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1. Beachy wood-effect peel-and-stick wallpaper you can use to give a vacation house vibe to everything from full walls to previously blah pieces of furniture.
Promising review: "I don’t usually write reviews, but I loved this wallpaper! It was mostly easy to put on and if I had to fix a mistake or line up the paper, it came off the wall easily enough and stuck back on with no problem. After a week it’s still sticking great. My family and neighbors love it. Great price as well." —Christian Ray Roncketti
Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in eight roll sizes).
2. Cute and on-trend flower hair claw clips for a sweet and summery way to finish a casual half-up 'do...or turn your messy humidity hair into something that can actually be called a 'do.
Promising review: "Love these for my second-day dirty hair and I get tons of compliments. The variety of colors is great and, unlike most clips, they actually hold my fine hair up!" —Mikaela West
Get a set of six from Amazon for $14.98+ (available in five color combinations)
3. A ridiculously simple and affordable fabric teaser toy here to upgrade *your cat's* life, because it really is the little things that bring pets the most joy. Just wave this kitty magic wand around, and get ready to have as much fun watching them as they will playing with it.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Chelsea Stuart says, "This is inexplicably my cat Clementine's favorite thing in the whole wide world. Whenever I think of Linus from the Peanuts, I think of his blanket, and whenever I think of Clemmy, I think of her string on a stick."
Promising review: "My husband says, 'It’s just a strip of cloth on a stick!' Yet our two boys know the cloth has just the right pattern, strength, and floatiness to make it fascinating to cat brains! When the strip is shaken rapidly in midair over their heads, the pattern appears to strobe and they go wacky! Good jumping exercise!" —dc99
Get it from Chewy for $4.26+ (available in two colors).
4. Amazing car cleaning wipes that'll help you cut down on trips to the car wash (or trips to your driveway lugging a bucket of suds). These'll take care of stains and you won't even need water!
Promising review: "Easy, convenient, and does a great quick job. I love my car and take pride in it. These are handy when there is a light cleaning needed. No streaks, large size, don't dry out in the package. Water spots, bird poop, bugs on the grill, etc. Perfect. It's all in the details :)" —madaboutmd
Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $16.89.
5. Glossier Wowder, the cruelty-free finishing touch that'll take your everyday face to the next level. It blots and mattifies, sets makeup, and even blurs pores so you can really get *glowing*.
BuzzFeed Shopping writer Jasmin Sandal swears by this stuff! She writes, "I had been meaning to give this a whirl since its release a few years ago, and, boy, I don't know why I waited so long to snag it because this stuff has changed the game. I recently moved from New York to California and, let me tell you, with this change in climate, my skin has gone through every phase imaginable: Painfully flaky with patches of dryness, breakouts beyond belief, and shine, ooh, so much shine you'd think there had been an oil spill. (And I'm telling you all of this because no matter what I put on my face, makeup never sits on it quite like I want it to.)
Enter Wowder — the pillowy-soft powder that has done the unthinkable: blurred my imperfections and sets my concealer without leaving a chalky residue. Now anytime I catch my reflection in the mirror I literally have to double take. My skin appears smoother and any fine lines look so much softer. A little goes a long way — and now I can leave my house with a little more confidence and return with a look that hasn't wavered."
Promising review: "I have pretty oily skin and I always look shiny by the end of the day. This setting powder left me with a matte finish that lasted all day. :)" —Sammy
Get it from Glossier for $22 (available in five shades).
6. Bissell Stomp 'N Go pet stain lifting pads you can, yes, oh-so-satisfyingly stomp on to lift both new *and* old stains out of your carpet. In other words, they'll pick up the remaining stains from the coffee you spilled yesterday *and* the scene of the great puppy potty training failure of 2020.
Promising review: "I never ever write reviews for anything, but I just had to write one for these. I have ordered three boxes already and will continue to order them forever. We have two dogs and one of them will get sick or have an accident in the house a few times a month. I've used all kinds of carpet cleaner as well as the SpotBot, but they never seemed to really get the stains out. I bought these on a whim because I was desperate to find something that might work and guess what? THEY WORKED! No joke, every stain I have put these on has come out of the carpet just by this pad sitting on the stain for around 24 hours. I have told everyone I know about these and have heard great things from them as well. If you are on the fence, just give them a try! I hope they work as well for you as they have for me!" —Angela Mimm
Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $24.99.
