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1. A pair of prism spectacles if you have a boatload of work to get done but just don't see yourself sitting upright today...
Promising review: "I didn't know what I was missing until I used this. My life is now complete. If you enjoy comfort and lazy binge-watching but don't care how ridiculous you look wearing these, then you have found Nirvana. My glasses fit in these just fine. Takes a minute to get used to, then it becomes your reason to live. Expect people to laugh at you, but forgive them for they know not what they are missing." —Michael Boyd
Get them from Amazon for $12.58.
2. A 10-pack of season 22 Hot Ones sauces with everything from Buffalo to The Last Dab if 1) You freaking love hot sauce and 2) Sean's interview with Amelia Dimoldenberg (of Chicken Shop Date) has become *your* Roman empire.
Included sauces: Buffalo Hot Sauce, Blistered Shishito & Garlic Hot Sauce (5,800 Scoville Heat Units), Spicy Sweet Passion Fruit (16,000 SHU), Los Calientes Barbacoa (33,000 SHU), Power Jab Hot Sauce (55,000 SHU), Whiskey Smoked Ghost (71,000 SHU), Tropic Star Hot Sauce (110,000 SHU), Evolution Hot Sauce (135,000 SHU), Zuzu 7-Pot (620,000 SHU), and The Last Dab (2,693,000 SHU).
Promising review: "When I got my pack I ordered 10 plain wings and tried each one in order. The first few didn’t really have spice, but did bring good flavor. The fun started about halfway through when the heat kicked in. My favorites are the Djablo, Los Calientes, Dawsons, and The Last Dab. Great spice and great flavor! I’ve started adding The Last Dab to soup and it’s a brilliant touch. It’s great that there’s something for all tolerance levels." —Veronica L.
Get it from Heatonist for $120 ($136 value).
3. A disco ball bottle opener so when you close your laptop at the end of the workday, you can crack open a cold one — be it an IPA or a crispy Mexican Coke.
4. Some Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask minis to keep your lips nice 'n' soft throughout the winter months when they tend to get dry and cracked and this lil' kit? It comes with five flavors so you can truly taste the rainbow!
What's included: Berry, Gummy Bear, Sweet Candy, Mint Choco, and Mango lip sleeping masks.
Promising review: "I love these lip masks. They truly do melt dead skin off overnight and improve lip health over time. This set is also a great value, as not only do you get to try several scents/flavors, but there is a decent amount of product for only $20." —bales463
Get the five-piece set from Sephora for $20.
5. A variety pack of Reese's candies sure to please any peanut butter lover. The 30-pack comes with the classics (see: Reese's Pieces, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, and Reese's Big Cups) and a few we didn't even know existed (hiya 👋🏻 Reese's Sticks, Reese's White Peanut Butter Cups, and Reese's Take 5 Bars). 🥜
Promising review: "I ordered this variety pack for my husband as a Christmas gift. He loves Reese’s so this is the perfect gift. I was pleasantly surprised to see the how carefully this product was packaged. It arrived in a box that had insulation AND a reusable ice pack! The ice pack was still partially frozen so I have no doubt the product never melted. This was a huge concern as I live in South Florida and it is hot. I highly recommend this product and will definitely order again in the future." —Mstank
Get it from Amazon for $35.49.
6. A blackhead-removing toy you can pick and prod at with tweezers like you're performing surgery alongside your Grey's Anatomy colleagues. But for real, it helps if you're prone to picking your skin or pulling out hair when you're stressed!!
Promising review: "I have trichotillomania and really love these little guys. They help refocus my habit and the pull is very satisfying and realistic. I've had to repurchase already, and I'll reorder more in the future. Can't recommend these enough, as I've been searching for this type of tool for a long time." —Danika Hill
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 17 styles).
7. A shower beer and wine holder because sometimes, a bath bomb just isn't enough. Real ones know that true R&R involves a chilled glass of sickly sweet Barefoot attached securely to your shower wall — not perched precariously on the lip of your tub.
Promising review: "My wife got me this as a Christmas present and I must admit I rolled my eyes when I opened the box. 'That'll never work,' I thought to myself. We stuck it on the shower wall that day and have had no issues since. It's still sticking some 60 days later and shows no signs of slipping. It holds beer cans and plastic pint glasses like a boss, and for those days when I'm feeling super bougie, I make a cocktail, dump it in a tumbler, and it fits, too! Shower beers will never be the same again!" —Morgan
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in six styles).
