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1. A wireless, Bluetooth-enabled karaoke mic that's basically a portable party — it's compatible with any smartphone or tablet and can jam for five to 10 hours on a single charge. You already sing and dance around your apartment late at night, so why not take it to the next level?
Promising review: "You don't understand, TikTok made me obsess over this microphone. As a 30+ year old woman, I resisted purchasing it. I finally broke down and bought it because it was haunting me in my sleep. I'm so glad I did. When I am in a bad mood I start karaoke in my house and am instantly better. It has 'ruined' my teenage son's life because my performances can be heard through his Xbox microphone. This is a must have product." —Zane A. Undercoffer
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 15 colors).
2. A Stealth core trainer, aka an epic piece of workout equipment that turns doing planks and similar moves into a game!!! With a 360-degree flexible board and four compatible mobile games you control with your body, you can give your full bod a workout with just a few minutes of play a day.
Stealth Fitness is a small business that specializes in unique at-home fitness equipment.
Here's what BuzzFeed shopping writer Mallory Mower says about it: "Getting a Stealth board was the very best thing that has happened to me during quarantine. Mixing the fun of games on your phone with the natural endorphins you get from exercising is, to put it lightly, genius. I have two in my home, and my husband and I compete daily to see who can last the longest. My favorite game is the paragliding challenge; he's into the planet-blasting space adventure. Nerd."
Promising review: "Fantastic purchase to solve the boring plank exercises after a year of doing them. This has a quick, easy, simple hit-it-and-forget-it daily with a game, three minute max, and great results. Much improved core strength, reduce lower back pain, and a high five from my doctor. Highly recommend this for those in need of core build up and help managing the time to fit this into a daily schedule." —James Corey
Get it from Amazon for $149.
3. An unofficial Disney Parks cookbook so you can make Dole Whip, blue milk, and Mickey beignets right at home and not have to splurge on park and plane tickets to taste 'em. If there's one thing that can get you to try anything, including cooking, it's Disney.
There's a version dedicated entirely to drinks, too!
Promising review: "Beautiful hardcover cookbook with so many yummy Disney recipes from the parks! There is lots of Disney foodie history in it, plus recipes that look easy to follow with high quality ingredients. There are fun maps of each of the parks inside where the food is located from, which makes it fun. As an avid Disney fan I have never seen a cookbook like this." —Nicole
Get it from Amazon for $13.22+ (available in two styles).
4. Silly Poopy's Hide & Seek game, aka a bestselling toy you and your kids will have a blast (fart pun sort of intended?) playing hide and seek with. You just hide the rainbow poop emoji pal, then search for him with your kiddos, meaning no one actually has to try to hide in uncomfy spots around the house to play.
Check out a TikTok of the Silly Poopy in action.
Promising review: "Let me tell you that if you want hours of endless fun of hide and go seek without having to hide yourself, this is a must get! When it's hidden it makes various toot noises and says stuff so the kids know if they are close. And when they find it and press the button to do and sing the silly poopy dance...even you will dance and sing along!!! Doesn't need batteries and come on, it's poop? Who doesn't think poop and toot noises are funny? If they don't they are lying to themselves. A must-have for fun with your kids without barely doing any work!!" —andrea kelli gorman
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
5. A beginner's guide to calligraphy written by a professional graphic designer and calligrapher that gives you tips for and space to practice several different styles. Before you know it, you'll be blowing people away with cards they'd think came from a print shop.
Promising review: "I’ve tried several instructional books on hand lettering. This book is the best by far. I won’t say the names of the other books but suffice it to say they are all at the top of the list when you search for hand lettering. It is the only book that gives practice for the base strokes and also discusses posture and how to hold the pen and at what angle to the paper. It is also a lovely book to work with; nice art work/illustrations. I recommend this book to other beginners out there!" —Karen Rorick
Get it from Amazon for $23.61.
6. A tiny dinosaur beginner crochet kit that's so cute I'm not sure it's even allowed. You need a new hobby (and that FACE) in your life ASAP, and this is totally doable even for people who don't consider themselves crafty — trust me. Get ready to become obsessed with making these and start giving them as gifts for every occasion.
This Asian-owned small business specializes in squee-worthy amigurumi (the Japanese art of making small stuffed animals from yarn) kits and provides tutorials for every step of the process on their site, so even total novices won't feel lost. The kit comes with yarn, stuffing, plastic eyes, an already-started piece of crochet material, a stitch marker, a needle, a PDF pattern download, a carrying bag, and an optional crochet hook if you don't already have one. You can even access extra support over email any time!
