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    28 Things You Don't Need But Will Probably Buy Anyway

    These products aren't 100% practical, but they will inspire what we call, "grabby hands."

    1. Some reusable water balloons if you're sick of every balloon fight ending with little pieces of plastic littering your lawn. 

    The set of five different colored water balloons
    hand holding the water balloons

    Promising review: "The adults in this house love water balloons but not the mess…plus with toddlers around, it didn’t quite make sense to have water balloons but we saw a random video on TikTok and HAD to find reusable water balloons to try out. These were the first ones we bought to try out, and WHOA we were blown away! Super easy to for the 2- and 3-year-old to use, which means more fun for all of us!! Do not think twice or continue with regular water balloons, you’ll waste precious time cleaning up and filling that could be used to make memories." —Taurus

    Get a four-pack from Amazon for $15.99 (also available in packs of six, 12, and 16). 

    2. A jiggly soap frog that's vegan, peppermint-scented, and the perfect pal to hang out with you while you brush your teeth. 

    jiggly frog soap
    Frolic Creations/Etsy

    Frolic Creations is a small business based in Florida. 

    Get it from Frolic Creations on Etsy for $13.99.

    3. A set of VERY fancy bandages with fun patterns reminiscent of pottery, wallpaper, and more. Now, getting a paper cut will be a fashion moment. 

    hand with floral patterned bandages
    Amazon

    Get a box of 30 from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in five styles).

    4. A dazzling pack of crystal jelly candies that (according to reviewers) is just as tasty is it is beautiful. 

    colorful shards of candy
    HUIZSHOP/Etsy

    Get them from HUIZSHOP on Etsy for $22+ (available in four sizes, eight colors, and 15 flavors).

    5. A GLOW-IN-THE-DARK Kuchi Kopi keychain with a secret compartment for stashing pills or other important, tiny items. Perhaps a tiny clay burger or bunny ear hat? 

    green blob character from bobs burger keychain
    Psychedelicwardst/Etsy

    Psychedelicwardst is a small business based in Indianapolis, Indiana that sells a variety of stash jars shaped like various pop culture characters.  

    Get it from Psychedelicwardst on Etsy for $35

    6. A cannon toy capable of smothering victims in a torrent of bubbles — dogs and children won't know what hit them. 

    Promising review: "I got this bubble gun for my friend's little boy for his birthday. There were a ton of kids, so I thought it would be the perfect addition. The package comes with a ton of bubbles to use. The set up was quick and easy. You do have to refill the bubbles after each pull of the trigger but it was such a hit at the party. We turned the lights off so the kids could see the fun lights! Totally recommend! All the adults said they wanted one for themselves, lol." —maegan fasnacht

    Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in three colors). 

    7. A spinning tarot card ring that works as a fidget toy when you're not wearing it. The sterling silver ring has the Sun and the Star cards on either side. 

    tarot card ring
    linerworks/Etsy

    Get it from linerworks on Etsy for $75 (available in ring sizes 4–13 and three colors). 

    8. A darling strawberry vase you can fill with flowers, pens, kitchen tools — or, if you wanna go for realism, a leafy houseplant. 

    strawberry vase with flowers in it
    Amazon

    Promising review: "Smaller than expected but I love it for making cute, bright, happy arrangements. Looks great with daisies of all sorts." —dayna haley

    Get it from Amazon for $26.95.

    9. A pack of Scout tinned fish — one of the elite brands of canned seafood, IMO! Imagine adding some smoked wild albacore tuna to your next summer salad or pasta dish — yum!

    package of the canned wild albacore tuna next to dish with the canned tuna
    four packages of the smoked wild albacore tuna
    Scout Canning

    I've had a lot of canned fish in my time, but Scout's rainbow trout is one of my absolute faves. It's super light and tasty. 

    Get a four-pack from Scout Canning for $39.99

    10. A splurge-worthy embroidered sketchbook featuring cute lil' bugs on the the hardcover. Consider them your drawing inspo! 

    embroidered bugs on notebook
    Rifle Paper Co.

    Get it from Amazon for $50 (also available in a floral design).

    11. A bear-y nice grater that keeps your shredded food safe inside instead of say, spilling over the side of a plate. 

    bear with grater back next to shredded cheese
    Amazon

    Promising review: "Barry the Bear is such a cute cheese grater! Perhaps the cutest in the world! I am biased though because my husband and I love bears. We use Barry every taco night to grate the cheese because he works really well. Much better than box graters. He is super easy to clean. I hand wash and towel dry him. I actually think that Barry is easier to clean than my old cheese grater because he comes apart and snaps back together. Box graters do not. When he is not being used, Barry stands up on his own on the counter. I’m glad I bought him! If you love bears and cheese, Barry is for you!" —Favorite Girl

    Get it from Amazon for $22.95.

    12. A fuzzy llama duster here to make the idea of dusting your bookshelf a little less scary. This thing will tickle you pink!

