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1. A super small board game for all my game lovers who are more interested in a rousing Battleship challenge than scrolling through TikTok. These make it easy to play with friends wherever you are — the brewery, waiting for food, or just bored at home.
The listing has options for 19 different classic games: Battleships, Blokus, Boggle, Candy Land, chess, Chutes and Ladders, Clue, Connect 4, cornhole, Jenga, Monopoly, Mouse Trap, Operation, Pictionary, Scrabble, Sorry, Trivial Pursuit, Trouble, and even a ouija board.
Promising review: "This is, hands down, the coolest Monopoly game ever made! It has every piece and detail that the full-size version has and the quality exceeds my expectations. 😊 Can't wait to play it!" —Drea
Get it from Amazon for $8.75+ (available in 19 games).
2. A set of Goldfish fridge magnets that'll certainly make you smile back when you see these cuties all over your fridge holding up your precious photos and wedding invites.
Handy Cute Art is a Florida-based Etsy shop that specializes in quirky home products.
Heads up: these might not be the best choice if you have little kids or pets who could mistake them for food.
Promising review: "These are the cutest ever! My daughter ate these guys [a lot] growing up. Great reminder gift of her fave snack food!" —Teresa A Houtz
Get a set of six from Handy Cute Art on Etsy for $10.20 (originally $12).
3. Or a set of colorful sushi magnets if you are more of a fan of real fish than of the cracker version. These surprisingly strong magnets will adorn your fridge and easily hold up all your important papers. They honestly look so realistic you may be tempted to take a bite (but seriously, don't).
And check out this creative reviewer, who used the magnets as cake toppers!
Promising review: "These magnets are super cute! We got them for our one-year-old daughter and she loves sticking them to the fridge! We didn’t think the small magnet on each piece would be strong, but we were wrong, they work great. Sushi pieces are realistic looking as well." —Stephanie Chan
Get a set of eight from Amazon for $12.99.
4. A dimmable sad duck night-light that honestly encapsulates my emotions at the end of a long day. This slightly depressed but incredibly adorable little dude is here to help you with your late-night homework or reading before bed.
This lil guy is rechargeable and comes with a USB charger. You can also set a 30-minute timer so you don't have to worry about falling asleep with it on. And to make it even better, his feet are placed in a way to make them a stand for your phone!
Promising review: "I ordered this lamp because of its appearance. I didn't NEED a duck lamp...but it has totally filled a void in my life I didn't know existed. Everyone who sees it pokes it. The lamp is actually very functional. It's got a really nice set of brightness options and the glow is yellowish, which is much nicer than white in a dim/dark room. One thing that isn't mentioned in the description is that its legs are utterly floppy. It's terrific." —Literated
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in three styles).
5. 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.
6. An insulated penguin water bottle because your emotional support bottle deserves to be the cutest freaking thing on the whole planet.
Promising review: "This is my new favorite travel companion! This adorable tumbler doesn't just win in looks; it keeps my beverages at the perfect temperature for hours. Whether it's tea, water, or coffee, it stays hot or cold, just the way I like it. The stainless steel build gives it a sturdy feel, and the penguin design adds a cute touch that always brings a smile to my face. A delightful and practical choice for anyone who wants their drinks to stay cozy on the go!" —Sabina Cioci
Get it from Amazon for $13.29+ (available in four colors).
7. A set of five Monkey Noodle fidget toys you won't be able to stop stretching and pulling. These simple yet super entertaining toys can stretch up to 8 (!!) feet but will always return to their original state.
These are designed for kiddos 3 and up.
Promising review: "This is my absolute favorite fidget! I’m an adult with autism and ADHD. I carry one around with me everywhere I go. It definitely assists me in staying calm/still while I’m at work. I’ve recommended it to several friends!" —KaelynnVP
Get a set of five from Amazon for $12.99.
8. 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.
9. A bread plushie alarm clock to help make mornings a little more bearable. This cutie has it all — a soothing dimmable night-light, a cuddly exterior, an alarm clock, and a phone stand. Truly might be the best thing since sliced bread.
It has four soothing sounds to choose from and a vibrating wake-up option, so instead of making noise, it will just start vibrating in your arms to gently wake you. And it's USB rechargeable!
Promising review: "My husband found this gem for my daughter and it is great! I'm actually getting one for my niece right now. It has three alarm sets, adjustable volume, and alarm tones that will be more suitable for waking up in the morning." —Frescal
Get it from Amazon for $29.87 (available in two styles).
10. A screaming goat because there's no way anyone could receive this and not immediately have a smile on their face. Is it vaguely dumb? Yes. But is it very entertaining? Absolutely.
11. 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 $9.79 (also available in a 16-pack).
12. 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 $6.79+ (available in a variety of sizes).
13. 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.
14. An adorable Post-It note holder purrrrfect for keeping your sticky notes easily accessible whenever inspiration strikes and you need to write it down immediately so you don't forget. It even comes loaded with a stack of pink sticky notes so you are ready to rock and roll.
Grab some extra Post-It notes here for when you run out.
