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1. A head massager thingy that is going to change your life. Seriously, you've been shopping for weeks, you deserve to treat yourself to a brain-tingling massage. You're going to beg your partner to do this for you *constantly.*
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Katy Herman has this and says, "My boyfriend got a two-pack of head massagers like this and gave me one. We now use them on each other constantly and I am eternally grateful. I'm struggling to keep my description of how good it feels family-friendly, so that should give you an idea. It's awesome when you have a headache or just need to relax. The only downside is it WILL mess up your hair (especially if you have curls or textured hair, reviewers note) and may get caught if your hair is tangled, so use it gently. It's worth it!"
Promising review: "This was a great purchase. Relieves my headaches. Easy to use!" —elidita luna
Get a set of two from Amazon for $8.19.
2. And a reusable headache cap, which uses compression and cooling effects to help quickly soothe your headache. It's so comfortable, you might even reach for it when you don't have a headache.
Read more about how temperature therapy can help with migraines at Mayo Clinic.
Wow is this thing nice. I keep mine in the fridge and I'll grab it if I feel a headache coming on. Sometimes if the headache is really bad I'll put it on and take a nap and when I wake up the headache is completely gone. I also use it while working/watching TV and in that case I just don't pull it down all the way so it won't cover my eyes. Honestly I would use this even if I didn't have a headache, because it just feels so soothing to have the cool compression on your head. Highly recommend if you are a frequent headache sufferer.
Promising review: "Love this product. The gel is comfortable when frozen so it doesn’t hurt to lay your head down. Most other masks only go across your eyes but this goes all the way around your head. Also the fact that the mask covers your eyes to block light is fantastic. If you have a ponytail the top is open to allow you to pull your hair through. I may consider purchasing a second one just so I always have one in the freezer ready to go!" —Lisa
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in one- or two-pack, two sizes and five colors).
3. A pair of lightweight chunky hoop earrings with a variety of size and color options so you can pick the pair that fits perfectly with your aesthetic. And they'll look super cute with your Christmas dinner dress or NYE 'fit.
Promising review: "OMG I’m obsessed with these earrings. They’re so pretty and lightweight. I never usually order earrings off Amazon but decided to get some since I saw them on TikTok. They’re great quality and I usually can’t wear fake jewelry since it makes my ears itch so much. This one didn’t do that at all. Another problem I have is earrings being super uncomfortable to sleep in but this one doesn’t do that either. I’m going to literally get every single size they have since I love it so much. Highlyyy recommend." —Ziyana Iyer
Get it from Amazon for $13.95+ (available in four sizes, four colors, and two materials).
4. A Shrek toothpaste cap you can attach straight to the tube so you can tell all your friends you've been brushing your teeth with Shrek's 💩.
Casual Chicken is a small biz based in Irvine, California and they make unique items and art using 3D printing.
Promising review: "This is a HIT! I ordered one and my other friends loved it so I got one for them also. The customer service is fantastic and fast shipping!" —Whitney
Get it from Casual Chicken on Etsy for $9.99.
5. A pound of cereal marshmallows so you can stop spending way too long trying to pick them out whenever you make a bowl, leaving every other person in the house ~unlucky~ with just the bland, plain bits — how ~charming.~
Medley Hills Farm is an Ohio-based, family-owned small business that specializes in unique candies, snacks, and baking supplies.
Promising review: "Buying these charms was one of the best decisions of my life. The bag is twice the size of my head. The marshmallows are aesthetically pleasing and delicious. It's everything I ever wanted in a snack." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
6. And a giant 1-pound Snickers bar because you aren't you when you're hungry, and a regular Snickers just isn't gonna cut it.
Promising review: "I bought two, one for a gift and one to just joke around with. My sister loved it as she was quarantined and asked if I could bring a chocolate to her door so she could eat some candy while staying in her room. I texted her back...is a Snickers okay? And she replied YES PLEASE!! That's when I pull out the 1-pound Snickers bar put it next to her door and tell her OK. Two minutes later I hear an OMG from across the house... and a flurry of THANK YOU! OMG! texts. Also I ate half of mine over like four days and yeah it's a Snickers so pretty good." —Marco
Get it from Amazon for $17.48.
7. Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, a card game that'll get the whole family involved and lead to laughing harder than you have in a while and memories you'll never forget.
Dolphin Hat Games is a small business that specializes in family-friendly card games.
