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1. Snazzy mini chalk boards/cheese boards so you can 1) make your holiday party spread look super fancy and 2) give everyone their own personal board so no one has to eat from a plate where everyone else's fingers have been in these germy times we're living in. Plus, they really put the "cute" in charcuterie.
You can also just use 'em as chalkboard signs!
Promising review: "What I like about this product: You can literally make any food look fancy if you were to put it on the slate. Six slates in a set means this is perfect for tapas and sushi presentation or any sort of dry appetizer, cheese, etc. The list goes on and on to wherever your imagination leads. You can write down and label each slate with the chalk that comes in the set. For example, you can label what kind of cheese it is on the slate. You can also write down whose creation it was if you were to have a sushi making party like I did. I don’t have a single thing I don’t like about this. All I can say is this is a really good purchase. Don’t be hesitant. JUST BUY IT. YOU WILL LOVE IT!!" —I Tried & Reviewed It
Get six boards and three pieces of chalk from Amazon for $20.99.
2. A sleek stainless-steel wine stopper and re-sealer that claims to keep an open bottle fresh for up to *10* days, and is really, truly leakproof for when it's time to BYOB. Now you'll never waste a single drop (and can drink your champs long after NYE).
Promising review: "These wine bottle stoppers are the best I have ever used! They are very easy and quick to seal and open, look good, and I also did a test to see whether or not they are really 100% leakproof as claimed, and they are! They are leakproof! These are very helpful for when you need to transport a not-full bottle and want to be sure not to spill anything. I am really happy with these and definitely recommend them!" —Allison
Get it from Amazon for $9.28+ (available in five colors and four pack sizes).
3. A Barbie Land street sign so you can let people know your apartment is *the* pink, dreamy place to be — so much better than the real world outside. Just try not to be too alarmed if Will Ferrell and a band of kooky Mattel executives roll through your door one day.
4. A set of big bow barrettes for a dramatic way to finish a festive 'fit. Pair 'em with a half-up-half-down hairstyle and everything from your fave jeans-and-sweater combo to a velvet tunic dress, depending on what your celebration's vibe is.
Promising review: "Beautiful bows, exactly as pictured. They satin has a nice weight to it, so the bow sits beautifully in your hair. The clip is huge and would work great on thick or curly hair too! I've fallen asleep with it in and it was still there when I woke up from my impromptu nap. The colors are beautiful and the variety is amazing. I'll totally buy more and recommend this product highly." —Lea Noelle
Get a set of six from Amazon for $9.90.
5. A frosting spatula guaranteed to take your holiday baking game to the next level (extra Instagram likes are basically included).
6. And a nine-piece cake decorating kit that'll step up your bakes by allowing you to pipe three colors at a time and create delectable delights no one will believe are homemade. Paul Hollywood will be calling you any day now....
It comes with a coupler, two tips, and six piping bags.
Promising review: "I just want to quit my job and open a cupcake shop. I had never piped frosting before. This set is easy to use, easy to clean, and my first attempt turned out great! I used an electric mixer to mix confectioner’s sugar into store-bought frosting to get a thicker consistency, then portioned my frosting into separate bowls and mixed in the coloring. The piping bag was super easy to put together. Once I had it ready I just spooned globs of frosting into each one, squeezed it all down toward the tip, twisted the excess plastic, and let ‘er rip. There are lots of videos on YouTube that show different techniques and stuff. This is a great set for a beginner, especially for the price! Super fun! I’m so happy with this purchase!" —Lizzy
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
7. Peripera Ink Velvet Lip Tint, a bestselling K-beauty lip stain for a matte effect that makes a statement but is still subtle enough for every day. It just might feel better on than any other liquid lippie you've tried, too.
Promising review: "I got this to replace my old matte balm that I got LITERALLY years ago (I know I know, should have replaced sooner) and I'm already in love with it. It's light to wear, and my lips actually breathe. It doesn't get clumpy during long wear either and actually lasted through dinner last night. It's dead-on the same shade as my UD nude lippy, and although coverage isn't as thick and it's not as creamy, it's still perfect for a light makeup day. Highly recommend this one!" —C. Bentley
Get it from Amazon for $9.70+ (available in 39 colors).
