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Oprah released her ~Favorite Things~ list for 2022, and alllllll the latest and greatest options from small businesses, BIPOC-owned, and women-owned brands are available to shop on Amazon! So we've rounded up a few of the coolest things on the list:
1. A one-touch spice grinder if you take few things more seriously than seriously fresh flavor. This sleek little gadget will make it easier than ever to incorporate freshly ground spices into every dish.
This set comes with two interchangeable pods that can be filled with whatever spices need grinding. The pods also work great for spice storage, so if she want more, single pods are available for sale.
Promising review: "Been trying to find a product that has the capability to grind dried herbs and came across this. Very, very easy to use. I highly recommend that you watch the info video on how to set it up. I also love that you can adjust how coarse or fine you want the ground product to come out. Highly recommended for any and all household! Must have!" —Gauge Hunter
Price: $44.99 (available in two styles and seven colors)
2. A plush velvet travel jewelry case because detangling your favorite necklace 15 minutes before that destination dinner reservation is no one's ideal way to spend their OOO time. Spare the hassle with this too-cute organizer!
Promising review: "I purchased this box for a weekend getaway. In the past I have just thrown all of my jewelry into little makeup bags, but then everything gets tangled and disorganized. I love that this box keeps everything organized and leaves all my necklaces tangle-free!" —Dogmom206
Price: $19.99 (available in four colors).
3. A lavender-scented microwavable sloth plushie perfect for anyone who's always cold or just wants a stress-reliving cuddle buddy to unwind with.
Promising review: "I bought this as a gift for my 11-year-old granddaughter — she loves it! It’s super soft! It’s super huggable! She’s very cold-natured, so she loves heating it and then snuggling up under her blanket with it! I’d definitely buy another one!!" —Sherry Patterson
4. A gourmet TRUFF sampler pack to pack a whole lot of ready-made flavor into basically any meal with one of three best-selling blends, including two hot sauce varieties and a delectable truffle oil.
This set comes with Original, White Truffle Edition, and Black Truffle Oil.
Promising review: "I was gifted these sauces for Christmas and I am so happy I was! The flavor is smooth and you can truly put these on ANYTHING. They are so delicious and non overpowering. Highly recommend!" —Alan Truex
Price: $60.88
5. Stretchy Girlfriend Collective leggings that are made from recycled water bottles, have *TWO* handy pockets, and are beloved by Oprah and the BuzzFeed Shopping Team in equal measure for just about every kind of activity.
See what BuzzFeed editor Melanie Aman has to say about how truly great these leggings are:
"You can check out my full Girlfriend Collective leggings review for more deets but the tl;dr is that they will faithfully support you through any and every exercise. I love these leggings so dang much that I've purchased eight (winces) pairs during quarantine and they're all in heavy rotation. I love the compression fit; it's supportive without constricting my movement or breathing. And as someone who sweats a lot, I especially love that these leggings wick away moisture. If you can afford the splurge, I highly recommend snagging yourself a pair before I buy all of them."
Price: $70.40+ (available in women's sizes XXS–6XL and in five colors).
6. An at-home cocktail infusion kit so you can take your mixology skills to the next level. It takes just a few hours of steeping to infuse the spirits you already love with gourmet flavors you'd normally have to pay big bucks for at the bar.
The set includes seven all-natural cocktail infusion blends (Citrus, Mint, Floral, Chili, Cinnamon, Chocolate, and Smoky), an infusion bottle, and a recipe booklet.
Promising review: "I got this as a gift and it's pretty awesome. The design is good and instructions are clear and easy. They also have great suggestions for what liquor to use for each spice blend. What really makes this cool is they have developed some great 'tea' blends that work well with alcohol. I infused Hendrick's Gin with the No. 1 Citrus blend and it turned out awesome. Technically, you could just buy their variety packet and infuse and strain this with a French press, but the bottle is attractive enough to display at my bar and I want to use my French press the next day for coffee." —Jean Claude Van Dang
Price: $68
7. A plant-based jewelry cleaning solution if you love multitasking almost as much as you love your sparkling rings. This gentle wash works while you wash your hands to keep jewelry of all kinds clean and looking their best.
Shinery is a woman-owned and veteran-operated small business that sells a line of multitasking solutions that clean your jewelry while you wash your hands.
Promising review: "I was pretty skeptical about this product, but I did the simple hand wash, and not only was my diamond super sparkly, but my hands were also super smooth. It's my new 'must-buy' for girlfriends." —Chris Voelker
Price: $22.40
8. A three-foot jumbo puzzle because sometimes bigger really is better, especially when it comes to your kid's entertainment. Every puzzle design focuses on a different STEM theme and features a diverse cast of characters.
Brown Toy Box is a Black-owned small business creating representative, educational toys that all children can learn from and enjoy while ensuring Black children see positive depictions of themselves.
Promising review: "My niece absolutely loved putting the puzzle together. It made her so happy to see the finished product. It kept her fully engaged. I highly recommend this puzzle." —Isis
Price: $20 (available in six styles)
9. Or a chic 800-piece puzzle for anyone in need of a new way to unplug. Each design features the work of a female artist and comes with glue so you can display each beautiful piece after it's completed.
Jiggy is a woman-founded small biz that supports and highlights the work of female artists to help you unplug and experience art in a new way!
Price: $49 (available in six styles)
10. A 3-in-1 wireless charging pad to eliminate the tangled mess of charging cables currently overrunning your bedside table, while still making sure every last gadget gets the juice it needs.
Charger is compatible with the following devices: iPhone 8 and later; Google Pixel 3 and later; Samsung S10 and later; Apple AirPods 2nd Generation Wireless Charging Version and later; Galaxy Buds and later; Apple Watch 2 and later.
Price: $63.99 (available in blue and pink).
11. A pair of durable bootie slippers that are cozy enough for indoors, but sturdy enough for a quick trip outside. Better yet, these slippers feature memory foam insoles and temperature-regulating tech to avoid those dreaded sweaty feet.
Promising review: "I bought my husband these slippers and I saw they had matching women's so of course I needed to buy them! They are sooo cozy and the sole is great to bring these slippers outside for cocktails on the deck or to grab the mail. The interior is a fuzzy sherpa material but doesn’t make my feet sweat, which is a huge plus. I’m also obsessed with this color! So cute." —Sheila
Price: $40+ (available in unisex sizes S–XL and in six colors).
12. An itty-bitty Theragun Mini so you can gently punch your aching muscles into submission post-workout whether you're at-home or on the road. This quiet-yet-powerful percussive massager is small enough to travel with and one charge lasts for roughly two and a half hours!
BuzzFeed editor Melanie Aman loves her Theragun Mini for post-workout relief:
"Exercising has been a huge boost to my mental health during quarantine, but the DOMS man — the DOMS hurt like hell!! I'm talking hurts to walk, hurts to lower myself and sit, hurts to stand up, hurts to lift things heavier than a stuffed animal, hurts to exist. I learned early on that this little gadget was suuuuuuuuper helpful in reducing my discomfort and loosening my tight, angry muscles. While jackhammering my calves and thighs is not an incredibly fun experience (TBH it hurts especially when I'm massaging already sore muscles), I know the next day I'll wake up with significantly less pain."
Price: $179+ (available in three colors and two styles)
13. A compact travel iron and steamer if your old iron is just too clunky and time-consuming to pull out on the regular. This travel-friendly gadget heats up in just three minutes and can get both sides of your outfit wrinkle-free without an ironing board.
Promising review: "Ordered this to bring to a wedding this past weekend and it was a total hit. Perfect for getting last-minute wrinkles out of bridesmaid dresses! And will definitely be using for touchups before work instead of lugging out my massive ironing board. Great purchase!" —Carolyn Toll
Price: $96 (available in four colors)
14. A gorgeous dipped fruits gift box because it looks almost too good to eat and combines the best of California-grown fruits with an award-winning chocolate coating.
Promising review: "This box is like a work of art! Such yummy, fresh, and beautiful chocolates just like the picture! And the box is unbelievable. I didn’t need to wrap it — presentation was superb! Ordered for a friend's birthday, gave it to her, and she won’t stop raving about them (regretted giving it to her because they tasted so good!) — definitely ordering many more for Christmas!!!" —Jonathan G.
Price: $59.95
15. The Meta Quest 2 — an all-in-one gaming experience that'll bring fantastical virtual reality to your at-home reality for hours of immersive fun.
The Meta Quest 2 comes with everything they might need to get their virtual reality journey started! But they do have the option to link it to their PC for an upgraded experience.
Promising review: "I was always cautious about the quality of VR until now! What an incredible experience. I can now sit on my couch and tour places all around the world. It literally makes you feel like you're there! I can't imagine what's to come with VR! This product is worth every penny!!!!" —Dan Davis
Price: $399+ (available in two memory sizes and four styles)
16. A pack of reusable makeup remover pads for anyone looking for an easy way to reduce their eco-impact without a ton of effort. These ultra-soft pads take the place of disposable cotton rounds and work without additional makeup removers — just add water!
The set comes with a handy wash bag in addition to three reusable pads!
Price: $15.99 (available in five colors)
17. A nylon collapsible backpack to toss in most any purse or suitcase, so you're always equipped with an adventure-ready bag no matter where you roam.
Price: $52 (available in five colors)
18. A National Park outdoor blanket that's good-looking, hecka durable, and can play the part of easy-to-clean picnic blanket or cuddly couch companion with equal success. It packs up into an included carrying case, so you can bring it on hikes or stash it in your car without taking up a ton of space.
Rumpl is a small biz creating blankets inspired by warm and snuggly sleeping bags. They use only 100% post-consumer recycled materials, and are now recycling over 5 million discarded plastic bottles through their supply chain every year. They also offset all their carbon emissions with carbon credits!
Promising review: "I loved it so much I got one for my brother for Christmas. Great for hiking, camping, road trips, boat, couch — anything! It is lightweight but warm and not as restricting as a sleeping bag. Extremely easy to clean/wash/dry and doesn’t bog down the washer or hamper!" —Kimberly Heitz
Price: $103.20+ (available in nine styles)
19. A bamboo family tree carving board etched with deep trenches so juice is drawn from sliced meat or fruit toward the large collection well. It's a mess-free platter for all your finest feasts that doubles as art when not in use.
Totally Bamboo is a family-owned company small business based in San Marcos, California. After a successful career creating director's chairs, the Sullivans began working with bamboo and expanded their product line to include revolutionary bamboo cutting board and other kitchen accessories.
Promising review: "If you enjoy large meals and cook up things with a lot of juice, this cutting board is perfect! We've hated other cutting boards that brag 'large trenches;' this is the first one that legitimately does! Just don't forget to get the revitalization oil! It'll help keep the longevity of the cutting board." —Mack
Price: $89.99
20. This spacious vegan suede tote if you're on the hunt for a cruelty-free style that looks anything but cheap. This spacious design is the perfect everyday carryall for commutes, errands, and more.
K.Carroll Accessories is a woman-owned small business that started out of Kelly's garage in 2002. Now, the brand operates out of a 6,500-square-foot warehouse in Auburn Hills, Michigan where they create top-quality vegan accessories.
Price: $48 (available in 10 colors)
21. A pack of authentic African simmer sauces because cooking up new cuisines doesn't have to be complicated. These vegan and gluten-free sauces are easy to incorporate into a wide range of dishes, and come with recipes cards for some additional foodie inspiration.
Kitchens of Africa is a Black woman-owned small biz based in Raleigh, North Carolina that's on a mission to introduce the diverse cuisine of Africa to the world. Their line of convenience foods bring new and bold flavors in a simple and delicious way.
This set comes with Curry Simmer Sauce, Tamarind Simmer Sauce, Peanut Simmer Sauce, and Onion Simmer Sauce.
Price: $85
22. A chic satin-lined head wrap with an adjustable front knot for anyone who's tired of satin bonnets that refuse to stay put.
Grace Eleyae founded her eponymous small business after a bumpy car ride in 2014 left her chemically-straightened hair *literally* broken. The Black woman-owned brand has grown into a full line of protective hair care products that are both fashionable and functional.
Promising review: "I loved how comfortable this turban felt on my head. I saw some people complained about it not staying on. I can't speak for them, but it did stay of my head overnight even after wild sleeping. The turban stays securely on my head from the beginning (much better than my bonnets). I also feel they look nicer than a bonnet." —L
Price: $31 (available in black and white colors)
23. An instant latte mix starter pack to make cafe-quality drinks from the comfort of your own kitchen with the help of an included milk frother, wooden scoop, and tasty Latte Dust — a barista-style drink topper with real vanilla bean, cinnamon, and coconut sugar.
Clevr is a women-led small biz creating good-for-you latte blends to upgrade your routine with plant-powered ingredients. They funnel 1% of revenue from every order back into local food justice projects.
The full kit includes two bags of latte mix (select the flavor at checkout), a rechargeable frother, wooden scoop, and Latte Dust.
Promising review: "I've tried MANY different latte blends and this is by far the best of the bunch. I'm a big fan of the Golden Milk in the evening and drink the Chai most mornings for a little pick-me-up instead of coffee. It blends way really well and doesn't leave any chunks, creating the most creamy drink experience. The included frother is high powered — works a lot better than other ones I have purchased in the past. This was a really good find and I recommend it for anyone sifting through similar products — Clevr is the best I've found for sure and I am grateful for the creators of these magical powders!" —Amazon Customer
Price: $63.20 (available in three flavors)
24. A cooling gel sleep mask that's filled with lavender buds and flax seeds for soothing extra weight and some light aromatherapy. The luxurious style is made of 100% silk and is cut to comfortably fit around your nose while still blocking out the light.
If you need a more convincing endorsement of Astura's wellness products, know that Venus Williams has given it her stamp of approval. She's a part owner!
Promising review: "I have purchased this eye pillow for myself, for my children, and for my friends. It's wonderful. The scent of lavender is lovely, and it's weighted on your eyes (Ahh! Bliss!). I like my bedroom dark, and this makes that possible." —SunflowerGirl
Price: $21.99 (available in six colors)
25. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls — a collection of 100 bedtime stories about the lives of extraordinary women from the past and the present so you can delight your favorite little rebel.
Promising review: "I bought this for my 4-year-old and it's perfect! Short one-page stories of kick-butt women that reinforces to my child she can do anything! There are even stories about young girls, which was an added bonus because she saw the picture and asked me to read the story about the girl who is 'just like me'! I love anything that gives my child more confidence and shows her that the sky is the limit!!!" —Tracie C Parker
Price: $18
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