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Another year is going away, and we celebrate while we wonder what we have to show for it.
I am happy with the writing I’ve done but not with how many books I’ve read. I could have read more if I hadn’t spent so much time reading articles online. And yet I read interesting articles.
I also found nice, helpful products. Here are some of them that also made Amazon’s list of top selling products via influencers in 2024.
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The first one has to be snail mucin—a.k.a snail slime. It helps the skin regenerate and diminishes wrinkles. That said, beware of an allergy to snail mucin, which you may have if you’re allergic to dust mites or shellfish. Here’s more about a cream similar to this serum. These Korean skin care products have taken the market by storm in the past few years.
The second article is a 3-sided USB wall charger. Very useful now that we have so many gadgets. With 4 USB ports and 5 power outlets. It also includes a surge protector.

Outlet Extender with 4 USB Charging Ports.
Power Strip with Surge Protection (affiliate image link)
Next on the list is a portable mini Bluetooth speaker. If you enjoy camping, you may appreciate having such a speaker in the late evenings. After all, few things are more lovely than dancing in the countryside by a campfire.
This JBL Go 3 mini speaker is IP67 waterproof and dustproof and allows for 5 hours of battery playtime.

If you’re going camping, the LifeStraw personal water filter may also be helpful, especially if you plan to also make hiking trips. You may get stalled someplace by heavy rain, for instance, while your water supplies dwindle.

(affiliate image link)
According to its listing on Amazon, LifeStraw protects against bacteria (including E.coli, Salmonella), parasites (including Giardia and Cryptosporidium), microplastics, dirt, and, up to more than 99.9% for each of those. It can certainly offer peace of mind, as many reviewers noted, and it’s very easy to use.
But if you want your quiet, Bose QuietComfort headphones are here to help. They’re noise-canceling headphones that may help greatly if you live in a place where you hear noise from traffic, or when you want to tune out other people and sleep on a plane, not to mention that they provide a great experience if you want to listen to music in an immersive way. And did I mention they’re very comfortable?

Next up are exercise bands. I’m very big on calisthenics, i.e. exercising with the help of my own body weight. You don’t need many props except for a mat and a pillow but exercise bands can be very useful for strength training. This value pack of 5 includes bands with 5 resistance levels. You also get an instruction guide.
The advantages of these Fit Simplify resistance bands is that they are better quality than copycats on the market: 100% natural latex, with no pungent smell, and easy on the skin. They are also durable.
These were some very useful items I picked up from Amazon’s list of sales greatly impacted by the choices of various Amazon influencers. Of course, I also looked at their ratings and reviews, and these products do, indeed, offer great quality and benefits.
Enjoy!
To a happier, healthier lifestyle,
🙂 Mira