After writing about this awesome biz many times, I was finally influenced to try them for myself — which is a huge vote of confidence for anyone who knows me, considering I am very lazy, not particularly artistically inclined, and my "hobbies" primarily rhyme with Schmetflix. However, I have now made four Woobles and purchased several more! The videos are suuuuper detailed so like they promise, anyone can learn to crochet with them. Once you get the hang of it, it's so soothing and hard to stop, and it becomes — get this — a great thing to do with your hands while watching said Schmetflix! And of course, the finished products are so, so cute and great to keep for yourself or give as gifts. I made the rainbow version of this dino for my boyfriend and it honestly might be the cutest one I've ever made. The spikes and arms were really fun to do, too!
Promising review: "Fred was the first thing I ever crocheted. I decided to give Woobles a try after my daughter made several Woobles animals. It was very easy to get started and the videos were very easy to follow. I’m so happy with Fred and plan on making him a tiny birthday hat and gifting him to my 3-year-old for his birthday." —Tiffany Z.
Get it from The Woobles for $25+ (available with or without a crochet hook) or Amazon for $34.99 (available in eight animals). Find more animals here.
7. A simple but surprisingly challenging ring toss game perfect for setting up on your porch and that the whole family may get very intense about very quickly.
My parents played this on vacation and immediately bought one for their back porch when they got home. The goal is simply to swing the ring on a string around so it lands on the hook, but it's wayyyy harder than you think. I have cursed and cheered over this thing many a time — it is so satisfying once you finally get it and really brings out competitive spirits!
Promising review: "We all love this game. Everyone who comes over cannot stop playing. So simple and so fun. Quality and design of product is fantastic. Also makes a great gift." —jzek
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three sizes).
8. A beginner's embroidery kit for adults so you can learn to create super cute decor for your home and gifts for friends *and* have something to do with your hands while you re-binge New Girl for the third time.
The kit comes with a pattern, a cotton cloth, an embroidery hoop, scissors, thread, embroidery needles, and instructions!
Promising review: "I’ve never done anything like this before...but I like to try new things, and I’ve just recently moved and wanted to decorate my house with some handmade decor. This kit is a great value for the price! It came with the hoop, more than enough thread, and two needles! The printed pattern is very clear and easy to follow, and the little sheet of instructions on what stitch to use and how to do it is clear enough (and anything I don’t understand I just watch a tutorial on YouTube). I’m about three hours into the project already and I didn’t want to put it down last night. I was up until 2 a.m. stitching away! It’s fun, simple and it’s going to look very cute next to my collection of cacti!! Thank you for a great quality product, and for allowing me to add another hobby to my ever growing stack!" —Abby
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in four different patterns).
9. A DIY cheesemaking kit that includes everything you need to make your own ricotta in about 30 minutes — just add milk! Then, prepare to be crowned the master host when you serve up your creation.
It's from an Oregon-based Etsy shop that stocks DIY kits for a variety of cheeses, including vegan options! This kit comes with a cheesecloth, citric acid, cheese salt, instructions, and email support from the shop owner, a pro cheesemaker and cookbook author!
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 $12.
10. Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, aka a super popular and chaotically fun family card game, in case you're tired of the same rummy game the crew has had going since 2020.
Dolphin Hat Games is a small business that specializes in family-friendly card games.
To play, the cards are divided equally between all players. Then, you all take turns putting down the illustrated cards while saying "taco," "cat," "goat," "cheese," and "pizza" in order. If the word being said matches the card that was just put down, it's a race to slap your hand onto the card — winner gets all the cards in the pile underneath. To win the game, a player needs to collect all the cards!
Promising review: "This game is hysterical! I played with my 7-year-old daughter and my 70-year-old father and we all enjoyed it. I haven't laughed that hard in a long time!" —bobkopolow
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
11. A basic set of Crayola washable paints perfect for getting creative with kiddos without worrying about stains on their skin or clothes. Finger paint, use brushes, or even create a keepsake with family handprints or baby footprints!
Promising review: "This paint is great because I can let my kids really express themselves artistically because I know it will all wash off clothes and surfaces. I highly recommend for parents, teachers, babysitters, or anyone else looking for a good, but washable paint." —Brittany
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $8.99.
12. A Click & Grow Indoor Herb Garden Kit that allows you to pop in the herb or veggie seed pods of your choice (it comes with the basil pods to start) and easily grow 'em at home. Plug in the unit, add the seeds and water, and let the LED grow light and self-watering tank do their thing! And here you thought you couldn't grow a garden to save your life.
There's a water level indicator so you can easily know when it's time to refill the tank, and the Smart Soil that comes in the plant pods helps maintain ideal conditions for growth without you having to worry about it. Most plants sprout in 1–2 weeks.
Promising review: "The Click & Grow Smart Garden is very easy to setup and has fairly minimal upkeep. Place pods in, fill up with water and turn on light. The lettuce has grown exceptionally well. My grandkids love to check it out when they come to visit. I am considering gifting Click & Grow Smart Gardens to them. It is straightforward and sets you up to be a successful gardener no matter your experience level. I wanted to grow some herbs and vegetables in the winter. I love the Click & Grow!" —Kbaumg
Get it from Amazon for $80.55+ (available in three colors).
