The Wackiest, Best-Selling Problem-Solvers from Grommet

We’ve all had amazing ideas for products that would help make our day-to-day lives a bit easier, but how many of us have actually gone forth and created such items? Over at The Grommet, tons of entrepreneurs’ creations are available for sale and address a whole range of issues, from keeping eyeglasses clean while on-the-go to easily spreading stick butter (hey, that’s important, too!). Take a look at some of our favorites below.

Okay, this may not seem like the most glamorous item, but we all need to keep our lenses streak-free, right? Say buh-bye to smudges with this handy tool—a brush and carbon pads work together to keep your spectacles looking brand new.

Prime watermelon eating season is right around the corner, but getting that perfect slice can be difficult… or it was, up until the invention of this slicer and server. This knife-and-tong-type combo creates neat, even slices without the mess.

So your phone, laptop, and iPad all need charging at once but you want to keep them within reach. What do you do? Snag this charger, which has ports for seven different devices. Multitasking (or powering up the entire household) has never been so easy.

Sometimes you just want to come home and kick your shoes off… literally. Hate tying and untying shoelaces? This product is for you. Elastic ties allow anyone to slip in and out of their shoes without stretching them out. Grab a neon pack or opt for a more traditional color.

Go green without toting large reusable bags everywhere you go. This bag set folds up to fit within a small case that can be stored inside a purse or glove compartment. The bags are easily washable, and their uses are endless, so you have no excuse not to always keep one on hand.

Ever wonder how your cousin got her wedding invites to look so perfect? You, too, can craft beautiful envelopes with this handy stationery tool, which helps even the messiest writers create a gorgeous design.

Last but not least, why struggle spreading cold butter when there’s a better solution? This tool grates and softens butter in an instant while keeping it fresh and is sure to be a hit at the dinner table.