If you’ve followed along for a while, you know we’re always on the hunt for those everyday finds that make our home function better, feel better, and look better—without overcomplicating things. We especially love an unexpected Amazon find — something that looks high end but without the price tag.
CLJ-Approved Amazon Finds
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Amazon Home Picks
Most of our Loloi rugs and pillows have great prices on Amazon. Trying to find the perfect fit? Reference the rug size guide and rug pad test. Or check out our very favorite rug pad grippers.
CLJ x Loloi Pillows The finishing touch to your bed, chair or sofa!
Cordless Roman Shades We’ve had these in Faye’s room for years and have loved the cordless functionality!
Table Frames Everything you need to create your tabletop gallery at home.
Upholstered Bed Frame We bought this bed frame for my parents and it’s such a great price for a fully upholstered bed frame – not just a headboard!
Cervical Neck Pillow My secret to sleeping like a baby every night (no more neck pain!).
John Derian Picture Book There are so many great deals on all of my favorite coffee table books!
Velvet Curtains I bought these in “gold brown” for the living room and moved them to the upstairs hallway once construction started. They’re super thick and I’m convinced that this color would go anywhere!
Pharmacy Floor Lamp I loved it so much, I bought it twice.
Floral Curtain Panels The double take to the custom curtains in our primary bedroom.
Vintage Brass Frames I used these in Gigi’s nursery to create a gallery wall – can’t beat the price!
Silver Bath Caddy The double take to the one I keep in my bathtub and it’s under $25!
Duvet Insert The winner of our duvet insert test and a product we’ve purchased so many times I’ve lost count. Tip: double up inserts inside the duvet cover for an extra plush, hotel-like feel.
CLJ x Floorpops One of the easiest DIYs you’ll ever do. All colorways are on sale!
Leesa Mattress We have one in every bedroom except our primary (where we have a Sleep Number). The hybrid sleeps like a dream!
CLJ x Wallpops Wallpaper Several of our peel and stick wallpaper styles are 35% off! It’s the perfect time to stock up for your next project.
Utopia Comforter Duvet Insert The winner of our duvet insert test!
Waffle Blanket This waffle blanket is SO GOOD! It’s the perfect layering blanket for your bed AND comes in a bunch of colors.
Leather Tissue Box Cover I’d love to design a tissue box that doesn’t completely ruin the decor vibe… but until then, these are a great solution ;)
Flameless Taper Candles We keep these in our candle sconces in the dining room for a safe and easy way to add ambiance.
Flameless Pillar Candles We love these inside a glass hurricane on the coffee table, or anywhere you want extra ambiance at the click of a button.
Samsung Frame TV
One of the best upgrades we ever made to a room is swapping the TV for a Frame.
shop nowDripless Taper Candles Featured in our dripless candles test, these are a great value and won’t make a mess on your furniture.
Wall Hooks I added these inside our mudroom lockers for the girls to hang up coats and backpacks. Can’t beat the price for a pack of 4!
Cordless Table Lamp Use them on a nightstand on your outdoor dining table or styled on bookshelves. They’re cordless so the possibilities are endless!
Queen Bed Pillows (set of 2) Highly rated picks from our bed pillows product test!
King Koil Air Mattress (twin) The winner of our air mattress product test!
Brass Hand Bookmark I use this to keep my coffee table books open when displaying them on my acrylic book stand.
Candle Warmer Adds instant ambiance and makes your candles last longer. Perfect for lamp o’clock!
Furniture Dollies The hero of my impromptu furniture swaps.
Leather Desk Mat Makes your work space seem more serious — as it should!
Ceiling Medallion The one we used in Greta’s room! Rounded up some other great options here.
Curtain Rod My go-to curtain rods. Just bought them again for Greta’s room!
Curtain Rings What you need if you want your curtains to slide easily across the rod!
Brass Switch Plates I’m convinced this makes the biggest impact in a room for the least amount of effort.