13. A beginner's sushi-making kit because DIYing your fave meal could be a lot easier than you think. Maybe not as easy as placing a Grubhub order, but def more fun. It's a super cute date night activity, too!
It includes two sushi rolling mats, five pairs of chopsticks, a paddle, a spreader, and a downloadable e-book of instructions.
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! Finally, I highly recommend this set. It comes at a small cost but don't let that deter you — the quality and overall aforementioned features is undoubtedly above and beyond excellent, thus (IMO), it is the perfect product! Loooooove it!" —Liza
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
14. A 5-pound bucket of Crayola Air Dry Clay so you can create masterpieces without a kiln. Reviewers are creating surprisingly profesh-looking works of art with this stuff, and it can easily be painted once dry 😍.
If you do want to get fancy with it, it can be used on a pottery wheel!
Promising review: "It’s honestly just a really nice material to work with! If you want to create things with clay, this is definitely a good choice! It’s definitely not for professional use, but I feel like that’s a given? I mean, it is Crayola. But all in all, great for those who want to use it for fun!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $11.93.
15. A paint-by-sticker book for the relaxing vibes of paint-by-number with way less mess. This travel-inspired one features 12 posters of places like Japan and Monaco for you to fill out and then display proudly as decor!
16. A Winning Fingers flashing cube game you'll probably become obsessed with. It has four built-in games (two memory games and two-speed games that have you racing to press the buttons). There's even a light show mode so you can give your fingers a rest and just enjoy the vibes.
Get some AAA batteries for it here.
Promising review: "Great game. It takes the best of Simon, the Rubik's Cube, Bop It, and anything else and throws it into one beautiful little brick. My girls fight over it, and that's only after I'm done using it. Great great game, might as well get one for each kid. This is the kind of stuff that kids should be tinkering with over screen time. Nice job on this product." —CharlesF11
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
17. An old-school friendship bracelet making kit, because before the beaded Eras tour bracelet trend, there were these good old fashioned woven babies. This easy kit provides 20 pre-cut threads in 10 colors, instructions, and a mount so you can make 'em anywhere without having to clumsily tape one end to a table — so smart.
Plus the brand has more design ideas on their website!
Promising review: "I bought this for my daughter for a craft night. I made friendship bracelets when I was a kid but could not remember how to make them. This helped so much! I had to buy another one for me so we can work on them at the same time. Love this product!" —hollyhock
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in six colors).
18. Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking, a gorgeous cookbook for anyone who agrees that there are few things in this word that can top pasta, risotto, and fried zucchini blossoms (these are the things I dream about and drool). If you'd like to learn how to make everything from the classics to the fancier stuff at home without having to splurge at a restaurant, this is the tome to invest in.
Promising review: "Twenty-six years ago I bought a tiny paperback for my mother called Classic Italian Cooking. I recently retrieved the book from her things hoping to use it, but alas, the spine was broken and pages were missing. Obviously the book has seen good use. So I thought to replace it with a new copy, only to learn it is out of print. So I looked a little further and discovered Essentials Of Classic Italian Cooking. I fear it will, in time, suffer the same fate the original did. This book has only been with me a couple of weeks, but already I have made six of the recipes and have dozens of others I want to try. I own a copy of The Silver Spoon, but this book surpasses it in every way. Hazan doesn't just give you recipes — she gives us the spirit of Italian cooking. She shows us how to love the ingredients we are using and teaches us how to understand that putting them together as she does, we don't create a 'dish,' but rather, something we have put a bit of ourselves into, to share with those we care about. This is probably the best book we will ever have on Italian cooking. It sits on my shelf right next to The Joy Of Cooking. Don't buy this book, treasure it. It's that good." —Laura Anne Scaife
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
19. A bottle of pet-friendly flavored bubbles because the only thing more fun and whimsical than blowing bubbles is watching your fuzzy friend chase them. This way, they won't get a mouthful of a soapy taste if they actually manage to catch one!
This South Carolina-based Etsy shop specializes in adorable pet goodies.
Promising review: "My pup, Toby, is a 2 1/2-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 10 scents).
20. 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, peopled are *wowed.* It comes with 36 recipe ideas, but there's so much room to get creative turning all your favorite fruits into creamy deliciousness!
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 $39.53.
21. A bonsai starter kit you should definitely tree-t yourself to if you adore being a plant parent. This comes with everything you need to plant four foliage bbs that can live inside or out 💚.
The kit comes with four types of seeds (Norway Spruce, Royal Poinciana, Blue Jacaranda, and Rocky Mountain Pine), four biodegradable growing pots, four expanding soil discs, four plant markers, one clipper, and instructions.
