Best Buys of 2022

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Written By Meghan Lambert

What a year! I will never be able to truly express how grateful I am for your support, for trusting my product recs, and supporting me.

My goal is to make your buying decisions easier and take some of the mental load off your plate, so my hope is that I accomplished that in some way for each of you this year! While this started as a more practical resource, when I left my corporate job in June I've had more time to lean into sharing things like fashion, daily sale finds and community polls, all of which have been so fun for me. I can't wait for what's in store in 2023!

Rounding out my final post of the year with the top best buys! The top 10 sellers from Amazon and the top 10 sellers from everywhere else!

Top 10 Amazon Best Buys

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Portable Phone Charger
Portable Phone Charger
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A portable phone charger that has 3 built in cords so it works with just about any device. You never have to remember a cord and it plugs into the wall to charge itself. It also charges your device so quick, an essential to have when you are on the go.

Picasso Tiles Magnetic Race Track
Picasso Tiles Magnetic Race Track
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If there is one toy I recommend for kids ages 3.5 and up it is this Picasso Magnetic Race Track Set. It is the most used toy in my house and while it is fun for adults to play with too, it is really nice when they learn to build tracks independently because it will entertain them for hours. It cannot be combined with other magnetic tiles because there are special grooves in each piece that the race cars ride on. 10/10 toy!

Shop 30 piece set here.

Shop 80 piece set here.

Shop 100 piece set here.

Shop extra cars here.

LCD Doodle Tablet
LCD Doodle Tablet
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These tablets are a great mess free activity for the car, a restaurant or fun when learning how to draw or write.

Beckham Hotel Collection Bed Pillows
Beckham Hotel Collection Bed Pillows
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If you need new bed pillows these ones absolutely live up to the hype. I am very particular about my pillows and hate anything too stiff or full and let me tell you these are perfectly plush and oh so comfortable. Queen and King size available.

Mega Puffy Sticker Pack
Mega Puffy Sticker Pack
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This mega variety pack of stickers comes with over 1000 stickers that are 3D and easy for your little ones to peel off themselves or get off any surface. They are great to have on hand for distractions at home, a restaurant or when traveling.

Roll a sheet of these stickers up and put them in an egg for an Easter egg hunt!

Foot Measuring Device
Foot Measuring Device
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This foot measuring device will help you quickly identify what size shoes to order for your kids' feet that are constantly growing, take the guesswork out of it!

Kids Knife Set
Kids Knife Set
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Kids love to help out and feel independent. Spark their cooking interests early and let them be your sous chef with this kids' knife set. Made of plastic that is serrated for easy cutting and non-slip handles, their little fingers are sure to be safe. Recommended for kids 4 and older!

Crep Shoe Protection Spray
Crep Shoe Protection Spray
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This magical spray is an absolute must-buy in the fall and winter when you need to protect your shoes or boots from the elements. Spray your shoes outside a couple of times and it will create an invisible barrier so water will roll right off anything from suede to leather.

OXO Grape Cutter
OXO Grape Cutter
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As a parent, you know grapes are one of those foods kids love, but you have to cut each one up so they aren’t a choking hazard. This is one of my favorite gadgets, it quarters each grape in seconds, hassle free. You can also use it when cutting grape tomatoes.

Zipper Pouch Bags
Zipper Pouch Bags
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These waterproof zipper pouch storage bags are an essential for organizing and storing anything from crafts to puzzles to any toy that has many little components. They also come in handy when you are traveling to store snacks, extra clothes or activities. They come with a front label pouch in packs of 20.

Top 10 Best Buys (Not Amazon)

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Auden Seamless Nursing Bra
Auden Seamless Nursing Bra
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I have polled you all many times for best nursing bras and this Auden Seamless Nursing bra from Target consistently is one of the top submissions. It most notably has sewn in cups and is a great price point. It can be worn during pregnancy for comfort or postpartum! Fits true to size.

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Cat & Jack Parker Sneakers
Cat & Jack Parker Sneakers
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Target brings these sneakers in every year, they are a good option for boys or girls that are easy for kids to put on themselves and have a wide toe box that is helpful for development.

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Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven
Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven
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My favorite air fryer is this Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven combo. We use this multiple times a day in our house, it is so convenient when feeding kids and much quicker than using an oven.

Stanley Quencher Tumbler
Stanley Quencher Tumbler
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The reasons I love my Stanley cup are because it fits 40 oz of water and keeps me well hydrated without having to fill up often, keeps my water cold with ice for hours, has a convenient handle so I can carry it with one hand and it perfectly nests in my Peloton handle bars for workouts. It is a cup and not meant to be spill proof, I suggest this as a drinking glass you would use at home or keep at an office, not on the go.

Tula Glow & Get It Brightening Eye Balm
Tula Glow & Get It Brightening Eye Balm
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This brightening eye balm adds a glow and cooling sensation under your eyes that makes you instantly feel and appear more awake. A great product to carry around in your purse for a little jolt.

Flexible Flyer Baby Sled
Flexible Flyer Baby Sled
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If you have a little one that is around 2 and under and loves the snow, this sled is a must buy. It is so light weight and fun to pull them around the snow and the seat is made to easily support them upright.

Also, available at Farm & Fleet here.

Target brought in a very similar version for only $15 this year here.

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Lands' End Canvas Tote Bag
Lands' End Canvas Tote Bag
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This Lands’ End tote bag is amazing! Durable, versatile and so affordable - it is the perfect bag for your kids when going to the beach/pool or to pack up their stuff when going to someone’s house. It can be personalized too, so I suggest buying one for each kid or giving it as a baby shower gift. I also had a friend who just bought the smaller size for her dog- such a good idea! There are 4 internal pockets, plus an external one to keep you organized. It comes in 4 sizes and a handful of colors for only $30-$50 per bag + monogram for an extra $8.

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Meghan Lambert

Meghan Lambert is an identity and web designer living and working in Southern Maine.

http://www.meghanlambert.com
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