not even knowing what time it was because my room was still so dark, haha! These especially made a huge difference in my room which faces the side of the house the sun rises on. These curtains are silky feeling, which I wasn’t expecting, but it gives a sleek appearance. I highly highly recommend this brand." —Jessica Duvall

Get it from Amazon.com for $19.95+ (available in 30 sizes and 31 colors).

7. A 40-pack of Flamin' Hot snacks so you won't even have to run out to the store to satisfy a late-night craving. Soooo actually, this is a pretty smart buy!

Variety pack of Frito-Lay snacks including Cheetos, Doritos, Funyuns, and Chester's Fries in a 40-pack cardboard box

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Promising review: "All of the flavors are good. If you like Flamin' Hot, this is definitely the box for you. The Doritos are especially fire. Will so buy this again." —Christy

Get them from Amazon.com for $22.20 (available in 10 varieties).

8. A genius amber reading light that'll be much nicer for bedtime reading (it's 99.94% free of blue spectrum light) either you or your partner could use. Go head and start a thriller at 9:35 p.m. again. Bedtimes are for chumps! Getting lost in a book without disturbing your bed partner is the BEST.

a clip on amber light used to read a book at night

an amber clip on light shown with the charger

Promising review: "This is a fantastic light! I use it every evening to continue reading while my son sleeps, it does not wake him or impede my sleep after I’m ready to go to bed. Great product." —Brian Masters

Get it from Amazon.com for $12.99.

9. A sleek one-button electric wine bottle opener because a little snafu shouldn't stand between you and popping out the cork of a bottle of wine. This beaut is rechargeable and handles all the hard work for you.

Cordless automatic wine opener with a charging base on a white countertop

Automatic wine bottle opener in action on a kitchen counter

Promising review: "I have had this wine bottle opener for over two years and I'm so happy with this purchase. I love the aesthetic and that I can leave it on the counter. When you receive the product, you just have to plug it in to charge, and then it’s ready to use. It’s convenient to have the foil cutter. It’s also still sharp after two years. In just a few seconds, the bottle is opened, and I’m ready to enjoy a glass of wine!" —Rebecca Anne

Get it from Amazon.com for $29.99 (available in six styles).

10. Plus, a bottle of Drop It, a natural wine sulfate and tannin remover that addresses the stuff that tends to give you hangovers. You aren't doing Dry January this year, but you don't want a hangover either!

BuzzFeed editor putting drops into glass of red wine

Emma Lord is a writer for BuzzFeed.

I've tried these before on some weekend friend getaways where we drank a LOT of wine and I think they really work! Just don't get overeager squeezing the bottle because then you can put way too much in your glass and make your wine taste weird. Yep, I did that and learned my lesson. Drop It recommends 1–2 drops for each glass of white wine, 2–3 for a glass of red, and 7–9 if you're treating the whole bottle at once. Once it's in the glass, swirl lightly for 20 seconds, and you should be g2g!

Promising review: "I can finally drink wine again after years of abstinence! I used to get the most awful headache on just one glass of wine, it was so bad I just stopped drinking wine altogether, then I discovered these magic drops! I've only had them a couple of weeks but I have drank red and white wine totally headache-free! I even drank half a bottle of heavy red. These drops really are magic! I love that you get two bottles as well, one can stay in your purse and one at home. Brilliant!" —shelleymab

Get it from Amazon.com for $14.99.

11. And a wine/can holder so you can enjoy a little bevvy in the bathtub without any spillage. Go ahead and sip on a shower beer while that hair mask goes to work on your mane.

wine glass sitting in suction cup holder in a tub

hard seltzer can sitting in a suction cup holder on shower wall

Promising review: "Having a shower beer has always been a nice relaxing way to chill after a long day of work. After moving to our new home, the new bathroom didn’t have shelves to place my shower beer on. So I got to looking for this exact thing. I read some reviews that said the suction didn’t work. Well, after a month it’s still holding strong. Helpful tip, lick the suction cup and stick it on the wall. Also it can be used as a cell phone holder. This is a must for anyone who enjoys a refreshing drink while showering." —Tyler Strain

Get it from Amazon.com for $9.99+ (available in five styles/colors).

12. A pound of cereal marshmallows so you can cut to the chase and skip eating only part of a box of Lucky Charms.

Reviewer with the bag of cereal marshmallows

up close shot of the colorful marshmallows

The delish treats come from Medley Hills Farm — a family-owned and operated small business based in Ohio.

Promising review: "Amazing! I put them in hot chocolate, Rice Krispies treats, other cereals, or just eat then by the handful. Impulse buy that totally worked out." —Maddison Helsel

Get it from Amazon.com for $12.99.

13. A lidded charcuterie board because your doctor called and she said you need to be eating more meat and cheese. I gave this to my mom for Christmas and she LOVED it.

A food tray with various cheeses, meats, olives, grapes, blueberries, nuts, and crackers on a kitchen countertop with a clear lid in the background

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Promising review: "I bought these for a party and it was so easy to prep them and pop them into the fridge with the lid on. Same goes for storing leftovers afterward. It was also great to use for fresh fruit we cut up to enjoy all weekend. Looks lovely and is solid quality." —AmJam

Get it from Amazon.com for $33.29.