Hammered Copper Dog Bowl Our beautifully finished mudroom (aka Cricket’s room) needed a dog bowl to match!
Wooden Hangers I went on a quest for the perfect hanger and these are it. I’ve never found a wood hanger this slim!
Pants Hangers The backbone of my closet denim bar. I love that you can just slide pants off and on through the open edge – no more threading through the middle!
Amazon Kitchen Picks
Wireless Meat Thermometer Chris switched to this meat thermometer last year and it’s his unrivaled favorite. You can check the temp via the app on your phone or from the base.
Wonder Oven The prettiest multi-oven you’ll find. We use ours every day!
Lidded Charcuterie One of the best kitchen purchases I made last year. We use it for cut fruit, veggie trays, charcuterie and more!
Ninja Slushi The hero of any summer party.
Vitamix Blender We use ours EVERY day! This is also the winner of our blender wars.
Pot Lid Holder Chris bought this to keep his pot lids off the counter while he’s cooking (they take up so much counter space and can make a mess). This has worked so well and folds for easy storage.
Rolling Knife Sharpener The winner of our knife sharpener product test! It’s one of Chris’s favorites, is super simple to use and easy to store.
Composite Cutting Board The winner of our composite cutting board product test!
Mesh Grill Bags Hands down the easiest way to grill vegetables.
Ninja Creami One of our all time favorite kitchen gadgets for frozen treats.
Enameled Dutch Oven A cookware staple that also looks pretty sitting out.
Kohler Prolific Kitchen Sink Our kitchen sink is a workhorse and can do just about anything – comes with multiple accessories!
Kohler Artifacts Faucet The faucet we used in our kitchen. Polished nickel forever!
Always Pan 2.0 We’ve been fans of Our Place for years and for good reason! I love the look and function of their cookware.
Mandoline The winner of our mandoline product test! It gets bonus points for being budget-friendly and space-saving!
Fry Cutter Move over fast food! If you want to make French fries at home this is the tool you need to get the job done quickly and easily.
Bamboo Drawer Organizer The professional organizers used these when they organized our house and I can’t say enough good things! They adjust to your drawer size and you can configure the compartments to fit your needs.
Gold Barstools We had these barstools in our kitchen for years and just moved them to the lakehouse… they swivel and the height is adjustable!
Caraway Cookware Set We have and love this ceramic, non-stick cookware!
Slushie Cups Makes any drink into a slushie – a guaranteed family favorite!
Snow Cone Machine We use this for entertaining all summer and it would make a great gift for kids!
Silicone Baking Mat A great reusable alternative to parchment or foil.
Faux Artichokes Put them in a pretty bowl and your kitchen decor is done.
Grill Baskets Chris uses these for grilling green beans or anything small that would fall through the grill grates.
Ninja Swirl This latest addition to the Ninja family is a Creami with a soft serve dispenser. I’m in heaven!
GE Profile 2XL Opal Nugget Ice Maker One of the top products from our nugget ice maker test!
Water Bottle Organizer The professional organizers used this to tidy up our beverage station and I don’t know how we lived without it.
Savor Cookbook Chris loves this one for entertaining inspo – shop all of his go-to cookbooks here!
Amazon Tech Picks
Retractable Charger No more cords on the counter! Plus, this has both types of chargers and extra usb outlets so you can charge all your tech in one spot.
Bose QuietComfort Headphones The clear winner of our over-ear headphones product test. They’re comfortable and deliver incredible sound quality. A must have for the audio-lovers out there.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Chris bought me these recently and I think I’ve converted from an AirPods girlie… sound quality is unmatched!
JBL PartyBox Speaker A great speaker is a must-have for holiday hosting. We recently upgraded to this one and love it!
Kindle Paperwhite I was skeptical but now only read books on my Kindle (unless I’m listening to an audiobook). You can’t beat the convenience and the screen is so good you almost can’t tell you’re looking at a screen.
Amazon Smart Plugs I buy these any time they’re on sale. My favorite way to use them is with our lamps – you can program them to turn on and off on a schedule and with voice commands.