8. A pound of cereal marshmallows if you're really only buying Lucky Charms for the charms (duh) and tossing away the rest. 😬
The delish treats come from Medley Hills Farm — a family-owned and operated small business based in Ohio.
Promising review: "Amazing! I put them in hot chocolate, Rice Krispies treats, other cereals, or just eat then by the handful. Impulse buy that totally worked out." —Maddison Helsel
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
9. A pair of LED light saber chopsticks sure to inspire a lil' food fight. Though I'm talking a fake one, of course, because sushi is too expensive for you to be throwing anywhere other than down your gullet.
Here's more from BuzzFeed shopping writer Emma Lord:
"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."
Promising review: "I purchased these for a friend's birthday present (he is a sushi waiter) and these are flippin' AMAZING. I ordered two sets by mistake, but I am totally keeping the second pair for another gift (or for myself!). These are sure to be great conversation pieces and attention-getters. Way to go!" —T. Redwood
Get two pairs from Amazon for $10.97+ (available individually or in sets of two, three, or four and in 12 colors).
10. A clever mug — that looks like a whole pot of coffee — if you're the type of person who's always glued to your brew.
Some reviewers even use this to store and display beans!
Promising review: "I bought this mug for my dad who just started at an office job. He absolutely loves it! He enjoys making dad jokes about drinking a whole pot of coffee in the morning. The silicone lid is great to keep it warm and makes it easy to drink out of. It's made of thin glass, so it's not as sturdy as a mug and it gets hotter, but it's great quality and made well." —tess
Get it from Amazon for $24.97.
11. Mystic Maze — a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle with all sorts of optical illusions and more than 50 easter eggs for you to discover along the way. And, perhaps best of all, NO PUZZLE DUST. Yes! That's a promise!
Fun fact: This was the most funded puzzle on Kickstarter, raising over $3 million. You can check out the Mystic Maze puzzle in action on TikTok, too (but warning: it will spoil the surprise!).
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. The whole vibe of The Mystic Maze is quality and fun, and also looks like a challenging puzzle. Certainly a good stay-home fun activity. Highly recommend!" —Kyle Fletcher
Get it from Amazon for $22.97.
12. A decorative cat towel that'll silently watch you microwave your day-old pizza or scroll TikTok on the toilet.
Promising review: "I did not buy this to actually use as a towel. To me it doesn’t seem like it would be good at serving this purpose as the material is not very absorbent, however it is great for decoration purposes. It is really, really adorable! I love how there’s little snap buttons to keep it in place. I highly recommend this as a decorative gift for the cat lover in your life or for yourself if you love kitties! Great purchase!" —Crystal
Get it from Amazon for $16.78 (available in 20 designs).
13. Some cutesy Starface Hydro-Stars which absorb icky impurities with 100% hydrocolloid. Plus, the packaging has a built-in mirror so you can apply them on the go!
Starface is a small business that specializes in cruelty-free skincare products.
Promising reviews: "For starters, the package is so adorable and cute. I truly love them. Some people are saying they don’t get rid of your pimples, they just make them smaller, but my experience is totally different. They not only make my pimples smaller, but they completely get rid of them and they stop me from picking at my skin. Again everyone's skin is different and I’m not getting paid to write this but these help me feel beautiful and comfortable in my own skin. 🫶🏼🤍" —Paola Valcarcel
Get them from Amazon for $14.97.
14. A set of macaron-shaped storage containers where you can store your leftovers from dinner. Jury is out on whether or not you'll actually eat them, but one thing's for certain: You'll ooh and aah over them every time you open the fridge.
If you have a tendency to leave your leftovers in the fridge for too long and then just chuck the container in the trash instead of washing it, these may persuade you to stay on top of things!
Get a set of four from Crystalia on Amazon for $23.95.
15. Sol de Janeiro's Brazilian Bum Jet Set, the most cost-effective way to try out the brand's viral bum bum cream, moisturizing shower gel, and body fragrance mist. The beloved trio brings your at-home pampering to the next level with exfoliating mango- and banana-derived acids, firming guaraná extract, and moisturizing fermented sugar.
Promising review: "I love this because they are viral products at a reasonable price that last long time, too! It comes with a cute bag and I love the smells of everything! 😁" —kendallb882
Get the three-piece set from Sephora for $30.
16. A smol, octupus-shaped exfoliating stick that gently removes blackheads, whiteheads, and excess sebum so your T-zone can get a much-deserved breather.
17. The I Love Trader Joe's Cookbook with 150 different recipes that incorporate ~delish~ ingredients from the World's Best Grocery Store™
Promising review: "For Trader Joe's lovers everywhere, this is a fantastic cookbook! It is filled with hints and tips, shopping guidelines, nicely organized recipe categories, and beautiful mouthwatering pictures. I love how the recipes are noted if they are gluten-free or vegetarian, etc. I ❤ Trader Joe's and I ❤ this cookbook!" —Love My Bookish Life
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
18. An adorable mushroom nightlight, because no matter your age, the dark can be a scary thing — especially when you're stealthily sneaking into the kitchen to grab a midnight snack.
19. A hydrating eye stick to improve under eye elasticity and keep bags at bay so no one will be the wiser if you nostalgia-binged The Angry Beavers (my fellow '90s babies — it's on Amazon Prime!!!) into the wee hours of the morning. Plus, it comes in a cutesy polar bear container and, I mean, that's enough to sell me.
How does this cute lil' guy work, you may be asking? It's filled with active marine ingredients like Icelandic moss, xylitol, niacinamide, and adenosine — that's how!
Promising review: "I love this so much! It's super hydrating and feels really nice under the eyes. Recently my eyes have been super puffy due to allergies and this has been helping. I would recommend putting it in the fridge before you use it so it's extra cooling. I think that this product is comparable to if not better than Milk Makeup's Cooling Water Gel Stick (which I have also tried)." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
20. A custom Pokémon card in the likeness of your pet!!! You can choose their Pokémon type, species, attacks, rarity, and more.
You can even upgrade it with a holographic design! PS: Wild Pets Creations is a small biz from Stephanie Parcus.
Promising review: "Beyond THRILLED with this card! I don’t know anything about Pokémon but wanted to make this a very special gift for my partner and his beloved pup. Stephanie was super sweet and helpful, assisting me with choosing the right pic and getting the right details. I had to give it to him early cuz I was just too excited! It is amazing quality and absolutely perfect! He loves it so much! Thank you, thank you!!!" —Jennifer Wilson
Get it from Wild Pets Creations on Etsy for $35.25+ (originally $47+; available in three sizes and with or without a holographic design).
21. A canister of chai that tastes JUST as good as your favorite coffee shop cup. If you already have a stove top espresso pot, you can even make it ~dirty.~
Not gonna lie, I went on a serious reconnaissance mission at my local joint just to figure out what kind of chai they were using and lo and behold it was this bad boy! All you have to do is add water or milk (and ice if you want it cold) and BAM, you've got a chai that could go for $5+.
Promising review: "I tried this in a cafe and had to order it right away when I got home. I also like the Tiger Spice, this is different but just as flavorful with a citrus undertone. It has a strong flavor that might not be for everyone. Also a little pricey." —KatVegas
Get it from Amazon for $14.42+ (available in two sizes).
22. A hands-free Bluetooth remote so you can read an e-book or scroll through TikTok without even having to *touch* your Kindle or phone.
It's also great to use while scrolling in the bath so you don't get your phone wet — check it out in action on TikTok!
Promising review: "The best purchase. Honestly, this is the coolest; it’s lightweight, and it’s easy. I’m glad I bought it." —Justine Laviolette
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three colors).
23. A Saucemoto dip clip ready to hold the single most important part of your takeaway meal: CONDIMENTS. 🙌🏻 With this resourceful car vent caddy, you'll never have to eat a dry road fry or nugget again!
Check it out on TikTok here!
Promising review: "This is the best invention ever! I’m a sauce queen and this allows me to have sauce in my car without wasting it! Whoever invented this knows my love language!" —Quintana
Get set of two from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in four colors and packs of 2, 4, 6, and 10).
24. A gel polish starter kit if you're sick of paying $60+ for a basic mani (plus that's not including tip) and now that your to-do list is done and dusted, you've got plenty of time on your hands anyways.
What's included: Base coat, Cuticle fork, pusher and oil, bristle brush and brush duster, nail file and buffer, nail clipper and separators, 12 gel polish colors, gloss-shine top coat, and matte top coat.
Promising review: "Goodbye, salon. Hello, my new pastime. I absolutely love this kit and I tell everyone. I do my own nails now. They look salon quality for literally pennies. I use all Beetles products. There is a learning curve, but practice and patience make perfect and then your nails look bomb. This kit helps as you don’t have to try to mix and match everything — it’s all in one place. These are quality products. The kit does not disappoint." —Sara_Nicole
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in 14 variations).
25. A set of trendy gold-plated earrings so you'll have a fresh option to wear (almost) every day of the week.
26. A microwaveable, lavender-scented weighted plushie that'll come in clutch whenever you're dealing with a bout of anxiety, braving a really bad tummy ache, or could just use a warm embrace.
Promising reviews: "This product changed my life. Seriously, I never knew I could love an inanimate object so much. His heavy body is so comforting, at the end of the day all I want is a hug. He even helped me quit nicotine. Instead of reaching for the Juul, I would reach for his big belly instead. I'm not even joking. This guy is the best thing I have ever spent my money on. Do yourself a favor and get a Warmie." —Bryan & Dana
"I bought this for cramps and the occasional aches and pains. He is absolutely perfect. He is so cute and adorable and I find myself reaching for him even when I am not in pain. He’s so snuggly and perfect to cuddle up with and is great for anxiety." —Samantha
Get it from Amazon for $28.34.
27. A Valentine-style reality TV sticker as it 'tis the season to hibernate on your couch and ooh, ahh, and ~cringe~ over everything going on in The Golden Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise!!!
Ether + Opal is a small biz that sells all sorts of pop culture-inspired goodies (think: shirts, candles, key chains, etc.). If you're a fan of The Real Housewives franchise, you'll definitely find something you love!!
Get it from Ether + Opal on Etsy for $4+ (available in five sizes).
28. A mini waffle maker because it's just too dang cute, you know?? And in the words of Leslie Knope, “We need to remember what's important in life: friends, waffles, work. Or waffles, friends, work. Doesn't matter, but work is third.”
Promising review: "I LOVE this waffle maker, I don’t know how I’ve lived this long without it, I made waffles and eggs over easy this morning and it all came out PERFECT, the eggs??? Were pumpkin shaped??? And SO CUTE and PERFECTLY COOKED" —Mahaila
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in 20 colors/designs).
29. A set of five coffee syrups so you can whip up coffeehouse-worthy drinks right at home. The whole pack costs less than two grande caramel macchiatos so you'll save a pretty penny, too.
30. A snack fork if your go-to midnight snack isn't peanut butter or Ben and Jerry's, but a crunchy, slippery lil' cornichon that's hard to wrangle with just your fingers.
31. A "Yes Chef" hat for anyone who's still talking nonstop about The Bear and/or Jeremy Allen White. (I'm guilty of the latter.)
Where'd U Get That Hat is a small business based in Washington, DC that sells embroidered hats. This cap is sure to get any wanna-be chef fired up in the kitchen.
Promising review: "High-quality hat exactly as pictured! Comfortable and adjustable. Perfect for loafing on the couch and watching The Bear." —Zoe Fisher
Get it from Where'd U Get That Hat on Etsy for $26.59 (originally $32; available in 17 hat colors and 11 thread colors).
32. A set of snail-shaped silicone tea holders so you no longer have to use your finger to fish your tea bag string out of ~boiling hot water~. These guys have it from here.
33. A Tonymoly mask set with 13 masks (both full-face ones and under eye patches) that address all sorts of skin woes to brighten, hydrate, and improve elasticity. Your skincare-obsessed bebes will be asking where you got it so they can re-up when they run out.
Promising review: "I am a mask fanatic and typically use one every other day. I always have a variety on hand because at 58 years of age, your skin can change at the drop of a hat from day to day. I've used pretty much all the top brands but had never tried this one until I happened across it on a long boring day of COVID isolation with nothing better to do. I got the variety pack expecting results but nothing like what I experienced with the first three I've tried... WOW!!! These make more of a difference in my skin than any other brand I've ever used. The hype is real!!!" —Sarah Davis Vestal
Get the 13-piece set from Amazon for $25.
34. A geometric incense holder if you're scared of open flames but still want your home to smell welcoming this winter.
Get it from our Goodful shop for $28 (available in four colors).
35. An easy, breezy egg poacher sure to make breakfast feel like less of a chore.
See how it works in this TikTok from @ototo_design.
Promising reviews: "Works just as I expected. I like it! When it starts to sink, keep an eye out for that. It means it's ready. Mine always come out good." —Eric
"A fantastic little thingy! The main trick is to use BUTTER, not oil, otherwise the egg sticks to the bottom. Eggs Benny, here I come!" —Andrey M.
Get it from Amazon for $9.71.
36. And a crossword book from A24 with 99 puzzles that will test your knowledge on everything from slasher films and Miyazaki animations to Twin Peaks and Space Balls. Heck, there's even an opportunity for you to flex your your Soviet cinema muscle.
Get it from A24 for $34.
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