    Reviewer's pink llama duster positioned over their cubicle as if peering at them
    Reviewer holding their pink llama duster

    Promising review: "A few of my coworkers chipped in and bought our departmental mascot, whom we've dubbed Larry the Llama. We love this little guy! And bonus: He's quite functional. Our desks get pretty dusty, and Larry helps get all that muck off our desks. And he's adorably handsome. He can be bent into three different positions: 90 degrees, 45 degrees, and completely straight. This makes him more effective at cleaning our desks, and allows him to be positioned in few different ways when he's just chilling out watching us work. Here he is, peering over the cube wall, watching me work. He can be a nosy little llama." —Vegan-ish Mom Geek

    Get it from Amazon for $17.35.

    13. A caterpillar peeler (!!!) that just raised the bar for cute kitchen tools into outer space. 

    inchworm with blade
    Amazon

    This is a great little peeler! It's a tiny bit awkward to hold, but it's super sharp and works well enough. 

    Get it from Amazon for $10.

    14. A mini monstera-shaped Wet Brush made with 55% plant-based plastic that's famously gentle on even super knotty hair. You won't be-leaf it!

    hand holding the green brush
    reviewer showing their mid-back length curly hair

    Promising review: "I don't know what I did without a Wet Brush. At first I was worried, I saw a lot of bad reviews for the larger Wet Brush but glad I still went for the mini! I love this little brush so much! It really does work on my hair, I can feel the difference while combing it wet or dry. The bristles are soft and move with each comb while untangling at the same time. I love the small compact size of it and the green leaf design 🍃✨💚 so cute! My hair is to my lower back in length, medium thickness. I wear it straight or wavy. I would definitely recommend this product!" —EmiLove

    Get it from Amazon for $8.07+ (leaf shape available in four sizes and three colors; also available in six other Wet Brush styles).

    15. A giant bubble wand kit capable of producing bubbles so gigantic, you'll expect to find Glenda the Good Witch flying in one. 

    Reviewer using the bubble wand to blow giant bubbles on the beach
    Reviewer's child using the bubble wand to blow a giant bubble

    You'll get the giant bubble wand, two pouches of bubble concentrate, and an instruction booklet.

    Promising review: "Fantastic product!! My 8-year-old son played outside with them for two solid hours...unplugged...happy as can be! I definitely recommend and will buy again!" —Pxysis

    Get it from Amazon for $15.95+ (available in six styles).

    16. An adorable mushroom cup/tea infuser one might expect to be offered in a little squirrel's cottage in the middle of the woods. 

    A glass cup with a yellow polka dot mushroom cap on a matching yellow saucer
    The pink version of the mushroom cup

    Promising review: "It's so cute. It gives me so much serotonin drinking from it and having it on my desk. I'm always craving any sort of liquid so I do drink it pretty fast, but I just keep a refill close. The cup makes it worth the trip to refill." —PoisonedTendrils

    Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in five colors).

    17. Box hooks with cats and mice that pop up when in use. They're easy to hang (with adhesive) and can hold up to five pounds. 

    product photo of one of the animal hooks, showing how when you place weight on them, the head pops up
    the hooks used to hang six mugs on a wall

    Promising review: "These are so cute and easy to install. My husband always forgets to put his keys away so I got these to try to condition him into hanging them up. Now he has a little friend say hello when he gets home." —leaaffy

    Get a four-piece set from Amazon for $15.99 (also available in a six-pack that includes a monkey and baby chick). 

    18. A "Shower Cat" for anyone who rivals an actual cat when it comes to shedding. Now you can discreetly hide your loose hairs in this comb-like device and retrieve them later. No more hair-covered shower walls! 

    A small bristled silicone attachment on a wall with white cat-like ears
    Reviewer using the device to put hair in and pull it out

    Shower Cat is a small business established in 2021 specializing in products to prevent shower clogs. 

    Promising review: "I first saw this product on TikTok and I knew immediately that I needed it. I just moved into a new apartment and I didn’t want to be how I used to be, where I’d just let hair go down the drain and plug it eventually, or peel it off of the drain after each shower. It works great but I probably need some practice with it. I currently just floss my hair through it so it will hold them and there are a few stray hairs that don’t stick. I would recommend to anyone who is tired of putting your loose strands of hair on the shower wall." —Cari Schwartzkopf

    Get it from Amazon for $14.95

    19. A twist-bottom flower vase cleverly designed so you can drain water when it's time to replace it, and twist the base off to trim the stems so the flowers will last longer. Your flowers are gonna last soooo much longer. 

    A model twisting open a white flower vase at the base
    Model cutting the stems of the flowers and draining the water
    Amazon

    Promising review: "Most genius vase. The flowers last so much longer, because you can change the water and snip the stems, to keep bacteria from growing and killing your flowers. It’s also beautiful as a vase itself, super modern, and chic." —Eliezer Labkowsky

    Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (get this price by clipping the 10% off coupon; available in four colors). 

    20. cherry toilet brush for those who are committed to all things kitsch, even in the bathroom. 

    gif of reviewer taking the brush out of its holder
    the cherry toilet brush in a reviewer's bathroom

    Promising review: "This toilet brush makes me want to clean my toilet. It is so cute, exactly what I wanted, and works perfectly!! Fits nicely into my bathroom decor. It was delivered in perfect condition and I've used it three times now. If you're thinking about buying this...do it!" —Michelle Maroon

    Get it from Amazon for $19.99

    21. A bubble bath massager to turn your basic bathtub into an extravagent jacuzzi. A life of luxury is within reach! 

    Promising review: "First time using this and WOW!!!! The bubbles are strong and it feels like a being in a hot tub! Great to alternate the levels of flow from a touch of a button, the remote is nice. No problem with the suction cups, the mat stayed in place. Something relaxing to look forward to after work or managing pain from an old, but lifelong injury, though this is not a medical device. The motor isn't too loud but noticeable and It adds to the hot tub feel. LUX FOR SMALL BUCKS! Thank you for bringing luxury to the home at an affordable cost! I hope this unit lasts a very long time. <3" —Michelle

    Get it from Amazon for $130.

    22. A super efficient OXO Tot grape cutter so you can whiz through prep work like a cooking magician. It's also great for cherry tomatoes, which we can all agree are nightmares to slice. 

    gif of reviewer using the grape cutter to slice grapes into quarters with a positive review quote over top
    reviewer photo of containers of quartered grapes and cherry tomatoes next to the grape cutter

    Promising review: "Oh my god. I’m mad at myself for not getting this sooner. My daughter would throw tantrums because it would take me two hours to cut 10 grapes into quarters and when she wants her grapes, she means now! Thank you for whoever created this masterpiece. I owe you everything." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $11.99.

    23. A powerful dish-washing spray that can seriously cut through grease and grime like butter. Spray down pots, pans, and plates, let them sit, then rinse off the mess. Viola! No more crying over caked on food. 

    spraying the Dawn spray on a sink full of dirty dishes
    Amazon

    Promising review: "This will clean everything and anything you put it on and rinse or wipe free and clean from residue. This is not just for dishes, people. Everyone wants to know how my house always looks so clean. My secret is Dawn. I always clean my shower and hard vinyl plank floors with it and even use it to get laundry stains out. It's like gold to me. I love it. From dishes to floors to bathroom to laundry. Thank you Dawn for making literally the best soap on the market." —Liz ayyyy

    Get one spray and three refills from Amazon for $16.88.

    24. A pack of disposable shower hair catchers for people who often forget to clean the drain after a shower and too squeamish to maintain a device like the TubShroom. You can just close your eyes and throw these away when they're too hair-infested. 

    A small circular transparent sticker being placed over a flat shower drain
    Amazon

    Promising review: "For anyone with long hair, drainage clogging in the shower is a pain. So THANKS to whomever thought of such a simple but clever solution. They stick perfectly and the glue lasts like three weeks. It literally does not let a hair pass and it's just so easy to place and remove. I wish I knew about this product before! A must-buy." —MER

    Get a 25-pack from Amazon for $11.99 (also available in a 50-pack and 100-pack).

    25. A freezer block maker to mold your leftovers into perfect, stackable shapes so you can still have room for all your Ben & Jerry's pints. 

    freezer with ziplock bags of frozen food upright
    Amazon

    YouCopia is a small woman-owned business that specializes in clever storage and organization solutions. 

    Promising review: "The 15" freezer organizer is exactly what I wanted. I made two quick adjustments and emptied my top shelf of my freezer which was totally Not organized. It fit perfectly in the space that was left!!!! I organized my packages of food in the rack. It all fit perfectly. I love how sturdy it is, and easy to adjust. I will definitely order more goodies from YouCopia! I'm 72 and need all the help I can get. You definitely deliver what you advertise. Thanks a bunch!" —L Nellans

    Get two from Amazon for $19.99.

    26. A transparent chest full of gems ready to turn your pool into a secret cove with hidden treasure. 

    Promising review: "I am so happy with this purchase. I spent a lot of time looking at reviews for plastic gems so I could hide them when my almost 3-year-old granddaughter comes to visit me; so many of the listings I visited had disappointed buyers because the product they received wasn't as described. These gems are as big as the palm of my granddaughter's hand and they are bright. The chest won't last long because it's cheap plastic, but the gems themselves are what I'm interested in, and they are perfect for my purposes. I highly recommend this product." —Chris S

    Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in four styles).

    27. A trio of miniature statues to make your potted plant feel like an art museum. 

    three statues in a houseplant pot
    Urban Outfitters

    Get a set of three from Urban Outfitters for $20.

    28. A pair of capsules each featuring five mystery miniature Disney Store toys. You can expect to find tiny treasures like Disney princess dolls, Marvel action figures, and Star Wars lunch bags. 

    tiny disney toys
    Amazon

    Promising review: "FUN! I am a sucker for cute and miniature! And these are just that. Plus, they are collector's items, so win-win." —Trisha Lynn

    Get two from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in two series).

    Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.