14. A pack of boba popping balls if you go wild for a boba order and like to order extra balls. You can bring the gushy popping fun home and throw 'em in all kinds of beverages, like tea, lemonade, juice, and more!

A hand with a smartwatch holds a Starbucks tumbler with a layered iced drink outside against a blurry background

A container of Bursting Balls strawberry-flavored drink and dessert topping sits on a kitchen counter next to various kitchen items

Promising review: "Definitely spend the money on this, it is so worth it! These have such great flavor and much better consistency than others I have tried! So good! I tried the strawberry in my loaded tea… I think I will be trying all of these flavors!!!" —Grace B.

Get them from Amazon.com for $9.99+ (available in three sizes and six flavors).

If You're Skipping New Year's Resolutions, Check Out These 30 Ideas to Satisfy Your Desires

1. A SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher you can program so the coffee machine cuts on each morning before you can zombie-walk to the kitchen. It also works with Alexa and Google Home! You tried weaning yourself off coffee in January 2024, and it did NOT go well.

2. And some s'mores-flavored coffee to help you look even more forward to your morning (and maybe early-afternoon, and then also evening) cup of coffee.

3. A pillow-shaking alarm clockthat uses a "shaker" mode to vibrate under your pillow and wake you up — because you're not sticking to a bedtime in 2025 but have to do things like work for a living in the morn. This gadget also has a "sonic bomb" alarm in case the pillow shaking just won't cut it.

5. An organizing couch pillow with a STURDY spot for everything you require as you catch up on your stories. Go ahead and take in that screen time and catch up on this season of Traitors already so we can discuss.

7. A 40-pack of Flamin' Hot snacks so you won't even have to run out to the store to satisfy a late-night craving. Soooo actually, this is a pretty smart buy!

8. A genius amber reading light that'll be much nicer for bedtime reading (it's 99.94% free of blue spectrum light) either you or your partner could use. Go head and start a thriller at 9:35 p.m. again. Bedtimes are for chumps! Getting lost in a book without disturbing your bed partner is the BEST.

9. A sleek one-button electric wine bottle opener because a little snafu shouldn't stand between you and popping out the cork of a bottle of wine. This beaut is rechargeable and handles all the hard work for you.

10. Plus, a bottle of Drop It, a natural wine sulfate and tannin remover that addresses the stuff that tends to give you hangovers. You aren't doing Dry January this year, but you don't want a hangover either!

11. And a wine/can holder so you can enjoy a little bevvy in the bathtub without any spillage. Go ahead and sip on a shower beer while that hair mask goes to work on your mane.

12. A pound of cereal marshmallows so you can cut to the chase and skip eating only part of a box of Lucky Charms.

13. A lidded charcuterie board because your doctor called and she said you need to be eating more meat and cheese. I gave this to my mom for Christmas and she LOVED it.

14. A pack of boba popping balls if you go wild for a boba order and like to order extra balls. You can bring the gushy popping fun home and throw 'em in all kinds of beverages, like tea, lemonade, juice, and more!

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If You're Skipping New Year's Resolutions, Check Out These 30 Ideas to Satisfy Your Desires

1. A SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher you can program so the coffee machine cuts on each morning before you can zombie-walk to the kitchen. It also works with Alexa and Google Home! You tried weaning yourself off coffee in January 2024, and it did NOT go well.

2. And some s'mores-flavored coffee to help you look even more forward to your morning (and maybe early-afternoon, and then also evening) cup of coffee.

5. An organizing couch pillow with a STURDY spot for everything you require as you catch up on your stories. Go ahead and take in that screen time and catch up on this season of Traitors already so we can discuss.

7. A 40-pack of Flamin' Hot snacks so you won't even have to run out to the store to satisfy a late-night craving. Soooo actually, this is a pretty smart buy!

8. A genius amber reading light that'll be much nicer for bedtime reading (it's 99.94% free of blue spectrum light) either you or your partner could use. Go head and start a thriller at 9:35 p.m. again. Bedtimes are for chumps! Getting lost in a book without disturbing your bed partner is the BEST.

9. A sleek one-button electric wine bottle opener because a little snafu shouldn't stand between you and popping out the cork of a bottle of wine. This beaut is rechargeable and handles all the hard work for you.

10. Plus, a bottle of Drop It, a natural wine sulfate and tannin remover that addresses the stuff that tends to give you hangovers. You aren't doing Dry January this year, but you don't want a hangover either!

11. And a wine/can holder so you can enjoy a little bevvy in the bathtub without any spillage. Go ahead and sip on a shower beer while that hair mask goes to work on your mane.

12. A pound of cereal marshmallows so you can cut to the chase and skip eating only part of a box of Lucky Charms.

13. A lidded charcuterie board because your doctor called and she said you need to be eating more meat and cheese. I gave this to my mom for Christmas and she LOVED it.

14. A pack of boba popping balls if you go wild for a boba order and like to order extra balls. You can bring the gushy popping fun home and throw 'em in all kinds of beverages, like tea, lemonade, juice, and more!

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