Okay, so the rules: divvy up all the cards equally, and then all the players take turns putting down cards that have different illustrations on them, saying "taco," "cat," "goat," "cheese," and "pizza" in order. If the card put on the table matches the word that's being said in that moment, whoever slaps a hand down on the card first gets all the cards under it. You keep playing until someone comes in possession of all the cards.
Promising review: "This game is hysterical! I played with my 7-year-old daughter and my 70-year-old father and we all enjoyed it. I haven't laughed that hard in a long time!" —bobkopolow
Get it from Amazon for $9.84.
8. A deluxe 102-piece art set that comes in a convenient wooden case so you don't have to worry about keeping track of all your new supplies — they'll all have a designated home. You could even make some adorable holiday decorations to hang up!
Inside the case are 24 colored pencils, 24 oil pastels, 24 watercolor cakes, three mixing trays, two drawing pencils, two paint brushes, a sharpener, a ruler, and an eraser. This set also comes with two sketch books, a watercolor pad, a 15-piece paint brush set, a 10-well palette, and a color mixing wheel. This is great for any beginner artists who want to explore different mediums to find their favorites.
Promising review: "I love this art set so much! The sketch pads worked well for me, though I know that different artists prefer different types of paper. (These sketchbooks are mixed media pads). The colored pencils are really good quality, and they sharpen without breaking or splintering, as I've had colored pencils do to me in the past. The kit comes with a pencil sharpener that works really well, not to mention the useful color wheel! All in all, this set is great, especially for beginners." —Alicia
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in two versions)
9. A cult-favorite ~secret~ popcorn salt so you can create that delicious flavor of movie theater popcorn, except this kind won't cost you an arm and a leg!! You'll be all set to cuddle up on the couch and start your Christmas movie marathon.
Promising review: "I used to use Flavacol during my time working at an amusement park and popping popcorn for hungry guests, so I knew this was what the 'professionals' use. I am happy to report that using this does make your popcorn taste like it was just popped at a movie theater. I like to put a little bit of oil on my kernels, mix in some Flavacol, and then add it to the pot of oil on my stove top when it's hot enough (as opposed to sprinkling it on top of freshly popped corn, which I could see easily accidentally adding too much). It also means that I'm no longer loading up my popcorn with additional toppings like butter or plain salt. Yum!" —Kate R.
(P.S. Grab this popular microwave popcorn maker/bowl on Amazon for $16.99 to round out your popcorn making experience.)
Get it from Amazon for $9.60.
10. A giant waffle…blanket because you eat waffles on the daily and have been known to scream "leggo my Eggo" if anyone tries to take a bite. Now you can finally live out your dreams of being fully surrounded by a delicious breakfast food.
Promising review: "Love mine. I have trouble regulating my body temperature so I use blankets a lot, and LOVE variety but I am still very picky! Love the waffle blanket, it's super soft and completely covers me and then some, it's one of my favorites to burrow up in!" —Natalia Carter
Get it from Amazon for $21.59+ (available in five sizes and five foods)
11. An at-home slushy-making cup so you can ~slushify~ basically any drink you can imagine. (Soda, LaCroix, juice, smoothies, iced coffee, you name it!!) All you do is freeze the cup for four hours, pour in your liquid, and crush the sides until a slush forms…couldn't be easier!
Check out a TikTok of the Slushy Maker Cup in action — it even comes with a spill-proof lid so it won't leak while you're crushing the cup!
Promising review: "My son wanted to order this and I was sure it was going to be a piece of junk that did not work. I was totally wrong! He makes slushies several times a week and it works great. Note that you really need a liquid with sugar in it to make a good slushy; the sugar-free drinks don't work (so use Coke, not Coke Zero)." —Joanna Bernard
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in four colors).
12. A shaker of edible cocktail glitter because why would you ever have a normal drink if you could add a little extra *Christmas magic* 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 $8.99+ (available in 17 colors)
13. A handcrafted wooden glasses holder, which will be a designated spot for you to stick your current pair so you don't constantly set them down and forget where they are. Plus when you're actually wearing your glasses, this lil' guy is just a cute piece of decor.
Also available as a cat, flamingo, or horse!
Promising review: "I got this little one for my daughter's birthday, she is 17 and we have always had a 'thing' for giraffes. I knew she would love it but I didn’t realize how helpful it is. She said now she can just reach over and easily find her glasses, rather than fumbling around in the nightstand. The giraffe is definitely a hit and a great gift." —Daisy Grey
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four animal types).
14. The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook because everybody knows Disney has ~delicious~ food, but who wants to spend like $5 on one churro?! With this book, you will be able to create your own Mickey-Mouse-shaped beignets, Dole Whips, and over 100 other recipes.