Promising review: "I love this. My bonsai has already sprouted and it's coming along nicely. The best thing about this product is the customer service. They actually take an interest in how things are going and are willing to help you through anything. They respond personally, no form letters, and they give heartfelt responses to your questions and comments. This is definitely one of my best purchases." —G Eckberg
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
22. A mini arcade game machine loaded with 200 (!!!) retro-style games for you to play. Big fun comes in a small package, and the best part, IMHO, is that you won't constantly be worrying about disinfecting your hands immediately afterward like you would at a real arcade.
Get some AA batteries for it here.
Promising review: "This is a GREAT toy. I am 61 years old and played some of these games in the arcade when I was growing up. So far the toy has worked flawlessly and is holding up well. There are A LOT of games, some of which I would not play, but there are many that make this toy too fun to put down. Well worth the money. I had purchased one for my nephews for Christmas, but decided it looked like so much fun that I bought one for myself. The best thing is you do not have to put in quarters, like I had to do at the arcades!" —inSC
Get it from Amazon for $30.99.
23. Throw Throw Burrito, an amazing card game you and your friends and fam can play indoors or out that, yes, involves throwing squishy burritos at each other.
It works for two to six players seven and older!
Promising review: "We've had this game for roughly three days now and have played every night since receiving it in the mail. My family has multiple closets full of games and this is our favorite, hands down, better than Pictionary, Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit, Operation, Jenga, Boggle, Scrabble, ConnectFour, Checkers, Chinese Checkers, and Othello combined. Let me be clear: This...game...kicks...BURRITO. First of all, it's simple. You keep five cards in hand at all times and draw from a pile and discard into another as fast as you can, in order to make matching sets. Everyone draws and discards at the same time and usually the game is a giant mess. Second, you throw burritos at each other. You heard me. Occasionally someone draws a set of burrito cards, and then you have to throw burritos at your family members. Sometimes there are tears. Sometimes your daughter gets so angry that she pummels you repeatedly with one of the burritos until her father tells her to stop beating up her mother. Sometimes the dog jumps up and down thinking you are screaming in pain when your are only laughing hysterically as your husband bashes you with a foam burrito. Let me be clear. This is a card game. This is dodge ball. It is the best thing that has happened to our family since the birth of our child." —Amazon customer
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (also available in three other versions/expansion packs).
24. A Gaiam starter set for yoga complete with a pretty mat, a block, and a 6-foot strap so you'll have everything you need for those instructional videos you've been wanting to try. Yoga it all (sorry, that pun was bad even for me).
Promising review: "I had seen this kit in stores, but always priced at about $40. So I jumped on the deal when I found it here for such a low price. All the items are great. They did not skimp and make the yoga mat thin, it is actually a standard mat. The strap and brick are also the standard, not a cheaper version. So you really are getting a great basic kit for almost half the price you pay in stores. I have been using my yoga items for class and home and they are holding up great." —j_boo913
Get it from Amazon for $28.97+ (available in two styles, with one or two blocks).
25. A color version of the fan-fave Wreck This Journal, aka a super creative book that allows you to do just that. Each page has instructions and space to do a different delightfully destructive thing — from spill your coffee on it to throw the journal in the air.
26. A super cool pair of 4K night vision binoculars so you can live your best wilderness explorer life, even right in your backyard. Not only do these help you see cool stuff, but you can also take photos and record and play back video with them! So if at 1 a.m. you're sure you see Bigfoot, these bbs will help your friends and family fact-check that.
You can also use these to take pics and video during the day!
Promising review: "My husband and I are just getting into camping for retirement. These are great to take along on e-bikes, walks, kayaks, seeing the sites, etc. Love the night vision. And I wear glasses and have no problem viewing through them. I love the fact you can capture a shot of your view. I print them out later and we clip them up to lights on camper wall so we have a timeline of our trip. Definitely recommend for many applications." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $105.98 (available in two colors).
27. A clear acrylic jigsaw puzzle for anyone who never backs down from a challenge — especially when said challenge will look oh-so-cool on their 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 Adeptus Designs on Etsy for $12.99+ (available in 9-, 49-, 100-, and 144-piece options).
28. A unicorn slime-making kit you will have so much fun doing with your kiddos, nieces, nephews, little cousins...or by yourself because, dang it, this should have existed when you were a kid. There's so much room to get ~fantastically~ creative with this — I'm talking over 100 possible combinations, each one as special as a unicorn 🦄.
It comes with instructions, glue and activator, foam beads, ink coloring, clay for butter slime, ink coloring, scents, snow powder, glitter, storage containers, and cutting and mixing tools.
Promising review: "Purchased for daughter's birthday. She loves it. I was very apprehensive about letting her use slime but it has everything a parent could dream of to keep it all in one place and organized without the mess!" —Jay
Get it from Amazon for $26.99 (available in two versions)
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