7. The absolutely OMGworthy Menstruation Crustacean, aka the most ~claw~some, cramp-busting heating pad you ever did see. Reviewers also love the soothing weight and the fact that he can peek out of your waistband for a truly spe-shell fashion statement.
Promising review: "My cycle can be quite rough as well as the ungodly cramping. I’ve tried heating packs in the past, but I hate the hassle of plugging it in, and it always seems to be too hot for my liking. I came across this cuddly Menstruation Crustacean and I had to have it. Lo and behold, I started my cycle the same day he arrived. I couldn’t wait to bust him out and he did not disappoint. You can heat up the internal bag to your liking and it smells like fresh lavender. He also holds heat for a long while. I’ve named mine Larry the Lobster (SpongeBob fans will get it). My two small sons have tried to steal him multiple times already. I regret nothing and I have already bought one for my daughter and my sister. This would make a fantastic gift and I intend to gift to give it in the future. 10/10 would recommend. If you have a vagina, buy this lobster…buy it even if you don’t. Who doesn’t like a warm cuddly buddy." —Samantha Pierce
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
8. A six-tier wall-mounted towel rack ideal for small bathrooms (even in RVs!), so your favorite fluffy towel stays within arm's reach and curled up into as compact a form as possible. Plus, it'll actually look pretty darn aesthetically pleasing on your wall!
Instructions and hardware are included. It can be used for blankets, too!
Promising review: "I bought this for my tiny 1970s bathroom with no storage. It looks great. Super functional for a small space. It feels flimsy when you take it out of the package but once installed it’s very sturdy. I shoved my thick towels in and it didn’t bend or move." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $23.49 (available in eight colors).
9. E.l.f.'s Cookies 'N Dreams lip exfoliator, a vanilla-cookie-scented, vitamin-E-and-shea-butter-infused formula that you can swipe on like a balm for a transformative, spa-like experience for your pout.
Like all of E.l.f.'s products, it's cruelty-free and vegan. Shop the entire Cookies 'N Dreams line here.
Promising review: "Great lip exfoliator. I bought this because I often have chapped lips. I've used this product a few times now and it helps a majority of my chapped lips. It feels much smoother. I especially like using this before I apply lipstick because it gives it a smoother canvas. It isn't too messy either." —sabs13
Get it from E.l.f. for $5.
10. And for further pout pampering, Laneige Lip Glowy Balm — aka a moisture-locking everyday balm from the makers of the cult-fave lip mask. Sure, it's a bit splurge-y for a lip balm, but your kisser deserves the best.
Promising reviews: "Lip balms never ever work on me. Whenever my lips are dry I have to use alternative things other than lip balms but this, this is AMAZING. I can’t live without this; this literally never leaves my side!" —Luzette
"I love the Laneige Lip Mask but I may love this even more! It's easy to stick in my purse and use on the go. It moisturizes, tints, and makes my lips look and feel amazing." —Elizabeth Kimbrough
Get it in berry from Amazon for $17 (available in more flavors here).
11. Snazzy mini chalk boards/cheese boards so you can 1) make your 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.
12. A nine-piece cake decorating kit that'll step up your baking game 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 $7.79.
13. The Ring Thing, aka a secure, travel-friendly ring box you can clip to your purse, gym bag, backpack, water bottle — wherever. Now you won't have to decide between wearing your rings and risking losing them while on the go. ~Bling~ it on.
It's from a California-based, woman-owned small business that donates a portion of each sale to organizations that fight human trafficking.
Promising review: "I saw this on a listicle somewhere and realized that this was a perfect solution for storing my wedding rings. A few years back, I'd take my rings to the jeweler to be resized. Not having anywhere safe to keep the rings, I put them in my wallet. My jeweler immediately warned me NEVER to do that again as it can damage the ring. This little handy storage solution allows me to safely store and transport my rings when I'm working on something messy or getting my nails done! Such a fun and clever item. It was packaged beautifully with a handwritten note." —Christy Ho
Get it from Ring Thing Designs on Etsy for $19.95 (available in six colors).
