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1. A beginner's sushi-making kit for the ultimate date night or friends' dinner where you can control exactly what goes into your rolls to make the most delicious seafood treat to ever hit your tastebuds.
Each kit comes with two sushi rolling mats, five pairs of chopsticks, a paddle, a spreader, and a PDF of instructions, including recipes for six popular rolls.
Promising review: "The entire Bamboo Sushi Kit is absolutely well made, easy to use, easy to clean, high-end restaurant quality, and durable. it was very nicely packaged, and instructions clear, in-depth and very easy to follow. No one (myself included) in my household has ever made sushi before but (thanks to the enclosed instructions), there were no issues making it. My daughter did an awesome job utilizing these products to make fish-free sushi with pickled ginger on top, was delectable! Loooooove it!" —Liza
Get it from Amazon for $8.98.
2. A giant bubble wands kit to create some of the biggest bubbles your kiddos (or you!) have ever seen. You'll watch their eyes widen as the bubbles continue to grow and end up even bigger than they are!
The kit comes with the giant bubble wand, two pouches of bubble concentrate, and a booklet to help you become a skilled bubble creator!
Promising review: "Fantastic product!! My 8-year-old son played outside with them for two solid hours...unplugged...happy as can be! I definitely recommend and will buy again!." —Pxysis
Get it from Amazon for $15.95+ (available in seven styles).
3. A toilet stool and putting practice set so you can use the ~extensive~ time you spend in the bathroom practicing golf instead of just endlessly scrolling through your phone.
Promising review: "I bought this for a White Elephant gift and it was a hit! The golf lovers in the group all wanted one." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $27.99.
4. An organic cat grass growing kit for your kitty who longs to explore the outside world or has a bad habit of chewing on everything in sight. This fiber-rich grass contains a variety of nutrients for your fur baby, including wheat grass, oat, barley, and rye.
This comes with an adorable cat face mug to plant in, seeds, and a soil dish. You can also buy refill kits. Add the soil disk, a splash of water, and a sprinkling of seeds, and watch your new plant grow.
The Cat Ladies is a family-owned, southern California-based small business founded in 2015 by a mother-daughter duo who wanted to create unique, organic products for other passionate cat owners.
Promising reviews: "I went and bought another one so I could rotate them and have a constant source of grass for my cat. Also subscribed for the refills. I can't grow anything so was stunned by how easily this grass grows." —Maryann Wells
"As far as the flavor goes; the kitties seem to find it top notch! Was tall enough after only five days; but we held off for day six to make sure 'little destroyer' didn't pull it out by the roots! The cup opening keeps the shoots tight together unlike some you buy in the pet store. We couldn't be more pleased. We ordered a refill at the same time and plan to order again just to have two cups so my kids don't fight for position. No mold problems if you follow watering directions." —Kathleen M.
Get it from Amazon for $19.94.
5. A bright and cheerful "Book Club" reading journal so you can keep tabs on allllll the books (about 80 of 'em) that you plan to read this year. There's room for you to jot down notes while you're still flipping pages, or you can summarize at the end so you never forget that dramatic twist.
Lamare is a Florida-based small business that specializes in planners and journals.
There are even extra pages at the end for future reading lists and daily reading trackers.
Promising review: "This is great if you like to read interactively, or just want to have some help remembering the details of each book later down the line. I love to go back and look at my notes and have the entire story come rushing back to me as if I have just read it. Will buy this every two years! Can’t say enough great things about this journal. Hopefully, they come out with more colors because I really enjoy this format over all of the other journals I have seen." —HannahW
Get it from Amazon for $22.95 (available in two styles).
6. A dino nugget pillow perfect for anyone (like me) who is still ordering nuggies at restaurants even when they're in their late 20s. Seriously, I need one of these guys. Maybe if I show up with it at a restaurant, they won't even have to ask what I'm ordering.
Promising review: "This dino chicken nugget pillow is a real Jurassic dream come true! It's the perfect cuddle companion for all the paleontologists-in-training or anyone with an insatiable appetite for comfort. Just be careful not to accidentally take a bite while you're napping, because it looks deliciously deceiving!" —LadyTee
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three styles, two sizes, and in multipacks).
7. A bottle of truffle seasoning so you can add that umami flavor to basically anything (eggs! fries! popcorn! burgers!) without spending an arm and a leg to get real truffles.
BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord has this and says, "*Wheezes in truffle* Okay, I bought this on a whim because there's a sushi place down the street from me that makes truffle avocado sushi rolls and I was like, I need these in my life, but I also need money to live. I decided to DIY it with a regular $4 avocado roll and this seasoning and the umami bliss of it all basically exploded my brain. Since then I've tried it on eggs, on burritos, on potatoes, on chocolate mug cakes, pretty much every sweet and savory thing I can think of. The best part is you really get an excellent bang for your buck — it's so flavorful that the first bottle lasted me for nearly a year of using it two or three meals a week for sushi, eggs, and baked potatoes."
Get it from Amazon for $13.94.
8. A flame colorant that'll add a little ~magic~ to your fire pit like no one has ever experienced before.
Promising review: "This was a great addition to our camping trip! Just throw the packet in the fire and get a colorful show. It's mesmerizing! And the colors last a long time, longer than expected. I'll buy again." —Amazon Customer
Get six packets from Amazon for $6.40.
9. 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: "A friend of mine got this for his birthday. It worked well (with a going-back-and-forth motion) and it seems fairly sturdy. So I ordered one for my son-in-law who is a bicycle enthusiast. The part I like best is the 'Tour de Pizza' on the frame! Also, I like the stand so you can show it off. Perfect out-of-the-ordinary gift!" —Ked
Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
10. A head massager thingy that is going to change your life. 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 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 $6.99.
11. The Reverse Coloring Book, perfect for anyone who may get a little anxious trying to color in the lines of traditional adult coloring books (🙋♀️). With this version, you create the lines instead of adding the color, which gives you a little more ~creative freedom~ to create beautiful works of art mindlessly.
Each book includes 50 pages of watercolor art for you to add lines, along with suggestions for what to add if you want a jumping off point. Bonus: the pages are perforated so you can easily tear them out and frame them!
Promising review: "Changed my life. So I get anxious doing the adult coloring books. This was so much fun and made me really think outside of the box. I'm not the best at drawing but I felt like I was when I was a kid doodling in my textbooks in school." —Carley C.
Get it from Amazon for $9.90.
(Psst — check out these cult-fave black fine point pens for $9.99 on Amazon for a good doodling option!)
12. A handheld PureWine Wand designed to help you enjoy your wine without the dreaded headache the next day by removing some culprits —histamines and sulfates. And it aerates, which can help restore the taste of opened wine so you don't have to decide between drinking more than you want or wasting half a bottle.
PureWine is a family-owned small business run by father and son David and Derek Meadows, who both suffered from wine headaches and allergies themselves. And in 2016, the PureWine Wand was born!
Just twist the charm, stir it around in your glass, let it soak for a few minutes, and enjoy your delicious glass of wine!
Promising review: "These are absolute magic! I can't believe I've been drinking red wine without these! I stir for four to five minutes just to be sure and that's it! No more headaches or feeling sick the next day. I drink two glasses of wine a night on occasion but I always feel sick the next day. But no more! These make the wine taste so much better too! I'm so happy with this product and have already ordered more!" —Amazon Customer
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $11.99 (available in four other quantities).
13. An instantly downloadable Taylor Swift-themed dice drinking game to help you test all your friends to find out if they are a true Swiftie 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 $6.20.
14. Silly Poopy's Hide & Seek game, perfect for any kids who are ~obsessed~ with potty humor. This little guy gives silly clues and even has a fun reward song for the winner.
Promising review: "This game is HILARIOUS. My kids love playing with it and taking turns hiding it. (8, 6, and 3 years). They all think poop is funny and run around yelling 'Silly Poopy, where are you?' It keeps them busy for at least half an hour at a time and they leave me alone. Also? It's pretty durable. I found it outside in my garden in the 20-degree winter weather. I guess my 8-year-old left it out there for a few days. It also gets thrown down the stairs and Silly Poopy just keeps on giggling and having fun." —Adele
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
15. 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 $9.98+ (available in two sizes and five colors).
16. 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.
17. 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).
18. 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 'em 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).
19. A bottle of pet-friendly flavored bubbles for all of us who get extra joy from our fur babies being happy. Enjoy hours of entertainment as they run around chasing the ~mysterious~ never-to-be-caught balls. The good smells — blueberry muffin, watermelon, peaches and cream — are just a bonus.