8. Or if you're more of a tinted balm kinda person, It brand Tower 28's JuiceBalm, aka a vegan, softening formula made with mango seed oil and vitamins C and E and available in shades ranging from juicy saturated colors to everyday sheer neutrals. 💋
Tower 28 is an Asian woman-owned beauty small business that makes cruelty-free products designed for sensitive skin.
Promising review: "Quickly becoming a mega fan of Tower 28 beauty. All products I’ve tried thus far have been 10/10. This product is no different! It glides on so smoothly and effortlessly. The color is beautiful and wears well. It doesn’t give you weird color rings around your mouth as it wears off either!" —Sam
Get it from Sephora or Tower 28 for $16 (available in four colors).
9. A super sweet and inspirational mirror sticker to boost your mood and confidence as you get your gorgeous self ready in the morning and get ready to enter 2024.
10. An awww-inspiring teddy bear ears cat cap that may make your cat demand more presents this year in return, but is worth it since it's ~ear~ to bring smiles to all the humans of the house (and of Instagram).
11. A squee-worthy Christmas Mickey Mouse 8-inch Squishmallow — aka the perfect snuggle buddy who will remain completely quiet (as a mouse, you could say!) and not point out a single plot hole while you watch Love Actually.
I mean, just shield Mickey's eyes from Martin Freeman's storyline. And, yes, you may also have to get the Christmas Minnie.
Promising review: "This is the perfect toy for anyone needing a little squishy therapy!!!!" —Denise
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in two versions).
12. A sleep mask with built-in Bluetooth headphones so you can use your soothing sounds to drown out the world around you and snooze hard. Plus, you can play your relaxing audio of choice without bothering your partner. @ my ex who would turn on white noise full blast from his phone without asking me first, please see the below.
They take around two hours to fully charge and can play for up to 10 hours with a single charge!
Promising review: "I love, love love this mask! I was truly impressed by the sound quality of those little speakers! Very comfortable to wear and sleep in various positions. It is a blackout mask and trust me, if you have it on correctly, you will not see any light at all. I normally have difficulty falling asleep, but now I can't wait to put it on, because I Bluetooth it to my phone and turn on my sleep meditation and I promise you I am sleep in about 10 mins or less. I accidentally overslept last week because I forgot to turn my alarm back on and when I took off the mask the sun was shining bright so I knew I was late; thankfully not too late. The charge on the mask lasts a long time as well." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in 14 styles).
13. Elizavecca Milky Piggy carbonated bubble clay mask, a top-rated and oh-so-fun blackhead-banishing mask that starts to bubble once you apply it. Even without the skin benefits, it'd be worth it for the selfies. Plus, it's so fun to do with others when you have friends and fam visiting!
It has over 11,000 (!!!!) 5-star ratings and comes with an application spatula, though from my experience it works best if you just use your fingers! After writing about how much Amazon reviewers love this a zillion times, I finally had to try it for myself. It did not disappoint! My mom and I have done it together a couple of times and had a blast. While our bubbles didn't get as wild as the reviewer above, you def end up looking totally silly and the bubbles are totally ticklish. And once you wash the mask off??? OMG, you'll be glowing and your pores will be so fresh and so clean. We were super impressed with it, and the amount you get is very generous. One small, under-$10 jar will last you manyyyyyyy applications to come!
Promising review: "Wow! I purchased this on a whim after seeing one of my favorite Youtubers try it out. I didn't expect a lot from it. I tried it out and was shocked!!! The mask was simple (and fun) to use. I wasn't sure I felt a lot happening while it was on, but it was pretty cool how the bubbles started to grow off of my face. Upon inspection after using this mask I was completely amazed. My face felt cleaner than it has in a very long time AND my pores looked amazing! I don't remember a time when I felt like my pores looked great before using this mask. I would highly recommend this mask to anyone. It's also so much cheaper than the GlamGlow ones I have been using (and didn't see near these results from)." —K. Textor
Get it from Amazon for $9.88.