Promising review: "I was looking for some cute little office supplies to make my office a little less boring and this was the cutest thing I've ever seen so of course I had to get it ! It definitely serves its purpose!" —J
Get it from Amazon for $13.49 (also available as an owl dispenser).
15. A pack of three collapsible mushroom lanterns to give any room an enchanting forest vibe. They are perfect for leaving up as permanent decor, or can be easily stored away to use only for special occasions.
Promising review: "These mushrooms are the cutest decorations I've seen. I absolutely love them. They are pretty sturdy once set up, I have them sitting on the ground and placed a smallish brick on the inside for stability. They also come with string if you want to hang them. I am going to put a small tea light or fairy lights on the inside to light them up. Both the wire and the paper seem really durable and seem to be made better than other paper lanterns that I've seen. They are SUPER easy to set up." —Sajujama
Get them from Amazon for $12.98+ (available in five colors).
16. A pack of 12 french fry-shaped bag clips so you can keep your precious salt and vinegar Lay's fresh instead of accidentally shoving a handful of stale, icky chips into your mouth cause no one bothered to seal them up after their last snack sesh. The fry container is magnetic so you can store these on your fridge for easy access instead of rummaging around your whole kitchen to find a stray clip.
Promising review: "These are very cute, and I love that the magnet holder sticks on my fridge so they are easily accessible." —Save the Bees
Get it from Amazon for $14.90.
17. A set of ridiculously adorable succulent pots with such expressive faces, they're bound to be your new besties. They have drainage holes in the bottom to allow water to flow to help protect your plant babies.
Promising review: "You could plant just about anything in these guys and it would look great! I put in some small succulents and they are thriving. I was originally concerned a bit about not having enough room for water drainage given the tiny little saucers they sit on, but it turned out just fine and haven't had any issues at all with proper drainage." —Kevin Bravestone
Get a set of four from Amazon for $16.99 (also available in a three-pack).
18. A beautifully realistic espresso martini candle for all the coffee cocktail lovers out there who want to bring their obsession home from the bar. Not to mention your room will be filled with the indulgent scent of freshly brewed espresso. ☕️ 🍸
Candle Lume is a Canada-based Etsy shop that specializes in custom candles.
Promising review: "This is such an awesome candle! Smells great, too!" —Meghan McKay
Get it from Candle Lume on Etsy for $23.35 (originally $25.94; available in a roasted espresso scent or unscented).
19. A desk lamp shaped like a cat or a dog to keep you company while you tippity tap away on your computer all day long. You can even adjust its body to different positions...maybe it'll learn tricks faster than your actual fur baby.
It also has three brightness settings.
Promising review: "I bought this for my computer desk, and it lights bright and looks adorable! Why should the little ones have all the fun? This is one piece of pleasure I bought for myself, and I love it!" —Blaze
Get it from Amazon for $44.99+ (available in six styles).
20. A whimsical bird-shaped hair clip so ducking cute you'll never wanna leave the house without one of 'em.
Promising review: "This clip is sooooooooo cute!! Very sturdy, and I can tell this is quality material and won’t break!" —Lillian Parizek
Get it from Amazon for $12.68+ (available in 13 styles).
21. A unicorn pancake mold to add a little whimsy and magic to the most important meal of the day. And to really round out your breakfast, you can also use this for eggs!
It's microwave- and dishwasher-safe!
Promising review: "My 5-year-old is in the year of unicorns and mermaids, she is absolutely obsessed. And she's also very picky eater. She loves having her eggs shaped like unicorns this thing is so easy to use and easy to clean!!" —Allison
Get it from Amazon for $11.16.
22. A quirky lil' burger bicycle bell so BUN-derful you're gonna want to get one for every one of your friends. It easily attaches to your handlebars so you'll be all set to riiiing that thing to your heart's content.
Promising review: "No, I didn't buy this for a kid. I bought it for my old self. And yes!! I absolutely love it! The housing is plastic but surprisingly sturdy. The bell sounds like a bike bell should, and hey, it's a burger — a favorite of mine after a long ride." —Kim
Get it from Amazon for $13.49.
23. A book of 642 tiny things to draw that'll inspire you to use some creativity daily without having to think too much. Instead of spending an hour deciding what you should draw, just whip this lil' guy out and fill in a few prompts. You never know what kind of work of art you're gonna draw up.
Some prompts you can expect to see include a gum wrapper, a nail art design, the last bite of a cookie, and loads of other totally random suggestions to get those creative juices flowing!
Former BuzzFeed Shopping writer Jonathan Mazzei has this and says, "My girlfriend got me this book as a gift a few years ago, and it turned out to be even better than I expected! The prompts are super fun, and help you to think outside of the box even during those moments when you feel like you have no ideas. It's great to casually doodle in while passing time since you don't have to think of what to draw, but it also can be really helpful when brainstorming for creative projects. My girlfriend is a visual artist and graphic designer, and she loves using it to play around with ideas and make her think of things she never would have thought of without it. Plus, it's small and super portable! Highly recommend!"
