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By Abby • Personally Tested • Sumter, SC

Real things I actually use at home — tested in my own house, in my own words. No made-up ratings, no prices I haven’t verified, and no shop links until the destination is confirmed.

The First Four Finds

These are products I actually use. All Personally Tested. No prices or star ratings are shown — I’m not posting either until I’ve verified them for the exact product.

1. Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max — Personally Tested

Air purifier I run at home. From my home: The smoke smell in my home is hardly there with the original supplied filter. My SmokeBlock filter is unopened. Best for: Cutting down lingering smoke smell day to day.

Illustrative product photo — Abby’s own photos coming soon. Shop link coming soon.

2. Tide PODS with OXI — Personally Tested

Laundry pods I switched to — and stayed with. “Tide PODS with OXI cleaned better and smelled better than Persil for me. They even got that old-clothes smell out.” Best for: Laundry that needs a deeper clean and fresher smell.

Illustrative product photo — Abby’s own photos coming soon. Shop link coming soon. Exact package still to be confirmed before any link goes live.

3. Signature Design by Ashley Stupendous 3-Piece Sectional — Personally Tested • Full Review

Ordered December 2024, along with the matching oversized chair (separate item). Huge, fluffy, and a statement piece. What I love: Teddy-bear comfort, oversized cushions, comfortable enough to sleep on, covers washed fresh again. Trade-off: Heavy to move, and the big covers need room to hang dry.

Product photo of the Stupendous sectional and matching oversized chair — not a photo of Abby’s own home. Read the full review: Ashley Stupendous Sectional Review. Shop link coming soon.

4. Amazon Smart Plug — Personally Tested • Full Review

I bought two and currently use one for my bedroom lamp. Very easy setup, reliable so far, and I can name it in the Alexa app. Why I like it: I ask Alexa to turn the lamp off — no getting out of bed, no reaching for my phone. No drawbacks noticed so far. Best for: Voice control for a lamp you use every night.

Illustrative product photo — Abby’s own photos coming soon. Read the full review: Amazon Smart Plug Review. Shop link coming soon.

Thanks for stopping by. Every find here is something I actually use at home, written up in my own words. More finds and reviews are on the way — and I’ll swap in my own photos of each product as I take them.