The highest-rated power scrubber, a cashmere blend sweater and the cutest baby bath

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From Hecate: I am enjoying my Health Yoga high-waisted pants with pockets They were on the daily deal at one point so I got some more colors and they still feel great. I forgot how much cute workout clothes motivate me to get out and do it.

From Celebitchy: Next week I’m going to do a “my favorite recent Amazon purchases” post. Please let me know if there’s anything that you’ve bought and love or if you have any requests for items. Thanks!

From Hecate: A sheet mask subscription to remind you to do self care
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I got this idea from Buzzfeed. I don’t do many subscription things, but sheet masks feel like such a luxury item, but can be quite affordable. This FaceTory subscription offers either a four mask box for about $9/month or a seven mask box for about $20/month. You can also get a K-Glow box for $30/month if you’d prefer. These have 4.5 stars, 102 reviews and a B on Fakespot. Reviewers call it “a neat way to try masks that I have never heard of” and like the bonus gifts that come with the masks. One review said the eyes and nose cutouts can be small.

From Hecate: An identity protection stamp kit to give you peace of mind
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I kept getting ads on Instagram for an ID protection roller and speaking as a person who just sorted through 15 years of financial paperwork when I moved, this really appealed to me. I burn my personal stuff when it’s just a couple of pieces and pay to have it shredded when I have voluminous amounts (like I did this summer). But I’m getting this set to manage my stuff from here on out. It has 4.4 stars, 25 ratings and a B on Fakespot. Most comments say it works as intended. If you don’t need the different sizes, there is a single wide roller for $16.99 with refills, which I recommend because running out of ink is annoying.

From Hecate: An oversized sweater you’ll want in several colors
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We got a request for sweaters a little while back. Unfortunately, as a Californian, specifically a Southern Californian, I am wholly unqualified to suggest any real sweaters. I have a brother who lives in Fairbanks, Alaska and bought him a few sweaters from our stores here for Christmas. He politely told me not to bother with it because what I was getting him was basically spring wear. However, if you are okay with layering, I love this oversized sweater. I bought it in ‘purple red’ (which is a dusty rose irl) when it was on a lightning deal on Amazon but I would buy it again at its $17.99 price. It comes in a bunch of colors, plus some patterns, and both short or long sleeves. It has 4.1 stars, almost 5,000 ratings and a C on Fakespot. Folks say “it is soft and comfortable,” that it isn’t “itchy or too thick” and that it goes “perfect over leggings.” If you want the baggy look, order a size bigger. I wear it with a tank under and skinny jeans and it makes for a nice crafted, weekend-wear look.

From Hecate: A $40 “cashmere” sweater that will make you feel fancy
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Living in CA allows me to get away with cashmere as my winter wear. I can rarely afford it, though. I found this sweater for $39.97! It has 4 stars, 683 ratings and a C from Fakespot. Reviewers say it’s a great quality and that it fits just like an oversized sweater should. It’s called the “perfect lounge sweater!” It’s one size fits all but there are a lot of customer photos showing that it looks great on all body types. Some reviewers say they think it’s cashmere blend rather than straight cashmere but that it’s really soft and feels like quality stuff. It comes with or without a cable knit pattern and in 33 different colors. I’m currently debating whether to get the flower blue or light grey. I’ll report back once I get it.

From Hecate: A flattering maxi wrap dress
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This dress was on the daily deals for $22 and it looks like it’s still around that press point. I have a very similar cap sleeved version of this dress that is my go-to in the summer. I love the wrap style and my favorite – sleeves! This looks like it will be perfect for holiday hosting duties. Plus I like that you can pair it with flats or boots. This has 751 ratings, 4.6 stars and a C from Fakespot, which is decent for clothing. One reviewer noted, “Being 5 months postpartum I needed something to hide me. Love that this dress is flattering.” Another said, “The wrap neckline stayed put, so there was no tugging or adjusting of the dress needed throughout the night.” There are also customer photos so you can see how it looks on. It comes in 10 different prints. I’m officially excited to receive this.

From CB: A rechargeable power scrubber to make quick work of dirty jobs
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I have been considering getting a power scrubber for cleaning for so long, but it’s hard to figure out which one is the best. I ran so many of them through Fakespot and most have D or F ratings, but the Homitt electric scrubber has a legitimate 4.1 stars, over 400 ratings and an A from Fakespot! This rechargeable power scrubber comes with an extendable handle, a hook to easily mount it on a wall or closet, and three replacement brush heads. It’s supposed to last well over an hour on a single charge. The little video in the listing makes me want to clean all the things! Users say this makes cleaning along baseboards, showers and floors so much easier, that “you can easily reach surfaces while standing,” and that “the different scrubbers allow you to scrub everything without hurting your back.” This is also great for cleaning around sinks, the hard-to-reach areas of windows and the dirtiest parts of cars and motorcycles. Some people even use it to deep clean their toilet but I don’t think I would use it for that. Maybe around the bottom though.

From CB: A flower-shaped baby bath that’s soft, safe and Instagram-worthy
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I am pretty sure I first saw this adorable baby bath on People’s site. The Blooming Bath resembles an open flower and sits in your sink to provide your baby with a safe and comfortable place to bathe. The polyester plush petals cradle your baby and are a nice alternative to hard plastic baby baths. It comes in ten different color combinations to match your decor. This has 4.5 stars, over 16,000 ratings and a B from Fakespot. The best part of this listing are all the photos of the users’ babies in it! Moms and dads say that their baby is so secure in it they don’t have to hold them constantly when they’re giving them a bath. Some babies find it so comfortable they fall asleep. One person even uses it for their dog and says it helps avoid slipping and that he finds it very comforting during his bath. (That picture is below!) You can also use it in the tub as a nice anchor for older babies. The only drawback is that it does get soaking wet and you will need to wring it out and hang it up afterwards.

