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1. A mini ice cube tray so you can forever have the delicious nugget ice instead of driving out of your way to get it from the fast food joint down the road.
Reviewers also love these for making smoothies easier to blend and for freezing tiny portions of things like minced garlic or lemon juice!
Promising review: "Best little ice cubes ever. They pop out of the tray really easily...especially after setting them out for a quick couple of minutes on the counter. Tipping the tray 30 degrees to level the water before putting in the freezer is a great tip from another review. The cubes are the perfect size to scoop into my homemade iced mochas." —Heather
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $11.97.
2. An undetectable mouse jiggler perfect if you need to not go "inactive" on Google Chat, Teams, or Slack when you just want to go to the bathroom or quickly walk your dog in peace without having to announce it to the world!!
Promising review: "Like everyone else, I stumbled upon this product because of a TikTok I saw. Setup was extremely easy and I'm pleased to say that my Teams green light is on all the time now. Workers of the world, unite." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in seven styles).
3. An attachable Stanley Cup-compatible snack bowl because you already take your cup with you everywhere so you may as well have some snacks to go along with it.
Promising review: "This holds a lot of snacks! Fits onto my tumbler and stays in place, even if the tray is loaded up with treats. This won't go over the lid so it's best to put it on before you put the lid in place. This is not silicone, it is hard plastic. Easy to wash and hand dry. Very cute and useful!" —Just My Opinion
Get it from Amazon for $12.79 (available in two sizes and four colors).
4. The Book of Myself: A Do-It-Yourself Autobiography in 201 Questions designed to guide you with questions and prompts to create your very own autobiography.
This book is a kind of DIY memoir — it goes through three phases of "Early," "Middle," and "Later" years, and has 201 different prompts based on your memories, experiences, and views on the world. Prompts include things like what you would have switched careers to midway through if given the chance, or a present you got from your parents that sticks in your memory, or who you think the funniest person in your family is. This also makes for a lovely gift for family members, so you can all preserve each other's memories!
Promising review: "The Book of Myself is so cute; all of the pages have cute designs! You could work on this book for a long time and never lose interest! This book is a great idea for anyone young or old. You could get it for yourself or give it as a gift like I did! There's nothing like starting your new birthday year off by working on your autobiography!" —Momo
Get it from Amazon for $11.69.
5. A "flossing toothbrush" that provides an extra deep clean with two layers of bristles: regular firm bristles and longer ones that are 10 times thinner.
Mouthwatchers is a small business established by Ronald Plotka, DDS, that specializes in toothbrushes designed to get deeper cleans even patients with "great" dental hygiene might miss with traditional brush and floss routines.
Note: this shouldn't be a substitute for traditional flossing.
BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord has this and says, "I personally bought a few months ago this and love it! I use an electric toothbrush usually, but I feel like I'm getting a much more satisfying clean from these?? Especially because I tend to get yellow stains between my teeth no matter *how* much I floss, and these bristles seem to actually target that a lot more effectively. I've switched to using this in the morning and the electric one at night and definitely see a difference in that area in particular."
Promising review: "This was another one of my TikTok purchases! I was skeptical but my kids hate flossing their teeth so thought this might help in between making them floss. They work amazing! My kids said they could see and feel a different on the first use and I agree! They are definitely with a try! I would suggest not pushing too hard, those tiny bristles really get in there and if you push too hard you nights be sore like I was. It felt like after going to a dental cleaning." —AN
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $9.90.
6. A jar of internet-beloved The Pink Stuff, which is a slightly abrasive paste that is literally amazing and can clean all the dirt and grime off any surface that you couldn't get rid of with any other products. (Without extra elbow grease!!)
A lot of people compare it to the Magic Eraser in paste form, so even your weirdest, most stubborn stains will meet their match.
Promising review: "Found this product on TikTok. I don’t think I’ve ever seen value like I do this product! Literally use it on EVERYTHING!! Kids and teens have dirt, grime, and grease on their walls? This will make it look like a new paint job. Baseboards need some love? A pea-size amount of this makes them look brand new. Need a shoe cleaner? PERFECT for sneakers. I could name a million more uses, but I can ASSURE you this is worth every penny. What’s more? You need so LITTLE of this product, it will last a VERY long time. Thank you, TikTok!!!" —Rachel in CLT
Get it from Amazon for $3.07.