Sniffingtons is a South Carolina-based Etsy shop that specializes in enriching products for dogs and cats.
Promising review: "My pup, Toby, is a 2.5-year-old Cavalier who loves bubbles. After catching them, he’d often give us an 'ewww' look, as they tasted like soap. Until these. He LOVES these bubbles and seems to love the taste of them, too! I will gladly buy these again and continue letting him feed his bubble-obsession in a tasty way! In addition, when I needed help with my order, Ash was so kind and gave me the help I needed! Highly recommend this shop!" —Elizabeth
Get it from Sniffingtons on Etsy for $8.50+ (available in two quantities and nine scents, including unscented).
20. 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 $22.49+ (available in three sizes and five colors).
21. 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.
22. A microwave rapid cake maker since there are few things 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 set of temporary tattoo markers you can use to doodle all over yourself and your friends. OR just imagine giving some 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 $24.89+ (available in three versions).
24. A bottle of Haeyo Mayo, a blend of shea butter, macadamia seed oil, and egg yolk extract, so yes, basically just mayonnaise for your hair, but don't let that scare you away!! It's designed to help restore your hair's moisture to reduce frizz and smooth split ends. Just be sure to keep this farrrrr away from your kitchen and unsuspecting sandwich makers.
Promising review: "I have dead hair from bleaching it so much and I was a bit skeptical if this would work, but oh my God it makes my hair softer than a corgi's bottom. And it smells really good too. Will definitely restock when I run out!" —hanyouinlove
Get it from Amazon for $16.
25. A set of handmade Cosmic Brownie earrings that are truly ~out of this world!!~ Seriously, what better way to idolize your all-time favorite childhood treat than by wearing them?!
Brietistic is a Georgia-based Etsy shop established in 2019 that specializes in handmade jewelry.
Promising review: "Lovely earrings that look just like the real thing! The quality is amazing. The seller was also very prompt and kind while answering any questions I had about the products. Highly recommend this shop to others! 😊💗" —Nemi
Get it from Brietistic on Etsy for $25.99 (and check out the rest of the snack earring designs on Brietistic's shop)!
26. A pickle wine stopper so you can combine two of your fave things without *actually* combining them. I'm no sommelier, but I have to imagine pickle-flavored wine would not be appealing.
27. A UFO-shaped cat litter box your fur babies are sure to love ~to infinity and beyond.~ It has a low entrance so you don't have to worry about your little kitties being able to reach it, and the dome protects you from the stench they produce, while still being clear so they don't feel trapped inside.
Happy and Polly is a small business that specializes in delightfully quirky, highly functional products for pets.
Promising review: "I have four kitties who can be very picky when it comes to litter boxes. I hesitated ordering because of the cost but wow I wish I had bought this sooner! I was absolutely shocked how amazing the quality is (on top of how amazingly cute). I was worried if my kitties would like it having not used a completely enclosed litter box before. But all four LOVE it and literally fight each other to play in it. Worth every cent!!" —HR
Get it from Happy and Polly for $179.99.
28. A PopSockets fidget toy designed with two magnetic pucks you can flick, stack, and flip to perform super cool tricks. Maybe you can even create your own signature move to show off to all your friends.
Promising review: "This is literally the best fidget ever made. The magnets are not only fun to play with, but the sound they make is satisfying. If you flip the puck over, if provides a nice little resistance against your hand when fidgeting with it. The silicone (I guess?) on the outside is also good for tactile-type fidgeting. I wish they were a bit cheaper, but the price didn't deter me from buying two of them, plus a couple of booster packs." —Tiger
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
29. Or the "Ono Roller," which is the perfect fidget toy designed to help relieve stress and anxiety while encouraging focus. Come on, just look how mesmerizing it is...this is wayyy more soothing than a boring stress ball. Reviewers love that it's frictionless and noiseless. Plus, it's a great toy to help you keep procrastinating, long after you finish reading through this list.
Ono is a small business specializing in compact, work-friendly fidgets for focus and stress relief.