14. An elegant rose gold wick trimmer for anyone who lights candles constantly during the festive season and wants to get the most use out of their fave gingerbread one (all while feeling fancy, of course).
Promising review: "I never thought of getting a wick trimmer since I always thought using regular scissors would be enough. But as my candles started wearing down and my wicks got lower and lower into the jar, I realized regular scissors wouldn't be able to reach the wick considering they can't bend into the jar. I decided to invest in a wick trimmer since I didn't plan on stopping lighting candles. This wick trimmer does the job! The length and angle work well for reaching the wick when it gets to the bottom and it's able to snip with ease! Plus the rose gold color makes it cute and aesthetic on my desk." —erikkaa
Get it from Amazon for $6.49.
15. A ridiculously cute waffle bath bomb that looks good enough to eat (but like, def don't). For anyone who has ever eaten a perfectly crispy-yet-fluffy waffle and thought, I would like to dive inside of this, this may be the closest you'll come.
Made with Epsom salts and a coconut oil-infused soap "topping," this large bb is about 8 ounces, so you could totally break off just a piece to divvy up the goodness to multiple baths.
Promising review: "Highly recommend. Smells delightful and made my skin soft. Did make me slightly sparkly from the glitter but not overboard." —Mrs.S124
Get it from Amazon for $14 (available in five scents).
16. Or some aromatherapy shower steamers if you love the idea of bath bombs, but with one small caveat — you don't actually take a lot of baths. These'll give you aromatherapy goodness during your morning shower.
Promising review: "I recently moved into a new apartment that had no bathtub. Normally after work to unwind I use a bath bomb and take a hot bath, which now I cannot! I did some research and found these shower soothers!! The smell is great, even better to unwind than taking a bath!!! Will continue to use and buy them!! The little box they come in is also adorable!!!! I can't wait to come home from work and use them everyday!!!!! Love the lavender one! Also really helped with my stuffy nose!!!!" —Emmy
Get a set of six from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three scent combinations).
17. Posh and shockingly affordable door knocker-style earrings, which'll be total ~knock~outs at Christmas dinner.
18. An Insta-worthy wavy-shaped mirror to make your vanity look like that of your favorite influencer. And here you thought looking at your glorious reflection couldn't get any better. Mirror, mirror, on the table, who deserves to buy themselves gifts whenever they are able?
Promising review: "So so cute! LOVE!!! It arrived safely in one piece without breaking or cracks, took seconds to put together, and isn’t wobbly at all. Would recommend!" —Aubree Sklar
Get it from Amazon for $10.95.
19. An absolutely ingenious purse-cleaning sticky ball, because if you're anything like me, the price of being prepared with anything you could possibly need in your bag = a lot of dust, pretzel crumbs, hair, and bits of chipped nail polish (from rummaging) floating around at the bottom of your precious purse. This lil' friend has a washable and reusable sticky ball inside the plastic casing, so it'll roll around and collect all that grossness, and you can continue blissfully not cleaning your purse out till at least February 😜.
Promising review: "Picks up a lot for being so little. This little ball is genius!! Rolls around in my purse, which I live out of. It picks up a lot of lint, debris, or even crumbs. Easy to find with the bright pink. Just remove and wash, and it’s ready to go again. The price was great and something I can use for years. If you live out of your purse, this is a must-have!!" —dj3biggs
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in three colors).
20. Super-spicy ground habanero powder you can use to (literally) heat up every dish you cook in 2024, from meat to veggies to rice to soup. May I also ~pepper~ in the fact that it's kosher, non-GMO, and sourced from environmentally responsible farmers?
It's from a Black woman–owned brand that specializes in sustainably produced African spices, powders, and baking mixes.
Promising review: "Oh my!!!! I love this so much. The smell is so intense and the flavor is well preserved. The powder is of a dark color so I was worried the drying process might not have preserved the spiciness or flavor, but boy let me tell you. The flavor is superbly balanced with spiciness. I made scrambled eggs and muffins the first day and I love this so much. I've been looking for a decent habanero powder for a long time and I am so glad I found it!" —Da7mi
Get it from Amazon for $10.45.