7. Essence's Lash Princess mascara because idk about you, but the thought of putting on fake lashes every day sounds like ~a lot~ of work, especially when products like this exist and can give you the same look with sooo much less effort.
BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord has this and says, "Hello, that is my face above, because I bought into the hype of all the 5-star reviews and now I will never look back!! Putting it on is like giving my eyelashes butterfly wings. It doesn't get clumpy, it stays put ALL the livelong day no matter how much you sweat, and you can apply it on very lightly if you don't want it to look so dramatic, or continue applying for longer lashes each time."
Promising review: "Saw this product on TikTok and thought it would be expensive looking at the results they got. I am beyond amazed with how my lashes look after about two coats. For around $5 you couldn’t ask for a better mascara! I will be buying this same one when I run out. I was not expecting to like it as much as I do! No complaints." —Kd
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
8. A weekly shower cleaner that doesn't require scrubbing. 😩🙌🏼 Just spray it on and leave it while you go clean the rest of your house. When you wipe it away (8–12 hours later), you will be *shocked* by the results.
Promising review: "I have well water. Something in my well water reacts with copper plumbing and turns my shower tiles blue. Since my bathroom color scheme isn't on the blue spectrum, this is problematic. The well water also causes the shower glass to film up quickly. I've tried dozens and dozens of cleaners and scrubbed till my arms ached trying to get ahead of the blue and scumminess. My ambition in life is NOT to be a full time bathroom scrubber! I saw this stuff on a professional house cleaner's TikTok (sorry, don't remember which one) and thought 'what the heck, might as well give it a try.' Oh my goodness, the first day after my shower I sprayed this stuff all over and walked away. The next morning there was a NOTICEABLE reduction in the blue and the glass looked clearer too. Day two, sprayed again and walked away. The next morning the blue was gone except for a few spots on the floor tile and the glass looked amazing. Day three I sprayed the remaining spots and the next morning the shower practically looked new. NO SCRUBBING AT ALL!!!! This is my new favorite shower cleaner. The ONLY con I have is that it makes me sneeze while I'm spraying from inside the shower, but I can live with that." —L. J. Petillo
Get it from Amazon for $19.98+ (available in two sizes, two scents, and a two-pack).
9. A set of affordable, highly popular wireless Bluetooth earbuds (comparable to AirPods or Beats, except under $30 not $150+!), so you can jam out to your favorite songs at the gym, in the car, or wherever you may be.
These can last up to 10 hours on a single charge, and up to 45 hours with the included charging case. The case can be fully charged in just 1.5 hours with a USB-C cable. And these are waterproof, so you don't have to worry about them getting sweaty *plus* you can swim with them for up to 30 minutes in one-meter-deep water.
Promising review: "Best decision! These are the greatest headphones ever! I saw them on TikTok months ago and added them to my wish list. I got a new phone that doesn't have the headphone port so I decided it was time to finally buy them. They are amazing and I probably won't ever take them out of my ears! 😂" —Kate Arnold
Get it from Amazon $24.99+ (available in five colors and two versions).
10. A pair of opaque thermal tights for those days when you simply cannot put away the dress you chose even though it's cold outside. These will help keep you warm without sacrificing your adorable 'fit.
Promising review: "The warmest tights ever. I have several pairs of fleece tights, but these are by far the warmest. I live in Kansas, so it is common for us to have 20 mph north winds during the winter. A 40-degree day can feel like 20 degrees and a 20-degree day can feel like 0 or below. I usually wear skirts or dresses to work so I need something warm on my legs. These tights paired with a skirt and boots are warmer than a pair of pants. They are also very soft and comfortable and fit great. I have a hard time finding tights to fit properly because of my long legs. A lot of tights are either too short and sag in the crouch area or come all the way up to my neck, but these don't do either. I just ordered another pair and will most likely order a third pair in another color." —Cindy Henley
Get them from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in women's sizes S–XL, six colors, and in two-packs with various color combos).
11. A set of colorful fine-point pens since there's something about taking notes with aesthetically pleasing pens that just makes it better. Dreading your to-do list? Write it out and ~color code~ your tasks — it'll make it seem less daunting.
And they're designed not to bleed through thin pages!
Promising review: "I love how this pen feels to hold and it writes beautifully! I am very picky about how the ink looks from the pens I use and I don't remember having one that writes so smoothly and beautifully! I will buy these whenever I need more. I actually just purchased another package of all black!" —Kate
Get a set of 18 from Amazon for $8.99 (also available in all black).
12. A ridiculously popular "cat dancer" toy, because just look at how happy these cats are. This toy is naturally springy so you barely have to move at all to create the *most* fun your cat has ever had.
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 bonkers. 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 $3.99.
13. A delightfully practical Stojo collapsible travel cup so you can drink your coffee or water on the go and then easily store it when you're done. Unlike other travel mugs, this one can go in the microwave.
Check out a TikTok of the Stojo collapsible cup in action.
Stojo is a small business that specializes in dishwasher-, microwave-safe storage and travel products with the goal of eliminating single-use plastics.
All sizes except the 12 oz. also come with a straw!
Promising review: "I take my lunch to work and during mid day I like to use the Keurig to brew a cup of coffee. The 12-ounce Stojo cup I purchased is very practical. It is thick and durable. The plastic collar enables you to hold the cup without squeezing it or burning your hands on the hot walls of the cup. It seals well so you don't have to worry about leaking your drink on your shirt. It even has some reasonable thermal properties. There is enough volume in the cup to allow for the 12-ounce brew plus ample creamer. It's not a stainless vacuum cup, but it does hold its temperature better than your typical gas station or coffee shop cup. Plus you have the advantage of being able to reheat your drink in the microwave which you can't do with a stainless cup. Washes easily too. If you want a 12-ounce cup that keeps your drink hot or cold for a long time, this isn't the cup for you. But if you need something practical that will keep your coffee warm for 30–45 minutes, can be reheated in a microwave, and collapses to the dimensions of a tall hockey puck, this is a good purchase. You'll have it for years." —ViciousCycle
Get it from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in five sizes and 24 colors).
14. An adjustable weighted fitness hoop, which combines working out with an old-school favorite activity. Reviewers love this as a core-strengthening activity. Plus who wouldn't want to have their exercise just be fitness hooping for a little while?!
The knots are all removable so you can adjust the size to fit your waist.
Promising review: "Like everyone else I saw this on TikTok and decided to give it a shot. Super fun to use. I'll admit it's difficult to start but once you get the hang of it after a few minutes it's super easy and fun. It is a little loud but nothing unbearable. The pieces are easy to add to, and the weight is not too heavy or light." —Richard Enriquez
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in 11 colors).
15. A set of washable exfoliating soap bags for any bar soap gals and pals who want the experience of a luffa but don't wanna ditch their beloved soap. This'll give you the best of both worlds — just put your soap into a bag, lather it up, and you've got the bar-soap-luffa of your dreams!
Check out a TikTok of the exfoliating soap bags in action.
Promising review: "We are trying to get away from using plastic and these soap pouches are the perfect alternative. They lather up well and help exfoliate the skin. They are washable and since they come in a 10-pack, it's convenient to throw one in the wash and you have enough clean ones to use in the meantime." —Vida Gross
Get a set of 10 from Amazon for $8.99.
16. A super-chic minimalist glass tumbler that may just be the reason you toss your hodgepodge of miscellaneous cups to replace with a whole set of these bad boys. The silicone sleeve helps reduce condensation and makes it easier to hold, the lid is designed to help prevent leaks, and the straw is just the cherry on top.
The tumbler (not the cap) is top-rack dishwasher safe.
