Just 31 Basic Products To Basically Help You Get Through A Basic Day
You know 'em, you love 'em, you need 'em.

I am a staff writer on the BuzzFeed Shopping team who focuses primarily on practical and problem-solving products (although you can also catch me writing about cute, fun, and ~weird~ products, too!). When I'm not perusing the web for helpful and interesting thingamabobs, I'm usually writing plays, short films, and original TV pilots. Speaking of TV, I'm currently watching all things Critical Role and Dropout TV. Oh, and every British detective show ever made.
You know 'em, you love 'em, you need 'em.
No cap. Or whatever you kids are saying these days.
These have a "second encore at a concert" vibe.
It's like, I'm grateful to have a body *and* I'm also upset that it has to sweat.
Like, I think they might even be exceptional.
Heat, humidity, and oil have no friends here.
Get your front-facing camera ready ASAP.
Don't suffer aches and pains a second longer than you need to.
Buying these things at a discount is just plain responsible.
Don't forget to take a name tag at the next meeting.
Surprisingly useful Etsy finds you'll thank me for later. Or you can thank me now, if you'd like.
Just because it's normal, doesn't mean it's not incredibly annoying.
This year, you're gonna beat summer. Is it a competition? No. Are you still gonna win? Yes.
It's like, I'm grateful to have a body *and* I'm also upset that it has to sweat.
Unfortunately, real life is not The Sims. But, at least we can get the things we need on a budget.