Life Microwave Cookware—and More Clever Items to Simplify Your Life An attractive litter box, a flameless lighter, and a body oil candle. By Leslie Corona Leslie Corona Instagram Website Leslie Corona is the Senior Home Editor at REAL SIMPLE magazine. She has been styling, organizing, writing, and reporting on all things in the home space for a decade. She was previously at Good Housekeeping, HGTV Magazine, and Parents. She has shared her expertise on the TODAY show, Cheddar, and local television news outlets. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines and Teddy Willson Teddy Willson Teddy Willson is a New York-based writer who covers culture, home and entertainment. Her favorite day is new music Friday and she considers Pinterest the ultimate life planner. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on January 26, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: cookanyday.com The perfect home has a good balance between form and function, so we've rounded up items that play to these different strengths. For form, we found an aesthetically pleasing cat litter box that won't ruin your perfectly curated living room. For function, microwave cookware that doubles as storage containers are an obvious choice. Shop these clever items and more below. 01 of 06 Pet Object Litter Box petobject.com Buy on Petobject.com This design-forward litter box gives privacy to your cat and style to your space. It’s practical too: The top lifts off so you can scoop up the, um, business, and a charcoal filter absorbs odors. Price at time of publish: $190 02 of 06 Fidget Computer Mouse amazon.com Buy on Amazon Fidgety kids will love this mouse. The spiky silicone cover provides sensory stimulation to keep little hands busy as they click away. Price at time of publish: $40 03 of 06 Microwave Cookware cookanyday.com Buy on Cookanyday.com These durable glass bowls (and their tightly locking lids) were specially designed for microwave cooking. Bonus: The pieces double as food storage containers. Price at time of publish: $150 04 of 06 Flameless Element Lighter gingkodesignstore.com Buy on Gingkodesignstore.com Never worry about running out of lighter fluid. This guy has a metal element that—get this—heats up when you blow on it. After a full charge, the lighter lasts for 50 candle-burning sessions. Price at time of publish: $30 05 of 06 Vacuum Broom lowes.com Buy on Lowe's A vacuum and a broom in one?! Ideal for quick cleanups too minor for the full-size vac, this broom has a battery-operated brush that picks up those little piles before they get tracked around. 06 of 06 Body Oil Candle freepeople.com Buy on Freepeople.com Chill out with this fruity candle. Once you’ve extinguished the flame and let the melted wax cool a bit, pour some into your hands and use it as a soothing body oil. Price at time of publish: $28 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit