1. A lil' polar bear hydrating eye stick for some sweet, sweet relief when you wake up with puffy, aching eyes. This formula is blended with Iceland glacial water to help tighten skin and tackle dark circles so you look and feel more ~refreshed~.
Promising review: "I have always had serious dark circles and bags under my eyes and this has really changed this for me. The results are incredible. The puffiness is gone.
The dark circles are hardly noticeable. My sensitive skin has not broken out. I never write reviews, but this was so good that I had to write a review.
This actually works." — Ben Get it from Amazon for $9.90 (available in six styles).
2. Death Wish Instant Coffee Packets so downright (dare I say, DANGEROUSLY) delicious that even the biggest coffee snobs you know might trade in their precious pour-overs. That is, if they can handle the 300mg of caffeine per cup 👀.
Check out a TikTok of the Deathwish Instant Coffee in action. (Also I read at least one review of someone PUTTING THIS IN THEIR MORNING SMOOTHIE , some of you are WILD.) Death Wish Coffee is a small business that specializes in coffee pods, grounds, whole beans, and more.
Promising review : "So let me start by saying that this coffee is delicious and works if you’re someone like me who wants to stay awake. I work night shifts at a hospital, and in the mornings, when I get home, I’m quite tired and sleepy. I made myself a cup of coffee and waited for it to work.
Now let me tell y’all!!! This coffee kept me awake for hours!! BOY, WAS I WOWED INDEED ...
best believe I went ahead and ordered three more boxes. This is now my to-go coffee if I need a BOOST!!!!!! If you like coffee and want to stay awake, then BUY THIS COFFEE!!! I’m happy I no longer have to take naps to get re-energized." — nancy Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $8.
79 . 3. An anxious pumpkin night-light who's just doing his best to keep the spirit of spooky season alive all year long even though he's *lowers voice* a lil' bit afraid of ghosts!! Someone needs to give this brave baby gourd a hug.
Promising review: "This item definitely exceeded the definition of cuteness. I bought this for my bookshelf, and now my nieces are asking one for their room. 🎃 Love how it has a timer for 30 minutes.
It works great." — Book_Hollows Get it from Amazon for $16.99 .
4. A set of book-shaped sponges , aka what happens when Cinderella and Belle collaborate on your birthday gift. Promising review: "These sponges are adorable!! I've gotten so many compliments on them from friends and family.
They're bright and look great along my sink. I haven't used them yet because I don't want to ruin them, but they look like decent sponges. They're so pretty, though you probably won't want to use them either! They would make a great housewarming gift!! " — EC Get a set of three from Amazon for $10 .
5. A shaker of Thin Mint seasoning you need to buy as a favor to all your taste buds immediately. Allow me to paint a picture for you: Thin Mint coffee, Thin Mint pudding, Thin Mint popcorn, Thin Mint anything your dessert gremlin heart desires.
I stared at this for months online before caving and buying it, and when I tell you!! It jazzes up my morning coffee in a way that makes my little '90s baby heart sing. I've also loved it on Greek yogurt, oatmeal, and mug cakes. Plus, when I am feeling lonely for a real Thin Mint, and we're not in Girl Scout cookie season, I'll shake this on an Oreo Thin to stave off the despair.
Get it from Amazon for $4.98 (and try their s'mores seasoning blend, too!). 6.
A set of Goldfish fridge magnets — aka "Holdfish" — to instantly assert the superiority of this cracker to anyone who enters your home and dares to think they can suggest a snack food that doesn't smile back. Handy Cute Art is a Florida-based Etsy shop that specializes in quirky home products. Promising review: "These are the cutest ever! My daughter ate these guys [a lot] growing up.
Great reminder gift of her fave snack food!" — Teresa A Houtz Get a set of six from Handy Cute Art on Etsy for $10.20 (originally $12). 7.
An evidence bag-themed zipper pouch so the next time you pull out your lipstick you can be all, "It's not my fault that looking this good is a crime 😘 ." Promising review: "What a great gift for a crime/forensic LEO (unless they are sick of seeing them) or a TV show aficionado of crime. I am in the second category, as well as a crime fiction author.
Not only does it hold items like a phone, wallet items, and change, you can use it for a Kindle separately. " — Claire O'Sullivan Get it from Amazon fo r $9.99 (available in four styles).
8. A buildable Space Glow Color-Changing Lipstick with a sheer, subtle shimmer and a unique blue-based pink tint formulated with pH technology so it will adapt to a personalized shade so perfect you'll look stellar 💫. Check out a TikTok of the Space Glow Color-Changing Lipstick in action.
Promising review : "I liked the first one I bought so much that I went back and ordered another for my purse. It’s smooth and the color, on me, develops into a soft rose. Give it a try!" — MarieTherese Get it from Amazon for $4.
99 . 9. A NeeDoh Nice Cube , an *elite* sensory fidget toy for anyone who wants to add more calm into their life but with a dose of whimsy.
This goo-filled, delightfully colorful fidget has a satisfying squish and weight to it, and reviewers love that it doesn't have the kind of stickiness that picks up debris and makes it hard to clean. Promising review: "High quality and very durable! This cube is fantastic for any age and any need. The cube provides slight resistance when compressed, which is both stress-relieving and satisfying!!! Once squeezed, it quickly returns to its natural shape.
A great choice!" — Joe stevenson Get it from Amazon for $8.25 (the color is either blue, pink, or purple and gets selected for you at random!). 10.
A reusable silicone cactus dryer ball that pet owners especially love because it catches hair like nobody's business. These lil' desert bubs also help soften fabric, reduce wrinkles, *and* save drying time, so they're putting all the decorative but useless succulents in your home to shame. Check out a TikTok of the cactus dryer ball .
Promising review : "This is my first time using these, and I'm already in love! I saw someone say these can catch hair but I didn't know if these would really catch hair until I used them. They even captured cat hair, which is life-changing for me! 😄😻" — E & D Get a set of four from Amazon for $7.99 (available in five styles).
11. A set of cowboy straw toppers to add some much-needed "yeehaw!" into your hydration regimen, and keep your straws safe from germs out here in the wild, bacterial west. Promising review: "So SO CUUUTE! 10/10!! Good product and keeps my straw from getting bugs or germs on it! Plus, it’s really cute.
" — JennA Get a set of four from Amazon for $6.99 . 12.
A " Grievance Journal ," or rather a "burn book for the discerning misanthrope" — a darkly funny, satisfying, and cathartic journal with 52 prompts so you can purge yourself of the ~~darkness~~ of your daily irritations and inconveniences without alarming all your friends and neighbors. (Well, any more than you already do 😈.) Promising review : "Bought this intending to gift it to a friend but ended up getting really into the prompts and decided to keep it for myself.
WOW, what an awesome way to vent and articulate the negativity you're feeling by actually forcing yourself to form coherent thoughts around your emotions. Cheaper and more effective than therapy, buying several more for friends and fam. " — Alex Get it from Amazon for $27.
99 . 13. A set of vinyl coasters to give your coffee table a delightfully retro nostalgic touch *and* protect it from the perils of condensation.
Promising review : "I absolutely adore these!!! They are so cute and definitely do the job! They keep the surface free from water rings and make me giggle!" — johnny williams Get a set of six from Amazon for $5.99 . 14.
A set of mason jar-themed wine glasses so you can keep wine and cheese night very demure, very mindful, very cutesy. Promising review: "Design is so cute. Cups are bigger than expected.
Haven't dropped one yet but I used and washed them many times and they have held up well. Colors are so cute that I can't pick my favorite." — Kyley Hjort-King Get a set of four from Amazon for $21.
99 (available in four styles). 15. A "Through The Seasons" Reverse Coloring Book , which is a newer edition of the original Reverse Coloring Book that took the internet by storm — reviewers swear by this easy, calming artistic outlet to help ease their anxiety, relieve stress, and unleash their inner creativity without taking up too much brainpower.
For those new to the concept — Instead of adding the color to these, you add the lines to create images within the colors. Sort of like a Rorschach test, but make it whimsical. Check out a TikTok of the reverse coloring book in action.
Promising review : "Kendra Norton’s beautiful art books, Reverse Coloring books, have changed my world! My whole life, I thought I was not creative and therefore, had zero artistic ability. Now, this has become my favorite form of artistic expression. I turn on music and/or an audiobook and allow myself to go for an adventure outside of my mind, beyond my mind, if you will.
T his has become my favorite way to process through difficult emotions and experiences I’m working through ." — K. DeWitt Get it from Amazon for $8.
29 . (Psst — check out these cult-fave black fine point pens for $8.99 on Amazon for a good doodling option!) 16.
A ridiculously charming octopus-shaped blackhead remover you can use to gently scrub as part of your skin routine or in the shower to remove excess sebum to exfoliate pores and pull out blackheads, whiteheads, and other miscellaneous gunk from the day that you'd rather evict. Promising review: " I was quite skeptical of all the hype but decided to try it out anyway. This stuff actually works! Two weeks in and my stubborn blackheads are almost gone, and my skin is much clearer.
Holy grail!" — Tmuk Get it from Amazon for $12.50 . 17.
A piece of pickle-themed wall art because the Venn diagram of humans who are cute and humans who live pickles?? A circle. A Lil Too Ironic is a North Carolina-based Etsy shop that specializes in quirky wall art. Promising review: "Love the cute pickle art wall art! The colors are vibrant, and the artwork is printed on thick paper.
All around great quality for a print that's unique and fun! Delivery came on time, which is always appreciated." — jacqueline cabrera Get it from A Lil Too Ironic on Etsy for $15+ (available in two sizes). 18.
A collapsible Magic Mushroom funnel so you can feel like an enchanted forest nymph while you funnel your coffee, wine, baking ingredients, or mystical potions. Check out a TikTok of the magic mushroom funnel in action. Promising review: "I am obsessed with this funnel!!! I juice a lot of citrus and juices for cocktails, and this little guy is the perfect size for bottling.
It’s beyond cute and really great quality . I’m always hesitant about buying silicone items, as I don’t want them to be too thin. This is perfect! Sturdy and cute! Can’t get better than that! The perfect addition to any cottagecore kitchen! " — Abbey Klem Get it from Amazon for $11.
95+ (clip the 30% off coupon on the product page for this price; available in two sizes). 19. A 5-pound bucket of Crayola Air Dry Clay to let you finally follow your inner pottery dreams without all the mess and effort of taking classes.
After you pull the clay out to shape it, it'll harden on its own — no oven or any effort required! From there you can leave it as is or paint over it for a fun vibe. Psst — a lot of reviewers use silicone or plastic molds to get specific shapes! Promising review: "It’s honestly just a really nice material to work with! If you want to create things with clay, this is definitely a good choice! It’s definitely not for professional use, but I feel like that’s a given? I mean, it is Crayola. But all in all, great for those who want to use it for fun!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $10.
62. 20. A set of glow-in-the-dark "tree elves" so the next time you take an enchanted midnight stroll through your front walkway to get home at night, you'll have a whole host of magical critters to welcome you back.
Promising review : "I have actually bought a couple of packs of these. I think they’re so cute and fit so well in a little plant or around the house. Sometimes, I like to let my friends pick out some little guys as members of their families.
Plus, did I mention how cute they are? And they glow in the dark very well." — Jen Get a set of 20 from Amazon for $12.98 (available in green or green and blue as well as a set of 10).
21. And a set of rearview mirror sprites to cheer you up on your long commutes and be your lovely, oh-so-respectful audience when traffic turns into karaoke hour, starring you. Promising revie w: "These are the cutest Studio Ghibli car decorations.
They came in a durable box and are easy to stick anywhere. I’ve had them in my car for months — and in the heat — and they have not lost their stick. 10/10 would buy again.
" — Abby Griffis Get a set of 20 from Amazon for $4.99 22. A "Gracula" garlic crusher , because you know what? If a 108-year-old vampire lurking moodily in the trees in the Pacific Northwest isn't going to fall in love with you and grant you immortality, one might as well make your life in the kitchen a little easier.
Promising review: "I love this little guy. I found him on a BuzzFeed list and had to have it as soon as I saw it! I’ve minced as many as five cloves in it in seconds. It’s a little tricky getting all of the garlic out once minced (I use a silicone basting brush to get most of it, but I always use more than the recipe calls for anyway, so it’s not a deal breaker).
Cleanup is a breeze because he goes right in the dishwasher! " — Barbie Get it from Amazon for $19.95 . 23.
A darling "Candle By The Hour" beehive candle with an absolutely genius concept — once you light it, it only burns until the flame reaches the tip of the little extinguisher, so you don't have to worry about forgetting an open flame. This version is especially cute because you get to decorate the little bees on it yourself! This is made of beeswax and designed to burn for a total of 70 hours! Promising review: "I bought two of these candles, the bigger one and the small one. They are so freaking cute! They look and feel 100% like the pictures! My daughters and I had fun decorating the wax with the toy bees .
I lit them for the first time because the lights went out and I was scared at first because I didn't think they would go out, they 100% go out and I was so relieved I lit some more and went to bed. I am just so glad I got these." — Melissa Gray Get it from Amazon for $25.
87 . 24. An bunny and bear egg mold set because, respectfully, life is short, and we have no business ignoring opportunities to make it as adorable as possible.
Reviewers mention this also works well for rice! Promising review : "Love this! This does exactly what it’s supposed to! My daughters fave lit up seeing her hard boiled eggs look like bunnies. So easy and a breeze to clean." — Karen Get a set of two from Amazon for $5.
99. 25. A projection alarm clock so you don't even have to turn your head or lift yourself to see the time — you can just glimpse at the wall and be like, "Ah, yes.
That strange dream about turning into a pool noodle happened at exactly 3 o'clock again" before falling back asleep. It also functions as a USB port to charge devices! Check out a TikTok of the projection alarm clock in action. Promising review: "The projection on this clock is sublime.
If I am sleeping on my side and turned away from the clock, I merely have to cock my head to see what time it is rather than waking up to turn over and look at the clock. I am buying a second clock for my second bedroom. The design is nonintrusive and takes up very little space on my nightstand.
" — Sheryl S. Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (clip the $20% off coupon on the product page for this price; available in five styles).
26. A mini inflatable tube guy for your desk to cheer you on (or remind you to take a lil' dance break whenever you overwork yourself). Promising review: "OMG! I love this guy! These things large and small will ALWAYS make me laugh.
My husband bought the desk version for me, and I can always count on it to make me laugh. My co-workers love it, too. People just stop by to turn him on for a quick pick-me-up.
I would recommend getting the AC plug since batteries can run down fast. I think we should create a community of fellow air-dancer-havers and post clips of our little guys dancing to our favorite songs. Anyone in?" — Mark Get it from Amazon for $8.
58 . 27. A magnetic rotating UFO-shaped Bluetooth speaker so you can have an ~otherworldly~ experience getting beamed up by your favorite bops.
Promising review : "Bought as a gift, but I will get one for myself. I was totally surprised at the quality of the speaker part of this. Got it for my grandson for Christmas.
He set it up while here after opening, and we listened to Christmas music all day." — Dawna324 Get it from Amazon for $86.39 (clip the 10% off coupon on the product page for this price).
28. A camera lens-shaped thermos that is both aesthetically pleasing *and* delightfully practical — this 12-ounce insulated mug not only will keep coffee hot, but will keep iced drinks and smoothies cold on the go. Why say "cheese" when you can say "caffeine?" Promising review: "I saw this while browsing, and at first, I thought it was a real lens (until I saw the price).
I clicked and had to laugh because it incorporated my husband's two loves — coffee and photography! I got it for him as part of his Christmas gifts, and he loves it. The designer did an excellent job with this. It looks real at first glance, and the raised areas make it very easy to hold.
We laughed when he opened it, and it has become one of his favorite mugs." — Susan Get it from Amazon for $12.83 .
29. A set of cat-themed tarot cards purrrfect for first-timers, complete with a guide on how to pull the cards and how to interpret them. You'll be doing readings for everyone from yourself to your BFF to your actual cat by the end of the week.
Promising review: "Honestly, I saw this tarot deck and thought I needed this for ha ha’s. But man. This deck’s images are hilarious.
It’s so much fun, and I felt so drawn to it as soon as it was in my hands. I am smitten over these kittens. 😍 10000% worth the purchase!" — Kathryn Prouty Get it from Amazon for $17.
38 . 30. A little popcorn bucket vase for a fun punch of color that basically DEMANDS you go to Trader Joe's and get the most colorful mini $4 bouquet to put in it, STAT.
Ban.do is a US-based small business that specializes in quirky accessories, home products, and stationery. This vase is so quirky and ADORABLE — every time I see it in my living room, it makes my heart happy.
I am on a mission to make my living room space as un-boring as possible, and this may be a small piece, but it's got a BIG personality. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun piece of decor! Get it from Amazon for $28.95 .
31. A pair of glowing lightsaber chopsticks to bring balance to The Force *and* to your sushi. As you can see from the above GIF, I bought these for myself, and I love them to pieces.
TBH, I use them as decor every bit as much as I use them to eat. Sometimes I just keep them in my work area to light them up during the day to feel fancy. They toggle back and forth between a bunch of different colors, like red, blue, yellow, purple, and multicolor, so you can either make them match *or* have a red and blue one together and bring ~balance~ to the Force.
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 . 32.
A mousepad that's actually an artistic rendition of you in a Zoom meeting that doesn't have enough of your coworkers' cute dogs and/or babies making cameos in it. Promising review: " Ordered this to use at work, and every single person who's seen it has commented on how funny it is . The quality is great, color is bold, and the printed lines/edges are clear (no blurring of the image).
It's slightly larger than a standard mouse pad, which I kind of like. Definitely a great buy and worth the cost." — K Kuykendall Get it from Amazon for $12.
99 (also available in four other styles). 33. A Michael Scott/Prison Mike reversible dishwasher magnet so you always know whether the dishes in there are clean and need to be put away, or whether they're dirty and here to SCARE YOU STRAIGHT.
Promising review : "My whole family is a fan of The Office , so when I was searching for a magnet we could use on our dishwasher, this was the hands-down winner. Does it go with my farmhouse decor? Nope, not at all. But it does get the attention of two teenage boys.
Had I gone with something a bit more my decor style, I can guarantee you it would not be as useful. I mean, we all would much rather see Prison Mike staring back at us than suit and tie Michael Scott, right? And there is only one way for that to happen..
.clean out the dishwasher!" — R. Funk Get it from Amazon for $8.
99 . 34. A phone umbrella you can suction to the back for *instant* shade when you're trying to reduce sun glare (or text in the rain 🫠).
Reviewers especially love this for their Kindles when they're trying to read at the beach or the pool! Check out a TikTok of the phone umbrella in action. Promising review: "I got this little umbrella because I'm always outside for work, and the sun shines bright. I always have to put information in my phone for work and sometimes I can’t step to the shade to do so.
The sun protection is good, and the performance and size is perfect for my phone. I’ve had people ask where I got it because they also need one." — Garza Jboss Get it from Amazon for $9.
99 (available in 15 styles). 35. A cowgirl frog diffuser so whether you're having a "ribbit" day, a "yeehaw" day, or a lawlessly wonderful combo of the two, this gal has got your back.
🐸🤠💅. Get it from Urban Outfitters for $79. 36.
A succulent monster needle felting kit that beginners especially love because there's no "wrong" way to make one of these little gremlins. Which is good, because you're about to be dealing with four or more of them, if you buy this kit. Woolbuddy is a small business that specializes in felting kits.
Promising review: "I was really excited when I got this kit. It comes with all the tools you need, including a variety of colors, and it inspires such fun creature ideas! It also includes a QR code that takes you to several (short) tutorials for different shapes, and teaches you the basics of needle felting! I thought it was going to be much harder than it was. (You don’t even need to watch the whole tutorial to pick it up.
) I actually bought the same kit for a friend, who loved it also!" — David Get it from Amazon for $26.99 . 37.
A small duck-themed salad bowl so there's no such thing as a Sad Lunch Desk Salad ever again — now at least you have *one* coworker who will always quack you up mid-meal. Promising review: "I love this bowl for putting snacks in. It is good in the dishwasher and holds an okay amount of stuff.
I love the cute face on it." — Mana McPhee Get it from Amazon for $22.99 .
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