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Everyday Gear I Actually Use: Desk, Car, Gym, Kitchen, Grooming & Grill
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items The everyday stuff I actually own and use outside of nails, grow and apparel: my Mac desk setup, car essentials, gym gear, kitchen tools, my grooming kit and the grill and outdoor gear I use all summer. Some links earn me a small commission at no ext...
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Desk Setup
Car
Gym
Kitchen
Grooming
Outdoor & Grill
Desk Setup
The scroll wheel alone is worth it, it flies through long pages and spreadsheets. Comfortable for all-day use, and one button switches it between my Mac and another device.
Logitech MX Master 3S Wireless Mouse
Getting the laptop up to eye level stopped me from hunching over the desk. Pair it with a wireless mouse and it feels like a real desk setup instead of a laptop on a table.
Twelve South Curve Laptop Stand
My everyday earbuds for calls and focus time at the desk. They hop between my Mac and iPhone automatically, so there's no re-pairing every time I switch.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation
Macs don't have enough ports. This one small hub adds HDMI for a monitor, regular USB for older gear and an SD card reader, and it passes charging through.
Anker 341 USB-C Hub (7-in-1)
Car
Magnetic mount so my phone snaps on for directions and pulls right off when I get out. Way less fumbling than a clamp mount.
iOttie Velox MagSafe Compatible Air Vent Car Mount
Lives in my trunk. It jumps a dead battery without needing a second car, and the USB port doubles as a phone charger in a pinch. Top it off every few months.
NOCO Boost GB40 1000A Jump Starter
For quick cleanups between car washes. Crumbs, sand and dirt on the floor mats come right up, and it's cordless so I don't need to find an outlet.
BLACK+DECKER dustbuster 12V Cordless Handheld Vacuum
Records the road every time I drive in case anything happens. It's small enough to hide behind the rearview mirror, so it's not in my line of sight.
Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3
Gym
Keeps water cold all day, and having both a straw and a wide spout means I actually drink more. The lid locks so it can ride in a gym bag without leaking.
Owala 24 oz. FreeSip Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Good for warmups, glute work and workouts on the road. A set with five resistance levels covers almost everything, and they fit in a pocket of my gym bag.
Body-Solid Mini Resistance Bands (5-Pack)
When my grip gives out before my back and legs do on rows and deadlifts, these let me finish the set. The padding keeps them from digging into my wrists.
Harbinger Big Grip No-Slip Pro Lifting Straps
A whole rack of dumbbells in two. Turn the dial to change the weight between sets, which saves a ton of space for home workouts.
BowFlex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells (Pair)
Kitchen
Probably the most-used thing in my kitchen. Crispy food fast without heating up the whole oven, and the basket is easy to clean. Great for reheating leftovers too.
Ninja Pro 4-in-1 Air Fryer
Cheap, lasts forever and gets better the more you cook with it. Best sear on steaks and burgers. Dry it right after washing and rub in a little oil so it doesn't rust.
Lodge 12-Inch Cast Iron Skillet
Set it and walk away. I use it for rice, shredded chicken and big batches for meal prep. Way faster than the stove for anything that normally simmers for hours.
Instant Pot Duo 6-Quart 7-in-1 Pressure Cooker
One good sharp chef's knife does most of the work in a kitchen. Hand wash it, dry it right away and hone it every so often to keep the edge.
Henckels Classic Precision 8-inch Chef's Knife
Grooming
Cordless clipper for lineups and quick cuts at home. Strong enough for thick hair, holds a charge for a few cuts, and the adjustable blade covers most fades without swapping guards constantly.
Wahl Cordless Magic Clip
Trims and shaves without nicks or razor bumps. Good for keeping a short beard clean or going fully smooth, works wet or dry, and the blades last months before swapping.
Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 Face
Cleans way better than a manual brush. The 2-minute timer buzzes every 30 seconds so you actually hit every part of your mouth, and the pressure sensor stops you from scrubbing too hard.
Oral-B Pro 1000 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush
Outdoor & Grill
Classic charcoal grill that just works. Burgers, wings and steaks taste better over charcoal, the vents make heat easy to control, and the ash catcher makes cleanup quick. Lasts for years.
Weber Original Kettle 22 in. Charcoal Grill
Smash burgers, cheesesteaks and breakfast for a crowd all at once. Heats up fast, the flat top cooks stuff a grill can't, and this size folds up to fit in a garage or truck bed.
Blackstone 2-Burner Propane Griddle
Keeps ice frozen for hours at the grill or on a hot day, or coffee hot all morning. Doesn't sweat, survives getting dropped, and the magnetic lid slider is easy to clean.
YETI Rambler 20 oz Tumbler with MagSlider Lid
Driveway, deck, siding, patio furniture and the car. Electric means no gas or oil changes, just plug it in and go, and 2500 PSI is plenty for anything around the house.
RYOBI 2500 PSI Electric Pressure Washer