14. Awwworthy, slim, and reusable ice packs in whimsical shapes like dinos, planets, mermaids, unicorns, and even French bulldogs in berets!!! They'll keep your kiddo's (or, let's face it, your) lunch box cold for up to four hours — perfect for a school or workday.
They're made from phthalate- and BPA-free plastic.
Promising review: "These packs have a slender profile but they stay cold! And unlike other standard packs, my girls are less likely to lose them because of the cute unicorn design." —Sarah B Hoff
Get a set of four from Amazon for $9.99 (available in 10 shapes).
15. Biodegradable, septic safe, and surprisingly adorable heart-shaped essential oil toilet bombs you just pop in the latrine before ya go, then marvel at how the stink from your visit is masked. Your housemates may wonder if you ever poo at all.
Promising review: "Gave this to my sister for Christmas. She's in college and uses only shared/public bathrooms. These are nice for her to feel more comfortable using the bathroom knowing that others could be using the stall next to hers, or use the same toilet right after. She says they work and they smell great! I feel like they're a good value for what you get." —The Considerate Sister
Get a pack of 60 from Uncommon Goods for $15.
16. A surprisingly roomy yet thin wallet with a RFID-blocking lining that's your heavy, bulky old wallet's worst nightmare — it's finally getting replaced. This'll be so much more convenient to travel with, too!
Promising review: "I ordered this wallet to replace one that I’ve had for close to eight years that just wasn’t able to hold the number of cards that I had anymore. I’m absolutely thrilled with it. It holds every single card that I have (20, some of which are stacked behind one another), my phone, and cash, all without feeling super bulky. It’s probably not large enough to hold something larger than a regular iPhone (I have a 6s), but for me it’s absolutely perfect. I’ll definitely be using this wallet for everything." —Amanda Parmelee
Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in 32 colors).
17. Hero Cosmetics Force Shield Superfuel Serum Stick, aka a roll-on serum that cools, hydrates, and helps keep your skin looking its strong, healthy, and glowing best.
Hero Cosmetics is a cult-fave, Asian-owned skincare brand primarily known for their pimple patches.
Promising reviews: "Since I’ve bought it and started using it my acne has stopped appearing and it helped get rid of it. ITS SOO GOOD AND LIGHTWEIGHT." —Amando
"My new daily face serum. It’s only been a few days since I’ve started using this, but I swear my skin is GLOWING! This doesn’t leave your face feeling tight or tacky, which I love. Moisturizes and feels great putting it on. Love the roll on! I don’t dislike the smell, but it reminds me of Vicks VapoRub." —Riley and Madi
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (or $11.69 with the Subscribe & Save option).
18. Minimalist ear cuffs to add a little edge to your OOTD that you're sure to fall in ~lobe~ with. IDK about you, but I'm definitely ear for a way to upgrade your jewelry game without a new piercing.
They're handmade in Israel, and the two available styles look very cool worn together, like above!
Promising review: "Love these ear cuffs. I am 62 years old and do not want to get another piercing at the top of my ear, so this works out great. I don't even feel the earring there." —Shelly
Get one for $7.57 (available in two styles and two metals) or the set of two for $12.58 (available in two metals), both from Benittamoko on Etsy.
19. A twist-front tube top that's a layering staple for 2022 — just as it was in 2002. If you love a throwback that still feels on-trend as much as you love wardrobe upgrades under 20 bucks, this bb is for you.
Promising review: "True to size; perfect length. I love how it fits. The color is the pure white I wanted and looks great with denim. The knit is soft and comfortable and still thick and stretchy so it’s not see-through. Length works great with my low-rise jeans or can be tucked in for higher rises." —Cina
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in women's sizes XS–L and 22 colors).
20. A whimsical pastry brush sure to be the ~highlight~ of your cooking or baking experience. You may find yourself looking for an excuse to brush a lil' extra oil or sauce onto anything and everything.
Promising review: "Really good product and awesome awesome look! This brand is one of my favorites! Always quality and adorable products." —virginia gontika
Get it from Amazon for $16.
21. Fan-fave, cruelty-free body care line Athena Club's Creamy Body Wash, a luxe and shaving-compatible lather that'll actually make you look forward to showering. And the ingredient list reads like a multivitamin for your skin — I'm talking sunflower seed, coconut, and avocado oils, manuka honey, chamomile extract, and vitamins B, C, and E.
Confession: 95% of the time, I'm a good old-fashioned bar soap person. But it was definitely a treat when I was sent a sample of this body wash in the not-at-all-overpowering rose vanilla scent. I keep it at my family's home in Montana, and it feels extra good on those visits where my skin is really put through hell. By the time I shower, I'm dealing with dry skin from swimming and high-altitude climate, pore-clogging sweat and sunscreen, irritants and allergens like mosquito bites, horse dander, and tall grass, and just plain being dirty — you get it. This stuff feels SO GOOD on those days. The creamy texture feels like a cleanse and a lotion all in one. It's so soothing and I get out of the shower truly feeling refreshed.
Promising review: "So thick and creamy. I’m loving how soft and silky it makes my skin. It really aids in a close shave." —Toni M.
Get it from Athena Club for $16 (or $15 with a subscription; available in four scents).
22. A satin scrunchie made by a brand that specializes in products for 3a–4c hair, so you can really trust it'll work on your gorgeous strands. No more basic bands that just leave you with creases and breakage.
It's from a Black–woman owned business!
Promising review: "I absolutely did not expect this scrunchie to come through like it has. It's gentle enough to wear it when I pineapple my hair at night but stays secure. I also wear it around my wrist almost every day as an accessory! Also, I accidentally ran it through the washer and dryer and the quality held up." —amelia a.
Get it from Bread Beauty Supply for $16.
23. An adjustable butterfly ring that metamorphoses into — er, doubles as — a fidget spinner for your nervous hands. An accessory that'll also keep you focused during a lecture and help calm your anxiety while watching another one of *those* breakups on The Bachelorette? Win win win.
This LA-based small biz stocks lots of fun throwback-ish finds.
Promising review: "Literally love the spinning ring and it’s helped so much as a fidget! My first one broke, but the customer service was amazing and she reached out to me immediately and replaced the ring in a timely fashion." —Alecia
Get it from INDV Apparel on Etsy for $15+ (available in 23 colors).
24. Orly's "Dancing Queen" confetti nail polish to dress up plain polish and turn your tips into a full-on party. I dare you not to smile when you look at 'em.
I have sung the praises of Orly — a cruelty-free, vegan, holy grail nail brand — many times on this website. Their polishes have an awesome grippy, rubberized top that makes it easy to apply and doesn't get crusted shut after one use, and are long-lasting (especially when combined with their epic top and base coats). I have and really like this polish myself! I've only rocked it once so far, but I have plenty more ideas for manis to do with it. Purple and teal are two of my favorite colors, so trying this out was a no-brainer, and I already own several shades in this color palette to layer under it as an accent nail or full mani. It looked stellar over my favorite Orly purple, and unlike so many glitter polishes, it doesn't get all globby — it just gives you a cool confetti finish, that you can make as light or as bold as you want with multiple coats.
Promising review: "For a fun accent nail, I added Dancing Queen to Breathable Surfs You Right on my ring finger. I love the way these colors look together and I can't wait to try this fun confetti topper with other polish colors, or even by itself. This is a beautiful color combination, especially for summer, and am I just imagining that looking at it actually helps me feel a little cooler in this excessive heat?! This polish just lasts and lasts — I took a photo exactly ONE WEEK after treating my nails to a manicure! I've never been able to keep any polish from chipping this long, and I've tried many different brands! Love it!" —Jane Gersten Y.
25. A LOLworthy squishy toy your current work station is, I'm sorry, incomplete without. Because sometimes a basic stress ball is not enough, and we need to take our frustrations out on an...um, eggplant, you know?? An eggplant that symbolizes absolutely nothing, no siree.
Always Fits is a wonderfully quirky small biz based in Massachusetts with a huge selection of cheeky and pop-culture-inspired gifts.
Get it from Always Fits for $14.95.
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