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24 Responses to “The highest-rated power scrubber, a cashmere blend sweater and the cutest baby bath”

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  1. EMc says:

    Oh my gosh, thank you for the dog in the sink picture. It made my day! He looks so delightfully grumpy!

  2. Jes says:

    Just FYI, the baby bath while cute, is a huge pain in the butt to clean and dry.

    • LadyMTL says:

      Oh, thank you for mentionning that! My brother and SIL are expecting a baby girl soon and I was tempted to get this for them, but not if it’s a hassle to keep clean and so on. (I know they already have one of those tub-baths so it’s not like the kid will be filthy, hahaha.)

    • Eliza says:

      Also if you have a large kitchen sink (not a double basin as in pictures) it just floats up to the top and was impossible to use. I did it once, and it was awkward, then cleaning it was horrible (completely agree with that statement).

    • Kat says:

      I wanted to say the same! It takes ages to dry and can quickly get that gross mildew smell. I found a simple sponge worked just as well and dried much quicker.

  3. LadyMTL says:

    For those who often burn or tear up their papers, you could look at getting an inexpensive home-office shredder. I got one as a gift a few years ago, and it’s the size of a trash can. Every few weeks I shred old bills, papers, junk mail, and then toss it in the recycling.

    • CL says:

      I do that, too. It’s also really satisfying to feed it through the shredder (or maybe that’s just me!)

      • NightOwl says:

        Same! I also love to make a small pile on top of the shredder during the day for a super-satisfying evening/end-of-day shredding session.

        Separately, I also have a small desktop scanner that is great for documents that need to be archived in some form.

  4. Becks1 says:

    I have that sweater/sweatshirt! I love it. I wear it all the time with a tank underneath. It’s not the best quality in the world, but for the pricepoint, its pretty good. and so far it has held up pretty well with washing etc.

    I bought these from a recent post and liked them a lot, but didn’t read the instructions/description and for some reason I thought they were dishwasher safe. Pro tip – they are not. The bags are fine but the seal doesn’t “seal” anymore on some of them. So, handwash only!

    https://amzn.to/2JD3UfO

    I bought this from a recent post as well and REALLY like it. It’s moisturizing and relatively thick but not greasy. My one problem with is that its hard to get the right amount out of the bottle. I feel like I either have too little or WAY too much (you know an amount a little bit smaller than a dime for your face I have found.) But I really like it and will order it again.

    https://amzn.to/2r0jYC2

    Oh and I bought this over the summer! I love it. I have dry scalp and this has really helped with that, and you don’t need a lot (so I bought this in July, its basically November and I still have maybe half the bottle left?)

    https://amzn.to/325i7bM

  5. Astrid says:

    Just bought the sweater in Red. Looks like fun weekend wear.

  6. LP says:

    For affordable face masks you can’t do better than these: Dermal Korea Collagen Essence Full Face Facial Mask Sheet, 16 Combo Pack https://amzn.to/322KDuT
    Korean skincare products are generally the best in the market, in my experience, and they’re currently $9.99 on Prime for a 16 pack! I have oily skin and never worried about moisturizing it until I hit my very late 20’s. Now I use one a week and I’m OBSESSED!

    • Lady2Lazy says:

      Do you feel comfortable buying beauty products on Amazon? I only ask since I have seen many articles that address and expose counterfeit beauty products sold online, including Amazon.

  7. Original Jenns says:

    I purchased this dress from your August 30 article and received lots of compliments. The fabric is nice and light, and the color is great. The buttons are a bit cheap looking, but I like everything else so that didn’t matter to me. Great pick and I will be buying more!

    Sorry, I don’t know how to make the link to Amazon, but it’s the KILIG Women’s Dress Long Sleeve Button Down.

  8. Nancito says:

    I loooove these posts – way more than I should. I bought some joggers last summer that are great and they were only around $20 US. And I also bought some long summer dresses that were really flattering and also a great price. I’ll be getting the rechargeable scrubber today.

  9. Lindy says:

    Product request, Hecate! I feel like I saw a hardwood floor cleaning post on here at some point but can’t seem to find it.

    If you or any CBers have something you love, I need to know what works. Bonus for being simple and fairly fast, because with two kids my floors need frequent cleaning.

  10. Kim says:

    I got this pumpkin flavored sauce to add to your coffee or tea and I don’t know how I’m going to go back to regular plain old tea now. It tastes like starbucks. I got it for $5, but it’s regularly $10. Still, that’s only about the cost of two pumpkin spice lattes. It’s worth it.
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009HRQ0T2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Also, this dry shampoo is great. I used to use Batiste, but they discontinued the one I liked and I didn’t like the new version, so I tried this. It’s the best dry shampoo I’ve ever used. I actually got complimented on my hair the first time I used it. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C42S94S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

  11. Nona says:

    I do own this “power” scrubber and let me tell you doing it by hand is so much fast and more thorough.

  12. Who ARE These People? says:

    This is late but this has worked out really well:

    https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Lettuce-Knife-Stripper/dp/B07FFRLD3L/

    and my husband really likes the bamboo laptop tray/desk

    So thanks for the ideas!

  13. SirLurksalot says:

    The blooming bath was awesome or us. I didn’t have any problems with mildew or mold – I just hung it over the towel bar in the tub after each use, and wash/dried once a week or so in the washing machine. Liked this much better than the Boon bathtub I originally registered for – baby didn’t slide around and he was so much more comfortable. We used it in the regular bathtub and just laid him on top of it. Great product for us!