Even when you’re not at home
Living in today is both amazing and confusing at the same time. We are definitely living in the days of options. We can either choose to simplify our daily tasks or remain in the postmodern era. Let’s welcome the metamodern era and delegate our daily tasks to our little minions, and no I don’t mean our kids. Welcome to my little world of toys. Things that I swear are momma’s little helper, other than gummies.
Let’s be honest- metamodern life is wild. We’re expected to hustle, meditate, declutter, parent, meal-prep, and plan vacations we never take — all before lunch. That’s where these trending smart products come in: they do the daily heavy lifting (or at least the mental lifting) so you can finally reclaim your peace, your plans, and your time.
And yes — if you purchase through the Amazon links below, I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). It’s a tiny way to support Simply Sanely — and it funds my coffee habit and my dream of outsourcing laundry forever.
1. Eufy Smart Vacuum – Because Dust Should Handle Itself
I LOVE these robot vacuums. They are so convenient and handy and they don’t call out sick or pretend to sleep so they can’t hear you asking to vacuum the house. This handy dandy vac doesn’t need a thing from you for weeks, possibly months(2, but I don’t want to push it). It empties itself into the built in bag holding canister that houses the vac and charges it. Program it to take care of the house and provide different levels of suction depending on where it’s cleaning.
Ever since the great purge of 24, it’s been my favorite little helper. I highly recommend reading “how I Swedish Death Cleaned to minimalism”. It will set you free and once you’re free, you’ll wonder what took you so long to get there. Once there, enjoy more freedom. After I got rid of the card table, 2 end tables, and the coffee table, the living room had room to live. Yes, all of the aforementioned tables were in one room. Now, the robot vacuum had room to roam and do its thing. And I still have freedom. Eufy L60 Robot Vacuum, Ultra Strong 5,000 Pa Suction, iPath Laser Navigation, for Deep Floor Cleaning, Ideal for Hair, Hard Floors. This self-charging, self-navigating little wonder quietly handles crumbs, dust bunnies, and whatever your kid just dropped without bothering you.
2. Google Nest Thermostat – Sanity Starts at 75 Degrees
Imagine that you’re sitting on the beach, and all of a sudden you realized that you didn’t change your thermostat before leaving. I honestly just did that when we left for our 10 day Florida trip. Half the trip was for my son’s volleyball team and the other half visiting family. Dog was at grandpa’s house, so there was nothing enjoying the comforts of my home, except the electric company. Thank you Google, I was able to change it to 85 and saved some dollars while spending many. But I feel like I also gave a vacation to the HVAC system and hopefully its appreciation will show in the long run.
Control your home temperature from your phone. Whether you’re in bed, at the office, or “vacationing” at Target, your energy bills (and your sanity) will thank you.
🛒 Get the Nest Thermostat here
3. Eufy RoboVac with Mop – Because Who Has Time to Mop or Vacuum?
I know that I have already mentioned a robot vacuum, and having both might seem like overkill. Maybe it is, but maybe it isn’t. My logic is this, do you use your broom to mop or do you use your mop to sweep(I have actually done this and it worked, until I needed to actually mop-it was spreading the dirt). It’s nice not having to mop daily. I still do a deep cleaning once a month, which is way better than actually mopping everyday. I do have to empty and clean, along with refill the water reservoir with the mop, but that’s like a drop in the mop bucket, compared to what I used to do daily. This 2-in-1 smart robot vacuums and mops in a single pass, giving your floors the glow-up they deserve while you catch up on literally anything else. Quiet, slim, and smart enough to avoid cords, it’s like a housekeeper you don’t have to make awkward small talk with or worry that they will call in sick.
🛒 Shop the Eufy Vacuum + Mop here
4. Echo Show 8 – Home Control, Video Calls, and Recipes (All Hands-Free)
Alexa call Nana
Cook, video call Grandma, check security cameras, control smart lights… all without touching a thing. Picture this…you’re elbow deep in cookie dough or lasagna layering and you need a specific creamer for your afternoon coffee(fat free french vanilla). “Alexa call nana”. Nana just happens to be at the grocery store and once she arrives in the dairy section, you can navigate her until she is red hot. She grabs it and once she brings it to you, you can enjoy the sweet taste of victory. No guessing, no frustrating regrets, just the all knowing(mostly knowing), helpful Alexa. “Alexa show me the recipe for grandma’s special brownies”. If you keep it in the kitchen, don’t miss a beat. You can watch anything, while cooking everything.
5. Bose QuietComfort Headphones – The Mom Muting Device
Calgon, take me away. These provide the perfect getaway, for when you need 20-30min of solitude. They perfectly block distractions that come in the form of, “MOM, I can’t, I need, have you seen…” These are literally Perfect for working from home, traveling, or simply pretending you can’t hear the chaos. Noise canceling magic. Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones, Wireless Headphones with Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime
🛒 Order Bose QC Headphones here
6. 2in1 Coffee Maker-Pods or Grounds~Tastyle
Not exactly a techy. But starting the day off right is smart. To pod or not to pod, you have the option.
Some days I wake up needing more than a 12oz cup of coffee, and some days I feel like having a cappuccino. Starting the day off right, with exactly what I need, when I need it is simply sanely. No waste, no fuss. Filling up the water reservoir every couple of nights, saves time in the mornings. I have also made it my nightly routine to prepare my coffee right after dinner(I don’t use pods, I love this reusable coffee filter). Single Serve Coffee Maker with Rechargeable & Detachable Milk Frother, Iced and Hot Coffee Machine for K Cup & Grounds, 40oz Removable Water Reservoir, 6 Cup Sizes-6oz, 8oz, 10oz, 12oz, 16oz, 24oz Fits 7.3″ tall Travel Mug, Black
7. Kasa Smart Plugs – Turn Off the Flat Iron from Vacation
Ever left the house and panicked over the curling iron? Or maybe running late for the school concert and after ironing your son’s pants, you’re left wondering, did I unplug the iron? These smart plugs are the anxiety cure. Control them from your phone anywhere.
8. DAYBETTER Smart WiFi Led Lights 100ft
Tuya App Controlled Led Strip Lights, Work with Alexa and Google Assistant, Timer Schedule, Color Changing Led Lights for Bedroom Party Kitchen
Entering the house with both arms filled with groceries, barely able to turn the doorknob. “Alexa kitchen lights”, and the kitchen lights beneath the cabinets turn on. I am all about speaking it into existence. It’s better than the clapper. The voice control on the smart strip lights can work with Alexa and Google home assistant. Easily turn on/off the light and change the light color or brightness with a simple voice command. Plus, placing them around your teen’s bed makes you the cool mom, for a moment.
Timer & schedule : You can schedule the smart led strip or automatically switch on/off via your phone app. Led lights that sync to music, these wi-fi led strip lights can change color and sync with music. Liven up any space and move to your own beats. Cheaper than most smart lightbulbs.
Simply Sanely
Smart doesn’t have to mean complicated. These products help you do more — or better yet, do less — so you can spend your precious minutes doing what matters… or doing nothing at all (no judgment).