Life Life Strategies Smart Finds A Multi-Tasking Serving Bowl, a Cooling Body Pillow, and More Clever Items Here are our editor-approved finds for the week. By Hannah Baker Hannah Baker Hannah is the Senior Home Editor at REAL SIMPLE magazine. She's worked in media for over a decade and previously worked at BRIDES magazine, Rachael Ray in Season magazine, and Reveal magazine. Her other bylines include Martha Stewart, Apartment Therapy, Shop TODAY, Better Homes & Gardens, Martha Stewart Weddings, and more. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on June 30, 2024 Close Photo: Corico If there's one thing we love at Real Simple, it's a smart, multi-tasking item that makes your life easier. You may not have thought you needed a bowl with a well in the middle to throw cherry and olive pits, pistachio shells, or shrimp tails, but after reading this, you just might! Other things you may need to add to cart: a machine-washable, cooling body pillow, a stand for your stemmed wine glass when you're at the beach, a gadget that makes opening dog waste bags wayyyy easier, and more smart buys. 01 of 06 Stake Wine Glass Holders Photo by Etsy $20 at Etsy Perfect for BBQs, beach days, and any other time you might be outdoors drinking wine (basically all summer, right?), these wooden holders stick directly in the ground and provide a safe and sturdy spot for your wine glass. No more sandy wine! 02 of 06 Cooling Body Pillow Photo by Plufl Orig. $249 $174 at Weareplufl.com If you're a hot sleeper, you know how uncomfy it can be to wake up with night sweats and how hard it can be to fall asleep. Luckily this body pillow is made of a cooling fabric to help you sleep easy. The fill is also not only supportive but also adjustable, so you can be your own Goldilocks and get it just right. The cover comes off easily and is machine-washable for easy-peasy cleaning. 03 of 06 A Multi-Tasking Serving Bowl Photo by Corico $45 at Corico.com This smart bowl has a little well in the middle for throwing away pits from cherries, olives, or pistachio shells, so you don't have to bring out a smaller bowl. I also love the idea of using the middle for toothpicks and serving up cheese or other appetizers in the bowl. Genius! 04 of 06 A Doggy Bag Opener Photo Courtesy of BtrBag $8 at Btrbag.com I personally find opening dog waste bags a huge pain—why is it so frustrating and why does it never want to open?? Luckily this handy-dandy plastic gadget does the hard work for you and opens the bag in a snap. It clips to your dog's leash, too! 05 of 06 Raised Pet Bowls Photo by Trot Pets Orig. $180 $160 at Trotpets.com Looking for a mess-free way to feed your pup? These raised bowls have a no-slip silicone mat that also catches spills. The food bowl is a puzzle slow feeder to keep your dog from eating too quickly. Plus, these come in ten color options and three sizes, so it's perfectly tailored to your pet and your home. 06 of 06 A Place to (Literally) Hang Your Hat Photo by Yamazaki Home $48 at Theyamazakihome.com Too many hats and no clue where to put them without squishing them? This hat organizer is your answer—it can expand and contract to fit your space (from 16" to 27.5") and holds up to ten of your faves. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit