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Turns out the best time for bubble tea slime is every single day of the week.
Promising review: "Just received these cute little boxes and am in love with them. Very thick and sturdy plastic but easy enough to open. These will work perfectly for filling solid perfumes and giving out as stocking stuffer gifts as I don't have to worry about it being a snug fit/lid falling off. I imagine these would also be great for pretend food for kids' play-sets or for a kid's trinket box. Overall I love them, love their feel, love the colors and am very happy." —Mary
Get a set of six from Amazon for $6.99.
Promising review: "This is now a staple for my kitchen. How I cooked without it before, I'll never know. Makes the best vinaigrette ever, quick pan sauces for pork, unexpected zip in dozens of dishes. Does it come in gallons? Have given it as hostess gifts several times and everyone gets hooked." —Martha Romeus
Check out BuzzFeed's review of Mike's Hot Honey for more info!
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
People also use these for fun games with kids, making stress balls, and home decorating — the world is their water bead oyster!!
Promising review: "EXCELLENT value and they work perfectly! The kids are having so much fun with them and even added them to SLIME! Highly recommend, will be ordering these as gifts too. A little goes a long way, they arrive in a small container but make a huge amount!" —Jason
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
Sweet Cakery Soaps is a North Carolina-based, Black-owned Etsy shop established in 2020 that specializes in hyper-realistic dessert-themed soaps.
Promising review: "LOVE THIS SHOP!! 100% would recommend! This is such a unique gift idea, and they are super well made and realistic looking lol. I could immediately smell the aroma when opening the packaging! Everyone I showed loved these too. The owner was extremely kind, everything was PERFECT! can't wait to order more <3" —cindy benitez
Get it from Sweet Cakery Soaps on Etsy for $7.75.
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: "The chopsticks are very durable, and the glow is bright. They're a bit bigger that I expected — but very pleased nonetheless with the product because it serves the purpose and is entertaining for kids, right up to adult Star Wars nerds. It also made the perfect gift for my fellow Star Wars nerds. I've been too busy playing with them rather than using them to eat food — but hopefully that will eventually happen before the batteries need changing." —Anthony
Get a set of two from Amazon for $14.97.
Each box comes with 10 full-size Cadbury chocolate bars, with no repeats for maximum sampling 😋.
Promising review: "I bought this mainly to see if the UK Cadbury chocolate really is that different than the kinds here in the US. It is. It is and totally delicious, a great bargain considering it was shipped for overseas. But what is the real difference is the variety of flavors and options. Just reading the names made me feel like I was in that scene from the 1970s classic Willy Wonka movie where Charlie buys his chocolate bar. The presentation itself was perfect enough to gift someone. Too bad it was a gift from me to me! Can't wait to splurge again on this delicious box of chocolates." —Melinda A.
Get it from Amazon for $19.35.
RazberrySlimeCo is a Pennsylvania-based Etsy shop established in 2017 that specializes in dozens of themed slimes, with a new slime added each week.
Promising review: "This slime was sooo cute! It’s a light peach color and smells amazing! It comes with a cute peach charm too! I’m super happy! It arrived really fast and I would definitely buy again! Love it!" —Taylor McCarthy
Get it from RazberrySlimeCo on Etsy for $8.99+ (available in three sizes).
Each set comes with a pen in gold, silver, and black.
Promising review: "Surprisingly good for a relatively inexpensive and simple-looking product. All three colors are generally legible on white paper (the light grey may be harder for older or visually impaired people to read). All three glitter noticeably! The ink seems to dry quickly and doesn’t seem to smudge much. The pens write fairly smoothly. Very pleased!" —Paul
Get it from Amazon for $7.49 (available in eight styles).
In fact, if you are looking for an immediate LOL, please head straight to the review images of this little gizmo — pages and pages of kitty cats losing their marbles. It is goodness and absurdity and light.
Promising review: "I have a whole room filled with cat toys that my cat is not interested in. It's funny how the least expensive cat toy I have makes him go crazy. He plays with this until he's panting like a dog and I have never seen him jump so high. I'm certain this toy will help him lose his belly. He loves it! I highly recommend it!" —Kwoo
Get it from Amazon for $2.49.
Promising review: "I only wish that I would have bought this sooner. I’ve karaokied alone and with others everyday since it came. One day it was all that I did all day. I ate meals but not a chore or responsibility.... just hard core karaoke. I found it best to pull up YouTube scrolling lyrics on the tv and then use the microphone to project my voice but you can have both come through true microphone easily. I can’t wait to use it in the car on a girls trip. I just bought a second one for duets and have plans to send a couple as gifts. Great purchase!!" —Susie Q
Get it from Amazon for $30.99 (available in 11 colors).
Promising review: "This is the cutest way to hold keys ever! And it was mad easy to install: peel and stick. I don’t know how I ever survived just using a hook instead of this cute magnet cloud. Excellent housewarming gift too. I now take it with wine as a gift for any friends/family moving." —Clemmie C.
Get it from Amazon for $8.48.
The book comes with 365 pages, each of which has lines for five days, so they'll write on the same page each year when the date comes around again. It's a really cool way to reflect on their ~journey~ — kind of like those "this time last year!" things your phone or Facebook does, except they're the ones in control of what gets written and saved.
Get it from Amazon for $14.12 or Bookshop (to support local bookstores) for $15.59.
Promising review: "This is a perfect companion for my new planner. It’s ideal for me to organize my planner with multi color entries on my planner. 18 color pens are crafted with a style. They are very sturdy and easy to hold on hand. The fine tips give stylish writing. I love to send them as gifts for my kids." —David
Get a set of 18 from Amazon for $8.98 (clip the "$1 off" coupon on the product page for this price).
Promising review: "I really, really like this mask. When you apply the mask to your face it looks like shimmering pearls. What I really like about the product is that it is a peel-off mask. Depending on thickly you put the product on your face it only takes 20-30 minutes to dry. That sounds like a long time but it is worth the wait. When you peel this off your face and then do a final rinse your face feels and looks wonderful." —Grandma Fran
Get it from Amazon for $23.
There's also a white truffle version as well as a hotter version of the classic black truffle hot sauce.
Promising review: "Once you go TRUFF, you’ll never go back. This is THE BEST HOT SAUCE if you’re a fan of truffle oil and hot sauce. It’s like combining your two most favorite things into the most perfect combination. Excellent on many things, but especially on pizza. I brought this to a pizza party and the hosts tried stealing my bottle by the end of the night! I took it back, but I gifted them a new bottle the next day...you can’t deny food love!" —CH
Get it from Amazon for $17.98.
You can opt to get your subscription sent to you once every week, every two or three weeks, or once every month, and select between an 8.8-ounce or 12-ounce bag. If you're on the fence, you can even pay a $3 flat shipping rate for a free two-ounce sample of their latest blend! Plus, good news for decaf drinkers — they do a monthly unique decaf blend as well, and plan to release more as the company grows.
Get it from Yes Plz Coffee starting at $17+ per shipment (psst — use the code BUZZFEED20 for 20% off!).
It's also teensy for storing and cleans with a quick stream of hot running water, and works on cold *and* hot beverages.
Promising review: "When you look up milk frothers on Amazon about 100 pull up. They look similar, so how do you know which one to go with?? I watched review after review, and after all of my homework, I decided to go with this one. I’m so glad I did! This thing does the job and well! VERY easy to clean (that’s what I care about). The people who run the company added a kind HAND-WRITTEN note acknowledging the hard times that they know people are going through these days with this pandemic and expressed gratitude for the purchase. I mean WOW. Taking the time to reach out to your purchasers?! Not all small businesses are the same and I’m glad that I went with this one. I will be ordering additional products as Christmas gifts!" —KBSB
Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (available in 10 colors).
Bonus: it also holds cans, so you can pop in a LaCroix or enjoy a shower PBR, too.
Promising review: "Loved how easy this was to put in my shower and use for anything from holding beverages to face wash. Gifted it to two friends and my boyfriend who at first mocked it but now LOVES it. I’d consider traveling with it at this point." —MB Schatz
Get it from Amazon for $14.95 (available in five colors).
Firefly Feeling Bright is a Florida-based Etsy shop established in 2019 that specializes in artisanal jewelry.
Promising review: "I stumbled upon this mask chain, I think through a BuzzFeed list of items you didn’t realize you needed or something along those lines. My work is considered an essential service so I have been working nonstop since the start of the pandemic and wear a mask all day, everyday. I love this concept so much because there are instances when taking off my mask to eat/drink and I feel weird just setting it down on my desk. The mask chain keeps it handy and accessible at all times. I have gotten so many compliments on it and I love the bright, fun colors. I will be ordering more to give as gifts! Definitely recommend!" —Natalie Anderson
Get it from Firefly Feeling Bright on Etsy for $7.
This LED toilet light has 16 colors that can work on a rotation or as a solid color.
Promising review: "I love this and so do my sons. I had to buy another one for a gift because they loved mine so much. It works perfectly. The sensor is very sensitive. It turns on when you walk past the bathroom. The light is bright enough that you don't have to turn on the light every time you go in the bathroom. I catch myself reaching for the light switch out of habit and smile because I don't have to flip the switch and waste electric." —Rose Lamb
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
Pro-tip: these molds also work for making soaps, birthday candles, chocolate, and fondant, covering all their miscellaneous undead needs.
Promising review: "Got these to make ice cubes for a Halloween party. It's very easy to use and easy to clean. The cubes come out perfectly. I'm probably going to try to use it to make chocolate skulls next." —Amazon Customer
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $11.69.
Treble & Flame is a Florida-based, Black-owned Etsy shop established in 2020 that specializes in 100% soy candles with carefully curated playlists.
Promising review: "First off, the packaging of the product was gorgeous. It was wrapped so well and presented even better. I bought Purple Rain, Bonita Applebum, and Ascension. The scents were all amazing and different in their own way. I love them and can’t wait to purchase more! I think these will also make great gifts for my girlfriends. The customer service is also probably the only thing better than these candles. They are super responsive and reached out about my purchase! I will be purchasing again." —mallory jordan
Get it from Treble & Flame on Etsy for $23.
Check out the rest of Treble & Flame's candles for more scent/sound combinations.
Get a set of eight from Forever 21 for $4.99 (originally $6.99).
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $14 (available in three randomized colors).
Promising review: "Since COVID-19 I have become my own bartender. Taco Tuesdays and margaritas! The lime comes through so well with this salt. I use it for Bloody Marys as well. It is thick and chunky so its a learning curve to get the right amount of salt on. Don't press down too hard if you don't like a lot of salt. I do like extra salt but my husband said it was a little much for him, so I have mastered just a light salt for him." —cobrajet427
Get it from Amazon for $5.99 (available in nine flavors).
Kayla Elease Art is a New York-based Etsy shop established in 2018 that specializes in handmade custom items like stickers, keychains, and jewelry.
Get it from Kayla Elease Art on Etsy: $6 for the whole set, and $1.50+ for individual stickers.
Promising review: "Love this product. The Rosemary and Mint is my favorite; it has a nice scent and makes for a lovely, relaxing soak in the tub. Use this a lot when our family has a head cold; the vapors seem to help de-congestion. Purchased several for gifts to family this year." —psychebelow
Get it from Amazon for $11.65 (available in four scents).
Get it from Levi's for $35 (available in 21 styles).
Promising review: "I got these originally as a supplemental silverware set. My friends all compliment them all the time because of how nice they are! I am so happy with this purchase. Will be buying another set for my friend as birthday gift. because I think it would be a great and unique birthday gift for her and her boyfriend." —Ashley Ferris
Get a 20-piece set from Amazon for $20.39 (available in eight sets).
Promising review: "Buy this! Buy them all! I got the original to begin with and ended up buying the trio set days later because of how amazing it is. Now I have fourt tubes in different scents and I regret nothing. Even my husband is in love with the original and the mint! The birthday is super subtly shimmery and the rose is a barely there tint (honestly BARELY THERE). A little does go a long way so don't worry about the price tag. You will be using these tubes for a while and loving every second of it." —Devon
Get it from Glossier for $30 (originally $36; available in eight shades).
Promising review: "The minute I opened the package I knew I made the right choice. This case is thick and well-made. I get so frustrated when my case falls and the AirBuds go in every direction. Couple of days ago the left ear fell out the case and a car ran over it. That cost me $69+ so I decided to take care of that issue and get a case. I purposely dropped it after I put the case in and everything was in tact.. I’m happy !!" —Karen
Get it from Amazon for $9.97.
Tattoorary is an Etsy shop established in 2014 and based in the Netherlands that specializes in temporary tattoos, offering a large range of sizes, colors, and designs. Each tattoo lasts from two days to a week.
I am *obsessed* with these temporary tattoos — I waited for ages to get them, and I wish I'd done it much sooner, because I've had such a blast mix and matching them every week this summer as a fun quarantine distraction! They transfer beautifully with warm water and look like legitimate tattoos (my neighbor truly thought I'd gotten some great ink), and are so easy and gentle to remove with a light scrub in the shower.
Get them from Tattoorary on Etsy: the vintage floral tattoo for $8, and the little birds tattoo for $3.
Get it from Express for $48 (available in three colors).
Promising review: "OH MY GOSH!! This little thing is amazing. It cooks evenly so far, heats up quick, doesn’t take long to cook. I’ve not timed it but maybe a minute per waffle. Also if you leave it in a bit too long it doesn’t burn the outsides, just gets them a little crispier. I used it for cookie dough which was worth the purchase in itself. I am looking forward to finding out what else I can make eggo-sized waffles out of, I will probably be giving these with a box of waffle mix for Christmas gifts this year." —Sara
Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in nine other non-heart-shaped colors).
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