21. A five-pack of Monkey Noodles, aka the perfect fidget toy that you can knot, squish, twist, and stretch to your anxious heart's content during stressful Zoom meetings, phone calls, or those parts of your fave holiday movies that have really not aged well and you cringe your way through every year.
22. A clever blending bottle to totally ~shake up~ the way you make pancakes from now on. It's got a cap that doubles as a stand to fill it with mix, plus a built-in whisk ball so you can just shake it to mix your batter. Then you can squeeze out the perfect, mess-free amount into the pan. Batter up!
They seriously thought of everything — it's even top-rack dishwasher safe!
Promising review: "I LOVE this thing! Breakfast has never been faster or easier! And it doesn't make noise that will wake everyone up while I am mixing. The silicone tip is real silicone and does well against cast iron. I have never been able to get my pancakes this fluffy until now! So great! It is also super easy to clean. The bottom comes off to fill it up, and it turns into a stand by setting the top into the bottom setting." —KC Hunter
Get it from Amazon for $13.53+ (available in two colors).
23. A clever charger name tag so you'll know which is yours in your household's endless sea of chargers — and more importantly, it'll make your cord look super cute.
This Stedman, NC-based small biz specializes in 3D printed goodies.
Promising review: "Very happy. Daughter loves them. Now she knows at a glance not only which cords are hers, but which cord goes with each device! I matched the colors to her phone and tablet cases." —Chris Contri
Get it from DelightfulLuna on Etsy for $6 (available in 18 colors and for iPhone or Android chargers).
24. Fuzzy slide slippers your cute PJ outfit is, I'm sorry, incomplete without.
Promising review: "They are super soft and comfy, PLUS they are open-toed — perfect summer slippers. Hard sole for outside wear but padded and comfy. I bought them because I am teleworking through the pandemic and therefore working in my pajamas, and I love it! Anyway, I have hardwood floors throughout the house, so I like to wear slippers, but Uggs and Dearfoams were both too hot! These are perfect! Great price too!!!" —Ms. Michelle
Get them from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in women's sizes 5/6–9.5/10.5 and in eight colors and prints).
25. A trio of cat face nonscratch scrubber sponges to add a bit of whimsy to your post-family-dinner chores. Meowvelous.
Promising review: "Repeat purchase. These are cute, effective, and long-lasting. Good value for money." —Lesley C. Peebles
Get them from Amazon for $14.50.
26. A trending milky "nail concealer" polish in a sheer, buildable neutral shade for a (literally and figuratively) polished but close-to-natural vibe that helps cover discoloration and even out nails. If less is more when it comes to your beauty routine and you're tired of going to salons, this'll change the game.
27. A sugar-free spicy margarita infusion pouch full of spices, herbs, and dehydrated fruits and veggies you can use to create 8–10 perfect cocktails that'll be perfect for all your gatherings. Let this infuse your tequila for a few days, and then just add your mixer and garnishes of choice, and you're ready to party!
This Black woman-owned and Grandville, Michigan-based small business specializes in handmade cocktail infusion kits — shop 'em all here!
Promising review: "Exceeded our expectations! Subtle but noticeable jalapeño bite that blends very well with the citrus and pineapple. We mixed with Fresca and a salted rim. Will buy again. And maybe even try infusing with vodka." —Meghan
28. An amazing exfoliating mitt you can use after a long shower or bath soak to get a simultaneously luxurious and kinda gross (but in a satisfying way!!!) exfoliation experience that'll leave you feeling like a whole new person, sans the flakes you can literally FEEL forming during cold weather.
Take it from the user below, who left one of the best and funniest reviews I've read in a while 😂.