Bose QuietComfort Headphones
Chris’s go-to headphones at the lowest price we’ve ever seen. Comes in multiple colors and makes an incredible gift.
shop now55in Samsung Frame TV It’s our tried and true for a reason. Read our full review for all the details!
Oura Ring Gen 4 The best investment I made in my health last year, hands down.
LED TV Backlight Chris loves this add on for our TV – it casts colors from the screen onto the wall for a fun effect! Don’t forget to click the $10 coupon!
Echo Dot “Alexa, it’s Lamp O’Clock.”
Walking Pad Nothing feels more productive than getting steps in while working!
Sit-to-Stand Desk What we use with our walking pad at the CLJ Studio!
Anker Soundcore Wireless Headphones The best budget headphones from our product test! The sound quality for the price on these is insane. A great buy if you’re looking for something budget-friendly.
Portable TV We use ours for parties since we don’t have a TV in our living room or when someone is sick. The best part is it can be used wirelessly so it’s easy to move from room to room.
Portable Projector The smaller, updated version of the projector we used for our outdoor pool movie night and it’s a 10/10. Easy to set up and comes with streaming apps already installed.
Portable Projector Screen What we use with our projector for outdoor movie nights. Sets up easily and folds down into a case for easy transport.
Hatch Restore Alarm Clock If you’re not an early bird like me this might just make you one!
Apple Watch Series 10 Always paired with my $16 mixed metal watchband.
Mini Smart Plugs Another brand of smart plugs that we have and love! Compatible with Alexa and comes in a pack of 4.
Amazon Echo Show 8 I bought this as a Christmas gift for my parents last Prime Day. We love our Alexa devices and use them daily!
AirTags I put these in our suitcases when we travel. The peace of mind it brings is priceless!
2 Pack iPhone Chargers We stock up on these chargers because my kids seem to think they’re disposable.
Amazon Cleaning & Tools Picks
PurSteam Steam Mop The undisputed winner of our steam mop product test!
Dishwasher Tablets If your dishwasher is a little dingy or smelly these come to the rescue! I was amazed at how clean it got ours!
Label Maker Prints from an app on your phone and so easy to use!
Little Green Carpet Cleaner If you have kids or pets (or both!) you need one of these!
DEWALT Cordless Driver Set Driver PLUS impact driver that’s super strong and fits in tight places. This is as good as it gets.
Linen Organizers I used these to organize all of the different size sheets we have – it’s been a game changer!
Garbage Disposal Tablets No more stinky sink smells! I toss two of these in and let the tablets do their magic.
Dyson V11 Cordless Vacuum I’m a Dyson girl (they’re hands down the best cordless vacuums I’ve used) but they’re an investment! Prime Day is a great time to buy and save if you’re in the market for one.
Magnetic Wristband An absolute must-have for any DIYer – holds screws, nails and other small parts to keep your hands free.
DeWalt Screwdriver Bit Set Every bit you’d ever need! A great thing to have on hand in your tool arsenal.
Shark Steam & Scrub Mop The runner-up to our steam mop product test is like a little Zamboni machine for your floors. It’s fun to use and gets those floors squeaky clean.
Shark Robot Vacuum Give yourself the gift of clean floors—without lifting a finger.
Sharpies One thing I buy during every Amazon sale is a big pack of Sharpies. I keep some on hand in the kitchen desk for quickly labeling school lunches or items going into storage.
Amazon Pool & Outdoor Picks
Solar Lamp Who says lamp o’clock is only for indoors?
Igloo Cooler We use ours for beach trips and love the big wheels (perfect for pulling on sand), large capacity and extra features like the removable tray.
Floating Pool Lights We added these to our pool last summer and they are so fun to have for evening summer parties.
Portable Projector The smaller, updated version of the projector we used for our outdoor pool movie night and it’s a 10/10. Easy to set up and comes with streaming apps already installed.
