One of my favorite parts of December online are all the best of the year lists. Isn’t it fun to see what people love?!

Whether it’s books, products, movies, or more, I’m here for every one of these lists!

For the past five years, I’ve put together a year-end list of some of my favorite products (you can see the 2019 list here , the 2020 list here , the 2021 list here , the 2022 list here , the 2023 list here , and the 2024 list here ), and I like to keep an eye out all year long for products that make the cut!

Here are my favorite products of 2025!

(PS Keep an eye out for Bart’s favorite products this year – post coming later this week!)

The best products of 2025

Candied jalapenos
I got these for a recipe this spring and I can’t believe I’ve never tried them before! They add the perfect balance of sweet, sour and spicy, instantly taking any dish to the next level. I put them on everything now. Pizza, sandwiches, salad, tacos – whatever you want, and a candy bar a slice of jalapeño makes it better!

Shoulder bag
My beloved fanny pack that I’ve taken on the road for the past few years has been completely sold out for months with no restock in sight, so I’ve been on the hunt for a replacement. I ordered one of these bags for my 14 year old and the moment I opened it, I ordered one for myself too. It seamlessly transitions from a shoulder bag to a belt bag, fits my basic Kindle, sunglasses, wallet, and keys, and it’s so good I haven’t used another bag since it arrived. I ended up ordering one for my three youngest girls and we are all obsessed! (Some colors and styles are 50% off PLUS my affiliate code JANSSEN will have an extra 10% off!).

Portable charger
I have several other portable chargers and this is the one I used every day on our trip to Boston – it charges my phone CRAZY fast and it’s nice and slim, so it fits easily in my little shoulder bag. There are many color options and I like that there are two types of built-in cables.

Gold bracelet
This bracelet was one of the things on my wish list for my 40th birthday and my parents gave it to me (along with this one). I’ve been wearing it almost every day since my birthday and I love that it adds a little subtle sparkle to every outfit without getting in my way! I ended up ordering this one from the same brand too and I love it just as much!

Zippered case
I’m completely obsessed with these – I got them in the summer when I was at Target with my husband and now I can’t stop talking about them. They’re super handy for holding sunscreen, snacks, card games and, of course, school supplies. And under $4? It doesn’t matter if I get ten!

Yoto card holder
I can’t believe how long it took me to try these viral Yoto card storage tab and ring sets, but now I’m completely converted. I love not having papers scattered all over the house! And for less than $10 for 10 rings and 200 cards? Get a set now.

Origami Foldology Set
This was easily the most popular thing I shared this year! THOUSANDS of you have gotten them for Easter baskets, road trips, airline flights or to stock up on birthday presents. These kept my girls entertained on our long flights to/from Australia.

Thin strap sandals
I wore them CONSTANTLY all summer. I love the way they look, they’re comfortable, and they’ve held up great for hiking (I wore them for two consecutive days of camping and hiking in Canyonlands in the spring), pool trips, canyon adventures, and everyday life. I literally cannot recommend them enough!

Tilted Puzzle Board
I loved my puzzle board that I bought last year, but this year I couldn’t help but try a slanted version and oh. My word, I’m in love with it. It has all the features I love about the other one (space for a 1500-piece puzzle, sorting drawers, and rotation function), but it also tilts up so your neck doesn’t get tired bending over, and the surface is SLIGHTLY grippy so the pieces don’t slide off (although you can still slide them by hand with no problem).

Nike Killshot sneakers
These were my most worn shoes all year and were truly the MVPs of our trip to Australia – I wore them pretty much every single day of our trip, even for miles and miles of walking. If you’re looking for a straight-out-of-the-box travel shoe, I think the Ecco is better (they took longer to break in), but now that they’re broken in, they were absolutely perfect for all that travel and I think they’re a little more fun than the Ecco.

And here are my team’s favorite products!

analese

Cute Kindle case
I’ve had the same black Kindle case since I got my first Kindle in 2011! The black case was still in good condition, but I wanted something more fun and easier to spot. This one has a wrist strap, a kickstand, and a magnetic case, plus it’s so cute! Use code EVERYDAYREADING15

Bae skin
I’ve had my eye on this face serum for too long and decided it was time to ditch my $5 Ponds moisturizer that I’ve been using for the past 20 years. Skin Bae is incredibly hydrating and gives my face just the right amount of glow (not greasy). I was really tempted to try their new alternative to retinol, maybe in 2026! Use the code JANSSEN

Kelsey

Pepper mill
There’s nothing like freshly ground pepper, and after nearly two years of using a broken grinder, I finally upgraded and am obsessed. This hand-cranked grinder lets you grind a generous amount of pepper in the bottom reservoir, so when a recipe calls for something like 2 teaspoons, you can actually measure it instead of guessing how many cranks are needed.

Picnic blanket
I received this outdoor picnic blanket last Christmas and this year we have used it in the spring, summer and fall. Last summer we even made a goal to picnic in a new park once a week — and this blanket came with us every time. It’s incredibly durable, water resistant, and folds away neatly for easy transportation. Plus, the designs and prints couldn’t be cuter.

Jennifer

Tineco wet and dry vacuum cleaner I’ve had my eye on one of these vacuum cleaners for over a year and finally got one. It completely lives up to the hype! I have an adorable, but very messy one year old, and this vacuum has made cleaning up after meals so much easier! Cleans sticky, crumbly and wet residues in no time. I now use it much more than my Dyson Stick vacuum cleaner (which is much more expensive)!

Milk frother When I thought about my favorite products this year, I tried to think about the things I use every single day. This definitely fits the bill! I guess I know I’m thirty because the number of supplements I take each day has increased: protein powder, electrolytes, pre workout, creatine, etc. This milk frother comes with us on holiday, I love it so much! I bought a larger immersion blender but ended up returning it because I didn’t like it as much as this little milk frother. When they are on offer I stock up and keep several on hand!

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