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1. A teeny-tiny board game with working pieces so you can finally challenge your local squirrels to a game.
The listing offers corn hole, Monopoly, Scrabble, and Operation.
Promising review: "This is, hands down, the coolest Monopoly game ever made! It has every piece and detail that the full-size version has and the quality exceeds my expectations. 😊 Can't wait to play it!" —drea
Get it from Amazon for $9.65+ (available in 17 games).
2. A set of Himalayan salt glasses to make tequila and mezcal shots go down smooth thanks to the salt-infused finish. Licking salt off your hand is a thing of the past, thank goodness.
The salt is naturally antibacterial so they don't need to wash them. Just store in a dry, cool place.
Promising review: "We use these for special occasions and to taste new tequila brands. To clean, you simply rinse the salt cup under water. Super fun and easy to use! Will definitely give this as a gift to friends in the future." —JENINNM
Get a set of four from Uncommon Goods for $20.
3. A miniature baking set with everything you need to make mouse-sized meals. Fans of Tiny Kitchen are sure to enjoy!
The set comes with a storage tin, rolling pin, wee knife, pizza/dough cutter, mixing spoon, three wee spoons, mixing bowl, pizza/pie pan, pie server, sheet pan, silicone cake and cupcake molds, two silicone finger mitts, and 48-page recipe book. The recipe book comes with explanations on how the food chemistry works so it's great for newbie food scientists.
Promising review: "I gave this to my sister for Christmas and she immediately used it to make mini treats with the kids. They LOVE it! I just kept getting texts and pictures from them about how functional and FUN it is." —Leslie Palmer
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
4. A children's camera that beats taking pics on your phone: It's lightweight, adorable, has 15 photo frames, and boasts filters that put Instagram to shame. Amazon didn't have good review pictures, so I beg you to watch the TikTok.
It's charged with a USB port and comes with a memory card.
Promising review: "Love it! Gonna document my summer on it, LOL! Got it because of a TikTok — video quality and pic quality look OK, but sound is awful, haha. Still cute and fun. I'm gonna order one for my little sister too!" —Sarah
Get it from Amazon for $29.79+ (available in six colors)
5. A "Nathan for Me" tee for anyone who wishes they had a struggling small business so someone who got really good grades at one of Canada's top business schools could help them out. ;)
Get it from ExistingSucks on Etsy for $23.99 (available in sizes S–3X and four colors).
6. Mystic Maze — a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle that reveals a secret "magic trick" when you complete it. There are also 50 Easter eggs hidden in the complicated design so you're sure to be throughly entertained from start to finish.
Fun fact: This was the most funded puzzle on Kickstarter, raising over $3 million.
Promising review: "Just got this puzzle for something to do at home over the holidays. Seriously... I have never seen a puzzle quite like this! It’s very impressive and exceeded my expectations already. The packaging is beautiful inside and out. Everything about it shouts quality. I particularly liked the envelopes inside for the puzzle pieces and mystery. Heavy weight and substantial. The one holding the 1,000 puzzle pieces stays closed with Velcro! How cool! And the secret mystery envelope has a cool string loop tie. Makes you remember you can’t open it until the puzzle is done. The whole vibe of The Mystic Maze is quality and fun, and also looks like a challenging puzzle. Looking forward to getting started on this. Certainly a good stay-home fun activity. Highly recommend!" —Kyle Fletcher
Get it from Amazon for $22.99.
7. Quadruple-milled, shea butter-infused French savon known for its creamy texture and moisturizing properties. Personally, I like to throw one in my sock drawer for the scent.
Promising review: "I generally make my own soaps and body butters due to having extremely sensitive skin but I have completely fallen in love with this line. The lather is luxuriously ample yet gentle. The scent fills the bathroom but does not linger heavily on the body. It leaves my skin clean and soft — not dry as most bar soaps do. I highly recommend the Rose and Mirabelle scents. These bars are quadruple-milled so they do last a while." —NoIWontPutMyName
Get bars from Amazon for $7.50+ (available in 43 scents).
8. A stretchy silicone Ditto toy because who hasn't fantasized about smushing that lovable ball of goo?
9. A succulent pillow for plant fans who love greenery so much, they wanna snuggle it.
Promising review: "I've had these throw pillows on my wishlist for over a year. I just couldn't bring myself to purchase a near $40 throw pillow but I was so in love with them. Finally, I decided for my birthday I was going to redo my bedroom and splurge a little. As soon as I received them I threw them in the washer together and they held up just fine in the washer/dryer. I was surprised by the size because some reviews said they were small? I think they're perfect. Not too small; but not too big. Average throw pillow size if not a smidge bigger in my opinion. Even more surprised by how soft they are. I thought with the design they'd be stiff and something solely used for decoration but I've actually taken several naps using these and they're super soft." —Anthony D.
Get it from Amazon for $45.
10. A Master Sword necklace that actually unsheathes! It's dangerous to go alone — accessorize.
Promising review: "I’m a big fan of the Legend of Zelda games, and I got this amazing necklace for Christmas and loved it!!! A bunch of my family noticed it and liked it to! It’s beautifully made and I love how the sword can pop out of the sheath. I really recommend buying this!" —Cade Vasquez
Get it from DeviantStone on Etsy for $10.
11. A Walk in the Wood: Meditations on Mindfulness with a Bear Named Pooh — a book of simple stories to encourage you to be more like Pooh: present and kind. If this charming book doesn't bring the waterworks, idk what will!
Promising review: "I thought this looked intriguing; I love Winnie the Pooh and am a newcomer to the practice of mindfulness. This book is an absolute joy! I will be gifting this to everyone I can think of because at the heart of it, it's about peace of mind and kindness. The short practices are easy to put into use every morning. What's even better is that, when I'm reading it, I once again feel some of the happiest moments I had as a child. I've been starting every morning with a couple of pages to get my day moving in the right direction. What an interesting combination of playfulness, joy, and mindful awareness! The illustrations are also stunning. This is a precious gift! Many thanks to Dr. Parent for this beautiful book!" —D. Leon
Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
12. A sullen cat candle that just gets mopier as it melts.
All candles are hand poured and handmade in Toronto, Canada.
Promising review: "I bought one of the cat candles from here for my friend’s birthday, and oh my gosh… I didn’t realize how adorable candles could be!! Beautifully made, lovely scent, and very cute packaging! I especially love the little freebie candle that came with my order; I’ll definitely be keeping that one for myself. 😉 Thanks so much! 💕" —Madison
Get it from KikiCandlesca on Etsy for $11.70+ (available in 23 colors and 16 scents).
13. A classic board game hidden inside a book so you can store it neatly on your bookshelf until it's time to humiliate the competition in a ruthless game of Candy Land.
14. A simple black mug with an important secret message that reveals itself when you add hot liquid.
15. A weighted plush toy offering comforting pressure for children and adults alike.
Promising review: "So soft! My son loves it! And the fact that it is weighted helps him sleep 10x better because it stays by his side!" —S
Promising review: "I struggle with minor anxiety and get bad cramps! I got this because I didn’t want a whole weighted blanket! Now, I take it everywhere and I couldn’t be happier!! Worth every penny, especially if it’s going to help me like it has!" —Emmy
Get it from Target for $20 (available in two animals: cheetah and unicorn).
16. A fun and beautiful board game where the point of the game is basically to become a thriving forest. *wistfully stares out of the window*
Basically you're growing trees. Each player starts with two. The trees absorb light and get light points, which can be used to disperse seeds. There is a "sun" rotating around the board, so players have to time and position everything properly to get the most sunlight.
Promising review: "Don't be fooled by the beautiful artwork, or the adorable little illustrated animals hidden within the components, Photosynthesis is a vicious abstract strategy game, and it's probably the best use of thematic gameplay for any tabletop game in 2017, worthy of being equated with other top tier uses of theme in designing gameplay, such as Shadows Over Camelot, Blood Rage, and just about anything produced by Fantasy Flights." —Paul Bulger
Get it from Amazon for $43.95.
17. A pair of plush slipper socks to keep your paws nice and warm.
18. A fairytale pop-up book sure to capture anyone's imagination, no matter their age.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz even comes with emerald glasses!
Get it from Uncommon Goods for $40 (available in six styles) or Amazon for $19.55+ (available in Alice In Wonderland, Peter Pan, Beauty and the Beast, or The Wonderful Wizard of Oz).
19. A big rechargeable bubble blower that will fill the air with gazillions of bubbles. Children and dogs are about to have the thrill of a lifetime.
Promising reviews: "It worked just like you see on TikTok or Facebook. Hundreds of shiny bubbles." —Samantha
"I love this so much. I just wish the solution lasted longer because you have to dip it in the bubble mix constantly. It makes great bubbles and even as adults, my friends and I love it." —Annie
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in three colors).
20. A trio of jumbo butterfly hair clips for anyone looking for a modern spin on the '90s classic.
Promising review: "It is just like in the photo. Super cute and the colors matched perfectly. Just a perfect little adorable addition to your outfit." —JSRReactions
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $8.99 (available in three colorways).
21. A Lego bouquet kit that starts with a fun project and ends with a pretty centerpiece that'll never wilt.
Promising review: "These are so gorgeous that people only notice they're Lego when I point it out to them, and they are all universally stunned. This was a very fun build, too. Highly recommend." —Nerdy Reader
Get it from Amazon for $47.99.
22. A concrete tabletop firepit offering a mini flame when you want s'mores but don't wanna brave the outdoors.
23. A mini claw machine that won't eat all your quarters in one go. While this isn't a good fit for young children (choking hazard), some adults use it as an elaborate pill holder!
24. A spiral notebook with a surprise inside — highly pigmented eyeshadow! Everyone *take note* of this amazing beauty find.
This is one of Oprah's favorite things! The Crayon Case is a Black woman-owned business that sells beauty products that look like stationery.
Promising review: "Very nice! I used it for the color under my eyes in the pic. Very potent and colorful. I got the red collection. Great buy compared to a $32 eyeshadow palette by Huda in Ruby Obsession. You get the same colors for a fraction of the cost." —P. Armstrong
Get it from Amazon for $15 (available in five colors).
25. A pack of punch hole reinforcement stickers that look like donuts to make your documents seem like a sweet treat.
Get 72 sheets from Amazon for $8.99.
26. A pack of six color drip candles — just light them and watch the color show begin!
Promising review: "Love these candles! Don't be deterred by the candles out the box, though they are mostly white on the outside there are lots of primary color pockets on the inside. They do take a while to burn (three to four hours by my count) but the results are by far worth being patient for. As the flame works through the candle, the primary color pockets blend with the white as well as with each other to create a wide range of colors... I've seen yellows, oranges, reds, pinks, greens, and blues on my finished bottles." —5ammosh
Get six candles from Amazon for $13.72.
27. A Taiyaki double pan for fish-shaped waffles filled with whatever your heart desires. Nutella? Red bean paste? CHEESE? Sky's the limit!
Reviewers recommend Morinaga hotcake mix for the batter.
Promising review: "Great pan, very non stick, and easy to clean! Made delicious taiyaki just like I had growing up in Japan!" —Shannon Y Nelson
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
28. Stainless steel fidget rings that come with sliding bands, so you can discreetly keep your hands busy — and look super cute!
Get three from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in sizes 5–10 and three styles).
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