String Lights We added these to our backyard a few years ago and it makes all the difference!
Food Fans Keeps flies and bugs from landing on your food! A must for outdoor entertaining.
AquaSense Pool Robot Cleans and clarifies your pool at the touch of a button. Worth every penny.
Coola Sunscreen Our favorite sunscreen. Works flawlessly and smells incredible.
Portable Projector Screen What we use with our projector for outdoor movie nights. Sets up easily and folds down into a case for easy transport.
Adirondack Chairs A classic black Adirondack chair is an outdoor furniture staple that’s always in style.
Pruning Shears Perfect for trimming back your spent summer blooms.
Amazon Clothing + Accessories Picks
Cropped Fleece Jacket My go to for chilly mornings going to the gym or when I need a light layer to throw on.
Tortoise Aviator Sunglasses These look so much more expensive than they are.
Triple Huggie Earrings My newest Amazon jewelry find and under $15.
Bandolier Phone Case Everything I’ve ever wanted in a phone case. It has a strap and a wallet and is real leather – I might just never take it off.
Layered Necklaces I wear these every day. They go with everything!
Ralph Lauren Crew Socks
I love these so much I bought them twice. I’m stocking up while they’re on sale for Prime Day!
shop nowAthletic Shorts The shorts of all shorts. Come in so many colors!
Chunky Gold Knot Earrings These are a double take of some high end versions I have and they look so similar!
Seamless Active Shorts I’m not kidding when I say I have these in 5 colors. They’re easily my favorite gym shorts.
Two Toned Apple Watch Band I get asked about this watch band literally every day. Goes with everything and can’t beat the price.
Ralph Lauren Socks Just add loafers.
Tassel Chain Drop Earring Comfortable enough to wear 24/7.
Le Specs AirHeart Sunglasses My favorite type of sunglasses are black and oversized. These are some of my favorite pairs!
Scout Bag I use this as a beach bag for towels and anything else I want to keep dry. Comes in a lot of colors and patterns!
Cat Eye Sunglasses A super budget friendly pair of sunglasses that I’ve been wearing for years!
3-Pack Workout Tank These are such a good double take for the Free People tanks.
Gold Coin Necklace I bought this recently and haven’t taken it off since – goes with everything!
CZ Band I stack these with my Oura ring and it makes the biggest difference!
Hands-Free Dog Leash I use this daily for my walks with Cricket. I’ll never go back to a handheld leash!
Amazon Wellness + Beauty Picks
Shark FlexStyle The secret to salon quality blowouts every single day.
UNbrush Vented Brush The BEST solution for stubborn tangles. Works on wet and dry hair!
BioIonic Curling Iron My stylist used this on my hair and I immediately knew I had to have one for myself. I use the 1 and the 1.5 inch!
Clarins V-Facial Mask The product I reach for when my skin needs some SOS treatment.
UBeauty The Super Hydrator I tried this and within a week my skin felt like a newborn baby’s. It’s a splurge so I always try to stock up when it’s on sale!
Collagen Eye Patches My favorite under eye patches!
Opalescence Whitening The whitening regimen that made me end my 15 year relationship with White Strips.
Luxu Face Towels I recently tried all of the top disposable face towels on Amazon to see if they could beat the ones I’ve been using for the past year and these came out on top.
Hanni Splash Salve If you don’t love applying lotion try this. It goes on in the shower and makes your skin feel as smooth as a dolphin’s.
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask The secret to soft lips. I use it every night without fail!
Weighted Vest An easy way to level up your walks!
Chi Spin & Curl Bought this to do my girls’ hair. Beautiful curls with one press of a button!
Lymphatic Brush Like a gua sha but gentler. I like to use mine in the mornings before my skincare to depuff.
Stupid Happy Self Tanner I recently tried this brand and am happy to report that it’s incredible.
Moisturizing Hair Mask If your hair needs a refresh this is what you need in your beauty arsenal.
BioIonic Straightener I bought this recently and it is the best straightener I’ve ever owned. Somehow the vibrating plates make all the difference.