Promising review: "If you fidget a lot I really really recommend this. It doesn't get stuck, it's very loose, so easy to roll, it's sleek and doesn't draw attention, it's small and helps a lot. In my opinion, it's worth your money. It was made VERY well. Use it at school or work or really anywhere. Overall 11/10!!!" —Kathleen
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in a variety of styles and colors and in a junior size for kids and people with smaller hands).
30. A tiny DIY cheese kit so you can make ricotta fresher than you have ever experienced in your whole life!! And this one little kit will make you ~four~ batches, each in under 30 minutes. 😋😋
Urban Cheesecraft is an Oregon-based Etsy shop established in 2009 that specializes in make-your-own cheese kits in a variety of cheeses, including vegan options. Each kit comes with a cheesecloth, citric acid, flake salt, and a quick recipe card — all you need is milk! This kit makes ricotta, but check out other types of cheese here.
Promising review: "These kits are great gifts for the cheese lover and the person 'who's already got it all.' The packaging looks nice and gift-worthy and it's a perfect price range. I love that the recipient gets an experience as well as a tangible product and I can personally attest that the actual process is easy." —amyleannbohner
Get it from Urban Cheesecraft on Etsy for $10.
31. A unicorn cat tower to give your fur babies a ~dreamy~ play spot with three scratching posts, a fun hanging ball, and a cozy kitty condo. Plus this is infinitely cooler than regular, boring cat scratching posts.
Promising reviews: "Absolutely love this adorable unicorn. The cats love to scratch the legs and cuddle up inside for a good nap. Highly recommend!" —Holly
"So fun. This unicorn is so cute. My cat loves it, but my only issue is the opening at the top of the body is jagged, so I had to put some tape so my cat wouldn't get scratched." —Susan
Get it from Chewy for $55 (originally $59).
32. A pack of Crayola Globbles so you can finally throw something at the wall because that's its purpose, not because you are full of rage. Or for anyone who is ~calmer,~ these are also super fun to stretch and squeeze. Plus, they won't leave behind any nasty residue to deal with.
Promising review: "I waited over two months to write my review! My daughter is 4 and plays with these DAILY! YES, they do attract dirt and hair HOWEVER they are so easy to rinse off that it's not a big deal! We took these to a family gathering and ended up giving two away because they were SO loved! The two we gave away went to a 12-year-old and my 19-year-old brother. They discovered throwing them at the ceiling fan and watching them shoot across the room which was pretty entertaining! None of these have busted or ripped and they are definitely NOT gentle with them! I will definitely be buying more!" —Heather Hambrick
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $10.69 (also available in a 16-pack).
33. A hilarious game of BeanBoozled, which will put your taste buds to the test and you can risk it all — will it be chocolate pudding or canned dog food?
The mash-ups include: stinky socks vs. tutti-fruitti, lawn clippings vs. lime, rotten egg vs. buttered popcorn, toothpaste vs. berry blue, barf vs. peach, canned dog food vs. chocolate pudding, booger vs. juicy pear, moldy cheese vs. caramel corn, baby wipes vs. coconut, and skunk spray vs. licorice.
Promising review: "My daughters love these. Period. Although I think it's quite gross to eat a jelly bean not knowing you're going to get one that tastes like a normal piece of candy or a stinky sock, a rotten egg, and grass. They were absolutely tickled. They sorted the jelly beans by color and then took turns deciding who was going to eat what pair combination hoping to get one of each. I think the other part of the game was seeing who could say 'ewww' the loudest when they bit into the 'wrong' one! They continue to ask for them, so I'll continue to buy them, but I won't be eating them. Fun for the girls and their friends. And it really kept them entertained for a good 30 minutes." —MS MONIQUE
Get it from Amazon for $4.68+ (available in a variety of sizes).
34. Or a jar of "Ass Kickin'" sweet and spicy jelly beans to test your ability to handle heat. Maybe even make a game of it and see who can eat the most at once?! Just be sure to have a glass of milk nearby.
Ass Kickin' is a small business that specializes in spicy candy, popcorn, and sauces.
Promising review: "If you like spicy and sweet you will most definitely like these jelly beans. It didn't take me long to devour the whole jar and will say that I enjoyed every spicy hot bean. I wouldn't say it's like over the top hot but it's a comfortable hot that keeps me eating one after the other." —Bill Reiner
Get them from Amazon for $9.95.
35. 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.
The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.