Promising review: "I saw this product on TikTok and automatically liked it! I love that it comes in so many different colors and the top is wood. I drink lots of water and needed a cup I could take with me everywhere. I could also put iced coffee in it too. I love that it came with two straws a clear one and white. I will be purchasing another one for my husband and also one for my mom in different colors!" —Rose
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in 34 colors and multipacks).
17. A set of Wad-Free pads so you don't have to run your dryer like three times just to have your sheets actually come out dry (can you tell this just happened to me last week?).
Wad-Free is a small business established in 2020 after the founder, Cyndi Bray, self-taught computer-aided design to create the pads.
Promising review: "Wow!!! You wonder if things like this really work and well, I can absolutely confirm it does! First, I was impressed that the package came with two of the devices because I was only expecting one. So there was one for the fitted sheet, and the flat sheet. Finally, I tried it out and not only did my sheets NOT wad up, but they also came out of the dryer feeling fresher, more dry, and unwrinkled! I will be buying a set of these for each of my immediate family members and close friends! What a great gift!!!" —katy
Get a set of two from Amazon for $19.99.
18. A plug-in color-shifting mushroom light to create the perfect, cozy ambiance wherever you are.
Promising review: "I LOVE this night-light. It's in my bathroom and is a lovely addition. It turns off the second the lights go on which is nice that I don't have to worry about accidentally leaving it on. Super cute and the little itty-bitty lighting element does a good job lighting, just enough so I don't have to turn the main lights on in the middle of the night." —1Thand
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
19. A box of popular "Zombie" face masks, which may be a little frightening at first — in 10 minutes one will tighten your face and makes you look like a literal zombie, hence the name — but the results are absolutely worth it. Once you wash it off, you might reveal firmer skin and reduced appearance of pores and wrinkles.
Promising review: "Smells great! This face mask does exactly what it says. My skin is nice and lifted, hydrated, noticeable reduction in fine lines, improved texture, reduced my pore size, and eliminated some newly developed rough patches forming around the hairline. Couldn't be more satisfied with this product! I have pretty good skin for 37, but this mask has really helped take my skin to the next level" —Samantha
Get a box of eight masks from Amazon for $25.
20. A SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher to turn even the dumbest of devices into smart ones (as long as they have a press-able "on/off" switch). Now instead of getting up to turn on your coffee machine or turn off the light, you can just ask Alexa or control it with the app on your phone.
Reviewers love this because it doesn't require you to "smart enable" other parts of your home.
Promising review: "This is exactly what I was looking for and had no idea it existed until I saw someone mention it on TikTok! Our front walkway gets pretty dark at night, and I was frustrated with trying to remember to turn on the light every evening and off every morning. I looked into those light sensors you can plug in, but our front porch light is under an awning with enough shade that it would have kept the light on 24/7. This little Switchbot solved the problem. I applied it to the indoor light switch and set the time on my phone. It has worked perfectly ever since." —Alecia McLochlin
Get it from Amazon for $29+ (available in white and black).
21. A lil' reversible octopus plush so people can know if it's safe or not to talk to you, without having to ask (bc sometimes that is what throws your mood over the edge!!). And if you are feeling like a ~grumpy octopus~, maybe its adorable face will help turn things around.
Promising review: "I originally bought this because it was so cute and I wanted to let my bf know if I was in a good mood or not without having to talk to him. WELL! It turned out to be a fantastic emotional tool for my 4-year-old daughter. She saw how I was using it to show what emotion I was feeling and now 'Jelly' is her favorite stuffed animal. She uses him to show when she needs her alone time and when she needs a break from talking, or when she's just plain mad. He's soft, cute, and durable. Love it!" —Sarah
Get it from Amazon for $9.30 (available in 42 styles).
22. A microwave rapid cake maker since there is nothing food can't fix, especially dessert. This thing will create a delicious cake in only SIX minutes. I mean, the only thing better than cake is cake you can eat almost instantly.
Rapid Brands is a California-based small business that specializes in dishwasher-safe, microwaveable, BPA-free kitchen products.
Psst — people swear by this for dorms, studio apartments, and for safer, easier baking with kids!