Thermal Hair Rollers Great for adding volume after blow drying!
Silk Scrunchies What I use to put my hair up at night. Doesn’t crease at all!
Super Stay Lip Crayon My daily lip color!
Arrae Digestive Enzymes I don’t leave home without them. If you’re a stomach ache girlie, you absolutely need these. They eliminate bloat within an hour after I eat.
Anti-Frizz Spray An absolute must to combat humidity.
Nose Hair Trimmer For the man who needs a bit of manscaping… Chris swears by this!
Round Hair Brush My go-to round brush for blow drying and styling.
Clean Skin Towels The original face towels that saved my skin. Just found a cheaper option here that is a great budget-friendly option!
Laneige Lip Glowy Balm The perfect color for a sun-kissed summer lip.
Phlur Vanilla Skin One of the perfumes in my rotation! It’s such an incredible scent, I’m obsessed.
Kiehl’s Super Multi Corrective Cream My desert island beauty product.
Coco & Eve Self Tanner My all time favorite self tanner and winner of our self-tanner test.
Sweatbands Never have water running down your arms as you wash your face again!
Grande Lips Crazy how quickly this works! Don’t sleep on their lash or brow serums either!
Grande Lash The secret to long lashes… no lash lift required!
Charlotte Tilbury Contour Wand Who knew contouring could be so easy??
Nurse Jamie Cryo Roller Stays cold forever and feels so nice on puffy skin!
Jade Gua Sha My favorite part of my evening routine. I use my U Beauty Super Intensive Face Oil with it!
Amazon Travel Picks
Travel Hair Tools Case I bought this for Italy to store all of my hair tools. Love the leather case and the heat-proof mat!
AirTags I put these in our suitcases when we travel. The peace of mind it brings is priceless!
Bose QuietComfort Headphones The clear winner of our over-ear headphones product test. They’re comfortable and deliver incredible sound quality. A must have for travel!
Travel Silicone Bottle Covers Bought these for our trip to Italy, these prevent spills and fit over any shape bottle, no plastic baggies necessary.
AirTag 4 Pack
All it takes is one lost suitcase to make you stock up on these every prime day…
shop nowAirTag Passport Holder Chris bought these for our Italy trip because they hold a passport as well as additional cards. Also has an AirTag slot for peace of mind!
Portable Fans I bought these for the girls for Italy. They were a life-saver on hot days!
Amazon Kids + Games Picks
Tenzi Dice One of our new favorite family games!
LED lights What Faye asked for for her birthday last year – we installed them under her bed!
Magnetic Building Blocks Hours and hours of entertainment guaranteed.
Vintage Record Player From our kids gift guide – perfect for an older teen.
LCR Wild One of our favorite games to play with a bigger group! Shop all of the family games we own and love here.
Drone Toy The newest hit toy at our house.
ITO Game Our family’s newest obsession! It’s such a fun group game that never ceases to make me cry with laughter.
Puzzle Mat One of my favorite gifts to give!
Razor Kick Scooter Lots of requests for the girls’ scooters!!
Cleaning Play Set Perfect for babies and toddlers – they love to help!
Magic Thinking Putty I keep these in my purse for the girls to use during church – comes in multiple colors!
Gratitude Journal for Kids I bought this for Polly for her birthday and she loves journaling through the prompts every day.
LED Hat Change the message & colors of this hat with an app – such a fun gift for a tween!
Kids Velvet Nonslip Hangers What I use for Polly’s clothes! The non-slip is crucial for all of those little kid clothes.
Air Dry Modeling Clay I’m constantly buying this to keep up with my girls’ creations!
Kids Digital Watch The cutest starter watch for kids. Comes in a ton of colors.
Crazy Kart These were our girls’ Christmas presents a few years ago and they still love zooming around the neighborhood in them.
Steel Drum Greta got this for her birthday last year and has had so much fun learning to drum on it. It’s great for beginners!
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