An Airline-Approved Cat Carrier—and More Clever Items to Simplify Your Life

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A one-step vegetable chopper, collapsible (and stackable!) food containers, and all-natural, stovetop popcorn pods.

<p>Tuft and Paw</p>

Tuft and Paw

Looking to do a little online shopping? Lucky for you we've got six brilliant products that will either solve pesky daily annoyances or bring you a little joy. From stackable, collapsible bowls to a popcorn pod made with all-natural ingredients, all these products will have you clicking "add to cart." Enjoy!

Collapsible Storage Bowl

<p>stojo.co</p>

stojo.co

Short on cabinet space? These handy bowls are the perfect size for carrying your lunch to work (and light, to boot)—and they collapse to 1.3 inches. Bonus: They stack! They come in nine colors and can be bought in bundles.

Price at time of publish: $25

Travel Cat Carrier

<p>tuftandpaw.com</p>

tuftandpaw.com

Not only is this cat carrier extremely stylish, it also collapses for easy storage. This airline-approved carrier includes a travel sleeve that slips over a suitcase handle for longer trips, and the front panel can be opened completely once you reach your destination, so your cat has a cozy bed to hang.

Price at time of publish: $99

Erasable Pens

<p>pilotpen.us</p>

pilotpen.us

Remember the erasable pens from the '80s and '90s? These are their cooler, modern relatives. They use friction to erase, and there's no residue to brush away after. Plus, the ink fully erases so you don't have any faint, pesky marks left over.

Price at time of publish: $10

Veggie Chopper and Slicer

<p>ototodesign.com</p>

ototodesign.com

Prepping veggies just got a whole lot easier (and cuter!) with this crocodile-themed chopper and slicer that comes with four specialty blades: one to fine chop, one to medium chop, plus a ribbon blade (think: cucumbers, carrots) and a spiralizing blade to julienne in seconds.

Price at time of publish: $40

All-Natural Popcorn Pods

<p>cheerielanepopcorn.com</p>

cheerielanepopcorn.com

Calling all popcorn fans! These pods are made with real butter and corn from a fifth-generation farm and can be made on the stovetop or in your microwave. All you need to do for easy stovetop popcorn is unwrap the pod, place it in a pot (covered just enough so a little steam can escape), and watch the magic happen. Best move night treat ever!

Price at time of publish: $24 for 6 pods

The Coolest Plant Pot

<p>blockdesign.co.uk</p>

blockdesign.co.uk

This nifty guy is an alternative to a macrame hanging planter. It balances perfectly on a shelf while holding a small potted plant and has a modern, geometric design for all the minimalists out there.

Price at time of publish: $18

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