Promising review: "Let me start by saying, I never knew that I was a walking, living, breathing mummy zombie lady. The first time I used this glove, I soaked in the bath to get my skin nice and prepped. I whipped that thing out expecting a bit of skin to fluff off, but what ensued was 30 minutes straight of scrubbing skin off that had built up since I was a toddler. I swore at one point I found old Band-Aid goo that had been buried under years of dead skin. OK, maybe that's not true, but with the amount of dead skin that came off my body, it could have been! I finally finished removing my snake skin and began draining the bathtub. What was left was like a scene from a horror movie. The entire bottom of the bathtub couldn't be seen because of the numerous chunks of dead skin clinging to it. That's not counting what went down the drain. I can only imagine that the creatures down there will one day rise to hunt me down and eat me because they gained an affinity for the taste of my flesh. I had to take an extra 15 minutes to clean my bathtub due to the gray, zombie skin that refused to be rinsed away. In other words, if you don't want to be a mummy, zombie person, this glove is your ticket to the living realm. Buy the glove, join the living — thank me later." —Shannon Graham
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in sets of one or two).
29. A set of black, white, pink, and gold velvet and faux pearl headbands here to prove that making an outfit instantly glam is *totally* possible for under $15. You knew that LBD you were gonna wear to the company party was missing *something*....
Promising review: "These are SOOOO cute! I wear them almost every other day! They don’t hurt my head and they are super durable! Love love love!" —Alli Fulks
Get a set of four from Amazon for $13.99.
30. A clear acrylic jigsaw puzzle if you love doing puzzles with your fam this time of year but no longer feel challenged by your collection of traditional ones. As an added bonus, this one will look oh-so-cool on your coffee table once completed.
It's from a small biz based in Santa Ana, California.
Promising review: "Loved this. I never redo a puzzle once it's finished, but I think I've done this three times now already. My daughter is fascinated with it as well. Thank you!!!!" —rose C-S
Get it from AdeptusDesigns on Etsy for $12.99+ (available in 9-, 49-, 100-, and 144-piece options).
31. An E.l.f. glitter liquid eyeshadow that'll bring the party to your sparkly NYE 'fit just as well as Stila Glitter and Glow, which happens to be *checks notes* quadruple the price. Everything is better with glitter, and everything is also better when you only have to pay $6.
I don't even wear eyeshadow and this glitzy blue is tempting me....
Promising review: "I love this glitter eyeshadow. I used to use Stila and this is so much more affordable and easy to spread without spotting. Definitely recommend getting all the shades, it is worth it for a pop of shimmer." —beautyandbeast
Get it from Amazon for $6 (available in 11 shades).
32. A Dracula garlic mincer (which you can also use for things like ginger and nuts, though those aren't as funny) if you wanna add some spooky ~seasoning~ to your dishes. Just pop in the garlic and twist to press, crush, and mice several cloves at a time!
Promising review: "I purchased this as a gift for my friend who is a fantastic cook — she uses fresh ingredients almost exclusively — but pressing fresh garlic is a task usually delegated. No longer — Gracula is there for her. She uses him nearly every time she needs garlic (which is basically daily) and months later still makes a point of saying how much she enjoys the gift. I'm pretty sure she likes it better than other gifts I've gotten her which were more expensive/thought out, and I'm fairly certain it's what took me from good friend to best friend, but it be that way sometimes. Anyway, definitely recommended for people who cook with garlic and have a sense of humor." —L
Get it from Amazon for $23.95 (there's also a matching roller available!).
33. A tennis bracelet that could pass for real-deal crystal — *swoon*. This beauty will look so stunning on its own or stacked with other bracelets, and you don't have to worry as much about losing it as you would a splurgier version!
Promising reviews: "Soooo pretty. It’s 100% a Swarovski [alternative] for so cheap. Looks exactly like the photo and I wear it every day." —Trysten Walters
Get it from Amazon for $17.95+ (available in two styles, three colors, and three sizes).
34. A dimmable duck light who is quite simply a very big mood. He is made of squishy silicone, seems 100% DONE with doing anything, has a 30-minute auto-shutoff timer feature and three brightness settings, and, yes, also features a drawn-on butthole. It's the little things.
Promising review: "I ordered this lamp because of its appearance. I didn't NEED...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 $19.99.
35. Exfoliating foot peel booties you just wear for an hour, then await dramatic — and if you look at the pics below you'll see I do mean dramatic — peeling results over the next week or two. And after that? You'll be left with *seriously* soft feet. Time to leave crusty tootsies behind in 2023 and usher in the new year with baby softness.