Promising review: "I love this cake maker! It makes just the right size cake for our family of four. They’re not exactly like a cake fresh from the oven, but pretty darn close! My 12-year-old son loves to use it, so much so we make a cake on a weekly basis. Since each cake only requires a half a box of mix, we don’t have to store them for long. I think they taste much better than a mug cake and are almost as easy." —Clare
Get it from Amazon for $24.98.
23. A magnetic air fryer cheat sheet because let's be honest, we've all just been throwing food in for a random amount of time and cutting through it like four times to check if it's done (please tell me I'm not the only one who does this...). Now you can finally know the actual timing to create perfectly cooked masterpieces.
Promising review: "Bought an air fryer several months ago, which I haven't used a whole lot because it came with only a few recipes but not enough info on other items to cook. The Lotteli cheat sheet gives you cooking times and temperatures for a lot of your common everyday foods in a magnetized easy-to-read, two-sheet combo that fills in where the air fryer pamphlet that came with the unit leaves out. I also bought an air fryer cookbook but this only comes with specific recipes, whereas the cheat sheet fills in the void for quick basic needs. Very happy with this purchase! 😁" —B. Frank Smith
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two colors, a bundle, and a Spanish version).
24. A set of temporary tattoo markers you can use to doodle all over yourself and your friends. OR just imagine giving this to kiddos and letting them draw all over their parents and seeing their works of art last for a few days.
These are meant to last a few days, but reviewers note they'll come off with soap, water, and friction. To last longer, reviewers recommend using a makeup setting spray. This comes with markers and four stencils if you're not confident in your freehanding skills.
Promising review: "These pens are very nice for those who want a tattoo or art when they need it. Can't make up your mind about a design or placement? These are great. Want to write someone special a message only they can see? Bic has you covered, literally. Lots of ink in the pen as I did three pretty big designs and had no worries. Comfortable grip design, too." —Big Dreamer Design Montgomery
Get a set of eight from Amazon for $25.06 (also available in a pack of 48).
25. A set of restaurant-worthy shallow pasta bowls since you know, in the end, we're all just people who want to find bowls that sort of look like plates that are sort of like bowls. And boy oh boy did we find them!!
26. A shaker of edible cocktail glitter because why would you ever have a normal drink if you could add a little extra *pizzazz* to it and completely upgrade the experience?!
Bakel is a small business established in 2016 that specializes in edible glitters for food and drink.
Promising review: "Don’t think any further and just buy it. This was so cool and everyone loved it! I got the clear one because it will go with any drink. I will be the one to put this in all my friends drinks. Also had no taste so it was just the look. Sooooooo cool!" —gigi
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in 17 colors).
27. A mini waffle maker so you can quit buying Eggos in bulk and make your own waffles with special little touches. And if you try hard enough and have a big enough imagination, anything you want can become a mini waffle — hash browns, egg, cheese, pizza. *The limit does not exist!!*
Promising review: "At first, I laughed and thought it was too small to really do anything. I was so wrong — it's an amazing little waffle maker!! Can cook almost anything on it! I have cooked eggs, waffles, and French toast." —S PETERSON
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 20 colors and a variety of waffle shapes).
28. A bath overflow drain cover that'll let you fill the tub basically to the top so you can actually take a warm bath with your whole body under the water rather than having to decide which body part has to stick out and freeze this time.
Promising review: "I have a high-stress job, and I've started taking baths as a way to unwind. However, it never seemed like I could keep enough water in the tub to really enjoy it. This little thing makes a HUGE difference!! I get at least an extra three inches of water and it is great." —Hyacinthe Snyder
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in nine colors).
29. A cloud-shaped magnetic key holder so you can stop frantically searching for your keys every time you leave the house because you'll know exactly where you put them — on the incredibly cute cloud hanger.
Promising review: "I LOVE this so much. I was skeptical that we’d even use it, but it has changed our lives. Not only are our keys always visible by the door, but it makes life so much easier to just use your keys and then right as you walk into the door magnetically have this hold them." —Meemer
Get it from Amazon for $7.78.
The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.