Promising review: "Very tiny, so it's great to carry around. I like the prompts, they're pretty open to interpretation and great for creativity! Fun little creative exercises when you're bored or feeling stuck!" —Lexie
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
24. A pair of socks with your pet's face on them because that is your BABY so obvi you wanna show them off in every way possible!! Now you can always have your buddy with you. PAWS-itively amazing.
Don't forget to click the customization button to upload a photo of your pet!
Promising review: "This was a Christmas gift I bought for my aunt, who just LOVES her fur baby. She was so happy with these socks, she shared pictures of them and a big thank you to me on Facebook. She is out of state so I can't speak on the quality of the socks, but if they were a fraction less than fantastic, my all-too-honest aunt would have let me know, but all she could do was rave about them. Well done! :-)" —Deb P
Get them from Amazon for $13.95+ (available in 30 colors and two-packs).
25. A cute and fun build-on brick mug, which comes with three packs of bricks so you can create masterpieces while sipping your coffee and ~definitely~ paying attention to your morning meeting.
Promising review: "This is by far one of the most unique coffee cups/gifts I've ever purchased. I bought this for my adult daughter, who is an avid Lego collector. I surprised her with this random gift and she was absolutely over the moon about it. Apparently, I won the mother of the year award lol. If you have someone in your life who loves Lego bricks, you gotta get this for them. They will love you for it. Yes, you actually can build things in your coffee cup!!!" —Michelle Hargenrader
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in 10 colors).
26. And a Lego-inspired storage drawer perfect for the builder in your life who wants their whole room to be covered in different Lego sets. Now they can store their building bricks inside a Lego brick…pretty poetic, right? It's also just a great decor option for storing small toys, knickknacks, and other items for anyone who doesn't want boring furniture in their house.
Check out a TikTok of the storage containers in action.
Promising review: "LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, this storage container! My son got a 1,500-piece Lego set for Christmas and this fits all of the pieces nicely! Definitely recommend." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in two sizes and 13 colors).
27. Plus! A bag of edible gummy blocks so snack time can be a little more fun and creative. This would also be a great birthday cake topper for the Lego lover in your life!
28. A geometric dinosaur sculpture that may just look like a cute little buddy, but he's got a secret — his head is full of delicious snacks! Fill him up with candy, cookies, or even your keys. This will be a DINO-mite hiding spot.
Promising review: "This little dino is very nice and substantial. It is small, we use it to store our keys, and this works quite well. He is much heavier than expected, and the contrasting gold really stands out. He even has little pads on the bottom so he won't scratch whatever you set him on. We ABSOLUTELY LOVE HIM!!!" —Jeremy Szabo
Get it from Amazon for $59.98 (available in three colors).
29. A corgi ice mold to transform your cocktail or iced coffee into the cutest drink in existence. Like come on, imagine sipping away when all of a sudden a hilarious corgi butt pops out at you...no way you won't let out a little giggle.
Promising review: "I think these corgi ice molds are adorable! The size of the tray is nicely designed and the ice is easy to remove without snapping off any parts of the figure. I'd love to see more dog breeds available as ice cubes; this is a great start though!" —aldera
Get it from Amazon for $9.29 (also available as a French bulldog or a dachshund).
30. A sardine tin bag perfect for storing makeup, small items, or even snacks. And you won't have to worry about anyone trying to steal your precious bag of chips because no one will think there's any good food inside the tin of sardines. 🤢
31. A retro-inspired, rechargeable electric gamer lighter to bring back all the fond memories of spending hours on your gaming device. Not to mention you won't have to constantly buy new disposable lighters cause this one can just be charged up whenever it's dead.
Unlike most traditional lighters, this one is windproof!
Promising review: "Love this lighter. It has some weight to it, so it feels like a real lighter. It makes a nice click sound when you open and shut it, and is easy to charge with the included cable. The blue lights on the side that show the battery level are neat, and the fact that it looks like a tiny Game Boy is awesome." —Shadowgypsy
Get it from Amazon for $20.88+ (available in three styles).
32. A mini inflatable tube guy because there is *no way* you can look at this little dude and not giggle. If you're feeling extra goofy, imitating him is ~encouraged.~
Promising review: "This was a great gag gift for my fiancé! It's so funny. He keeps it on his desk and turns it on during Zoom meetings for work. 🤣 We purchased the recommended brand of batteries and those work just fine." —Tina Krepinski
Get it from Amazon for $8.58.
33. 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 — rainbow sherbet, pineapple coconut, watermelon — 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 $9.50+ (available in two quantities and eight scents, including unscented).
34. The Desktop Door Slam, aka a mini door, so you can have all the satisfaction of dramatically slamming the door on your way out without any of the consequences of doing it for real.
It also comes with a tiny illustrated book of facts!
Promising review: "I bought this for my brother and thought it would be a great desk item for him. It is tiny but has a loud sound when you 'slam' the door! Super funny to make this tiny door look like a huge angry gesture when slamming it! I would recommend this." —gluestick
Get it from Amazon for $9.39.
The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.