Promising review: "I've worked retail for almost 30 years and it takes a toll on your feet. I recently had a deep crack develop in my heel and it hurt badly. After weeks of pampering my feet, the crack healed. I really needed a pedicure but I was afraid of the salon using the cheese grater thing on my freshly mended heel. I opted for this instead to hopefully shed some of the hardened skin first. IT IS NOTHING SHORT OF A MIRACLE. After one application, my feet are beautiful and smooth! It feels so nice to get rid of all of that old, hard skin. Seriously, just buy this. It's amazing and so easy. Plus, you get two applications. I'm saving the second one and will do that one in a couple of months." —Beth
Get two pairs from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in five scents).
36. A LOL-worthy enamel pin to commemorate your favorite meme of the year and, more importantly, that Taylor Swift (seemingly) eats chicken tenders the same way you do.
Ketchup and seemingly ranch is the ONLY way to go!
This Texas-based small biz makes super clever pop culture pins.
Get it from Lindsayland Pins on Etsy for $8.
37. An inflatable travel pillow that'll have fellow passengers' looks of confusion quickly turning to looks of jealousy when they realize you've actually achieved a comfy sleeping position on your holiday flights. And reviewers were mostly able to inflate it using 10 breaths or less — for some, it only took three!
Promising reviews: "Easy to inflate, easy to deflate and carry. Used it for a five-hour flight and it was best sleep I've had on an airplane. It was super comfortable. I also used to stuff my feet it in it when it got too cold on the flight." —rubi
"This travel pillow was amazing! My flight was delayed 6 hours, and I even used this to sleep in my chair at the airport! I slept so good with this! I used it on the plane and was able to fall asleep within a few minutes because it was so comfortable! Your head is supported perfectly! I didn’t have a stiff neck when I woke up, like I normally would after sleeping on the plane! I won’t ever leave on a trip without this pillow!" —Kimberly Mozuch
Get it from Amazon for $20.95 (available in three colors).
38. A vintage-inspired initial pendant necklace you may just wanna start wearing every day — it'd look great alone *or* layered with other necklaces. Bonus points if you get matching ones for you and your BFF to ~letter~ know how much you care.
Promising review: "TikTok made me do it. This piece of jewelry is one of my favorite go-to pieces. I wear this necklace maybe once or twice a week to work. It looks as if I’ve paid way more than what I did! I’ve received many compliments. It hasn’t turned but then again, I take it off before showering and I’m careful to not spay any perfume on it…but I do this with all of my jewelry (real or not). I do make a habit of wiping it with a jewelry cloth before storing it back in the bag that was supplied. I recommend this as a fun piece to add to your collection." —GiGi Of 6
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in 26 letters).
39. The amazing Yonanas machine, which — get this — makes a treat with the consistency of real ice cream with 👏 JUST 👏 FROZEN 👏 FRUIT 👏. Trust me, my parents have one of these and every time they serve this dessert to guests, people are *wowed.* It comes with 36 recipe ideas, but there's so much room to get creative turning favorite fruits into creamy deliciousness and treating yourself 365 days a year.
Promising review: "What a treat! It was not noisy at all (my electric toothbrush is louder)! The instructions were easy to follow, as was the cleanup of the unit. I also purchased PB2 and PB2 with cocoa when I ordered the Yonanas. I rolled the slightly thawed (five minutes) bananas in the PB2 and the result was a delicious peanut buttery treat! This machine truly delivers everything it promises and more! No, I'm not a paid spokesperson, just a very satisfied customer!" —Y. C. Turner
Get it from Amazon for $32.45.
40. A cathartic and OMG-worthy bubble wrap calendar you'll look forward to popping every day in 2024.
It comes with dot stickers you can use to write little reminders on certain days.
Promising review: "This is the talk of my office. Everyone laughs about me 'getting stabby' with the days as I pop my bubbles. Moreover, I like seeing where I am in the year by using this. It helps me understand a year is shorter than it seems. I use a bright pink thumbtack to mark what day it is. Cute!" —HoundMama
Get it from Amazon for $24.95.
Live footage of you on your way to holiday shop (for yourself).
