24 Reasons Wednesday Might Actually Not Totally Suck This Week
Ah, Wednesday. The Mount Everest of the workweek. You’ve conquered Monday’s initial shock, navigated Tuesday’s growing to-do list, and now you stand at the precipice of… well, more work, probably. That glorious weekend finish line feels like a distant mirage, and your coffee cup is starting to look like your only true friend. The midweek slump is real, it’s potent, and it has an uncanny ability to make even the smallest task feel like a Herculean effort.
But what if we told you there are little pick-me-ups, clever gadgets, and sanity-supporting finds that can actually help you power through the dreaded Hump Day? We’ve dug deep to find those items that can inject a little joy, a bit of ease, or just a moment of “huh, that’s neat” into your Wednesday, helping you slide into Thursday with a bit more pep in your step.
Review: “I always keep Mighty Patch on hand for the occasional pimple, and it’s been incredibly helpful! Whenever I notice a pimple, I place a patch on it, which prevents me from picking at the spot and helps absorb impurities. This makes the pimple shrink and heal faster, often reducing its size overnight but it may take longer for big pimple.” – Joy
Review: “I bought these as a more natural/less chemical method (just put a couple drops of essential oil on them) instead of using dryer sheets, and they really do speed up the drying time immensely for my dryer!” – Holly M.
Review: “The Instant Pot Duo has completely changed the way I cook! It’s incredibly versatile—I can pressure cook, slow cook, sauté, steam, and even make yogurt, all in one pot. Meals that used to take hours are now done in minutes, and everything comes out tender and flavorful. It’s easy to use, with clear settings and a safety-locking lid for peace of mind. This has become my go-to appliance for quick, delicious meals. Highly recommend for busy families or anyone who loves convenient cooking!” – SC
Review: “We are not planners, and we got this for last minute dinner decisions. It’s a miracle worker! Such great quality. And really defrosts meat in no time. Very happy with my purchase.” – Placeholder
Review: “We found that the Wine Bottle Stoppers work as advertised. They are wine-bottle sized hand vacuum pumps, which fit over the ends of wine bottles. They work very well on traditional wine bottles. Creating a partial vacuum at t he top of the unused wine will keep it fresh longer. The only negative is that they do not work on screw-top bottles.” – PaulM
Feeling a little less “ugh, Wednesday” and a bit more “okay, I can do this” already? We thought so! It’s amazing what a few clever solutions and a little retail daydreaming can do for the soul. Keep that momentum going, because we’re only halfway through our arsenal of midweek mood-boosters designed to get you over the hump in style.
Review: “I use this for garlic primarily and hate using presses as they leave debris behind in the reservoir that would otherwise be useful and need a bit of cleaning. This twisty device is sturdy, super easy to clean and can reasonably hold 4 cloves of garlic. I remove the garlic skin first. Couple twists to mince and then move the garlic to the sides with another twist and use. So many uses for this device. I absolutely love this grinder and use it almost daily. UPDATE. I got randy and kept stuffing garlic in this twister. Got 9 medium to large cloves in it! 3 at a time. Keep twisting!” – Jeff
Review: “Very well written, easy to follow and tons of great recipes. I can hardly flip through even a few pages without placing bookmarks on dishes I want to make. This will keep me busy for years and a great gift for any “foodies” you know.” – Shannon Grendahl
Review: “So easy to use. Just toss it in the washer on “clean” cycle. You will notice a difference. The value is great as you use monthly. Impressed with the quality and fresh smell after running a cycle.” – mcd-runner
Review: “I love my Ninja! It’s great for making my protein smoothies at a great price. The auto IQ feature is awesome! Very powerful it crushes ice and frozen fruits like nothing. Definitely recommend.” – Gaby
Review: “The hype is real! Super durable! It’s soft yet aggressive. That’s the best way to describe it. The smiley face got my wife to buy it so my kids would be more inclined to do the dishes. She lost that one, they still don’t do the dishes. The silver lining here is that we found the best sponge ever and every time I do the dishes I draw the smiley face! It’s like the dishes are happy to see me… Crap! My wife got me again!” – Bobby B
Review: “I am a believer!!! I was skeptical that these would work, but was desperate to try them because I kept having to throw away fruits and vegetables way before their time. This is the second time I have bought this item. They work so good! But I bought a second set so I could use them in the other crisper. I no longer toss out produce because they went bad before I could eat them. I use it for: apples, plums, salad, broccoli, and guacamole (because once the container is open, it spoils fast). I have not tried it with bananas or oranges, as I did not have room for them in the crisper with all the apples I keep on hand. I will try bananas now and report back later.” – BlondieGal
Review: “I’ve been using this peeler for years. The wider handle is easier to grip in my arthritic hands. The blade is sharp and makes peeling a breeze!” – myra young
Review: “These are the best! I have tried a couple different products similar to this and these ones are by far the best. The material is sturdy and can handle a decent amount of weight. I love the circular slots because they keep the items secure while folded down. I use pretty standard hangers with a metal hook and for most of my lighter items I can fit two articles of clothing per circle to optimize storage. The hooks rotate well and seem very secure. Finally, my biggest highlight of this specific product is the fact that they collapse so flat. Other options collapse and are just as bulky as if the items were hanging without it. These truly do save space when they are collapsed. The only negative I can find is the plastic hooks do not slide as easily as metal across my wood clothes rod.” – Lauren Volker
Alright, you’ve seen gadgets to simplify, treats to delight, and organizers to bring a little calm to the chaos. Your Wednesday is probably looking a whole lot brighter (or at least more manageable) already. But don’t let that slump stage a comeback! We’ve got a final batch of brilliant finds to ensure you conquer the rest of the week.
Review: “These have helped me immensely with my weight loss goals. These containers help me with meal prepping for lunch, allowing me to pack a variety of things while prioritizing what nutrients I’m focusing on. Super easy to use and clean, just toss them in the dishwasher. They seal very tightly and are good to toss in your lunchbox. They aren’t overly large and will fit into most cupboard and drawers. Honestly really good value for money considering how much I use these.” – Bevin
Review: “This arrived so well packaged and all the parts were good quality. I bought this for my MIL who works at an infusion center, and it makes the cutest display on any plant.” – Rebecca R BonDurant
Review: “I only get these for my bathrooms. I love them. They do replace the drain plug (at least in my tubs), but for how well it works, it’s an easy trade-off. They are easy to clean, and they really do work.” – Kayla
Review: “This product was a gift and I absolutely love it. Run, don’t walk, to purchase one. It works to drain water and grease. On multiple sizes of pots. It’s a dream to use and clean. Recommend 100%.” – Kara
Review: “This product was received rapidly and in good shape. It worked properly like it should. It is convenient to use expanded for vegetables then collapses to a smaller size for storage. We had one previously that worked for years and finally wore out. We were glad to get this replacement.” – GLM
Review: “These refrigerator liners are wonderful. They fit easily in the frig and actually make it look “happy” inside. So much easier to keep clean than the clear plastic shelves!” – Harriet