Promising review: "Beautiful hardcover cookbook with so many yummy Disney recipes from the parks! There is lots of Disney foodie history in it, plus recipes that look easy to follow with high quality ingredients. There are fun maps of each of the parks inside where the food is located from, which makes it fun. As an avid Disney fan, I have never seen a cookbook like this." —Nicole
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
15. A set of affordable, highly popular wireless Bluetooth earbuds (comparable to AirPods or Beats, except under $30 not $150+!) that let you jam out to your favorite Christmas jingles 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 water that is 1 meter deep.
Promising review: "Best decision! These are the greatest headphones ever! I saw them on TikTok months ago and added them to my wishlist. 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 for $24.99+ (available in five colors and two versions).
16. A mushroom growing kit so you can have ~ultra~ fresh mushrooms on hand when you want to add some extra umami to your dishes and take a break from your diet of Christmas cookies and latkes. Added bonus, they grow right inside the packaging — talk about convenience!
Back To The Roots is a California-based small business founded by two college friends that specializes in indoor gardening kits with a mission to reconnect families to food.
This growing kit comes with some recipes to get you started!
Promising review: "This product has been so much fun to watch! I followed the directions, exactly as written, and the mushrooms began growing within three to four days. I will say that I did soak them for close to 10 hours before putting them back in the box to grow and I believe this helped a ton. I also kept the box inside by a window with the blinds closed in order for them to get indirect sunlight. The mushrooms grew tremendously for almost a week before they started to shrink so I clipped them to cook with and they were DELICIOUS! This was such a fun product and process to watch. I am now in the process of trying to get a second batch of shrooms from the same box. Fingers crossed!" —Steph Card
Get it from Amazon for $15.98+ (available in two styles).
17. A tiny milk frother to help you kick your $6-a-day coffee shop habit (since you've spent all your money buying everyone presents), without having to give up the delicious drinks.
Promising review: "So I’ll admit I got this on a whim after a TikTok video, however I’m in love with this thing! It’s so much fun to use and make your at-home drinks feel so much more special. It’s easy to use and froths pretty quickly. If you’re on the fence, I’d say what are you waiting for? Buy it already!" —Denise
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in 21 styles).
18. A copy of 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.
19. A heart-shaped hybrid container and water bottle so you're prepared with a snack *and* drink while you spend the whole day trying to check the last people off your gift shopping list. And when you aren't munchin' on some Goldfish, you can wear the handy dandy strap around your neck so you never lose track of it.
Promising review: "Perfect for a quick water/snack break! Super adorable and holds a pretty good amount of water and small snacks! Amazing for the price and perfect for a beach, park, road trip, zoo trip, theme park trips, or even for a walk.❣️ Got a blue one for my husband, perfect for movie nights too.❣️" —Jacob H.
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two colors and bundles).
20. A jar of za'atar, a Middle Eastern spice blend of thyme, toasted sesame seeds, and sumac that you can pretty much add to anything (and trust me, you're going to) for a little extra depth to your flavor profiles. Holiday dinners just got quite the upgrade.
Promising review: "This za'atar is the best quality I have found. I've also found that the balance of sumac and thyme to be just right. This instantly spices up my boring meal-prep food and I put it on my chicken, meats, salads, yogurt, or just in olive oil — basically it makes everything taste so much better. I highly recommend it!" —TC
Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in three sizes).
21. A set of shower steamers, which are basically bath bombs for your shower!! Just toss one of these in, set the mood lighting, and as the tablet dissolves it will release therapeutic essential oils to help you get ready for another day of wrapping presents.
Promising review: "I kept seeing this product pop up on TikTok so I decided to buy a pack and I'm SO GLAD I DID! These smell so good and are a perfect way to relax while in the shower. I now recommend them to everyone I know!" —Merry
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $17.09+ (available in five scents, combo packs, and three quantities).
22. An instantly downloadable Taylor Swift-themed dice drinking game to help you test all your family at the holiday party to find out if they are true Swifties or not.
Vikki's Apothecary is a US-based Etsy shop that specializes in pop culture-themed digital downloads for prints and games.
Each digital download comes with a board and a set of game rules!
Promising review: "Such a fun game! Exactly as expected with fun prompts!" —krystinaholford
Get it from Vikki's Apothecary on Etsy for $6.14.
