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This model has an extended sllot design that makes toasting wider pieces of bread a cinch. Itt also includes a warming rack and a Lift and Look setting, which lets you check on your toast without canceling the cycle. Available in black and silver. TO BUY: Russell Hobbs Glass Accent Long Slot 2-Slice G Stainless Steel Toaster, $99; russellhobbs com russellhobbs.com.
Made from lightweight aluminum, these Bluetooth earbuds sit comfortably in your ears thanks to a slim design. They resist sweat and have a 10-hour battery life. TO BUY: iFrogz Resound Wireless Earbuds, $30; zagg.com.
Little Helpers S I X S M A RT P RO D U C T S TO M A K E YO U R L I F E E A S I E R By Brandi Broxson
DISH SQUEEGEE
Eas sily scrape lefttover food from m plattes and bowls with this handy to ool. (Bo onus: It extends s the e life of your spo onge.) The grip is non nslip, even whe en wet, and the we squeegee stands s on end for quick drying. TO BUY: OX XO Good Grips Dish Squeegee, $5; oxo.com.
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This topper stretches around the nozzle of your favorite hand-soap pump and plays a 20-second tune when pushed to remind kids (and adults) of the proper amount of time to lather hands before rinsing. Lasts for at least 500 plays. TO BUY: Soap Caps, $5 each; soap-caps.com.
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NO-BURN CO OKIE SHEET
Love crisp cookies but hate burned bottoms? This 14-by-16-inch copper baking sheet features Micro-Dome technology to prevent burning and decrease bake times by up to 15 percent. Hand-wash. TO BUY: T-fal AirBake Copper Non-Stick Cookie Sheet, $15; bedbathandbeyond.com.
Protect walls from doorknob damage with this clip-on doorstop. It slides onto the top, bottom, or opening side of the doorframe without any fasteners. Or turn it around to face front, and it keeps a door propped open. TO BUY: StoppClipp, $5; stoppclipp.com.
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