If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Life Life Strategies Smart Finds 6 Clever Items Starting at $15—Including a Seed Set That Makes Gardening Easier Plus, a smarter way to carry your laundry, a broom/vacuum combo, and a luxe cord wrap. 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 August 8, 2024 04:19PM EDT Photo: Uncommon Goods Stumped by how to organize your garden? You're not alone. Figuring out what plants work well together and will thrive when they grow near each other can be a bit of a puzzle, but it doesn't have to be. I found this under-$75 companion planting seed set that not only comes with a handy guide explaining which veggies and flowers should be grown together but also comes with 32 (!) different seed varieties. I'm also mildly obsessed with a new collab between the genius storage container brand Cadence Capsules and Davines products (the colors are so good). Oh, and we found a product that makes it wayyy easier way to clean up and deodorize pet messes on hard surfaces. Happy shopping! 01 of 06 A Better Cord Wrap Photo by Leatherology Orig. $20 $15 at Leatherology.com Sure, you've heard of cord wraps (and if you don't have one yet to organize your tech cords, this is your sign!), but this one is *luxe* and at a super affordable price (psst—it's also on sale!). It's 100% full grain leather, you can get it monogrammed, AND it comes in ten colors ranging from neutrals to fun, bright hues. No more tangled cords for you! 02 of 06 Pet Mess Cleaner-Upper Photo by Chewy. $20 at Chewy We love our pets but cleaning up their messes can be...an unpleasant task to say the least. Enter: this mess and odor cleanup! You just sprinkle it over the mess, leave it for a bit, and then sweep it up. It helps to deodorize the area and absorb the liquid. Note that this works on hard indoor surfaces, not rugs and carpets! 03 of 06 A Laundry Bag Backpack Photo by Steele Canvas $120 at Steelecanvas.com Don't let your laundry drag you down! For those without a washer/dryer at home, you know how much of a pain it is to lug all your clothes and sheet to the laundromat. I love my IKEA bags, but this is a much more back-healthy choice. It's also perfect for college-aged kids, as they could even use it as a hamper if they don't have a ton of space in their dorm room. 04 of 06 A Cordless Broom/Vacuum Combo Photo by Amazon / Vabroom. Orig. $90 $80 at Amazon This may be one of the best product names ever—VABROOM! A genius vacuum and broom in one, this cleaning helper suctions up all the crumbs and smaller pieces your broom just can't quite get. It holds up to a cup of debris! 05 of 06 A Guide to Companion Planting Photo by Uncommon Goods $70 at Uncommon Goods Tomatoes next to sunflowers? Cosmos next to roses? If you're stumped about how to plot out your garden (it can be tricky!) check out this handy, all-in-one seed bank and companion planting guide to take a bit of the guesswork out of your gardening journey. It comes with 32 thoughtfully selected seed varieties. 06 of 06 Travel Capsule and Shampoo Set Photo by Cadence + Davines $77 at Davines.com It's no secret that at Real Simple we love a good travel organization product, and Cadence Capsules are high on our list of favorite ways to carry anything from jewelry to vitamins to toiletries. Whether you're headed to the gym or on vacation, these smart capsules won't leak, and they're magnetic and modular, so you can connect several and keep them neatly together. Bonus: they've done a limited-edition collab with Davines, so you can buy your fave shampoo and conditioner, plus a Cadence Capsule that matches. Win-win. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit More Must-Shop Products Fall Denim From Levi's, Gloria Vanderbilt, and More Just Dropped—Starting at $16 6,000+ Shoppers Love These $4 Snuggly Bath Towels They Call Spa-Like The Best-Selling Shacket That Amazon Shoppers Say ‘Goes With Everything’ Is on Sale for $30