23. A set of flower hair clips because why would you wear a regular clip when you could wear an adorable flower one? This adds a cute little touch to any outfit and helps keep your hair out of your face… and brings back memories of warmer weather. They come in a pack of six so you can give one out to all your ~buds.~
Check out a TikTok of the flower clips in action.
Promising review: "So different and get a lot of compliments. They keep asking me where I got them. I use it wherever and holds my thick hair with no problem." —Bellap
Get a set of six from Amazon for $9.97+ (available in six color combinations).
24. A magnetic cat AirPod holder, which is the ~purrrfect~ solution to your never-ending debate of where you left your headphones last.
Promising review: "One of the most useless things I’ve ever bought, and I have ZERO REGRETS. This serves no purpose other than to bring joy and happiness to all." —Kayla Marie
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in four variations, a pack of five, and with an earbud cleaning kit).
25. A yuzu-scented hand soap that pumps out an adorable foamy flower, which will just further entice you to wash your hands frequently. And thankfully this soap is made with a hydrating formula, so you don't have to worry about drying out your hands!
BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord says: "I've been using this soap, and not only is it super hydrating for my hands (LOL @ constantly handwashing now and forever!), the yuzu scent is just calming and lovely, and I'm obsessed with how light and frothy the foaming suds are from the soap. The best part is that the bottle is totally reusable; you buy the dispenser once, and then you can get refills of the foaming soap for $10.31 from then on out."
Promising review: "I saw someone on TikTok with this and did an impulse buy and I love it. You do have to give it a few pumps at the beginning of the first use to get the soap up. But it does make a cute little flower on your hand. Super cute and I love the fact that you can get refills so it's not a one use kind of deal." —Christina Hansen
Get it from Amazon for $18.
26. A bicycle-shaped pizza cutter made with *two* blades so you actually cut through the full pizza instead of accidentally ripping half off cause the cutter didn't go all the way through.
Soho Kitchen is a small NYC-based business established in 2015 that specializes in quirky pizza products.
Promising review: "My husband loooves pizza and I thought this would be a great gift for him. Both wheels can cut the pizza and it’s very easy to use. It’s also really cute! We keep it displayed in the kitchen when not in use." —Bia DeBoer
Get it from Amazon for $22.95.
27. A cocktail sugar or salt so you can create cocktails that are way more delicious than the boring vodka soda you'd have at a bar (and no, it won't cost you $15 for one drink). There's even a peppermint flavor so you can whip up some spiked hot chocolate and rim the glass with that — you may never be able to drink it any other way again.
BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord has it and says, "I started putting this on my end-of-the-week whiskey drink (2021 made me go full Mad Men, who knew!!) and it is SO darn satisfying. I tried the citrus petals version, and it's got a light lemon, faint floral, and vaguely minty taste with its sweetness that just makes the whole experience a delight and a half. The container it comes in is actually quite wide, so what we did was pour lemon juice on the top half to prep the rim, and a bit of sugar in the bottom half to coat it. In other news, I am officially too fancy to exist."
Promising review: "This salt was exactly what I expected. It has a hint of spice and citrus but together they make the perfect accessory to your margarita. I looked at several other products but this was the best value for the size and flavors. I would definitely purchase this again." —Bryan
Get it from Amazon for $7.39+ (available in seven flavors and a two-pack).
28. A "Liquipen" that is the love child of a pen and a lava lamp, and honestly it's everything you've ever wanted. Now while you write out the rest of your holiday shopping list, you can be mesmerized by the enchanting, colorful bubbles.
Promising review: "I broke up the three-pack and gave one pen as a gift for a class gift exchange and put the other two in stockings for Christmas. Good quality and approved by both the 8-year-old and 49-year-old husband who is a kid at heart! Definitely recommend." —Kindle Customer
Get a set of three from Amazon for $21.99.
29. A super absorbent hybrid scrunchie and towel so you can get the drying effects of wrapping your hair up without having to walk around forever with a giant, unstable towel on your head *or* going outside in the freezing weather with your soggy, cold hair touching your back 🤢.
Kitsch is an LA-based, woman-owned business established in 2010 that specializes in hair accessories.
Promising review: "I ordered this because I was sick of keeping a towel on my head for so long while my hair dried, and if I didn't have a towel, my shirt was soaking wet from my hair after a shower. For reference, I had very long, thick hair and it takes a while to air-dry — and I'm so happy I found this scrunchie! It's a lot bigger in person than it looks in the image, which is great because it covers more of your hair to help dry it. No more heavy towels on my head or tight towel wraps." —Meghan
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in five colors/patterns).
The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.